What's on in Hangleton and Knoll
Our Place – Brighton Festival in Your Community
A Weekend Without Walls, Hangleton Park
Sat 7–Sun 8 May 2022 | Various Times
Spend a day discovering exhilarating FREE pop-up performances from some of the UK’s most innovative outdoor companies. From interactive dance to shows that smell amazing, there will be something to appeal to all. These Without Walls presentations are part of Our Place – our community celebration of creativity.
the album: skool edition
SAY | 11am & 2pm
Celebrate the joy and innocence of making up dances to exciting new music in this interactive outdoor dance show for kids and their families. SAY’s energy is infectious and will inspire you to get creative with movement.
Eau de Memoire
Francesca Baglione/Miss High Leg Kick | 11.30am & 2.30pm
Explore the rich experiences and memories evoked by smells in a show that celebrates our oldest sense. Artists will present live 'perfumances' with smell-along fragrances bringing memories of places and times to life.
FeelPlay
Christopher Green | 12.15pm, 1.15pm FREE but ticketed | 3.15pm, 4.15pm | Ages 14+ | (BSL, Sun 8 May, 1.15pm, 3.15pm)
FeelPlay is an exciting new innovation in playing your way to great mental health. It’s for adults only. Sorry kids! Sometimes play is just too serious to leave to the little ones. It is simply an invitation to find that child-like joy in a playground especially made for grown-ups.
Hangleton & Knoll Artist in Residence
Pea Cooper: Hats for Hope
Throughout April and May, local artist and hat designer Pea Cooper will be running workshops with community groups to design and make hats of all shapes and sizes, on the theme of rebuilding and hope. These hats will form part of an exhibition taking place at Hangleton Community Centre on Sunday 8th May. On this day there will also be a fashion parade, as part of the Without Walls stage, as well as an opportunity to add your creative touch to a giant hat in the gallery display.
Blue Camel Club | Wed 18 May, 7–10pm
Carousel and Heartventure in partnership with Brighton Festival and The Nevill
If you like to dance, party, sing karaoke, hang out with friends then you should come to the Blue Camel Club. It’s THE club night for learning disabled people and their friends. Tickets are limited so we suggest that you book to avoid missing out. Please include any carers tickets in your booking. Book Your Free Tickets Here
The Nevill
214 Nevill Road
Hove
BN3 7QQ
Bus routes from town include the 5 and 5B. On street parking is available on Nevill Road. For more information please contact 01273 234734 or enquiries@carousel.org.uk Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @carouselartuk
Hangleton Library | 28 May, 12.30–4pm
Super Saturday!
Working in collaboration with Brighton and Hove Libraries and Best Foot Music, the Festival have programmed a fun day for families, featuring music and food from Syria, as well as tile making workshop for adults, run by Persian artist Monir Amir. These events are free but require booking for the different workshops and events during the day, as places are limited.
Tile Making Workshops with Monir | Ages 18+
A wonderful opportunity to make your own clay tile inspired by nature and the beauty of Persian tile design. Beginners welcome. Please note Artist Monir Amiri’s own tiles will also be on display in the week leading up to the workshop.
10am–11.45 Book Your Place Here
1.45–3.30pm Book Your Place Here
Live music with Jamal and Alaa | 1.30–2pm | Ages 5+
Jamal & Alaa play traditional Syrian and Arabic Folk songs and have performed together since they met in 2017. Jamal has also toured with Damon Albarn and Gorillaz as part of the Orchestra of Syrian Musicians in 2016. They are looking forward to sharing their music and songs with you. Book Your Place Here
Syrian Food Demonstration and Tasting with Manal: 2.15–3.15pm | Ages 5+
(children will need parental permission to taste the food)
Come and find out more about the delights of Syrian food and cooking from accomplished chef Manal Gharzeddin. There will be an opportunity to taste some Syrian delicacies as well as to buy Manal’s beautiful cookbook, Fast And Easy Syrian Meals. Book Your Place Here
Live music with Jamal and Alaa: 3.30–4.00pm | Ages 5+
Jamal & Alaa play traditional Syrian and Arabic Folk songs and have performed together since they met in 2017. Jamal has also toured with Damon Albarn and Gorillaz as part of the Orchestra of Syrian Musicians in 2016. They are looking forward to sharing their music and songs with you. Book Your Place Here
Please note: Doors open 15 minutes prior to the programmed event. There is limited space available in the library so, if possible, please refrain from bringing buggies, bags and coats. Contact Ina if you require further information: ina.todorova@brightondome.org
Persian Tile Exhibition by artist Monir Amiri
24 May to 10 June
Experience the beauty of Persian tile design from local artist Monir Amiri. Decorative tiles have been widely used throughout Persian history since ancient times. The oldest known tile produced in Persia dates back to the thirteen century B.C. Monir has selected patterns with themes of hope & rebuilding inspired by life after the pandemic. Monir wanted to show that if the beauty of nature can survive so can we.