All welcome. Do book *in advance* if you can; it really helps us!… Otherwise – try your luck and pay on the door (it will cost more on the door). 

FURTHER INFO:

A live, improvisatory and unique dance performance to spark your creativity! All welcome – no art or creative experience necessary.

Dancers Mel Simpson and Amelie Chevalier present a physical embodiment of Kate Bush’s unforgettable and iconic 2005 album ‘Aerial’. Complete beginners, established artists and anyone who would like to try drawing, painting, writing or poetry (open to ALL) are invited to find inspiration from the performance they see on stage. 

There’ll be some held/still poses and LOTS of moving –  again, open to writers of both songs and prose to find motivation from both the performance and the remarkable music of Kate Bush.

There will be some very basic art and writing materials provided (eg A4 sugar paper, chalk, charcoal) – so EVERYONE can try stuff out! But – if you are a more experienced artist / poet – you may wish to bring all your own materials with you, including an easel if you wish!

Flyer design: Sean Bright @HeyKidsRocknRoll  |  Big thanks to The Sound Lounge Founders Keiron Marshall, Hannah White & co.  

Example Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tEX6lkfjnMw&t=2s

FULL INFO: 

WHEN? Tuesday 29th July: Doors 7pm; (eat pizza while you set up?!); Starts at 7:40pm. Ends approx. 9:40pm.

HOW MUCH? £15 if you book in advance, online.

WHERE? The Sound Lounge, 216-220 High Street, (opposite the glamorous ASDA!), Sutton SM1 1NU. (Zone 5, SW London).

WHO? ALL creatives and audience members welcome. Writers- artists- the curious… Age 12+ (ish). Open to ALL levels; complete beginners welcome

WHY? It’s good to try something different, and meet like-minded creatives too. Great for wellbeing. Fun!

✍️ Draw the movement… 📝 write a poem or song if you prefer 🎵 Etch, embroider… or just sit back, listen, watch and enjoy!

📄 Basic paper, pencils, and some chalk/charcoal provided…

👩‍🎨 If you would like to use Indian Ink, pastels, charcoal, chalk, coloured card / paper, glue, craft scissors etc, please do bring them along

Colours: Gold, red, beige, cream, yellow, dark orange, black. Backdrop: dark red (curtains).

You may wish to bring something to lean on just in case. Some artists may wish to bring an easel. QUICK CHEAT: Why not give yourself a head-start and prepare a couple of potential backgrounds? Collage? Or bring some textured paper or material? Cut and stick also encouraged!

🍹 Prefer not to be creative? That’s ok! You are very welcome to sit back, enjoy the performance and the music – grab a cocktail🍹

This performance is not specifically aimed at children or young people; the content is arty-ethereal-surreal. 

🪑 This is an accessible venue with toilets, seats and tables (arrive before 7pm if you are very keen to grab a specific spot).

🍕 There’s great vegan food!

🥂 Lots of drink available! Can be purchased at the bar.

🙋‍♂️ Social and FUN!🤩