Friday, November 18, 2011
V&A Friday Late: Retro Hollywood Glamour
Posted on 2:36 AM by follow me
18.30-22.00
V&A
This August, bask in Technicolor 1950s Hollywood glamour at the V&A with the likes of Grace Kelly, Alfred Hitchcock and Marilyn Monroe. Join the V&A team for an evening of displays, projections, workshops and performances celebrating the fabulous fifties.
All events are free and drop-in, unless stipulated otherwise.
This looks set to be a fun packed event where you can watch a collection of 1950s Hollywood film trailers and even pin up your favourite fifties Pin up in a badge making workshop. Don your finest dinner jacket, as you are invited to an exclusive Fitzrovia Radio Hour performance. Using original scripts and live sound effects, Fitzrovia execute brilliant pastiches of British radio dramas from the 1950s. 'Whisky In The Jar!' recounts a story of ghostly possessions, supernatural cocktails, several nasty murders and the spirit of a dead London gangster returning to haunt the guests at an elegant V&A party. www.fitzroviaradio.com
You will get the chance to get involved in a screen-Printing Workshop with I Dress Myself , designs by Sally Elford. Whether you wear it on your head like Princess Margaret in the Mosquito Islands, around your neck like Grace Kelly on the French Riviera or even keep it in your ice-box with your underwear like Marilyn Monroe during hot Hollywood summer days, the 1950s printed scarf is everyone's favourite. Enrol with eco-friendly screen-printing company I Dress Myself for the chance to create your own limited-edition scarf featuring designs of iconic 1950s V&A objects by illustrator Sally Elford. www.idressmyself.co.uk www.sallyelford.co.uk
Take part in the Hitchcock and Friends Club Quiz with the McGuffin Film Society where you can test your knowledge of Alfred Hitchcock, Marilyn Monroe, James Dean and many other great legends of Hollywood Cinema in a quiz which will have you on the edge of your seat. Hosted by the McGuffin Film Society, of the Film and TV Quiz Night fame, for one night only. If you survive the gruelling interrogation, you could win a selection of prizes including cinema tickets, books, DVDs and film memorabilia. www.mcguffin.info
Attend an exclusive and one-off masterclass by renowned illustrator Daisy de Villeneuve. Discover the series of four portraits of beauty icons Daisy created for shopping channel QVC using only makeup products. Get the opportunity to see Daisy at work on another such portrait as she answers questions about her creative process. www.daisydevilleneuve.com
Join curator Jenny Lister for a tour of the exhibition Grace Kelly: Style Icon exhibition. Jenny will offer insights into the development and execution of the exhibition, as well as speaking about the world famous V&A fashion collection.
Places are limited. Free tickets will be available from the Information Desk in the Grand Entrance from 18.30. Participation is on a first come, first served basis so get there early dolls! See you there.
For more information on the V&A Friday late events click HERE.
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