Fairground Reminiscence is an interactive exhibition for all the family, celebrating fairground legacy.
Fairground Reminiscence, Photo taken by Luke Waddington at The Hopping's 2019
"Amazing – An experience of all the senses. Performers bring the fairground to life. Set is creative, capturing the essence of the fairground, building on the culture of a family fairground. Well Done!’ Audience Member Late Shows May 2018
The Exhibition is created through artist Adam Russell’s own unique perspective and his relationship to a number of showman families. Adam’s dad, Keith Russell grew up travelling and working on fairs. The work celebrates the extraordinary lives of showmen, fairground heritage and the communities they visit.
The exhibition features a collection of oral histories from showmen; these original accounts are beautifully woven into a bespoke sound score, which is experienced through personal headset guides.
The carefully curated collection includes; original fairground objects, posters, photographs, and video footage presented within a fairground set design alongside contemporary installations and interactive games.
The Exhibition is created through artist Adam Russell’s own unique perspective and his relationship to a number of showman families. Adam’s dad, Keith Russell grew up travelling and working on fairs. The work celebrates the extraordinary lives of showmen, fairground heritage and the communities they visit.
The exhibition features a collection of oral histories from showmen; these original accounts are beautifully woven into a bespoke sound score, which is experienced through personal headset guides.
The carefully curated collection includes; original fairground objects, posters, photographs, and video footage presented within a fairground set design alongside contemporary installations and interactive games.
Russell's King Kong Coconut Shy
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Keith Russell, Henry Russell, George Russell
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Russell Side Stall
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Fairground Reminiscence Live is an expanded experience taking place within the installation, which includes a 30-minute live dance-theatre performance with 2 professional dancers and a community cast.
Supported by Arts Council England, The Heritage Fund, The Fenton Arts Trust, The Community Foundation and all the brilliant people who supported the successful Crowdfunder UK campaign.
Supported by Arts Council England, The Heritage Fund, The Fenton Arts Trust, The Community Foundation and all the brilliant people who supported the successful Crowdfunder UK campaign.
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Tour Dates 2019/20
Gala Gallery, Durham 29th November Preview Evening 5pm - 9pm 30th November 2019 – 25th January 2020 Byker Community Centre 1st February 2020 – 21st February 2020 Vane Contemporary Art Gallery, Newcastle 16th May 2020 – 28th June 2020 Thought Foundation, Birtley 18th July 2020 – 31st August 2020 |
Creative Team
Artistic Director & Choreographer Adam Russell Dance Artist & Performer Alys North Visual Artist & Set Design Amy Lord Composer Madelaine Jones Costume Design Casey Dixon |
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Fairground Reminiscence Live @ Gala Gallery
Experience the installation through enchanting performances from an eclectic mix of performers. Inspired by Artistic Director’s Adam Russell’s Dad, and his experience growing up in a showman’s family. Free to attend, very limited capacity early booking recommended. - 29th November 2019, 5.30pm, 6.30pm, 7.30pm (preview Performances) - 30th November 2019, 2.30pm, 4.30pm, 6.30pm - 14th December 2019, 12pm, 2.30pm, 4.30pm - 28th December 2019, 12pm, 2.30pm, 4.30pm Tickets are free, reserve your tickets through calling Gala box office on 03000 266 600 Fairground Reminiscence Take Part @ Gala Gallery Take part in in our specially designed Fairground Reminiscence Workshop days, drop in and work with the projects Artistic Director Adam Russell 7th December 2019, 21st December 2019, 4th January 2020, 18th january 2020 |
‘Made me feel I was in a fairground indeed, giddy, joyful, even though I was just watching.’ Audience Member Late Shows 2018 ‘Magical Brought me back to Childhood!’ Audience Member Late Shows 2018 |
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Fairground Reminiscence was previously awarded a SpaceTime Bursary from Space Six in partnership with The Empty Space, alongside a Grant for The Arts from Arts Council England to support the research and development phase. Take a look below at our sharing for the Late Shows, Newcastle in 2018.