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Entertainment
Reservoir celebrates a special anniversary
KIELDER Reservoir marks its 30th birthday with a series of events at Kielder Water and Forest Park this weekend.
What’s on at The Maltings: week ending Thursday, May 24
Tomorrow: The Outside Track – A stunning synthesis of virtuosity and energy, The Outside Track’s marriage of Canadian, Scottish and Irish music and song has been rapturously received around the world. 8pm. Tickets £11, £9 conc.
Final call for county talent show
THIS is the last chance for any hopefuls out there to prove they have what it takes to be Northumberland’s top talent.
Duo are a heady brew
It’s All About Tea, Alnwick Playhouse, Saturday, June 2, 7.30pm. Tickets £17.50, £16.50 conc, £18.50 premier.
Play tells of amazing Grace
THE story of north Northumberland heroine Grace Darling is to be brought to the stage by two of the region’s top playwrights.
Music
A feast of music
Musical Banquet, Monday, May 21, 8pm. Tickets £12, £8 conc, children free. Priory Singers, Saturday, May 26, noon, donations, Both at St Mary’s Church, Holy Island.
What’s on at The Maltings: week ending Thursday, May 17
Tomorrow: Nick Hennessey – Singer, songwriter and storyteller Nick Hennessey is a dynamic and passionate performer whose love for the traditional culture of the British Isles forges together the note, the song and the spoken word into a unique and engaging style. 7.30pm. Tickets £12, £10.
What’s on at Alnwick Playhouse: week ending Thursday, May 17
Tonight: Fever Pitch – The Future is Unwritten presents a successful adaptation of Hornby’s novel, which is back on the stage after 10 years. 7.30pm. Tickets £13, £12 conc, £10 child/student, £14 premier.
You can’t afford to miss it
Lemington Male Voice Choir, St John the Divine Church, Acklington, Saturday, May 12, 7pm. Tickets £7. To book, contact Ken or Margaret Denholm on 01670 760220.
Romance is alive and well
Heart to Heart, Alnwick Playhouse, Saturday, May 12, 7.30pm. Tickets £16.50, £15.50 conc.
Theatre
Rip-roaring fun with a grisly twist
Grisly Tales from Tumblewater – Teasel Theatre Company, Howick Village Hall, Sunday, May 20, 7pm. Tickets £7, £4 child, £20 family. Bookings 01665 577384; Seahouses Sports and Community Centre, Saturday, May 26, 7pm, Tickets £7, £4 child, £18 family. Bookings: 01665 721868.
It’s the liveliest joint in town!
Bugsy Malone, Wednesday, May 30 to Friday, June 1, Alnwick Playhouse, 7.30pm. Tickets £8, £7 conc, £6 children/students.
What’s on at The Maltings: week ending Thursday, May 17
Tomorrow: Nick Hennessey – Singer, songwriter and storyteller Nick Hennessey is a dynamic and passionate performer whose love for the traditional culture of the British Isles forges together the note, the song and the spoken word into a unique and engaging style. 7.30pm. Tickets £12, £10.
What’s on at Alnwick Playhouse: week ending Thursday, May 17
Tonight: Fever Pitch – The Future is Unwritten presents a successful adaptation of Hornby’s novel, which is back on the stage after 10 years. 7.30pm. Tickets £13, £12 conc, £10 child/student, £14 premier.
A farcical delve into quirkiness of marriage
When We Are Married, Alnwick Theatre Club, Alnwick Playhouse, Thursday, April 26.
What's On
Alnwick Playhouse – to Thursday, May 31
Tonight to Saturday, May 26: The Sound of Music – Alnwick Stage Musical Society celebrates its 25th anniversary with a dazzling repeat of The Sound of Music, the society’s first show. 7.30pm. Tickets £9, £8 conc, £6 child/student.
The Maltings – to Thursday, May 31
Tomorrow: Wingin’ It – The acclaimed Scottish guitar and mandolin duo come to Berwick as part of a nationwide spring tour. 8pm. Tickets £12, £10 conc.
What’s on in north Northumberland: week ending Thursday, May 24
Sunday, May 20: Teasel Theatre Company – Grisly Tales from Tumblewater. Grisly Tales is like Charles Dickens crossed with Roald Dahl via Horrible Histories with laughs, frights and live music. Daniel Dorey is a fearless orphan armed only with his wits and a satchel of spine-chilling stories. Can he bring down evil landowner Caspian Prye? Can he even stay alive long enough to tell his tales? A funny, spooky and playful adaptation of Bruno Vincent’s deliciously dark novel. Suitable for ages 8+. At Howick Village Hall. 7pm. Tickets £7, £4 child, £20 family. To book, contact 01665 577384.
A diamond way for village to celebrate
A JUBILEE competition is being held in Rothbury to mark the Queen’s diamond celebration.
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Friday 25 May 2012
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