EVENTS

Please note: Shows at the Roundhouse  start on October 25, 2013.

Events. Shows. Exhibits Calendar..

 

 

 

 

 

Anne-Marie Sanderson and Isabel Rumble
Jan
31
7:30 PM19:30

Anne-Marie Sanderson and Isabel Rumble

Anne-Marie Sanderson is a singer-songwriter whose music is at once earthy and airy, grounded yet ethereal. Drawing inspiration from nature, literature and her own travels, Sanderson's haunting melodies and poetic lyrics mesmerise and enchant, taking listeners on inner journeys of their own.

Her new album, Old Light, has been described as "uplifting and gentle" (NARC), "articulate and ethereal" (Rocking Magpie), and "melodically divine" (BBC Introducing). With influences including Nick Drake and Jesca Hoop, her intricate guitar work and captivating vocals make her a standout in the modern folk scene.

Old Light - official video

Indie-folk songstress, Isabel Rumble, hails from a walnut farm in the southern valleys of NSW, Australia.

Raised by the riverside in a rich folk music community, Isabel’s music speaks to the heart of womanhood, love and change. With tender songwriting and a voice that balances moments of intimacy and strength, her music gracefully invites listeners into a cocoon of silent wonder.

"The light, the stars, the sky, the river, the wind, all the things that flow through her songs are filtered through her calm, gentle, peaceful voice and vision.”  (Rhythms Magazine) Isabel Rumble - Bird Be Brave



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Theatre Coach Trip to CHICAGO at The Liverpool Empire
Feb
13
4:30 PM16:30

Theatre Coach Trip to CHICAGO at The Liverpool Empire

There are just 10 tickets available for this highly recommended production of Chicago starring Coronation Street’s Faye Brookes (Dancing On Ice, Grease, Legally Blonde) as Roxie Hart, West End and TV stars Brenda Edwards (Loose Women, Chicago, The X Factor) as Matron ‘Mama’ Morton and Kevin Clifton (Strictly Come Dancing, Everybody’s Talking About Jamie) as Billy Flynn.

The production takes place .at The Liverpool Empire Theatre.  Tickets are £56 which includes travel
Pick ups: 4.30pm Old Laundry Theatre, then Windermere Police Station, Ellerthwaite Square, Staveley Village Hall & Brettargh Holt Roundabout.  The coach will drop off at the same places on the way home. 

Booking taken at The Old Laundry Theatre deadline: Mon 6 January 25


Set amidst the razzle-dazzle decadence of the 1920s, CHICAGO is the story of Roxie Hart, a housewife and nightclub dancer who murders her on-the-side lover after he threatens to walk out on her. Desperate to avoid conviction, she dupes the public, the media and her rival cellmate, Velma Kelly, by hiring Chicago’s slickest criminal lawyer to transform her malicious crime into a barrage of sensational headlines, the likes of which might just as easily be ripped from today’s tabloids.

“SEXY, SASSY, SULTRY, SEDUCTIVE, SENSUAL, SLINKY, SOPHISTICATED” – Independent on Sunday

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Roundhouse Film Screening- The Phantom of The Open
Feb
20
7:30 PM19:30

Roundhouse Film Screening- The Phantom of The Open

Starring Mark Rylance and Sally Hawkins.

The heart-warming true story of Maurice Flitcroft from Barrow-in-Furness who entered the 1976 Open despite never playing a round of golf before. The extraordinary story of an ordinary man, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPEN is an uplifting and moving comedy drama about pursuing your dreams and shooting for the stars, no matter what hand you're dealt.

12A Running Time 106mins

Tickets £7.50

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Behold Ye Ramblers!
Feb
26
7:30 PM19:30

Behold Ye Ramblers!

From about 1890 up to the 1930s, readers of the “The Clarion” newspaper formed clubs and societies dedicated to leisure and educational pursuits for the furtherance of health and wellbeing - Clarion Cycling, Clarion Rambling, Scouts, Vocal Unions (choirs), drama groups, brass bands - as well as the Clarion Van for the promotion of Socialism.

 New, lively arrangements of songs from the Clarion Song Book (from such luminaries as William Morris, Edward Carpenter and Edith Nesbit) and popular songs amongst the cyclists and ramblers will be front and centre of the performance. 

 The show invites existing choirs to join the performances, but audiences will also be encouraged to become choir members for the night and actively enjoy the interactive experience. It promises to be an evening of breezy, energetic entertainment that will leave you with the desire to join in with the performance, and then get up onto the nearest hillside and out into the fresh air!

Tickets members £12.00 General £13.50 (Ticket includes a free interval drink)

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ BEHOLD YE RAMBLERS - 'Read all about it'... Outstanding..... exhilarating show'

 Link to Morning Star review https://morningstaronline.co.uk/article/read-all-about-it

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The Incident Room-
Mar
25
to Mar 27

The Incident Room-

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It's 1975. The Millgarth Incident Room in Leeds is the epicentre of the biggest manhunt in British history, for one of the most notorious serial killers: the Yorkshire Ripper.
With public and political pressure mounting, hundreds of officers must work around the clock and resort to increasingly audacious attempts to end one man's campaign of terror.
Olivia Hirst and David Byrne's play goes behind the scenes to investigate the case that nearly broke the British police force.

