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Thanks to ongoing support fromLancaster University and Arts CouncilEngland, Live at LICA really hits itsstride this autumn, in a diverseprogramme of world-class music,theatre, dance and visual art.

In an increasingly interdisciplinarymix, dance legends theFeatherstonehaughs present twobeautiful pieces inspired by film andvisual art; performance art starFranko B presents new visual andsculptural works in the gallery; and aDIY rock/punk/live art ‘gig’ marks theopening of a new exhibitionexploring Lancaster University’sheady days as a major rock venuethat once saw the likes of The Jam,The Damned, The Undertones andDr Feelgood play the Great Hall.

Our concert series goes fromstrength to strength with a variedseason of classical, world music andjazz, representing a programme ofoutstanding quality and integrity.

Watch out for highlights from MartinRoscoe, Schubert Ensemble andChroma. We are also delighted toannounce that from Autumn 2011Lancashire Sinfonietta will be ourOrchestra in Residence, developingan exciting range of activity oncampus and across the region.

We really hope you find somethingto tempt and inspire you, and followsome of the forking paths across theprogramme. Finally, if you are new toLancaster (or even a bit tired of it),we highly recommend Proto-typeTheater’s pervasive media meditationon the city – taking place online, onyour phone and on the streets,something beautiful and unexpectedis coming to Lancaster.

WELCOME

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Live at LICA Programming Team

L to R: Fiona Sinclair (Associate Director), Alice Booth (Creative Producer), Richard Smith (Exhibitions and Events Officer), Matt Fenton (Director)

WORLD-CLASS CONTEMPORARY ARTS FOR THE CAMPUS, THE CITY AND THE REGION

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WWW.LIVEATLICA.ORG LAUNCHED

August 2011 sees us launch our brand newweb-site: www.liveatlica.org

For the first time you can easily find ourentire programme of exciting world classcontemporary arts on one web-site. Ournew Live at LICA site replaces all three ofour individual venue web-sites.

We'd welcome your comments andthoughts: so if you have any feedbackplease contact us [email protected]

Log onto www.liveatlica.org andexperience it for yourself.

In September 2011, Live at LICAand Lancaster University becomeshost to its first "Orchestra inResidence" - the LancashireSinfonietta.

The Sinfonietta is Lancashire'sprofessional orchestra and has amission to take great music intolocal communities. It is one of themost unique chamber orchestrasin the UK and features starsalongside emerging talent of theclassical music world. Theorchestra was established 16 yearsago by Lancashire County Counciland delivers an annualprogramme of quality concerts,outreach and education work inLancashire.

Lancaster University will becomea base for the orchestra to tourthe region as well as creatingexciting new opportunities oncampus with students, universitystaff and the local population.

This prestigious partnership willsee Live at LICA and theSinfonietta develop new worktogether and host the orchestra'sannual Young Composer'sCompetition.

To find out more, visit:www.lancs-sinf.com

ORCHESTRA IN RESIDENCE

gig history of the University’sGreat Hall complex, withinwhich the gallery sits, theexhibition uses a mixture ofhistorical and contemporaryfootage, posters and othermemorabilia to bring us into aworld of powerful music andlegendary performances.

Falsehoods and forgeriescontinue in spring 2012 with ashow of newly commissionedwork. We’ll also be highlightingfurther new acquisitions and willbe presenting a nationallytouring photography show; butmore about that later... For nowwe hope you enjoy the darknessand humour of our Autumnprogramme.

When you visit the gallery thisAutumn you will find theuncanny, dark and otherworldlywork of Franko B and RachelGoodyear, both major artistsfeaturing animals in theirpractice. The relationships inGoodyear’s images areinexplicable and enigmatic, theconnections between humansand animals strange andunnerving. A similar darksensation can be felt in FrankoB’s installation of jet-blackcreatures, yet the unease istinged with a romance and thepotential of new life.

The second exhibition Was Ithere? has its roots in rockmusic, punk and noise, althoughthe focus is very much on factand fabrication. Using the rich

Richard SmithExhibitions and Events [email protected]

EXHIBITIONS

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John Angus, Stiff Little Fingers, 1979, screenprint (detail)

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21 OCTOBER – 12 NOVEMBERPETER SCOTT GALLERY

Public Opening, 6.30pm 20 October

Franko B is an instinctive and directartist whose unique consideration ofhimself and what it is to be human isinternationally recognised in apractice that spans performance, liveart, installation and sculpture. In adisplay containing newlycommissioned work, Peter ScottGallery presents an installation thatfocuses on the fate of animals, whofor Franko B “represent the balanceof life”.

