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Talks & Events - May 2008 All events are free except where indicated. To book ticketed events call 020 7306 0055. |
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May |
Thursday
1 May 2008, 19:00 Do I Look Queer?: Some Explicit Portraits Artist Sadie Lee and Dr Jonathan Kemp journey through the Gallery to find evidence of queer lives in the obvious, and not-so-obvious places. Free but tickets required and available on the night, from 17.00, on a first come, first served basis. |
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Friday
2 May 2008, 18:30 Music Simon Lepper's Spring Voices Catherine Hopper (mezzo-soprano) and Simon Lepper (piano). Following the success of last year's series of concerts, pianist Simon Lepper returns with outstanding singers from British Conservatoires. Free |
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Thursday
8 May 2008, 19:00 Film Jake Auerbach Film Season: Sickert's London Dir. Jake Auerbach, 2005 (68 mins) This third film in the Jake Auerbach film season explores the life and work of Walter Sickert, the father of modern British painting. With music by Jools Holland and Sickert's writings read by Alan Bennett, this film conjures up the spirit of one of Europe's greatest yet oftenmisunderstood artists. Free but tickets required and available on the night, from 17.00, on a first come, first served basis. |
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9 May 2008, 18:30 Music Joanne Pooley Trio Joanne Pooley (vocals), Steve Lodder (piano) and Andy Hamill (bass) perform music from their latest CD, Try Not To Stare (2007). Free |
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Thursday
15 May 2008, 19:00 Debate: Sport and Art: A Clash of Cultures? As Britain prepares for the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2012, and the National Portrait Gallery develops its own celebrations for the Cultural Olympiad, a distinguishedpanel of guests ñ including Olympic organisers, artists and sportspeople ñ consider the key issues in sport, art and cultural policy. Chaired by National Portrait Gallery Director Sandy Nairne. Debate organised in collaboration with Museums and Galleries Month Free but tickets required and available on the night, from 17.00, on a first come, first served basis. |
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16 May 2008, 18:30 Music Vicky Wright and Peter Willcock Peter Willcock (actor/singer) and Vicky Wright (clarinet) present a programme of story telling, non-story telling, actions and music, including two premieres of new works by composers Matthew Shlomowitz and Adam de la Cour. Free |
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22 May 2008, 19:00  Brilliant Women Exhibition Tour Lipspeaking Event Exhibition co-curator Elizabeth Eger introduces this Porter Gallery exhibition, which explores the impact of the original 'Bluestocking'Circle. Free but tour tickets required and available on the night, from 17.00, on a first come, first served basis. |
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23 May 2008, 18:30 Music Baluji Shrivastav Baluji Shrivastav (sitar) performs North Indian classical music from his third album Shadow Of The Lotus, accompanied by tabla and tanpura. Free |
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30 May 2008, 18:30 Music Orla Murphy Quartet This up-and-coming Irish vocalist sings a variety of jazz standards and songs from her critically acclaimed debut album, Wishful Thinking (2007). Free |
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