WHAT WAS ON IN OCTOBER 2005
Sat 1 Oct  2005
Casanova - Ophaboom
Hilarious reworking of the Casanova legend. Using their unique style of half-masked madness, this internationally renowned Company presents the story as you’ve never known it before.
Tue 4 Oct  2005
The Island - Market Theatre Company
A remarkable new production from South Africa’s ‘Market Theatre Company’. Based at the time of Mandela’s imprisonment on Robben Island, this exceptional production delivers its poignant political message with great humour and humanity. Highly recommended
Wed 5 Oct  2005
Crash    (cert. 15)
Multi-layered drama from America
Thu 6 Oct  2005
The Mighty Celt    (cert. 12a)
Charming film set in post-troubles Belfast - a 'Kes' for the 21st century
Fri 7 Oct to
Sun 30 Oct 2005
Autumn Invitations - The Bondgate Gallery
An exhibition of mixed work produced by female members of the Alnwick District Arts Association, much of it available for sale.
Fri 7 Oct  2005
Buddy Holly and The Cricketers
A fast funny rock ’n’ roller-coaster of a show that is guaranteed to have everyone singing along and dancing in the aisles
Sat 8 Oct  2005
The Andy Warhol Syndrome - Jenny Éclair
Jenny Eclair presents her new one-woman play which was premiered at The Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
Tue 11 Oct  2005
Fiddler’s Bid
The leading exponents of The Shetland Islands' rich tradition of fiddle music, led by the mercurial Chris Stout. "They play like Angels and Devils all at once."
Wed 12 Oct  2005
The 40-Year-Old Virgin    (cert. 15)
A ribald comedy where the title is fairly self explanatory. It's actually a warm and gentle film and worth watching
Thu 13 Oct  2005
Moll Flanders - Kaos Theatre: Theatre for Grown-Ups Season
One of the Country’s leading touring Companies presents their unique and extraordinary version of Daniel Defoe’s classic novel. Adults only.
Fri 14 Oct  2005
The Northern Sinfonia
The Sinfonia begin their Winter Season with an evening of music by Ravel and Mozart, featuring Imogen Cooper on piano and the exceptionally gifted young French Canadian conductor Yannick Nezet-Seguin.
Sat 15 Oct  2005
A Night At The Music Hall - British Stage Productions
An evening of music, comedy and dance recreating the golden days of the British Music Hall.
Tue 18 Oct  2005
On a Clear Day    (cert. 12a)
Feelgood comedy about a middle aged docker from Glasgow who decides to swim the Channel. Starring Peter Mullan and Brenda Blethyn
Wed 19 Oct  2005
The Shakespeare Schools Festival
One of the Country’s fastest growing theatre Festivals comes to Alnwick as local children work with professionals to present abridged versions of some of Shakespeare’s finest plays.
Thu 20 Oct  2005
Bombon El Perro    (cert. 15)
An uplifting comedy from Argentina. Coco is a middle aged unemployed mechanic whose life is transformed when he aquires a dog. In Spanish with English subtitles
Fri 21 Oct  2005
Herbie: Fully Loaded    (cert. U)
Lindsay Lohan stars in this likeable family adventure about the lovable VW Beetle, rescued from a scrapyard.
Fri 21 Oct  2005
The Jealous God    (cert. 12a)
British film set in 1950s Yorkshire about a young teacher's attempts to integrate with the local community and win the heart of his girlfriend
Sat 22 Oct  2005
Awesome In Alnwick
An evening of live music featuring Jam tribute band 'The Setting Sons', 'The Motion' from Scotland, and Alnwick’s finest 'The Tuckers'.
Tue 25 Oct  2005
Cinderella Man    (cert. 12a)
Russell Crowe on top form in this boxing epic.Co-starring Renee Zellweger
Tue 25 Oct  2005
The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl in 3D    (cert. U)
Highly imaginative family adventure yarn from the makers of Spy Kids.
Wed 26 Oct  2005
Johnny Dickinson
A legendary (Northumbrian born) slide guitarist and a wonderful songwriter - this is a rare chance to see him perform so close to home.
Thu 27 Oct  2005
SWAP
Something really special; An Anglo-Swedish foursome featuring guitarist Ian Carr and virtuoso accordionist Karen Tweed alongside fiddlers Ola Backstrom and Carina Normansson. Highly recommended.
Fri 28 Oct  2005
The Paper Boat Show - Tim Fitzhigham
A delightful tale of English eccentricity. Having previously crossed the Channel in a copper bath, comedian Tim Fitzhigham rowed 160 miles down the Thames. This is his journey - an everyday (hilarious!) story of adventure, papier-mâché and gaffer tape.
Fri 28 Oct  2005
Heidi    (cert. U)
Delightful new version of the popular children's story.
Sat 29 Oct  2005
Marmalade
Legendary Scottish band who emerged in the late Sixties and enjoyed a string of hits.