What's On

Comedy: The Nearly Naked Chef - Hardeep Singh Kohli

Grab a seat and tuck in, as a guest of Hardeep Singh Kohli. This celebrated broadcaster, raconteur, writer and cook combines comedy with inventive cuisine in a wonderfully funny, laid back evening's entertainment. Just think Ready Steady Cook but with great cooking (Hardeep was runner-up on the first series of Celebrity Masterchef) and funny anecdotes, all delivered by Glaswegian Hardeep in his own unique, articulate and utterly charming way.

Having debuted at the 2009 Edinburgh Fringe Festival, where the show played to sell-out audiences, this is an extended, two-course version of The Nearly Naked Chef, combining more of Hardeep's winning talents and recipes. 

'Kohli's evening of cookery and anecdotes... left a reassuringly warm aftertaste.' **** The Times

'I was mightily impressed by his ability to keep a capacity crowd in the palm of his hand for almost two hours. His concoction on the night? Haggis and butternut squash vindaloo. Even funnier, it was delicious.' The Sun

www.hardeeplive.com

 

Film: Sex and the City 2 (15)

The girls are back! - If you have been waiting to see more of Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte and Miranda, then get happy, because this sparkling sequel to the 2008 box office smash hit promises all this and then some.  With shoes, exotic climes and shopping… what’s not to like?  Upgrade your ticket to our Cocktail Special and enjoy a Cosmopolitan before/during the show. (146 mins)

www.sexandthecitymovie.com

 

Talks: Serge Diaghilev and the Ballets Russes

Jane Pritchard, Curator of Dance at the Victoria and Albert Museum will give an illustrated talk about the staging of their major exhibition running September 2010 – January 2011 on Serge Diaghilev and the Golden Age of the Ballets Russes (1909-1929).

This exhibition looks at the work of the great impresario and the touring company he established which revitalised the art of dance in the 20th Century.

Jane will talk both about Diaghilev and his collaborators including designers Bakst, Goncharova, Picasso and Coco Chanel; dancers Nijinsky, Karsavina and Doubrovska; and composers Stravinsky and Prokofiev and discuss the challenges of conveying the excitement of the collaborative arts in an exhibition.

www.vam.ac.uk

 

Theatre: Flying Feathers

When Chief Constable Henry Potterton arrives with his sister, Sarah, at the country house of their recently deceased brother, he is hoping for a relaxing break. Instead he is greeted by a bevy of scantily-clad young ladies and a housekeeper who seems most upset to see them. Following on from their brilliant production of the Full Monty earlier in 2010 at Whitehaven Civic Hall, this promises to be another excellent show from Whitehaven Theatre Group but this time it is a farce. Book now for one of the six performances on at Rosehill Theatre from Monday 6 – Saturday 11 September.

www.whitehaventheatregroup.com

 

Music: Simón Bolívar String Quartet

We are delighted to be presenting the Simón Bolívar String Quartet in Workington in association with Allerdale Borough Council and the Rotary Club of Workington as part of a short tour of the UK which takes in the Edinburgh Festival and London's South Bank Centre. This concert will be held in the beautiful church of Our Lady Star of the Sea & St Michael at Banklands in Workington and will be preceded by a discussion with the quartet which will be held in St Joseph's Catholic High School alongside the church, followed by supper in time for the concert. 

The quartet is formed of the Leader and other Principal players of the Simón Bolívar Youth Orchestra of Venezuela which burst onto the stages of the Proms in the Royal Albert Hall, London, and the Edinburgh Festival in 2007, to great critical acclaim. This will be the quartet's first UK tour.

The orchestra and quartet are illustrious members of El Sistema, a publicly financed music education programme in Venezuela which enjoys considerable success in bringing music to young people. Since its formation, just over 30 years ago, it has brought over half a million young people out of poverty through music and produced a world class ensemble, the Simón Bolívar Youth Orchestra of Venezuela.

One of the aims of the Simón Bolívar String Quartet is the development of a network of string quartets in Venezuela and South America, with the purpose of developing chamber music among children and young people in Latin America.

This concert with works by Bach (The Art of Fugue Contrapunctus 1), Shostakovich (String Quartet No 8 in c Minor, Op 110), Javier Alvarez (Metro Chabacano) and Brahms (String Quartet No 2 in A Minor, Op 51) will be an exceptional opportunity to meet and hear these exciting musicians perform and to learn more about the great successes of El Sistema.

Rosehill is working in partnership with Allerdale Borough Council and the Rotary Club of Workington presenting a weekend of classical music in celebration of the town's revival following the floods last November.

