https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/2011/11/feed/Star And Shadow Events 2011-11-01 to 2011-11-30en-gbSat, 15 Sep 2018 22:27:18 -0000https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/film/882dystopolis returns to the big screen this winter due to popular demand. featuring the original film (including credits), plus the film of the film and a q&a session with the writer/producer/director about this ongoing project and the opportunities to get involved in future film production.https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/film/882https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/film/901Richard Tuohy is in the UK from his native Australia presenting work at Leeds International Film Festival. Luckily for us Star and Shadow have managed to nab him for a late addition to our always brilliant, irregular series of artists 16mm film screenings. https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/film/901https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/film/700Bart's got a thing for guns and when he meets Laurie, a carnival gun-slinging, trick-shot beauty, he falls in love. But a married life without luxury isn't Laurie's idea of happily-ever-after and they put their skills to thrilling use... Perhaps technically a B-Movie, this film deserves to be a SUNDAY SILVER!https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/film/700https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/film/827Fire In Babylon is the breathtaking story of how the West Indies triumphed over its colonial masters through the achievements of one of the most gifted teams in sporting history. The film will be introduced by some lecturers in Carribbean and British History from Newcastle University, who will also discuss the film with the audience after the screening.https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/film/827https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/film/804Superstar in a Housedress examines the life and legend of Warhol transvestite superstar Jackie Curtis who was a poet, playwright, performer, and one of the great personalities of his time.https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/film/804https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/film/902Richard Tuohy is in the UK from his native Australia presenting work at Leeds International Film Festival. Luckily for us Star and Shadow have managed to nab him for a late addition to our always brilliant, irregular series of artists 16mm film screenings. https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/film/902https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/film/903Richard Tuohy is in the UK from his native Australia presenting work at Leeds International Film Festival. Luckily for us Star and Shadow have managed to nab him for a late addition to our always brilliant, irregular series of artists 16mm film screenings. https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/film/903https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/film/811Wiener's film is one of the great German expressionist horror movies. With its themes of pananoia and hypnotism this dark gothic creation disturbingly anticipates that it was but a short step from Caligari to Hitler. https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/film/811https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/film/805The life and times of Baltimore film maker and midnight movie pioneer, John Waters. The film includes footage of Waters making his early movies, culminating in an up-close and in-depth look at Pink Flamingos: the script, the set, the filming conditions, its editing, its distribution, and its impact. In sweet ways, this documentary is also a celebration of Divine (1945-1988).https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/film/805https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/film/806This event has been CANCELLED - sorry for the inconvenience. A performance by Sheena Revolta, with rare films and footage of Pee-wee Hermanhttps://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/film/806https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/film/829Reminiscent of recent debates regarding the role of the tabloid press, this is an outstanding German movie from the 1970s. The film will be introduced by a German Historian, and there will be time for a discussion afterwards.https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/film/829https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/film/886This is the very exclusive screening of the restored version of Cabiria (1914) - never shown in the UK before. Film accompanied by LIVE CELLO!https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/film/886https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/event/596The group is informal and volunteer run. Aims to be inclusive and anti-discriminatory. Free. Travel costs can be paid for people who would otherwise not be able to come.https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/event/596https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/event/558Time for Newcastle Roller Girls to get together and talk tactics. In bar and cinema. (This is a closed meeting for members of NRG only) https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/event/558https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/event/642Wunderbar meeting of national live art producershttps://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/event/642https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/event/410Come along and find out more about your favourite DIY cinema, and how to get involved. Everyone welcome!https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/event/410https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/event/617https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/event/617https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/event/358Performed by A Bit Crack Storytellers and Paul Frodsham of the North Pennines AONB The first in a series of events, Talking Bones is where storytelling meets archaeology. https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/event/358https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/event/620setting up all day for evening event - will be making a bit of noise too! please no other bookings to be made this day. thanks.https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/event/620https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/event/437Ever wanted to front your own post-punk noise-core industrial metal band? Or just fancy dancing with a silly wig on to beepy noises? Then Noise Karaoke is for you! With your very own set, lights, synth back up and style consultant this is your chance to groan, wail and snarl like the hardcore vocalist you are (or not). Wunderbar' closing night will be hosted by Action Hero in a suitably raucous fashion. Starting with Frontman - their half-cut version of a comeback gig. For a standing audience who like it loud. Followed by Noise Karaoke and late night DJs and dancing. £9.50/£7.50 full programme including Frontman £7.50/£5.50 concessions for Noise Karaoke from 9pm onwards Advance karaoke booking online or in person on the night.https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/event/437https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/event/630Hamlet Rehearsal in the Cinema Contact: 07816778899 with any queries https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/event/630https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/event/610The Canny Little Library is the best library in the star and shadow/ city / uk for books, zines and pamphlets with a focus on titles with a more critical stance towards the society we live in and not available in most regular libraries/ bookshops. The collection includes graphic novels, art, feminism, queer, gender, lgbt, politics, sex, health, relationships, DIY, anarchism, philosophy, global struggles, science, nature and environment, worker's struggles, history, prison struggles, cookery, anti-racism and information for action. All titles are available to browse and borrow for free. The Star and Shadow also houses a large collection of film, photography and theatre books available for browsing and reference. The library can be contacted at cannylittlelibrary@gmail.com https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/event/610https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/event/597The group is informal and volunteer run. Aims to be inclusive and anti-discriminatory. Free. Travel costs can be paid for people who would otherwise not be able to come.https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/event/597https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/event/631Hamlet Rehearsal in the Cinema Contact: 07816778899 with any queries https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/event/631https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/event/656https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/event/656https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/event/581Blues, old-time and bluegrass will feature in this exceptional film gathering footage shot by Alan Lomax in the American South, from 1978 to 1983 + DISCUSSION with a