WHAT WAS ON IN FEBRUARY 2006
Wed 1 Feb to
Thu 2 Feb 2006
The Constant Gardener    (cert. 15)
Intelligent and thought provoking thriller set against the background of big business exploitation of the Third World starring Ralph Fiennes and based on the novel by John le Carre
Fri 3 Feb to
Sat 25 Feb 2006
John Cairns and Hannah Forsyth
A combined exhibition from two talented people, one an artist and the other a photographer and sculptress
Fri 3 Feb  2006
Love, Lust and a Damn Good Chardonnay - Hatstand Opera
A songbook of life's little essentials - from finding to losing (or simply mislaying) the love of your life, to winning over the mother of all mothers-in-law!
Sat 4 Feb  2006
Pride and Prejudice    (cert. U)
Last chance to see this lavish big screen adaptation of the Jane Austen classic. Enjoy the film and the evening show 'A Celebration of Jane Austen' with Anton Rodgers and Elizabeth Garvie by buying a joint ticket - £14 & £13 (conc)
Sat 4 Feb  2006
A Celebration of Jane Austen - Anton Rodgers & Elizabeth Garvie
Together, this respected actor and actress present a delightful portrait of Jane Austen and her world, ably assisted by Christine Croshaw on the piano. You can enhance your enjoyment by watching the film of 'Pride and Prejudice' in the afternoon
Tue 7 Feb to
Wed 8 Feb 2006
Steel Magnolias - St Cloud State University Theater Department
This play, featuring students from St Cloud State University, is about the bond between a group of women in America's deep south. Guaranteed to make you laugh and cry in equal measure, you will see why the film version proved to be a smash hit.
Thu 9 Feb  2006
The Sorrel Quartet - Alnwick Music Society
This hugely accomplished quartet presents an evening of music by Mozart, Shostakovich and Debussy
Fri 10 Feb  2006
Alistair Anderson and Friends
Alistair presents an evening of exceptional music, with help from students from the Traditional Music course at Northumbria University
Sat 11 Feb  2006
Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang    (cert. 15)
A comedy thriller set against the background of superficial Hollywood glamour. Robert Downey Jr and Val Kilmer.
Sat 11 Feb  2006
Lassie    (cert. PG)
Great new British film that reclaims Eric Knight’s original novel from the clutches of Hollywood.
Tue 14 Feb  2006
Kathryn Tickell and Corrina Hewat
Our second local musical legend in the space of a week! Tonight Kathryn is joined by virtuoso harpist Corrina Hewat to create wonderful new music. Highly recommended
Wed 15 Feb  2006
In Her Shoes    (cert. 12a)
Delightful feelgood comedy with Cameron Diaz and Toni Collette.
Thu 16 Feb  2006
Fantazia
A blast of sunshine in the middle of February - Fantazia are one of Europe's most exciting North African bands, creating a fantastic celebratory sound with brilliant, irresistible rhythms
Fri 17 Feb to
Sat 18 Feb 2006
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe    (cert. PG)
A delightful new version of CS Lewis’ classic family story. This is breathtaking cinema - the effects are outstanding - that is irresistible for people of all ages. (Further screenings on 21 & 23 Feb)
Sat 18 Feb  2006
Blacking Iago - The Dream Company
An extraordinary new production of Shakespeare's Othello, presented by the internationally renowned London Shakespeare Workout. The production was created inside London prisons and features a mixed cast of actors and former inmates.
Tue 21 Feb to
Thu 23 Feb 2006
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe    (cert. PG)
A delightful new version of CS Lewis’ classic family story. This is breathtaking cinema - the effects are outstanding - that is irresistible for people of all ages.
Wed 22 Feb  2006
A Sixties Night Out featuring The Fortunes and The Ivy League
Great music from two of the best vocal harmony groups of the sixties - joined for the first time on stage by vocalist Geoff Turton of the Rockin' Berries.This is not a tribute show - this is classic music played by the same people who first recorded it!
Thu 23 Feb  2006
Broken Flowers    (cert. 15)
A neglected masterpiece that might just surprise one or two people at The Oscars. Funny and moving by turn, Bill Murray has never made a finer film.
Fri 24 Feb  2006
The Librarians Joke - Little Wonder
This is a gently affecting and humerous new play about a love that never was. A delightful little show that finally lifts the lid on life in the local library.
Sat 25 Feb  2006
Dave Kelly and Christine Collister
A bit of a treat! Seminal guitarist, Dave Kelly of The Blues Band, is joined by the remarkable vocalist Christine Collister for an evening of classic songs. With songs made famous by artists as diverse as the Everly Brothers and Emmylou Harris.