"It wasn't just the promenaders who were on their feet at the climax of this sensational concert from Venezuela's hottest and most inspiring export: the entire audience and orchestra were stomping to the furious beat of the Malambo from Ginastera's "Estancia"... It was a joyous and edifying spectacle..." The Independent

"nothing less than a miracle...From here, I see the future of music for the whole world. I see this programme as a question of art, but deep down as a social initiative. It has saved many lives and will continue to save them." Sir Simon Rattle describing El Sistema

www.urbanclassical.co.uk

 

 

Film: Inception (12A)

Leonardo Di Caprio stars as Cobb, a specialist who carries out hi-tech brain raids whilst people are asleep to gather commercially sensitive information in the cut and thrust world of industrial espionage. Directed by Christopher Nolan (The Dark Knight, Memento), this is another futuristic virtual reality sci-fi thriller set inside the dreaming mind, with brilliant architectural effects. (148 mins)

http://inceptionmovie.warnerbros.com

 

Theatre: How the Koala Learnt to Hug

Steven Lee runs The People's Theatre Company and is the author of children's favourites The Witch's Bogey and Bink And The Hairy Fairy.

How The Koala Learnt To Hug has been adapted from his first collection of short stories which has just been published under the title How The Koala Learnt To Hug and Other Australian Fairytales.

Written especially for parents to enjoy with their children, How The Koala Learnt To Hug is a charming, tale about the magic of family and, of course, the importance of a nice warm hug!

So join Steven and a host of wild characters including Natascha the Witch and Karen the Koala for some great stories, sing along songs, superb games and first class hugging. All you need are your ears (and your arms!)

www.ptc.org.uk

 

Music: Altan

Altan are celebrating 25 years together in 2010. During this time they have established themselves as one of the most important live acts to play traditional Irish music both in Ireland and on the World stage.

The Boston Globe has described them as "The hottest group in the Celtic realm!" They have toured extensively throughout the USA and Europe and also enjoy popularity in Japan where they frequently tour and have hosted Altan festivals in the middle of Tokyo to thousands of enthusiastic fans.

In recent years they have been exploring and experimenting with their music using orchestral arrangements of their most popular pieces and have even been honoured by the Irish government - featuring on a postage stamp!

www.altan.ie

 

Film: When You're Strange - A Film About The Doors (15)

This documentary is an intimate look at the legendary US rock quartet of Jim Morrison, John Densmore, Ray Manzarek and Robby Krieger. Directed by Tom DiCillo, narrated by Johnny Depp and of course featuring the band's classic hits as the soundtrack. There is lots of previously unseen rare and exclusive footage, particularly of lead singer, Morrison. (86 mins)

http://whenyourestrangemovie.com

 

Theatre: Think Pink

Following the success of last year's event, Think Pink returns with another evening of fun and fundraising in aid of West Cumberland Hospital's Breast Care Unit.

Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers in the UK and the invaluable service the NHS provides diagnoses and treats around 45,000 people each year. So dig deep, think pink and get the girls together again to enjoy complimentary sweet treats and a glass of pink bubbly.

Then sit back, relax and enjoy the all time classic chick flick Pretty Woman. Be sure to buy your tickets for the star prize raffle too where you can win all manner of girly goodies! Remember think pink, wear pink....Wild Women do!

Music: The Ian McMillan Orchestra

Astonishing, awesome and beautiful songs presented by the poet, comedian, broadcaster and self-styled 'Bard of Barnsley', Ian McMillan and composer Luke Carver Goss, with a band of jaw-dropping ensemble players, who will be playing a variety of instruments including the violin, double bass, accordion and hurdy-gurdy!

As featured on The South Bank Show, Loose Ends, Late Junction, The Mike Harding Show, BBC Proms Plus... This promises to be a scintillating night of poems, music, comedy and improvisation - like nothing you've ever seen before! 

'one of the best evenings of entertainment I have ever experienced' Clwyd Theatr Cymru

'British music at its most ingenious' The Guardian

www.theianmcmillanorchestra.com

 

Film: London River (12A)

The film is set five years ago in the aftermath of the 7 July London bombings. Its two central characters (played by Brenda Blethyn and Sotigui Kouyaté), who are brought together by the tragedy, are simple, middle-aged people living alone and far away when the news reaches them. They come to the capital to search for their grown up children. (87 mins)

www.londonrivermovie.com

 

Theatre: Mummy Mia!

The Kinetic Theatre Company has been performing science based plays at schools and theatres for over 20 years. Mummy Mia! represents a departure from science as Kinetic expands to include other related curriculum areas including maths.

The audience must participate and help the characters to solve mathematical problems, translate Ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphs and physically lend a hand if they are to avoid the 'Mummy's Curse' and all before the sands of time run out!

The primary aim of Kinetic is to supplement current teaching practices as well as to educate, inspire and entertain primary-age children and, of course, adults too!

"This was the best theatre company we have had in school" – Mrs McHugh, Beacon Hill School.

www.kinetictheatre.co.uk

 

 

Music: Malcolm Dowler & Special Guests

As Rosehill's fiftieth anniversary celebrations draw to a close, popular local entertainer Malcolm Dowler brings his own inimitable style to a fundraising evening packed with songs.

This will include a wide range of classics and covers by Michael Bublé, Take That and other popular artists.