Tickets - General £12.50 Members £11.00 (ticket includes a free interval drink) BOOK HERE (Click on the date you would like to come)

TUES 25th March WED 26th March Thursday 27th March

Beautifully crafted' (The Guardian)
The Incident Room was first performed at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2019, transferring to New Diorama Theatre, London, in 2020, ahead of an Off-Broadway run.

CAST

Megan Winterburn         Abbi Lawson

Sylvia Swanson               Alison Hine

Tish Morgan                      Clare Walker

Maureen Long                   Kate Vernon

Dick Holland                       Chris Whiteside

George Oldfield                  Bob Christie

Jack Ridgeway                    Wayne Bartholemew

Jim Hobson                          Kevin Beecroft  

Terence Hawkshaw          Robert O’Neill

Andrew Laptew                  Ethan Brown

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Sparring Songwriters- Chris Ronald VS John Wort Hannam
Mar
28
7:30 PM19:30

Sparring Songwriters- Chris Ronald VS John Wort Hannam

Sparring Songwriters brings together acclaimed and award-winning Canadian songwriters John Wort Hannam and Chris Ronald for a highly entertaining song smackdown.

Actually, John was born in Jersey and Chris in Ormskirk, but they’ve built successful music careers over their many years living in Western Canada. Both have been recognized by the Canadian Folk Music Awards with John winning two for his latest album Long Haul. John with his narrative, lyrically-driven roots style and Chris with his poetic lyrics and buttery fusion of Roots and Americana go head-to-head trying to outdo each other. Accompanying them will be multi-instrumentalist (and referee) Ryland Moranz, a talented songwriter in his own right. Who will emerge victorious from the ultimate folk-off That's for the audience to decide!

General £14.50 Members £12.50 Ticket includes a free interval drink.

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On Our Way To Lisbon
May
6
7:30 PM19:30

On Our Way To Lisbon

Isosceles Theatre presents

On Our Way to Lisbon (or The Italian Job) tells the story of how, in 1967, Glasgow Celtic became the first British team to win the European Cup with victory over the mighty Inter Milan. Two fans look back and fondly recreate how the Bhoys in Green and White beat the hardest team in the world and draped Europe in the green, white and gold.

The whole mad and magnificent campaign comes to life as the two supporters become everything from a vicious Swiss football team to the entire population of Lisbon.

Put on those scarves, dust off your passport and come with us once again as Celtic steam-roll over the best teams in Europe to become the immortal Lisbon Lions.

“On Our Way To Lisbon' is a two man play with a cast of thousands...physical theatre at it's best. Hilarious slow motion scenes served as match highlights, bringing tears from an audience who were clearly as much engaged in the football as the drama.It was high octane stuff and marvellously executed...I felt the entirely enthusiastic audience could happily have stayed for more.” THE MAIL ON SUNDAY

Tickets General £13.50 Members £12.00 (Includes a free interval drink)

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"It's a Wonderful Life!" - The Radio Play       (At the Old Laundry Theatre)
Dec
18
to Dec 19

"It's a Wonderful Life!" - The Radio Play (At the Old Laundry Theatre)

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Come and join the Staveley Roundhouse Players as we reprise last December’s production and go on tour to The Old Laundry Theatre in Bowness on Windermere.

Get into a Christmassy mood with our very own production of It’s a Wonderful Life- The Radio Play. Set in a radio station in the 1940's, we have a very busy sound FX artist and lots of actors playing over 30 characters. Feel the spirit of Christmas as Frank Capra’s 1946 Christmas film comes vividly to life!

It’s Christmas Eve in Bedford Falls. George Bailey is a generous and well-meaning man who has become too downcast and tired to continue living. George encounters Clarence, his Guardian Angel. Can Clarence show George what life would be like if he hadn’t been born and will George have a change of heart and understand the true spirit of the Christmas?

As adapted for the stage by Anthony E. Palermo from Frank Capra's 1946 film. Based on the story, The Greatest Gift, by Philip Van Doren Stern

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Roundhouse Film Screening    -  THELMA
Nov
28
7:30 PM19:30

Roundhouse Film Screening - THELMA

Thelma Post is a 93-year-old grandmother who loses $10,000 to a con artist on the phone. With help from a friend and his motorised scooter, she soon embarks on a treacherous journey across Los Angeles to reclaim what was taken from her. “an agreeably light, mostly affectionate comedy that basically seems calculated to make you want to call your grandma.”.