There is darkness in the work, asense of gothic terror and romance,but also a sense of new purpose forthe objects and animals on display -they have been saved from demiseand given a new lease of life.Furthermore the artist is present,prepared and presented like the

other exhibits. Franko draws a linebetween himself and these animals,and shares their vulnerability in beingon display. After all, “Whatdifference is there?” Franko B asks,for whom “humans are animals withan ego and Gucci glasses.”

FRANKO B:

SOMEONE TO LOVE

21 OCTOBER – 16 DECEMBERPETER SCOTT GALLERY

Public Opening, 6.30pm 20 October

In this solo display of Rachel Goodyear’s recent work youwill find two of the Peter Scott Gallery collection’s mostrecent acquisitions: cave that coughed and girl who strokesbees. Acquired through support from the Peter Scott GalleryCharitable Trust, they are outstanding examples of themysterious nature of Goodyear’s work. In the exhibition youwill find unlikely relationships and carefully constructedcoincidences that are delicate in their nature and unsettlingin their content. Drawing is the cornerstone of Goodyear’s

practice and it canbe seenthroughout adisplay that wasselected by theartist and includesa recent animationpiece.

RACHEL GOODYEAR

NEW TO THE COLLECTIONPerformance by Franko B.

Photo Hugo Glendinning

Rachel Goodyear, cave that

coughed, 2009

Courtesy of the artist and

Peter Scott Gallery

Don’t miss...

CO.CHAMELEON KITH/KIN20 October see page 21

23 NOVEMBER – 16 DECEMBER PETER SCOTT GALLERY

Public Opening, 6.30pm 22 November (followed by gig, see Page 26)

Was I there? brings together film footage,memorabilia, posters and artists’ responses tomusic, particularly rock, punk and noise. Originalpromotional posters from gigs that took place inthe late 70s and early 80s document events thatused the space close to where the gallery nowstands, but before it existed; The Damned,AC/DC and John Cooper Clarke feature to namea few. The other artifacts seem authentic; butdid it happen? Was I there?

The 70s and 80s posters by artist and curatorJohn Angus are joined with work from IainForsyth & Jane Pollard, Juneau Projects andJamie Shovlin in a show that looks at fact,fabrication and a sometimes hazy recollection ofmusic history.

Although originally made as a promotional toolto be fly-posted around the venue andsurrounding area, 70s and 80s gig posters are

now highly sought after. To honour their originaluse, there will be space in the gallery where youcan flypost your own posters and flyers forevents real or imagined. Just bring them alongto the show when you visit.

WAS I THERE?

NUFFIELD THEATRE 8PM 22 NOVEMBER

Juneau Brothers’ performances examine relationshipsbetween musical performance, installation art andsculpture. They build their own hand-made electronicinstruments, which, in conjunction with the bespokesoftware they utilise, form the backbone of theirperformances. In more recent performances JuneauBrothers have begun to use video projections comprised ofsound-reactive animations that form both a backdrop andvisual illustration to accompany the music. See P26

JUNEAU BROTHERS IN A DOUBLE-BILL PERFORMANCE WITH ACTION HERO

John Angus, Stiff Little Fingers, 1979, screenprint

Image Credit: Juneau Projects, Aldeburgh Sketch 04, 2010

Don’t miss...

ACTION HERO22 November see page 26

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CONCERTS

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London-based ensembleChroma make their firstLancaster appearance to presenttwo superb commissions, one ofwhich celebrates the 100thanniversary of Mahler’s Das Liedvon der Erde. This ensemblehave won over many diverseaudiences through theiradvocacy, commitment andpassion for new music.

So much to look forward to - Ido hope you’ll join me for manyof these evenings filled withworld-class music.

This season we have a stunningline-up of A-list artists, includingsome of the UK’s best lovedclassical musicians, such assoprano Amanda Roocroft,pianist Martin Roscoe and theacclaimed Schubert Ensemble.

We are thrilled to havediscovered some incredible newtalent. We will feature Scottishharpist Ruth Wall, showcasingher beautiful trio of instruments,an exciting new jazz and soulseptet, Sector 7, and one of thefinest youth orchestras in theworld, Chetham's SymphonyOrchestra, to open our season.

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Sector 7, 1 December

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CONCERTS

PAUL MANN CONDUCTORSTEPHEN THRELFALL CONDUCTORELEANOR KORNAS PIANO

BERLIOZ Roman Carnival Overture, Op.9 SCRIABIN Piano concerto in F Sharp Minor, Op. 20 BERLIOZ Symphonie Fantastique

20 OCTOBER 7.30PM GREAT HALL

WEB ADVANCE: £17.50 / £14.50 (£14.50 /£12.50 CONCESSIONS)£7 YOUNG PERSON / STUDENTSTANDARD: £19 / £16 (£16, £14 CONCESSIONS).£8.50 YOUNG PERSON / STUDENT

Chetham's Symphony Orchestra has an outstanding international reputationas one of the finest young orchestras in the world.

