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An autumn
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imagination
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Introduction Introduction
Welcome to the Bloomsbury
Festival
This October the Bloomsbury Festival spills out into the area’s streets,
shops, museums, libraries and laboratories with a truly eclectic
line-up of unexpected, enlightening and extraordinary things to see and do. Take a
musicals masterclass from Sir Tim Rice, hear Turner Prize winner Mark Wallinger in
conversation, listen to Iain Sinclair on Bloomsbury and radicalism, and discover Sir
Andrew Motion’s personal literary refuges.
We’ve extended the festival to six days, giving you more time to explore over 200 free
events across Bloomsbury. The all-new Bloomsbury Lunch Breaks and After Work
Sessions will make midweek in midtown a breeze, leading up to an inventive weekend
of street parties and open squares.
This is a festival you can escape and relax into, whether it’s jazz and gin in a private
square, or piano recitals in the stunning new Dairy Art Centre. Our year-round
outreach programme shows what neighbours, no longer strangers, can achieve
together. This is a festival that couldn’t happen anywhere else.
This is Bloomsbury - we hope you’ll enjoy it with us!
Find more information about the festival and every event online at
bloomsburyfestival.org.uk
Visit the Festival Hub
Drop into the festival hub on Lamb’s Conduit
Street for information, programmes and art
during the festival. Kindly supported by GMS
Estates Limited.
40 Lamb’s Conduit Street, London,
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“As the new Festival Director, I am proud to present the
2013 Bloomsbury Festival programme, created and led by the
people that live, work, study and play in this small but beautiful
corner of London. Bloomsbury Festival shines a light on the self
determination of a world-changing community of pioneers existing side-
by-side across a few streets.
Virginia Woolf once spoke of her sense of freedom upon arriving in Bloomsbury, and I seek
to recapture that same spirit of vitality in every visitor this year. I welcome you into our sanctuary for
the imagination to encounter brilliant minds, relaxation and pleasure, the new and the controversial.
Bloomsbury Festival is an uplifting journey of discovery that aims to inspire, delight, surprise and
move you.
As a registered charity we also run a year-round outreach festival for the lonely, taking the best of
Bloomsbury right into the living rooms of local isolated people such as those living with dementia.
Please donate to help continue this vital service and ensure our Festival is kept free for everyone to
enjoy.
”Cathy Mager, Festival Director
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It’s all
FREE!
Don’t miss! Don’t miss!
Did T. S. Eliot’s wife make
him as a poet? Don’t miss
Vivienne
“instantly appealing…
allusive and witty”
Evening Standard
Bring the family
and engage their minds
with Bach to Baby for tots,
Cartoon Museum
classes for kids, digital
drama at the Warner
Bros Preview Theatre
for teens, and much more.
Take a tour of the
brand new Dairy Art
Centre
The Store Street
Shindig
Our annual awesome
street party!
Spectacular music! Tim
Rice, vital recitals, the World
Music Stage at Russell
Square, the chance to walk
among musicians at an open
orchestra rehearsal, and sound
artist Sarah Angliss, named
Most Groundbreaking Act at
Brighton Festival and Fringe
2013.
New this year!
Bloomsbury Festival
runs through the
week. Join us for
Bloomsbury Lunch
Breaks and After
Work Sessions.
The Ministry of
Communication
A very special festival strand
in the building that inspired
George Orwell’s 1984.
Get literary with Will
Self, Andrew Motion
and Iain Sinclair. Share
your own writing through
Spread the Word and
Jukebox Stories.
Russell Square
‘Extraordinary Moments
in the Square’ Weekend
A weekend festival for the
whole of London - discover a
playground for the mind!
See great art
with works by Cindy
Sherman and Ai
Wei Wei. Hear Mark
Wallinger on public
art.
Jazz in the
Square Bedford
Square opens up for
a relaxing Sunday
afternoon - including
gin cocktails and cake!
Get moving with
groundbreaking dance
collaborations between
Wellcome Collection
and The Place including
the fantastic Ministry
of Movement in Russell
Square!
Laugh with Brainsex,
fresh from the Edinburgh
Fringe.
“Effortlessly engaging
and a pleasure to watch”
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THE MINISTRY OF
COMMUNICATION
Senate House, HQ to the
University of London, was
home to the Ministry of Information during
the Second World War, and was the
inspiration behind George Orwell’s 1984.
A week of special events throughout the
festival will subvert the building’s history
and celebrate its current role as a centre
for knowledge.
Communicate with leading poets and
thinkers including Sir Andrew Motion,
Will Self and Iain Sinclair. Help create
an Orwellian Garden, and step into an
art installation about fracking. Visit the
Exploratorium, and support the launch of
In Protest: 150 Human Rights Poems.
The Ministry of
Communication is a
special project by
the School of
Advanced Study
at the University
of London, with
funding from the
Arts & Humanities
Research Council.
Look out for
events marked
Ministry of
Communication, and
follow @SASNews on
Twitter.
M U S E U M S A N D E X H I B I T I O N S TA L K S
THE EVERLASTING FLAME:
ZOROASTRIANISM IN HISTORY AND
IMAGINATION
Explore the ancient history of this fascinating religion
in an exhibition of artefacts, texts, paintings and
textiles, alongside spectacular installations that
include a walk-in fire temple and a ten-metre glass
etching.
Brunei Gallery, SOAS
Wednesday to Saturday 10.30am-5pm, Thursday
late opening until 8pm, Sunday 11am-5pm.
Curator’s talks: Thursday 17 October 6pm-7pm,
Saturday-Sunday 12pm-1pm
M I N I S T R Y O F C O M M U N I C AT I O N M U S E U M S
A N D E X H I B I T I O N S
THE MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATION
This exhibition draws on research, books and
archives from Senate House to explore our changing
understanding of communication. Via library
treasures, original artwork, and research from the
School of Advanced Study, witness the emergence of
a ‘Ministry of Communication’.
Senate House, University of London
Tuesday to Friday 10am-6pm, Saturday 11am-6pm,
Sunday 12pm-5pm
M I N I S T R Y O F C O M M U N I C AT I O N
P H O T O G R A P H Y
100 IMAGES OF MIGRATION
The results of a Guardian and Migration Museum
competition to find 100 images of migration in
Britain, to represent the last 100 years of migration.
Senate House, University of London
Tuesday to Friday 10am-6pm, Saturday 11am-5pm,
Sunday 12pm-5pm
H I S T O R Y M U S E U M S A N D E X H I B I T I O N S
WHO TRADED HERE?
Discover the historical shopkeepers of Marchmont
Street through this fascinating temporary installation
of commemorative plaques, which reveals who
occupied the storefronts from the early 19th century
onwards.
Marchmont Street, between Coram Street and Leigh
Street
M O V E M E N T M U S E U M S A N D E X H I B I T I O N S
THINKING WITH THE BODY
Explore mind and movement in the work of Wayne
McGregor | Random Dance, with this exhibition
investigating the links between dance and cognitive
and social science. How do mind, body and
movement interact? Look out for more Wellcome
Collection events throughout the festival!
Wellcome Collection
Tuesday to Saturday 10am-6pm, Sunday
11am-6pm, Thursday open till 10pm
A R T TA L K S
ISLAND
An exhibition at the stunning new Dairy Art Centre
inspired by Aldous Huxley’s novel Island. Organised
as a ‘book’ of 30 artists to explore, who consider the
possibilities for new social experiments. Don’t miss
the public tours during the Festival for a closer look
at Bloomsbury’s newest art centre.
Dairy Art Centre
Wednesday to Friday 10am-5pm, Saturday and
Sunday 11am-5pm.
Public tours of the show and the Dairy Art Centre:
Wednesday-Friday 2.30pm-3pm, Saturday-Sunday
2pm-2.30pm
P H O T O G R A P H Y
A PORTRAIT OF 18 RUGBY STREET
Discover the creative life of this London house, from
the 1950s when Ted Hughes, Sylvia Plath and Peter
O’Toole were all residents through to today, with
photographs by Bobby Williams.
Ben Pentreath Ltd
Tuesday - Sunday 10am - 6pm
A R T
CURIOSITY: AN ART PRACTICE AS A WAY
OF LOOKING
London-based American artist Julie Caves’ first
major solo exhibition presents work from the
past two years, celebrating beauty and its many
juxtapositions: work and play, nature and synthesis,
life and death.
The Crypt Gallery at St Pancras Church
Daily 11am-7pm
A R T
NAOMI WANJIKU
Traditional techniques meet untraditional materials,
as tin cans, steel wire and oxidized sheet metal
are transformed into wall-hanging sculptures using
methods from the fibre arts.
October Gallery
Tuesday to Saturday, 12pm-5.30pm
A R T
JACQUES KATMOR & THE 3RD EYE GROUP
A retrospective of counter-cultural Israeli artist
Jacques Katmor’s work, featuring drawings, collages,
etchings and maps created between 1964 and
1975. Monochrome lines with arcs of primary colour
suggest a universal geometry.
