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19 October
VIKKI STONE
Cockermouth’s vibrant venue
www.thekirkgate.com
Welcome
Welcome to our new look - we
hope you like it! We have some
real treats lined up for you as the
evenings begin to close in, with
the season starting and ending with two Canadian gems
– Gordie MacKeeman and his Rhythm Boys and Annabelle
Chvostek. Sandwiched between them we have a plethora of
fantastic acts including Martin Carthy and Dave Swarbrick,
time travelling magicians Morgan & West and theatre from
IpDip especially for all of you aged under five. We also have
plenty of opportunities for you to join in with Youth Theatre,
Sing Days and Arts and Allsorts.
Have a look through and see what appeals to you! Details of
how to book can be found on the back page.
Comedy
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Theatre
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Film
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Music
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Join In
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Special Events
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Arts Out West
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Information
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Diary
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Booking
Back Cover
Every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this
brochure is correct at the time of going to press. We reserve the right to
cancel or change any show or make amendments to dates, times or prices.
FOLLOW US TO FIND OUT MUCH, MUCH MORE:
Kirkgate Arts
@KirkgateArts
Kirkgate, Cockermouth, Cumbria CA13 9PJ
Email: [email protected]
Admin Office Telephone: 01900 829966
Registered Company No.: 6632306 Registered Charity No.: 1126602
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www.thekirkgate.com
CARTHY &
SWARBRICK
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BEHIND THE
CANDELABRA
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WHO’S BEEN
SITTING...
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LANTERN
PARADE
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ANNABELLE
CHVOSTEK
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To book: 01900 826448
SING DAY
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Comedy
Saturday 21 September 8pm
MARCEL LUCONT
“Witty, acerbic, magniloquent
Frenchman seeks willing,
intelligent audience for fun,
adventure, maybe something
more. Must have own underwear,
socks and breath but be
prepared to have these charmed
off, laughed off and taken away
respectively”. Winner of the
Amused Moose Laughter Award
2012 and Perth Fringeworld Best
Comedy Show, as seen on Russell Howard’s Good News (BBC3),
Live at The Electric (BBC3) and Set List (Sky Atlantic).
‘Fresh, accessible and hilarious’ The Guardian
Contains adult material.
bit.ly/KGMarcel
£13 all seats
Saturday 19 October 8pm
VIKKI STONE
Vikki Stone is a multitalented comedian, actress,
singer and musician and
winner of The Soho Theatre
One Night Stand Up Award.
Her unique mix of stand
up and musical comedy
has made her one of the
fastest rising stars of British
comedy. Vikki’s debut
Edinburgh Show, Big Neon
Letters, played to sell-out
audiences both in Edinburgh
and London’s Soho Theatre,
and received critical acclaim including The Observer’s Comedy Top
5 Edinburgh Shows 2011. She performs regularly across the country
at major clubs, festivals and theatres as well as appearing regularly
on television. As musically talented and exciting as she is funny,
expect big laughs from this girl with a big voice.
Contains adult material.
bit.ly/KGvikki
£13 all seats
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Kirkgate Arts
Theatre
Thursday 12 September
1.45pm
Arts & Allsorts
Badapple Theatre
EDDIE & the
GOLD TOPS
From the team behind the
sell-out success Back to the Land Girls, a new comedy with music.
It’s the 1960’s and every village in England has a band determined to
hit the big time. Eddie inherited the family milk round from his father,
and has fulfilled his deathbed promise to never miss a delivery for
the good people of the village. But suddenly he’s becoming a pop
superstar, quite by accident! His songs are heading up the charts and
if he can get there by tonight he’ll be on Top of The Pops..... So, get
ready, Eddie, go! You’re heading for the high life, with the fabulous
Gold Tops behind you every step of the way! But when things take a
churn for the worse, will you get back for the morning milk? Take a
look at the company’s website:
bit.ly/KGEddie
£7 60+ £4 Includes tea & cake
Saturday 5 October 8pm
Family
MORGAN & WEST:
CLOCKWORK MIRACLES
Wander into
the world of
time travelling
magicians
Morgan &
West. Uncover
a multitude of
magical marvels
strewn hither
and thither.
