Mary Quant closing event

9.45am - 2.45pm
Mary Quant closing event
Mary Quant closing event
Mary Quant closing event

Event Details

As Mary Quant: Fashion Revolutionary comes to a close, join us for a day of Quant-inspired events! 

Vintage trio The Madeleines 

9.45-10.30am 12.15-1pm

We are delighted to welcome The Madeleines a vintage vocal trio, who will transport you to a golden era of jazz, swinging sixties, and glamour.  

This trio is made up of Shannon Evison, Hannah Rogers and Jess Rogers. These ladies have all worked internationally in musical theatre (West End, Hong Kong, Melbourne and International tours) however in the whirlwind of 2020, they returned to NZ and are now enjoying performing together on home soil.  

With sophisticated harmonies and tight choreography, The Madeleines will take you to another era of timeless elegance.

 

Curator kōrero with Sophie Matthiesson

2 - 2.45pm 

Curator of International Art, Sophie Matthiesson talks about the extraordinary career of design pioneer Mary Quant and the new exhibition, Mary Quant, Fashion Revolutionary.

Places strictly limited please book to avoid disappointment. 

BOOK HERE

 

These events will proceed at Red with: 

1m distancing 

Facemasks mandatory 

Scan in using the COVID app 

Vaccination passports mandatory 

See our website for full terms and conditions of entry 

 

Image credits: 

The Madeleines - Madeleines Trio 

Sophie Matthiesson credit Paul Chapman 

 

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