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News & Reviews from the world of Film, Music, Art & Culture.
State of art in Poole
Artists and Art Gallery Owners in Poole feel the need for better marketing strategies. A lack of non-commercial art galleries in the area have prompted art enthusiasts to look for new ways to sell their works.
B-Reel film screening review
The B-Reel film-screening events at Pavilion Dance are receiving increasingly large turn-outs allowing directors, film makers and artists the chance to share inspiration.
This month's screening on January 19th was the third B-Reel event organised by Strawberry Lantern Events, which gives creatives in the film industry a chance to showcase their work and gain crucial contacts in the South of England.
The display of 12 short films, sourced from local and international talent contained a mixture of animation, drama and captivating photography.
Review: Frank Turner & Against Me!
Frank Turner fans beware! Mark Wilson tackles the recent O2 Academy show in Boscombe.
Poole bus driver makes directorial debut
“I was suffering from terrible stage fright. From then on, I swore never to act again,” he chuckles, sipping a beer.
At 62, Mr Mitchener is putting final touches to his pantomime production on Robin Hood, which he has written, produced, directed and self-financed, over the past 18 months. “I did not want to act, but was curious to know what goes on behind the stage and what goes into a theatre production,” he adds.
‘Music is key’ says Poole publican
Poole's publicans are turning to to music and comedy to beat the economic downturn.
The Portsmouth Hoy's Jeremy Thompson believes live entertainment could be the key to keeping customers interested:
“In this [economic] climate it’s not good enough to just be a pub... You need to give people a reason to come to you.”