But mostly thither. Enter the workshop of the nineteenth century’s
greatest magical duo. Delve deep into the conjouring clutter and
discover the curiosities and confoundments concealed within. Be you
urchin, industrialist or lady of leisure prepare to cover your ankles –
Morgan & West will literally blow your socks off.
bit.ly/KGMorgWest
£10 u18s £7.50 Family £28.50 D
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Friday 18 October 10am & 2pm
Family
Ip Dip Theatre
HEAD IN THE
CLOUDS
...a tale of woolly dreamers.
The sheep look down, the
sheep look round. One
sheep looks up and sees
the clouds… A delightful,
interactive play for babies,
toddlers and their families. Strictly limited capacity for this show
designed specifically with little ones in mind, so book early!
bit.ly/KGIpDipweb
£5 one adult + baby £2.50 for each additional adult or child
Saturday 7 December 4pm
Family
Freehand Theatre
WHO’S BEEN SITTING IN MY CHAIR?
A delightful and playful version of
a well-known tale – with porridge
and bears and one-two-three
chairs. A tale that’s not too BIG
and not too small but just right.
With original music, this play is for
everyone who can count to three
– especially if you’re aged 3 to 7!
bit.ly/KGFreehand
£5 Family £18
Friday 24 & 31 January 7:30pm
Saturday 25 Jan & 1 Feb 7:30pm
& Saturday Matinees at 2:30pm
Family
CADS
SINBAD & THE MAGICAL
MYSTERY
By Simon Rayner Davis
Sinbad comes up against Dragunda,
a mean and mighty magician who is
looking to rule the universe, in this new
panto from CADS. Join Sinbad, his ma,
Fatima Sinbad, Cap’n Jack Starling and his
crew as they encounter adventures on
the Island of Juven, No Man’s Land and
Oomagoolee Island!
£8.50 u18 £6 60+ £7.50 Family £25
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Monday 2 September 8pm
ROBOT AND FRANK
(12A) – 89 mins
This is an affecting study of
friendship & the problems of growing
old. Frank is a retired cat-burglar.
Concerned that he is no longer able to look after himself, his family
buy him a robot to help around the house. Frank, however, has his own
ideas about how to put his new companion to good use..
Monday 9 September 8pm
TRANCE
(15) – 101 mins
New national treasure Danny
Boyle returns with this great
psychological thriller. Having
teamed up with a criminal
gang, fine art auctioneer Simon
(James McAvoy) wakes up after
the heist with no memory of
where he has hidden the painting. When torture fails, the gang hire a
hypnotherapist to delve deep into Simon’s psyche.
Monday 16 September 8pm
IN THE HOUSE
(15) – 105 mins
A jaded school teacher becomes
obsessed with a talented
student’s weekly essays, based
on his classmate’s seemingly
ideal bourgeois home life. From
director Francois Ozon (Potiche),
this delicious French film blurs
the boundaries between fact & fiction. Subtitled.
Monday 23 September 8pm
I’M SO EXCITED
(15) – 90 mins
Pedro Almodovar lets his hair
down and harks back to his
early films. Set on an airliner
endangered by a technical
fault, its occupants decide to
make the most of their possibly
limited remaining time. With a
generous helping of high camp,
sexual exploits and general debauchery, this is a real guilty pleasure for
fans of the Spanish maestro. Subtitled.
To book: 01900 826448
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Monday 30 September 8pm
THE GREAT GATSBY
(12A) – 143 mins
A stellar cast led by Leonardo DiCaprio
& Carey Mulligan brings us this latest
adaptation of Scott Fitzgerald’s classic tale of
romance set amongst the nouveau riche of
1920s Long Island. With director Baz Luhrmann at the helm, it should be no
surprise that this sumptuous period piece is a dazzlingly orchestrated delight.
Monday 7 October 8pm
A HIJACKING
(15)- 103 mins
This taut, realistic and utterly gripping
Danish thriller tells the tale of a Danish
cargo ship, attacked and boarded by
Somali pirates in the Indian Ocean. The ship’s cook becomes a key
figure because of his good English, as the high-tension hostage
negotiations play out. Subtitled.
Monday 14 October 8pm
MUD
(12A) – 130 mins
Echoes of Huckleberry Finn are aplenty in this
acclaimed drama from director Jeff Nichols
(Take Shelter). Two boys come across an enigmatic fugitive while
exploring an island in the Mississippi. Captivated, they decide to help
the man meet up with the love of his life.
