In aid of the Cumbria Flood Relief Fund, Cockermouth Band ESP have recorded "Over the Rainbow" available now on iTunes or as a download direct to your mobile phone, text Track Cumbria M to 83262, or to purchase the track via SMS text: Track Cumbria to 83262
Many other events are happening in Cockermouth and around the area. Click here to find out more.
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the kirkgate
"In terms of the arts the Kirkgate Centre in Cockermouth is where it all happens"Cumbria Life
The Kirkgate was converted from the former derelict All Saints School through the hard work and help of local people, charities and businesses. It is Cockermouth's main arts venue with an exhibition space and 125 seat theatre/cinema.
Managed and run entirely by volunteers and supported by over 200 members, it has a varied and exciting programme attracting many nationally acclaimed theatre groups and high quality musical events. The cinema group strives to show a wide range of films from the successful and popular to the less mainstream, notable and interesting films that international cinema has to offer.
The Kirkgate is located just off Cockermouth's Market Place, only 2 minutes walk from the town centre. For a location map click here.
the museum group
The museum group, with its large collection of photographs and artefacts, stages regular exhibitions and is happy to answer local and family history queries.
tickets
Tickets also available from Billy Bowman's Music Shop, lowther Went, tel 01900 826708.
Box Office opening times:
Monday to Friday 10am to 1pm
Box office phone number:
01900 826448
All events can now be pre-booked and paid for by credit card. The Kirkgate also runs a discount scheme for all members. If you would like to become a member please email members@thekirkgate.com
cockermouth
The ancient town of Cockermouth - one of Britain's 51 "gem towns" recommended for preservation - is situated in the most beautiful corner of England, The Lake District in Cumbria.
This historic town has long held an attraction for writers, poets and artists - the most notable being William Wordsworth and Percy Kelly. It continues to be a culturally rich town with attractions like William Wordsworth's birthplace, the newly opened Percy Gallery. With some wonderful restaurants like the Quince and Medlar together with Jennings Brewery, The Toy and Model Museum, The Printing House to name only a few, Cockermouth is a very popular town to visit.
If you have any questions or queries about Cockermouth history contact museumgroup@hotmail.com
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WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE (PG), 101mins Friday, February 12, 2010
, show starts 20:00
The classic children’s picture book has been made into a live-action film with customary ingenuity and visual panache by director Spike Jonze (Being John Malkovich). Expanding the original story but retaining its unique flavour, young Max makes an epic journey into his imagination.
Tulpan (12), 103mins Monday, February 15, 2010
, show starts 20:00
This unique film is a delightful portrait of nomadic life on the Kazakh steppes. Ex-sailor Asa returns to his home to woo the only eligible girl around. It is easy to see why this utterly charming and naturalistic film has won a dozen awards at film festivals around the world. Subtitled.
JOHNNY MAD DOG (15), 98mins Monday, February 15, 2010
, show starts 20:00
Johnny Mad Dog is only 15 years old, but heads a brutal band of child soldiers even younger than himself. Set in an unnamed African country, this intense film tells a gripping tale of exploitation that begs to be told, and features remarkable natural performances from its young cast. Subtitled.
THE KING’S GOT DONKEY’S EARS
, (Theatre of Widdershins) Sunday, February 21, 2010
, show starts 14:30
A walk in the woods should be for fun, play or for a visit to Grandma’s. Not so for Good King Orik. He went in smiling and came out cursed with the great big furry ears of a donkey! Shocked, embarrassed and upset, the King hides away in his tower, but Scruffibus, his wise and faithful dog, cannot bear to see his master upset and realises that something must be done! A tale of mythical mayhem and asinine antics, lovingly retold with the company’s unique blend of puppetry, storytelling and original music.
Recommended for children aged 4 to 104 ! www.theatreofwiddershins.co.uk
FHLIP FHLOP - Everything happens on the break
, (RANNEL THEATRE) Friday, February 26, 2010
, show starts 20:00
Hit of the Edinburgh Fringe 2009
Featuring Hip Hop artist Joey D and actor/DJ Matt Bailey, this is an hour of non-stop hilarity and entertainment for all ages. Two bored decorators find endless ways to pass the time on their lunch break, from hip hop dance contests, to nifty d-jing, to just plain fooling around. Curiosity meets one-upmanship in this highly inventive and very clever mix of dance, mime, stand-up and slapstick. See “Fhlip Fhlop” or “Sleeveface Dance” on You Tube to get a flavour of this fantastic show.
PROLOGUE TO COCKERMOUTH GEORGIAN FAIR
Friday, April 30, 2010
, show starts 21:00
“A Regency Romance” presented by History Wardrobe
And, at 9pm, A Georgian Country Dance
With Village Green Ceilidh Band.
THE OLD DANCE SCHOOL
Friday, February 12, 2010
, show starts 20:00
This young folk band from Birmingham (graduates of the Birmingham Conservatoire) took last year’s Ireby Folk Festival by storm. We signed them up on the spot. The twinkly-eyed six piece band features duelling fiddles and hair-raising world percussion galvanising their intricate compositions evoking images of wind-swept headlands, witches and wild vertical adventures – one minute rip-roaring, the next beautifully delicate. www.theolddanceschool.com
CEILIDH WITH BLACK JACK CEILIDH BAND
Friday, February 19, 2010
, show starts 19:00
Bring the family for an evening of lively music and easy dances, with caller. Proceeds to the Cumbria Flood recovery Fund.
BELLEVUE RENDEZVOUS
Friday, March 05, 2010
, show starts 20:00
Bellevue Rendezvous features an unusual combination of instruments – the line up is Gavin Marwick (fiddle), Ruth Morris, (nyckelharpa) and Cameron Robson (cittern/ jaw harp). The nyckelharpa, rarely seen in the UK , is a beautifully toned instrument in the viola register with many resonant strings which give it a rich full sound. The cittern supplies much more than rhythm, with creative use of chords and harmony. An dros, freilachs, reels and other European dance tunes interweave effortlessly with airs and performance pieces. www.myspace.com/bellevuerendezvous
