Exhibitions
Jubilee Park, E14, Anthony Caro, Until 25 May
Reflecting the jutting architecture of Canary Wharf, Caro’s sculpture, in his signature rusted, varnished and painted steel, displays a wide range of form revealing his invention and mastery of his materials.
Hepworth Wakefield, WF1, Heather & Ivan Morison, Ben Rivers, David Thorpe, Until 10 June 2012
In the first of a new series of spring exhibitions, Heather and Ivan Morison, Ben Rivers and David Thorpe use film, sculpture, installation and performance to pose questions regarding our relationship with nature and what happens when man-made and natural worlds collide. These exhibitions explore utopian beliefs and practices and an impending sense of apocalypse.
Books
Earls Court, SW5, The London Book Fair, 16th – 18th April 2012.
In its 41st year, The London Book Fair is back at Earl’s Court.
The Old Abbey Inn, Manchester, M15, Eléna Rivera: A Preview, 19th April.
Author of Suggestions at Every Turn, Unknowne Land and Remembrance of Things Plastic, Mistakes, Accidents and the Want of Liberty amongst others and winner of the Robert Fagles prize in translation from the National Poetry Series, Eléna Rivera will read from her latest collection the The Perforated Map.
Films
Bradford, BD1, National Media Museum, Jamon, Jamon, Friday 8 April
Starring Penélope Cruz, Javier Bardem, Jordi Mollà and Armando del Rio this international Spanish hit launched Penélope Cruz’s career in 1992. Jamón, Jamón presents an intriguing exploration of class, sex and food.
Nationwide, This Must be the Place, Friday 6 April
Already hotly tipped for an Oscar, the film deals with middle-aged wealthy rock star, Cheyenne, (Sean Penn), who, having become jaded and bored with his retirement in Dublin, sets out on a quest to find his father’s tormentor, SS Officer Aloise Lange, a Nazi war criminal who is a refugee in the United States. Harvey Weinstein, reflecting on Penn’s performance asserts, “Sean proves once again that he is one of the finest actors of our time.”
Music
Royal Festival Hall, SE1, Peter and the Wolf, April 8 & 9
A family friendly event wherein actor Mackenzie Crook narrates Prokofiev’s guide to the orchestra over a film with live performance from the Aurora Orchestra.
Royal Albert Hall, SW7, Messiah, April 6
Handel’s sacred oratorio is given its correct season by the Royal Choral society, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and guests.
Theatre
Royal Opera House, WC2E, Polyphonia/ Sweet Violets/ Carbon Life, April 5- 23
In an “explosion of today’s brightest talents”, two of the most talented contemporary choreographers of the day, the fast-rising star of the fashion world Gareth Pugh and pop producer Mark Ronson, amongst other guest artists are brought together to create a dazzling display of physical and aural mastery.
West Yorkshire Playhouse, Love’s, Labour’s, Lost, 03 April- 14 AprilIn a celebration of the company’s 20th anniversary, Barrie Rutter directs Northern Broadsides cast of multi-talented northern actors in an entertaining and delightful comedy in this fast-paced battle of the sexes. Romantic, mischievous and filled with youthful exuberance, Love’s Labour’s Lost fizzes with song and dance, scintillating performances, jaw-dropping comic timing and hilarious ‘steal-the-show’ scenes.
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