Star And Shadow Events 2013-04-01 to 2013-04-30

Oberhausen On Tour: Children Programme

This afternoon we’ll have a special screening for the wee-ones, with fabulous live action and animation short films from Taiwan, continental Europe and the UK.

Oberhausen On Tour: Music Videos Programme + German Music Dj In The Bar!

A very special night showcasing some of the best German music videos from the Oberhausen Film Festival 2012! Not exactly the typical MTV-videos – expect interesting animation and lots of creativity for great undiscovered independent bands.

Taste Of Cherry (1997) Ta'm E Guilass

Mr.Badii is planning to commit suicide and desperately seeks anyone to assist him - he has already dug out the grave in the mountains, but the assistant will have to bury him when he will do the deed.

Oberhausen On Tour: Resistance Programme

This film programme includes some of the most important political works shown in the Oberhausen Film Festival (one the oldest short film festivals in the world) and have won awards there. In these films, dating from 1961 to 2010, filmmakers intervene, take a stand and protest on behalf of human rights, freedom and life.

Help Yourself Manchster: A Documentary About The Diy Music Scene + Live Gig

Helpyourself Manchester is a documentary using archive footage, interviews, animation and Psychogeographical recordings to explore the DIY music scene in Manchester during the early to mid 00’s. There will be live music for your delectation in the bar before and after the screening.

Local Film Premiere: Mirrorvael

When a force known only as the Silence is released from its prison, a group of monks, The Last Order of the Echo, must band together to prevent a fifth war and the destruction of the Vael.

Oberhausen On Tour: International Competition

That night will feature some of the best international short films from the Oberhausen Film Festival – which are probably some of the best in the world! A very special hour-long programme.

Chasing Ice (Documentary)

Acclaimed photographer James Balog was once a skeptic about climate change. But through his Extreme Ice Survey, he discovers undeniable evidence of our changing planet.

Animation Shorts: Around The World

AnimateNewcastle presents "Around The World" at The Star and Shadow': Animated Shorts.

1984

Brochure bit:The 1985 Film version of what is probably the definitive novel of the 20th century. It remains contemporary, and the terms "Big Brother", "Doublethink" and "Newspeak" have become part of everyday language.

This Is The Kit + Support

This Is The Kit is the shape shifting musical project of Kate Stables (from Winchester, England), who sings and plays banjo and guitar sometimes solo and other times plays with musical friends.

Peculiar Disco Moves

Peculiar Disco Moves are ecstatic to present their 3-track extravaganza ‘The Domino Effect’. Support comes in the shape of the superb So What Robot, plus a DJ until late.

Lene Lovich Band + The Devices + Beauty Pageant

Detroit-born legendary post-punk pop singer Lene Lovich hit the top of the UK charts with her single “Lucky Number” in 1979, and was crowned the “Queen of Quirk”, influencing a generation of pop and alternative acts, from Nina Hagen to Boy George, from Madonna to Dresden Dolls.

Red Letters Acoustic, Georgia Daniels, Ryan Bird + Special Guests

A chilled out evening of original acoustic music from Red, Letters, Georgia Daniels, Ryan Bird and secret special guests. All local artists looking to please your ears and minds with their unique sounds.

Litpop

Want to hear or make great music? Want to create or enjoy great writing? Then join local writers and musicians Tracey Iceton, Guy Mankowski, Sean Burn, Miss Danby, Sean Urquhart, Will Duggan, The Creels and more at the first Litpop open mic night! All welcome to participate.

A Glimpse Of Paradise presents Group Rhoda (U S) w / Wilt Wagner & Totem Recall + Deejay Lone Toke

San Francisco's Group Rhoda returns to the UK in support of her fantastic debut album on Night School Records, drawing comparisons to the Space Lady & Suicide http://grouprhoda.com/

Leave Me Here All Day

An All-Dayer to make your bones rattle and your ears bleed.

Weekender/Expac Present...

expansion pack film production workshop present...a night of premieres, poetry and live music featuring new work by our very own Sandy Davidson

Conversation Group

Weekly conversation session for people to practice speaking English in an informal friendly setting. The group is informal and volunteer run. Aims to be inclusive and anti-discriminatory. Free.

New Volunteer Induction

Come along and find out more about your favourite DIY cinema, and how to get involved. Everyone welcome!

