Tale of Sekers, silk and theatre

A FASCINATING presentation inspired by The Beacon’s current Harbour Gallery exhibition takes place later this month.

Last updated 1 March 2012
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Market in harmony

A FUN-FILLED night of nostalgia takes place around a collection of Whitehaven’s pubs next month.

Last updated 1 March 2012
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Comedian Herring sets out to answer the eternal question

WHAT is love anyway? So asked the Welsh, poet-philosopher, Howard Jones in 1983. But in the intervening 28 years, nobody has dared to answer his questions. Until now!

Last updated 23 February 2012
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Top sports writers join Words line-up

WITH the London Olympics just around the corner, three eminent sports writers will join the starting line-up to talk sport at next month’s Words by the Water Festival in Keswick.

Last updated 23 February 2012
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Could your dog play Toto in Wizard of Oz?

CALLING all your four-legged friends! Copeland Amateur Operatics Society (CATS) is on the look out for the perfect pet to play Dorothy’s dog Toto in its upcoming production of Wizard of Oz.

Last updated 23 February 2012
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Copeland beauty in the frame

AMATEUR photographers are being invited to set their sights on Copeland’s beautiful coastline in a landscape photography competition.

Last updated 23 February 2012
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Theatrical kids inspired to make their own masks

A THEATRE-THEMED creative challenge has been enjoyed by local youngsters at The Beacon this half-term.

Last updated 23 February 2012
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Let Them Eat Jam

A HOST of talented Cumbrian residents are set to take part in a unique interactive theatre production at Rosehill next month.

Last updated 23 February 2012
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Music, opera and comedy head to Sands in March

A PACKED programme of events heads to Carlisle’s Sands Centre in March.

Last updated 23 February 2012
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Last updated 23 February 2012
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Review: Baltic Amber, by The Wordsworth Singers

IN the 15 years since their formation, The Wordsworth Singers have established a considerable reputation as a chamber choir, both in the quality of their performances and in the imaginative content of their programmes.

Last updated 16 February 2012
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Review: The Lightning Seeds at Whitehaven Civic Hall

HOW welcome it was that at the end of a tumultuous week, even by English football’s staggering standards, we were invited on a trip down memory lane – courtesy of The Lightning Seeds.

Last updated 16 February 2012
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Last updated 16 February 2012
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Major Messel collection unveiled in Whitehaven – a town he loved

A COLLECTION of drawings by one of the country’s legendary theatre designers of the 20th century, Oliver Messel, has opened at The Beacon in Whitehaven.

Last updated 16 February 2012
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Rosehill is alive with The Sound of Music

ROSEHILL is alive...with The Sound of Music this week the Whitehaven theatre is transformed into the Swiss mountains for this much-loved musical.

Last updated 16 February 2012
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Organisers reveal top line-up for May festival Add your comments

THE Pigeon Detectives and Happy Mondays legend Bez will headline a star-studded line-up at the second annual At The Playground festival, The Whitehaven News can exclusively reveal. (6 comments)

Last updated 9 February 2012
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Review: Knives in Hens, at Theatre by the Lake, Keswick

THEATRE serves several purposes. Primarily, we hope it entertains. But if it makes us think as well, that’s no bad thing.

Last updated 9 February 2012
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Review: Radiate, by The Coalhouse Fairies

LISTEN to the fairies, as they have something to say. That is of course The Coalhouse Fairies, not the ones at the bottom of your garden!

Last updated 9 February 2012
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Alfie, Dio and Leia are top of the class!

MONTREAL School welcomed three four-legged visitors last week for a special demonstration day.

Last updated 9 February 2012
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