RUNTIME: 1 hr. 37 min. Cert 12 Tickets £8.50 Members £7.50

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Green Door Affordable Art Exhibition
Nov
22
to Nov 24

Green Door Affordable Art Exhibition

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There will be a wide variety of artwork on sale from large framed paintings, mounted prints and a variety of 3D work including ceramics and wood. There will also be lots of smaller items including handmade books, bags, jewellery and pens. Of course there will be enough cards to keep you stocked up for the year. Do come along and be tempted to buy treats for yourself or unique Christmas gifts for family and friends. Admission is free.

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The Border Readers - 'Land Lines'
Nov
19
7:30 PM19:30

The Border Readers - 'Land Lines'

The Border Readers proudly present Land Lines, live readings of short stories with a rural setting by some of our finest contemporary writers. They all have something to say in entertaining and relevant ways about life in today's countryside.

In Tim Pear’s poignant story Blue a dying farmer, looking back over his life and times, sees the world anew. In Deborah Moggach's How I Learnt to be a Real Countrywoman London incomer Ruthie's conservation campaign lights up her life and libido. In the Author's Footsteps by Adam Thorpe a determined walker with an outdated guidebook brings mayhem to Milton Keynes. In Protection by Helen Dunmore artist Florence wants to shield her twin girls from possible intruders at their isolated rural home, but just how far will she go in doing so? Jo Scott sets Leap of Faith in the Cheviot hills on midsummer eve where a swim in a moorland lough brings two young villagers together in unexpectedly dramatic ways.

Tickets Members £10.00 Guests £11.50 (Includes a free interval drink)

The Border Readers are a regional association of highly experienced professional actors, led by producer Stephen Tomlin, that since 2018 have been touring village halls, libraries, pubs, galleries, art centres, theatres and other community venues, entertaining local audiences with intimate readings of short form fiction on themes from ghosts to crime.

Website: www.theborderreaders.co.uk Facebook and X (Twitter)

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Bella Gaffney
Nov
15
7:30 PM19:30

Bella Gaffney

Bella Gaffney (of The Magpies) is a folk troubadour whose music seamlessly weaves together original compositions and traditional tunes from both British folk and Americana traditions. Winner of the prestigious 2016 Celtic Connections Danny Kyle Award, Bella is celebrated for her folk-inspired song-writing and unique arrangements of traditional pieces.

In 2023, Bella released her latest album, 'Reflections,' which beautifully captures the essence of connections formed during the lockdown period. Her singles, 'Fair and Tender Ladies' and 'Blood in the Earth,' featuring duets with Sam Kelly and Leesa Gentz (Hussy Hicks), received widespread acclaim and BBC radio airplay.

Apart from her solo endeavors, Bella is a vital member of the folk band The Magpies, lauded as 'effervescent' by The Sunday Times. The Magpies have garnered national and international recognition, including a live session on BBC Radio 2 and hosting an annual sold-out festival.

Bella's live performances are a captivating journey through folk storytelling, leaving audiences with earworm melodies, foot-tapping rhythms, and smiles from her off-beat humor. Her work has been praised by critics and fellow musicians alike, with Americana UK calling her album "a compelling collection" and Mike Harding hailing her as a "great singer, great guitarist, [and] really interesting songwriter." The Daily Mail describes The Magpies music as "folk with finesse."

Tickets Guests £12.00 Members £10.00 BOOK HERE
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"Effervescent" - The Sunday Times 'Great singer, great guitarist, really interesting songwriter' - Mike Harding‘...an absolutely impressive album.’ - Fatea

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Murder - Just What The Doctor Ordered.
Nov
7
7:30 PM19:30

Murder - Just What The Doctor Ordered.

We welcome back the very talented Isosceles Theatre Company who brought us the amazing show The Man who left the Titanic.

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 In Edinburgh Between 1827 and 1828 science and murder cling  together in a dance of death. Sixteen people are slaughtered  by Burke and Hare and the devil and all his works prowls  the streets of 'Auld Reekie'. Dr Robert Knox, scientist, doctor

 and anatomist supreme, waits in Surgeons Square to  buy bodies for the sake of  advancing medical knowledge.  His door is chapped, a body is delivered, money is paid and  no questions are asked. A trail of terror leads from West Port  to the dissection table of Robert Knox.  Murder will out and  a price must be paid, even by the anatomist supreme.  Doctor Knox will have to pay that price.

AUDIENCE QUOTES- I go to a lot of theatre and this play and these actors are as good as anything I have seen at the RSC.'

' We enjoyed your play so much - a fascinating story, brilliantly delivered.'

' It was great - two fabulous actors revealing the misfortunes of Edinburgh's ' unknown, ' as told by  Dr. Knox's assistants .'

' A terrific evening. I was gripped from beginning to end .' 

 "A thought-provoking performance...the play was brilliantly acted...Bravo Isosceles !  A superb show, highly recommended."
Dumfries and Galloway Life Magazine

Tickets £13.50 Members £12.00


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Oct
23
7:30 PM19:30

Book Launch- THE LADY IN THE LAKE by Jeremy Craddock A FREE EVENT!

