Parlour Arabesque

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Parlour Arabesque explores the idea of Leighton house as a work of fiction; a twisting narrative structure echoing the tales of the Arabian nights. A number of contemporary artists shall produce site-specific performance works reflecting the whispers of exotic mystery and far-off lands which the house exudes, immersing the audience in an atmosphere of hidden wonders. Leighton house is a space for dreaming; a landscape both familiar and ethereal. It is in this capacity that the artists shall engage with the space, teasing meaning and metaphor out from within the walls; translating the atmosphere of the house into active haunting presence. Leighton House Museum is the restored former home of the artist Frederic, Lord Leighton and houses a large permanent collection of Pre-Raphaelite art. The Parlour Collective is a group of international artists dedicated to exploring the mythologies and memories of the spaces they inhabit. They produce shows in historical locations and museums throughout Europe; inviting their audience to engage with immersive imagined histories. Tickets: £5. booking recommended at www.rbkcculture.eventbrite.co.uk Web: www.parlourcollective.co.uk Email: info@parlourcollective.co.uk Sponsored by: Sagraitalia (www.sagraitalia.com) Flour Power City Bakery (www.flourpowercity.co.uk) Part of InTransit Festival: http://www.rbkc.gov.uk/subsites/intransit.aspx