Join us for a 'super' late night opening to celebrate our Heroes exhibition.
Watch! A panel discussion with Shane Melisse, Claire Mead and Dave Gibbons. [Please note Alison Sampson is no longer able to attend]
Dave Gibbons is one of our most prolific creators with Watchmen, Kingsman: The Secret Service and Dan Dare under his belt. His new book Confabulation: An Anecdotal Autobiography will be on sale with a special discount for attendees!
Shane Melisse is a comic artist based in north London who has been self publishing comics for a decade. The past 3 years he’s been creating a series of illustrations called Road Knight, using traditional fantasy aesthetics to highlight, rather than escape London life. By combining street wear and armour they've created a dark and gritty vibe with a touch of humour.
Claire Mead is Claire Mead (@carmineclaire) is a writer, illustrator, and the author of the webcomic Girls’ School of Knighthood. Claire's research as a freelance educator and curator focuses on arms and armour and military history via a queer and feminist lens which includes exploring art historical and wider cultural representations of warrior women. She shares her research on the topic via the podcast Bustles & Broadswords, exploring women with swords throughout history and culture, as well as the YouTube channel Joust Gal Pals, looking at unexpected intersections between arms & armour, gender and women's history. She also uses her illustration work to re-portray queer and trans historical figures informed by her research.
Drink! At the bar. As well as our usual paid bar, you will be able to sample the fantastic Bird & Blend cocktails for FREE! Flavours include Vampires Blood (matcha, tequila, strawberries, lemonade) and Cherry Cola Bottles (fruit tea, vodka, cherries, lemonade), mocktails and hot teas!
Tour! The exhibition with Captain Civilian - find out how he became a superhero and view never-before-seen photographs and film!
Dress Up! As your favourite superhero or in your go-to Cosplay. Best costume wins a prize!
Enjoy! Have a great evening.