WHAT WAS ON IN JUNE 2005
Wed 1 Jun  2005
Sahara    (cert. 12a)
An all action yarn with Matthew McConaughey excecllent as the improbably named Dirk Pitt who braves the Sahara Desert in search of a phantom battleship
Wed 1 Jun  2005
Pooh's Heffalump Movie    (cert. U)
Entertainment for the junior members of the family. The latest of Pooh's many adventures from Disney
Thu 2 Jun  2005
Simon Mayor and Hilary James
A witty and captivating mix of folk, blues, swing and classics with Simon’s unique brand of off beat humour and Hilary’s incredible voice
Fri 3 Jun  2005
Japes - Not The National Theatre
‘Not The National’ present the first national tour of Simon Gray’s funny sardonic slant on the eternal triangle
Fri 3 Jun to
Sat 25 Jun 2005
Summer Invitations - Menfolk - Bondgate Gallery
The second of the annual programme of exhibitions organised by Alnwick District Arts Association who are now based at The Playhouse. Membership of the Association is open to all and application forms are available from the Box Office.
Tue 7 Jun  2005
The Interpreter    (cert. 12a)
Intelligent thriller from director Sydney Pollack with all the suspense of a classic Hitchcock thriller
Wed 8 Jun  2005
Hotel - Darkin Ensemble
Tea is served - beds are made. A riotous story at London’s top hotel - a story of hiding things in public places. Witty and imaginative production that fuses dance and narrative drama
Thu 9 Jun  2005
Downfall    (cert. 15)
A macabre fly-on-the-wall reconstruction of the last moments in the life of Adolf Hitler. Outstanding and highly recommended. (Subtitled)
Fri 10 Jun  2005
John Hegley - Uncut Confetti - The Towns, Villages and Luton Tour
A show of celebratory pieces: poetry, puppetry, comedy, camaraderie, tragedy, travesty and song. And tap root dancing!
Sat 11 Jun  2005
Cake - Jade
A delicious mix of philosophy, puppetry, motherhood and chocolate swiss roll! Unique and imaginative production that bravely follows our mum into the very heart of her empire - the kitchen
Tue 14 Jun  2005
Hitch    (cert. 12a)
Highly enjoyable romantic comedy starring Will Smith
Fri 17 Jun  2005
Return To The Planet Zark - Alnwick Playhouse Youth Theatre
The younger members of the Playhouse Youth Theatre present their latest production.
Wed 22 Jun  2005
Kathakali - Kala Chethena Kathakali Troupe
The extraordinary spectacle of classical Indian dance from Karala in Southern India from a tradition that dates back over 500 years.
Thu 23 Jun  2005
Last Night’s Fun
One of the best traditional Irish bands in the Country - a line up of Concertina, guitar and uilleann pipes that really gets the feet tapping.
Fri 24 Jun to
Sat 25 Jun 2005
Little Shop Of Horrors - Alnwick Playhouse Youth Theatre
The older members of the Youth Theatre take to the stage with their new version of this popular musical about a dangerous man-eating plant.
Tue 28 Jun  2005
The Chorus    (cert. 12a)
Another chance to enjoy one of the most successful French films of all time. A charming tale of the stuffy music teacher who gradually wins the respect and love of his unruly pupils. In French with subtitles
Wed 29 Jun  2005
The Magic Of Judy Garland - Denise Nolan
Be captivated and entertained by the dazzling artistry of Denise Nolan singing all the greatest songs of Hollywood legend Judy Garland.
Thu 30 Jun to
Sat 2 Jul 2005
Thankyou For The Music - Alnwick Academy Of Dance
A performance from our very talented local young dancers.