  A body in a lake. A wife missing for 21 years. A husband’s denial of murder.

Jeremy Craddock, once a reporter with The Westmorland Gazette will talk about this well known crime, the subject of his newly released book.

This is a free event but please book your ticket as seating is limited. BOOK HERE

 Every story begins with a contract: the storyteller promises the reader a tale worth telling and the reader agrees to listen. A story without an ending is no story at all.

 In August 1997, Jeremy Craddock is a young newspaper reporter in the Lake District. When divers discover a suspicious package weighed down in Coniston Water, he is thrust into the heart of the biggest story of his career.

 The Lady in the Lake is a real-life murder mystery and true crime memoir that reads like a thriller. With new interviews, Craddock pens the final chapter of this haunting murder mystery. This is the true story of the Lady in the Lake murder case that shocked the world.

Jeremy Craddock will feature on Sky TV’s Forensics: Catching The Killer with an author interview in December 2024

   About the author:

 Jeremy Craddock is a journalist and author and teaches journalism at Manchester Metropolitan University. He began his career as a reporter at the Westmorland Gazette in the Lake District and covered the Lady in the Lake case in the 1990s, including Carol Park’s inquest in 1998. He is the author of The Jigsaw Murders: The True Story of the Ruxton Killings and the Birth of Modern Forensics, which was longlisted for the 2022 Crime Writers’ Association Gold Dagger for Non-Fiction.

THE LADY IN THE LAKE: A reporter’s memoir of a murder by Jeremy Craddock. Published by Mirror Books Paperback On sale October 10th, 2024

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Roundhouse Film Screening - A Bunch of Amateurs
Oct
11
7:30 PM19:30

Roundhouse Film Screening - A Bunch of Amateurs

Starring Hollywood legend Burt Reynolds, A BUNCH OF AMATEURS tells the story of an ageing action hero desperate to revive his flagging career on the British stage and features a distinguished cast, including Academy Award® nominee Imelda Staunton, multi award-winning star of stage, screen and television Sir Derek Jacobi CBE and Samantha Bond. Jefferson Steel (Burt Reynolds) is an ageing Hollywood action hero. He's vain, insecure and out of work. Under pressure from his client, Jefferson's incompetent LA agent is forced to go through his trash in a final attempt to find Jefferson work…

RUNTIME: 1 hr. 36 min. Cert 12A Tickets £8.50 Members £7.50

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Barney Kenny
Sep
27
7:30 PM19:30

Barney Kenny

Barney Kenny is a singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Wiltshire with extensive live experience and a strong following. He plays acoustic and lapsteel/slide guitars and recently supported Seth Lakeman at Salcombe Live Festival’s headline show in October 2023. 

His 2022 album ‘The Seaton Tapes’ was a live ‘in-session’ acoustic record recorded across two days at Rapunzel Studios,Devon.  Without frills, overdubs or session players, the record captures the vibe of Barney’s live shows in their rawest and most stripped back format, exactly as he is on stage! Tickets £13.50 Members £12.00 (includes a free interval drink)

 

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Disco, Baby? And Adonis Blue Double Bill
Aug
16
7:00 PM19:00

Disco, Baby? And Adonis Blue Double Bill

A double bill of Acting Speaks Louder's debut production before they take it to Edinburgh Fringe and a set from local duo Adonis Blue.

Prom to after-party via generational identity crisis- what if the best night of your life turns into the rest of it? Set to an original score combining pop, funk, jazz and of course Disco, Baby. A debut production from a new Cumbrian company.14+

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Presented by: Acting Speaks Louder

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Frognal & Fox
Jun
21
7:30 PM19:30

Frognal & Fox

Frognal and Fox – A Life in Song

Cinzia Hardy, in association with CaroleW Productions, presents Frognal & Fox - A Life in Song By Fiona Ellis Directed by Cinzia Hardy.

Dive into a showbiz world full of glamour, optimism, rivalry and acceptance. Meet Margaret Frognal (Jane Holman) and Adele Fox (Zoe Lambert), two fading performers, as they showcase their singing and playing talents accompanied by their bemused and cynical pianist. Beneath the theatrical camaraderie lurks a tension, but what is it and will it be resolved? Featuring favourite songs from stage and screen by songwriters such as Cole Porter, the Gershwins, Stephen Sondheim and Noel Coward, and lesser-known numbers, this raucous, cabaret-style show is not to be missed. Duration: 1hr 40mins including interval Suitability: 12+ A

 Tickets Members £12.00 Guests £13.50 (includes a free drink)

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Sherlock’s Excellent Adventure
Jun
15
7:30 PM19:30

Sherlock’s Excellent Adventure

Our Star Theatre Company present their original, campy spoof comedy, Sherlock’s Excellent Adventure!

 Follow Sherlock Holmes and his incomparable sidekick Dr John Watson on this riveting, until now, unpublished case...

