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www.clithero0adv0rtiser.co.uk,Thursday,Septomb0r25,ZO14 Thursday,Sopt0mb0r25,2014 www.clith0ro0adv0rtisor.co.uk CLITHER0EADVER71SER&T7MES I Property: Homes of Distinction VALLEY ENTERTAINMENT


Taking a sneak Peake at Exchanged Hamlet


Review: “Hamlet", atthe Royal Exchange, Manchester, until October 25th. Box office: 01618339833. Website: www.royal exchange.co.uk -


“The play’s the thing...” Ham­ let is probably the best known play in Western theatre. It is the iconic drama which


forces us to consider the very nature of human conscious­ ness, about why we live and what we feel. Sarah Frankcom’s produc­


tion starring Maxine Peake, once a member of the Roy­ al Exchange’s Youth Group, gives us a modern interpreta­ tion and extends our under­ standing by its contemporary relevance. I wondered how I was going


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tiled recess. The wall mount- road parking leads to an in- ed original servants call sys- tegral garage with electric : tern remains along with the door. There are substantial


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to feel about a female Hamlet, but was surprised to discover in the programme notes that there has been ai great many actresses who have played the part. Ms Peake is captivating,


boyish, passionate, agile, com­ ic in parts and thoughtful. She is well supported by an


excellent cast. John Shrapnel is a powerful Claudius and a moving Ghost. Barbara Mar­ ten is an anguished Gertrude and Gillian Bevan a clever “Po- lonia", politician and parent. I liked Laertes’ (Ashley


Zhangazha) humorous rep­ etition of his “mother’s” oft- repeated platitudes. 1 liked the Goth Rosencrantz (Jodie Mc- Nee) and Guildenstern (Peter Singh) and their proffering of drugs gives, perhaps, a double meaning to “ecstasy”.


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The third annual open ex­ hibition at Ribble Valley Art Studios saw Blackburn student Holly Knowles walk away with the £150 prize for her stunning painting of Cape Town at night. The event was another


success for the increasing­ ly popular studios, tucked away in Harris Court, just off Wellgate in the middle of Clitheroe. The RVAS Open is an


'Katie Westas Ophelia (left)and Maxine Peakeas Hamlet Michelle Butterly’s Scouse effective. The play within a


gravedigger is amusing, playisinterestinglydone.with Thomas Arnold is excellent further gender role reversal as Horatio and I could feel the depth of his affection for Hamlet and his despair at the end. Amanda Stoodley’s de­


sign has a few surprises and the use of lighting is cleverly


omission of the Fortinbras element, which sets the revenge drama in a bigger world, outside Elsinore’s nar­


and the mime performed by children. My only quibble is the


exhibition of work by art­ ists from the Ribble Valley and further afield, with en­ tries coming from artists in Rossendale, Southport, West Lancashire, Blackpool


row confines, because today we all live in a global commu­ nity where our actions have consequences, and because the solemn final lines are omitted. Nevertheless, this is a pro­


duction to see... i f you are lucky enough to get tickets. P1PPA MUNRO HEBDEN


Artists’ ‘fascinating’ exhibition


Two Ribble Valley artists are in the frame at the ACE Cen­ tre, Nelson. Work by Jill Wright and


Rob Parkinson is combined in an exhibition at the arts centre until a week on Friday, Octo- ber


3rd.


Their work is totally differ­ ent so makes for a fascinating


exhibition which is open every day. Jill (36), of Sabden, has


been interested in art and design from an early age, and after attending Ribblesdale High School gained a degree m interior design and studied art to masters level. Her mixed media works


E E Jill Wright


feature vibrant colours, tex­ tures and materials, many with a super high gloss finish tomakethecoloursevenmore


intense. Over the years her work has evolved from sim­ ple watercolour landscapes


Rob Park


to textured natural botanical matter, but she still has nu­ merous commissions for her stunning depictions of Pendle Hill in its most natural form. She works from a studio in Clitheroe and regularly exhib­


its at galleries across the UK. Rob (43), from Longridge,


sees the funny side of life in his artwork and says he draws his inspiration from his childhood favourite films, comedians, musicians and TV programme. Hence some of his unusual wax mosaic creations feature the likes of David Bowie, Eric Morecambe, Les Dawson, Ken Dodd, Kenny Dalglish, scenes from spaghet­ ti westerns, and he even has a portrait ofthe Mona Lisa in wax. ■ He also uses resin, acrylics,


spray paint and stencils in his creations, along with street art which are all on display. *


and even one from New Zea­ land. Anyone can enter, but there is a selection process


Holly’s picture is a hit with judges


Holly Knowles (centre) receives heraward from Beverley Chapelhow and Keith Parkinson, foundersof Ribble Valley ArtStudios.


for the final exhibition and


arangeofprizesandawards ^ up for grabs. The first place prize o f


£150, plus a solo exhibi­ tion and a membership of the studios, was awarded to Holly, an art student at the University Centre at Black- . burn College. Her painting was inspired by a field trip to Cape Town, in particular an evening overlooking the city.


On receiving her award


she said: “When I got the email I was with my friend and she noticed that I kept, smiling to myself. I am so pleased.” The studios are open to


the public on Wednesdays _ and Saturdays between 11 ® am and 2 pm.


The Pendle Hippodrome Theatre in New Market Street, Colne, fully restored to its Edwardian glory more than 25 years ago, is cel­ ebrating its centenary this year. This Sunday, September


28th, the Hippodrome is holding a special Centenary Open Day at which anyone can go along and visit this splendid building. The doors will be open


from 11 am to 4 pm. Visitors can browse at


their leisure using one of the self-guide sheets or a member of the volunteer staff will point you in all the right directions. . There will be displays and


demonstrations throughout the theatre and people on hand to answer any ques­


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tions. The event is entirely free and a very friendly wel- q


comeisguaranteed.Refresh- * ments will be available at a small charge andthebar will be open.


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power and the glory of An- n drew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’ssensationalrockopera * “Jesus Christ Superstar” will be staged at the Pendle Hip- * podrome.withperformanc- es at 7-30 pm nightly. Tickets are priced at £12 ©


adults, £10 concessions and £8 under 19s.


They can be booked at -


Discover Pendle, Bounda- » ry Mill Stores, Colne, from 10am to 8 pm Monday to Saturday and 11 am to 5 pm Sundays, by phoning 01282 856186; or online at www. phtheatre.co.uk


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