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Wed 6 & Thu 7 January at 7.30pm (Matinée on Wed at 1.30pm)
Film:Bright Star (PG)
Its London 1818 and a secret love affair begins between the 23 year old English poet, John Keats, and the girl next door, Fanny Brawne, an outspoken student of fashion. The illness of Keats’s younger brother draws them together. By the time Keats and Fanny’s family and friends have discovered the romance the relationship has an unstoppable momentum and intensity. Keats poetry soon becomes a romantic remedy that works not only to sort their differences but also to fuel the impressioned love affair. When Keats falls ill a year later the two young lovers face not marriage but eternal separation. In Keats’s own words ‘forever panting and forever young’. Running time 120 mins
Tickets: Adults £5, Concessions and Matinees £4.50

Wed 13 & Thu 14 January at 7.30pm
(Matinée on Wed at 1.30pm)
Film: Creation (PG)
In the year in which we’re celebrating the bicentenary of Charles Darwin’s birth and the 150th anniversary of the first edition of The Origin of Species. Creation is the powerful and true-life tale of Charles Darwin and the most explosive idea in history. Darwin the world renowned scientist and a dedicated family man is struggling to accept his daughter’s death, he is torn between his love for his deeply religious wife and his own growing belief in a world where God has no place. He finds himself caught in a battle between faith and reason, love and truth. This is the story of how his master-work The Origin of species came to light. It tells of a global revolution played out in the confines of a small English village, a passionate marriage torn apart by the most provocative idea in history – evolution. Running time: 108mins
Tickets: Adults £5, Concessions and Matinees £4.50

Sat 16 January at 7.00pm
An evening with Keith Lodwick
of the Victoria and Albert Museum
Following Thomas Messel’s enlightening and entertaining talk in September on the life and work of Oliver Messel, Keith Lodwick of the Victoria and Albert Museum will give an illustrated talk concentrating on Messel’s film design career, including his work on the film versions of three classic stage plays, Alexander Pushkin’s The Queen of Spades, Bernard Shaw’s Caesar and Cleopatra and Tennessee Williams’ Suddenly, Last Summer. Keith is the V&A’s specialist on Oliver Messel and was very much involved in their recent long term loan to Rosehill of a significant collection of his stage and costume designs. His talk will include an introduction to the Theatre and Performance Department at the V&A and a fascinating insight to the curating of a film costume exhibition with which he is currently very much involved, opening 2012. His talk will end with supper. Two of these films, Caesar and Cleopatra and Suddenly, Last Summer will be screened the following the week – see below.
Tickets £15 including supper

Wed 20 January at 1.30pm & 7.30pm
Film: Suddenly, Last Summer (15)

Thu 21 January at 1.30pm & 7.30pm
Film: Caesar and Cleopatra (U)

Both films are to complement the talk from the Victoria and Albert Museum’s Keith Lodwick on film and theatre design the previous week. (see main programme) These films are significant examples of Oliver Messel’s design for film and Suddenly, Last Summer won him an Oscar Nomination for Art Direction staring Elizabeth Taylor in a gripping murder story. Caesar and Cleopatra stars Vivien Leigh and tells of power and love in ancient Egypt. Enjoy both classics on the big screen once again in all their glory.
Tickets: Adults £5, Concessions and Matinees £4.50

Fri 22 January at 8.00pm
Tom Rosenthal and Friends
A comedy evening with some of the hottest talent around. Tom Rosenthal burst onto the comedy circuit in 2007. He was named as one of the top ten comedy acts by The Stage at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2009 and he has already supported the likes of Stephen Merchant. With influences ranging from Ricky Gervais and Mark Watson he is a good bet to be a hit! Joining Tom on this evening will be Vince Atta who has a wonderful broad spectrum of material ranging from students, psychotic ex-girlfriends and the advantage of an alcoholic mother! Rachel Stubbins, runner up of UK Funny Woman Awards 2008 has been performing her deadpan stand up in London for over two years. MC for the evening comes from the award winning Matt Parker. A night of superb new talent that’s unmissable for any comedy fan! ‘I have already stolen some of Tom Rosenthal’s great oneliners for dinner parties, best-man speeches and funeral eulogies. You’ll want to do the same.’ – Stephen Merchant
Tickets: £10

Sat 23 January at 7.30pm
An Evening of Coal Mining Memories
This evening is a charity event to raise funds for the 100 year anniversary of the Wellington Pit Disaster of May 1910, in which 136 men and boys lost their lives. The evening will feature The Whitehaven Male Voice Choir, with a guest female soloist, an appearance from The Miners Lamp Theatre Company and readings from poems from The Pits by John Skelly.
Tickets: £10

Wed 27 January at 8.00pm
Elio Pace
Albert Lee audiences will recognise Elio from the highly successful Albert Lee performances where he played his energetic crowd pleasing piano style to a full house last June at Rosehill. Singer/songwriter Elio Pace has been thrilling audiences around the world with his soulful voice and amazing piano playing for over 20 years. As well as featuring regularly on BBC Radio in his own right, Elio has shared his talent as musical director and performer for artists such as Martha Reeves, Huey Lewis, Suzi Quatro, Shakin Stevens, Ronan Keating, Kiki Dee to name but a few.
With his unique blend of Pop, Rhythm & Blues, Jazz and Rock & Roll, Elio showcases his own songs from the critically acclaimed album A Seat At My Table as well as a selection of choice covers along with his magnificent band, featuring the EP Horns and Singers. Elio brings you an unforgettable evening of musical excellence you won’t want to miss.
“Wait until you hear this from Elio Pace” Sir Terry Wogan
Tickets: £16

Sat 30 January at 8.00pm
Alec Dankworth’s Spanish Accents
Soon after Alec’s appearance with Nigel Kennedy in September as part of the Magnificent Jazz Jam we are delighted he is returning to Rosehill with his own group. Following in his parent’s footsteps Johnny Dankworth and Cleo Laine, Alec will perform with his new quintet Spanish Accents which features some of Europe’s leading musicians. Performing his own arranged Spanish folk tunes with a flamenco rhythm and compositions from Chick Corea, Dizzy Gillespie and Jack DeJohnette. Mark Lockheart plays saxophone, Phil Robson on guitar, Rowland Sutherland on flute, and Demi Garcia on drums.
This promises to be a sensational and sultry evening of great Jazz music.
Tickets: £16

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