| » JULY 2009 « |
Fri 5 Jun to Sat 25 Jul
during box office hours |  | Northumbrian Open Art Exhibition
As Alnwick town commemorates 700 years of the Percy Family in Alnwick, the Bondgate Gallery at the Playhouse presents an exhibition by local artists celebrating Northumberland and Harry Hotspur. [ more... ] |
Fri 3 Jul
7.00 pm |  | Youth Symphony Orchestra
Northumberland Creative & Performing Arts
Some of the outstandingly talented young musicians from across Northumberland perform works including Mozart's Magic Flute Overture and Vaughan Williams Symphony No.5 in D. [ more... ] |
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7.30 pm |  | Elvis on Tour
Paul Priestley & his E.P Band
A sensational live performance from Paul Priestley and his eight piece band. A concert of over two hours which reflects in fine detail the musical memories of the 'King of Rock and Roll'. [ more... ] |
Sun 5 Jul
7.30 pm |  | Brooks Williams
[Clubnight @ the Studio]
Fiery picking, funky chords, walking bass lines and intricate counterpoint leads are the foundation for Brook Williams' songs of the human experience. Defying categorisation, his work has attracted praise in the music media on both sides of the Atlantic. [ more... ] |
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Sun 12 Jul
4.30 pm film film |  | 17 Again (cert. 12a)
In a freakish twist of fate, 37-year-old Mike tumbles over a bridge into a whirlpool and is magically transformed into his 17-year-old self. Once the shock passes, he realises his new look is a gift not a curse. Comedy starring Matthew Perry, Zac Efron. (101mins) [ trailer / more... ] |
Wed 8 Jul to Thu 9 Jul
7.30 pm |  | A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Alnwick Playhouse Youth Theatre
Courtly scenes in Athens, the romance and magic in the forest, the wonderfully comic rustic capers - all linked by contemporary music and dance. [ more... ] |
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Mon 13 Jul
4.30 pm film film |  | Star Trek (cert. 12a)
Big budget re-imagining of the science fiction franchise, exploring the formative years of the popular characters. Following a family tragedy that scars him for life, James T Kirk enrols at Starfleet Academy. (126mins) [ trailer / more... ] |
Sat 11 Jul
7.30 pm | | The Merry Widow: in concert
Alnwick & District Choral Society
A concert performance of one of musical theatre's greatest-ever attractions. More than a century after its first peformance, the Widow's power to enchant remains undiminished. [ more... ] |
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4.30 pm | | 17 Again (cert. 12a)
see Mon 6 Jul for details |
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4.30 pm | | Star Trek (cert. 12a)
see Fri 10 Jul for details |
Tue 14 Jul to Thu 16 Jul
7.30 pm | | Festival of Choral Music
Now in its forth successive year and bigger than ever, this series of 3 concerts showcases some of Alnwick's extensive and very varied range of choral talent. Each night's programme is different but equally diverse and entertaining. [ more... ] |
Fri 17 Jul to Sat 18 Jul
2.00 pm & 7.30 pm sorry! sold out |  | The Enchanted Forest & The Magical Tree
Alnwick Academy of Dancing
An entertaining show of music, song and dance performed by the junior members and some senior members of the Alnwick Academy of Dancing. [ more... ] |
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7.30 pm film film |  | State Of Play (cert. 12a)
A charismatic US Congressman breaks down as he discloses to the media the death of a beautiful assistant. A veteran Washington Globe reporter assigned to the story soon uncovers a conspiracy casting doubt on the theory that she committed suicide. (127mins) [ trailer / more... ] |
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Sat 25 Jul
2.00 pm film film |  | Coraline (cert. PG)
Coraline Jones moves into the Pink Palace Apartments with her mother and father. One night, Coraline uncovers a secret door leading from the living room to a parallel reality called Other World where all is not what it seems. Family animated film. (100mins) [ trailer / more... ] |
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7.30 pm |  | Henrik Ibsen’s Ghosts - Clap Trap Productions
Ghosts is a deeply haunting drama which tells of love, betrayal and hypocrisy - a study of the lingering poison in a marriage based on lies. Banned in England until 1914. Ghosts remains starkly relevant today [ more... ] |
