December 2011 - March 2012 Tullie House What’s On · call the Tullie House box office during...

December 2011 - March 2012

Tullie HouseWhat’s On

ContentsArt Gallery Exhibitions 03Exhibitions Gallery 05Special Events 07February Half Term 08Family Learning Sundays 09First Fridays 10Tuesday Lunchtime Talks 10Other Information 11Film Season 12

Opening Hours:

Museum & Art GalleryApril – October:Monday – Saturday 10am – 5pmSunday 11am – 5pm

November – March:Monday – Saturday 10am – 4pmSunday 12pm - 4pm Garden RestaurantMonday – Saturday 9.30am – 5pmSunday 12pm – 5pm (November – March)Sunday 11am – 5pm (April – October)

Gift ShopMonday – Saturday 10am – 5pmSunday 12pm – 5pm (November – March)Sunday 11am – 5pm (April – October)

ConcessionsReduced ticket prices are available to unemployed people, children and young people under 18, students in full-time education and senior citizens.

How to book tickets for eventsIn Person: From the museum’s reception desk during normal opening hours (see above).

By phone: For credit/debit card bookings, call the Tullie House box office during opening hours on 01228 618700.

By post: Send an SAE and cheque made payable to ‘Tullie House Museum & Art Gallery Trust’ to: The Box Office, Tullie House Museum & Art Gallery, Castle Street, Carlisle CA3 8TP.

Tullie CardsOur popular Tullie Card scheme entitles holders to unlimited FREE admission for 2 years for Carlisle district residents to the main museum galleries, and is now available for £3.00.

Box Office: 01228 618700 Website: www.tulliehouse.co.uk

Admission Charges:-

Adult £5.20Concession £3.60Child 5 and over 50pChild under 5 free

For groups visits (10 or more) please contact our Bookings Co-ordinator, Barbara on 01228 618704

Cover image:Image courtesy of Amilia Hrustic

Don’t be stuckfor gift ideas!A ticket for one of our Monday Alternative films makes an ideal present!Call the Box Officeon 01228 618700

Art Gallery ExhibitionsLittle Black Dress10 December – 26 FebruaryAdmission Free

In 1926, Coco Chanel launched her ‘Ford’ dress, the first definitive Little Black Dress (LBD) onto the haute couture scene. Both practical and chic, the LBD has since become a staple in every woman’s wardrobe.

Using the Tullie House costume collection as well as designer garments loaned-in, this exhibition shows the evolution of the little black dress, both preceding the launch of Chanel’s Ford dress and over the successive eight decades, exploring how it has been adapted to suit wildly changing fashion styles and cultural climates – from the raunchy cocktail dress of the prohibition-era to the modest and practical dress of wartime and the mini of the 1960s, up to the present day. The costumes are contextualised by film footage, studio photography and dress patterns from each of the respective eras.

Little Black Dress has been curated by Pollyanna Clayton-Stamm, with contributions from David Sinclair. The tour is based on the original exhibition at Urbis, Manchester and The Civic, Barnsley.

Femme Fatale: What makes the Little Black Dress so iconic?

Thursday 16 February at 7.00pmA special evening exploring the LBD as a style statement in 20th century costume history and including an illustrated talk by Dr. Maggi Toner-Edgar, fashion designer and director of a ‘Creative Style’ consultancy in Cumbria. There will be the opportunity to learn about the museum’s costume collection as well as to get an exclusive tour of the exhibition.

Tickets cost £12.50 (£10.50 concessions) and can be booked on 01228 618700.

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Image courtesy of Amilia Hrustic

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Secret Egypt:Unravelling Truth from Myth10 March – 10 JuneAdmission charges apply

Is there a mummy’s curse? Were the Egyptians obsessed with death? Did aliens build the pyramids?

Such questions are addressed in Secret Egypt, a major exhibition which examines popular modern ideas about the ancient Egyptians and uses objects to suggest that the truth might be otherwise.