A Bit Crack - Storytelling

Regular Storytelling event

Amphora / Velvoir / A Shark In Venice

A showcase evening for three brand new and very different bands hailing from the 'toon' itself. Expect three bands aiming to use their music to win over you're affection in a bid to raise their profile in the local music scene.

Write on Tap rehearsal

Canny Little Library

Meeting for new volunteers- 5pmThe Canny Little Library stocks 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. All titles are available to browse and borrow for free.cannylittlelibrary.tumblr.com email: cannylittlelibrary@gmail.com

We Are Not Like Them +Q&A

Declan Clarke (2013): A new film reflecting on the decline of industrial Europe and modernist utopian ideals, in which an agent traverses the continent trying to unpick an elusive, enigmatic mystery. Filmed in four locations across western Europe, including Newcastle Upon Tyne.

Conversation Group

Weekly conversation session for people to practice speaking English in an informal friendly setting. The group is informal and volunteer run. Aims to be inclusive and anti-discriminatory. Free.

New Volunteer Induction

Come along and find out more about your favourite DIY cinema, and how to get involved. Everyone welcome!

Canny Little Library Fiction Reading Group

All welcome

Poke: Bend To A Different Beat

After a truly epic night here back in January, Newcastle's finest gay indie-disco returns this Spring, joyfully administering some much-needed musical medication to all those who find quality tunes hard to come by on the Scene.

Write on Tap rehearsals

Canny Little Library + Book Group

The Canny Little Library stocks 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. All titles are available to browse and borrow for free.cannylittlelibrary.tumblr.com email: cannylittlelibrary@gmail.com

Conversation Group

Weekly conversation session for people to practice speaking English in an informal friendly setting. The group is informal and volunteer run. Aims to be inclusive and anti-discriminatory. Free.

Kafka Shoot

shooting in the atrium through the day in a gorilla suit

Write on Tap rehearsals

Canny Little Library

Anarchist Black cross meeting at 5pm, all welcome! Come along to find out how to get involved with supporting people locked up for their political activities.

Conversation Group

Weekly conversation session for people to practice speaking English in an informal friendly setting. The group is informal and volunteer run. Aims to be inclusive and anti-discriminatory. Free.

Write On Tap

One night, eight raw new plays. Join us as we host 90minutes of brilliantly eclectic theatre by new writers, followed by audience Q&A. Every play is performed script-in-hand by up and coming actors.

Litpop - All Day

Canny Little Library

"The welfare system is currently changing dramatically, with the bedroom tax, universal credit, and a range of other alterations and cuts. The government have demonised the poor, and we are now entering an era where food banks are considered normal. The Canny Little Library will be holding an information day, in which the changes are explained, both present and future. Giving people an idea of how they and their friends are being affected." Plus Canny Little Cafe.

Conversation Group

Weekly conversation session for people to practice speaking English in an informal friendly setting. The group is informal and volunteer run. Aims to be inclusive and anti-discriminatory. Free.

Star And Shadow Events 2013-04-01 to 2013-04-30

Oberhausen On Tour: Children Programme

Oberhausen On Tour: Music Videos Programme + German Music Dj In The Bar!

Taste Of Cherry (1997) Ta'm E Guilass

Oberhausen On Tour: Resistance Programme

Help Yourself Manchster: A Documentary About The Diy Music Scene + Live Gig

Local Film Premiere: Mirrorvael

Oberhausen On Tour: International Competition

Chasing Ice (Documentary)

Animation Shorts: Around The World

1984

This Is The Kit + Support

Peculiar Disco Moves

Lene Lovich Band + The Devices + Beauty Pageant

Red Letters Acoustic, Georgia Daniels, Ryan Bird + Special Guests

Litpop

A Glimpse Of Paradise presents Group Rhoda (U S) w / Wilt Wagner & Totem Recall + Deejay Lone Toke

Leave Me Here All Day

Weekender/Expac Present...

Conversation Group

New Volunteer Induction

A Bit Crack - Storytelling

Amphora / Velvoir / A Shark In Venice

Write on Tap rehearsal

Canny Little Library

We Are Not Like Them +Q&A

Conversation Group

New Volunteer Induction

Canny Little Library Fiction Reading Group

Poke: Bend To A Different Beat

Write on Tap rehearsals

Canny Little Library + Book Group

Conversation Group

Kafka Shoot

Write on Tap rehearsals

Canny Little Library

Conversation Group

Write On Tap

Litpop - All Day

Canny Little Library

Conversation Group

General Meeting

Programming Meeting

General Meeting

Programming Meeting

Other Meeting