Damsel in distress, Lucy Matravers engages Arthur Conan Doyle’s famous sleuth, Holmes and his partner Watson to resolve a dispute over a family will. Little do they know that this small case brings Holmes straight into the clutches of his arch enemy, James Moriarty!

This hilarious spoof is taken on by four actors, minimal furnishings and tons of jolly-good-fun… The game’s afoot!

  "A 21st Century Flanders and Swann" The Reviews Hub (Brighton Fringe)

Tickets Members £14.00 Guests £15.50

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Those Folk
Jun
8
7:30 PM19:30

Those Folk

Charismatic, authentic, and thoroughly entertaining, Lawrence Menard (USA) and Clare Quinn (AUS) are the transpacific-troubadours known as Those Folk.  A partnership forged in the fires of folk music, their songwriting  explores love, hope, belonging, and the human condition.  Breathtaking vocal harmonies are featured alongside rich instrumental work performed on guitar, piano, accordion, mandolin, and banjo; their sound inspired by the likes of Simon & Garfunkel.

“Go see Those Folk and I promise that you won’t regret it!”                - Andrea Kirwin

“Beautiful harmonies together” - Annie Gaffney— ABC Radio

 Tickets - Members £12.00 Guests £14.00 (includes a free interval drink)

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Green Door Artists   SMALL IS BEAUTIFUL EXHIBITION
May
17
to May 19

Green Door Artists SMALL IS BEAUTIFUL EXHIBITION

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Members of Green Door, the region’s leading artists’ collective, are returning to Staveley Roundhouse for another weekend . Come along and see their Spring Exhibition.

Green Door artists work from home in purpose-built studios, in converted outhouses, garages and sheds, in the spare room and on the kitchen table – or from studio premises and arts venues around the area. Come along and see their work which will include paintings, prints, photographs, ceramics, glass, wood, jewellery, textiles and sculpture.

Green Door is a self-managed, not-for-profit artists’ co-operative originally based in Kendal but now with around 100 members from around Cumbria and North Lancashire. They are committed to bringing artists together and making contemporary art accessible to local residents and visitors to the area.

Main Street, Staveley, off the A591 to Windermere Open 10am - 4:00pm

For more information, keep an eye on www.greendoor.org.uk and Green Door Artists on Facebook.


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What Ho Wodehouse!
May
9
7:30 PM19:30

What Ho Wodehouse!

Don’t go into the cellar presents- What Ho Wodehouse!

Award-winning actor and writer Jonathan Goodwin performs in a brand new comedy, adapted from some of the early writings of P.G. Wodehouse. This is a light-hearted romp guaranteed to lift the spirits and make one forget about one's cares and worries. Join affable  raconteur Everard "Stinky" Crumpleton-Psmith  as he regales you with tales of fellow Club members' scrapes with irritable secretaries, formidable aunts and bumbling butlers galore!

Tickets Members £12.00 Guests £13.50 SOLD OUT

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Blair Dunlop + support from Painted Sky
Apr
27
7:30 PM19:30

Blair Dunlop + support from Painted Sky

Blair has been hailed as one of the UK's most accomplished songwriters since he burst into the folk scene with his debut Blight & Blossom (2012). BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards followed along with critical acclaim. In 2016 Blair released on his own label (Gilded Wings) and received wider acclaim and BBC Radio 2 playlisting for singled ‘The Egoist’ and ‘356’. Appearances at Glastonbury and the major Folk Festivals followed, along with breakthrough tours of Australia; and Blair is now firmly established as a household name amongst respected British songwriters. 

" You can hear the folk heritage coursing through his veins as well as the originality he brings to the genre". (Songwriting magazine 2021). 

Tickets Members £14.00 Guests £16.00 (Ticket price includes a free drink!)

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GREG BYRON Stand-Up Poet
Apr
26
7:30 PM19:30

GREG BYRON Stand-Up Poet

An evening with Greg Byron

as he delivers verses on life, the universe and everything (ish)…

Poetry inspired by modern day life and social comment performed with a twinkle, a laugh, and a wry pointy finger-Plus sporadic anecdotes, and his unique 55-word stories. An evening of two halves of Spoken Word and casual banter, including a selection of some of "the UK's favourite poems" as voted by the British public.

Greg has performed in theatres, bookshops, on beaches, under the stars, in tents, village halls, restaurants and bars in the UK, USA, Australia, New Zealand and Japan...

“A MUST- SEE SHOW! There’s a power in the words and delivery… An excellent show for people who like their comedy to make them think”.    FringeReview

 “Like watching John Cooper Clarke snog John Hegley while Pam Ayres watches" BBC Radio

“Byron is a masterful performer with a hypnotic delivery” Reviews Hub

 www.gregbyron.co.uk twitter/IG - @gregbyronwords

Tickets £14.50 £12.50 including a free drink and a plate of nibbles in the interval!