Monday 21 October 8pm
POPULAIRE
(12A) – 110 mins
Applying for her first secretarial job, young
Rose proves a disaster apart from her
prodigious talent at the typewriter. Soon
enough, her competitive boss is entering her in
speed typing contests. This sweet, charming
French comedy is a real crowd-pleaser with a colourful 1950s style.
Subtitled.
Monday 28 October 8pm
BEHIND THE
CANDELABRA
(15) – 118 mins
Steven Soderbergh’s latest triumph is a
dazzling, diamante-encrusted portrait of
pianist-superstar Liberace, and in particular
his relationship with his young lover. Michael Douglas gives one of the
best performances of his career in the lead role, ably supported by
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Matt Damon.
Monday 4 November 8pm
THERESE DESQUEYROUX
(12A) – 110 mins
Audrey Tautou stars as the titular character
in this 1920s set French drama. Therese
is a free-spirited woman stuck in a marriage to a rich businessman
she does not love. A nuanced and handsome exploration of women’s
changing place in society, based on Francois Mauriac’s classic novel.
Subtitled.
Monday 11 November 8pm
SUMMER IN FEBRUARY
(15) – 101 mins
Set against a backdrop of the beautiful
Cornish coast, this is a moving tale of love
and loss among a bohemian colony of artists. Taking place shortly
before the outbreak of the First World War, this romantic period drama
is adapted from Jonathan Smith’s much loved novel.
Monday 18 November 8pm
BEFORE MIDNIGHT
(15) – 109 mins
Whether or not you have been following
Celine and Jesse’s previous romantic
encounters in Before Sunrise and Before
Sunset, you are sure to be captivated by this
acclaimed film. Rarely has a relationship
been portrayed as truthfully as by the excellent Julie Delphy and Ethan
Hawke.
Monday 25 November 8pm
THE ACT OF KILLING
(15) – 115 mins
A totally unique and tremendously
powerful documentary. Two former
members of an Indonesian death
squad, unpunished for their horrific
crimes, are challenged to make a series of films recreating their
past acts. What emerges is a bizarre and unforgettable experience.
Subtitled.
Monday 2 December 8pm
BLANCANIEVES
(12A) – 102 mins
In 1920s Seville, the daughter of a bullfighter
runs away with a troupe of dwarves to
escape her cruel step-mother. Much like The Artist, but with a more
ambitious visual style, this is a contemporary silent film, a captivating
and expertly crafted Spanish twist on the Snow White tale. Subtitled.
5:4
ticket deal on films (see Back Page)
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Monday 9 December 8pm
EASY MONEY
(15) – 124 mins
The latest in a line of great Scandinavian
crime thrillers, based on a Jens Lapidus
novel. Lower-class business student JW
gets a taste for the high life when he falls for a rich heiress, and is lured
deeper and deeper into a world of crime in order to maintain his lavish
lifestyle. Subtitled.
Monday 16 December 8pm
THE WORLD’S END
(15) – 109 mins
The third film, after Shaun of the Dead and
Hot Fuzz, to bring together Simon Pegg,
Nick Frost and director Edgar Wright. A
group of old friends get together to reattempt an epic pub crawl, but
end up fighting for their lives and for the future of mankind. Smart and
very funny, this is a thoroughly enjoyable romp.
Monday 6 January 8pm
ABOUT TIME
(12A) – 123 mins
This latest romantic comedy from
Richard Curtis takes the director in
a new direction with a fantastical
twist. At the age of 21, Tim discovers
he can travel in time. He plans to put
this amazing ability to use in finding a
girlfriend, but this does not prove quite as easy as he imagines!
Monday 13 January 8pm
RUSH
(15) – 122 mins
Brought to you in collaboration with
Wigton Motor Club, this thrilling new
film gives Formula 1 racing a high-gloss
Hollywood make-over. It tells the story
of the intense rivalry between Niki Lauda
and James Hunt as they battle for the 1976 World Championship title.
Also coming soon...
DIANA
Naomi Watts stars in this biopic of the final years in the life of Diana,
Princess of Wales.
FILTH
An adaptation of Irvine Welsh’s uncompromising drug-crime tale, with
James McAvoy and Jamie Bell.