The Horse Hospital
Tuesday to Saturday 12pm-6pm
A R T
COMMUNICATING WITHOUT WORDS
An exhibition of personal work created by people
who struggle to speak, read or write following a
stroke. All the artists attend the UCL Communication
Clinic. See how creativity can connect us.
Lumen Church and Café
Tuesday to Friday, 9am-5pm
Throughout the
Festival
Events running
all week
Throughout the
Festival
Events running
all week
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M U S I C
THE LANDSCAPE OF THE SOUL
A recital by Vivien Munday (soprano) and Eva Maria
Doroszkowska (piano) exploring the passionate
interaction between the human soul and the
world of nature. With songs from Tchaikovsky,
Rachmaninoff, Quilter and Britten, and piano solos
by Liszt and Grieg.
Pushkin House
6pm-7pm
M I N I S T R Y O F C O M M U N I C AT I O N A R T
L I T E R AT U R E P E R F O R M A N C E
READING AS ART: TURNING THE PAGES OF
PSYCHOLOGY
Evoking a wind that blows through a library, opening
books, prompting unexpected stories, this evening
of readings, art and performances engages with
Victorian psychology from the library’s collections.
Senate House Library
6pm-7.30pm
S C I E N C E TA L K S
COSY SCIENCE PRESENTS: VIRUSES AS
OUR FRIENDS
Can you use a virus to cure a disease? Find out with
immunology expert Professor Mary Collins from UCL.
A fun evening of science with a game in the break!
The Marquis Cornwallis
7pm-9pm
M U S E U M S P E R F O R M A N C E TA L K S
MUSEUMS SHOWOFF
A chaotic cabaret night where staff and fans of
museums in Bloomsbury take to the stage to
show off their work! Learn the stories behind
the collections, and pick up behind-the-scenes
knowledge and gossip.
Grant Museum of Zoology, UCL
7.30pm-10pm
M I N I S T R Y O F C O M M U N I C AT I O N M U S I C
JAYSON GILLHAM: ÉTUDES DE CONCERT
Bloomsbury’s Jayson Gillham was Commonwealth
Musician of the Year in 2012 and a finalist in the 2012
Leeds International Piano Competition. He explores
the evolution of the piano étude through Chopin,
Debussy and Ligeti. Supported by the Institute of
Musical Research.
Chancellor’s Hall, Senate House, University of
London
8pm-9pm
M U S I C
AT HOME WITH THE ORCHESTRA: AN
OPEN REHEARSAL
Join the University of London Symphony Orchestra
for an open rehearsal of the rarely-performed
Shostakovich’s 15th Symphony. An extraordinary
chance to experience a symphony orchestra up
close, moving amongst the different instrumental
sections.
St George’s Holborn, Queen Square
8.30pm-10pm
Tuesday
15 October
After Work Sessions
Wednesday
16 October
Bloomsbury Lunch
Breaks
M U S I C
SAVOUR THE FLAVOUR AT FOOTE’S
Escape with a series of lunchtime acoustic gigs in
store. Bring your lunch and allow Foote’s to take it
away! Today’s performer is Daniel Glover.
Foote’s Music Shop
12.30pm-2pm
A R T TA L K S
ARTIST-LED TOUR OF CURIOSITY: AN ART
PRACTICE AS A WAY OF LOOKING
An artist-led tour of London-based American artist
Julie Caves’ first major solo exhibition. See page 7.
The Crypt Gallery at St Pancras Church
1pm-1.30pm
W A L K S A N D T O U R S
TO AND THROUGH VICTORIA HOUSE
Victoria House opens its doors to you on a tour
which seamlessly combines modern architecture
with the listed original. You will be transported
through ninety years of British craftsmanship.
Meet at the Inmidtown Kiosk outside Holborn
Station
1pm-1.45pm
M U S I C
AWAKENINGS: A PIANO CONCERT SERIES
The first in a special festival series of recitals in the
stunning new Dairy Art Centre. Prize-winning pianist
and Bloomsbury resident John-Paul Muir presents
works by Scarlatti, Mozart, and Chopin. Supported by
Peregrine’s Pianos
Dairy Art Centre
1pm-1.50pm
W A L K S A N D T O U R S
HISTORIC HIGHLIGHTS IN THE BUILDING
OF BLOOMSBURY
A guided walk exploring 19th-century progressive
education and the men, women and children who
studied in Bloomsbury. Take in the architecture and
social history, and learn about the advances made.
Meet at the fountain in Russell Square
1pm-1.50pm
L I T E R AT U R E
THE LUNCHTIME TALK AT PERSEPHONE
BOOKS
Come and browse the shelves with a complimentary
glass of Madeira and a cucumber sandwich at the
Lamb’s Conduit Street home of 20th-century women
writers. Includes a short talk at 1.30pm.
Persephone Books
1pm-2pm
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Wednesday
16 October
After Work Sessions
W A L K S A N D T O U R S
BLOOMSBURY AND THE RAILWAY
REVOLUTION
Learn how the coming of the railways affected
Bloomsbury and the surrounding area, including
the world’s first underground railway, the mighty
terminals just across the Euston Road, and the
revitalisation of Kings Cross.
Meet at Tavistock Square (meet by the statue of
Gandhi)
4pm-6pm
TA L K S T H E AT R E A N D F I L M
CAFÉ CULTURE: ‘VAMPIRES’
Explode the vampire myth with an evening of
literature, theatre and film. Was Snow White really
a vampire? Does it matter if a vampire is male or
female? Experts go fang-to-fang.
Swedenborg Society
5.30pm-7pm
TA L K S
WOMEN AND BREWING: A HIDDEN
HISTORY
From the ancient goddess of beer to the ‘alewives’
of medieval Britain, brewing was until recently
associated with women. Why was there a radical
turnaround, and how is the rise of craft beer shaking
things up?
Adnams Cellar & Kitchen Store
6pm-6.30pm and 7pm-7.30pm
A R T
THE UCL OLYMPIARTS
The Olympics are over – time for the Olympiarts!
Take part in a humorous competition where your
creativity and resourcefulness will be tested by
the Doodle Sprint, the Synchronised Painting
competition and more.
UCL Art Museum
6.30pm-7.30pm
M I N I S T R Y O F C O M M U N I C AT I O N L I T E R AT U R E
THE MADNESS OF THE MODERN CITY:
WILL SELF IN CONVERSATION
Bloomsbury, one of the crucibles of modernism, is
often seen as a tranquil space amidst the madness
of London. Join Will Self and Dr Nick Shepley to
explore the links between modern urban life and
‘madness’, including a reading from Umbrella.
Senate House, University of London
6.30pm-8pm
Wednesday
16 October
After WorkSessions
F I L M A N D T H E AT R E F A M I LY
STUNTED TREES AND BROKEN BRIDGES
Award-winning Y Touring Theatre Company present
a digital drama exploring crime and neurojustice
in the year 2017, with the chance to debate with
neuroscientists Professor Sophie Scott and Professor
Steven Rose after the screening. Doors open at
6.30pm, film starts at 7.30pm.
Warner Bros Preview Theatre
6.30pm-9pm
F I L M
LOVELY MAN
An award-winning Indonesian feature film about
a young Muslim woman who travels to Jakarta in
search of her transgender father. Followed by a Q&A
with director Teddy Soeriaatmadja.
Khalili Lecture Theatre, Main Building, SOAS,
University of London
7pm-9pm
M U S I C
FIGARO, FIGARO, FIGARO!
What inspired two of history’s greatest composers
to write operas about the witty, street-smart barber
Figaro? Bloomsbury Opera perform highlights from
Rossini’s Barber of Seville and Mozart’s The Marriage
of Figaro to find out.
William Goodenough House, Goodenough College
7pm-9.30pm
M U S I C
GWALIA CHOIR OPEN REHEARSAL AND
SING-ALONG
The award-winning Gwalia Welsh Male Voice Choir
invite you to join their weekly rehearsal, get involved
in a sing-along and maybe learn some Welsh!
The London Welsh Centre
7.30pm-8.30pm
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Thursday
17 October
Bloomsbury Lunch
Breaks
M U S I C
SAVOUR THE FLAVOUR AT FOOTE’S
Escape with a series of lunchtime acoustic gigs in
store. Bring your lunch and allow Foote’s to take it
away! Today’s music is provided by Los Dawsons.
Foote’s Music Shop
12.30pm-2pm
M O V E M E N T
TAI CHI
Take part in a short, revitalising Tai Chi taster session
– it’s easy to learn and can be practised at home
afterwards.
Mary Ward Centre
12.30pm-1pm
W A L K S A N D T O U R S
HOLDEN & DOLLS
Learn more about two of Bloomsbury’s most iconic
buildings, designed by two very different architects:
Fitzroy Dolls and Charles Holden. Plus a quick peek
at other architectural gems. Meeting at the fountain
in Russell Square.
Meet at the fountain in Russell Square
12.45pm-2pm
M U S I C
AWAKENINGS: A PIANO CONCERT SERIES
The second in a special festival series of recitals in
the stunning new Dairy Art Centre. Award-winning
young pianist Jessica Zhu presents a programme on
our relationship with nature, with Schubert, Debussy
and Ravel. Supported by Peregrine’s Pianos.