We feature one of Chetham’s star pupils, Eleanor Kornas, in a concerto bythe great Russian composer, Scriabin. The concerto is flanked by two ofBerlioz’s most cherished works. The energetic and lyrical “Roman Carnival”overture opens the concert, ending with the Berlioz’s epic SymphonieFantastique - one of the most important works of the 19th century. This isRomantic music at it’s finest.

"Chetham's Symphony Orchestra performed with a richness manyprofessional orchestras might envy" - The Independent

Preview Concert 6.45pm

CHETHAM’S SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Don’t miss...

QUARANTINE ENTITLED22 October see page 22

HAYDN Sonata in D Hob XVI/37 SCHUBERT Impromptu in A flat D899 No. 4 CHOPIN Nocturne in D flat Op.27 No. 2 DEBUSSY La Cathedrale Engloutie (Preludes Book 1) BARTÓK Allegro Barbaro LISZT Hungarian Rhapsody No. 11

27 OCTOBER 7.30PM GREAT HALL

WEB ADVANCE: £21.50 / £18.50 (£18.50, £16.50 CONCESSIONS)£7 YOUNG PERSON / STUDENTSTANDARD: £23 / £20 (£20, £18 CONCESSIONS)£8.50 YOUNG PERSON / STUDENT

The highlight of our Steinway Piano Campaign is an evening of music andconversation with special guests, pianist Martin Roscoe and Ulrich Gerhartz,Director of Concert and Artist Services, Steinway & Sons.

In the first half, Martin and Ulrich will examine the mysteries of the piano.Ulrich is Steinway’s own virtuoso technician and his talents are indispensableto the world’s leading pianists. He will give us an insight into his amazing lifeas a guardian of the Steinway quality and his family of instruments aroundthe world.

The second half showcases the talents of one of the UK’s foremost pianistswith a selection of some of the most wonderful music written for piano.


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MARTIN ROSCOE PIANOULRICH GERHARTZ STEINWAY TECHNICIAN

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CONCERTS

CHRISTOPHER AUSTINCONDUCTOR SADHBH DENNEDYSOPRANO AVI AVITALMANDOLIN

BARCHAM-STEVENS The North Wind was a Woman DAVID BRUCE Dhyana - Songs for soprano and ensemble

3 NOVEMBER 7.30PM GREAT HALL

WEB ADVANCE: £15.50 / £13 (£13, £10.50 CONCESSIONS)£7 YOUNG PERSON / STUDENTSTANDARD: £17 / £14.50 (£14.50, £12 CONCESSIONS)£8.50 YOUNG PERSON / STUDENT

EARTH is a programme based onnatural forces, with movingmelodies sung by the Wind, theNight, the Moon, the Snow andthe Mountain and a new pieceinspired by the centenary ofMahler's "Das Lied von der Erde".

“You ask what my soul does awayin the sky, I inwardly smile but Icannot reply; Like the peach-blossom carried away by thestream, I soar to a world of whichyou cannot dream.”

Podium Lecture 1.00pm Pre-Concert Talk 6.45pm

EARTH CHROMACHAMBER ENSEMBLE

CHRIS WATSON SOUND RECORDIST

9 NOVEMBER 7PM LICA BUILDING

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From 54 degrees North on the shores of Morecambe Bay to 78degrees South beneath the surface of the frozen sea off the coast ofRoss Island, Antarctica. Chris Watson is one of the world's leadingrecorders of wildlife and natural phenomena. He traces a sonicconnection through the rhythm and music recorded in the largestand most sound rich habitaton our planet.

A JOURNEY SOUTH

AMANDA ROOCROFTSOPRANO JOSEPH MIDDLETONPIANO



'The end of the affair' charts a love affair (through song) of a youngwoman who begins a Saturday morning asking the eternal question - otell me the truth about love?

Lancashire born soprano, AmandaRoocroft, has become one of the mostenduring British singers of hergeneration.

This unusual dramatic recital tells thestory through songs by composersincluding Britten, Schumann,Boulanger, Brahms, Ireland, Strauss,Rachmaninov, Copland and Kurt Weill.It is all told in the first person and allfrom only her point of view - a 21stcentury Liederspiel.