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7.30 pm tickets selling fast! |  | The Drifters
One of the biggest selling bands of all time perform timeless classics such as Saturday Night at the Movies, Under The Boardwalk, Come On Over To My Place and Kissing In The Back Row of the Movies as well as a whole host of new material. [ more... ] |
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7.30 pm |  | Never Mind The Buzzards - Chris Packham
A family orientated event to suit all with a curiosity toward nature. Chris Packham is perhaps best known as presenter of ‘The Really Wild Show’, ‘X-Creatures’, ‘Birdwatch Wildwatch’, ‘Animal Zone’, ‘Nature's Calendar’, and ‘Inside Out’. [ more... ] |
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2.00 pm | | Coraline (cert. PG)
see Mon 20 Jul for details |
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7.30 pm film film |  | Is Anybody There? (cert. 12a)
Ten-year-old Edward lives in the Lark Hall retirement home run by his parents. The boy's solitude is interrupted with the arrival of grieving widower Clarence, a retired magician. UK drama stariing Bill Milner, Michael Caine. (94mins) [ trailer / more... ] |
Sun 26 Jul
7.30 pm |  | Steve Tilston
[Clubnight @ the Studio]
A celebrated artist in both Britain and abroad, playing songs from his new release as well as old favourites. Steve’s music has a flow and poignancy, which makes it stand out from the plethora of singer/guitarists on the scene. [ more... ] |
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Sun 2 Aug
4.00 pm film film |  | Night At The Museum 2 (cert. PG)
Kind-hearted security guard Larry Daley infiltrates the Smithsonian Institute in order to rescue Jedediah and Octavius, who have been shipped to the museum by mistake. Family film starring Ben Stiller, Robin Williams. (104mins) [ trailer / more... ] |
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7.30 pm film film |  | Mark Of An Angel (L'Empreinte De L'Ange) (cert. 12a)
Elsa becomes convinced that she has found the daughter apparently lost in a maternity ward fire 6 years ago, living with a rich couple. Unsettling, Hitchcockian thriller with powerful central performances. (95mins) [ trailer / more... ] |
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7.30 pm |  | Behind Enemy Lines - Dr. Mark Baldwin
In this show Mark Baldwin highlights some striking achievements by women agents - famous names such as Odette Sansom and Violette Szabo. He explores the origins and aims of the SOE and explains the specialised equipment developed to assist these agents. [ more... ] |
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Mon 3 Aug
4.00 pm film film |  | Angels & Demons (cert. 12a)
Despite his notorious relationship with the Church, Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon is once again called upon to decipher the clues to a catastrophic conspiracy. Thriller starring Tom Hanks. (138mins) [ trailer / more... ] |
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7.30 pm |  | Romance and Humour for a Summer’s Evening
Clive Conway (flute) & Christine Croshaw (piano)
These two distinguished recording artists present an evening of popular classical music. The concert will feature Handel’s 'Arrival of the Queen of Sheba', Gershwin’s 'Summertime' as well as works by Chopin, Schubert, Debussy and others. [ more... ] |
Fri 31 Jul to Sat 29 Aug
during box office hours | | Alnwick Theatre Club Exhibition
An exhibition of photographs and memorabilia of the Alnwick Theatre Club celebrating their existence as the longest established amateur theatrical group in the town, in this their 60th year. [ more... ] |
Fri 31 Jul
2.30 pm |  | The ‘Get Up & Go’ Show - Dave Benson Phillips
Celebrating 25 years in the business, popular children's tv presenter Dave Benson Phillips (from Playdays, Fun Song Factory, and Playhouse Disney) brings the live version of his popular DVD and video 'Get Up & Go' to the stage. [ more... ] |
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Wed 5 Aug
4.00 pm film film |  | X-Men Origins: Wolverine (cert. 12a)
Wolverine lives a mutant life, seeks revenge against Victor Creed (who will later become Sabertooth) for the death of his girlfriend, and ultimately ends up going through the mutant Weapon X program. Action film starring Hugh Jackman, Ryan Reynolds. (107mins) [ trailer / more... ] |
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