The Whitaker in
Rawtenstall Lancashire is not only a museum and gallery, but is bursting
forward as a creative space and creator of contemporary culture. This is
crucial – it doesn’t just preserve the past, but is working to fuel the arts of
the future. Taking place the second
Wednesday of every month is their Spoken Word evening, nicknamed ‘Wordy
Rappinghood’. The next is on Wednesday 13th April at 7.30 pm and
opens up the opportunity for any wordsmith, performance artist or interested
individual to showcase their talent in a fabulous
atmosphere.
Where else do you get this chance? Perform in a museum!
Whether you are keen
poet, public speaker, storyteller or just want to go along to listen, The
Whitaker welcomes your contribution. With an attentive audience and beautiful
surroundings, you can be sure of a positive experience too. It’s the type of
event which brings cutting edge talent to the surface, and I’d thoroughly
recommend going along.
After all, who would turn down the chance to perform to an
eager audience inside a museum which is over 160 years old? Surrounded by
lovingly-restored Victorian interiors and natural history, and complete with a
bar and restaurant on-site… it’s enough to inspire anyone! Beginners are warmly
welcomed whilst practiced professionals can expect a well-organised and
exciting event.
It captures the magic
The tagline ‘Wordy Wrappinghood’ from the song by the Tom Tom
Club actually made me think of ‘Little Red Riding Hood’! After all, The Whitaker
was a big feature in the tales of my childhood – and to my five-year old self
it certainly had a fairy-tale like feel.
An array of creatures, massive pictures and towering ceilings; it’s the
stuff of magic! Crucially, The Whitaker has captured this atmosphere and sense
of intrigue and used it to push a number of unique cultural events this 2016.
Not only are there spoken word nights, but film screenings, acoustic evenings
and beautiful themed meals in their greatly-recommended restaurant. It’s a form of artistic flair, made
accessible!
A night at the museum becomes a reality in this place and it
has certainly inspired me. Here a few of my own words on The Whitaker: Words for The Whitaker
Are you ready to come down to The Whitaker?
It’s Lancashire’s cultural calling
Complete with parkland, and a welcome that’s grand
From a museum which is ever-enthralling!
Whether you want to see an array of animals
Or stride through their social history
There is much to be said, for the shrunken head
And artefacts filled with wonder and mystery!
There’s plenty going on in the evenings
With a bar and restaurant packing a punch
And get yourself to their spoken word nights
On the second Wednesday of every month!
For more information you can visit The Whitaker website:
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