Editors pick for West Cumbria
We might be shivering through winter but that doesn’t mean we need to go into hibernation. Check out these great acts coming to our region over the next few months.
Florence Arts Centre, The Songs of Nick Drake
March 1
Performed by Keith James, the concert is filled with timeless songs. Nick is one of the most revered of this country’s songwriters. He recorded three Albums from 1969 until 1972 but was almost unknown in his day. After his death his music almost disappeared into obscurity. Keith was the first artist ever to bring this fragile and intriguing music to theatres across the UK in live concert form.
www.florenceartscentre.com
Dan Snow, Carnegie Theatre
An Evening With The History Guy
8 March
Featuring the well-known historian and TV presenter as he recounts anecdotes of memorable experiences from his successful career as a historian and broadcaster. Dan will research and include historical facts and stories relating to Workington and the area, he will be aided by the use of digital screens. The show will be an undoubted success with academics, students, families and all those interested in history The show will conclude with a 20 minute Q&A.
www.carnegietheatre.co.uk
Kirkgate Centre, Tannara
10 March
Bold, creative and original, Tannara have established themselves as one of the UK’s most interesting and unique contemporary folk groups. With a background in Scotland’s native traditions, their ceaseless musical development is a melting pot of ideas, genres and sounds. From indie rock to electronica and also Scotland’s vibrant and diverse folk scene. Unafraid to experiment, their music is an electrifying world of sounds mixing fiddle, harp, guitar, accordion and vocals.
www.kirkgatearts.org.uk
Beggars Theatre, Millom
Seann Walsh: After This One, I’m Going Home
March 19
Since his antics on Strictly this year he’s looking forward to his rescheduled tour. This disheveled, fiery, animated, fiercely idle, millennial man/child is one of best live comedians in the UK. He played the lead role in Monks on BBC 1 and utilized his physical abilities in the silent comedy, Three Kinds of Stupid. It led to him producing, writing and starring in his own silent comedy web-series The Drunk.
Carnegie Theatre, Lost Voice Guy
6 Apr
After winning Britain’s Got Talent last year, Lee Ridley (aka Lost Voice Guy) is setting out on a tour of the UK. He may not be able to talk but he definitely has something to say and his comedy will leave you speechless. Lee is the first stand-up comedian to use a communication aid and made his first stand-up appearance in February 2012. Lee is making his way to the Carnegie Theatre and his routine will have the audience in stitches.
www.carnegietheatre.co.uk
The Solway Hall, An evening with Kevin Keegan
18 April
One of the greatest players in English football history. Kevin Keegan is famed for his style on the pitch, his ambition and his passion for the game. The evening will feature stories, photos and anecdotes throughout his incredible career. If you love the man then there could not be a finer way to spend an evening. Hosted by Ian Milburn and supported with comedy from Lester Crabtree it’s bound to be a fantastic night.
www.thesolwayhall.com
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