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ADMISSION TO FIRSTSITE IS FREE

Open Tuesday – Sunday

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Exhibitions

Free

Lucy Harwood: Bold Impressions

02 December 2023 - 14 April 2024

Immerse yourself in the life and work of local artist Lucy Harwood (1893 – 1972).
Featuring over 100 bold and beautiful paintings – including landscapes, still live and portraiture – step into a world where colour and energy collide, as Harwood’s artworks command the space, their vibrancy and confidence.

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Talks & Events

Late Lounge @ Firstsite

05 April - 06 December 2024

Multiple times available

Join us for late cocktails and strange happenings in our late night lounge. Ambient DJ’s create a sonic backdrop to a bizarre, surreal and at times truly mystifying collection of performances.

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Exhibitions

Free

Claire Cansick: You and I Are Earth

14 October 2023 - 14 April 2024

What effect do we have on the landscapes around us? You and I Are Earth charts the devastating effects of climate change and the human impact on the environment across the world.

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Courses, Clubs & Classes

Capturing the Climate – Mixed Media Workshop

29 March - 07 April 2024

Multiple times available

Build your confidence in pastel and acrylic painting with local artist Claire Cansick in this workshop inspired by her current exhibition at Firstsite – You and I Are Earth, with a delicious light lunch included!

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Courses, Clubs & Classes

Boozy Brushes

24 November 2023 - 21 June 2024

Multiple times available

Join Sirena Hart at Firstsite for Boozy Brushes – our New Multi-Art, Drag entertainment painting class extravaganza!

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Courses, Clubs & Classes

Introduction to Collage Workshop

24 May 2024

Multiple times available

Sociable, creative and fun Introduction to Collage Workshop where you’ll learn new techniques, unwind and have a delicious lunch together.

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Courses, Clubs & Classes

Life Drawing with Justine Moss – all levels

23 March - 20 July 2024

Multiple times available

Learn how to draw from the live model or practice your life drawing skills at Firstsite.

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Exhibitions

Free

Opening Celebration | David Lock: In-between Us

22 March 2024

Multiple times available

Join us for a special evening event to celebrate the opening of ‘In-between Us’, David Lock’s first solo exhibition in a public gallery, 

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Courses, Clubs & Classes

Sketch, Etch and Scones with Karen Densham

26 March 2024

Multiple times available

An accessible and fun approach to printmaking where we will be exploring low tech printing methods like dry point etching, Lino cutting, mono printing, impression printing and more.

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Courses, Clubs & Classes

Discovering Art with Jevan Watkins Jones

26 April - 28 June 2024

Multiple times available

Each all-day session, discover a different art medium with local artist Jevan Watkins Jones, including Watercolour, Indian Ink, Acrylic and more!

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Exhibitions

Free

Tim Noble & Sue Webster: Love and Hate at Firstsite

09 November - 31 December 2024

In this presentation, seven light sculptures by Noble & Webster illuminate areas of the Firstsite building with pops of glimmering colour.

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Courses, Clubs & Classes

Watercolour Saturdays with Justine Moss

23 March - 20 July 2024

Multiple times available

A monthly meet up for watercolour painters and enthusiasts – open for all levels. Explore the materials, techniques and colour theory to develop your work

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Cinema

All of Us Strangers

23 February - 04 April 2024

Multiple times available

Paul Mescal and Andrew Scott are neighbours falling in love despite the presence of their pasts, in this intertwined fantasy romance All of Us Strangers by Andrew Haigh.

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Cinema

The Royal Opera House: Madama Butterfly

31 March 2024

1:45 pm

Puccini’s devastating tragedy about a young geisha who falls in love with an American naval officer.

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Cinema

An American in Paris – The Musical

24 - 27 April 2024

Multiple times available

The romantic story of a young American soldier, a beautiful French girl and an indomitable European city are at the heart of Broadway’s breathtakingly beautiful new musical, An American in Paris.

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Cinema

Dune: Part Two

22 March - 05 April 2024

Multiple times available

Dune: Part Two will explore the mythic journey of Paul Atreides as he unites with Chani and the Fremen while on a path of revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family.

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Cinema

Driving Mum

30 March - 04 April 2024

Multiple times available

Driving Mum is a darkly comedic road movie of self-discovery and acceptance across the beautifully photographed landscapes of Iceland.

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Cinema

Getting It Back: The Story of Cymande

22 - 28 March 2024

Multiple times available

The London-based Cymande are the greatest band you’ve likely never heard of, and this is their incredible untold story.

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Courses, Clubs & Classes

Glass Suncatcher Workshop

09 May 2024

7:30 pm

Join us for an enchanting evening of crafting where you’ll create your very own spring-inspired fused glass suncatcher

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Cinema

National Theatre Live: The Motive & The Cue

21 - 24 March 2024

Multiple times available

This electrifying brand-new play directed by Sam Mendes brings Richard Burton and John Gielgud’s infamous Hamlet rehearsals to the big screen, with Johnny Flynn and Mark Gatiss.

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Cinema

Platform Asia: Germinate

03 - 04 April 2024

Multiple times available

Germinate is a touring programme featuring artists’ film and video works by seven filmmakers from West Asia, including artists from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Türkiye.

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Cinema

Perfect Days

21 March 2024

Multiple times available

Perfect Days is a subtle, shimmering and ultimately life-affirming reflection on finding beauty in the everyday world around us.

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Cinema

Soul (Relaxed)

16 - 23 March 2024

Multiple times available

Soul introduces Joe Gardner voiced by Jamie Foxx, a school band teacher whose true passion is playing jazz.

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Cinema

Wicked Little Letters (Captioned)

20 March 2024

10:30 am

A 1920s English seaside town bears witness to a dark and absurd scandal in this riotous mystery comedy Wicked Little Letters.

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Cinema

The Taste Of Things

22 March 2024

Multiple times available

A delectable feast for the senses, The Taste of Things is a stunningly beautiful romance that simmers with emotion.

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Cinema

Robot Dreams (Relaxed)

30 March 2024

11:00 am

Based on the popular graphic novel by Sara Varon, Robot Dreams tells the adventures and misfortunes of Dog and Robot in NYC during the 1980s.

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Cinema

Exhibition on Screen: John Singer Sargent

16 - 21 April 2024

Multiple times available

Step into the glittering world of fashion, scandal and shameless self-promotion that made John Singer Sargent the painter who defined an era.

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Exhibitions

Free

David Lock: In-between Us

23 March - 23 June 2024

Experience an exciting blend of existing work and never-before-seen paintings form London-based artist David Lock in his first solo public exhibition that delves into the portrayal and consumeristic reproduction of the male form, from antiquity to the present day.

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Cinema

Occupied City

07 April 2024

11:30 am

Occupied City examines Amsterdam’s occupation by the Nazis during World War II, exploring the city’s sociological history.

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Double the difference: Help families enjoy free creative, connected and carefree days out

8 March 2024

  We are delighted to be part of this year’s Big Give Arts For Impact campaign. This unique opportunity means any donations made to our Holiday Fun programme between 19-26 March – will be DOUBLED! Doubling your donation, means…

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