THE END OF THE AFFAIR

RUTH WALLHARP

Programme to include:G. de MACHAUT Douce dame Jolie PHILIP GLASS OpeningARVO PÄRT Pari Intervallo GF HANDEL Passacaglia from Suite VIIMAXWELL DAVIES Farewell to Stromness PIAZZOLLA Chanson de la naissance


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This extraordinary and beguilingprogramme demonstrates theversatility of three very differentharps – the Gaelic wire, theRenaissance bray and the Scottishlever. Scottish harpist, Ruth Wallfollows the history of these uniqueinstruments from the 13th century to the current day. The concert ispresented in the round, for a close-up experience of these beautifulinstruments.

Podium Lecture 1.00pmPreview Concert 6.45pm

THE GIRL WITH THREE HARPS

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CONCERTS

BRAHMS Piano Quartet in C minor JOE CUTLER Slippery Music DVOŘÁK Piano Quintet



The Schubert Ensemble has established itself over 28 years as one of theworld’s leading exponents of music for piano and strings. There is a beautifulrepertoire for the combination and the works on tonight’s programme byDvořák and Brahms represent two of the most masterly examples.

The Ensemble has not only carved its reputation based on these classic pieces,but has also played a vital role as commissioners of many new works. SlipperyMusic by Joe Cutler premiered last year at the Cheltenham InternationalFestival - a lively, virtuosic and fun centrepiece to this evocative and captivatingprogramme.

Pre-Concert Talk 6.45pm

THE SCHUBERT ENSEMBLE

Photo Credit: John Clark

Don’t miss...

WAS I THERE23 November - 16 December see page 9

1 DECEMBER 7.30PM GREAT HALL

WEB ADVANCE: £15.50 / £13 (£13, £10.50CONCESSIONS)£7 YOUNG PERSON / STUDENTSTANDARD: £17 / £14.50 (£14.50, £12CONCESSIONS)£8.50 YOUNG PERSON / STUDENT

New on the jazz scene, an extraordinary groupof talented vocalists and instrumentalists,Sector7 takes jazz to a new level with excitingand daring arrangements.

Vocalists Emma Smith, Sarah Ellen Hughes (aLancaster graduate), Kwabena Adjepong andShakka Philip merge the gap between genres byexploring jazz and soul standards in inspiringand thrilling harmony.

They give a session featuring Gershwin, StevieWonder, Chick Corea, Silje Nergaard, plus acombination of Jill Scott, Cole Porter, HerbieHancock, Rodgers & Hammerstein. There arecertain to be a few jazz-infused Christmas tunes too.

Podium Lecture 1.00pm Preview Concert 6.45pm

SECTOR 7

Manchester Camerata Ensemble 26.1.12

Apollo Saxophone Quartet 2.2.12

Foden’s Brass Band 9.2.12

Salomewith Sound Affairs 16.2.12

Brodsky Quartet “Wheel for Tunes” 23.2.12

Silencio, Tango Orchestra 1.3.12

Mark Padmore, Tenor Andrew West, Piano 8.3.12

Jennifer Pike, Violin Kathryn Stott, Piano Doric StringQuartet 15.3.12

Lancashire Sinfonietta featuring Xuefei Yang, Guitar22.3.12

For our exclusive 2011/12 concert subscriber offer pleasecontact Jo via our box office on 01524 594151 or [email protected]

COMING UP IN SPRING 2012(FULL DETAILS IN OUR FORTHCOMING SPRING 2012 BROCHURE)

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The season launches with aparticular highlight: FORTNIGHT,Proto-type Theater’s two-weeklong piece originallycommissioned by us anddeveloped at LancasterUniversity’s Infolab, before goingon to win a Sandbox Award atBristol’s Pervasive Media Studioand a run at Bristol Old Vic. Thepiece returns to Lancaster inOctober and is a poeticmeditation on the city, takingplace online, on your phone andon the streets. You’ll never seeLancaster in the same wayagain.

As ever, our performanceprogramme includes majornames that have influencedgenerations of artists, plusexciting new companiesemerging onto the nationalscene. The autumn sees showsfrom companies with whom wehave long-term presenting orcommissioning relationshipssuch as Quarantine, RecklessSleepers and CompanyChameleon, and first-time visitsfrom the likes of Action Hero,Ben Wright’s bgroup, and thewonderful collaborative duoJonathan Burrows and MatteoFargion.

Matt FentonDirector, Live at LICA(Theatre/Danceprogrammer)[email protected]

THEATRE, DANCE&LIVE ART

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“The place in England to see the most innovative new theatre”Guardian Insider’s Guide to the Arts, October 2010

Action Hero, 22 November. Photo Credit: Briony Campbell

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THEATRE & DANCE

17 - 29 OCTOBER LANCASTER CITY & CAMPUS


Something poetic, beautiful and strange is coming to Lancaster. Fortnightwill encourageyou to peel back the layers of where you live; to look for secrets and surprises; to meetsomeone new or hide in a crowd.

