Events and Exhibitions - The Laurence Sterne Trust

Oil Painting: an introduction with artist Tom Wood

4th May 13 - 5th May 13
Over two days, artist Tom Wood will take you through the basics of making an oil painting - from effective blocking in, to glazing, finishing and varnishing. Find out more about Oil Painting: an introduction with artist Tom Wood.

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York Theatre Royal Studio Talks - Martin Rowson

29th April 13 - 29th April 13
A unique opportunity to hear about Martin’s graphic novel of The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman. Find out more about York Theatre Royal Studio Talks - Martin Rowson.

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National Gardens Scheme - Moth trapping and identification evening.

26th April 13
A National Gardens Scheme event. Shandy Hall Gardens will be open for a moth trapping and identification evening. 18.30 - 20.30 Find out more about National Gardens Scheme - Moth trapping and identification evening..

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Shandy Hall Visit and Theatre Trip - York Theatre Royal

25th April 13 - 27th April 13
A tour of Shandy Hall, lunch at the York Theatre Royal and a ticket to see the matinee of iShandy. Find out more about Shandy Hall Visit and Theatre Trip - York Theatre Royal.

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Jaap Blonk and the Ursonate

22nd April 13
This poetry / performance event will concentrate on Jaap Blonk's performance of the Ursonate by Kurt Schwitters Find out more about Jaap Blonk and the Ursonate.

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iShandy - York Theatre Royal

19th April 13 - 11th May 13
Very loosely based on the novel by Laurence Sterne with footnotes, gratitude, savoury snacks and pregnant pauses. Members of a teachers’ Book Club meet to discuss the latest ambitious read in their season of Yorkshire classics, the insurmountable Tristram Find out more about iShandy - York Theatre Royal.

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Tercentenary screening of 'A Cock and Bull Story' with Introduction

14th April 13
Special screening of 'A Cock and Bull Story' at City Screen Picturehouse, York with introduction from Patrick Wildgust, curator of Shandy Hall. Find out more about Tercentenary screening of 'A Cock and Bull Story' with Introduction.

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Poetry by Heart

7th March 13
Continuing Professional Development evening, devised to support creative and engaging methods of teaching poetry, with a particular emphasis on poetry, memorisation and performance. Free. Find out more about Poetry by Heart.

Tristram Shandy Book Group - York Theatre Royal

5th February 13 - 9th April 13
For everyone who has ever wanted to read this Yorkshire classic but has never got past the first page. Tue 5 Feb, 5 Mar & 9 Apr, 7.30pm Find out more about Tristram Shandy Book Group - York Theatre Royal.

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Shandy Hall by Candlelight

8th December 12 - 16th December 12
Experience what Christmas is like in an 18th century parsonage, with candlelit rooms, log fires and traditional decorations. Find out more about Shandy Hall by Candlelight.

Annual Sterne Lecture 2012 - Jonathan Meades

28th September 12 - 29th September 12
The annual Sterne Lecture will take the form of a walking tour of Coxwold with Jonathan Meades, 11.00am - 29 September 2012 SOLD OUT and a book launch on 28 September 2012 - FREE TICKETS AVAILABLE Find out more about Annual Sterne Lecture 2012 - Jonathan Meades.

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Printed in Norfolk : Coracle Publications 1989 - 2012

15th September 12 - 14th October 12
An exhibition of work by leading artists’ book publisher Coracle made during the period 1989 to 2012. Printed in Norfolk will showcase artists’ books, poetry, critical documents, ephemera, catalogues and anthologies. Find out more about Printed in Norfolk : Coracle Publications 1989 - 2012.