Ladies in Bloomers
at Story Garden, London
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Explore a compelling phenomenon at the intersection of music and horticulture, in a hidden oasis at the heart of Kings Cross.
Through the prism of Fiona Davison's eponymous book An Almost Impossible Thing, Ladies in Bloomers brings to life the story of pioneering women gardeners, with an ensemble of London Sinfonietta musicians, singers and on-stage gardeners.
Stemming from Davison discovering Olive Harrison’s letters to the royal horticultural society, a gardener who was denied scholarship on ‘account of being female’, Davison’s book sheds light on these early female professional gardeners through the radical lives and letters of Harrison and five others.
The Story Garden is a community space opened by The British Library, in partnership with Global Generation.
Programme includes:
Omri Kochavi Ladies in Bloomers - World Premiere & LS Commission
London Sinfonietta
London Sinfonietta
The London Sinfonietta is one of the world’s elite contemporary music ensembles with a reputation built on the virtuosity of its performances and ambitious programming. It is committed to placing new music at the heart of contemporary culture and pushing boundaries; the ensemble regularly undertakes projects with choreographers, video artists, film-makers and collaborations with electronica artists, jazz and folk musicians.
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Story Garden
Story Garden, British Library
Ossulston Street
London
NW11DF
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Story Garden
Story Garden, British Library
Ossulston Street
London
NW11DF
See all events at Story Garden