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2012 Festival Programme

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IF Album: Harbour of Songs 09 May 2012 - 31 December 2014   Inspired by The Lone Twin Boat Project and the stories behind the wood donated to build it, a new album - Harbour of Songs - has been commissioned for IF: 2012 by The Stables, and produced by the Festival's Artist-in-Residence Adrian McNally (The Unthanks) . . .
Sacrilege: Jeremy Deller 20 July 2012   Fishermead, Milton Keynes MK6 2JA
Stonehenge goes on tour - 'Sacrilege' by Turner Prize-winning artist Jeremy Deller comes to Fishermead in Milton Keynes as part of the Festival and 2012 celebrations . . .
The Lone Twin Boat Project 20-29 July 2012   thecentre:mk (Shopping Centre) MK9 3EP
An extraordinary boat - 'Collective Spirit' - sails into . . . Central Milton Keynes!
The Quiet Volume 20-28 July 2012   Milton Keynes Central Library MK9 3HL
Played out in the tranquil surroundings of Milton Keynes Library, this captivating written word and audio experience will transport you to unexpected global destinations . . .
metro-boulot-dodo: Track Down - MK 20-29 July 2012 , 12noon - 8pm each day Xscape MK. MK9 3XS
New Commission: Take part in a unique multi-media game and immerse yourself in a world that comes to life all around you as you solve the clues . . .
Phare Ponleu Selpak
with Compagnie Ubi: Rouge
20-23 July 2012 , UK Premiere Big Top Theatre Tent, Campbell Park MK9 4AD
UK Premiere of this breathtaking and dramatic production from Cambodia
The Stables Spiegeltent 20-29 July 2012   The Spiegeltent, Campbell Park MK9 4AD
The Stables Spiegeltent hosts music, comedy and cabaret in this luxuriously decorated Belgian mirror tent, ideal for daytime events as well as evening and late night entertainment
Duke Special 20 July 2012 , 8.00pm The Spiegeltent, Campbell Park MK9 4AD
Dynamic, musically ambitious and bracingly eccentric music from the brilliant Duke Special
The Horne Section 20-21 July 2012 , 10pm The Spiegeltent, Campbell Park MK9 4AD
Alex Horne and his magnificent 5-piece band present a feelgood funfair of an evening
The Stables Sessions 20-28 July 2012 , Varies, see event listing Campbell Park MK9 4AD
The Stables Sessions on the Acoustic Stage is where you will hear new sounds or spot emerging talent and unsigned bands
La Compagnie Carabosse:
Fire Gardens
20-22 July 2012 , From 9pm Campbell Park MK9 4AD
A breathtaking transformation in Campbell Park using dramatic fire, flames, music and sound from this top international company
Fevered Sleep: Little Universe 21-22 July 2012   Campbell Park MK9 4AD
Enchanting live theatre exploring big ideas for little people aged 3-5
Kazzum: Brown Paper Packages 21-22 July 2012   Campbell Park MK9 4AD
A wonderfully interactive show for all the family
The Cabaret of Ideas 21 July 2012 , 11.30am The Spiegeltent, Campbell Park MK9 4AD
Engage in a live Wikipedia of fascinating thought leaders, experts and mavericks either from Milton Keynes, or who have a strong connection with the city
IF Focus:
Catalan & Balearic Islands Events
21 July - 29 May 2012   IF: 2012 presents a series of events, artists and productions that celebrates work from the region of Catalonia and the Balaeric Islands
Enfila't: Plecs 21-24 July 2012   Big Top Theatre Tent, Campbell Park MK9 4AD
An ingenious, witty and entertaining show combining theatre, acrobatic, circus and live music by this top international company
The Demon Barber Roadshow 21 July 2012 , 8pm The Spiegeltent, Campbell Park MK9 4AD
Maverick English folk with high energy clog dancing and rapping
IF Talks & Special Events 21-28 July 2012   A series of talks, discussions and special events featuring some of the artists, companies and themes featuring in the 2012 Festival
Ensemble 360:
Warm Up For The Olympics (Workout)
22 July 2012 , 11.30am The Spiegeltent, Campbell Park MK9 4AD
A physical workout that is actually fun - with live music!
Ensemble 360:
Bolt From The Blue
22 July 2012 , 3.30pm The Spiegeltent, Campbell Park MK9 4AD
An uplifting concert that demonstrates that classical music can be just as powerful an inspiration to sport and exercise as any other style
Phill Jupitus: You're Probably Wondering Why I've Asked You Here 22 July 2012 , 8pm The Spiegeltent, Campbell Park MK9 4AD
Catch TV funny man Phill Jupitus in the intimate setting of the Festival Spiegeltent! SOLD OUT!