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With DOLBY Surround Soundsensation
Kirkgate Arts
Music
Tuesday 3 September 8pm
GORDIE MacKEEMAN
& HIS RHYTHM BOYS
Direct from Prince Edward Island
& fresh from the Glastonbury Festival, Gordie & his band serve up
old-time roots music with an energy level that practically yanks you
out of your seat by the collar. Gordie’s thrilling dance style mixed
with great bluegrass vocals, Peter Cann’s blistering guitar solos
& the lively multi-instrumental talents of Thomas Webb & Mark
Geddes make for great stagecraft and showmanship.
bit.ly/KGGordie
£10 all seats
Friday 6 September 8pm
Explorer
GILMORE & ROBERTS
Contemporary folk/acoustic duo Gilmore
& Roberts combine award-winning
songwriting with astounding lap-tapping
guitar, fiery fiddle & trademark harmonies,
creating a powerful wall of sound. In 2010
the duo were nominated for the BBC Radio
2 Horizon Award and released their hotly
anticipated second album, ‘Up From The
Deep’. It received national airplay and scored them a ‘Best Original
Song’ Hancock Award for ‘Fleetwood Fair’. “...a young duo who’ve been
making waves on the folk scene...it’s well deserved”- Mike Harding, Radio 2.
Explorer - £7.50 when purchased with any BIG GIG ticket
bit.ly/KGGilmoreRoberts
£10
Conc. £7.50
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THE COAL PORTERS
Led by legendary ex-Long Ryder Sid
Griffin, the Coal Porters describe
themselves as Britain’s first alternative
bluegrass group. Firmly established on
the UK and European touring circuits &
possessors of their own sound, the Coal Porters are an acoustic act
with attitude. Their live show is polished yet passionate & second to
none. With Carly Frey on fiddle, John Breese on banjo, Neil Robert
Herd on flatpickin’ guitar, Tali Trow on Bass and Griffin on mandolin,
this is high energy, virtuoso, feel-good music, not to be missed.
bit.ly/KGCoalPorters
£15
Conc. £7.50
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To book:
01900
@ Kirkgate
Arts 826448
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Friday 4 October 8pm
BIG GIG
DERVISH
For more than 20 years,
Dervish (originally The
Boys of Sligo) have been
one of Ireland’s leading
folk bands, performing
to packed auditoriums all
over the world from the
Great Wall of China to Rio
- now they finally reach The
Kirkgate! Dervish concert
performances are a myriad of tones and moods ranging from high
energy tunes, played with fluidity and intuitiveness, to beautifully
measured songs, from charming lyrics of life and love, to inspiring
melodies that lift audiences from their seats. All the elements are
drawn together by Cathy Jordan¹s masterful stage-presence. Her
stories to the songs and her interaction with the audience draws
people into the music in a way very few performers can achieve.
bit.ly/KGDervish
£15
Conc. £7.50
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Friday 18 October 7pm
SOUNDFEST
Rock the night away with young bands from Cockermouth’s Rock
School and others. For age 12-19’s
£1 entry
Friday 25 October 8pm
BIG GIG
MARTIN CARTHY & DAVE SWARBRICK
This remarkable pairing
played an important part in
the tremendous shake up
given to British folk music in
the middle to late 60’s. Their
experienced approach to
their art lacks none of the
fervour of their early days,
and brings a maturity born
of many years living with
the music that is an integral part of their beings. All the old skills
are demonstrated with a new collection of traditional songs and
instrumentals.
bit.ly/KGCarthySwarbrick
£16.50
Conc. £7.50
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Friday 1 November 8pm
BIG GIG
THE DEMON
BARBERS
Winners of Best Live Act
(Radio 2 Folk Awards
2009), the Demon
Barbers have gained
major recognition for
their original, imaginative
approach to traditional
music & song. They take mainly traditional ballads, strange tales of
myth and magic, and coil them, twist them, make them stranger,
darker, becoming tales of Gothic danger; they don’t so much make
folk rock as make traditional tales quiver & pulse with electricity.
‘The Demon Barbers are one of the best live bands I’ve ever seen. If
you get a chance to see them - don’t miss it - they are brilliant’
Mike Harding, BBC Radio 2
bit.ly/KGDemonBarbers
£15
Conc. £7.50
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Saturday 2 November 8pm
DRYSTONE SESSIONS
An evening of songs and
stories with all of the
festival vibe of Solfest’s
folk/jazz roots stage.
Rob Heron & The
Teapad Orchestra are
headlining - their lively
hobo swing dance
rhythms will have
you out of your seat,
dancing the night away!