The exhibition features around 200 artefacts on loan from major Egyptology collections throughout the UK including Manchester Museum, the Ashmolean and Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery. Moving through six themes, it begins by asking what is real and what is fake via an examination of funerary objects that helped Ancient Egyptians into the sacred world of death before debunking some of the more spurious myths that have grown up around them.

Secret Egypt is a touring exhibition developed by the Herbert Art Gallery & Museum, Coventry.


Exhibitions GalleryIn Search of NatureRecording Cumbria’s wildlife: past, present and future

22 October 2011 to 8 January 2012

Discover how people are putting Cumbria’s wildlife on the map. This exhibition will explore how dedicated enthusiasts have recorded wildlife in Cumbria through the years; from binoculars and notepad to net and microscope, digital cameras and even molecular analysis. Visitors can learn how to be a nature detective and register their own wildlife sightings.

The display will celebrate the pioneering work of Victorian naturalists and the establishment of a records centre at Tullie House Museum, along with key figures in the study of Cumbria’s wildlife through the last 100 years. Find out what we

know now thanks to the activities of local natural history societies, wildlife recording groups and individuals across the county who send their wildlife sightings in to the Cumbria Biodiversity Data Centre (CBDC) at Tullie House. Visitors will learn what is the oldest wildlife record in the county, who is the most prolific wildlife recorder, what is the rarest species in Cumbria and the commonest, what has gone and what has just arrived - and why.

Admission to the Exhibitions Gallery is free to Tullie Card holders (available to Carlisle district residents), Friends of Tullie House and the under 5s. Museum entrance charges apply to others.


Way of the Warrior:Epic movie arms and armour14 January – 19 March

Way of the Warrior: Epic Movie Arms and Armour is a visually stunning, touring exhibition of movie arms and armour, used in epic historical blockbuster movies. The exhibition will include 11 full warrior costumes containing ‘screen used‘ props from some of the biggest historical movies including; Gladiator, Alexander, King Arthur, Centurion, Kingdom of Heaven, and The Last Samurai. All the movie armour and costumes are historically based, many representing highly accurate visual reconstructions of warrior equipment and weapons from the ancient and medieval world.

The Exhibition includes large format, illustrated graphic panels that describe the warrior’s weapons, tactics and philosophies and their most famous battlefield encounters. Uniquely this exhibition offers a range of interactive, replica handling armour and movie props for visitors to experience, ranging from a gladiator helmet to a pair of knights gauntlets.


Special Events

If you are part of a non-profit organisation in North Cumbria, you can use the Tullie House Community Display case for free. § Promote your organisation § Show people the valuable work you do§ Display the results of your services

For bookings and further information, contact Charlotte Foster Tel: 01228 618766 Email: [email protected]

See Website for more details

Christmas at Tullie House 2011Looking for a special venue for your Christmas lunch or Party Night? Why not come to Tullie House?Call Barbara on 01228 618704 or email [email protected] visit our website www.tulliehouse.co.uk

Traditional Burns Night SupperWednesday 25 January 2012 7.30pmSpeakers include Stuart Hepburn and Fiona ArmstrongTickets £25 pp available through our Box Office 01228 618700

The Great Green Debate2 February 6pm-7.30pmIs the climate changing? Why? How quickly? Can we really do anything to change it?Join an invited panel of experts to discuss climate change and its implications. The panel will be drawn from specialist institutions around the country, and they will talk about their work, as well as answering all your questions.

The event is free, but early booking is recommended.Part of Curiosities 2011 - Celebrating TreesRun with the support of MLA Renaissance North West

Mother’s Day LunchSunday 25 March 2012 12pm – 2pmFollowing the success of last year’s event we will be offering a Mother’s Day lunch in our Function Room.Please call 01228 818117 for ticketsFurther details and menu will be available on our website nearer the time

Anniversary Black Tie DinnerFriday 4 May at 7.30pm. Help us celebrate the first anniversary of Tullie House Trust with a Black Tie Dinner Charity Event.

