Kings Cross Environment

Whether you’re an artist, a designer, a writer or any other creative, if you’re planning on launching your own creative business, then this afternoon seminar is the best investment you could make. And it’s free! Give me a call on 020 7412 5511 or visit www.createkx.org.uk events page to reserve your place for this Wednesday.

Knowledge is the Key:

Fancy your chances of breaking out alone as a creative in the big bad world of business? Then this is your opportunity to ensure your project has a fail-safe start.

When: 10th October, 2-5.15pm
Where: The Business & IP Centre, The British Library, 96, Euston Road, London NW1 2DB

Cost: FREE – book in advance at www.createkx.org.uk

Join us for an afternoon intensive seminar with experts from the British Library research team, specialist consultants, and writer and editorial consultant, Nana Ocran.

During this afternoon intensive course, British Library experts, a specialised research consultant and a successful creative will advise you how to access all the resources and information you will need to make your business a success. These experts will address key points of research, information development and IP issues which are essential for new ventures.

Points covered will include:

• Commercial information and inspiration – highlighting an example of successful research using the BL collection
• Tools and techniques for successful desk research
• Methods for localised and relevant field research
• Key IP issues for creative industries, including trade marks & registered designs, copyright, patents
• A creative’s personal story of the road to success within the field of writing and editorial

Speakers:
Nigel Spencer
Research and Business Development Manager, British Library, St Pancras

Victor Higgs
Director, Applied Nanodetectors Ltd

Nana Ocran
Writer and editorial consultant

Colin Bailey got in touch through the site.  He lived in Kings Cross in the late ’80s and early ’90s.  The darkness of Colin’s etchings capture the gloom of what was a difficult time for the area.  And some prints contrast nicely the human with the imposing architecture.   You can see and buy the Giclee prints on Colin’s site here.  At £45 it’s pretty good value for original work and it is always good to buy direct from the artist – you can even use PayPal.  If you are looking for something different for Xmas, they also come in greeting card sizes.

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The Rest of the World

‘We are isolated. We travel the globe without moving. A boy cannot leave his room. A woman continues to be hurt. Jim waits for Maggie. We text our intentions. Skin cannot accept sun. There are still grey office blocks, and filing, and lying. Jim waits for Maggie. Kat pays Terry to beat him; men continue to be hurt. I Instant Message Death. Jim waits for Maggie. It is 2011.’

After a 5 year absence, celebrated playwright Paul L Martin returns with his fourth play. Praise for previous Paul L Martin plays:

• ‘an unusually sharp ear for comic dialogue’ Ham and High on ‘Love and Money’
• ‘Moments of crystalline lucidity… acute observation and poeticisation of the prosaic’ Camden New Journal on ‘Learning to Fly’
• ‘opens up the highs and lows of his world for all to experience and identify with’ The Stage on ‘Crisis on the A46’

Playing Maggie Marshall, local actor Sophie Talbot takes the King’s Cross banner down to Clapham to show those southerners how it’s done! Opens November 1st 7.30pm and runs every night (except Mondays) until 17 November. Do go and see ‘The Rest of the World’ at The Landor Theatre and show your support. Tickets £12/£10 concessions. Box office 020 7737 7276. Tube: Clapham North. (The Landor does lovely food too.)