NOISES OFF
by Michael Frayn
, (CADS /A595 THEATRE CO)
, £6.50/£3.50
Saturday, September 04, 2010
, 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
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UGLY BEAUTY
, (LEMPEN PUPPETS)
, £6.00/£4.00
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.
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THE J BERNARD BRADBURY MEMORIAL LECTURE
Susan Dench, MA (former Senior Archivist at Carlisle Records Office)
CUMBRIAN CONNECTIONS WITH THE SLAVE TRADE
, £2.00/£2.00
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.
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I’M A MINGER
by Alex Jones
, (Nicholas Collett in association with the Belgrade Theatre Coventry)
, £2.00/£2.00
Friday, October 08, 2010
, show starts 19:00 |
Kelly, right, Kelly the bitch decides to have a party on the very same night as my sleep over - the very same night! And I know she's done it on purpose. And she invites everybody - absolutely everybody...except me of course...I want to die! I'm such a minger!
Follow 14 year old Katie in her battle against the bullies and her search for love – funny and moving, this play asks tough questions about the rise in suicide as a “life” choice for teenagers today.
Contains some strong language. Suggested suitability 14 and up. Post –show discussion
In association with Young Cumbria
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THE JINGLE DRESS
, £6.00/£4.00
Sunday, October 17, 2010
, show starts 15:00 |
A new and exciting dance show for children aged 3-5 and their families, which celebrates “being who you are” and “finding your own special path”
A Jingle Dress is a traditional Native American dress that when worn to dance in, makes a sound as you move. Rayleen has been left a jingle dress by her Grandma, but she needs to find her own dance to make the dress jingle. Can you help her ? (duration : 50mins)
State of Emergency
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Susanna Hamnett (Canada) in NEARLY LEAR
, £9.00/£5.00
Thursday, October 21, 2010
, show starts 20:00 |
What if the great and tragic story of King Lear were to be told by a clown ? In this one woman tour-de-force, actress Susanna Hamnett plays the Fool – and every other character – to tell a very personal and poignant story. Susanna braves the most savage storm in English literature with breathtaking hilarity and heartache. Using exuberant story-telling, music , film and Shakespeare’s rich poetic language, “Nearly Lear” takes us on an emotional roller-coaster ride to the heart of this timeless story, that will enchant both lovers of Shakespeare and those who think “Shakespeare’s not for me”.
In association with Arts Out West
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CHLOE HALL TRIO (AUSTRALIA)
, £10.00/£3.50
Sunday, October 24, 2010
, show starts 20:00 |
| Described as “ a young Nanci Griffith” Chloe Hall has made a great impression wherever she has appeared : “She makes you laugh, cry, sigh and dream”. She’s accompanied by Christopher Mildren, a musical bass player with a beautiful voice, and Teal Bain-Roben, a sensitive percussionist with a strong voice and keen sense of harmony. www.chloehall.com.au
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THE FROG PRINCESS
, (Puppet Lab)
, £6.00/£4.00
Sunday, October 24, 2010
, show starts 20:00 |
| Three brothers who are ordered by their father to find a bride.Each prince must shoot an arrow into the air, and marry whoever finds it. Perfect princesses return the arrows to the eldest two brothers.
Unfortunately a frog finds the third brother’s arrow.
The Frog Princess combines storytelling and puppetry in a show full of warmth and humour, for audiences aged 3 –7 years old and their families and friends.
Puppet lab delighted a full house with “Funny Bones” in March 2009. (duration: 50mins)
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APRIL IN PARIS
by John Godber
, (Cockermouth Amateur Dramatic Society)
, £7.00/£5.00
Friday, October 29, 2010
, Saturday, October 30, 2010
, show starts 20:00 |
Bet and Al live in a contented rut, but when Bert wins a competition prize, their lives are changed in ways they could never have foreseen. A second chance to see CADS production of John Godber’s classic comedy, which has been entered for a N.O.D.A. competition (following CADS success with Ayckbourn’s “Just Between Ourselves”- NODA regional winner for set design).
A cads promotion
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DIFFUSION
by Jamie Curtis
, (The Ashton Group)
, £2.00/£2.00
Thursday, November 04, 2010
, show starts 20:00 |
There’s a rip in space and time somewhere near Duke Street, Barrow-in-Furness. The old Gods are struggling to fix it using Polyfilla and No-nails.
'So, what’s gonna happen?’
‘There’s a 40% chance that nothing will happen, a 30% chance that 2 universes may merge into 1, and a 20% chance that everyone in the entire multiverse will get superpowers ; that’s what the statistics say anyway.’
Meanwhile at street level 2 young people are falling in love across the gaping hole.
www.ashtongroup.co.uk/performances
In association with Young Cumbria
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WAX LYRICAL
, £6.00/£4.00
Friday, November 05, 2010
, show starts 20:00 |
| Continuing our relaxed and enjoyable literature events, this evening is hosted by Carlisle poet Nick Pemberton. Guest writer Mike Smith, showcases his poetry, short stories and micro-fiction, with his alter ego Brindley Hallam Dennis. Come along to listen and enjoy, or if you want to perform at the open mic, sign up on the door by 7.40pm or e-mail kate@thekirkgate.com
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CINDERELLA
by Jim Sperinck
, (CADS promotion)
, £7.50/£6.50
Friday, January 21, 2011
, Saturday, January 22, 2011
, show starts 20:00 |
A thoroughly traditional family pantomime with all the favourites – Buttons, Ugly sisters, Fairy Godmother, Prince Charming, plus Short Back and Sides - a trio of incompetent decorators. Book early to avoid disappointment ! (also Saturday Matinees at 2.30pm)
Cockermouth Amateur Dramatic Society
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CINDERELLA
by Jim Sperinck
, (CADS promotion)
, £7.50/£6.50
Friday, January 28, 2011
, Saturday, January 29, 2011
, show starts 20:00 |
A thoroughly traditional family pantomime with all the favourites – Buttons, Ugly sisters, Fairy Godmother, Prince Charming, plus Short Back and Sides - a trio of incompetent decorators. Book early to avoid disappointment ! (also Saturday Matinees at 2.30pm)
Cockermouth Amateur Dramatic Society
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