Dairy Art Centre
1pm-1.50pm
W A L K S A N D T O U R S
THE STORY OF MARCHMONT STREET
Marchmont Street is Bloomsbury’s original high
street. Join this walk led by Ricci de Freitas, author
of a book about the street, to discover its fascinating
people and history.
Meet on the corner of Marchmont Street and
Bernard Street
1pm-2pm
W A L K S A N D T O U R S
DICKENS, DISRAELI AND FRIENDS
Explore intriguing historical questions on this
insightful walk. Find out who asked ladies to come
to their concerts without hoops on their skirts, and
gentlemen to come without swords!
Meet at Goodenough Club
1pm-2pm
L I T E R AT U R E
LIVING HISTORY: IN CONVERSATION WITH
NICK BARLAY AND EVE HARRIS
Authors Nick Barlay (Scattered Ghosts) and Eve
Harris (The Marrying of Chani Kaufman), who both
explore Jewish family and community in their work,
discuss representation and living history in literature.
The Wiener Library
1pm-2.30pm
Thursday
17 October
After Work Sessions
M U S I C
LUNCHTIME ORGAN RECITAL
Hear works from Widor, Cesar Franck and Alain
performed by John Bradbury (organ) and Malgorzata
Czapor (piano) in this historic church.
St Pancras Church
1.15pm-2pm
M U S I C T H E AT R E
VIVIENNE
Vivienne’s marriage to TS Eliot was disastrous but
she made him as a poet. This new music theatre
work tells her story in song, with lyrics brilliantly
evoking Eliot’s poetry. Performed by Clare McCaldin
(Vivienne) and Libby Burgess (piano).
Evening Standard
October Gallery
6pm-6.40pm
TA L K S
TIM RICE MASTERCLASS ON MUSICALS
One of the world’s greatest lyricists Tim Rice gives
a special talk as part of Bloomsbury Festival in an
event not to be missed. Tim’s talk will look back
over his long career in music, theatre and films,
and will explore his work with the likes of Andrew
Lloyd Webber, Alan Menken, Elton John, Benny
Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus. Tim will also discuss
his first totally new show for 13 years, From Here To
Eternity, which opens at the Shaftesbury Theatre on
23 October.
George V Hall, The Bloomsbury Hotel
6pm - 7pm
A R T TA L K S
SANCTUARY
Talk from artist Terry Duffy, whose work considers art,
existence, religion, politics and the human condition.
The studio will be open as a place of refuge,
sanctuary and reflection.
The Studio at 5 Great James Street
6pm-7pm
TA L K S M U S E U M S A N D E X H I B I T I O N S
SAND DANCING: EGYPT IN BRITISH
COMEDY
The sand dance performed by Wilson, Keppel and
Betty is almost as famous in Britain as the pyramids
themselves. Robert Ross will invite us to laugh at this
comedy classic and its legacy in British comedy.
The Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology
6pm-8pm
M I N I S T R Y O F C O M M U N I C AT I O N L I T E R AT U R E
NEIL SPRING PRESENTS: THE GHOST
HUNTERS
The launch of The Ghost Hunters, a novel by
Neil Spring. Harry Price left his Library of Magical
Literature to the University of London. How is his
death connected to the most haunted house in
England?
Senate House Library, University of London
6.30-8pm
A R T F O O D M U S I C S C I E N C E
HOMETOWN
An evening about place and memory, with songs
from busking ‘hot spots’, traditional foods from
around the world, memory-triggering scents, the
chance to write a postcard home with the Postal
Museum, and Dr Volker Sommer from UCL discusses
how memory creates the self.
October Gallery
6pm-9.30pm
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F A M I LY M U S I C
CAMDEN YOUNG SOLOISTS
A delightful early evening concert featuring talented
young vocalists and instrumentalists from The
Camden Music Service.
Lumen Church and Café
6.30pm-8pm
A R C H I T E C T U R E A R T TA L K S
SPINS: CHOREOGRAPHING
ARCHITECTURAL GESTURES IN URBAN
SPACES
Meet the designers behind the ‘sPins’ installation
(see page 18), and consider the question: how can
connecting people through public space promote
social connection and well-being?
The Bartlett School of Graduate Studies at
University College London
6.30pm-8pm
Friday
18 October
Bloomsbury Lunch
Breaks
Thursday
17 October
After Work Sessions
A R T TA L K S
THE ARTIST AND PUBLIC SENSIBILITY:
1740 - 2013
In the context of Mark Wallinger’s Art on the
Underground commission Labyrinth and the history
of the Foundling Hospital, this discussion considers
the motivations behind public art, the shifts in its
public reception and its potential for effecting social
change. Speakers include artist Mark Wallinger.
The Foundling Museum
6.30pm-8.30pm
A R T
PETER CARTWRIGHT
The exhibition opening for a series of drawings
made by artist in residence Peter Cartwright during a
year-long residency at Swedenborg House. His work
responds to the building and its unique holdings.
Swedenborg House
6.30pm-9pm
C O M E D Y T H E AT R E
BRAINSEX
Do women read emotions while men read maps?
Is the secret of human behaviour inside our skulls?
Find out in Timandra Harkness’s highly-praised solo
show from this summer’s Edinburgh Fringe.
One KX
7pm-8pm
A R T
SEE THROUGH: GIZEM, AN EXHIBITION OF
PAINTINGS
Visit this beautiful exhibition by local artist, Ughetta
Dallimonti to discover stories hidden in paintings;
break into a scene and look into other worlds through
the tear in the paper.
The Chapel, St George’s Gardens
12pm-5pm
M U S I C
SAVOUR THE FLAVOUR AT FOOTE’S
Escape with a series of lunchtime acoustic gigs in
store. Bring your lunch and allow Foote’s to take it
away! Today Penny Elkins and Lisa Marini perform
music with a Latin twist.
Foote’s Music Shop
12.30pm-2pm
M O V E M E N T M U S I C
TEA DANCE
An excuse to get dressed up, catch up with friends
and make new ones. Join Mr Wonderful Dancing for
an afternoon of tea, cake and dancing. Free entry
with a Festival programme.
The Camden Centre
12.30pm-4pm
W A L K S A N D T O U R S
THE RULING RUSSELLS
Who were the Russell family? Stan Harris tells their
story and explains how they left their mark on
Bloomsbury by creating the first proper London
suburb and introducing a grid system of streets.
Meet at the fountain in Russell Square
12.45pm-2pm
W A L K S A N D T O U R S
TO AND THROUGH VICTORIA HOUSE
Victoria House opens its doors to you on a tour
which seamlessly combines modern architecture with
the listed original. You will be transported through
ninety years of British craftsmanship.
Meet at the Inmidtown Kiosk outside Holborn
Station
1pm-1.45pm
M U S I C
AWAKENINGS: A PIANO CONCERT SERIES
The third in a special festival series of recitals in the
stunning new Dairy Art Centre. Award-winning pianist
Kristiina Rokaševitš contrasts a contemporary sonata
from her native Estonia with a classical sonata by
Beethoven. Supported by Peregrine’s Pianos
Dairy Art Centre
1pm-1.50pm
W A L K S A N D T O U R S
HISTORIC HIGHLIGHTS IN THE BUILDING
OF BLOOMSBURY
A guided walk exploring 19th-century progressive
education and the men, women and children who
studied in Bloomsbury. Take in the architecture and
social history, and learn about the advances made.
Meet at the fountain in Russell Square
1pm-1.50pm
W A L K S A N D T O U R S
WOMEN OF BLOOMSBURY
Find out about some of the many influential,
controversial and wonderful women who have been
associated with Bloomsbury.
Meet at Goodenough Club
1pm-2pm
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Friday
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After Work Sessions
Friday
18 October
After Work Sessions
THE EMBASSY OF
CHILDREN’S RIGHTS:
GRAND OPENING
Join 150 local school
children to celebrate the
official opening of The Embassy
for Children’s Rights. At their
pop-up embassy in
Russell Square, discover
hundreds of colourful
tokens and playful
sculptures and leave
your own message
supporting the right
for children to play.
With illuminations,
live music and
the Festival bar.
Kindly supported by
Mishcon de Reya.
Russell Square
6.30pm-7.30pm
TA L K S
LIVING LIBRARY
Read our living books, and explore public health
around the world without leaving Bloomsbury!
An evening of experiences and stories taken from
research and life at the London School of Hygiene &
Tropical Medicine.
South Courtyard, London School of Hygiene &
Tropical Medicine
5.45pm-9pm
L I T E R AT U R E P E R F O R M A N C E
SLIPKNOTS: READINGS WITH JANE LEE
Jane Lee is a London writer and former programme
director at Central St Martin’s. She’ll read from recent
imaginary pieces in forms which owe something to
performance in theatre, radio, and contemporary art.
Swedenborg House
6.30pm-7.30pm
TA L K S
WHAT’S TECHNOLOGY EVER DONE FOR
NATURE?
Apart from naming operating systems after big cats,
what has technology done for the natural world?
The Technology for Nature Team discuss and
demonstrate the latest technological innovations in
wildlife conservation.
