Free Radicals 30.08.18
Date and time
Location
Recital Room, UC Arts at the Arts Centre
3 Hereford St Christchurch City Christchurch, 8013 New ZealandRefund Policy
Description
Presented by: College of Arts
In conjunction with Empress Theatre Collective and WORD Christchurch, UC Arts presents FREE RADICALS, a musical response to the often unsung achievements of women in science and technology. This evolving song cycle features the works of NZ female composers, songwriters and instrumentalists from a variety of genres. FREE RADICALS focuses the microscope on the lives, discoveries, work and achievements of women ranging from stargazers and mystics to mathematicians and inventors.
FREE RADICALS pays tribute to pioneering women from the Dark Ages to the present day, including Evelyn Boyd Granville, Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, Hildegard of Bingen, Maria Sybilla Merian, Henrietta Swan Leavitt, Hedy Lamarr, Beatrice Tinsley & Rangituatahi Te Kanawa. It features new works by Rosa Elliott, Naomi Ferguson, Glenda Keam, Misfit Mod, The Swan Sisters , Ariana Tikao & Sheree Waitoa. Erin Harrington will guide you through the cycle with spoken word interludes.
This event is proudly supported by the University of Canterbury Foundation.
Is this your first time coming to an event at UC Arts in the Arts Centre? This video will help.
More information
Naomi van den Broek
UC Arts City Location Manager
Email: naomi.vandenbroek@canterbury.ac.nz
Organized by
Founded in 1873, in Ōtautahi Christchurch, the University of Canterbury | Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha (UC) has an international reputation for academic excellence in teaching and research.
People come first at the University of Canterbury, reflecting our intrinsic values: whanaungatanga, manaakitanga and tiakitanga. These values are rooted in trust, care and reciprocity, and were embedded over generations of Ngāi Tūāhuriri and Ngāi Tahu presence in the region. In fact, in 1861 Pita Te Hori, the first Upoko of Ngāi Tūāhuriri, instructed the founders of Ōtautahi: “kia atawhai ki te iwi – be kind to your people.” Today, these words underpin the relationships we foster amongst our students, staff and community. We are proud to open our doors to students and staff throughout Aotearoa New Zealand and the world, welcoming everyone to learn from one another and contribute to our diverse and flourishing community. The University of Canterbury is a place for everyone.
The university has an undivided focus on people, research, education and engagement to carry us forward to our 150th anniversary and beyond.
UC offers a unique, world-class learning experience that gives UC graduates a competitive edge in an increasingly challenging, dynamic and complex world – UC students graduate with the skills, knowledge and confidence they need to make a difference.
The University’s research-active lecturers and academics are committed to deploying their expertise and knowledge, and are active in partnering with others to advance civic purpose and foster public good.