WHAT WAS ON IN SEPTEMBER 2006
Thu 31 Aug to
Fri 1 Sep 2006
The Comedy of Errors - Northumberland Theatre Company
Alnwick's professional theatre company return with Shakespeare's comic masterpiece of mistaken identity
Fri 1 Sep to
Sat 30 Sep 2006
Sea - Silvia Biott
An exhibition of acrylic paintings inspired by the Northumberland coast
Sat 2 Sep  2006
A Sixties Night Out - Mike Pender's Searchers & Dave Berry and the Cruisers
A terrific night of great live music featuring Mike Pender who was the original singer on all of The Searchers' biggest hits - joined by another legend in Dave Berry - this is the real thing! Unmissable!
Thu 7 Sep to
Sat 9 Sep 2006
Pirates of the Caribbean; Dead Man's Chest    (cert. 12a)
Capt Jack returns in this epic adventure set on the high seas. Johnny Depp, Orlando Bloom and Keira Knightley face up to the menace of Davy Jones, played by Bill Nighy
Fri 8 Sep  2006
Richard Digance
One of the country's most respected and popular comedians - Richard offers his unique perspective on the mysteries of the modern world
Mon 11 Sep to
Fri 15 Sep 2006
Turning Leaves - Sandra Kerr and Taffy Thomas
Something very special for our second set of church performances this year. An evening of stories and songs to captivate, amuse and delight
Mon 11 Sep  2006
Alnwick Playhouse Community Choir
With a deliberate emphasis on informality and fun, our choir is perfect for inexperienced singers or hardened veterans. The repertoire is varied including show tunes, gospel and even some pop
Wed 13 Sep  2006
The Lake House    (cert. PG)
Imaginative romantic drama starring Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock - reunited for the first time since 'Speed'. They play a couple who share the same house - only two years apart - who find that they can communicate through a mysterious time window
Thu 14 Sep  2006
The Garden - Shams Theatre Company
A ground breaking and original new play - written and performed by Jonathan Young. A true story of love lost - and found -and a long forgotten garden. Special price for 4 shows in our 'Stand Alone!' series - ask at the Box Office as places are limited
Fri 15 Sep  2006
Marie Ni Chathasaigh and Chris Newman
A wonderful combination of virtuoso Irish harpist and English guitar wizard. A breathtaking blend of Irish and Scottish music, swing, jazz, baroque and bluegrass - something for everyone!
Sat 16 Sep  2006
Alnwick Playhouse Youth Theatre
The Youth Theatre returns for another season under the direction of Peter Brown who is rejoined this autumn by Cheryl Stewart - the team behind last year's hugely acclaimed production of 'Les Miserables'
Sat 16 Sep  2006
The 9th Manhattan Short Film Festival
The Manhatttan Film Festival has become the world's largest celebration of short films - each under 14 minutes. We are one of hundreds of cinemas worldwide showing the 12 best films for our audience to vote for a winner
Tue 19 Sep  2006
Wah-Wah    (cert. 15)
Brilliant autobiographical film from Richard E Grant about his childhood during the final days of the British Empire in Swaziland. With brilliant performances from Julie Walters, Miranda Richardson, Emily Watson and Gabriel Byrne
Wed 20 Sep  2006
Hayseed Dixie plus support band
Something you don't come across everyday - an Appalachian fiddle and banjo band doing fantastic covers of heavy metal anthems! Support band opens concert
Thu 21 Sep  2006
Dr Faustus - Third Party
One of the country's most imaginative theatre companies present their version of Marlowe's Faustus - the story of one man's pact with Lucifer
Fri 22 Sep  2006
Ola Onabule
One of the finest young soul and jazz singers in the country and an elecrifying live performer, backed by a great band playing music with both western and African influences
Sat 23 Sep  2006
Alnwick Food Festival
Lots of food related activities this weekend including Ready Steady Cook style competitions, food trails, markets, wine tasting, chocolate tasting and much more..
Tue 26 Sep  2006
Neil Innes
A night with musical and comedy legend, Neil, with highlights from his wonderful back catalogue and some of his hilarious new songs
Wed 27 Sep  2006
Defying Hitler - Theatre Unlimited
Rupert Wickham stars in this wonderful play which he adapted from the stunning book by Sebastian Haffner which tells of his childhood growing up in Germany between the wars. Special price for 4 shows in our 'Stand Alone!' series (places limited)
Thu 28 Sep  2006
Cliff Bennett and the Rebel Rousers
One of the great pioneers of British popular music Cliff started playing raw Rock and Roll as early as 1958; they've been managed by Brian Epstein and had a record produced by Paul McCartney; they're still a brilliant live band with an authentic 60s sound
Fri 29 Sep  2006
Ruins - Anurekha Ghosh and Company
A ravishing display of North Indian Kathak Dance, modern dance and live music that is both accessible and visually stunning
Sat 30 Sep  2006
Diary of a Nobody - Rodney Bewes
Our favourite Likely Lad returns after his hilarious version of 'Three Men in a Boat' with this gentle satire on Victorian manners. Rodney plays Charles Pooter, an aimiable bufoon whose best intentions always go astray. Very funny and highly recommended