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What's Been Happening on The Big Red Sofa...
On top of the art exhibitions, readings and book signings here at the BRS
we host regular evening events. In our first few months we had a poetry season.
First up was romantic poetry...
14th Feb - Valentine
The readers were four published poets who read most enthusiastically and kept our
guests enthralled.
Due to popular demand we followed up with another
poetry evening only this time the audience had to do some of the work! Our guests read their favourite poems, either their
own work or a piece long cherished. Others just sat back and enjoyed...
...and then again
17th May 2007
Poetry Evening
Small but beautifully formed and enjoyed by all!
11th June.
Michael Putland
Our current artist launched his exciting exhibition here at The Big Red Sofa and agreed
to be interviewed by our very own Michael Parkinson aka Alan! This was a event for our audience especially those
interested in Rock 'n' Roll and/or photography!
6th July 7pm
Sam
North
The Old Country
See BOOK EVENTS for more info...
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As well as the book launches listed on the Book Events Page The Big Red Sofa has been
involved in the
Chagford Arts Festival 19th July - 22nd July.
We kicked off with the release of the final Harry Potter novel. The book went on sale
at one minute past midnight on the 21st July after a fancy dress party and quiz on the eve of the 20th July.
On Saturday 21st July local author Ian Mortimer gave a talk and signing on
his historical portrayal of Henry IV.
Grahame Blackwell enthralled us with his ideas and work on the Tapestry of Light.
A scientific insight into the nature of material reality. His theories and poetry gave a fitting end to the festival!
The festival also supports young artists so we dedicated some our wall space to
some amazing talent! Joe Williams has been photographing urban scenes for some time and his work is very evocative.
Chagford Arts Festival 2007
September 2007
The Big Red Sofa was privileged to host the quarterly Slightly Foxed gathering and
what a super evening it turned out to be!
Slightly Foxed
16th
October 2007 Breaking the Silence - Performance by Liz Rothschild Rachel
Carson wrote "Silent Spring" in 1962 overcoming the opposition of government, industry and her own failing personal
health to voice her concerns on the effects of the worlds use of chemical on the environment. The Big Red Sofa was proud to be involved in this nationally touring
play in honour of the centenary of the birth of Rachel Carson. This beautiful and moving monologue revealed
the stories that Rachel herself never told during her lifetime and how they reverberate today.
For further information please follow the link below.... http://www.rachelcarson.co.uk
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