A Picture Portal Into the Past
Thursday 20th July 2023, 6:00pm
All Tickets £12.00 (includes booking fee)
Williamson Art Gallery & Museum
Slatey Road
Birkenhead
CH43 4UE
Join local historian Dr Stephen Roberts at Williamson Art Gallery & Museum to discover what a painting tells us about Birkenhead during the Great War.
This talk will focus on the painting ‘The Royal Visit of Their Majesties King George V and Queen Mary to Cammell Laird, Birkenhead, 14th May 1917’. It was painted by official Australian war artist and maritime art specialist Arthur James Wetherall Burgess (1879-1957), and British artist, Edward Frederick Skinner (1865-1924) who added the portraits of many of those present.
The picture captures a seminal event in the history of Birkenhead and of Great Britain, at a time when the country was fighting for its survival during the Great War. Everything and everybody in the painting can be identified and their relevant stories told, leading to a remarkably detailed reconstruction of the event itself, as well as profound insights into local life just over a century ago.
The painting’s purpose and impact will be discussed and numerous surprising discoveries, which challenge some of our deeply rooted and yet erroneous beliefs about Britain during the Great War will be expounded. The talk is based on recent and original research which went into Dr Roberts’ PhD these about Wirral during the Great War.
VENUE INFORMATION
On-site car parking available.
Williamson Café will be open for refreshments until 8:00pm (last service for hot food 7:00pm)
When & Where
More Info
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Friday 16th June 2023, 6pm
Saturday 1st July 2023, 2pm
Free Event
Williamson Art Gallery & Museum
Slatey Road
Birkenhead
CH43 4UE
Harold Hewitt creates life-scale immersive pictures of the world we’re all familiar with. His images are of local scenes, but sometimes a narrative emerges that he didn’t expect – perhaps referencing history, religion, poetry, art history, mythology or even present-day issues. What began as a familiar local scene becomes a stage for a drama, or sometimes a metaphor for a bigger message.
Hear from the artist himself to find out more about these works and the creative process behind them.
VENUE INFORMATION
On-site car parking available.
Williamson Café will be open for refreshments until 8:00pm (last service for hot food 7:00pm)
Monday 19th until Saturday 24th June 2023, 7:30pm
Saturday Matinee 24th June 2023, 2:00pm
Ticket Prices;
Monday and Tuesday from £15.50 to £19.50
Wednesday and Thursday from £19.50 to £23.50
Friday and Saturday from £22.50 to £26.50
Saturday Matinee from £13.50 to £17.50
Group Discount applied when booking 10 or more tickets (10% off)
SPECIAL OFFER: On Monday and Tuesday select an adult and an under 16 seat in the green section and save £5 on your order.
VIP Package available
Please select VIP tickets in Stand B
With the best seats in the house, a complimentary programme, prosecco and canapés served in our bespoke VIP tent; treat yourself or someone special to an outing you’ll never forget. Whatever the occasion, our VIP experiences will make you feel centre-stage.
Those requiring wheelchair access please telephone or visit in person the box office at Floral Pavilion; 0151 666 0000.
This is an open-air-production in
Royden Park,
Hillbark Road,
Frankby,
Wirral,
CH48 1NP
All seats are under cover.
In the event of a performance being cancelled or abandoned due to inclement weather, or any other circumstances beyond the control of Hillbark Players, no refund will be made. Tickets cannot be exchanged for other performances or returned for resale
For further information please visit http://www.hillbarkplayers.co.uk
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Julius Caesar returns to Rome triumphant after defeating Pompey, but what awaits him? The adoring crowds welcome him but amongst them, a group of Romans fear Caesar’s power. They take his fate into their own hands, plunging Rome into a battle for its future.
The story of Julius Caesar is well-known. Hillbark Players are bringing a fresh new take on it, exploring what happens when people have or seek power. The directorial team behind 2019’s smash hit ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ return with a modern twist on this historical drama.
Some of Shakespeare’s most powerful speeches and dramatic scenes will be brought to life in this truly immersive theatrical experience. Get your tickets and be part of the action!
'Let slip the dogs of war!'
About The Company
For nearly 60 years Hillbark Players have been creating open air productions of Shakespeare’s plays. Calling upon actors and technicians from across the North West, they have become a unique part of Wirral’s cultural heritage and established themselves as the foremost open air Shakespeare company in the North West
All advertised prices are inclusive of Ticket Wirral's £2 booking fee
