Description

Derbyshire born poet and recording artist, Mark Gwynne Jones will perform his award-winning, one-man show Voices from the Peak ? Live! at Foxlowe Arts Centre on Friday 16th March.

Described by The Times as 'a fascinating quest? An audio odyssey? and some marvellous Derbyshire reflections?? Voices from the Peak ? Live! is a journey through the Peak District in word, film and sound, incorporating the unique qualities of people and place.

The show draws on the voices and stories of Mark?s popular series, Voices From The Peak. ?For some years I?ve been recording the voices, wildlife and atmospheres of the Peak District to create six audio artworks - each following a different story through the region?. People?s voices and the way we use words reveal rich connections to the land.?

Reflecting on childhood experiences and encounters with cave dwellers, poachers, shepherds, and mineral miners - Mark?s funny and absorbing performance evokes a landscape rich with both beauty and danger. Along the way we also hear memories of big winters, thoughts on the origins of well dressing, and people?s reactions to the return of ravens to the Peak District following an absence of 150 years.

Description

Foxlowe Arts Centre is a community run arts centre for the people of Leek and The Staffordshire Moorlands.

Leek’s arts centre is housed in the historic building, Foxlowe, at the top of Leek’s market place.

Foxlowe Arts Centre opened its doors in December 2011 and has already gained a strong following from the local community and is attracting attention from further afield as well. Funded by individuals’ pledges, donations and trading proceeds and with the majority of the staff volunteering, this is truly a community arts centre for the people of Leek and the Staffordshire Moorlands.

With a popular café, bar, gallery, live performance space for music, drama, comedy, talks and a cinema, the Foxlowe Arts Centre has rapidly established a reputation as the go to place in Leek.

Foxlowe arts centre has limited parking at the back of the building for permit holders and disabled users only. Some workshops will include a parking permit spaces are available. To access the car park follow parking signs on Stockwell Street signed ‘P Short Stay, Council Offices’ and turn left after the first parking bays – this is the entrance to Foxlowe arts centre car park for permit holders, disabled users and others with permission e.g. workshop attendees.

Market Place,

Leek,

Staffordshire,

England,

ST13 6AD.

01538 386112