Supporting them is The Coast Road, featuring Dave Camlin, Paul
Susans (Baghdaddies) on bass, with Brendan Murphy (percussion)
and Rachel Cross (fiddle) playing original beautifully-arranged
acoustic folky jazz, including Brendan’s astonishing ‘Sauvignonblanc-o-phone’, an instrument made entirely of wine glasses!
Also, your last chance to hear and join in with the Solfest 2013
Community Musical. This year, the theme for the extravaganza,
originally performed on the Sunday on the Drystone Stage at
Solfest, is the Ash Tree.
£10
Conc. £5
@KirkgateArts
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Saturday 16 November 8pm
Explorer
THE JAMES BROTHERS
They come from down under: Australia
and New Zealand; lands in which
the traditional songs & tunes of the
British Isles have evolved their own
unique characteristics, like musical
marsupials. They bring their distinct
Antipodean-steeped folk to a new
audience, brought to life by a fraternal
bond between two very silly, but
captivatingly gifted musicians.
Explorer - £7.50 when purchased with any BIG GIG ticket
bit.ly/KGJamesBro
£12
Conc. £7.50
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Saturday 23 November 8pm
Explorer
THE WHISKEY DOGS
Authentic, good time Americana. Old time
mountain music, hillbilly blues, dust-bowl
ballads and jug band hokum all played
in the crazy spirit of the 1920s and 30s.
Their irresistible sound can be compared
to contemporary bands such as The Old
Crow Medicine Show and The Carolina Chocolate Drops.
Explorer - £7.50 when purchased with any BIG GIG ticket
bit.ly/KGWhiskeyDogs
£12
Conc. £7.50
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Saturday 21 December 8pm
KIRKGATE CHRISTMAS CEILIDH with Mazurka
Tunes jigs and reels for all the family, to get you in the Christmas
spirit! With caller, mince pies and mulled wine, not to be missed!
£6
Sunday 26 January 8pm
Explorer
ANNABELLE CHVOSTEK
A versatile singer-songwriter and multiinstrumentalist from Toronto, Annabelle was
this year nominated for best Roots & Traditional
Album of the Year at the Juno’s (Canada’s
answer to the BRITS) for her latest release
‘Rise’. With fantastic musicianship and great
stage presence this is a great opportunity to
catch this Canadian artist during her short UK tour.
Explorer - £7.50 when purchased with any BIG GIG ticket
bit.ly/KGAnnabelle
£12
Conc. £7.50
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Join In
Wednesday 18 September 3:30 – 5:30pm
then every Wednesday till and including 13 November
Art Locates Me
DIGITAL
NATIVES
A unique opportunity for
young people age 11+ to
work with Art Locates
Me, part of Inspira,
to create stunning
digital art which will be
projected in spectacular fashion onto a building in Cockermouth.
The digital projection will provide an entertaining and amazing
finale to The Kirkgate’s Light Up the Night Lantern parade on Friday
15th November.
Please contact Bonita from Inspira for more details on 07812 224456
or [email protected].
Places are limited, so please book in advance.
FREE
Saturday 28 September 10am – 3pm
SING DAY
Led by Dave Camlin
Put away your blues,
and bring your singing
voice to the Kirkgate’s
backporch stoop for a
day of Country songs.
Gorgeous harmonies and good fun! All voices and abilities
welcome. For adults and age 14+.
£15
Special Deal: Come to the workshop and get a ticket for The Coal
Porters at the special price of £7.50, when booked/paid for in advance.
Thursday 17 October 1:45pm
Arts & Allsorts
STORYTELLING
WORKSHOP
With master story-teller, Ian
Douglas. Come and share your
stories about your life in a fun
and informal way.
£2 entry, includes tea and cake.
To book: 01900 826448
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Sat 26 & Thu 31 October 10–3pm, Sun 3 & 10 November 10–3pm
LANTERN MAKING
WORKSHOPS
With Di Markham. Drop-in & make a fantastic
lantern for our Light-up-the-night parade on
Friday 15th November. All ages welcome.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
£2 per person, £5 per family of 4
Saturday 2 November 10am – 3:30pm
FOLK WORKSHOP DAY
Improve your skills, learn new techniques,
share your own experiences. All ages
& abilities welcome, above complete
beginners. Workshops to be held in guitar,
melodeon/accordion, fiddle & song.
