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Construction work at Milton Keynes Dome and Theatre

JHA/005/008

A film of external construction of the Milton Keynes Dome and internal work on Milton Keynes Theatre in December 1998. The first six minutes of the film is of the Milton Keynes Dome construction site on the 10 December 1998. It is filmed from an elevated position and shows cranes, JCB’s, dumper trucks ...
Building construction of X-scape and the theatre district

JHA/005/009

The film opens with footage of the construction of the steel work for X-scape and a car park. It then shows construction work in the theatre district, finishing with the construction of the inside of Milton Keynes Theatre. The film begins by showing part of the steel framework that will become the X-scape building from ...
The theatre district and construction work at the theatre.

JHA/005/010

This film shows the theatre district and construction work at the theatre. It begins with views of construction men working outside in the theatre district. We see shots of the buildings in various stages of completion and workmen working, mainly laying paving slabs. 00:05:00 the film cuts to the Hogshead where people are sat outside and ...
Construction work at Milton Keynes Theatre

JHA/005/011

Film of construction work at Milton Keynes Theatre Opening shot of two Mathews office furniture lorries parked at a loading bay; an alarm sounds. Inside one of the lorries are stacks of new blue chairs. There are then various shots of inside the theatre showing dressing/make up rooms; bathrooms and plant room. It ...
Milton Keynes Theatre landscaping and foyer preparations

JHA/005/012

This 33 minute film shows landscaping and foyer preparations at the theatre. The only sound is back ground noise. It starts with views of a room with paint pots and equipment; rubbish surrounding a spiral staircase and a welder working on what may be a ventilation grill filing the support bracket. 00:01:57 cuts to an outside ...
Internal shots of the fiitout and external shots of landscaping

JHA/005/013

Internal and external views of work on Milton Keynes Theatre. Showing general views including flooring being laid, stage lights worked on and the installation of several artworks. The film starts with interior shots of the installation of art work by Martin Craig-Martin depicting the creative activities within the theatre. It then cuts to inside ...
External landscaping work and internal finishing work

JHA/005/014

Film of external landscaping work and internal finishing work at Milton Keynes Theatre. The film opens with an exterior shot of the Theatre showing the landscaping, tree/shrub planting and cable laying. 00:06:39 the scene changes to inside the auditorium fixing up stage backdrops/curtains and finishing work. It then cuts briefly to three men sat inside ...
Film of Milton Keynes Theare, Theatre District and Art Gallery

JHA/005/015

Film of general views of the internal and external finishing work at Milton Keynes Theatre including of the office space. The film ends with the Dreamspace exhibition in the Theatre District and the installation of the Gilbert and George exhibition at Milton Keynes Gallery. The film opens with three women looking at posters on display ...
Rehearsals and acoustic sound tests on stage in Milton Keynes Theatre and ongoing construction work in the theatre.

JHA/005/016

This film appears to be rehearsals or acoustic sound tests on stage in Milton Keynes Theatre. The last ten minutes are of the ongoing construction work in the theatre. Throughout this section the film zooms in and out of the stage and pans around the auditorium. There are a few people watching ...
Milton Keynes Theatre and the openning of the Margaret Powell Square

JHA/005/017

The film consists of seven sections, some without sound, relating to Milton Keynes Theatre. It includes behind the scenes shots in wardrobe and several performances. There is also the official opening of the Margaret Powell Square by a Trustee of the Margaret Powell Foundation. The film opens with a wardrobe scene with ...
Gala First Night of Milton Keynes Theatre

JHA/005/018

The film starts part way through a speech by the conductor of Milton Keynes Orchestra. He says that the conductor will not be setting a tradition of playing encores, but as the gala was a unique event the orchestra will play the final movement of Stavinsky’s Firebird. The orchestra begins to play this piece but ...
Gala event, MK Theatre

JHA/005/019

The film is taken from the gala event at the theatre. It is after the opening performance of Annie. During the film an interviewer in the theatre lobby asks several people what they thought of the performance and the theatre. The film starts with a scene of the Mayor being interviewed by a woman ...
The arrival and construction of the set and lighting for the first show

