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Each week you'll find in The Whitehaven News a selection of superb features from the creative world of West Cumbria: Whether you are in to music, theatre, the arts - or all three, our reporter Gillian Ellison is here to show you the best of Cumbrian culture.

WHAT'S ON: SEPTEMBER 4 TO SEPTEMBER 11

Your guide to art and community events taking place over the coming week.

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Julian and Ken at Sands

Published 3 September 2008

ken PREPARE yourself for some laughs. Comedians Ken Dodd and Julian Clary are performing at Carlisle’s Sands Centre.

Rehearsals starting

Published 3 September 2008

REHEARSALS for Cockermouth Harmonic Society start on Monday, September 8, at 7pm, in the United Reformed Church, Main Street. New members welcome.

Passion and drama in Maid’s tale

Published 3 September 2008

A FAMOUS Lake District story of passionate love and cruel deception will sweep across the stage in Keswick in Easter next year.

Players to take on Magnolias

Published 3 September 2008

STEEL Magnolias the next challenging production to be taken on by Rosehill Players.

Film, drama and music for all

Published 3 September 2008

A PACKED season of entertainment for all age groups is on offer in Rosehill Theatre’s new programme of events.

Festival fever ...

Published 28 August 2008

FESTIVAL fever hit Cumbria at the weekend, with two live music extravaganzas taking place.

Orchestras at Sands

Published 27 August 2008

SIX international orchestras are to perform at Carlisle's Sands Centre as part of its concert series for 2008/2009.

Rehearsals start in landmark year for choirs

Published 27 August 2008

REHEARSALS for the new season of what promises to be a landmark 40th year in the history of the West Cumberland Choral Society, starts soon.

Chemists offer just the tonic for a good night out

Published 27 August 2008

YOU heard them here first! Up and coming band The Chemists are playing at Whitehaven Civic Hall on September 14.

Mazzoni play in London

Published 20 August 2008

WHITEHAVEN band Mazzoni will break new ground next week when they play their first gigs in London.

Rocking at White Mare for charity

Published 20 August 2008

OVER 20 bands are playing at a two-day rock festival at the White Mare, Beckermet.

It’s music to your ears this weekend

Published 20 August 2008

THIS weekend is major for music in Cumbria. There is Carlisle Live on August 23-24 and Solfest from August 22-24.

You’re sure to die laughing at this murder mystery

Published 20 August 2008

A MURDER mystery with plenty of fun is on its way thanks to Whitehaven Theatre Group.

Dramatic performance but should it be staged?

Published 19 August 2008

BOGUS Woman is, in my opinion, a play that Keswick Theatre probably shouldn’t have staged.

Astonishing performance – best in 30 years

Published 13 August 2008

IT was obvious within a few minutes of Stephen Ley walking on stage that the audience were going to be treated to a tour de force.

Gallery goes autumnal

Published 13 August 2008

A NEW exhibition starts at Lowes Court Gallery, Egremont, on Saturday.

Music for all as SASRA unveils new programme

Published 13 August 2008

A NEW season of music starts next month in the SASRA Music and Arts programme.

It Bites play Civic Hall

Published 13 August 2008

YOU heard them last week, supporting Status Quo and now It Bites are performing at Whitehaven Civic Hall.

Free drama workshops

Published 13 August 2008

FREE drama workshops are taking place at Moresby which will then lead to a performance.

Conrad up for award

Published 13 August 2008

FORMER Cleator Moor artist Conrad Atkinson has been shortlisted for the UK Arts and Business Award.

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