Stage Left - Letter Pressed: Panel Talk and a Walk with the Artist

As we get ready to dive into the creative buzz of London Design Festival 2025, Rosie Reed Gold is excited to announce further details of her latest project ‘Stage Left, Letter Pressed’, in partnership with Hart Shoreditch. This exhibition is a love letter to East London’s literary past, drawing on the area’s rich writing history and celebrating the tools, tales, and talent behind the written word. With a background in English and Philosophy, Rosie’s work is all about exploring how ideas and actions play off each other - and ‘Stage Left, Letter Pressed’ is no exception. The exhibition takes a close look at two local icons: the Curtain Theatre and the Caslon Letterpress Foundry. The Curtain, built way back in 1577, was one of the original stages for Shakespeare’s early hits, including Romeo and Juliet. Though it shut down in the 1600s, its spirit lives on as a symbol of London’s golden age of theatre. The Caslon Foundry, founded in the 1700s, made some of the finest fonts in the game, setting the stage for centuries of London’s print scene. Rosie will bring all of this history to life with a mix of installations, video, sound, and interactive pieces. ‘Stage Left, Letter Pressed’ is not just an exhibition - it’s an experience, and one that invites guests to dive into the story behind it. Hart Shoreditch is thrilled to be working with Rosie and continuing its mission to celebrate creativity within the local community. Hart Shoreditch will be partnering with local charity, Ministry of Stories, for LDF 2025. ‭Ministry‬‭ of‬‭ Stories‬‭ champions‬‭ the‬‭ writer‬‭ in‬‭ every‬‭ child.‬‭ Co-founded‬‭ by‬‭ author‬‭ Nick‬‭ Hornby‬‭ in‬ 2010,‬‭ they‬‭ help‬‭ young‬‭ people‬‭ discover‬‭ their‬‭ confidence,‬‭ imagination‬‭ and‬‭ potential‬‭ through‬ the‬‭ power‬‭ of‬‭ their‬‭ writing.‬‭ Their‬‭ range‬‭ of‬‭ innovative‬‭ writing‬‭ programmes‬‭ and‬‭ small‬‭ group‬ mentoring help‬‭ young‬‭ people‬‭ from‬‭ east‬‭ London‬‭ to‬‭ discover‬ and realise their own creative potential.‬ A representative from the charity will take part in the Power of Self-Expression Panel Talk and all events are free to join; however, any donations made throughout LDF at Hart Shoreditch will go towards Ministry of Stories' brilliant work. The hotel’s signature, pan-Asian restaurant, UBA, will be providing delicious refreshments throughout the workshops. A variety of vibrant small plates and snacks, as well as colourful cocktails and mocktails, will take guests on a culinary journey while they enjoy the range of events on offer. ‘Stage Left, Letter Pressed’ Events Include: Behind the Curtain: A Walk with the Artist - Saturday 13th September, 12pm - 1.30pm Step into the world of Stage Left, Letter Pressed with artist-in-residence Rosie Reed Gold. This intimate guided walkthrough invites guests to see the exhibition through Rosie’s eyes, exploring the layered meanings, hidden details, and personal stories behind her work. Expect insights, surprises and candid reflections - straight from the source. This is a free event with optional donation to Ministry of Stories, a charity helping young people build confidence in their writing and creativity. Panel Talk: The Power of Self- Expression - Tuesday 16th September, 3pm A thought-provoking panel on the power of personal storytelling - from Shakespeare’s era to the voices shaping our cultural narratives today. Rosie Reed Gold is joined by guest speakers from the worlds of art, literature and performance to discuss identity, community, and the role of the arts in self-expression. Followed by an exclusive screening of Rosie’s short film created for the exhibition, and a live Q&A. This is a free event. An exciting line up of workshops and masterclasses is set to be announced soon...