insideKENT Magazine Issue 85 - April 2019 | Page 71

VISITKENT
GERALD SCARFE –
STAGE AND SCREEN
SAT 16 MARCH 2019 TO SUN 16 JUNE 2019 (CLOSED MONDAYS)
FREE ADMISSION
THE BEANEY, 18 HIGH STREET, CANTERBURY, CT1 2RA
A RARE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE THE EXTENSIVE BUT LITTLE-KNOWN PRODUCTION
DESIGNS BY CELEBRATED POLITICAL CARTOONIST GERALD SCARFE. STORYBOARDS,
COSTUMES AND PROPS ARE ON DISPLAY FROM PINK FLOYD’S THE WALL, DISNEY’S
HERCULES AND ENGLISH NATIONAL BALLET’S THE NUTCRACKER.
PINK FLOYD – THE WALL © Gerald Scarfe
Gerald Scarfe is the UK’s most celebrated political
cartoonist; his 50-year-long career at The Sunday
Times revealed an imagination that is acerbic,
explosive and unmistakable. But less well known is
Scarfe’s lifelong contribution to the performing arts
and his hugely significant work beyond the page,
designing some of the most high-profile productions
of the last 30 years.
This exhibition explores Scarfe’s extraordinary work
for stage and screen. It features over 100 works
including preliminary sketches, storyboards, set
designs, photographs, ephemera and costumes from
productions including Orpheus in the Underworld at
English National Opera, The Nutcracker by English
National Ballet and Los Angeles Opera’s The Magic
Flute. It also shows his 1994 work as the only ever
external Production Designer for Disney, for their
feature film Hercules, as well as his concept, character
and animation designs for Pink Floyd’s 1982 film
adaptation of The Wall. Scarfe’s surreal and often
grotesque artwork cemented The Wall’s iconic status
in pop culture.
Known for his uncompromising satire in print, Scarfe
started drawing for Private Eye and Punch in the 1960s
and went on to work as The Sunday Times’ political
cartoonist for 50 years, from 1967. He is now the
Evening Standard’s new political cartoonist.
Gerald Scarfe Family Activities
Plus, little ones can enjoy our Family Activities
inspired by the iconic works of Gerald Scarfe.
Activities include Hercules Adventure Pack (£5),
Make Your Own Puppet Show (£2.50) and Make
Your Own Mask (£1.50). Or do all 3 activities for
£7.50! Simply purchase your activities from any of
our till points.
thebeaney.co.uk
Gerald Scarfe: Stage and Screen is a touring exhibition
from House of Illustration.
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