WHAT WAS ON IN DECEMBER 2005
Thu 1 Dec  2005
Real - ACE Music and Dance
A welcome return from one of the Country’s most exciting young companies; a celebration using traditional African and contemporary dance styles.
Fri 2 Dec to
Thu 22 Dec 2005
Christmas Exhibition - The Bondgate Gallery
Our year finishes with the annual festive exhibition featuring the work of members of the Alnwick District Arts Association. All work is available for sale - and many items would make excellent presents !
Fri 2 Dec  2005
The Allegri String Quartet
One of the Country’s leading string quartets. Formed over fifty years ago, the quality remains undiminished in spite of regular personnel changes.
Sat 3 Dec  2005
Wallace & Gromit; The Curse of the Were-Rabbit    (cert. U)
Wallace and Gromit easily make the transition to the big screen in this fabulous adventure. They find themselves facing an over-large floppy eared menace in the course of their latest venture as a pest control company. Great film - book early.
Sat 3 Dec  2005
Alex, The Warrior and The Winter Star - NTC Touring Theatre Co.
NTC return with a seasonal adventure for the whole family that revisits some of the characters from their hugely successful 'Alex and The Warrior'.
Tue 6 Dec  2005
Magical Splendour - Alnwick Flower Club
A demonstration of flower arranging from David Ryland.
Wed 7 Dec  2005
Black Umfolosi’s Zimbabwean Christmas Concert
An irresistible blast of an African Christmas, with a capella singing and wonderful dance, highlighting the Christmas celebrations of the Apostolic Church in Zimbabwe.
Thu 8 Dec  2005
Now We Are Ten - Werca's Folk
Werca's Folk tenth anniversary concert - from a choir brimming with originality and good music
Fri 9 Dec  2005
Celebrate Christmas - The Ravenswood Singers
An evening of seasonal music from this well-loved choir.
Sat 10 Dec  2005
Elvis On Tour - Paul Priestley
Paul Priestley returns to Alnwick with his affectionate tribute to the king of Rock and Roll.
Sat 10 Dec  2005
Nanny McPhee    (cert. U)
Emma Thompson plays the eponymous heroine in this wonderful film, offering care and affection to 7 unruly kids. Colin Firth plays their Dad and the two are supported by an all star cast.
Wed 14 Dec  2005
The Foundations
Good time music from the Sixties - The Foundations had a string of hits and still play fantastic live shows; all their own hits and some Sixties classics - perfect music to get you in the mood for Christmas.
Thu 15 Dec  2005
Enkosi - Alnwick Playhouse Youth Theatre
The younger members of the Playhouse’s resident Youth present this lively and engaging musical for all the family.
Fri 16 Dec to
Sat 17 Dec 2005
Alnwick Choral Society and The Reg Vardy Brass Band
Rousing seasonal music. Advance booking essential.
Mon 19 Dec  2005
Oliver Twist    (cert. PG)
A fantastically atmospheric re-telling of Dicken's classic story starring Ben Kingsley and Jamie Foreman. Directed by Roman Polanski
Wed 21 Dec to
Thu 22 Dec 2005
Les Miserables - Alnwick Playhouse Youth Theatre
The elder members of the Youth Theatre present a specially abridged version of this hugely popular musical - the first time it’s been presented anywhere in the Alnwick District.