National touring exhibition of oil paintings and drawings on the subject of breast cancer care by the late Susan Macfarlane.
The 'Picture of Health' exhibition creates a stunning backdrop for a season of performances and events linked to the healing power of art, creativity and science. It has been curated to raise funds for Little Gift Theatre Co and Positive Action on Cancer. Proceeds will enable Little Gift to tour schools, educational institutions and rural communities; providing subsidised and free performances and also support the free counselling service provided by Positive Action on Cancer.
Fri 24th Oct
Private view: Introduced by Dr. Geoffrey Farrer-Brown (invitation only)
Sat 25th Oct
Little Gift Theatre presents TimeBomb - The realities of living with breast cancer. A stunningly honest portrayal of the cancer journey, performed with warmth and humour by Jill Miller & Gwyn Harwood.
Thurs 30th Oct
Professor Jane Plant (CBE) Lecture -
Lecture delivered by world renowned scientist, best selling author and patron of Positive Action on Cancer
Sat 1st Nov
Shakuhachi & Butoh - A collaboration of archaic and contemporaryJapanese arts. The ancient Zen flute Shakuhachi encounters Butoh dance; creating a
captivating piece of music theatre.
Thurs 6th Nov
Madabout Words - Because words are the best medicine - Cabaret night of local talent and special guests; seething with poems, songs, stories, and drama.
Fri 7th Nov
Feel Good Music - An evening of acoustic music featuring established acts and new combos; musicians of local & national repute.
All evening events/performances:
Doors open: 7.30pm
Start time: 8pm
Tickets: £8/£6 concessions (available from Cheese & Grain)
Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th Nov
Exhibition open weekend (10am - 4pm) FREE
Christmas Events
Positive Action on Cancer's Christmas cards are currently on sale at St John's Church in Frome. There is a selection of designs all created by local school children.
Look out for the Positive Action on Cancer stall at the Christmas Charity Fair in the Cheese and Grain on Saturday 29th November from 9.30am - 3.00pm and also at the Frome spectacular on Sunday 30th November from 12 noon - 6.00pm.