There will also be special guest appearances by an array of local artists including Cathy Marcangelo, Jayne Vincent, Kayleigh Cullen, Kerryann Wilson, Committed to Rock Choir and Roy Robson.

So for One Night Only come along and enjoy this great show and support your local theatre, as it looks forward to the next fifty years.

Book your tickets early for what is sure to be a sell-out event!

 

Film: The Concert (15)

A world famous leader of the Bolshoï Orchestra has his career publicly broken by Russian Premier, Brezhnev for hiring Jewish musicians, and now works as a cleaner. Thirty years later he has an opportunity to reunite the members of his orchestra, to perform in Paris and complete their Tchaikovsky concerto. In French and Russian with English Subtitles. (119mins)

Theatre: Sausage & Samosa

A Laurielorry Theatre Company and makin projects production.  Elaine Pantling returns after a wonderful reception with her performance of Gusset last year as Eve, an environmentalist and dry-stone wall expert, fast becoming a wilting wallflower. Tired of dating agencies and as a last ditch attempt to find her man, Eve taps into the Asian culture of arranged marriages. 

Ready Steady Cook meets Blind Date and true in 'Bollywood style' Eve's fantasy begins as the potential suitors are shown. The audience cast their vote by raising a Sausage or a Samosa card to choose Eve's perfect Adam.

"Gently poignant yet always witty... the pathos never once threatens to strip away the comedy". THE STAGE

This one-woman comedy not only explores the complexities of relationships and different cultures but also challenges the old adage of "The Grass is always greener on the other side".

www.laurielorry.co.uk

 

Music: T.Rextasy

T.Rextasy is the only band to have been authorised and endorsed by Marc Bolan's Catalogue Management, and is now officially recognised as the world's No.1 group dedicated to the greatest glam rocker of them all, Marc Bolan of T.Rex

With their uncanny doppelganger lead singer and lead guitarist, Danielz, T.Rextasy perform a powerful and mesmerising presentation of Marc Bolan's rock and pop anthems. With a career spanning over 17 years, T.Rextasy are now regarded beyond the boundaries of 'tribute' and are respected in their own right.

They are also the only band to have the blessing and support from Marc's own family and ex-T.Rex band members, including June Bolan (Marc's wife), Gloria Jones (Marc's girlfriend), Rolan Bolan (Marc's son), Mickey Finn (T.Rex conga player), Tony Visconti (T.Rex producer), and others.

"T.Rextasy are the tribute act who break all the rules by being bloody brilliant. Danielz is an exact replica of Marc, he's uncanny". - The Independent on Sunday

www.trextasy.com

 

Film: Toy Story 3 (U)

The Pixar trilogy is finally complete and all your favourite animated characters (Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Mr Potato Head) are back to entertain the family (Adults more so than children!). Andy now 17, is about to leave home, but without his toys. The gang mistakenly end-up at a day care centre and plan their escape...to infinity and beyond! (108 mins)

http://www.disney.co.uk/toystory/

 

 

Theatre: A Children's Celebration of West Cumbria

A Children's Celebration of West Cumbria involves three of Rosehill's neighbourhood primary schools: Moresby, Lowca and Parton St Bridget's coming together to celebrate the West Cumbria area with a performance based on local folklore, heritage and music.

This is an evening of youthful creativity and energy, celebrating the past, appreciating the present, yet looking forward to all that is good and great about growing up in West Cumbria and attendance at neighbourhood schools.

Do not miss what will be a fantastic show of dance, drama and song from no less than the West Cumbrian Young Ones! Two performances to be held at 2pm and 6pm.

Music: Aronowitz Ensemble

The Aronowitz Ensemble was formed by seven outstanding international artists to explore and perform chamber music in the adaptable combination of string sextet and piano.

Following its sell-out debut at St John's, Smith Square, London in 2004, the Ensemble has had a busy schedule of engagements across the UK and beyond covering diverse repertoire from the familiar, neglected to the new.

Since joining the BBC's New Generation Artists scheme in 2006, they have featured extensively on BBC Radio 3. In addition to numerous studio recordings, their broadcasts have included performances from the Wigmore and Bridgewater Halls, the Sage Gateshead, and the Aldeburgh, Bath, Cheltenham and City of London Festivals, making their Proms debut in 2008.

Several composers have written works for the Ensemble and their recent recording, Climbing the Skies with music by Vaughan Williams, Huw Watkins and Edward Elgar on the new label Sonimage has been very well reviewed.

In 2009, they were awarded a scholarship from the Borletti-Buitoni Trust, providing support towards a number of exciting projects. They look forward to making further recordings and to their German debut in Hamburg and in the Netherlands at the Concertgebouw.

Their programme will include Chausson's Concerto for violin, piano and string quartet, a rarely heard gem of late French Romanticism and the Brahms String Sextet No 2 in G major, Op 36.

"...likely to be the hottest of hot chamber music tickets...". The Independent

"The Aronowitz works as a true ensemble, listening, responding, moving as one and creating mellifluous, fascinating textures." The Daily Telegraph

www.aronowitzensemble.co.uk