Editor’s Pick – August/September
From music to minibeasts, there’s quite literally something for everyone in West Cumbria this summer. Our Editor’s Pick highlights the best of the next two months.
The Vote: 1918
19 August, Theatre by the Lake
To mark the centenary of the women’s vote, Keswick’s Theatre by the Lake stages a special production, from Keswick Peace and Human Rights Society. The Vote: 1918 documents the struggles of women’s suffrage, after campaigning tirelessly for the right to vote, four women face the difficulties of partial victory in February 1918. With so many more battles to fight on behalf of the country’s women and set against the backdrop of war, deciding on the priorities beyond suffrage tests their friendships to breaking point. Suitable for ages 16 and above.
Landermason
17 August, Rosehill Theatre
Northumberland-based duo Landermason will make a long-awaited return to Rosehill this summer, performing in Messel’s Bar as part of the Club Messel series. Featuring the combined talents of multi-instrumentalist Fiona Lander and fingerstyle guitarist/singer/ukulele player Paul Mason, the duo’s live sound is impressive, full of variety and with plenty of audience interaction. Landermason last played Rosehill in September 2009 as part of the theatre’s 50th birthday celebration weekend and their highly anticipated return comes following the release of their new album, Stand Together.
Meet the Minibeasts
Every Saturday until 1 September, The Beacon Museum
As part of The Beacon Museum’s summer Brick Dinos exhibition, Bugs n Stuff bring you an opportunity to get up-close and personal with some creepy crawlies dating back to the dinosaur age.
See giant tarantulas, tree frogs, geckos, snakes and beetles and even get a chance to touch some of the animals. Guy Tansley has been keeping and breeding exotic insects for over 30 years, his travels including the rainforests of Borneo, South America, and West Africa. Experience Guy explaining firsthand about the sights and sounds of these magnificent places and the amazing creatures that live there. Three sessions per day, £4 per person, booking is essential contact 01946 592302
www.thebeacon-whitehaven.co.uk
Art at Blindcrake
25 August – 2 September, Blindcrake
This year’s annual arts trail in the village of Blindcrake (just north of Cockermouth) will run every afternoon from 1pm – 6pm, featuring 10 artists at six different venues in close proximity to each other in the centre of the village, these include talent such as Joan Prickett, Keith Snell, Mirja Dawson, Lindsay Storstein and Nikki Clark. The Village Hall, which will not only host two of the artists (Sue Cumella and Helen Munby) but will also be serving refreshments throughout the event.
Workington Playgoers
8 September, Under the Hub, Workington
Join Workington Playgoers for a fun and interesting performance, under the Hub,from 11am – 2pm.
Throughout the day Workington Playgoers plan to challenge any misconceptions people may have when it comes to Shakespeare. Learn what those ‘forsooths’ actually mean and what Macbeth was on about when he started seeing daggers before him. A series of short and fun shows will give you all the information you need to fall in love with The Bard, or at the very least, look like you know what you are talking about at posh parties.
www.workingtontowncouncil.gov.uk
Crab Fest
15 September, Egremont Crab Fair Field
Crab Fest is back with a bang, as part of the annual Egremont celebrations. This year, the Crab Fair Field will play host to headliners including, Jolan, The Northern Threads, The Wild Murphys, Rhythm Dead Lady, Mama-Sang & The Robot and Springfield. The main bar and an additional gin and fizz bar will keep merrymakers going, along with local food producers, such as Lakeland Steaks and Taste of Mumbai. Expect entertainment in the form of Kangaroo Kid’s quad bike stunt show, fairground rides and plenty of children’s attractions. Tickets only £6 adults, £3 kids. Free buses, courtesy of Reays, will run from Egremont Main Street from 1pm onwards to ferry gig-goers to Crab Fest and back.
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