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COMICA FESTIVAL 2006
After skipping a year in 2005, the Comica Festival returned in October 2006 with a variety of events, inluding Alan Moore, Melinda Gebbie, Marjane Satrapi, Scott McCloud, Ben Katchor, Alison Betchdel, Guy Delisle and many others.EVENTS:
Independent Sunday Review: Comic Themed Edition Featuring Marjane Satrapi, Alan Moore, Melinda Gebbie, Guy Delisle, Nick Abadzis, Chris Ware and many others. More...
Where: At Your Local Newsagent
When: October 1, 2006
24 Hour Comics Day: Kick-Off Join Scott McCloud and the UK cartoonists attempting to create their 24-page comics within 24 hours. More...
Where: Brandon Room, ICA, The Mall, London
When: October 6, 2006 - 10pm to 11pm
24 Hour Comics Day: The Finish Line The clock is ticking as the Comica cartoonist team return to the ICA to complete their 24 hour challenge. More...
Where: Nash Room, ICA, The Mall, London
When: October 7, 2006 - Noon to midnight
Comica Demos & Workshops Meet cartoonists and learn their techniques in masterclasses, live demos, jam sessions and workshops. More...
Where: Brandon Room, ICA, The Mall, London
When: October 7, 2006 - Noon to 7pm
Comica Demos & WorkshopsMeet cartoonists and learn their techniques in masterclasses, live demos, jam sessions and workshops. More...
Where: Brandon Room, ICA, The Mall, London
When: October 8, 2006 - Noon to 7pm
Theatre: Crocs In Frocks, or The Knitting Pattern Atrocities A twisted, disturbed comedy for adults adapting cartoonist Steven Appleby's inner world to the stage. More...
Where: Theatre, ICA, The Mall, London
When: October 8 to October 9, 2006
CONVERSATIONS:
Guy Delisle - From Pyongyang To ShenzenGuy Delisle records the everyday strangeness and unsettling hidden facets of life abroad in totalitarian regimes. More...
Where: ICA, The Mall, London
When: October 8, 2006 - 2pm to 3pm
Manga: Not Made in JapanDiscover the new voices of Western manga-ka with Sonia Leong and Ilya. More...
Where: ICA, The Mall, London
When: October 8, 2006 - 3.30pm to 4.30pm
The Universe According To Steven ApplebyEnter the weird brain of Steven Appleby, one of Britain's most visible and delightfully eccentric comic artists. More...
Where: ICA, The Mall, London
When: October 8, 2006 - 5pm to 6pm
Alan Moore & Melinda Gebbie: Lost Girls Alan and Melinda discuss Lost Girls with comedian, author and comic fan Stewart Lee. More...
Where: Logan Hall, 20 Bedford Way, London
When: October 12, 2006 - 7pm
Ben Katchor: Tales of Cities Experience the modern city afresh as seen through the quirky, quixotic eyes of Ben Katchor. More...
Where: Nash Room, ICA, The Mall, London
When: October 20, 2006 - 7pm
Alison Bechdel: Family Secrets Alison Bechdel (Fun Home) in conversation with comedienne and jazz singer Lea Delaria. More...
Where: Brandon Room, ICA, The Mall, London
When: October 23, 2006 - 6.45pm
Great British Comics: Ripping Yarns & Wizard Wheezes Paul Gravett and Peter Stanbury discuss how British comics are still part of our daily life and national psyche. More...
Where: Nash Room, ICA, The Mall, London
When: October 28, 2006 - 2pm
Tara McPherson & GuestsPaul Gravett will host a discussion with Tara McPherson and special guests David Lloyd and Mike Carey. More...
Where: Foyles Book Shop, Charing Cross Road, London
When: October 31, 2006 - 6.30pm
Scott McCloud: Meet & Greet Your chance to meet American comics guru Scott McCloud (Zot!, Understanding Comics, Making Comics). More...
Where: ICA Book Shop, ICA, The Mall, London
When: November 8, 2006 - 7pm
Marjane Satrapi: From Paris To Persepolis Marjane discusses Persepolis, her autobiographical graphic memoir of her Iranian childhood. More...
Where: Cinema 1, ICA, The Mall, London
When: November 25, 2006 - 4pm
FILMS:
The Mindscape Of Alan Moore A screening of the film exploring the world of Alan Moore, with panel discussion with director Dez Vylenz and others. More...
Where: Cinema 2, ICA, The Mall, London
When: October 21, 2006 - 6.30pm
Moomin Memoirs A revealing documentary celebrating Tove Jansson life and her Moomin creations. More...
Where: Cinema 2, ICA, The Mall, London
When: October 22, 2006
Tick Tock LullabyA first-person film following the quest of cartoonist Sasha who can't decide whether she wants to be a mother or not. More...
Where: Cinema 2, ICA, The Mall, London
When: October 23, 2006 - 9pm
Double Bill: Creepshow & Meet The Feebles Zombie fathers, space fungus and the walking dead feature in this tribute to the 50s EC Comics. More...
Where: Cinema 1, ICA, The Mall, London
When: October 31, 2006 - 9pm
