What's on - November 2011

By Victoria Purcell on October 21st 2011

DEPTFORD
Until 29 October
Bearspace presents the first UK solo exhibition of Matthew McGuinness, Who Does Not Work, Does Not Love, featuring works constructed during his day job as a cook. Created from ephemera taken from the kitchens of some of London’s top restaurants, his works incorporate detailed sketches and song lyrics on T-towels, as well as sculptures and collages from food packaging. All created between service, his work is based on his frenetic lifestyle as an artist/chef. “I have been thinking about how the artist uses and occupies his or her studio,” he says, “and came to the conclusion, that mine lately is the kitchen”.
152 Deptford High Street SE8 3PQ; www.bearspace.co.uk

GREENWICH
11-13 November
The world’s largest early music fair, the Greenwich International Early Music Festival and Exhibition, celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. BBC Radio 3 will broadcast live from the Old Royal Naval College, which hosts a packed programme of concerts, masterclasses and instrument demonstrations. Highlights include performances by early music rebels Red Priest, recorder virtuoso Mattias Maute with Trinity Laban alumnus Ibi Aziz and Emma Murphy, and European baroque renovators L’Arpeggiata, directed by Christina Pluhar. Buy you ticket before 4 November and get a three-day exhibition pass for £10.
For full listings see earlymusicfestival.com, to book email emssales@earlymusicshop.com or call 01274 288 100

CATFORD
6, 11 & 12 November
Midsummer Opera opens its 2011-2012 season at the Broadway Theatre with a performance of Mozart’s Idomeneo. Set in post-Trojan War Crete, a king makes a pact with Neptune that leads to human sacrifice. Meanwhile, a love triangle plays out between a Cretan prince, a captive Trojan princess and a psychologically damaged Greek princess. Performed by The Symphony Orchestra and Chorus of Midsummer Opera, conducted by David Roblou. 3pm. There will also be two performances at St John’s, Waterloo (11 & 12 Nov, 7pm). Tickets £10-£18, concs available.
Broadway Theatre SE6 4RU. See www.midsummeropera.org.uk. Box Office 020 7652 0070

LEE GREEN
12-13 & 19-20 November
See new work and meet the maker at the annual Lee Green Open Studios, where the homes and studios of local artists open their doors to the public to exhibit their work. Browse a range of paintings, prints, mosaics, ceramics, jewellery, textiles, sculpture, toys and more, many of which are for sale. Collect a stamp from 10 venues to enter a prize draw to win £100 of art. Local cafes, You Don't Bring Me Flowers on Staplehurst Road and Rhubarb and Custard on Manor Lane will also be exhibiting pieces. 12-7pm Saturday, 6pm Sunday.
Various venues around SE12. See www.leegreenopenstudios.co.uk

GREENWICH
12 November 
Celebrate Diwali at the National Maritime Museum as part of its Traders Unpacked season, which marks the launch of the new Traders: The East India Company and Asia gallery. A family-friendly day exploration of British Asian heritage with music, workshops, performances and film, culminates in a lantern-lit outdoor procession in Greenwich Park and live music from Parapar. Meet South Asian lascar, John Morgan, who brought fabrics, spices and tea to Britain onboard an East India Company ship, and make a lantern for the procession. 11.30-6pm. Free.
Romney Road SE10 9NF; 020 8858 4422; www.nmm.ac.uk

BLACKHEATH
6-12 Nov
Studio61, Blackheath's newest gallery, presents People, Pashtun and Paras, an exhibition of soldiers’ own photographs of everyday life in Afghanistan - for both Afghans and soldiers. The exhibition aims to raise funds for the Parachute Regiment soldiers and their families, as well as demonstrate the less publicised aspect of the Parachute Regiment's work in helping local communities build peace, education and a future for their children.
137 Lee Road SE3 9DS; 07880 732 060

GREENWICH
6 November
The Fan Museum hosts a one-off workshop with leading contemporary fan-maker, Sylvain Le Guen, whose work is currently on show in the exhibition Air à la Mode. Le Guen deftly fuses traditional fan-making techniques with contemporary fashion aesthetics, using a variety of techniques and materials to make fine, imaginative fans. The art of the éventailliste (fan maker) is little known to the wider public. This workshop offers the opportunity to observe Le Guen at work before participating in a hands-on session where you will produce an original ‘pop-up’ fan. Only 8 places available. 2-5.30pm. £35 per person.
12 Crooms Hill SE10 8ER; 020 8305 1441; www.thefanmuseum.org.uk. To book call Hélène Alexander or Jacob Moss on 020 8305 1441

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