WHAT WAS ON IN JULY 2005
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.
Fri 1 Jul to
Sat 23 Jul 2005
Light, Land and Landscapes - Jane Ellis (Photography)
A collection of photographs taken over the last two years by local photographer Jane Ellis, concentrating on the rich variety of town, landscape and coastline in Northumberland.
Sat 2 Jul  2005
Thankyou For The Music - Alnwick Academy Of Dance
An extra performance from our very talented local young dancers.
Tue 5 Jul  2005
The Hitchhiker’s Guide To The Galaxy    (cert. PG)
Lavish version of Douglas Adams’ sci-fi classic. The tale of permanently bewildered Arthur Dent as he hitchhikes around the Universe following the destruction of his native planet Earth.
Wed 6 Jul  2005
A Good Woman    (cert. PG)
A new version of Oscar Wilde’s ‘Lady Windermere’s Fan’ that updates the setting to 1930’s Italy.
Thu 7 Jul  2005
Oliver - Rock School
An exciting version of this popular musical presented by the whole school
Fri 8 Jul  2005
Vienna To Broadway - The Ravenswood Singers and Opera Live
A glittering evening of wonderful Viennese music and well loved Broadway hits
Sat 9 Jul  2005
Kingdom Of Heaven    (cert. 15)
Terrific epic adventure with Liam Neeson and Orlando Bloom as Crusaders voyaging to the Holy Land.
Tue 12 Jul  2005
The Wedding Date    (cert. 12a)
Delightful British romantic comedy about a woman who tries to use the hired help to inspire jealousy in her philandering ex. Needless to say the course of true love takes a few unexpected twists and turns.
Thu 14 Jul  2005
Country Legends Of The Grand Old Opry
A fabulous evening of Country and Western music featuring songs made famous by Kenny Rogers, Dolly Parton, Patsy Cline, Willy Nelson, Garth Brooks and many, many more.
Fri 15 Jul  2005
The Yellow Submarine Summer Spectacular - Alnwick South First School
A gala evening of music, drama and dance to celebrate the School’s Fiftieth Anniversary
Sat 16 Jul  2005
The Lake Wobegon Brass Band
A fantastic band all the way from Minnesota who take their name from Garrison Keillor’s famous hometown.
Tue 19 Jul  2005
Elkie Brooks - The First 45 Years
The Playhouse is very proud to present one of the most distinctive female singers in British popular music, with a string of classic hits including ‘Pearl’s A Singer’, ‘Lilac Wine’, ‘Fool If You Think It’s Over’ and ‘No More The Fool’. Book early!
Wed 20 Jul  2005
Mean Creek    (cert. 15)
Critically acclaimed drama about two brothers who lure the school bully onto a boat trip in the hope of extracting revenge.
Fri 22 Jul  2005
The Doonans
Traditional Irish music and dance from this legendary musical family from the North East. Tunes, songs, dances and laughs.
Sat 23 Jul  2005
Sin City    (cert. 18)
Innovative and compelling thriller - not for the faint hearted
Tue 26 Jul  2005
A Lot Like Love    (cert. 12a)
Charming romantic comedy from director Nigel Cole who made 'Calendar Girls'. Gentle, undemanding feel-good film
Wed 27 Jul  2005
The Chart Tribute Show
A magical experience for the whole family featuring all the latest hits by all the latest groups - including hits from McFly, Britney, Girls Aloud and many many more.
Thu 28 Jul  2005
The Jaipur Kawa Brass Band
A spectacular explosion of colours and sound! This is an authentic Indian Brass Band from the Pink City of Rajasthan on the edge of the Thar Desert.
Fri 29 Jul  2005
Fairly Tales - The Black Sheep
Acclaimed comedy group ‘The Black Sheep’ stop off in Alnwick on their way to the Edinburgh Festival with their incredible family show that combines ‘Who’s Line Is It Anyway’ and ‘Jackanory’. . Improvised and imaginative - for children aged 5+.
Fri 29 Jul  2005
The Joy Of Wine - The Black Sheep
An offbeat slice of comedy that will leave you desperate for a drink. The "reverend" Andrew Jones is on a mission to convert lager drinking luddities to the mysterious pleasures of the grape. This show is for adults only
Fri 29 Jul to
Sat 27 Aug 2005
Open Exhibition
The annual exhibition organised jointly by The Playhouse Trust and Alnwick District Arts Association.
Sat 30 Jul  2005
Opening Spectacular - Alnwick International Music Festival
Featuring Szàzszorszép Folk Dance Ensemble (Hungary), Alianza Folk Mex (Mexico), Sbandieratori Città di Firenze (Italy) and Anilana (Poland) among others.