“It’s not a play. It’s not a game. It’s a series of fireworks and you have the matches…”

Fortnight is a two-week bespoke experience that unfolds in real-time for participants wholive in Lancaster. It is a theatrical intervention into daily life that takes place via the modesof communication we use every day (mobile phone, email and post), and throughinvitations to interact with objects located across the city.

Over the course of two weeks you will receive secret invites, poetic nudges and mysteriouscommunications that will ask you to look again at the way you navigate the city.

Spaces are strictly limited, and you must book by 5pm on 13th October to take part. Bookings cannot be made after this date.

A Nuffield New Works Commission from Nuffield Theatre Lancaster. Commissioned byMayfest and Watershed. Fortnight was a 2010 Theatre Sandbox Commission inpartnership with the Bristol Old Vic and has been co-commissioned by Contact Theatre.Fortnight has received support from the National Lottery through Arts Council England.

www.fortnightproject.com

PROTO-TYPE THEATER:

FORTNIGHT

20 OCTOBER 8PM NUFFIELD THEATRE


Kith/Kin is a double-bill from Company Chameleon founders Anthony Missen and KevinTurner exploring masculinity and male identity. Before Night Fell, created withchoreographer Beth Cassani, looks at notions of friendship, camaraderie and bravery, andsees the company develop concepts of physical risk, game structures, intimacy,vulnerability, power and manipulation.

Rites uses the personal and shared histories of Missen and Turner, charting the passagefrom childhood, through adolescence into adulthood. Powerful and poignant in itsexploration of those events and experiences that shape us as friends, brothers, fathers andsons, the work combines bold athleticism with moments of touching sensitivity.

Approx: 90mins. 14yrs +

“A class act” The Herald

“…explosive economy and breathtaking power and conviction (4 stars)” The Times

www.companychameleon.com

COMPANY CHAMELEON

KITH/KIN

Don’t miss...

FRANKO B Opening 20 Oct at 6.30pm see page 8

Photo Credit: Brian Slater

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THEATRE & DANCE

22 OCTOBER 8PM NUFFIELD THEATRE


“A truly wonderful company that uses the lives and experiences of real people as thestarting point for all their shows and who put their subjects centre stage and let themspeak for themselves.” The Guardian

Entitled is about hope, privilege and disappointment, and the things we do to try to makeour life complete. It's about sometimes being centre-stage and sometimes waiting in thewings.

Devised and performed by three technicians (Greg Akehurst, Chris Whitwood and LisaMattocks), three dancers (John Killroy, Joanne Fong and Fiona Wright), and a writer (SoniaHughes), Entitled takes the form of a theatrical ‘get-in’ and a ‘get-out’: the usually hiddenchoreography of transforming a theatre from an empty space into a stage for a show, andback again.

Commissioned by the Royal Exchange Theatre, Sadler’s Wells and Curve Theatre, Leicester.Entitled is a co-production between Quarantine and the Royal Exchange Theatre.

Approx: 90mins.

"(Entitled) hums with quiet honesty, unflashy reveals, tender regrets and risk-taking (4 stars)" The Guardian

www.qtine.com

QUARANTINE

ENTITLED


The Featherstonehaughs (and partner company The Cholmondeleys) are amongst theUK’s most enduring contemporary dance companies. Under the direction of LeaAnderson, they have sustained a highly distinctive output for over 25 years. One of themost important figures in British dance, Anderson is known for her original and off-kilterchoreographic style and for championing a meticulous creative process.

Edits (Wed 2 Nov)

With Edits, Lea Anderson is at her sumptuous best, crafting an alluring world which playslike a series of film ‘takes’. Designed by Simon Corder and richly costumed by three-times.Oscar winning designer Sandy Powell, the performers switch between different femalearchetypes, tumbling in and out of the frame, all set to a live sound-score by Steve Blakeand Will Saunders.

Approx: 70mins. 14yrs+

The Featherstonehaughs Draw on the Sketchbooks of Egon Schiele (Thu 3 Nov)

In a revival of this widely acclaimed 1998 show, the company bring to life the tormentedand stunning artistic vision of Austrian expressionist artist Egon Schiele.


“Prepare to be amazed: contemporary dance performances by the Featherstonehaughswill blow your mind” Time Out

Edits will be followed by a post-show discussion.

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THE FEATHERSTONEHAUGHS

EDITS 2 NOVEMBER 8PM NUFFIELD THEATRE

THE FEATHERSTONEHAUGHS

DRAW ON THE SKETCHBOOKS OF EGON SCHIELE3 NOVEMBER 8PM NUFFIELD THEATRE

Schools WorkshopThe company are running a contemporary dance & choreographyworkshop for schools and colleges. A full schools pack is alsoavailable. Contact [email protected] for more info.

