The Gleaning: Encounter Ruth

A Pop-Up dramatic presentation of the Book of Ruth with spoken word and viola. Followed by Q & A with the artists.

Location: The Market Cross, 1 Town Street, Shepton Mallet, BA4 5AZ

Free event.

About The Gleaning

The Gleaning is an exhibition and installation co-curated by Arts Pioneer for Bath and Wells Gill Sakakini and visual artist, educator and curator Fiona Campbell. This inclusive and co-operative community arts project forms part of the Somerset Arts Weeks.

Further events

Sat 1st Oct, 10am-12pm, "Care and Repair" - all-age workshop exploring care and repair.

Sat 1st Oct, 11am and 3pm, Market Cross, Shepton Mallet: “Encounter Ruth" - Pop-Up dramatic presentation of the Book of Ruth.

Sat 1st Oct, 8-9pm, Jazz Concert by 'East of Meon'; Latino vocal and instrumental jazz responding to harvest themes in The Gleaning exhibition. Tickets £5 on Eventbrite or at the door.

Sun 2nd Oct, 3pm, "Encounter Ruth" - Pop-Up dramatic presentation of the Book of Ruth.

Tues 4th Oct, 5-5.30pm, Gleaning Vespers - music, silence, word and image.

Weds 5th Oct, 3.30-5pm, “After School Art" - create a themed piece from Gleaning fragments.

Thurs 6th Oct, 5-5.30pm, Gleaning Vespers - music, silence, word and image.

Sat 8th Oct, 3pm, "Song & Celebration" - Local School Choirs perform a specially commissioned song for The Gleaning with a balletic response by dancer Joe Ducille.

Sun 9th Oct, 8-10pm, An Evening at the Gleaning - poets and artists share their responses to The Gleaning.