Forthcoming Meetings, Exhibitions, Events, etc

This guide gives details of all the Lewis Carroll related events, around the world, which have come to our notice, including events arranged by the Lewis Carroll Society. If you know of an event which is not listed, we would be pleased to hear from you. Click Here to send us information about an event.


June 2010

Mervyn Peake's Alice

Western Bank Library, University of Sheffield

30 Jun 2010 To 29 Sep 2010

An exhibition of original drawings and rough sketches by Mervyn Peake, produced for his illustrated edition of Alice.

Website: http://www.shef.ac.uk/library/exhibition/alice.html

 

July 2010

The Hunting of the Snark - Contemporary Art Exhibition

Boojum and Snark Gallery, Sandown, IOW

Until 29 Aug 2010

12 artists create work inspired by the Hunting of the Snark. Described as a madly creative exhibition featuring music, photography, puppetry, painting and flags!

Website: http://boojumandsnark.com/index-2.html

 

 

Alice Through The Looking-Glass

Locations Throughout the UK

Until 29 Aug 2010

A play version of Through the Looking-Glass will be performed by the Quantum Theatre Group at various National Trust properties throughout the UK.

Contact the NT for more details.

 

 

Lewis Carroll Exhibitions

Guildford

Until 18 Sep 2010

Guildford Museum and Guildford Hosue Gallery host several displays relating to Lewis Carroll. Events include:
* Lewis Carroll and Photography: an exhibition of around 70 reproductions of Carroll's photographs.
* The Hunting of the Snark: a display of illustrated editions of the book and related ephemera.
* Carroll Collectables: pottery figures, biscuit tins, etc from over the years.
* Items from the Dodgson family home.

These exhibitions is supported by a programme of events including theatrical performances, walks and talks.

Website: http://www.guildford.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=5788

 

 

Alice in Wonderland Exhibition

Barneveld, The Netherlands

Until 1 Nov 2010

The exhibition features a large selection (around 200) of the most beautifully illustrated books and a number of original drawings.

Visitors go on a tour through Wonderland. Start in the rabbit hole, join the ever-lasting tea-party with the Hatter and the March Hare and play a game of croquet with the Red Queen.

Barneveld is situated near De Hoge Veluwe, one of the Netherlands' oldest and largest national parks.

Website: www.nairac.nl

 

 

Wonderland - a new play

Riverside Studios

29 Jul 2010 To 1 Aug 2010

Wonderland is a new play by Gyles Brandreth and Susannah Pearse based on the friendship between Lewis Carroll and Isa Bowman, the actress who played Alice on stage.
Performance by Michael Maloney and Flora Spencer-Longhurst.

Website: www.riversidestudios.co.uk

 

 

Alice in the Walled Garden

Brockwell Park, London

31 Jul 2010 To 15 Aug 2010

The walled garden at Brockwell Park becomes the setting for a promenade production of Alice, again this year.

Website: www.sixteenfeet.co.uk

 

August 2010

Wonderland - a new play

Assemby Rooms, Edinburgh

5 Aug 2010 To 30 Aug 2010

Wonderland is a new play by Gyles Brandreth and Susannah Pearse based on the friendship between Lewis Carroll and Isa Bowman, the actress who played Alice on stage.

Website: www.assemblyfestival.com

 

 

Escape to Wonderland, Exhibition

The Lightbox Woking

7 Aug 2010 To 2 Dec 2010

"Your favourite characters brought to life in the new exhibition of children's book illustration at The Light Box"

Website: thelightbox.org.uk

 

November 2010

An Evening of Utter Nonsense (Edward Lear, Lewis Carroll and all that Jazz)

Hastings Museum

Date Unknown

An entertainment featuring Geoff Hutchinson, singers and musicians, including readings from the works of Lear and Carroll and music by Neil Ardley and Michael Short.
Tickets £8 (including a glass of wine) available in advance from Hastings Museum. Phone: 01424 451 052.

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December 2010

Lewis Carroll Society Christmas Celebration

Art Workers' Guild, London

18 Dec 2010

Our most popular regular event - great food and entertainment and wonderfully friendly atmosphere.

Booking is essential.

Further details nearer the time ... but why not put the date in your diary now!