£15 Bring a packed lunch. To book, ring Gilli on 01900 829966
SPECIAL DEAL: Come to the Workshop and get a ticket for the
evening Drystone Sessions at the special price of £5 - see page 13
To book, ring Gilli at The Kirkgate on 01900 829966
Wednesday 6 November 10:30am – 12:30pm, weekly for 6 weeks
TIME TRAVELLING:
STORYTELLING FOR OLDER PEOPLE
Spend a couple of hours each Wednesday in the company of master
story-teller Ian Douglas, share stories & reminiscences.
£3 per session
Friday 15 November 6pm
LIGHT-UP-THE-NIGHT
LANTERN PARADE and
DIGITAL NATIVE PROJECTION
Light up the long winter’s night! Come to
our lantern-making workshops from October
26th to find out when & where to meet. The
parade will end with an outdoor digital projection onto a building,
created by young people working with Inspira.
Thursday 12 December 1:45pm
Arts & Allsorts
FESTIVE FARE
Stories, songs, Christmas carols, jokes and laughter, tea and cake.
With Ian Douglas, storyteller, and Voices dot com.
£5
60+ £2
Includes refreshments.
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Join In Regu
EXCITING AND CHALLENGING THEATRE
SESSIONS FOR ALL AGES
Young Players: For 8 - 9 yrs - monthly, Saturdays
Sept 14th, Oct 19th, Nov 16th, Dec 14th: All at 1 - 3pm
£14 for the term
Young Performers: For 10 - 14 yrs - weekly
Thursdays 5.30 – 7.30pm Sept 12th - Dec 12th
£3.50 per session, or £40 for term, 10% discount for second child
Young Actors: For 14 – 18 years - weekly
Thursdays 7.30 – 9.30pm Sept 12th - Dec 12th
£3.50 per session, or £40 for term
YANN TAN YOUNG FOLK BAND
Come & join this friendly young folk band who practise at the
Kirkgate every Thursday. Their reputation is growing - they have
enjoyed success at Solfest and The National Forest Folk Festival.
Whatever your instrument and level, if you are 11 – 18, come & be
part of it!
Weekly, Thursday 6 - 7.30pm
For more details, call Aine Kelly, 01900 336021
For further information on all Youth &
Community events, please call the Kirkgate
Admin Office on 01900 829966
@KirkgateArts
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Special Ev
Friday 13 September
10:00 - 11:00am
Heritage Open Days Lectures
DOROTHY WORDSWORTH
Dorothy Wordsworth was born in
Cockermouth on Christmas Day in 1771,
the younger sister of William Wordsworth.
In this talk, Stephen Miller, Community
Outreach Officer for the Wordsworth Trust, will explore the life and
writing of Dorothy, looking at her letters, diaries and poetry which
reveal the events of her life through her own words, including the
tragic end to her early childhood in Cockermouth.
11:30am - 12:30pm
DISCOVERING
DERVENTIO
Mark Graham of Grampus Heritage
& Training Ltd. will describe the
latest findings arising from the 2012
archaeological dig on Roman Papcastle
(Derventia) and the plans for the 2013 dig. The 2012 dig revealed
the remains of a ‘mansion’ and two bath houses, making this one
of the most important discoveries in the North of England for many
years. There were some surprises too, including the discovery of
a skeleton beneath the floor of one of the bath houses. To find out
more, come to the lecture. Come along to find out more!
www.cockermouthcivictrust.co.uk
FREE - Both Lectures
Tuesday 8 October 8:00pm
Keswick Mountain Club
AN EVENING WITH
CHRIS BONINGTON
Sir Chris Bonington is Britain’s best
known mountaineer and one of the
most successful expedition leaders in
history. Chris will be covering his sixty
years spent in the mountains. With
original images and raw footage, this
is a rare opportunity to hear about
some of the greatest expeditions of the
twentieth century.
All proceeds go to Cockermouth Mountain Rescue Team
£12
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Friday 8 November 7:30pm
Mr Darcy & Miss Bennet invite you to
A GLITTERING BALL!
A chance to wear fine garments,
dance to the music of the Pump
Room Orchestra, converse in an
elegant manner and partake of fine
foods offered by The Trout hostelry.
Funds raised will support the 2014
Georgian Fair.
£10
Friday 13 December 7:30pm
THE EXCITEMENT OF SCIENCE
In association with Solway Arts
Genetically modified food:
the most controversial
development in science
today?