 

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Kendal Photography Club - Exhibition of Members Photography
Apr
12
to Apr 14

Kendal Photography Club - Exhibition of Members Photography

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Kendal Photography Club is a small, informal group of amateur photographers. The club has existed in Kendal for over 100 years and is affiliated to the Photographic Alliance of Great Britain.  The club has members of various ages, experience and photographic styles and are always eager to welcome visitors or new members.   Members share their interest through talks, competitions, and practical photographic and social activities.  

Kendal Photography Club are holding an exhibition of members’ images at the Roundhouse in Staveley from April 12th-14th 2024.   Entry is free.

Members will share a wide variety of photographic work including Nature, Land and Seascape, Portraiture, Street Photography and Abstract Works.  Whether you are a local or a visitor to the area you are welcome to come along and enjoy the photography.

For more information https://kendalphotographyclub.co.uk/ and https://www.facebook.com/KendalPhotographicSociety/

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Rude Awakenings & CCTV - Two one act comedies
Mar
6
to Mar 8

Rude Awakenings & CCTV - Two one act comedies

CCTV a one act comedy by Derek Webb

It seems like an ordinary evening for the security team at The Oaks Shopping Centre. Rich, a grammatical pedant is coming on duty for the night shift to relieve his colleagues Jane and Alex. All is as it should be, until an unexpected visitor shatters their routine.

Rude Awakenings a one act comedy by Nicholas Ridley

Everything normally runs so smoothly at the Little Gissing Art Group’s ‘Annual Exhibition and Competition’ in the Village Hall, but this year it’s all going wrong. There are mishaps, misunderstandings, all sorts of complications and some really very shocking revelations!

Rude Awakenings

An amateur performance by permission of Stagescripts Ltd. Performed by The Staveley Players and directed by Fliss Pocock.

Members £11.00 Guests £12.50 (includes a free drink)

Click on the day you would like to come. The performances begin at 7.30pm.

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Quiz & Curry Night
Feb
16
7:30 PM19:30

Quiz & Curry Night

The Enid Holmes Memorial Quiz & Curry Night

Come and join us for an evening of brain-stretching fun with a wide selection of subjects covered along with a  home made curry supper served in the middle of the quiz. Vegetarian options are available, please let us know when you book. Bring a bottle of whatever you wish to drink, we will provide glasses (and wash them up).

We have room for 10 teams of 4, or you can book individually and we will put you in a team.                 All tickets £9.50 SOLD OUT

 

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Adam Holmes-+ support
Feb
10
7:30 PM19:30

Adam Holmes-+ support

Adam Holmes lyrics resonate like ancient folk songs. His melodies familiar and uplifting. Its not unusual to feel tears rise during his live shows which have the feel of a boozy church service.Think James Bond meets Robert Burns. Classy and timeless.New album, ‘Hope Park’ is the finest of his work to date. Featuring Scotland’s best musicians and a visual release with Scottish writers Ian Rankin, Irvine Welsh and Darren McGarvey. Adam cut his teeth in the world of folk music.

Taking a space at the end of the bar in legendary folk pub Sandy Bells at eight years old to soak up the music.Age 15, The death of a close friend and a cascade into addiction. He found his way out through the focus of rapping until a singer booked didn’t show, Adam stepped up and discovered his voice.

Leaving school and moving out the family home age 16 he worked construction.On the very same day he was finally offered a Carpentry apprenticeship aged 19 he received a phone-call offering him a place in the semi finals of the BBC Young Traditional Musician of the Year 2009.

Tickets Members £12 Guests £14 (your ticket includes a free drink) BOOK HERE

Support- JP WORSFOLD

J P Worsfold is a writer of emotional contemplative contemporary folk songs that speak of connection, joy and belonging. With a subtle blend of rich vocal harmony, sweeping string arrangements alongside heartfelt piano and guitar, they are songs to evoke life’s deeper meaning, inspire connection within ourselves and the natural space around us. J P and his Band of Gold recreate two albums of original material, with spellbinding songs and performances that leave audiences feeling genuinely moved by a truly magical event. Throughout his career J P has shared staged with Niall McCabe, Adam Holmes and Ben Ottewell "Music is the space in which I feel closer to the core of what I am than in anything else and my voice is always the vessel that delivers me to that place."

"Listening to J P leaves me spellbound, captivated with every song. He sings from the heart with honesty and conviction." Emma Linton, BBC

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A Dickens of a Christmas
Dec
22
7:30 PM19:30

A Dickens of a Christmas

Come and join us for an evening of storytelling as Peter Macqueen reads from Dickens’ stories and enjoy some festive food as you listen!

“Joy Laughter, a spine tingling shiver and perhaps the odd tear evoked by the mastery of the Dickens pen brought vividly to life by Mr Macqueen as he revels in reading some of the Christmas writings of the great author- Including excerpts from The Haunted Man, The Pickwick Papers, The story of the Goblins, Great Expectations, Sketches by Boz and……well it wouldn’t be Christmas without a slice of Humbug …. A Christmas Carol.