The Unthanks + Guests 23 July 2012 , 8pm The Spiegeltent, Campbell Park MK9 4AD
Known for their timeless, unsentimental and quietly subversive tales, The Unthanks are the most innovative and critically acclaimed folk band in modern history
Tom Baxter 24 July 2012 , 7.45pm The Spiegeltent, Campbell Park MK9 4AD
Beautifully crafted, heartfelt songs from this critically acclaimed singer-songwriter
Flap! 24 July 2012 , 9.45pm The Spiegeltent, Campbell Park MK9 4AD
Honey sweet vocals and intense rhythms similar reminiscent of a 1920s prohibition-era dance band - with added verve and energy
The Adventures of Prince Achmed (film, PG), with live score from Mira Calix 25 July 2012 , 7.30pm Big Top Theatre Tent, Campbell Park MK9 4AD
IF:2012 and Independent Cinema MK have joined forces to present a magical film night for all the family
Jon Richardson 25 July 2012 , 8pm The Spiegeltent, Campbell Park MK9 4AD
Recently hailed as Britain's funniest man, the hugely talented Jon Richardson is one not to miss. SOLD OUT!
Wired Aerial Theatre:
As The World Tipped
25-26 July 2012 , 9.45pm Campbell Park MK9 4AD
An epic and ambitious outdoor performance combining dramatic film and a glorious soundtrack with breathtaking aerial performance
L'Orchestre D'Hommes-Orchestres performs Tom Waits 26-27 July 2012 , 7.30pm The Spiegeltent, Campbell Park MK9 4AD
The repertoire of the iconic Tom Waits as you've never seen or heard it before, performed by this brilliantly eccentric orchestra!
Au Cul du Loup: Score 26-29 July 2012   Big Top Theatre Tent, Campbell Park MK9 4AD
Some three years in the making, the very funny Score is a production inspired by all aspects of the sporting world - fitting for this momentous Olympic year
SilentArena: Silent Disco 27 July 2012 , 10pm The Spiegeltent, Campbell Park MK9 4AD
Doing away with the traditional speaker systems used in nightclubs, a silent disco allows you to listen to your preferred DJ through headphones - great fun!
IF Vintage Day 28 July 2012   The Spiegeltent, Campbell Park MK9 4AD
Saturday is Vintage Day at The Festival!
Res de Res: Bridges (Pontes) 28 July 2012 , 4.30pm and 7pm (30 minute show) Campbell Park MK9 4AD
This Catalan company present highly visual theatre mixing circus, dance and music
Guixot de 8: Giant Art Games 28-29 July 2012 , 1pm - 7pm both days Campbell Park MK9 4AD
Large-scale games and puzzles made by this extraordinary company from Barcelona
Bowjangles: Bowlympics 28 July 2012 , 1pm The Spiegeltent, Campbell Park MK9 4AD
IF you'd rather spectate from your seat than compete, vaudeville virtuosos Bowjangles offer you their very own Bowlympic Games . . .
The Fitzrovia Radio Hour 28 July 2012 , 3.30pm The Spiegeltent, Campbell Park MK9 4AD
Performed by a spiffing cast with cut-glass theatricality, blending homage and satire, The Fitzrovia Radio Hour recreates the unique spirit of 1940s radio plays
James Hunter 28 July 2012 , 8pm The Spiegeltent, Campbell Park MK9 4AD
IF you like good music - sweet soul music - then James Hunter and his band are just the ticket . . .
Deabru Beltzak:
Drums of Fire (Les Tambours de Feu)
28-29 July 2012 , 9.45pm - approx 10.30pm Xscape MK. MK9 3XS
Witness a trail blazing procession by fiery drummers Deabru Beltzak
The Gilded Lili Variety Revue featuring
The Boy with Tape on His Face
28 July 2012 , 10pm The Spiegeltent, Campbell Park MK9 4AD
The divine Lili la Scala and friends entertain you at this rollicking late night show with laughs, variety, songs and burlesque
IF at The World Picnic 29 July 2012 , 1pm - 6pm Campbell Park MK9 4AD
Come dine with us al fresco and bring your family and friends . . .
Hardeep Singh Kohli's
Indian Takeaway
29 July 2012 , 2pm The Spiegeltent, Campbell Park MK9 4AD
Broadcaster, writer and Celebrity Masterchef finalist is on a mission to find the best Indian takeaway in the UK . . . will he strike lucky in Milton Keynes??
The Raghu Dixit Project + Support:
Byron Johnston
29 July 2012 , 6.30pm The Spiegeltent, Campbell Park MK9 4AD
Raghu Dixit and his Project collective of musicians bring Indian and world music to the Festival's Spiegeltent
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