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Arts Ahead

Star critics cherry-pick some of the best on offer in the weeks to come

H LONDON/BRIGHTON/SOUTHAMPTON/MANCHESTER/GLASGOW EXHIBITION
Undress Your Mind – The Institute of Sexology
Wellcome Collection
183 Euston Road
London, NW1
November 20 2014 – September 20 2015

This investigation of human sexuality features over 200 objects spanning art, rare archival material, erotica, film and photography.

The first ever in Britain, it looks at how the practice of sex research has shaped our ever-evolving attitudes towards sexual behaviour and identity.

The Institute of Sexology will evolve over the course of the year, with new commissions, live interventions, discussions and performances within the gallery space.

www.wellcomecollection.org

H SHEFFIELD MUSIC
Barbara and Henry — The Musical
Site Gallery
1 Brown St,
Sheffield S1
November 18–
December 13 2014

An exploration of an imagined relationship between sculptors Henry Moore and Barbara Hepworth, conceived by artist Mel Brimfield and singer-songwriter Gwyneth Herbert.

Brimfield and Herbert will work together to devise a number of songs through scratch performances and open rehearsals.

Over the course of four weeks the gallery will become a theatrical set with costumes, props and backdrops and a piano at the heart of the installation.

Drop into the gallery throughout this residency to experience the musical in its development.

www.sitegallery.org

H BOLTON THEATRE
Bird,
Octagon Theatre
Howell Croft South
Bolton BL1
November 17-18 2014

It’s 4am and Leah Bird is alone in a flat in Derby waiting for her boyfriend to call.

Over the course of a single night she tells us what it’s like to be fourteen, fearless and full of love. But everything isn’t what it seems, and as the sun comes up, Leah begins to unpick the true nature of her relationship.

A cutting edge play that throws light on the experience of a teenager in contemporary Britain, from one of the country’s most exciting new writers. Recommended for ages 12 and over.

www.octagonbolton.co.uk

H BRISTOL EXHIBITION
Index: Riots, Protest, Mourning
and Commemoration
Arnolfini
16 Narrow Quay
Bristol BS1
November 21 2014 –
February 8 2015. Free

Groundbreaking Dutch artist Willem de Rooij shows politically charged photographic work and a new installation that explores themes of individuality, protest and how single objects can carry multiple layers of meaning.

The work, beyond creating a poignant montage of human suffering, protest and power, explores the mechanics of representation: how are people presented in protest? How do they present themselves in front of a camera or observer?

www.arnolfini.org.uk

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