For further details or book your table please contact Barbara Lamont on 01228 618704 or email [email protected]


February Half Term 2012Curious Customs at Tullie House

Monday 13Roman CustomsTuesday 14Medieval Valentine’s Day Wednesday 15Spring Celebration!Thursday 16Clay Day

Our drop in sessions run from 1pm – 4pm, and explore our collections in fun, imaginative ways.Be inspired by Tullie’s treasures and create a “souvenir” of your visit to take home. Activities are craft based, and you need no special skills or knowledge to join in. Activities are linked to current exhibitions.

Activities are free, but normal admission charges apply to the galleries.Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

There may be some queuing, so please be prepared to wait patiently.

Roman Christmas Fun Day! 17 December 2011, 11 am – 3pm

The Roman had a winter celebration called Saturnalia, a time to give presents and have fun!

Come and make Roman gifts from clay and wax. Create a servant’s cap and find someone to wear it!

There will be a special, sparkling glitter workshop! All craft activities will be offered throughout the event.

Tim Padley will be telling the story of Saturnalia and leading object handling sessions at 11:15 am; 12:15 am; 1:30 pm and 2:30 pm in the Gathering Space in the Roman Gallery.

Join us in the Atrium just before 1pm, when a Roman lady will prepare the welcome for Saturn, the king of Saturnalia!

At 1pm, Saturn and his wife, Opis, will come to the museum.

If Saturn catches anyone bossing people about, he will make sure they are made to wear a servant’s cap...

This midwinter mayhem is presided over by The Ruddy Amateurs theatre company.

Activities are free but normal admission charges apply to the galleries.

Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult.


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Family Learning SundaysJanuary - MarchOur drop in sessions run from1pm – 4pm, and explore our collections in fun, imaginative ways.

Be inspired by Tullie’s treasures and create a “souvenir” of your visit to take home. Activities are craft based and linked to current exhibitions.

Activities are free, but normal admission charges apply to the galleries.

Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Ancient Civilisations22 JanuaryYear of the Dragon29 JanuaryArthurian Art and Armour5 FebruaryCostume Collections12 FebruaryCelt and Viking19 FebruaryThe Smallest Samurais!26 FebruaryExplore the Solar System: Science and Scratch Art!4 MarchAlexander the Great and Ancient Greece 11 MarchSecret Egypt18 MarchMother’s Day: Roman Jewellery and an Egyptian “Mummy”!25 March Brilliant Birds of Prey


First FridaysIn 2012 Tullie House will be unleashing an innovative new programme of adult events aimed at bringing like-minded people together in a relaxed and civilised environment.

Selected galleries will be open after hours, offering engaging experiences in this unique venue.

Our reasonably priced bar will also be open for the evenings, affording visitors the opportunity to unwind and get ready for the weekend.

Friday January 6, 7pm – 10pmTwelfth NightFriday February 3, 7pm – 10pmWarm up to Valentine’s DayFriday March 2, 7pm – 10pmAncient Civilisations

Please see our website for charges and exact times of performances, readings and talks.Selected galleries will be open during each First Friday.

Coming next ...

We’re taking a break in April, but will return on May 4th with a natural history themed evening as part of the Memories of the High Fells project. As part of the event, Carolyn Richardson will be showcasing some of Cumbria finest poets as they read from their nature-inspired collections. June’s First Friday is dedicated to the Secret Egypt exhibition – and look out for the Georgian evening on 6th July.


Tuesday Lunchtime LecturesYou are invited to this series of lively, half-hour talks by in-house experts and special guests.

Admission is free, and there is no need to book, but as the talks are so popular, please arrive promptly to secure your place.

Talks start at 1pm and are in the Lecture Theatre.

6 DecemberIn Search of Nature: Recording Cumbrian Wildlife

3 JanuaryCumbria’s Churches : Historic Buildings in Modern Times

7 FebruaryThe Way of the Warrior : Myth and Reality

6 MarchCrime and Security in Roman Britain

3 AprilBringing the history of Cumbria’s high fells alive.The Lecture Theatre is equipped with induction loops. Wheelchair access is available but limited; guide dogs are welcome, but if you let us know your requirements in advance by telephoning 01228 618718, we will reserve suitable seating for you.