Old Refectory, Wilkins Building, UCL
6.30pm-8.30pm
M O V E M E N T P E R F O R M A N C E
THE CRAFT OF SURGERY HOSTED BY
ROGER KNEEBONE
Surgery is a profession, but it’s also a craft and a
performance. Roger Kneebone, Professor of Surgical
Education at Imperial College London, explores
parallels between surgery and millinery, tailoring and
writing.
The Place
7pm-7.30pm
M I N I S T R Y O F C O M M U N I C AT I O N L I T E R AT U R E
POETS IN THE LIBRARY: SIR ANDREW
MOTION IN CONVERSATION WITH MARK
FORD
World-leading poets Sir Andrew Motion and
Professor Mark Ford discuss libraries as places of
inspiration and enchantment, with a reading and
book signing of Sir Andrew Motion’s The Customs
House.
Senate House Library, University of London
7pm-8.30pm
M U S I C
GIULIO CESARE
A chamber concert performance of some of the
most sublime music ever composed: highlights
from Handel’s operatic masterpiece Giulio Cesare.
Directed by Richard Hetherington of the Royal Opera
House.
St Pancras Church
7.30pm-9.30pm
F I L M
CASABLANCA
Sit back, relax and enjoy this classic film with
delicious home cooked food from Community Cooks
and a drink from the bar. Doors open at 7.30pm,
screening begins at 8pm.
Bedford House Community Centre
7.30pm-10pm
M U S I C T H E AT R E
SONGS FROM THE LEDGE
Songs and scenes from a new musical about the
troubled life of a fictional jazz and blues star, and the
mysterious box of letters which appears on her great
granddaughter’s doorstep.
Lumen Church and Café
7.30pm-10.30pm
C O M E D Y S P O K E N W O R D
JUKEBOX STORY
A night of storytelling and comedy inspired by
pop songs. Writers: send a story under 800 words
inspired by a song about Medicine and Revitalisation
to jukeboxstory@gmail.com, and you might see your
story performed on the night!
The Harrison
7.30pm-10.30pm
M O V E M E N T
SADHANA DANCE
Intricate detail, perfect timing and precisely
controlled exchanges: they’re important in
both dance and surgery. Under My Skin uses
contemporary choreography to open up the world of
the operating theatre.
The Place
8pm-9pm
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EAT AND DRINK
Enjoy local treats from Bea’s
of Bloomsbury, the Espresso
Room and more, plus hot
cider and mulled wine at the
Festival Bar.
WELLCOME COLLECTION’S
MINISTRY OF MOVEMENT
Try everything from gumboot
dancing to improvised prancing, and
catch all-new performances from
Wayne McGregor | Random Dance
as they team up with The Place and
Westminster Kingsway College. Plus
hop onto the Wellcome Collection’s
Routemaster bus for the Curiosity
Road Show!
Russell Square
Saturday 10am-7.30pm,
Sunday 11am-5.30pm
Russell Square
Saturday 10am-7.30pm,
Sunday 11am-5.30pm
A whole weekend of curious activities
for children and adults at the heart of
Bloomsbury
Experience Bloomsbury on two wheels with
the Cycle Experience Pod, have your portrait
painted by The People’s Portrait Project, and
be amazed by our Science Buskers. Can they
be outdone by the Maths Buskers?
Fantastical mirrored room The Thing Is invites
you to touch museum objects.
Are you Happy And You Know It? See if we
can display emotions through computer
animation and creative expression. Drop
into The Parlour, a converted ice-cream van
serving up incredible glitter face painting for
adults.
Find out everything you ever wanted to know
about Poo but were too afraid to ask, with Dr
Lena Ciric from UCLOO. Plus UCL invite you to
learn about Microbes and Me.
Fancy performing yourself? Anyone can Play
The Festival Piano from Peregrine’s Pianos, or
help the Poetry Explorers from the Ministry of
Communication.
Learn how to Make Your Garden into a Refuge
for Wildlife, or pick up a new skill with the
Mary Ward Centre. Reflect on freedom with
Fernando Cacares’ Butterfly Window art
installation, and help the October Gallery fill
Russell Square’s covered walkway with origami
flowers. Visit the Time to Change cinema and
help end mental health discrimination.
One KX displays their photography exhibition;
Food Glorious Food.
We’ll be launching our Festival in a Box
outreach project - see page 7 and please
donate!
THE SOAS
WORLD MUSIC
STAGE
Think beyond borders
with an extraordinary
world music line
up from SOAS University of London,
providing the soundtrack to your Festival
weekend.
SATURDAY 19 OCTOBER
12pm AMARATERRA London’s only
pizzica ensemble! U pizzicu is a tarantula
bite. To heal, you must dance relentlessly
to the hypnotic beat...
1.15pm NICOLÁS “COLACHO” BRIZUELA
- NINON VALDER Blending Argentinian
folk with jazz, and tango with classical
2.30pm DELICATESSEN Sumptuous
vocal harmonies and driving rhythms
3.45pm NAMVULA Zambian afro-folk
with honest lyrics
5pm ÇIĞDEM ASLAN Covering multiple
languages and styles!
6.15pm FOFOULAH Explosive afro-fusion
with dub basslines, sci-fi synths and raw
guitars
SUNDAY 20 OCTOBER
12pm GOSHAWK Siberian sounds meet
English folk.
1.15pm LOS DESTERRADOS A vibrant
London take on Sephardic Jewish music
2.30pm SARABANDA Cuban salsa
rhythms from the 40s, 50s and now
3.45pm HAMSA Rhythms and grooves
from the shtetl and the souk
Extraordinary Moments in the Square
GRANDE FINALE!
Join voices with the
amazing Choir with No
Name for a participatory
sing-along! Sunday, 5pm
SHOP IN THE
SQUARE
Find something new to read
in our wonderful Pop-up
Bookshop, and discover
local designers in the Craft
Market.
KIDS
Do experiments in the Cosy
Science tent, build playdoh
DNA and do pretend drugs
trials with Great Ormond Street
Hospital, and help create a Bottle
Playhouse with the Calthorpe
Project. The Pedal Powered
Poetrie Postie from the Past is
a vintage parcel tricycle full of
children’s activities.
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Happening both
Saturday and Sunday
Saturday
19 October
Bloomsbury Festival
Weekend
M I N I S T R Y O F C O M M U N I C AT I O N A R T
W O R K S H O P S
MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATION
ORWELLIAN GARDEN
Calling all gardeners and literature lovers! Join forces
with artist Alex Beeching to lay out an ‘Orwellian’
office reclaimed by leaf and flower. Senate House,
University of London will never look the same again.
Senate House, University of London
Saturday 11am-6pm, Sunday 12pm-4pm
M I N I S T R Y O F C O M M U N I C AT I O N W A L K S A N D
T O U R S
SENATE HOUSE TOURS
See inside Charles Holden’s Art Deco masterpiece,
home to the Ministry of Information during the
Second World War, and now administrative HQ of the
University of London.
Meet at Senate House, University of London
Saturday 12.30pm-1.30pm / 2.30pm-3.30pm,
Sunday 12pm-1pm / 2pm-3pm / 4pm-5pm /
4.30pm-5.30pm
M I N I S T R Y O F C O M M U N I C AT I O N A R T
SMALL GLOBAL: EXTREME ENERGY
Step into a world of light and sound created by
art collective D-Fuse with the School of Advanced
Study, to explore the issues around oil extraction
and shale gas fracking. Supported by Arts Council
England.
Senate House, University of London basements
Saturday 11am-6pm, Sunday 12pm-6pm
M U S E U M S A N D E X H I B I T I O N S
SPINS
sPins is an audio-visual installation inspired by
the natural instinct of brushing long grass. The
installation translates the gesture of touch into an
interactive architectural performance.
Euston Square Gardens
10am-8pm
A R T
SANCTUARY
Artist Terry Duffy’s studio is open as a place of refuge,
sanctuary and reflection. His work considers art,
existence, religion, politics and the human condition.
The Studio at 5 Great James Street
12pm-5pm
Don’t miss
Throughout the
Festival events!
See pages 6-7
A R T
THE AGE OF GLAMOUR: R.S. SHERRIFFS’
STARS OF STAGE & SCREEN
The golden years of Hollywood and the West
End stage, as captured in stunning caricatures by
R.S.Sherriffs. See Greta Garbo, Charlie Chaplin, Bette
Davis and many others through this special artist’s
eyes.
Cartoon Museum
Saturday 10.30am-5.30pm, Sunday 12pm-5.30pm
A R T
SEE THROUGH: GIZEM, AN EXHIBITION OF
PAINTINGS
Visit this beautiful exhibition by local artist, Ughetta
Dallimonti to discover stories hidden in paintings;
break into a scene and look into other worlds
through the a tear in the paper.
The Chapel, St George’s Gardens
12pm-5pm
M I N I S T R Y O F C O M M U N I C AT I O N W O R K S H O P S
BLOOMSBURY GROUP WIKIPEDIA
EDIT-A-THON
Calling all aspiring Wikipedians! Especially for the
Bloomsbury Festival, Wikimedia UK and Senate
House Library invite you to join an ‘edit-a-thon’
on Bloomsbury’s most famous writers, artists and
intellectuals. Training included! Advance booking
essential.
