The Atkinson becomes vintage heaven this summer with talks, music and a fair taking over the venue.
The theme, in celebration of Southport’s glamorous heyday in the 1920’s and 1930’s, welcomes vintage seaside into the craft and gift shop, museum talks and displays as well as its first Vintage Fair.
In Gallery 2 on Wednesday 13 August at 1pm, as part of the venues free regular ‘Object of the Month’ programme, Dr Amanda Draper discusses the portrait of fashion designer and couturier ‘Mrs Eva Lutyens’ by Glyn Philpot. The talk is repeated on Thursday 21 August at 6.30pm. No booking is required.
Do you remember Ponds cold cream? Coty Air spun face powder? What about Lilly & Skinner creators of shoe elegance or Berlei for all your foundation needs. Gentlemen, did the lady in your life treat you on those special occasions to a gift from John Bagshaw & Sons? If you answered no to any of these questions then come and find out what you have missed.
If any of the above applies, then why not join Bea Sutherland as she takes you on ‘A Sentimental Journey’ through vintage fashion on Thursday 14 August. The event is organised by The Friends of The Atkinson and is part of their regular Friends Talk programme held at The Atkinson every month.The Vintage Fashion talk starts at 7pm in Gallery 2 and tickets are £5 on the night.
For all things vintage join us on Saturday 16 August, from 11am to 4pm, as we host our first Vintage Fair in partnership with Pillbox Vintage Fairs and Susan Hayward Vintage. The fair will include an amazing and varied selection of stalls, offering one-off, affordable vintage/retro clothing for men and women, re-worked vintage designs, stylish accessories for all, dazzling jewellery, and some unique home ware.
With such an eclectic mix of stalls you will most definitely find those truly original and affordable vintage buys and entrance is free!
As part of Southport Arts Festival running from Saturday 16 to Monday 25 August The Atkinson presents Hailey Tuck.
A favourite on the underground Parisian scene she is dressed straight out of a F. Scott Fitzgerald novel, with a uniquely captivating voice that sits somewhere between Billie Holiday, Regina Spektor and Ella Fitzgerald, she captivates her audience with classics such as My Funny Valentine, but also surprised with her unique take on tracks like The Zombies’ Tell Him No and Bob Dylan’s Don’t Think Twice.
Hailey takes the listener on a journey of timeless tales and, in these uncertain times, opens a door onto fabulous times gone by. “Stunning” – NME
Hailey Tuck performs at The Atkinson on Saturday 23 August. Tickets are £12 (£14 door) and the event starts at 7.30pm.
Other vintage themed events include:
Victorian Lantern Tales – Thursday 17 July, 7.30pm, £5
Ian McMillan & Ian Beesley – Magic Lantern Tales – Friday 18 July, 7.30pm, £12 (£10 concessions)
Unseen Southport – Saturday 16 August – Sunday 16 November, Free
You can book online at theatkinson.co.uk or by calling The Atkinson Box Office on 01704 533333. You can also purchase your tickets over the counter during The Atkinson’s opening hours.
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VINTAGE LISTING INFORMATION
Part of The Atkinson’s Object of the Month’ Programme
Wednesday 13 August
Dr Amanda Draper – ‘Mrs Eva Lutyens’ by Glyn Philpot
1pm
Free
Part of The Atkinson’s Object of the Month’ Programme
Thursday 21 August
Dr Amanda Draper – ‘Mrs Eva Lutyens’ by Glyn Philpot
6.30pm
Free
Friends of The Atkinson Talk
Thursday 14 August
Vintage Fashion – with Bea Sutherland
7pm
£5 on the night
Pillbox Vintage Fairs & Susan Hayward Vintage
Saturday 16 August
Vintage Fair
11am-4pm
Free
Saturday 23 August
Hailey Tuck
7.30pm
£12 (£14 doors)
Thursday 17 July
Victorian Lantern Tales
7.30pm
£5
Friday 18 July
Ian McMillan & Ian Beesley – Magic Lantern Tales
7.30pm
£12 (£10 concessions)
Exhibition
Saturday 16 August – Sunday 16 November
Unseen Southport
Free
*Please be advised that there is a £2 booking fee for telephone and online sales.
The Atkinson
Lord Street
Southport
Merseyside
PR8 1DB
HOW TO BOOK
In person: Visit The Atkinson box office on Lord Street
For tickets: visit the website theatkinson.co.ukor call box office on 01704 533333
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Notes to Editors
For more information, interviews, images or review tickets, please contact Emma Lloyd at The Atkinson on 0151 934 2129 | emma.lloyd@sefton.gov.uk
Posted on 23 June 2014 under General news