Includes a set menu of Christmas Canapes, Hot Roast Pork and stuffing rolls and Christmas Pudding or Trifle. Vegetarian option available, please let us know of any dietary requirements when booking.

Please feel free to bring your own drinks!

Tickets Members £18.00 Guests £20.00 BOOK HERE

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RIDICULUSMUS presents -SO… 
Nov
25
7:30 PM19:30

RIDICULUSMUS presents -SO… 

  ‘So…” is a new entertainment by winners of the Herald Archangel at Edinburgh in 2019, the legendary independent “masters of comic invention”, Ridiculusmus, in which two long-lost brothers overcome their polarized perception and come together to get something done while sorting through their late mother’s estate. Business, personal matters and the right connection for some vintage technology pepper a joyfully chaotic exchange that somehow embraces everything difficult and wrong in the world and proposes workable solutions that will definitely not “blow you away” but warm the cockles of your battered heart. Made in lockdown via zoom, it began as Brexit response, became a Covid response and then a lament on separation. Written and performed by David Woods and Jon Haynes, the co-artistic directors and founders of Ridiculusmus, a 30 year artistic partnership of international acclaim, avant-garde mess and polymathic pursuit of the ever unattainable. 

 Tickets Friends £11.00 Guests £12.50 (Ticket includes a free drink)

TICKETS AVAILABLE ON THE DOOR

 Winner of the Jury Shark Award, FinFringe, 2022

 ‘So… had the audience laughing, squirming and wanting more.(Lisa Wolfe, Fringe Review)



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Green Door Affordable Art Exhibition
Nov
17
to Nov 19

Green Door Affordable Art Exhibition

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Green Door artists are pleased to be returning to the great venue that is Staveley Roundhouse for their annual Affordable Art Exhibition.

There will be a wide variety of artwork on sale from large framed paintings, mounted prints and a variety of 3D work including ceramics and wood. There will also be lots of smaller items including handmade books, bags, jewellery and pens. Of course there will be enough cards to keep you stocked up for the year.

It is called Affordable Art because the highest price is £250 but the vast majority of the work on show will be at much lower prices with a good amount of work at £20 or less.Do come along and be tempted to buy treats for yourself or unique Christmas gifts for family and friends.


The dates are Friday 17th November, Saturday 18th November and Sunday 19th November from 10 am to 4 pm each day and admission is free.

Main Street, Staveley, off the A591 to Windermere Open 10am - 4:00pm

For more information, keep an eye on www.greendoor.org.uk and Green Door Artists on Facebook.

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Robbie Cavanagh - Americana Folk/Rock Singer & Songwriter
Nov
11
7:30 PM19:30

Robbie Cavanagh - Americana Folk/Rock Singer & Songwriter

Robbie Cavanagh

Robbie performs self penned, unscrubbed tales of heartbreak, loss, love and discovery, and when he puts pen to paper, he lives by his own words; ‘The more you wrestle with an idea, the more contrived it becomes’. Robbie writes with honesty, emotion, and most importantly, instinct. www.robbiecavanagh.co.uk

Tickets Members £10 Guests £12 (Includes a free drink!) BOOK HERE

Though his last record ‘To Leave/To Be Left’  received high praise from fans and industry professionals, it’s Robbie’s live performance that has really turned heads and attracted much deserved attention. Stepping out on stage with his long hair, Levi’s and stetson, a guitar over his shoulder and a well earned confidence in his chest, Robbie can hardly open his mouth without also opening his heart.

Performance is Robbie’s way of channelling emotion, with his passion and energy being incredibly contagious. WATCH HIM HERE

2022 sees the release of Robbie’s much anticipated 3rd album ‘Tough Love’, the release of which will coincide with a UK tour and a run of summer festival appearances.

“It’s timeless, it’s stunning and it should be in your record collection. It’s not just a phase, it’s a friend.” House In The Sand

One of my absolute favourite UK grassroots artists” ~ Bob Harris

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The Border Readers- Murder They Write
Nov
9
7:30 PM19:30

The Border Readers- Murder They Write

The Border Readers take to the road this Autumn with 'Murder They Write'. Live readings of brilliant short stories by northern based leading crime writers Ann Cleeves, Martin Edwards and Cath Staincliffe.

A varying combination of core readers and guests will play individual venues through October and November. Janine Birkett, Stephen Tomlin and Grace Kirby are scheduled to be joined by friends Sarah Thurstan, Wynne Potts, Roberta Kerr, Helen Longworth, Sue McCormick and Peter Macqueen.

Tickets (including a free interval drink) Members £10 members Guests £11.50 BOOK HERE

Tonight’s stories:-

The Habit of Silence' by Ann Cleeves is a 'Vera' murder whodunnit played out in the Lit & Phil library with a backstory set on the Roman wall.

 The Case of the Musical Butler - Martin Edwards'  homage to Sherlock Holmes, where the great detective's search for a missing person unearths a hidden identity in the process.

 'Riviera' - Cath Staincliffe A brilliant black comedy delivered as a Victoria Wood style monologue.

