Fairground Reminiscence, Photo taken by Luke Waddington at The Hopping's 2019
Fairground Reminiscence… an immersive fairground experience for all the family, celebrating the heritage of fairgrounds and the showman community behind them.
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 an interactive visual art installation presenting a collection of historic objects, ephemera, fairground games and film footage. During each of the exhibition residencies there will be a number of workshops and performances from an eclectic mix of performers inspired by artistic director, Adam Russell’s Dad, and his experience growing up in a showman’s family.
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 an interactive visual art installation presenting a collection of historic objects, ephemera, fairground games and film footage. During each of the exhibition residencies there will be a number of workshops and performances from an eclectic mix of performers inspired by artistic director, Adam Russell’s Dad, and his experience growing up in a showman’s family.
Russell's King Kong Coconut Shy
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Keith Russell, George Henry Russell, George Russell
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Russell Side Stall
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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.
Upcoming Workshops Dates
Fairground Fun and Games @ Byker Community Centre
Saturday 20th July (Drop in between 10am and 3pm)
BIG (1988) and Fairground Reminiscence Dance Workshop @ Thought Foundation
Sunday 24th August 12pm – 1.30 pm (Dance Workshop), 1.50pm – 4pm (Film screening)
Tour Dates
Gala Gallery, Durham
29th November 2019 – 19th January 2020
Byker Community Centre
1st February 2020 – 23rd February 2020
Vane Contemporary Art Gallery, Newcastle
16th May 2020 – 28th June 2020
Thought Foundation, Birtley
18th July 2020 – 31st August 2020
Upcoming Workshops Dates
Fairground Fun and Games @ Byker Community Centre
Saturday 20th July (Drop in between 10am and 3pm)
BIG (1988) and Fairground Reminiscence Dance Workshop @ Thought Foundation
Sunday 24th August 12pm – 1.30 pm (Dance Workshop), 1.50pm – 4pm (Film screening)
Tour Dates
Gala Gallery, Durham
29th November 2019 – 19th January 2020
Byker Community Centre
1st February 2020 – 23rd February 2020
Vane Contemporary Art Gallery, Newcastle
16th May 2020 – 28th June 2020
Thought Foundation, Birtley
18th July 2020 – 31st August 2020
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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 and booking recommended. - 29th November 2019, 5.30pm, 6.30pm, 7.30pm - 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 Fairground Reminiscence Take Part @ Gala Gallery Take part in in our specially designed Fairground Reminiscence Workshops, and have the chance to perform within the installation - 7th December 2019 (Times to be confirmed) - 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 |
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.