Its our Editors pick for Carlisle
Editors pick
With so much coming to Carlisle it’s like trying to pick a favourite from a box of celebrations, which is why we ended up with a bit of everything from a fantastic folk duo, horrible histories, villainous Victorians, a Welsh favourite and a fantastic festival.
Horrible Histories, The Sands Centre, 19 – 22 September
Using actors and ground-breaking 3D special effects, these two astounding shows are guaranteed to thrill you and your children. Historical figures and events will come alive and hover at your fingertips. Terrible Tudors – From the horrible Henries to the end of evil Elizabeth, hear the legends about the torturing Tudors. Awful Egyptians – From the fascinating Pharaohs to the power of the pyramids, discover the foul facts of death and decay with the meanest mummies in Egypt.
Borderlines Book Festival, 26 September – 8 October
Borderlines is Carlisle’s Book Festival and it returns to the city centre. Last year over 3,300 tickets for over fifty events were sold and this year promises to be even bigger. Events will take place across Carlisle, in the Crown & Mitre Hotel, Carlisle Library, Cakes and Ale Café, Tullie House Museum, the Tithe Barn, and Stanwix Arts Theatre. Famous faces, celebrated authors and poets will visit Carlisle for a fantastic programme of events, talks and workshops to suit all audiences.
Chris While & Julie Matthews, Harraby Theatre , 6 October
They are the longest-lasting female duo in Britain and have played more than 2,500 gigs, appeared on over 100 albums and written hundreds of original songs. Now, 25 years after their debut, they sound as fresh and vital as ever. Chris and Julie are regarded as folk/singer-songwriters and have been nominated ten times in the BBC Radio 2 Folk music Live Act categories and won Best Duo in 2009.
www.harrabycommunitycentre.org.uk
Murder By Gaslight, The Old Fire Station, 14 October
This is Victorian theatre with bite. Murder by Gaslight is a ghoulish audience with two of the most infamous poisoners in British history – William Palmer and Harvey Crippen. You are invited to encounter these murderous men of medicine as the diabolical doctors regale you with their case histories and invite you to judge for yourselves whether they were guilty as charged. Acclaimed actor Jonathan Goodwin plays Palmer and Crippen, in a play written by himself and co-directed by Goodwin and Gary Archer.
www.oldfirestation.carlisle.city
Turner: Northern Exposure, Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery, 19 October – 5 January
In 1797, Turner set out on an eight-week sketching tour of the North of England. It was a journey that transformed him from an architectural draughtsman to a poet of the landscape sublime. After leaving London, he travelled up the country visiting many of the great castles and abbeys in Yorkshire, Co. Durham and Northumberland before turning west to Cumbria and the Lake District. This exhibition illustrates his journey on his northern tour.
Charity Ceilidh, Vineyard Church, Denton Home, 25 October
Brace yourselves for a fantastic evening of traditional Scottish dancing and music. No prior knowledge is required as a dedicated caller will lead you through the dances. A great evening for all ages and abilities that’s raising funds for The Prince’s Trust. Rowland Lawson will pipe the guests in from 7pm and dancing starts at 7.30 led by the Paul Capaldi Ceilidh Band. The event is BYOB (inc. soft drinks) but snacks are available to purchase. There will also be a raffle with great prizes.
Tickets on sale at billetto.co.uk
Rhod Gilbert: The Book of John, The Sands Centre, 6 November
It has been a while, but the multi-award-winning Welsh comedian is back at The Sands Centre with a brand-new live show. In a six-year break from stand-up, a lot has happened to Rhod. And just when he thought he’d hit rock bottom, he met a bloke… called John. This show sees Rhod as funny as ever but like never before. Raw, personal and brutally honest; no more lies, no more nonsense.
www.thesandscentre.co.uk
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