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THEATRE & DANCE

10 & 11 NOVEMBER 8PM NUFFIELD THEATRE


Internationally acclaimed Anglo-Belgian performance company Reckless Sleepers bringtheir touring production of Schrödinger to Lancaster.

In 1933 Erwin Schrödinger won the Nobel Prize for his contribution to quantummechanics. He theorized a box in which a cat exists as living and dead at the same time. In1998 Reckless Sleepers built that box – and now over a decade later, they are climbingback inside. In one of the company’s most celebrated performance pieces the impossible isprobable, and truth and illusion are inseparable. Laws are made, bent and then broken.

Schrödinger is a visually mesmerizing performance that sways between question andanswer, chaos and order, what we can measure and what we cannot.

Reckless Sleepers are also running workshops for schools and colleges (see above). Theperformance and workshop are accompanied by a publication specifically exploring themaking of this important work: Trial - A study of the devising process in Reckless Sleepers’‘Schrodinger’s Box’. For more information, contact us at [email protected]

The 10 November performance is followed by a post-show discussion with the company.


www.reckless-sleepers.co.uk

RECKLESS SLEEPERS:

SCHRÖDINGER

Schools WorkshopThe company are running a theatre devisingworkshop for schools and colleges. [email protected] for more info.

15 NOVEMBER 8PM NUFFIELD THEATRE


Following on from the critical success of bgroup’s extraordinary last work about around,and the Nuffield/Ludus co-production Consequences, Jerwood award-winningchoreographer Ben Wright creates his most ambitious work to date for his inspirationaland distinctive company, bgroup.

The Lessening of Differencemarks an exciting new collaboration for Wright with authorDavid Charles Manners (In the Shadow of Crows) that reflects upon the concept ofintimacy. Known for exceptional production values and stirring emotional aesthetics, thisstunning new piece of dance-theatre ignites dynamic connections between performersand audience with imagery that moves from the personal and particular to the universal.

With an electrifying sound design by Alan Stones and sumptuous lighting by Guy Hoare,Wright and his quartet of exceptional dancers invite you to dream and join them insnowfall.

“If you're looking for something that's both new and impressive then this could be yourbest bet” Time Out

www.bgroup.org.uk

15yrs+

BEN WRIGHT / BGROUP:

THE LESSENING OF DIFFERENCE

Photo Credit: Chris Nash

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THEATRE & DANCE

22 NOVEMBER 8PM NUFFIELD THEATRE


To mark the opening of our new exhibition Was I There?, exploring the history andmythology of Lancaster University’s gig heyday, we present a double-bill performance ‘gig’from contemporary artists exploring the iconography of rock, punk and noise.

Action Hero

Poised on the edge of catastrophe,Frontman is a furiously loud, raucousreproduction of the all the best gigs younever saw. With borrowed musings fromiconic frontmen, the ghost ofElvis/Dolly/Kurt/Iggy is channelled by a girlin sequins. She turns up the volume,humps the speakers and tells the crowdshe loves them.

Action Hero enact a defiant, brazen, half-cut version of a faded comeback gig,complete with dry ice, lip-syncs andextreme noise. Balancing betweeneuphoria and car crash, this is part-gig,part-performance with a DIY approach toanalogue sound.

www.actionhero.org.uk

Juneau Brothers

Juneau Brothers’ performances examinerelationships between musicalperformance, installation art and sculpture.They build their own hand-made electronicinstruments, which, in conjunction withthe bespoke software they utilise, form thebackbone of their performances. In recentperformances they have utilised multiplescreen video projections comprised ofsound-reactive animations that form botha backdrop and visual illustration of themusic.

You can find the work of Juneau Brothersin the Peter Scott Gallery exhibition Was Ithere? From 23rd November until 16thDecember.

www.juneauprojects.co.uk

ACTION HERO & JUNEAU BROTHERS

FRONTMAN AND JUNEAU BROTHERS

Don’t miss...

WAS I THEREOpening 22 November at 6.30pm see page 9

Photo Credit: Briony Campbell

3 DECEMBER 8PM NUFFIELD THEATRE


Cheap Lecture is a translation of John Cage's Lecture On Nothing, presented as a rhythmicspoken performance set to music. In a rant about empty hands, audience, time, repetitionand dancing, Jonathan Burrows and Matteo Fargion reflect upon and continue thejourney begun in their earlier trilogy of work, Both Sitting Duet (2002), The Quiet Dance(2005) and Speaking Dance (2006).

The Cow Piece repeats the same structure. Using objects, text, movement and sound, it isa chaotic meditation upon dance, music and mortality. With philosophy and wit, the twoartists reflect on their work, drawing us outwards into a series of unforeseen images anddigressions.

