WHAT WAS ON IN APRIL 2006
Fri 31 Mar to
Sat 29 Apr 2006
Photography Exhibition - Alnwick District Camera Club
Superb exhibition of colour and monochrome prints organised by Alnwick's thriving Camera Club
Sat 1 Apr  2006
Zathura: A Space Adventure    (cert. PG)
Really enjoyable family adventure film. Two boys find themselves flung into space when they begin playing an antique board game. Great effects and a good story.
Tue 4 Apr  2006
The Chrysalis Project
An evening of music and dance organised by Glendale Music Trust.
Wed 5 Apr  2006
Tears of Fire - Chitraleka Dance Company
This new show from Chitraleka Bolar features live musicians, dancers and beautiful projected images to tell the story of Draupadi - an enigmatic and fiery princess from the Mahabharata. Totally accessible and visually stunning.
Thu 6 Apr to
Fri 7 Apr 2006
Brokeback Mountain    (cert. 15)
Ground-breaking drama that won three Oscars including Best Director for Ang Lee. Highly recommended.
Fri 7 Apr  2006
Bill and Bren
Legendary figures from the Northeast, creating music and laughter together, they are simply amazing. Book early.
Sat 8 Apr  2006
The Sinatra Years - Tony Jacobs with The Kings of Swing
Consummate entertainment from the golden years of swing - featuring the songs of Bing Crosby, Fred Astaire, Benny Goodman and, of course, Old Blue Eyes himself.
Tue 11 Apr  2006
The Steppe Brothers - Rejects Revenge Theatre Company
Verbal wit and visual silliness from these Liverpudlian masters of physical theatre - last seen in Alnwick with 'Peasouper'.
Wed 12 Apr  2006
Filska
Traditional music from the Shetland Isles, based around three dynamic young female fiddlers
Wed 12 Apr to
Thu 13 Apr 2006
Chicken Little    (cert. U)
A great family film for the Easter holidays. An up-to-date sequel of the original nursery tale from Disney.
Thu 13 Apr  2006
Robert Whitehead
Robert gives us an evening of lively music
Tue 18 Apr  2006
The Weather Man    (cert. 15)
Comedy from the director of 'Pirates of the Caribbean', starring Nicholas Cage and Michael Caine
Tue 18 Apr  2006
The Little Polar Bear: The Mysterious Island    (cert. U)
Delightful animated film about Lars the polar bear and his friends as they find themselves in the middle of an exciting adventure.
Wed 19 Apr  2006
The Adventures of Greyfriars Bobby    (cert. PG)
A new version of the true story of a remarkable little dog. Starring Ardal O'Hanlan and Christopher Lee. A lovely family film
Wed 19 Apr  2006
Graffitti Classics
A show to put a smile on your face! Scintillating slapstick with brilliant arranged music and mischievous humour. For all the family.
Thu 20 Apr  2006
Good Night, and Good Luck    (cert. PG)
The real life story of a journalist and his crusade against the McCarthy witch-hunts of the 1950s
Fri 21 Apr  2006
The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain
After the astounding success of their first visit it's not surprising that we just had to ask them back again. Be prepared to be amazed and thoroughly entertained! Early booking highly recommended.
Sat 22 Apr  2006
Rats - Alnwick Playhouse Youth Theatre
The junior members of the Youth Theatre present their new production which is a musical retelling of the story of the Pied Piper.
Tue 25 Apr  2006
World Drumming
An evening of percussion organised by Northumberland County Music Service
Wed 26 Apr to
Sat 27 May 2006
The Blue Lonnen - Katrina Porteous and Nigel Shuttleworth
A simply wonderful exhibition of poetry and photographs celebrating the Northumbrian Coble Fishing industry and the Communities it created. Commissioned by The Playhouse Trust through the financial support of Northumberland Coast AONB Partnership
Thu 27 Apr  2006
Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers
Thundering rhythms on huge Taiko drums interweave with delicate and expressive shinobue bamboo flutes in a visually stunning display of fluid grace
Fri 28 Apr  2006
The Celtic Fiddle Festival
Irish reels, rhythmic Breton dance tunes and French-Canadian jigs from three of the finest fiddlers in the world
Sat 29 Apr  2006
Proof    (cert. 12a)
The film explores the fine line between genius and insanity as a mathematical genius fears she might have inherited her father's apparent madness. Starring Gwyneth Paltrow and Anthony Hopkins
Sat 29 Apr  2006
Mirrormask    (cert. PG)
Fantastic family adventure film that tells the story of a teenage rebel transported to the Dark Lands.