specialist of the Alan Lomax Archive, coming from Kentucky to talk about the film + LIVE MUSIC! From you, others, Alasdair Roberts, Emily Portman, Cath & Phil Tyler and more.https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/event/581https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/event/632Hamlet Rehearsal in the Cinema Contact: 07816778899 with any queries https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/event/632https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/event/412Come along and find out more about your favourite DIY cinema, and how to get involved. Everyone welcome!https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/event/412https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/event/483It's about time Newcastle had its own Wigstock, a big camp bad taste bash inspired by John Waters, the B52s and the Bride of Frankenstein. Thankfully, those debauched harlots at Sounds of Seduction have invented Divine Trash, a celebration of cheap wigs, music and make up. Not only will we be crowning MISS ALTERNATIVE NEWCASTLE, we'll be premiering DIVINE TRASH, a documentary that explores the early career of filmmaker John Waters, and his relationship with Divine. The evening will also feature Britain's only transgender punk band, Women in Revolt. DJs THE MARK OF KANE and THE VILE MISS PEARS will provide bubblegum punk and garage rock and they promise to blow your wig off, especially as ENTRY IS FREE to trashy types who arrive in a wig before 9.00pm!https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/event/483https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/event/64307816 778899https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/event/643https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/event/611The Canny Little Library is the best library in the star and shadow/ city / uk for books, zines and pamphlets with a focus on titles with a more critical stance towards the society we live in and not available in most regular libraries/ bookshops. The collection includes graphic novels, art, feminism, queer, gender, lgbt, politics, sex, health, relationships, DIY, anarchism, philosophy, global struggles, science, nature and environment, worker's struggles, history, prison struggles, cookery, anti-racism and information for action. All titles are available to browse and borrow for free. The Star and Shadow also houses a large collection of film, photography and theatre books available for browsing and reference. The library can be contacted at cannylittlelibrary@gmail.com https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/event/611https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/event/598The group is informal and volunteer run. Aims to be inclusive and anti-discriminatory. Free. Travel costs can be paid for people who would otherwise not be able to come.https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/event/598https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/event/634Hamlet Rehearsal in the Cinema Contact: 07816778899 with any queries https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/event/634https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/event/497Hamlet by William Shakespeare https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/event/497https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/event/655https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/event/655https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/event/499Hamlet by William Shakespearehttps://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/event/499https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/event/552A slightly rough around the edges but poignant on the road documentary following the aqua-strokes of Dave 'The 300 mile swimmer' Young, captured over an 18-month period and shot against some quite stunning North of England backdrops. https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/event/552https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/event/612The Canny Little Library is the best library in the star and shadow/ city / uk for books, zines and pamphlets with a focus on titles with a more critical stance towards the society we live in and not available in most regular libraries/ bookshops. The collection includes graphic novels, art, feminism, queer, gender, lgbt, politics, sex, health, relationships, DIY, anarchism, philosophy, global struggles, science, nature and environment, worker's struggles, history, prison struggles, cookery, anti-racism and information for action. All titles are available to browse and borrow for free. The Star and Shadow also houses a large collection of film, photography and theatre books available for browsing and reference. The library can be contacted at cannylittlelibrary@gmail.com https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/event/612https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/event/389The biggest independent monthly market in Newcastle! Art, crafts, vintage & second hand. FREE entry!https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/event/389https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/event/594Rounding off our DIY weekender and celebration of creative pioneers, we will be pressing eject, with local hero, Richard Dawson. Press Play's favourite DIY musician curates and scores an evening of his choice films before taking to the stage for one of his belting trademark performances. https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/event/594https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/event/618PRIVATE EVENT: Comfrey Project AGM. Annual General Meeting of the Comfrey Project followed by food, live music and DJ.https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/event/618https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/event/599The group is informal and volunteer run. Aims to be inclusive and anti-discriminatory. Free. Travel costs can be paid for people who would otherwise not be able to come.https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/event/599https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/event/654Whether your interested in development, locations, costume, special effects, logistics, filming or marketing there is an opportunity to get hands on experience with Itinerant Motion Picture Company this winter.https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/event/654https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/event/533Special fantasy and poetry night, with readings from the fabulous Chaz Brenchley, Desmond Graham and Tony Williams + more guests! https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/event/533https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/event/534Simon Donald, co-founder of Viz, cartoonist, great stand-up comedian and generally funny Geordie man - tonight!https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/event/534https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/event/613The Canny Little Library is the best library in the star and shadow/ city / uk for books, zines and pamphlets with a focus on titles with a more critical stance towards the society we live in and not available in most regular libraries/ bookshops. The collection includes graphic novels, art, feminism, queer, gender, lgbt, politics, sex, health, relationships, DIY, anarchism, philosophy, global struggles, science, nature and environment, worker's struggles, history, prison struggles, cookery, anti-racism and information for action. All titles are available to browse and borrow for free. The Star and Shadow also houses a large collection of film, photography and theatre books available for browsing and reference. The library can be contacted at cannylittlelibrary@gmail.com https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/event/613https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/event/537Expect readings, music and fun from Hugh Cornwell, the lead singer/songwriter/guitarist in The Stranglers + more!https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/event/537https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/event/601The group is informal and volunteer run. Aims to be inclusive and anti-discriminatory. Free. Travel costs can be paid for people who would otherwise not be able to come.https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/event/601https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/festival/190The Star and Shadow Cinema is proud to be hosting 3 nights of this great new festival, with poetry, readings and comedy. https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/festival/190https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/meeting/1Other Meetinghttps://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/meeting/1https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/meeting/273Programming Meetinghttps://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/meeting/273https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/meeting/274General Meetinghttps://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/meeting/274https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/meeting/275Programming Meetinghttps://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/meeting/275