JHA/005/020

Film of the arrival and construction of the set and lighting for the first show at Milton Keynes Theatre in 1999. A number of the scenes at the beginning are repeated and filmed from different angles. The film starts outside the theatre as a blue articulated lorry with the words `Paul Mathew International` in white ...
Aerial footage of Central Milton Keynes

JHA/006/002

The film is not narrated and shows aerial shots of Central Milton Keynes from a helicopter The film starts with the landing site in Campbell park with a blue ITN helicopter about to ascend. The helicopter takes off showing Campbell Park in the background. 00:01:22 Conniburrow in the foreground. Shot moves east to show Downs Barn ...
Steel structure work at X-scape

JHA/006/004

This is a ten minute film showing the steel work of X-scape and work on the roof. There is also a brief section of work at the almost completed theatre district. The film begins with a close-up shot of the steel structure of the X-scape building which then expands to a long shot taken from ...
"Milton Keynes: The Future" presentation by Mike Edwards

JHA/001/010

A film of a presentation by Mike Edwards on ‘The Future of Milton Keynes’ held on the ’26th November 1997′ produced by John Hemson Associates. The film opens with a white screen with MIKE EDWARDS in black text followed by the title and date of the presentation. Throughout the film we see images relating to ...
"Milton Keynes Past (and Future)" presentation by Derek Walker

JHA/001/011

Presentation and slide show by Derek Walker on ‘Milton Keynes Past (And Future), held at the library on the 19th November 1997 filmed by John Hemson Associates. The film opens with credits “DEREK WALKER” followed by “MILTON KEYNES PAST (AND FUTURE), 19th November 1997”. There is a round of applause as Derek Walker walks to ...
Shapes of a City

JHA/002/001

A John Hemson Associates short film about the sculptures in Milton Keynes. The film is narrated by Kate Moon with pieces by Ernest Bottomley and Robert Koenig. It was commissioned by Edna Reed, Artistic Director for Art in Milton Keynes and was written and produced by Michael Francis. The film starts with the title screen of ...
Sculptures in Campbell Park

JHA/002/004

A silent film of various sculptures in Campbell Park. They are possibly the Tai Chi sculptures from Taiwan, an installation organised by Edna Eguchi Read. Each sculpture is shown from various angles and with both close up and distance views. 00:10:00 minutes we see one of the sculptures being installed with the ...
Edna Eguchi Read's artwork 'After'

JHA/002/005

This film shows Edna Eguchi Read’s artwork ‘After’, her first pieces of work that were shown to the public and formed part of the Open University’s Art Walk exhibition. The film captures each individual piece she made. All the pieces of sculpture appear grey, old, and decayed. The exact location of where was being ...
John Dankworths 70th Birthday Party, film 2

JHA/003/002

Film footage of John Dankworth’s 70th Birthday Concert on the lawn at The Stables, Wavendon, Milton Keynes held in the summer of 1997. Tape number two. The film starts with five musicians stood on a raised stage on the lawn. Behind the stage is a blue backdrop with a banner which reads “COMING ...
John Dankworths 70th Birthday Party, film 3

JHA/003/003

Film footage of John Dankworth’s 70th Birthday Concert on the lawn at The Stables, Wavendon, Milton Keynes held in the summer of 1997. Tape Number Three. The band Field of Blue are standing on a raised platform on the lawn. Behind the stage is a blue backdrop with a banner which reads “COMING SOON. SITE OF ...
Concert at The Stables

JHA/003/004

Film of a concert at The Stables, Wavendon, Milton Keynes held on the 15 November 1998. It begins with Humphrey Lyttletons band with vocals by Helen Shapiro and ends with Paul Carrack and band. The film opens with Humphrey Lyttleton’s band playing “Shiny Stockings”, with vocals by Helen Shapiro. The band members are all ...
Rod Stewart tribute act at The Stables

JHA/003/005

The film shows a Rod Stewart Tribute act at the Stables in 1998 or 1999. Opening shot of a guitarist, which then moves to include tribute singer (not named) dressed in a white suit singing: “Baby Jane” in raucous Rod Stewart style. Backing band shown as two guitarists, plus drummer against a red curtain backdrop. ...