Senate House Library, University of London
10am-4pm
A R T C O M M U N I T Y F A M I LY
INDONESIA KONTEMPORER 2013
Indonesian arts, culture and traditions are celebrated
at Indonesia Kontemporer 2013. A creative day of
exhibitions, performances, workshops, crafts, film
screenings, food and stalls.
SOAS, University of London
10am-5pm
A R T S C I E N C E T E C H N O L O G Y
ONE KX SCI ARTS HUB
A day of talks, debates, demonstrations and
performances exploring the future of food through
science, arts and technology. For full listings go to
onekx.org.uk.
One KX
10am-10pm
W A L K S A N D T O U R S
IN SICKNESS AND IN HEALTH: MEDICINE
FOR THE POOR IN BLOOMSBURY’S
GOLDEN AGE
From Enlightenment health spas to the Modernist
utopia of the Finsbury Health Centre, this walk by
Wellcome Trust Fellow Richard Barnett reveals
the people and stories of Bloomsbury over three
centuries of revolution.
Meet in Russell Square
10.30am-12.30am
W A L K S A N D T O U R S
WOMEN OF BLOOMSBURY
Find out about some of the many influential,
controversial and wonderful women who have been
associated with Bloomsbury.
Meet in Russell Square
10.45am-12.15pm
M I N I S T R Y O F C O M M U N I C AT I O N TA L K S
SENATE HOUSE AT WAR
Between 1935 and 1946 Senate House served as the
wartime Ministry of Information. Join Dr Karen Attar
and Dr Richard Simpson to learn the story of its fate
as an ‘occupied’ building during World War Two.
Senate House, University of London
11am-12.15pm
W A L K S A N D T O U R S
BLOOMSBURY AND THE POETS
Explore the rich poetical history of Bloomsbury, from
Sylvia Plath and Ted Hughes’s chilly wedding night to
Wilfred Owen drilling in Cartwright Gardens. Led by
Nicholas Murray, the author of Real Bloomsbury.
Meet in Russell Square
11am-12.15pm
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STORE STREET
SHINDIG
The world’s most
unexpected street party!
Enjoy the best street party
in town. The whole of Store
Street will be closed to traffic for the
day, allowing you to stroll around
and discover surprises at every
step. Get competitive with
the slowest bike race, beer
keg rolling and the Ping
Pong Thunderdome, be
amazed by architectural
interventions along the
street, and soak up the
atmosphere with live
music and delicious food
from local eateries. There
are lots of family activities,
too. Kids will love the pop
up art house, storytelling and
Greek games. Supported by the
tenants of Store Street with principal
sponsor Hurford Salvi Carr.
Store Street
12pm-5pm
W A L K S A N D T O U R S
PRIVATE LIVES AND PUBLIC SCANDALS:
EVERYDAY STORIES OF BLOOMSBURY
FOLK
Uncover the stories, secrets and scandals of
some far-from-ordinary ‘ordinary’ lives amongst
Bloomsbury’s 19th century streets, squares and
rookeries, with UCL historian Carole Reeves.
Meet at Russell Square
11am-12.30pm
M I N I S T R Y O F C O M M U N I C AT I O N TA L K S
W O R K S H O P S
EXPLORATORIUM: EXPLORING YOUR
SENSES
Science meets philosophy with these hands-on
experiments exploring sensory perception. Drop in
to encounter visual, auditory and touch illusions, and
uncover the workings of taste and smell, guided by
experts from the Centre for the Study of the Senses.
Senate House, University of London
11am-1pm and 3pm-5pm
M I N I S T R Y O F C O M M U N I C AT I O N L I T E R AT U R E
W O R K S H O P S
SPREAD THE WORD DROP-IN DESK
Professional development and advice for writers.
If you are an aspiring writer, simply sign up for a
10-minute slot. Come and say hello!
Senate House, University of London
11am-4pm
W A L K S A N D T O U R S
DICKENS, DISRAELI AND FRIENDS
Explore intriguing historical questions on this
insightful walk. Find out who asked ladies to come
to their concerts without hoops on their skirts, and
gentlemen to come without swords!
Meet in Russell Square
11.45am-1.15pm
F A M I LY
DOODLE YOUR WAY IN
Cartooning for all the family with Viyki, who will show
you how to turn your doodles into cartoons. A fun
drop-in event for all ages.
Cartoon Museum
12pm-12.45pm and 2pm-2.45pm
W A L K S A N D T O U R S
TOUR OF THE TOMBS
Dr Roger Bowdler of English Heritage reveals the rich
and famous, rebels and servants all buried here, and
the Victorian reforms which turned the gardens into
an ‘open air sitting room’ for local slum dwellers.
Meet at St George’s Gardens
12pm-12.50pm
E X H I B I T I O N T O U R
NLA GREAT ESTATES: HOW LONDON’S
LANDOWNERS SHAPE THE CITY
A unique insight into the history of London’s early
estates on an exhibition tour from curator Peter
Murray. What lessons do estates such as Grosvenor
and Howard de Walden hold for us?
Meet at the NLA, The Building Centre
12pm-1pm
M U S I C
WAGNER’S BICENTENARY: A MUSICAL
CELEBRATION
In celebration of Wagner’s musical legacy on the
bicentenary of his birth, Roberto Garcia Lopez
(tenor) and Katrina Sheppeard (soprano) perform a
selection of the composer’s most glorious operatic
moments.
Foundling Museum Picture Gallery
12pm-1pm
M I N I S T R Y O F C O M M U N I C AT I O N L I T E R AT U R E
POETRY EXPLORERS: FINDING POETRY IN
BLOOMSBURY
Write a poem with Keats House poetry explorers
Simon Mole and Sonority Turner. They’ll be roaming
Bloomsbury, and need your help to complete a
festival poem for the Ministry of Communication at
Senate House, University of London.
Russell Square and Senate House, University of
London
12pm-5pm
M I N I S T R Y O F C O M M U N I C AT I O N TA L K S
IMAGINING BLOOMSBURY’S STREETS
Re-discover the streets of Bloomsbury as you’ve
never seen them before, including a re-imagining of
Bloomsbury’s literary history through its trees, and
the digital mapping of Alan Moore’s From Hell.
Senate House, University of London
12.30pm-1.30pm
M I N I S T R Y O F C O M M U N I C AT I O N TA L K S
THE MUSEUM OF WRITING PRESENTS: A
HISTORY OF WRITING
Discover the history of writing through the Museum
of Writing’s unique collection of writing equipment
going back to 3000 BC. Museum creator Alan Cole
and Professor Simon Eliot lead this tour through the
history of the written word.
Senate House, University of London
12.30pm-1.30pm
M U S I C
AWAKENINGS: A PIANO CONCERT SERIES
The last in a special festival series of recitals in the
stunning new Dairy Art Centre. Jason Bae, who has
performed at Carnegie Hall and is a Young Steinway
Artist, performs Beethoven and Chopin.
Dairy Art Centre
12.30pm-1.30pm
F A M I LY
CREATE A CARTOON CHARACTER
Grab a pencil and have a go at creating your
own cartoon characters. No previous cartooning
experience needed!
Cartoon Museum
1pm-1.55pm
L I T E R AT U R E
INDIGESTION: BITE-SIZED READINGS OF
A DEBUT BLOOMSBURY NOVEL
Emerging novelist Stephanie Gerra reads from
Indigestion, a story of ill-fated romance which
unfolds in the bed and breakfast world of 1960s
Bloomsbury. Join her in this new independent coffee
shop.
Bloomsbury Coffee House
1pm-2pm
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M U S E U M S A N D E X H I B I T I O N S
STRICTLY SAND DANCE
Can you sand dance like Wilson, Kepple and Betty?
There is no better way to feel better than by exercise
with a comic twist. Come and learn the moves with
Barry Grantham, expert in eccentric dance.
The Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology
2pm-5pm
F A M I LY
LIFE UNDER THE WAVES
Intrepid young oceanologists can peer into the
mouth of a bull shark, tickle a turtle and arm wrestle
a lobster. Discover the amazing animal life that lives
in the sea.
Grant Museum of Zoology
1pm-4.30pm
W O R K S H O P
THE THIRD COLOUR
Be prepared to get colour on your face as part of this
participatory workshop for the exhibition Curiosity:
An Art Practice as a Way of Looking.
The Crypt Gallery at St Pancras Church
1pm-5pm
M I N I S T R Y O F C O M M U N I C AT I O N
P E R F O R M A N C E
SARAH ANGLISS: SOUND ARTIST
Roboticist, composer, multi-instrumentalist and
sound historian Sarah Angliss performs uncanny
sonic experiments. Don’t miss Hugo, the head of a
1930s ventriloquist’s dummy.
Senate House, University of London
1.30pm-2pm / 5.30pm-6pm
M I N I S T R Y O F C O M M U N I C AT I O N W O R K S H O P S
MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATION: MAKE
YOUR OWN PAMPHLET
Drop into the Ministry of Communication to
stitch together your own ‘propaganda’ pamphlet
and festival notebook to take home, guided by
bookbinders and conservators Angela Craft and
Alexandra Bruce. Adult supervision required for
under 12s.