The only way to feed the
burgeoning population of the
third world? Or a disaster
waiting to happen? Have your
say in this discussion which
will include experts from both camps, including Professor Huw D.
Jones from Rothamsted Research.
£6
u18s £2
Arts & Allsorts
Cake, Craic & Culture!
In conjunction with
Monthly afternoon arts/social events for older people, on a Thursday
afternoon. 1:45 - 3:45pm (times may vary)
Entry for over 60s includes tea and cake!
Pay on door, but please ring to book a place: 01900 829966
12 Sept EDDIE & THE GOLD TOPS - see page 5
17 Oct STORY-TELLING WORKSHOP - see page 15
14 Nov COCKERMOUTH SCHOOL CHOIRS
12 Dec FESTIVE FARE - see page 16
To book: 01900 826448
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Inspiring live events from Furness to the Solway
Arts Out West tours high quality professional shows into village
and community halls across West Cumbria. You can always be
sure of a warm welcome from our local promoters who choose,
promote and manage the events. As much a social occasion
as a performance, a good night out is had by all!
Forthcoming shows in our Autumn season include music
from John Kirkpatrick, Trio Gitan and Namvula and theatre
adaptations of Great Expectations, The Lost World and a new
spectacular piece called Six Impossible Things.
To find out more and to join our mailing list, visit our website:
www.artsoutwest.com
Arts Out West
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Kirkgate Arts
Informatio
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THE KIRKGATE CENTRE is
managed & run by Kirkgate Arts,
a limited company with charitable
status, set up in 2008 to improve
access to the arts in West Cumbria.
The Kirkgate Centre was originally
converted from a derelict Victorian
school building in 1995, through the
efforts of local people. The centre is
run almost entirely by volunteers and
is supported by 300 members.
SUPPORT THE KIRKGATE AND SAVE MONEY!
For only £10 (single), £18 (joint) or £22 (family) per year,
you can become a member, entitled to discount off all events
marked with D in the programme,
or donate an extra £10 & become a Benefactor.
Application forms are available at the Centre.
JOIN OUR TEAM OF VOLUNTEERS!
We are always looking for people to join our friendly team.
At present we are looking in particular for Front of House for
Monday film nights and Duty Managers.
Full training will be provided for all volunteers.
If you are interested in volunteering in these roles, or any
other at the Centre, contact Kate Parry on 01900 829966
([email protected]).
HIRE THE KIRKGATE!
Our multi-purpose hall and auditorium can be booked separately,
or in combination for that special occasion, conference, meeting
or class at competitive rates. The Kirkgate has wi-fi available
throughout the building & we can provide you with details of local
catering companies if required.
Call 01900 829966 or email [email protected] for more
details and information.
STAY IN TOUCH!
Keep up to date with what is happening at The Kirkgate.
Either give us a call on 01900 829966 or drop us a line at
[email protected] and we will add you to our mailing
list. Don’t forget to check the website for updates too!
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Diary
SEPTEMBER
2 Mo 8:00pm
Robot & Frank (12A)
7
3 Tu
8:00pm
Gordie MacKeeman & his Rhythm Boys 11
6 Fr
8:00pm
Gilmore & Roberts
11
9 Mo 8:00pm
Trance (15)
7
12 Th
1:45pm
Eddie & The Goldtops (Badapple)
5
13 Fr
10 & 11:30am Heritage Open Day Lectures (Civic Trust) 18
16 Mo 8:00pm
In The House (15)
7
18 Wed3:30-5:30pm Digital Natives (& every Weds till Nov 13th) 15
21 Sa 8:00pm
Marcel Lucont
4
23 Mo 8:00pm
I’m So Excited (15)
7
28 Sa 10 - 3:00pm
Sing Day
15
28 Sa 8:00pm
The Coal Porters
11
30 Mo 8:00pm
The Great Gatsby (12A)
8
OCTOBER
4 Fri 8:00pm
Dervish
5 Sa 8:00pm
Clockwork Miracles (Morgan & West) 5