Group DiscountsIf you buy five tickets for an event you can get another one free – e.g. a party of six or more pays for five tickets, a party of twelve or more pays for ten. Tell your friends and bring them with you!Please note: Party discounts are not applicable to workshops.

Box OfficeOpening Hours: 10am – 5pm Tel No. 01228 618700

RefundsSorry, but we are unable to refund money on tickets or to exchange tickets already sold, except on the occasion of cancelled events, where refunds will normally only be given during Box Office opening hours.

RefreshmentsThe Garden Restaurant at Tullie House serves a delicious range of meals, snacks and drinks, and offers a takeaway service for hot drinks, sandwiches, baguettes and cakes. A bar is usually open for evening events.

AccessWe strive to make sure our activities can be enjoyed by people of all ages and abilities. If you have any questions or special requirements, please call 01228 618718.

The museum is fully accessible, with induction loops, automatic doors, ramped access and adapted toilets, apart from the first floor in Old Tullie House which is a Grade I listed building.

Space for wheelchair users at some events is limited, so please give us notice if this is required – phone reception on 01228 618718. Guide dogs are also welcome - again, please let us know in advance so that a suitable seat can be reserved.

Free museum, events, and non-participatory workshop admission is available for anyone accompanying a person as a carer. A carer ticket must be obtained from the Tullie House Box Office.

Private Functions& Room HireDifferent rooms at Tullie House can be hired for all sorts of events - conferences and seminars, private parties, lectures and performances, and even

Other information

Large PrintA large print version (text only) of this brochure is available. Call Judith Streatfeild on 01228 618743.

civil weddings. For more information contact Barbara Lamont on 01228 618704.

E-Newsletters from Tullie HouseTo receive up-to-date information on events and workshops, new exhibitions and special offers at Tullie House, send a blank emailto: [email protected] and type ‘Subscribe’ in the subject line.

AcknowledgementsTullie House Museum and Art Gallery Trust became a charitable trust on 5th May 2011 and is managed by an independent board of trustees. The Trust receives funding from Carlisle City Council plus grants for many of its activities from Arts Council England, North West, the Museums Libraries and Archives programme Renaissance in the Regions, and Cumbria County Council.

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Monday Alternative Film Season at Tullie House16 January

Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives (Loong Boonmee raleuk chat) (12A)Dir: Apichatpong Weerasethakul, Thailand/UK/France/Germany/Spain/Netherlands, 2010, 113 mins

23 January

Route Irish (PG)Dir: Ken Loach, UK/France/Italy/Spain, 2010, 110 mins

30 January

Chico and Rita (15)Dir: Tono Errando, Javier Mariscal and Fernando Trueba, Spain/UK, 2010, 94 mins

6 February

The Messenger (15)Dir: Oren Moverman, USA, 2009, 113 mins

13 February

Incendies (15)Dir: Denis Villeneuve, Canada/France, 2010, 130 mins

20 February

The Tree of Life (12A)Dir: Terence Malick, USA, 2011, 139 mins

27 February

13 Assassins (Jûsan-nin no shikaku) (15)Dir: Takashi Miike, Japan/UK, 2010, 141 mins

5 March

Beginners (15)Dir: Mike Mills. USA, 2010, 105 mins

12 March

Potiche (15)Dir: François Ozon, France, 2010, 103 mins

19 March

Poetry (Shi) (12A)Dir: Chang-dong Lee, South Korea, 2010, 139 mins

26 March

The Guard (15)Dir: John Michael McDonagh, Ireland, 2011, 96 mins

2 April

The Skin I Live In (La piel que habito) (15)Dir: Pedro Almodóvar, Spain, 2011, 117 mins

Tickets: £4.50 (£4 concessions) Tickets available on the door but advance booking recommended. All screenings start at 7.45pm promptly; bar open from 7pm. January – April Season Ticket £42 Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery Trust, Castle Street, Carlisle CA3 8TP.

BOX OFFICE 01228 618700

For further details please visit our website www.tulliehouse.co.uk

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