Senate House, University of London
2pm-2.30pm / 2.30pm-3pm /
3.30pm-4pm / 4pm-4.30pm
S C I E N C E
SURGICAL SIMULATIONS
Lift the veil on what goes on under the knife. This
mobile operating theatre with experts on hand
simulates a live operation. Suitable for children aged
11+.
The Place
2pm-2.30pm / 3pm-3.30pm / 4pm-4.30pm
M I N I S T R Y O F C O M M U N I C AT I O N TA L K S
OUR OF A SMALL GLOBE: INTRODUCING
‘EXTREME ENERGY
Worried about fracking? Environmental photographer
Garth Lenz joins Dr Damien Short and artists D-Fuse
to discuss resistance to ‘extreme energy’ practices—
in relation to their collaboration on ‘Small Global:
Extreme Energy’.
Senate House, University of London
2pm-3.30pm
TA L K S
WHY IS JEREMY BENTHAM’S CORPSE ON
DISPLAY IN UCL?
Why is Jeremy Bentham’s corpse in a box? And does
he really attend council meetings? Unravel fact from
fiction with Professor Philip Schofield, who explains
the links with Bentham’s radical thinking.
Jeremy Bentham’s Box at the UCL South Cloisters
2pm-3pm
M I N I S T R Y O F C O M M U N I C AT I O N L I T E R AT U R E
RESURRECTING LOST LONDON FICTIONS
Rediscover the great forgotten authors and lost
novels of this literary London quarter with Andrew
Whitehead, Ken Worpole, and Cathi Unsworth,
brought together by londonfictions.com and Five
Leaves/New London Editions.
Senate House, University of London
2pm-3pm
W A L K S A N D T O U R S
THE STORY OF MARCHMONT STREET
Marchmont Street is Bloomsbury’s original high
street. Join this walk led by Ricci de Freitas, author
of a book about the street, to discover its fascinating
people and history.
Meet on the corner of Marchmont Street and
Bernard Street
2pm-3pm
W A L K S A N D T O U R S
GREAT ESTATES: WALKING TOUR
The concept of estates is part of London’s
DNA. Peter Murray leads a walk of local examples
from the NLA’s Great Estates exhibition, including the
Tottenham Court Road Estate, the Bedford Estate,
Chancery Lane and more.
Meet at the NLA, The Building Centre
2pm-3.30pm
W A L K S A N D T O U R S
ART DECO IN BLOOMSBURY
Explore Bloomsbury’s rich Art Deco heritage,
including Charles Holden’s iconic Senate House,
the former Daimler garage and a reconverted petrol
station. From sophisticated glamour to severe
functionality, let’s make this architectural style roar
again!
Meet in Russell Square
2pm-4pm
A R T C O M M U N I T Y W O R K S H O P S
I SPY
Art workshops for all ages led by Parasite Ceramics.
Explore the area and local plants, and help to
enhance the identity and interpret the story of the
Marchmont Community Garden.
Marchmont Community Garden
2pm-4pm
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TA L K S
REVOLUTIONARY THINKERS
Seven mini-talks from philosophers from the London
School of Philosophy, focusing on Bloomsbury
thinkers who have revolutionised our thinking on
matters such as personal well-being and political
reform.
The Drawing Room at the Marquis Cornwallis
2pm-4pm
L I T E R AT U R E
DYLAN THOMAS CENTENARY PREVIEW
2014 will be the centenary of the birth of the great
Welsh writer Dylan Thomas. Get a sneak preview of
how Wales will commemorate the moment.
London Welsh Centre
2pm-5pm
S C I E N C E
HAPTICS
Discover new technology in the field of touch in
surgery. Experience the latest in virtual reality with
computer-generated simulations developed by a
team of researchers.
The Place
2pm-5pm
W A L K S A N D T O U R S
HOW THE SQUARES WERE SHAPED
Discover some of the lesser known areas of
Bloomsbury, including hidden stories and some
outstanding plants on this eye-opening walk around
Bloomsbury’s colourful garden squares.
Meet in Russell Square
2.15pm-3.45pm
W A L K S A N D T O U R S
REVOLUTION AND EVOLUTION
Learn how a once fashionable area of London
went to seed, and how it became the home of
famous literary figures and revolutionary educational
establishments. From upheaval to calm and back
again!
Meet at Russell Square
2.30pm-4.30pm
F A M I LY
FUN FLIPBOOKS AND ZANY ZOETROPES
Create your own mini-story in just one hour! Come
and make your own fun flip book and zoetrope strip,
and watch your stories come to life.
Cartoon Museum
3pm-3.55pm
M I N I S T R Y O F C O M M U N I C AT I O N W O R K S H O P S
QUILL MAKING AND WAX TABLETS
Try your hand at writing on a wax tablet with a
genuine Roman stylus, or using a traditional quill.
With the creator of the Museum of Writing. Advance
booking essential, suitable for ages 18+.
Senate House, University of London
3pm-4pm
W A L K S A N D T O U R S
ART & SOCIETY IN BLOOMSBURY
Discover the people, characters and places which
have contributed to Bloomsbury’s fascinating past,
including Charles Dickens and Peter Pan.
Meet in Russell Square
3.15pm-4.45pm
M I N I S T R Y O F C O M M U N I C AT I O N L I T E R AT U R E
BLOOMSBURY IN CONTEMPORARY
FICTION
Famous for its literary history, how does Bloomsbury
continue to shape contemporary fiction? D. J. Taylor
and Helen Smith discuss, with readings from Taylor’s
The Windsor Faction and Smith’s Invitation to Die.
Senate House, University of London
3.30pm-4.30pm
T H E AT R E
HUNGRY
An exclusive reading and discussion of Sarah Daniels’
brand new Y Touring play exploring our relationship
with food.
One KX
3.30pm-5pm
M O V E M E N T M U S I C
STORY OF A NIGHT PIANIST
An atmospheric performance combining dance and
live music to tell the story of five ghostly characters
from the past, all seeking to find refuge in the music
of a pianist.
Dairy Art Centre
4.30pm-5.30pm
M I N I S T R Y O F C O M M U N I C AT I O N L I T E R AT U R E
BLOOMSBURY, BAD JOURNEYS: IAIN
SINCLAIR AND PHIL COHEN
Iain Sinclair, one of the foremost writers on
contemporary London, is joined by Bloomsbury-
born author, urban activist, and academic Phil Cohen
to reflect on Bloomsbury as an intersection for
creative ‘bad journeys’.
Senate House, University of London
5pm-6pm
L I T E R AT U R E
THE WORK OF DYLAN THOMAS
A panel of five acclaimed Welsh poets discuss the
work and legacy of Wales’s greatest poet, Dylan
Thomas, ahead of the centenary of his birth in 2014.
London Welsh Centre
5pm-6pm
M I N I S T R Y O F C O M M U N I C AT I O N M U S I C
P E R F O R M A N C E
30,000 GODS AND MYTHS FROM THE
WARBURG INSTITUTE
A unique audio-visual and musical tour through the
Warburg Institute library’s collection of images from
classical mythology. With François Quiviger from the
Institute and pianist John-Paul Muir.
Senate House, University of London
6pm-7pm
L I T E R AT U R E
RACK POETS PRESENT
RACK press presents readings from five acclaimed
writers including John Powell Ward, former editor of
Poetry Wales, and Samantha Wynne-Rhydderch,
twice nominated for Wales Book of the Year.
London Welsh Centre
6pm-7pm
M U S I C
HUSH
The line-up is always kept a secret until the last
minute, but it’s the atmosphere that the Hush
regulars keep coming back for. Acoustic music in an
intimate, pin-drop-quiet setting.
The Perseverance
7pm-11.30pm
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M O V E M E N T
THE CRAFT OF SURGERY HOSTED BY
ROGER KNEEBONE
Surgery is a profession, but it’s also a craft and a
performance. Roger Kneebone, Professor of Surgical
Education at Imperial College London, explores
parallels between surgery and millinery, tailoring and
writing.
The Place
7pm-7.30pm
M I N I S T R Y O F C O M M U N I C AT I O N TA L K
THE POWER OF PROPAGANDA: PUBLIC
INFORMATION CINEMA
A curated selection of public information films
from the last 70 years, courtesy of the British
Library and the BFI, drawing on the British Library’s
groundbreaking exhibition Propaganda: Power and
Persuasion.
Senate House, University of London
7pm-8.30pm
M U S I C
FIGARO, FIGARO, FIGARO!
What inspired two of history’s greatest composers
to write operas about the witty, street-smart barber
Figaro? Bloomsbury Opera perform highlights from
Rossini’s Barber of Seville and Mozart’s The Marriage
of Figaro to find out.
William Goodenough House, Goodenough College
7pm-9.30pm
T H E AT R E
UNDER MILK WOOD
A full-length production of the greatest work of
legendary Welsh poet Dylan Thomas. Staged by
the community drama group of the London Welsh
Centre and directed by David Evans.