7 Mo 8:00pm
A Highjacking (15)
8 Tue 8:00pm
An Evening with Chris Bonnington 18
14 Mo 8:00pm
Mud (12A)
17 Thu 1:45pm
Storytelling Workshop
BIG GIG
12
8
8
15
18 Fri 10am & 2pm Head in the Clouds (Ip Dip Theatre)
6
18 Fri 7:00pm
Soundfest
12
19 Sa 8:00pm
Vikki Stone
4
21 Mo 8:00pm
Populaire (12A)
8
25 Fri 8:00pm
Martin Carthy & Dave Swarbrick
26 Sa 10 - 3:00pm
Lantern Making Workshop
28 Mo 8:00pm
Behind the Candelabra (15)
8
31 Thu 10 - 3:00pm
Lantern Making Workshop
16
BIG GIG
12
16
NOVEMBER
1 Fri 8:00pm
The Demon Barbers
2 Sa 10 - 3:30pm
Folk Workshop Day
16
2 Sa 8:00pm
Drystone Sessions
13
3 Su
Lantern Making Workshop
16
Therese Desqueyroux (12A)
9
10 - 3:00pm
4 Mo 8:00pm
22
BIG GIG
13
www.thekirkgate.com
NOVEMBER (cont’d)
6 Wed10:30-12:30pm Time Travelling (+ every Weds for 6 wks) 16
8 Fri 7:30pm
10 Su
10 - 3:00pm
A Glittering Ball (Georgian Fair)
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Lantern Making Workshop
16
11 Mo 8:00pm
Summer in February (15)
15 Fri 6:00pm
Light-up-the-night Lantern Parade 16
16 Sa 8:00pm
The James Brothers
18 Mo 8:00pm
Before Midnight (15)
23 Sa 8:00pm
The Whiskey Dogs
25 Mo 8:00pm
The Act of Killing (15)
9
2 Mo 8:00pm
Blancanieves (12A)
9
7 Sat 4:00pm
Who’s Been Sitting in my Chair? (Freehand) 6
9 Mo 8:00pm
Easy Money (15)
10
12 Thu 1:45pm
Festive Fare
16
13 Fri 7:30pm
The Excitement of Science (Solway Arts) 19
16 Mo 8:00pm
The World’s End (15)
10
21 Sa 8:00pm
Kirkgate Christmas Ceilidh
14
6 Mo 8:00pm
About Time (12A)
10
13 Mo 8:00pm
Rush (15)
10
24 Fri 7:30pm
Sinbad & The Magical Mystery (CADS)
6
25 Sat 2:30 & 7:30pm Sinbad & The Magical Mystery (CADS)
6
9
14
9
14
DECEMBER
JANUARY
26 Sun 8:00pm
Annabelle Chvostek
14
31 Fri 7:30pm
Sinbad & The Magical Mystery (CADS)
6
1 Sat 2:30 & 7:30pm Sinbad & The Magical Mystery (CADS)
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FEBRUARY
PLEASE NOTE:
Tickets costing £10 or more must be paid for at the time of booking. If you leave
a message on our answer phone, we will call you back as soon as we can.
Tickets costing less than £10 must be paid for within 5 days of the reservation.
If the event is less than 5 days away, tickets must be paid for at least 15 minutes
before the performance starts or tickets will be released for sale.
Concessions apply to under 18s, students and JSA recipients.
Please note seats are unreserved for most events.
Doors open 30 minutes before the start of the performance.
REFUNDS:
Money cannot be refunded once tickets have been paid for unless the
performance is cancelled. If you inform us up to 48 hours before the start of
the performance a credit note will be issued up to the ticket face value.
To book: 01900 826448
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Booking
Kirkgate Box Office: 01900 826448
Monday - Saturday, 10am - 1pm
01900 826448
(answerphone outside opening hours)
You can also book ONLINE for selected events:
www.thekirkgate.com
(Please note that a 10% booking fee applies to online sales)
Billy Bowman’s Music Shop, Lowther Went
Monday - Saturday, 9am - 5pm (cash & cheques only)
01900 826708
SPECIAL OFFERS:
A discounted rate for a group of 4 (max 2 adults).
Family
D - Standard adult discount for Kirkgate members (£1 for live
events, 50p for films) (See page 21 about becoming a member.)
To take advantage of the following special offers, you must book
seven days in advance:
Book any five Cinema tickets, only pay for four!
5:4
Explorer
Discounted rate for marked events when purchased
from the Kirkgate Box Office with any
BIG GIG
ticket.
ACCESS:
All public areas of the Kirkgate are fully accessible. There
is a ramp into the building and a lift to the auditorium. There
are a limited number of wheelchair spaces in the theatre, so please
call in advance to book.
An induction loop system is available in the main theatre space.
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