WHAT WAS ON IN AUGUST 2005
Fri 29 Jul to
Sat 27 Aug 2005
Open Exhibition
The annual exhibition organised jointly by The Playhouse Trust and Alnwick District Arts Association.
Mon 1 Aug  2005
Celtic Night - Alnwick International Music Festival
The very best of our Celtic heritage, featuring performers from Scotland, Ireland, Wales and Isle Of Man!
Tue 2 Aug  2005
Eastward Bound - Alnwick International Music Festival
A journey through Europe featuring La Sabotee Sancerroise (France), France Marlot (Slovenia), Uguntina (Latvia) and I Nuraghi (Sardinia) among others.
Wed 3 Aug  2005
Westward Ho - Alnwick International Music Festival
Music and dance from different continents, featuring Mock Turtle Soup and Minesota Choral Theater (USA), Sogo (Ghana), Alianza Folk Mex (Mexico) and Identidad Peru (Peru).
Thu 4 Aug  2005
Northumbrian Night - Alnwick International Music Festival
An evening of music, song, dance and humour with an unmistakably Northumbrian flavour.
Fri 5 Aug  2005
Farewell Concert (Part One) - Alnwick International Music Festival
The closing concert has been split into two to try and make sure that all the performers can be squeezed onto the bill! The first concert will feature groups from Mexico, Latvia, Poland, Italy and America. Early booking essential
Sat 6 Aug  2005
Farewell Concert (Part Two) - Alnwick International Music Festival
The closing concert has been split into two to try and make sure that all the performers can be squeezed onto the bill! The Saturday Concert will feature groups from Spain, Peru, Ghana, Hungary and Slovenia. Early booking essential.
Mon 8 Aug to
Fri 12 Aug 2005
Play in a Week - The Lion King
Prices age 4-8, 1st child £35, 2nd child £25; age 9-13, 1st child £45, 2nd child £35. A week long series of drama workshops leading to a performance of 'The Lion King'. Places are limited so early booking is recommended
Wed 10 Aug to
Thu 11 Aug 2005
Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge Of The Sith    (cert. 12a)
The final episode completes the cycle of classic films begun in 1977. One of the most eagerly anticipated films of all time.
Fri 12 Aug  2005
David Wood's Magic and Music Show
David Wood brings his inimitable blend of magic, music and audience participation for everyone aged three upwards. Quality live entertainment from a master craftsmen, accompanied by the Playschool pianist Peter Pontzen.
Sat 13 Aug  2005
Millions    (cert. 12a)
Brilliant family film about a pair of boys who find a sack of money and convince themselves it’s a gift from God.
Tue 16 Aug  2005
Mr & Mrs Smith    (cert. 15)
Fantasy comedy thriller with a ludicrous plot. Fast paced and witty with superb action sequences
Wed 17 Aug  2005
Batman Begins    (cert. 12a)
Widely acclaimed as the best ever Batman film. Great fun for all the family.
Thu 18 Aug  2005
The Dragon Who Lost His Home - The Story Tellers Theatre Company
A brilliant new family show that features great music and two of the most lovable dragons you could ever hope to meet.
Fri 19 Aug  2005
Stick Granny On The Roof Rack - MsFits Theatre Co.
Fiona Knowles returns in this one-woman tour-de-farce written by Rona Munro. This is a comic compassionate catastrophe of relationships as a family holiday of a lifetime turns out to be more than they all bargained for.
Sat 20 Aug  2005
Capoeira Is ... - Passo Co
Experience for yourself the most exciting and exhilarating dance form in the world. Capoeira originated in the backstreets of Brazil and is much more than just a dance, a martial art or a way to keep fit!
Wed 24 Aug  2005
Don Airey
A hastily re-arranged date for a legendary Rock Musician. Don Airey has played with all the great bands of the Seventies and Eighties.
Fri 26 Aug  2005
Mr Shell’s Seaside Spells - Magic Carpet Theatre Company
Spells workshops 2pm - 3.30pm. A Victorian magical melodrama for children aged 5-11 and their families. Mr Shell has to find his Box of Tricks to save the pier
Tue 30 Aug  2005
The Happy Gang’s Highland Fling
Firm Playhouse favourites return with their brand new musical adventure. A non-stop riot of songs, comedy and audience participation.
Wed 31 Aug to
Thu 1 Sep 2005
War of the Worlds    (cert. 12a)
Steven Spielberg's brilliant re-making of the H G Wells sci-fi classic. Gripping, edge-of-your-seat stuff - perhaps not suitable for very young children
Wed 31 Aug to
Thu 1 Sep 2005
Madagascar    (cert. PG)
Classic animated adventure from the Dreamworks stable. As many laughs for adults as for children. Highly recommended