June at Seven Artspace, Leeds

Here is the latest seven artspace Leeds newsletter with details of upcoming event:

 

June Moon @ Seven Tonight's show, A Mancunian Rhapsody is SOLD OUT but we've much else to enjoy at Seven over the coming week. On Saturday 20 June, 7.30pm, Urban Sprawl Theatre Company presents Spartacus. This original script draws on the themes of overcoming class and diversity, with backdrop vistas of the Roman Arena where slaves were forced to fight to the death. Urban Sprawl combines people who come from vulnerable and highly disadvantaged backgrounds demonstrating their significant talents and professionalism. £7 / £5 conc. Seven Jazz on Sunday 21 June, 1.30 – 4pm is the Joel Purnell Quartet. Originally formed in 2003, Joel Purnell Quartet showcases an “exhilarating” collaboration of like-minded and highly experienced jazz musicians inspired by the American jazz masters of past and present. Purnell‟s latest album “Red Shift‟ won international critical acclaim. £7 /£5 conc  Kids under 16 free. On Monday 22 June, 8pm, the Screen Seven offering is French movie, A Secret. Informed that his elderly father has mysteriously disappeared, anxious Parisian, François, recalls his tragic family history. François instinctively knew that he was a disappointment. Befriended by kindly masseuse, Louise and feeling sympathetic toward the young boy, Louise eventually reveals to François that he once had a half brother. £6 /£4.50 conc.  On Tuesday 23 June 8pm, Café Scientifique explores The Evolution of Mimicry introduced by Dr Christopher Hassall, fellow of the Leeds University School of Biology. How does an insect evolve to resemble a bit of twig?  How do harmless flies come to look like fierce wasps?  The power of evolution has given the world plants that look like animals; animals that disappear when they alight on a tree; and other animals that vanish in direct sunlight. Hat Donations. Kill For A Seat Comedy returns on Wednesday 24 June 8pm. This month, Seymour Mace “Always fun to watch, wilfully odd, yet compelling” Scotsman and Peter Brush, BBC New Comedy Award Finalist. “Quirky one liners… worthy of the likes of Stewart Francis”  Chortle…plus special guests and your funny-making host, Silky. £11 /£9 conc. Doors 7.30pm. On Thursday 25 June 8pm, Seven Jazz presents Moonlight Saving Time with Bristol based singer Emily Wright. Moonlight Saving Time plays a very engaging set of popular standards and arranged in an interesting way. Emily is a jazz vocalist with a unique, honest tone, a spirited bandleader and innovative composer with a refreshingly original approach to the jazz idiom. £10 /£8 conc. Doors 7.45pm.  Many tickets are now available at www.ticketsource.co.uk/sevenleeds/events  Where not sold out, tickets are always available on the door. Every £ spent at Seven helps support high quality arts in a local setting. We look forward to seeing you at Seven very soon.