London Welsh Centre
7.30pm-9.15pm
M O V E M E N T
SADHANA DANCE
Intricate detail, perfect timing and precisely
controlled exchanges: they’re important in
both dance and surgery. Under My Skin uses
contemporary choreography to open up the world of
the operating theatre.
The Place
8pm-9pm
M U S I C
LOWRI EVANS
Welsh singer-songwriter Lowri Evans performs in
concert to celebrate the launch of her new album
London Welsh Centre
9.30pm-10.30pm
JAZZ IN THE SQUARE
Enjoy swinging vocal-led
jazz with gin cocktails from
the Gin Garden, lawn games,
coffee and cake and other
afternoon refreshments, as
Bedford Square opens its
gates for a relaxing Sunday afternoon.
There are live jazz sets from the Maria Chen
Ensemble and the Alison Beck Quartet,
as you enjoy this beautiful space: a refuge
from the busy heart of London, and a peek
into a private square normally only open to
residents. You can even get a snapshot of
your day with a photo strip from The Mighty
Booth. Kindly supported by the Trustees of
the Bloomsbury Festival.
Bedford Square, WC1B
12pm-4pm
C O M M U N I T Y
BLOOMING BUDDHISTS
Find delight at this centre for Buddhism with an
exciting programme of talks, live pop, rock and jazz
music, art and dialogue, with refreshments available.
London Ikeda Peace Centre
10am-3.30pm
S C I E N C E TA L K S
ONE KX SCI ARTS HUB
A day of talks, debates, demonstrations and
performances exploring the future of food through
science, arts and technology. For full listings go to
onekx.org.uk.
One KX
10am-8pm
W A L K S A N D T O U R S
ART & SOCIETY IN BLOOMSBURY
Discover the people, characters and places which
have contributed to Bloomsbury’s fascinating past,
including Charles Dickens and Peter Pan.
Meet in Russell Square
10.45am-12.15pm
F A M I LY M U S I C
BACH TO BABY PRESENTS: FLIGHTS OF
FANTASY
A critically acclaimed concert series designed for
babies, tots, and parents to enjoy together. Listen to
exhilarating piano performances with your children,
introducing them to composers of the classical
world.
Pushkin House
11am-12pm
M I N I S T R Y O F C O M M U N I C AT I O N L I T E R AT U R E
SPREAD THE WORD DROP-IN DESK
Professional development and advice for writers.
If you are an aspiring writer, simply sign up for a
10-minute slot. Come and say hello!
Senate House, University of London
11am-2pm
W A L K S A N D T O U R S
HOW THE SQUARES WERE SHAPED
Discover some of the lesser known areas of
Bloomsbury, including hidden stories and some
outstanding plants on this eye-opening walk around
Bloomsbury’s colourful garden squares.
Meet in Russell Square
11.45am-1.15pm
M I N I S T R Y O F C O M M U N I C AT I O N
TA L K S
ENDANGERED ARCHIVES
Discover the work of the Endangered Archives
Programme, which preserves and digitises some of
the most fragile documents from around the world.
Discover how the British Library is making these
sources available online.
Senate House, University of London
12pm-1pm
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M U S I C
AN AFTERNOON OF ART SONG
Two art song duos, Armida’s Garden and
MezzoPiano, will explore the Festival themes of
refuge, revitalisation and reform through pieces by
Samuel Barber and Schubert, plus some cheeky
duets.
The Foundling Museum
12pm-1pm
M I N I S T R Y O F C O M M U N I C AT I O N
M O V E M E N T
PARKOUR WORKSHOPS
Parkour is an athletic discipline based around free
and efficient movement through urban space. Learn
the basic moves, and see athletes from Parkour
Generations in training.
The Malet Street car park at Senate House,
University of London
12pm-4pm
F A M I LY
FUN FLIPBOOKS AND ZANY ZOETROPES
Create your own mini-story in just one hour! Come
and make your own fun flip book and zoetrope strip,
and watch your stories come to life.
Cartoon Museum
12.30pm-2.45pm
M O V E M E N T
WESTMINSTER KINGSWAY COLLEGE
GROUP PERFORMANCES AT WELLCOME
COLLECTION
Witness a new dance piece choreographed by the
Learning Team from Wayne McGregor | Random
Dance, and performed by Westminster Kingsway
College students.
Wellcome Collection
12.30pm-1pm and 2.30pm-3pm
W O R K S H O P S
LIFE COACHING WORKSHOP
Step back to reflect on your life with a coaching
workshop from a Bloomsbury-based work & life
personal coach. Refocus on what matters to you,
with simple and effective ways to reform your life.
The Perseverance
1pm-1.45pm
M U S I C
TRIO ANIMA
The award-winning, dynamic instrumental ensemble
premiere Four Thames Crossings, a new piece,
composed especially for the Bloomsbury Festival by
Joseph Landers plus works by Debussy and Bax.
The Prince’s Room, BMA House
1pm-2pm
M U S I C
SUNDAY SOIREE: THE VIOLIN’S VOICE
Award-winning Australian violinist Brigid Coleridge
explores the Russian school’s influence in the
development of the violin’s voice, with works by
Bach, Frolov, and Shostakovich. Learn about the
Music Room’s colourful history.
The Music Room at 49 Great Ormond Street
1pm-2pm
M U S I C
SUNDAY SOIREE: A CELEBRATION OF
SONG
Bass baritone Frazer Scott and pianist Amber Rainey
present a varied programme including operatic arias,
songs by Schubert and Hahn, and comic gems from
Flanders & Swann. Learn about the Music Room’s
colourful history.
The Music Room at 49 Great Ormond Street
3pm-4pm
M U S E U M S A N D E X H I B I T I O N S
WIENER LIBRARY OPEN DAY
The Wiener Library is the world’s oldest Holocaust
library and archive. Attend this open day for tours of
the library, including the Wolfson Reading Room and
archive stores.
The Wiener Library
1pm-4pm
F A M I LY S C I E N C E
LIFE UNDER THE WAVES
Intrepid young oceanologists can peer into the
mouth of a bull shark, tickle a turtle and arm wrestle
a lobster. Discover the amazing animal life that lives
in the sea.
Grant Museum of Zoology
1pm-4.30pm
A R T C O M M U N I T Y W O R K S H O P S
I SPY
Art workshops for all ages led by Parasite Ceramics.
Explore the area and local plants, and help to
enhance the identity and interpret the story of the
Marchmont Community Garden.
Marchmont Community Garden
1.30pm-3.30pm
F A M I LY
DOODLE YOUR WAY IN
Cartooning for all the family with Viyki, who will show
you how to turn your doodles into cartoons. A fun
drop-in event for all ages.
Cartoon Museum
1.30pm-2.15pm and 3.30pm-4.15pm
M I N I S T R Y O F C O M M U N I C AT I O N
TA L K S
BLOOMSBURY, A HISTORY OF REFUGE
Discover Bloomsbury’s long history as a place of
refuge, from the refugee academics involved in
founding the University of London, to the ‘Free
Russian Press’ run from a house on Judd Street.
Senate House, University of London
2pm-3pm
W A L K S A N D T O U R S
LOOKING FOR THE LINE
Use historical maps to look for evidence of the ‘Line
of Communication’, the fortification around London
built by Puritans in 1642. The line passed through
Bloomsbury – will we discover it?
Meet in Russell Square
2pm-4pm
W A L K S A N D T O U R S
ART DECO IN BLOOMSBURY
Explore Bloomsbury’s rich Art Deco heritage,
including Charles Holden’s iconic Senate House,
the former Daimler garage and a reconverted petrol
station. From sophisticated glamour to severe
functionality, let’s make this architectural style roar
again!
Meet at the fountain in Russell Square
2pm-4pm
A R T C O M M U N I T Y P E R F O R M A N C E
SANDWICH STREET CAFÉ: A TASTY
PERFORMANCE
Come and join us to transform the UCL South
Cloisters into a communal space with food talks,
cooking, eating and media sharing. Your participation
will help to shape a real community café that we all
dream of!
South Cloisters, Wilkins Building at University
College London
2pm-5pm
M U S I C
ALL DAY FOLK MUSIC AT THE HARRISON
The basement will be overflowing with a dozen hot
folk and bluegrass acts, while on the ground floor,
join in with open Jam Sessions - play or listen.
The Harrison
2pm-12am
F A M I LY
CREATE A CARTOON CHARACTER
Grab a pencil and have a go at creating your
own cartoon characters. No previous cartooning
experience needed!
Cartoon Museum
2.30pm-3.25pm
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M U S I C
NINA LEO IN CONCERT
Thai-Swiss pianist Nina Leo performs a programme
of Romantic piano pieces.
The Foundling Museum
3pm-4pm
M I N I S T R Y O F C O M M U N I C AT I O N M U S I C TA L K
POLITICAL CABARET IN EXILE - MUSIC
FROM THE MILLER ARCHIVE
An event that recreates the atmosphere of London’s
Austrian exile theatre, the Laterndl, during the
Second World War. Expect cabaret songs, Hitler
parodies, and expert talks on refugees’ life in exile.
