Miscellaneous media
A selection of photographs, videos, and sound files from the '33' archives. Please note that, given some of these images and videos are over 40 years old, the quality may not be perfect. However, they offer an absorbing insight into the work undertaken at '33' and provide an overview of the UK community arts scene during the latter half of the 20th Century.
We will continue to add more found material to this page as our research and restoration efforts progress.
Martian CAC is a video made by the '33 Film & Video Group' in 1984, which imagines the visit of two Martians to Luton in search of a venue to display their artwork. They discover the '33 Arts Centre' and are invited to be shown around the centre's facilities.
A fascinating 1989 animation showreel from George Collin.
1984 pilot made for Channel 4 by the '33 Film & Video Group'.
Including excerpts of another pilot, 'The Department Store', featuring Linda Farrell and Douglas McFerran.
An excerpt from the archives showing some drama / film outputs from the '33 Arts Centre' in the 1980s.
Due to copyright issues with the music used on the original projects - nobody thought about that back in the day - this film showcases some short edits from the drama outputs.
It features Dermot Byrne as the invisible man, and includes early work from Danny Cannon and Gene Jacobs. The final credits give an indication of the range of work done during that period. The originals will be kept and made available on a want / need to see basis. Enjoy.
A classic example of the almost everyday madness of '33' in the 1980s. From the rescued archives: 'Penguins' featuring Linda 'Muddie' Farrell and her pet penguin.
Much of the original footage is too damaged to upload, but this gives a taste of this crazy in-house production. Thanks to Gary, Ray, and the '33 Film & Video Group'.
'The Big Cheese', a crazy in-house production based on a classic Shakespearian theme.
Made with staff, drama workshops, and the '33 Film & Video Group'.