WHAT WAS ON IN OCTOBER 2006
Tue 3 Oct  2006
Mine - Kaos Theatre Company
A new play by Xavier Levet, this explores the relationships between a small western news-team, their guides and two local militiamen when they discover that they've strayed into a minefield. An increasingly absurd situation develops as time goes by
Wed 4 Oct  2006
The Wind That Shakes the Barley    (cert. 15)
A sympathetic look at Republicans in early 20th century Ireland. Driven by a deep sense of duty and love for his country, Damien joins his brother Teddy in a dangerous and violent fight for freedom
Thu 5 Oct  2006
Oklahoma!    (cert. U)
Re-release of Fred Zinneman's classic 1995 musical which features such classic songs as 'Oh What a Beautiful Morning', 'Surrey with the Fringe on Top' and 'People Will Say We're in Love'
Thu 5 Oct  2006
Stormbreaker    (cert. PG)
Based on the first of the best-selling series of Alex Rider novels by Anthony Horowitz, Stormbreaker introduces the reluctant teenager super-spy to cinema audiences. MI6 persuade Alex to take on a mission which will save millions of lives
Fri 6 Oct to
Sat 28 Oct 2006
Alnwick District Arts Association - People and Animals
A themed exhibition of artwork by members of the Alnwick District Arts Association.
Fri 6 Oct  2006
Paul Lamb and the Kingsnakes
With a wonderful equilibrium of real blues, boogie, swing and good time jump, Paul Lamb and theKingsnakes take the blues to a new level. Be prepared to want to get up and dance!
Sat 7 Oct  2006
The Grainger Singers & Alnwick Playhouse Concert Band
A special joint concert to mark World Hospice Day. All proceeds to the North Northumberland Day Hospice.
Wed 11 Oct  2006
Yanagai! Yanagai! - Melbourne Workers Theatre
A fascinating new play from Australia which celebrates Aboriginal culture and history; this is a visually stunning and powerful piece of storytelling
Thu 12 Oct  2006
The Northern Sinfonia
A special performance featuring the Sinfonia’s wind section and the music of Beethoven and Mozart.
Fri 13 Oct  2006
The Company of Strangers    (cert. PG)
As part of the Women's Cultural Festival: The film depicts eight women on a bus tour who are stranded at an isolated cottage when the bus breaks down
Fri 13 Oct to
Sat 14 Oct 2006
The Heritage Women’s Cultural Festival - Circus Of Life ..
A weekend of events including Hang and Emma Trapeze workshop, women writers, arts and craft stalls and digital photography. Workshops from 2pm.
Tue 17 Oct  2006
Snow Cake    (cert. 15)
A drama focused on the friendship between high-functioning autistic woman (Sigourney Weaver) and a man who is traumatized after a fatal car accident (Alan Rickman). A delicious mix of cool humour and heart-warming drama. Contains strong language
Wed 18 Oct  2006
Choral Evening - Duchess Community High School
An evening of wild and woolly choral entertainment with the choirs of the Duchess’s High School and special guests The Swing Bridge Singers
Wed 18 Oct  2006
Lunchtime Concert
An unusual opener for the series - featuring original works and arrangements which show off the different characters of the bass clarinet.
Thu 19 Oct  2006
The Mystery of Edwin Drood - Rumpus Theatre Company
A classic whodunnit set in the gloom and fog of Victorian London - well written and well acted.
Fri 20 Oct  2006
Many Ways To Play Your Lover - Rebecca Carrington
A wonderful collaboration between a gorgeous thirty-something year old brunette called Rebecca and a 230 year old cello called Joe! Suitable for all ages and very funny.
Sat 21 Oct  2006
Shoormal
More great music from the Shetland Islands from this exceptional group featuring extraordinarily beautiful harmonies from three female singers, backed by acoustic guitarists and a rhythm section
Wed 25 Oct  2006
Tiempo de Tango: Romance en Carnaval - artLAT
The truly amazing spectacle of ten stylish and exuberant Latin American dancers transporting you back to Buenos Aires in the 30’s - the golden age of Tango.
Thu 26 Oct  2006
Cars    (cert. U)
Rookie car racer, Lightning McQueen, is en route to competing in the big Piston Cup Championship in California, when he is unexpectedly diverted to the sleepy town of Radiator Springs. Great fun!
Thu 26 Oct  2006
An Audience with Dr. Jonathan Miller
Jonathan Miller has spent a lifetime in the Arts -this is a unique opportunity to spend an engaging evening in his company with time for questions from the audience.
Fri 27 Oct  2006
Little Miss Sunshine    (cert. 15)
Quirky, dark comedy following a dysfunctional family crossing America in a battered VW camper van so that their seven-year-old can compete in the eponymous beauty pageant.
Fri 27 Oct  2006
Monster House    (cert. PG)
Super spooky fun for all the family. Animation about three kids who must do battle with a mysterious house which threatens anyone that crosses its path.
Sat 28 Oct  2006
Billy Cobham and Asere
Something very special - a performance you would normally find in much bigger theatres than The Playhouse! This is irresistible rhythmic music - fantastic percussion and soaring trumpets for the authentic sound of Cuba. Highly recommended.
Tue 31 Oct  2006
Driving Lessons    (cert. 15)
Ben's (Rupert Grint of Harry Potter fame) dull and over-regulated life is turned on its head when he starts to work for Evie (Julie Walters), an eccentric retired actress and full time force of nature. Brilliant, eccentric British comedy.