Senate House, University of London
3pm-4pm
F I L M
GOING SOMEWHERE
A creative documentary about Wayne McGregor, the
award-winning British choreographer.
Wellcome Collection
3pm-4.30pm
W A L K S A N D T O U R S
FICTIONAL BLOOMSBURY
Learn about Bloomsbury as it appears in fiction,
including works by H. G. Wells, Robert Louis
Stevenson, Charles Dickens and Jane Austen.
Meet in Russell Square
3.15pm-4.45pm
F I L M
A BLOOMSBURY TALE
A grass roots film by artist Elaine Duigenan
showcasing the diverse cultural and historical
experiences the Bloomsbury community has to offer.
Art Workers’ Guild
4pm-5pm
M U S I C
THE PEACOCK PLAYERS
The Peacock Players perform two great chamber
works: Brahms’ Violin Sonata in G op.78 and
Schumann’s Piano Quintet in E flat op.44.
St George’s Bloomsbury
4pm-5pm
M O V E M E N T M U S I C
STORY OF A NIGHT PIANIST
An atmospheric performance combining dance and
live music to tell the story of five ghostly characters
from the past, all seeking to find refuge in the music
of a pianist.
Dairy Art Centre
4.30pm-5.30pm
M I N I S T R Y O F C O M M U N I C AT I O N L I T E R AT U R E
HUMAN RIGHTS POETRY SLAM
The annual human rights poetry slam returns! High
octane and fiercely competitive, six award-winning
poets perform pieces about protest. Judged by poets
Musa Okwonga and Deanna Rodger, the audience,
and human rights experts, and hosted by the Keats
House Poets.
Senate House, University of London
4pm-5.30pm
L I T E R AT U R E
IN PROTEST: NEW HUMAN RIGHTS
POETRY
The launch of In Protest: 150 Poems for Human
Rights, a new anthology rooted in activism and
calling for change. Join Ruth Padel and Sigrid
Rausing, with readings from James Byrne, Chrissie
Gittins, David Lee Morgan and more. A fitting finale to
the Festival.
Senate House, University of London
6pm-7pm
F I L M
ATAMBUA 39 CELSIUS
An Indonesian drama by director Riri Riza about
refugees in West Timor displaced from their families
following the East Timor referendum. Followed by
a Q&A.
Brunei Gallery Lecture Theatre SOAS, University of
London
7pm-9pm
Festival
Information
BOOKING
All events are free, and operate on a first come
first served basis. However, we do release a limited
number of tickets in advance for certain events,
bookable online. Please visit the website for more
information.
Please also leave good time to arrive at events to
avoid disappointment.
GETTING HERE
Bloomsbury has excellent public transport
connections and is well served by the underground,
buses and national rail. Visit tfl.gov.uk to plan your
journey.
ACCESS
More information about access is available on our
website, you can also contact individual event
venues for assistance. Sign language interpretation is
available for some events.
SHOP, EAT & DRINK
Make the most of your visit to Bloomsbury with the
area’s many cafes, restaurants, and independent
shops.
THE WEATHER
Our outdoor events will continue whatever the
weather - bring your brolly and join in!
TELL US WHAT YOU THINK
Look out for feedback forms at the festival, or fill in
our online survey afterwards. We’d love to know what
you think.
CONTACT
Bloomsbury Festival, Bedford House Community
Centre, 35 Emerald Street, London, WC1N 3QW
Check the website for opening times of the
Bloomsbury Festival Hub, 40 Lamb’s Conduit Street
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WHERE TO STAY
Bloomsbury is full of beautiful places to recharge
your batteries over the Festival weekend. Visit our
website for details of special offers.
All listings correct at time of going to press.
Bloomsbury Festival is a Charity Registered in England and
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THANK YOU
To the hundreds of our individuals, partners,
trustees, volunteers and team who all work together
to make Bloomsbury Festival possible.
Festival team:
Director: Cathy Mager, FRSA
Producer: Maddy Jones
Programmer: Viv Conacher
Cultural Research Fellow with School of Advanced
Study: Dr. Michael Eades
Project Manager: Laura Halliwell
Marketing Coordinator: Sonja Todd
Marketing Assistant: Hannah Smithies
Volunteers Manager: Laura Alos
Finance Manager: Syd Rae
Design: James Merry (illustration), Rachel Russell
(programme), William Mager (website)
PR: Borkowski PR
Board of Trustees:
Paul Wyman (Chair)
Deba Mithal (Treasurer)
Paul Cutts
Diane Silverthorne
Simon Christmas
Jessica Courtney Bennett
Robin Norton-Hale
Noel Murphy
Sally Macdonald
John Ainley
Sally Muckley
Emma Kennard
Patrons
The Duchess of Bedford
Prof. Chris Husbands, Director, Institute of Education
Prof. Roger Kain, Dean and Chief Executive, School
of Advanced Study
Prof. Paul Webley, Director and Principal, SOAS
Prof. Michael Worton, Vice Provost, UCL
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1. Adnams Cellar & Kitchen Store
30/31 Store Street, WC1E 7QE
2. Art Workers’ Guild 6 Queen Square, WC1N
3AT
3. The Bartlett School of Graduate Studies
Central House, 14 Upper Woburn Place
WC1H 0NN
4. Bedford House Community Centre
35 Emerald Street, WC1N 3QW
5. Bedford Square WC1B
6. Ben Pentreath Ltd 17 Rugby Street, WC1N
3QT
7. Bloomsbury Coffee House 20 Tavistock
Place, WC1H 9RE
8. BMA House Tavistock Square, London
WC1H 9JP
9. SOAS (Brunei Gallery Lecture Theatre)
University of London, Thornhaugh Street,
WC1H 0XG
10. Camden Centre
Camden Town Hall, Judd Street, WC1H 9JE
11. Cartoon Museum
25 Little Russell Street, WC1A 2HH
12. The Crypt Gallery St Pancras Church,
Euston Road (Entrance in Duke’s Rd) NW1 2BA
13. Dairy Art Centre 7a Wakefield St, WC1N 1PG
14. Euston Square Gardens
Euston Road, NW1 2EF
15. Foote’s Music Shop 41 Store Street, WC1E
7DB
16. Foundling Museum
40 Brunswick Square, WC1N 1AZ
17. Goodenough Club
23 Mecklenburgh Square, WC1N 2AD
18. Grant Museum of Zoology UCL Rockefeller
Building, 21 University St, London, WC1E 6DE
19. The Harrison
28 Harrison Street, Kings Cross, WC1H 8JF
20. Horse Hospital Colonnade, WC1N 1JD
21. Inmidtown Kiosk Holborn Station, 88 - 94
Kingsway, WC2B 6AA
22. SOAS (Khalili Lecture Theatre, Main
Building) University of London, Thornhaugh
Street, WC1H 0XG
23. London Ikeda Peace Centre
Wakefield Street, WC1N 1PG
24. London School of Hygiene & Tropical
Medicine (South Courtyard) Keppel Street,
London WC1E 7HT
25. London Welsh Centre
157-163 Grays Inn Road,WC1X 8UE
26. Lumen United Reformed Church and Café
88 Tavistock Place, WC1H 9RS
27. Marchmont Community Garden
Marchmont Street, WC1N 1AB
28. Marchmont Street WC1N
29. Marquis Cornwallis (Drawing Room) 31
Marchmont Street, London WC1N 1AP
30. Mary Ward Centre
42 Queen Square, WC1N 3AQ
31. The Music Room
49 Great Ormond Street, WC1N 3HZ
32. NLA & The Building Centre
26 Store Street, WC1E 7BT
33. October Gallery
24 Old Gloucester Street, WC1N 3AL
34. One KX 120 Cromer Street,
London, WC1H 8BS
35. Persephone Books
59 Lambs Conduit Street, WC1N 3NB
36. The Perseverance
63 Lambs Conduit Street, WC1N 3NB
37. Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology UCL
Malet Place, WC1E 6BT
38. The Place, 17 Dukes Road, WC1H 9PY
39. Pushkin House
5a Bloomsbury Square, WC1A 2TA
40. Russell Square WC1B
41. Senate House, University of London Malet
Street, WC1E 7HU
42. SOAS
University of London, Thornhaugh St, WC1H 0XG
43. St George’s Holborn
44 Queen Square, WC1N 3AH
44. St Pancras Church, Euston Road, NW1 2BA
45. St. George’s Bloomsbury
Bloomsbury Way, WC1A 2HR
46. St. George’s Gardens (The Chapel) Handel
Street, WC1N 1PH
47. Store Street WC1E
48. The Studio 5 Great James St, WC1N 3DB
49. Swedenborg Society
20-21 Bloomsbury Way, London, WC1A 2TH
50. Tavistock Square WC1H 9LT
51. UCL (South Cloisters / Old Refectory / Art
Museum) Wilkins Building, Gower Street, WC1E
6BT
52. Warner Bros Preview Theatres,
98 Theobalds Road, WC1X 8WB
53. Wellcome Collection 183 Euston Road, NW1
2BE
54. Wiener Library 29 Russell Square, WC1B 5DP
55. William Goodenough House
Goodenough College, Mecklenburgh Square,
WC1N 2AN
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