Jan News Letter

January Newsletter This month's highlight: Cutty Sark Studio Theatre

Cabaret, comedy and music The lower hold of Cutty Sark now features a remarkable studio theatre – totally unique in the world, and perfect for cabaret, comedy, one-man shows, lectures, musical performances and small-scale drama. The Cutty Sark Studio Theatre will open with a programme of special performances between 29 Jan and 15 Feb. Many shows have already sold out but you can still buy tickets for Griff Rhys Jones, Trinity Laban, mind magic from Matthew Stirling and performances from local schools Corelli College and Thomas Tallis. If you missed out on Ross Noble’s launch shows tickets are still available for 11, 18 and 25 April. Win a signed hardback Turner & the Sea exhibition book This beautifully illustrated book, named one of The Observer's Art Books of the Year. Brings together many of Turner’s most celebrated seascapes that can be viewed in the Turner & the Sea exhibition. To win a copy signed by author Christine Riding answer this question: What did Turner allegedly do in order to experience the power of the sea? Send your answers tocompetition@rmg.co.uk - T&Cs Jazz at The Brasserie Thursday 30 January 2014:- £49 We are delighted to present the first dinner and jazz night at The Brasserie. Featuring the Dan Oates Trio Band. The Brasserie marries the best of contemporary British cuisine with a celebration of the unique heritage of the National Maritime Museum. The Price of this event includes a glass of Prosecco on arrival, 3-course dinner with wine, and jazz throughout the night. Places are limited - if you have questions or wish to reserve a table contactreservations@brasseriegreenwich.co.uk A Valentine's Evening with the Stars Limited spaces available Come and enjoy a romantic Valentine's evening of events at the Royal Observatory Greenwich. Relax with a planetarium show centered around the romantic sights the night sky has to offer, and enjoy stargazing through our 18-tonne Victorian telescope. Later in the Meridian Courtyard, cosy up and sip a glass of bubbly, stand on the Prime Meridian of the world and look at the amazing view. Limited places are available, so book today. Art of the van de Veldes Farther and son, painters of the sea In 1673–74, Dutch artists the van de Veldes (father and son) moved from Amsterdam to paint for the English market in London, notably for Charles II. Their presence, and the flourishing studio they established in the Queen’s House in Greenwich, laid the foundations for the practice of marine painting in England in the 18th and 19th centuries. Visit the Queen's House to rediscover their work. Voyages podcast Cutty Sark races Thermopylae Listen to Henry Henderson’s story ofCutty Sark’s race with Thermopylae -Cutty Sark’s great rival for the title of the fastest of all the clippers - in the first of Cutty Sark’s Voyages podcast series. Come aboard The authentic Cutty Sark Get an insight into the authentic Cutty Sark in our short trailer, seen through the eyes of Curator Jessica Lewis, Andrew Ashmore ('Captain Woodget') and visitors to the ship. Federation of British Artists Futures Showcasing the Federation of British Artists pick of recent arts graduates from across the UK. Painting and sculpture will be on display and for sale from 20 to 25 January at Mall Galleries, The Mall, London SW1