 

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Isosceles Theatre presents   DRACULA -The Panto
Oct
12
7:30 PM19:30

Isosceles Theatre presents DRACULA -The Panto

There's a Vampire behind you! This is a hilarious spoof of the Dracula story done panto style... A bewildering series of costume changes with just 2 performers brings you a Dame, a naughty Count, countless others and great songs too. An evening of first class fun for everyone aged 8 - 80, and don't think you have to bring a child to have a good time. Do come - the Master is expecting you...

Members £11 Guests £12.50 Children £7 (8-18) (includes an interval drink) BOOK HERE

Audience comments- “I absolutely loved the show, it was a tonic."

"My ribs are aching from all the laughter."

"I love everything you do but I think this maybe the best - it was original, clever and great fun."

"The whole family had a whale of a time. We've seen lots of pantos and this one is the best."

Watch the trailer here Dracula the Panto

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Music- Painted Sky
Oct
7
7:30 PM19:30

Music- Painted Sky

PAINTED SKY

Siblings George Brandon (guitar/vocal) and Holly Brandon (fiddle/vocal)

Painted Sky have only recently emerged onto the UK folk scene, but they have already made a lasting impression with their progressive acoustic sound. Original material thoughtfully balances the duo’s roots in traditional English music. They seamlessly blend tunes from further afield too, from the complex rhythms of Eastern Europe to the stomping fiddle tunes of Quebec, to create a distinct and borderless synthesis of contemporary folk. 

Members £10 Guests £12 (Ticket includes a free drink)

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George and Holly have been playing together for as long as they can remember. Recently both have worked on independent projects, with George performing solo and Holly, perhaps best known for being one quarter of transatlantic folk band, The Magpies. But the siblings are always drawn back to each other’s playing and their lifelong musical history is reflected in tight-knit instrumentals and harmonies. Their songs are characterised by honest vocals and timeless storytelling, underpinned by driving rhythms. Whilst their exquisite instrumentals weave delicate finger-picking guitar and soaring fiddle with a dynamic energy.  

 The duo have played live shows around the UK, with festival highlights including performances at Towersey Festival, Beardy Folk Festival, Edlefest and Thame Town Music Festival. Following the release of their debut EP - Dawn - in 2020, Painted Sky are set to release their debut album later this year. 

 ‘Terribly splendid’ - RnR Magazine

 ‘Anthemic’ - Folking.com

 ‘International folk sound, lovely harmonies … really like that!’ - BBC Music Introducing, York

 ‘A quality act in our midst’ - Northern Sky

 ‘Finely showcases the talents of this superb, up and coming duo. I don’t often give five stars to anything but this EP definitely gets five stars from me.’ - Folk Roots List

 Official Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jK6wWpbmCEk  

Live Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBTSr87pjtM 

Website: https://paintedskyfolk.weebly.com

Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/paintedskyfolk/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paintedskyfolk/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/paintedskyfolk?lang=en

 

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Purple Dreams presents Running from Paradise
Sep
8
7:30 PM19:30

Purple Dreams presents Running from Paradise

Having spent her adult life running away, adopting new identities, and rewriting her own history, Larissa Bell is finally happy and ready to settle down. But when it comes to your past you can run, but you can’t hide - shared secrets, and the sudden appearance of a familiar face, threaten not just her happiness, but her life itself.

 With minimal set, this play will utilise light and sound to weave the plot through flashbacks, fantasies and even a play within a play - navigating us through Larissa’s fractured reality.

 Whilst this will be the group’s first ever all-female cast, it will be Purple Dreams’ tenth touring production, and their fourth visit to the Staveley Roundhouse Theatre!

 Since 2019, we’ve brought you comedies such as The Last Crumb and Love Games, alongside the whodunit The Empty Stage – we hope you’ll join as again for our latest adventure!

 This is a brand-new production and will be just the second performance of this theatrical, dramatic and mind-bending story. Please visit the ‘Running from Paradise’ page at www.purpledreamsproductions.com to leave your thoughts, ask any questions or maybe even learn some secrets!

Members £11.00 Guests £12.50 (Ticket includes a free interval drink)

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Chris Murphy
Jul
22
7:30 PM19:30

Chris Murphy

Chris Murphy is that rare breed of musician that creates and performs in a multitude of music worlds with ease. As he searches for new ways to communicate through music, fusing styles and techniques from across the globe. For 25 years, and with no sign of slowing, violinist Chris  has made a living by writing, performing and recording original music. For Murphy, the path forward is charted by looking backward, to the troubadours and minstrels of ages past.  Born into an Irish-Italian family near New York City,  Murphy was surrounded by the disparate and eclectic sounds of his neighbours’ traditional music and was influenced by everything – from Italian-mandolin music and  bluegrass and from folk  to rock ‘n’ roll.

Tickets Members £10.00 Guests £12.00 (Ticket includes a free interval drink) BOOK HERE

 

 

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