What’s On This Weekend: Sorolla: Spanish Master of Light, The Bay at Nice & Stories of Women 2019
Sorolla: Spanish Master of Light Exhibition in Trafalgar Square
‘The master of light’ as Joaquín Sorolla was also known as, was an Impressionist who reigned from Spain and was famous for his iridescent canvases. In his first UK exhibition in over a century, this will be a rare opportunity to see the most completed exhibition of his paintings outside Spain. Featuring 60 works spanning his entire career, expect vivid landscapes, garden views and bather scenes for which he is most renowned, to portraits, landscapes and scenes of Spanish life. Only a short journey from our Westminster office, if you’re interested in looking at properties to rent or properties to buy in the area, feel free to drop in and say hello to our team who would be happy to help.
Morag Keil: Moarg Kiel Exhibition in Westminster
Moarg Kiel is the first major solo exhibition in the UK by Scottish, London-based artist Morag Keil, which features new and reworked pieces that span the last eight years of her career. These works offer insights into her investigations surrounding the impact of data-capitalism and digital technologies on contemporary subjects and how these are affected by the precariousness of everyday realities. Using installation, film, painting and drawing, Keil appropriates and re-presents aspects of branding strategies from advertisements and social media to investigate persuasive techniques for influencing consumerist desires. You can find her exhibition at the ICA until 14th April.
The Bay at Nice Play in London Bridge
The latest play to come to the Menier Chocolate Factory is The Bay at Nice. The first London revival of David Hare’s play since it’s premier at the National Theatre in 1986 explores a mother and daughter’s fight for personal ideals and domestic responsibilities, as well as choices made both in life and art. Martin Hutson, Ophelia Lovibond, David Rintoul and Penelope Wilton make up the cast of this play set in Leningrad in 1956. Valentina Nrovka has been invited to offer her opinion on the authenticity of a Matisse painting, while her daughter, who is also a painter, meets her there to seek out her mother’s help, both financially and politically. Not too far from our London Bridge office, drop in and say hello to our team if you’re interested in looking at properties to rent or properties to buy in the area.
The Rubenstein Kiss Play in Southwark
Set in 1953, in the midst of the Cold War and with McCarthyism at its height, The Rubenstein Kiss is the story of the Rubensteins, a deeply devoted Jewish couple whose Communist idealism leads to their world being torn apart by suspicion and treachery which then ripples through the generations. Starring Ruby Bentall, Sean Rigby and Stephen Billington, James Phillips’ multi-award winning play, is the study of conspiracy, betrayal and the interrogation of guilt. On until 13th April, catch this play directed by Joe Harmston at a time when its political relevance is felt strongly in today’s polarized political climate.
Stories of Women 2019 in Southwark
As part of Women’s History Month, Southwark Cathedral will be hosting a day of talks about women, discussing their stories, old and new. You can expect various talks including one from Jennifer Potter on The Jamestown Brides: the true story of young Englishwomen traded for tobacco in early Virginia as well as Naomi Clifford’s talk on the hanging of Eliza Fenning. Authors from innovative publisher Unbound will coming together to celebrate the unsung roles of women in our human story, from our earliest survival through to 20th century wartime and the present day. Join them this Saturday for talks, readings and signings and cover topics including migration, sacrifice and mental health. Only a short bus ride from our Kennington office, drop in if you’re keen to find out more about properties to rent or properties to buy in the area.
Cypress Avenue Play in Sloane Square
After its original sold-out run at the Royal Court, David Ireland’s black comedy Cyprus Avenue returns to Sloane Square for a limited five-week run. The story of one man struggling with the past and terrified of the future, Eric Miller is a Belfast Loyalist. He believes Gerry Adams has disguised himself as a new-born baby – his 5-week old granddaughter. His family keep telling him to stop living in the past and fighting old battles that nobody cares about, but his cultural heritage is under siege. Winner of Best New Play at the Irish Times Theatre Awards and James Tate Black Prize for Drama, this sharp and engaging play will linger with you long after the play has finished.
If you’re interested in finding out more about future events in Westminster, London, Kennington and the surrounding areas, feel free to drop by any of our offices – we’ll be glad to provide you with a list. We can arrange viewings of properties for sale and properties for rent within walking distance of some of these popular venues.
Photo Credit: Bob Williams