Cheap Lecture and The Cow Piece have so far been invited to 28 countries around theworld, and Cheap Lecturewas selected for the 2009 'best of the year' at HetTheaterfestival in Brussels.

“There are few performers who can hold an audience captive like this double act... thetiming of every note, shrug, laugh and gesture is awesome. (Five stars).” The Guardian


JONATHAN BURROWS & MATTEO FARGION

CHEAP LECTURE AND THE COW PIECE

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SECTOR77 December see page 17

Photo Credit: Herman Sorgeloos

SPORTSCENTREFREE PASS OFFER!Present this voucher at the Sports Centrereception and gain access to all facilitiesand classes (see terms and conditions)

+ ClimbingWall andBoulderingCave+ SwimmingPoolwith a ‘.oating.oor’+ SaunaandSteamRoom+ SportsHall andSquashCourts+ TeamSportsFields+ 100StationGym+ InstructedClasses+ JuniorActivities

Terms and Conditions: The voucher entitles the bearer to one free day pass and must be redeemed by 30/11/11. If you wish touse the gym or climbing wall you must undertake a free induction session before you claim your free day pass - please telephoneto book this in advance. No cash alternative/one voucher per person/not be used in conjunction with any other o,er.

Generalenquiriesandbookings:

01524 510600email: [email protected]

Since the day we opened the door of our first restaurant, Quite Simply French in 1995 we’ve been on a mission to achieve excellence and have fun. We work hard to create inviting menus and the right ambience so that you enjoy yourself every time. The Quite Simply Group promises you innovative ideas, fresh ingredients expertly infused with love.

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If you’re after something a little special, come andenjoy a cup of Atkinson’s finest fair-trade tea orcoffee and a slice of quite simply the best cake oncampus, supplied to us by The Ginger Bakers ofKendal. Our bar also boasts an impressive selectionof locally brewed bottled beers, wines, lagers, cidersand spirits. We are open 11.00 – 4.00 Monday –Friday during term time and from an hour beforethe show on performance nights.

GALLERY SHOPFrom silver jewellery to sock monster toys, potteryto postcards, the Live at LICA shop based in thePeter Scott Gallery features an exciting and variedselection of work by local artists and craft makers.We also stock a large range of books, CDs andDVDs which relate to the current season, and coverdiverse artistic practices including an exciting mix ofpublications and limited editions from the Live ArtDevelopment Agency 'Unbound' range.

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EAT DRINKSHOP

No Booking / Online Fees

We have now completely scrapped all of ourinternet transaction fees. Regardless of how youchoose to pay, we don’t implement any booking,internet or postage fees.

Concession rates apply to seniors (over 60s), theunemployed, disabled people and their essentialcompanions. We also have specific rates forstudents (full-time education) and under 16s.Where appropriate ID will be required oncollection of tickets – therefore advanceconcessions tickets must be collected in person.

Box Office Location

The Box Office can be found at the rear of thePeter Scott Gallery, by the Making Time garden.On the evening of shows and events, the boxoffice is now located in the Peter Scott Gallery.

Payment

Whether you book online or in person, we acceptall major credit and debit cards except AmericanExpress or Diners Cards.

Social Networks

Find us at www.facebook.com/liveatlica or Twitter users can tweet us direct @liveatlica

Group Bookings

Special ticket deals are available for groupsincluding school parties. Please contact the boxoffice on 01524 594151 for further information.

Refunds and Exchanges These will not normally be made unless aperformance has been cancelled. Please note allweb advance tickets are non refundable. We areunable to reserve seats without payment.

Dancing Lancaster

Dancing Lancaster is a new scheme making iteasier for you to discover the rich and diverserange of dance across the City by signpostingclasses, performances, festivals and more. Visitwww.dancinglancaster.org

Gift Vouchers

Available in multiples of £5 / £10. Please contactthe box office for more information.

FOR THE CHEAPEST TICKETS AND OFFERS BOOK ONLINE VIA WWW.LIVEATLICA.ORG

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All details listed in this programme are correct at time of going to press. E&OE

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The Great Hall Standard Seating Plan

Box Office Opening Hours

Opening from 22 August

Monday to Friday 11am – 5pm, and untilthe show on the evenings ofperformances. An answer-phone operatesoutside of these times.

Gallery Opening Hours

The Peter Scott Gallery is open duringexhibitions Monday to Friday, 11am – 5pmand Saturday 11am – 4pm.

Accessibility

All our venues are fully accessible includingnearby car parking spaces (see mapopposite).

We have hearing loop systems in the BoxOffice, Great Hall and the Nuffield Theatre.

Guide / assistance dogs are welcome inthe foyer and auditoria.

