An exhibition in the Old Stables Gallery (Diss Corn Hall)
until 26th August 2011 11am-4pm Mon-Sat Free
From Barsham to Albion
–an archive of material from the East Anglian Fairs of the 70s and 80s
Next year marks 40 years since the first of the legendary East Anglian fairs – which ran from 1972 to 1986 – took place. Their spirit of creativity, play and environmentalism was ahead of its time and has left a legacy today.
The fairs became renowned for providing extraordinary theatre, music, installation art, artisan stalls and other entertainments, helping to establish the careers of many who have gone on to play an important part in the cultural life of Britain.
The Corn Hall is celebrating these great happenings with an exhibition of posters, photographs, film and assorted memorabilia from the fairs, including the ultimate monthly newspaper of alternative East Anglia, the Waveney Clarion.
This exhibition will evoke memories for those who were there and will explain the magic and significance of the fairs to those who missed them.
NB! FREE PRIVATE VIEW THURSDAY 4th AUGUST 7pm
Saturday 10 September 2011
Noon-5pm & 7pm to midnight
Noon-5pm & 7pm to midnight
Tickets Day + Evening Adults £10 / Children £5
Day or Evening only Adults £7 / Children £3.50
Barsham and Albion Fairs Revisited
A retrospective and joyful celebration of the legendary Albion Fairs held in East Anglia during the 70s and 80s featuring memorable mayhem for young and old with music, performance, theatre, discussion, exhibition, film and craft stalls.
Afternoon:
Clown show by the critically acclaimed Foolhardy Folk, films by Bruce and Kevin Lacey, craft stalls,music, and the spectacular Insect Circus.
Evening:
A discussion, followed by music, fun and dancing including a reunion of The Ivory Brothers (James Lascelles and Mike Storey), supported by Reg Rabbit and the Fast Breeders and the fabulous Can-Can Girls.
Experience the atmosphere of those heady days in the specially decorated Corn Hall. Whether you were there at the time or not, there will be much to wonder at and enjoy.
Delicious food and bar all day and evening.
We are looking for local performers who would like to do short spots at the September 10th day event, preferably acoustic music or theatre.
Also if anyone would like to have a craft stall please get in touch with Madeline.
tel: 01379 642470 or email: [email protected]
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