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.
To enter your event on the Clash Diary, please send the following information : Name and Type of Event; venue; date; start and finsih time; contact name, phone and e-mail to admin@thekirkgate.com
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. www.cockermouthmuseumgroup.org.uk
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
You can now book tickets for The Kirkgate Centre online!
We have selected 4 events from the upcoming Cockermouth Midsummer Festival at The Kirkgate Centre and Christchurch and allocated tickets to be sold online, making booking for what promises to be the musical events of the summer even easier and more convenient for you.
Book tickets to see acoustic roots duo Mambo Jambo and enjoy the traditional sounds of Havana with Asere at The Kirkgate Centre go to:
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
If you would like to advertise or sponsor this site please contact Red Raven for further details. If you would like to advertise or sponsor other Kirkgate publications please contact the Kirkgate Centre direct.
Samson and Delilah (15), 100mins Monday, September 06, 2010
, show starts 20:00
Beautifully made and acted, this unique film is a heartrending portrait of what it means to be an Aborigine in modern Australia. Two young lovers escape from their isolated community, but the wider world is a harsher place than they imagine. Winner of the Camera D’Or at Cannes. Partially subtitled.
City of Life and Death (15), 130mins Monday, September 13, 2010
, show starts 20:00
In WWII, Japanese invaders massacred many thousands of soldiers and civilians in the city of Nanking. This technically flawless and surprisingly balanced Chinese film recounts the events from different perspectives with great emotional depth, and deserves a place among the classics of its kind. Subtitled.
Four Lions (15), 101mins Monday, September 20, 2010
, show starts 20:00
Four young British Muslims want nothing more than to become terrorists. The only obstacle in their path is their own utter stupidity and incompetence. Despite the controversy surrounding Chris Morris’s feature debut, this is at its heart a classic farce and a hilarious Jihadist comedy.
NOISES OFF
by Michael Frayn, (CADS /A595 THEATRE CO) Saturday, September 04, 2010
to Sunday, September 05, 2010
, show starts 20:00
This hilarious modern farce follows an ill-fated repertory theatre production from chaotic dress rehearsal to disintegration at the end of the run, seen from both front- and back-stage.
CADS /A595
UGLY BEAUTY
, (LEMPEN PUPPETS) Sunday, September 26, 2010
, show starts 15:00
In the Kingdom of Rumours there lives an unhappy Princess. Princess Suzanna the Beautiful.
But why is she so sad? And what in the world will make her happy?
Only Melodius, the cripple, has the gift to unlock the truth behind the golden mask.
A theatrical performance using acting, puppets, shadows and music for everyone from
5 years old to 105 years young.
THE J BERNARD BRADBURY MEMORIAL LECTURE
Susan Dench, MA (former Senior Archivist at Carlisle Records Office)
CUMBRIAN CONNECTIONS WITH THE SLAVE TRADE
Friday, October 01, 2010
, show starts 20:00
A joint promotion by Cockermouth Museum Group, Cockermouth Civic Trust and Lorton & Derwent Fells Local History Society.
A joint promotion by Cockermouth Museum Group, Cockermouth Civic Trust and Lorton & Derwent Fells Local History Society.
TRYCKSTER
Saturday, September 04, 2010
, show starts 20:00
Tryckster, local heroes of the Celtic rock scene, first performed at Kirkgate in 1998. Now re-formed, they’re back for a night of up-tempo rhythms, scorching instrumentals, and downright high energy.
MALINKY
Friday, September 17, 2010
, show starts 20:00
Malinky is one of Scotland's top young bands with a track record over some ten years of great music which is second to none. Equally strong in both the song and instrumental 'departments', Steve Byrne and Fiona Hunter, are both excellent singers and great interpreters of the 'big songs', aka 'The Muckle Sangs' ; while with Dave Wood on bouzouki and guitar and Mike Vass on fiddle, they include two of the best young instrumentalists, along with Fiona also playing cello, and Steve on bouzouki, cittern, and guitar as well.
HEIDI TALBOT, BOO HEWARDINE, JOHN McCUSKER (Big Gig)
Friday, September 24, 2010
, show starts 20:00
Heidi Talbot, lead singer with the Irish-American supergroup Cherish the Ladies,
joins forces with celebrated fiddler John McCusker (Parcel O’Rogues , Battlefield Band) and Boo Hewerdine, a prolific singer songwriter whose songs have been recorded by the likes of Eddi Reader, Clive Gregson and Christine Collister.
Heidi’s new album 'The Last Star', produced by John McCusker and features Ian Carr, Ewen Vernal, Kris Drever, Roy Dodds, Eddi Reader, Andy Cutting, Phil Cunningham and more.