Patrons including: wheelchair users,disabled people and their essentialcompanions are now able to book ticketsdirectly online should they wish to do so.

Please contact us in advance with anyspecial access requirements.

HOW TO FIND US

By Car

Leave the M6 motorway at junction 33and take the A6 north towards Lancaster.Turn right at the third set of traffic lightson the A6 into the University main drive.Take the first exit left from the roundaboutat the top of the main drive and followsigns for the Nuffield Theatre, Peter ScottGallery or Great Hall.

Parking

Visitor parking is available (free anywhereon campus after 6pm and weekends),including wheelchair accessible spaces.See map for nearest locations for parking.For weekday parking there are pay anddisplay machines, alternatively parkingscratchcards can be bought at theReception lodge. Parking charges onlyapply weekdays before 6pm.

Postal Address

Live at LICAGreat Hall ComplexLancaster UniversityLancaster LA1 4YW

By Bus

Buses (numbers X1, 2, 2A, 3 and 4) leavefrom the centre of Lancaster very regularly(every 5 minutes on weekdays) for the 20minute journey to the University. Busesalso leave the city centre at CommonGarden Street for the University. For businformation call ‘Traveline’ on 0871 20022 33. All buses drop off at the Universityunderpass, beneath Alexandra Square inthe centre of campus.

By Bike

A scenic cycle route links campus toLancaster city centre. The route takesaround 25 minutes.

By Train

There are direct rail links betweenLancaster and London, Birmingham,Leeds, Manchester, Oxford and majorcities in Scotland. The X1 bus service runsbetween the Railway Station and theUniversity every 20 minutes Mon - Satdaytimes and hourly on Sundayafternoons and evenings. Taxis are alsoavailable from outside the station.Lancaster Railway Station is a 5 minutewalk away from the city centre.

THIS BROCHURE IS AVAILABLE IN LARGE PRINT FORMAT. PLEASE CONTACT THE BOX OFFICE (01524 594151) FOR A COPY.

Live at LICA is sited inthe Great Hall complexon the campus ofLancaster University, set in 250 acres ofbeautiful landscapedparkland south ofLancaster city centre

FORTNIGHT 17 - 29 OCTOBER LANCASTER CITY & CAMPUS

CHETHAMS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 20 OCTOBER 7.30PM GREAT HALL

COMPANY CHAMELEON: KITH/KIN 20 OCTOBER 8PM NUFFIELD THEATRE

FRANKO B: SOMEONE TO LOVE 21 OCTOBER – 12 NOVEMBER PETER SCOTT GALLERYOpening 6.30pm, 20 October

NEW TO THE COLLECTION: RACHEL GOODYEAR 21 OCTOBER – 16 DECEMBER PETER SCOTT GALLERYOpening 6.30pm, 20 October

QUARANTINE: ENTITLED 22 OCTOBER 8PM NUFFIELD THEATRE

MARTIN ROSCOE PIANO 27 OCTOBER 7.30PM GREAT HALL

THE FEATHERSTONEHAUGHS: EDITS 2 NOVEMBER 8PM NUFFIELD THEATRE

CHROMA CHAMBER ENSEMBLE 3 NOVEMBER 7.30PM GREAT HALL

THE FEATHERSTONEHAUGHS: DRAW ON THE SKETCHBOOKS OF EGON SCHIELE 3 NOVEMBER 8PM NUFFIELD THEATRE

CHRIS WATSON: A JOURNEY SOUTH 9 NOVEMBER 7PM LICA BUILDING

THE END OF THE AFFAIR 10 NOVEMBER 7.30PM GREAT HALL

RECKLESS SLEEPERS: SCHRÖDINGER 10 & 11 NOVEMBER 8PM NUFFIELD THEATRE

BEN WRIGHT / BGROUP: THE LESSENING OF DIFFERENCE 15 NOVEMBER 8PM NUFFIELD THEATRE

THE GIRL WITH THREE HARPS 17 NOVEMBER 7.30PM GREAT HALL

ACTION HERO & JUNEAU BROTHERS 22 NOVEMBER 8PM NUFFIELD THEATRE

WAS I THERE? 23 NOVEMBER – Opening 6.30pm, 22 November 16 DECEMBER PETER SCOTT GALLERY

THE SCHUBERT ENSEMBLE 24 NOVEMBER 7.30PM GREAT HALL

SECTOR 7 1 DECEMBER 7.30PM GREAT HALL

BURROWS & FARGION: CHEAP LECTURE AND THE COW PIECE 3 DECEMBER 8PM NUFFIELD THEATRE

DIARY AUTUMN 2011

DATES

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Documents

Live at LICA Autumn 2011 Brochure