Spectrum of talent on show at launch of performing arts showcase

April 11, 2011 - PRLog -- The cream of performing arts talent will be on show next month when Coventry University stages ‘Spectrum’ - its performing arts festival for 2011.

A launch event on 5 May will herald the start of this year’s prestigious Coventry School of Art and Design (CSAD) Degree Show.

The range of performances by final year performing arts students this year has everything from original plays, poetry, installations, dance and music and is a culmination of three years work.

The festival launch event on 5 May (which is open to the public) will showcase a broad range of work from students studying Dance and Professional Practice, Dance and Theatre and Professional Practice, Music Composition, Music and Professional Practice and Theatre and Professional Practice.

The festival performances take place between 9 May to 4 June at venues across the city and further afield (a full list of performances will be available nearer the time).

Dr Mark Evans, Associate Dean, CSAD, said:

“The Performing Arts launch event, which is open to the public as well as staff and students of the University, will be showcasing a selection of dance, music and theatre performance, both live and on film.

“It will certainly give a flavour of what will be happening throughout the Spectrum festival this year and the range of performances and material produced will cater for most tastes.”

Tickets for the launch, which takes place on 5 May at 7pm in The Ellen Terry Building, Coventry University, are free of charge but as numbers are restricted, requests for tickets need to be in by Thursday 28 April.

To book a ticket visit www.coventry.ac.uk/spectrum
The Design and Visual Arts, Media and Communications and Industrial Design final year students will be exhibiting their work at the Degree Show from 2-8 June.
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Note to editors:
The CSAD 2011 Degree Show dates are as follows:

5th May – Performing Arts festival launch event, 7pm (open to public, booking required)
9th May to 4th June – Performing Arts festival - Spectrum
2nd June – Industrial Design Industry Night, 6pm (invitation only)
3rd June – Degree Show Private View, 6pm (invitation only)
4th – 8th June Degree Show (open to public)
12th June – Fashion Show (tbc)

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