"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.
To download a copy of the print version of our lattest programme click here or the diary click here (requires Adobe PDF reader)
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
Don’t forget you can also book for many of the spring programme events online. So for speed and convenience and to guarantee for your tickets visit http://www.quaytickets.com/?Venue=484 and book now!
Performances available online this season include sit-down stand-up comedian Laurence Clark; McGoldrick, McCusker and Doyle , 3 of the world’s top celtic musicians; Tees-side troubador Vin Garbutt; Scotland’s mighty Breabach and Ireland’s finest Lunasa.
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.
ZERO DARK THIRTY (15), 157mins Monday, June 24, 2013
, show starts 20:00
In her follow-up to The Hurt Locker, director Kathryn Bigelow has created another brilliantly crafted portrait of obsession, an exhilarating thriller about the hunt for Osama bin Laden. Jessica Chastain gives a great central performance as the CIA agent whose persistence and single-minded determination led to the breakthrough.
Watch the trailer: http://bit.ly/KGZeroDarkThirty
I WISH (PG), 125mins Monday, July 01, 2013
, show starts 20:00
From director Horikazu Kore-eda, one of Japan’s greatest contemporary talents, comes this wonderful family drama. Few recent films have better captured the magic and innocence of childhood as this world cinema gem, a sweet and moving tale of two young brothers living in different cities, each with one of their divorced parents. Subtitled
Watch the trailer: http://bit.ly/KGIWish
NO (15), 115mins Monday, July 08, 2013
, show starts 20:00
In Chile, 1988, Augusto Pinochet is forced to call a referendum in order to continue in power. The opposition hire a young advertising executive (Gael Garcia Bernal) to lead the ‘No’ campaign, employing all his modern media-savvy skills. This thoroughly enjoyable film mixes satirical comedy and political drama with subtle skill. Subtitled
Watch the trailer: http://bit.ly/KGNoFilm
ARMS AND THE MAN
by George Bernard Shaw, (CADS) Friday, July 05, 2013
to Saturday, July 06, 2013
, show starts 20:00
A powerful satirical tale of love, war and chcolate which will draw you in and make you laugh whether you want to or not! Although set in the latter part of the 19th century the issues addressed in this play are still relevant today.
MARCEL LUCONT
Saturday, September 21, 2013
, show starts 20:00
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.
Contains adult material.
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
Visit Marcel’s website for more information: http://bit.ly/KGMarcel
Online booking at www.quaytickets.com
CLOCKWORK MIRACLES
, (MORGAN AND WEST) Saturday, October 05, 2013
, show starts 19:30
Great Scott! Victorian magicians Morgan & West bring a magical extravaganza to a millennium near you! No future is left unseen and no timeline left unaltered as this pair of temporal tricksters bring a show brimming over with baffling magic, unparalleled precognitive powers and a totally genuine ability to travel through time!
"...Your spirits will be raised immeasurably by this delightful, family-friendly show. Simply spiffing!"Three Weeks
"I can’t recall the last time my awe was so thoroughly struck" The Scotsman
Watch a clip here: http://bit.ly/KGMorganWest
Online booking at www.quaytickets.com
THE YOUNG'UNS
Friday, June 21, 2013
, show starts 20:00
Three "really impressionable 17 year olds" Sean Cooney, David Eagle and Michael Hughes discovered their local folk club in Stockton-on-Tees and were completely amazed by the songs. "We’d never heard anything like this. Someone got up and just belted out a shanty. Then the audience joined in. Wow!" After a year or so, a greybeard said "Ask the Young’uns to sing" and they’ve never looked back. 10 years on The Young’Uns are an exciting, unpredictable live act, with their own take on folk traditions.
Watch a clip of the band here: http://bit.ly/KGYoungUns
Online booking at www.quaytickets.com
THE GOOD LOVELIES
Friday, June 28, 2013
, show starts 20:00
Sharp, sassy, funny and building a following across North America , The Good Lovelies are not your run-of-the-mill "all girl" band. At a time when too many of us are affected by gloom, doom and recession these three women,Caroline Brooks, Kerri Ough and Sue Passmore, are the perfect antidote. Winners of the 2010 Juno - Roots Album of the Year (Group) and New Emerging Artist Award from the Canadian Folk Music Awards - the Good Lovelies are making waves across Canada. Described as folk-roots and western swing, the Toronto-based trio rely on unerring three-part vocal harmonies, clever songs and, onstage, convulsively funny repartee.
Watch a clip of the band here: http://bit.ly/KGGoodLovelies
Online booking at www.quaytickets.com
CHRIS STOUT & CATRIONA McKAY
Sunday, July 07, 2013
, show starts 20:00
Catriona McKay (Scottish Harp) is from Dundee on the east coast of Scotland and Chris Stout (Fiddle) is from Fair Isle, one of the Shetland Islands. Both are members of internationally renowned group Fiddlers’ Bid. Catriona & Chris have their roots in Scottish traditional music. They are driven to use this grounding as a starting point to challenge their instruments and to develop and explore new music. The result is a dynamic and adventurous sound that retains the identity of their traditions yet allows the music to have a freedom and connection to other musical styles they are drawn to.
Watch a clip here: http://bit.ly/KGCSCM
Online booking at www.quaytickets.com
TEA DANCE with SWING THING Thursday, June 20, 2013
until Thursday, June 20, 2013
, 13:45 -
Arts and Allsorts
£2 over 60’s in CA13 postcode area (otherwise £5)
Includes tea and cake
COCKERMOUTH MUSEUM GROUP EXHIBITION
'THE FAIR FIELD IN FOCUS: ITS PAST USAGE AND IMPORTANCE IN COCKERMOUTH LIFE'. Monday, August 05, 2013
until Saturday, August 31, 2013
, 10:00 - 16:00
The Fair Field was always an important open space, used for a variety of purposes through the decades, Fairfield Junior School now stands on one part of it, and Sainsbury's on another, but what about its past life? This exhibition delves deep and considers that past. It looks at Mitchell's Auction Co, the old Fire Brigade, Fairs and Showmen, and the Mountain Rescue, as well as Fairfield Schools.
Guided Tour of the Museum Group Exhibition & slides of Old Cockermouth Thursday, August 15, 2013
until Thursday, August 15, 2013
, 13:45 -
Arts and Allsorts
£2 over 60’s in CA13 postcode area (otherwise £5)
Includes tea and cake
