Events
There are lots of creative events in Canterbury district from exhibitions and open studios, arts and community festivals to a lively music scene.
If you'd like to post your own event here, please email cassy.fry@canterbury.gov.uk
Canterbury Anifest 2008 - Bob Godfrey's Adult Movies
Saturday 11th October
Time: 12.00pm - 5.00pmPlace: Cragg Lecture Theatre, UCA
For this year's Canterbury Anifest the University College for the Creative Arts will be screening a selection of Bob Godfrey's rarely screened 'adult' movies, Henry 9-5, Karma Sutra Rides Again, Dream Doll, Instant Sex . tame by today's standards! Please be advised this session may not be suitable for Children.
Admission: FREE
More information
For information visit: www.canterburyanifest.com or call 01227 862 267Canterbury Anifest 2008 - Bob Godfrey's Adult Movies
Saturday 18th October
Time: 12.00pm - 5.00pmPlace: Cragg Lecture Theatre, UCA
For this year's Canterbury Anifest the University College for the Creative Arts will be screening a selection of Bob Godfrey's rarely screened 'adult' movies, Henry 9-5, Karma Sutra Rides Again, Dream Doll, Instant Sex . tame by today's standards! Please be advised this session may not be suitable for Children.
Admission: FREE
More information
For information visit: www.canterburyanifest.com or call 01227 862 267A Way With Words -A Book Fair like no other
Sunday 19th October
Time: 11.00am - 4.00pmPlace: Horsebridge Community Arts Centre, Whitstable
Come along and meet the authors - and we still have some places left for authors wishing to take part
Admission: £1
More information
For more information please email: locus_arts@yahoo.comCanterbury Anifest 2008 - Animation Live!
Sunday 26th October
Place: Orange Street Music Club, 15 Orange Street, Canterbury, CT1 2JAOne of the most exciting events from last year's festival, Animation Live is back! Animated shorts will have new soundtracks created and performed live to the public following daylong workshop at Orange Street Music Club
Admission: FREE
More information
For more information contact: stefan@orangestreetmusic.comCanterbury Anifest 2008 - RCA Showcase
Monday 27th October
Time: 7.30pmPlace: Powell Lecture Theatre, Canterbury Christ Church University
The Royal College of Art's international reputation has attracted some of the best up and coming Directors from across the world. Graduate and star of last year's Anifest, Suzie Templeton, went on to win the Oscar for her touching interpretation of Prokofiev's classic 'Peter and the Wolf'. Curated by Tim Webb, this screening promises to be a delightful and thought-provoking journey through the past 20 years as we rifle through the RCA archives searching for some forgotten gems
Admission: FREE
More information
For information visit: www.canterburyanifest.com or call 01227 862 267Canterbury Anifest 2008 - Kent Animation Showcase
Wednesday 29th October
Time: 7.00pmPlace: Cragg Lecture Theatre, UCA
From the county that brought you Bagpuss, the Kent Animation Showcase is bursting to show you the work of the next generation of budding filmmakers from the garden of England! The University College for the Creative Arts, Canterbury Christ Church University and the University of Kent have teamed up to present an eclectic mix of work from the graduates of the fantastic Animation and film courses the City has to offer
Admission: FREE
More information
For information visit: www.canterburyanifest.com or call 01227 862 267Canterbury Anifest 2008 - Run Wrake - Animation Guest Lecture
Thursday 30th October
Time: 7.30pmPlace: Powell Lecture Theatre, Canterbury Christ Church University
Multi-award winning animator and illustrator Run Wrake will be visiting Canterbury Christ Church University to talk about working in the animation industry for over 10 years. His work includes the widely acclaimed short film Rabbit, music visuals for U2 and Howie B, and commercials for Coca-Cola and Natwest.
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For information visit: www.canterburyanifest.com or call 01227 862 267Tea Dance
Saturday 1st November
Time: 2.30pm - 5.00pmPlace: Ashford Road Community Association Hall, (A28) Thanington Without, Canterbury
Trip the light fantastic to good music and come and enjoy ballroom and latin dancing. Afternoon tea provided at 4.00 pm and all for £5 admission. You'll meet new friends who also enjoy dancing and range from the beginner to the more advanced. Now every 1st Saturday each month.
More information
For further information please call Pauline on 01304-840515 or Sue on 01304-841435.Canterbury Anifest 2008
Saturday 1st November
Time: 10.00am - 21.30pmPlace: Gulbenkian Theatre & Cinema
It's bigger, it's better and it's back for another year of workshops, seminars and screenings for everybody to enjoy. One of this year's festival highlights celebrates the work of the Godfather of British Animation, Bob Godfrey. Home Grown Talent also makes a welcome return to the programme as we invite a host of young people to the Gulbenkian Theatre to showcase their films exploring who and what they are in the national search to create a Portrait of a Nation.
Admission: Visit our Anifest 08 Ticket Information page for a breakdown of the day's ticket prices - www.canterburyanifest.com
More information
Tickets available from the Gulbenkian booking office from Monday 1st September on 01227 769 075. Full programme and event details available online at www.canterburyanifest.comCanterbury Anifest 2008 - Animate, the Birth of Cartoons for British Television.
Saturday 1st November - Saturday 13th December
Time: 11.00am - 5.30pmPlace: Sidney Cooper Gallery, St Peters Street, Canterbury
This exhibition explores the development of British animation for Children through the work of Bob Godfrey (Roobarb, Henrys Cat, Noah and Nelly, Bunbury Tales) and Peter Firmin (Small Films). Historically their work intersects in 1974 with the broadcasting of Roobarb and Bagpuss on the BBC. This exhibition will be accompanied by a series of workshops and events
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