June Newsletter

Quarterhouse: music / theatre / dance / comedy / family events / film
Creative Quarter: events / shopping / dining / art / craft

The new summer programme is available to view online. Higlights include rare stand up from Phil Jupitus (20th July) plus 3 nights of Edinburgh Previews from Dave Gorman (4th - 6th July). We are continuing to grow our theatre offering with the fabulous Bear Trap Theatre production of Bound (11th July) and another exclusive Edinburgh preview in the form of Transport Theatre’s Elegy (30th July). Bluesky Pie brings us the final of the eagerly anticipated Battle of The Bands (2nd July) and the fantastic Gallows (7th July) are treating us to a pre Sonisphere Festival warm-up gig.

We have opened our film programme out to vote this august, more details can be found below. Also along the film theme is a special event organised by A Town Unearthed and Canterbury Christchurch University. Swords and Sandals: A Roman Film Night (31st July) will feature a fascinating talk from historian and archaeologist Andy Brockman on our continuing fascination with Ancient Rome and will be followed by a screening of the new Roman epic, The Eagle.

Join us on Saturday 25th June for the official opening of the Folkestone Triennial 2011. From 11am the Harbour area of Folkestone will be full of street theatre, music, workshops and more including the amazing Balkan-Gypsy band Aistaguca and Kent based samba band Samba Pelo Mar.

There will also be family tours from Scandalmongers plus an introduction to the many Triennial Fringe projects at The Cube (Adult Education Centre) Fringe Fair.

The Folkestone Triennial runs from the 25th June to 25th September and sees 19 specially comissioned artworks in public places around Folkestone. For more information visit www.folkestonetriennial.org.uk

We are delighted to announce Ross Noble and Friends will be here on Tuesday 12th July!

Don’t miss your chance to see the fantastic Ross Noble compere with some of the best new comic talents on the UK scene. This show is a warm up to Laughs in the Park - three large outdoor shows he will host in St Albans this summer. Don’t miss out, tickets are selling fast!

Visit www.quarterhouse.co.uk/whatson/comedy to view all our upcoming comedy events and book tickets, or call the box office on 01303 858 500.

There are a whole host of great family activities taking place throughout the summer. Fizz Family Sundays continue at Quarterhouse with the welcome return of Theatre of Widdershins with the fantastical Three Billy Goats Gruff & Other Furry Tales on Sunday 26th June. The show is preceeded by a special Triennial themed FREE workshop for ticket holders - Origami Boats. The workshops take place at 11.00am and 12.15pm in the Quarterhouse Foyer and must be booked in advance.

Following the huge success of their popular BBC TV show (Little Howard’s Big Question) Big Howard and the animated six year old Little Howard will be at here on Sunday 17th July with Little Howard & The Magic Pencil of Life & Death. Accompanying this show will be another FREE Triennial themed workshop Mermaids & Sea Monsters. The workshops take place at 11.00am and 12.15pm in the Quarterhouse Foyer and must be booked in advance.

The Folkestone Triennial will host a number of family tours, workshops and other events at the Making Space Education Centre in The Old Post Office on Tontine Street. Visit the website to keep up to date with events as they are announced by clicking here.

To book your tickets for Fizz Family Sunday shows and workshops visit the website or call 01303 858 500.

Rounding off our Oscar season for June we have on the 21st June - The Fighter, an inspirational drama that explores the remarkable rise of Massachusetts-born, junior welterweight title winner ‘Irish’ Micky Ward. On the 30th June - True Grit, the powerful story of vengeance and valour set in an unforgiving and unpredictable frontier where justice is simple and mercy is rare.

Following our recent poll the July films are as follows:
14th July - The Lincoln Lawyer
21st July - Animal Kingdom
28th July - Oranges & Sunshine

For more information on these films visit the website by clicking here.

We are still polling for films for august and the shortlist includes Submarine, Killing Bono, Neds, Essential Killing, Route Irish, Rabbit Hole and Waste Land. To place your vote join the discussion on our Facebook page or email your choice to info@quarterhouse.co.uk. Trailers for all the films in the poll can be viewed on our Facebook summer films page.

Don’t forget our Quarterhouse Bar & Restaurant Film Offer! Book a two course meal on a Thursday night and get a FREE ticket to the film that night. To book your table now call the Bar & Restaurant on 01303 858 540.

Summer Arts, Crafts & Food Fair
Stallholders will showcase their wares along the Stade, providing an eclectic mix of artistic and culinary delights in a beautiful harbour side setting. Taking place on the last sunday of every month (weather dependent) from 10am to 4pm.

New Additions
We would like to extend a warm welcome to new retail tenants that have joined the Creative Quarter recently. At the top of the Old High Street you will now find the fantastic cafe patisserie Fresh & Easy and delicious tapas restaurant Toro Tinto. They are both well worth a visit! We are also looking forward to the imminent arrival of two more ventures in the form of Beano’s vegetarian cafe/bar on Tontine Street and Hallets cafe bar lounge restaurant opening in the newly refurbished number 35 Old High Street.

If you are interested in available Creative Foundation properties please contact us on 01303 245 799 or visit the website by clicking here.

Look Out!
Keep an eye out for a brand new mural! An eye catching schematic Underground-style map of past and future Triennial artworks will soon be appearing on Tontine Street. The artists involved are UCF Visual Arts students Joe Grey, Annmarie Chapman, Beth James and Lola Godoy, plus a team of willing helpers! Go and take a look if you’re in the area.

A new range of acoustic nights are coming soon to the Quarterhouse Bar & Restaurant. Stay tuned on our website at www.quarterhouse.co.uk or visit our Facebook page for details.

Quarterhouse Bar & Restaurant is also available to hire for parties and celebrations. To discuss the options available please call us on 01303 858 500.

Book a table in the restaurant now by calling 01303 858 540 or email restaurant@quarterhouse.co.uk.

Skabour Festival is back this summer on the 2nd - 4th September and Quarterhouse is delighted to be hosting one of their events again this year.

Saturday 3rd September - Skabour Festival Presents… The Dualers. 7pm, £16
Join popular south London group The Dualers, who headlined the Indig02 last year. They will be supported by The Skanx. To book tickets call us on 01303 858 500 or visit the Quarterhouse website.

For more information on the range of free and ticketed events and activites at this year’s Skabour Festival please visit their website at www.skabourfestival.co.uk/2011

Shepway District Council and the Folkestone Triennial have actively encouraged artists, musicians, writers and arts groups from Folkestone and the surrounding areas to take part in fringe projects around the town during the period of the 2011 Triennial.

There has been a huge amount of interest from the huge creative community present in Shepway. There will be a full programme of events taking place over the summer across Folkestone and beyond.

Click here for more information.