John Hegley — The Adventures of Monsieur Robinet

Tales about a Frenchman with some unusual [but clean] habits, that include burying his dog’s kennel and his own luggage pieces.  The stories appear alongside other new works, which include an address to aliens on the subject of transport a poem about a non-talking parrot and some animal impersonations with the aid of a handkerchief.

The audience are invited to sing along. But, not to dance. Much. Hegley is known as a poet and singer with a common and comedic touch, hence the national reviews: “Awesomely mundane.” from The Observer and  “Typically brilliant songs and stories about a Gallic small-town hero with a dog called Chirac.” from The Guardian
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8pm, Thursday 20 May 2010, Brewery Arts Centre, Kendal, £10 all tickets

Suitable for most people over seven.

For further information, interview and photo opportunities please contact the Brewery Marketing Department on 01539 722833 ext 219. E:Hannah.flynn@breweryarts.co.uk www.breweryarts.co.uk Brewery Arts Centre, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4HE

BAC Music: Po’ Girl with special guest JT Nero

Po’ Girl are an urban roots band featuring the gorgeous vocals and multi-instrumental talents of Allison Russell and Awna Teixeira.  They have become one of the most successful bands ever to emerge from Canada, weaving a blend of musical influences, sweetness, grit and soul. These urban minstrels pen harmony-drenched melodies that have wowed audiences across the globe with their powerful, passionate and spirited live show.

‘Their uplifting take on American folk music, combining it with jazz, roots and a little bit of pretty much everything else, has the ability to put a smile on anyone’s face.’ – Glasgow Americana Festival, 2009.

Doors 7.30pm, Thursday 13 May 2010, Brewery Arts Centre, Kendal, £12.50/£11.50conc Malt Room Seated

For further information, interview and photo opportunities please contact the Brewery Marketing Department on 01539 722833 ext 219. E:Hannah.flynn@breweryarts.co.uk www.breweryarts.co.uk Brewery Arts Centre, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4HE

James Seabright & LMP present — The World’s Wife

Linda Marlowe interprets eighteen of 30 poems by Poet Laureate, Carol Ann Duffy, in this new stage show.  Duffy imagines the wives’ perspective of famous men through the ages, slicing through history and myth, whilst also casting an astute glance over the modern world.  Laced with dark humour and acerbic wit, this passionate exposé will enthral lovers of Duffy’s poems and newcomers alike.

The poems are based on the lives of the wives of famous people through history, but there are also fictitious renderings such as Queen Kong.  There are poems about the Kray sisters, Myra Hindley and various mythical Greek figures like Mrs Midas. 
This is Carol Ann Duffy’s take on what these women would have said about their men.  Some of them are very funny, some are provocative, and others are quite dark.

Performer, Linda Marlowe elaborates:  “I’ve approached it in my physical style to bring them alive as characters, even giving them accents – Queen Kong has a Hispanic accent to make her sexy and feminine… It’s amazing poetry and amazingly actable. It’s almost as if she’s written them for the theatre. It’s crying out to be acted.”

Linda Marlowe has enjoyed great acclaim for her previous solo work including Berkoff’s Women, which toured internationally and played West End seasons. In this new show, her virtuoso performance of the Poet Laureate’s brilliant and often controversial verse is set against a stunning audio-visual design.

8pm, Wednesday 12 May 2010, Brewery Arts Centre, Kendal, £10 all tickets

Recommended 14+

For further information, interview and photo opportunities please contact the Brewery Marketing Department on 01539 722833 ext 219. E:Hannah.flynn@breweryarts.co.uk www.breweryarts.co.uk Brewery Arts Centre, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4HE

Brewery Call for Artists

The Brewery Arts Centre is looking for artists to exhibit in the Sugar Store Gallery (approximately 35metres of wall space), Warehouse Arts Café (10meters), Artisan café located in Booths Supermarket (20 meters), and Café in the Forest at Grizedale.

Please include:

• low resolution images of proposed exhibition on disc or memory stick
• a selection of copies of your work on paper
• size and price of work
• your CV including contact details

Please do not send items of value or work that you may want to be returned.

Please send your submission to the Visual Arts Committee, Brewery Arts Centre, Highgate, Kendal, LA9 4HE.

Contact kirsty.mcintosh@breweryarts.co.uk

Phone 01539 722833 ext 225

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New Senior Marketing Officer hosts 3D movies press preview

Newly appointed BAC Senior Marketing Officer, Debbie Bond, invites you to join the staff at the very first showing of a 3D movie on the Brewery Cinema’s new Xpand system, which uses the most recent 3D technology available.  Twelve minutes of trailers will be shown at the start, so those unable to stay for the whole show can experience the tremendous impact of the new system.  We are keeping the title of the main film under wraps until the day.

This is also an opportunity to meet Debbie Bond, who will be available for interview and photo opportunities on 6 May.

“I am very excited to be working at the Brewery Arts Centre, a job that I have been waiting for 5 years to come-up.  It is a very dynamic environment in which to work.  The marketing department has always provided a good visual image of the Brewery and the events that are on offer.  I am a strong believer that effective communication with customers, stakeholders and all staff is key to a success.  I hope to be able to bring a strong, loyal commitment and an enthusiastic outlook to the role.” said Debbie Bond of her new position.

debbie.bond@breweryarts.co.uk
Phone 01539 722833 ext 324.

To reserve your seat at the press preview and to arrange interviews or photos please contact Hannah Flynn, Marketing Officer (t.01539 722833 ext.276), Brewery Arts Centre, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4HE.  email: hannah.flynn@breweryarts.co.uk

NOTE TO EDITORS

To celebrate the Brewery Cinema’s 10^th Anniversary in May we will be offering 10 screenings of fantastic 3D films at 2D prices.

A list of films has been specially chosen to give people the opportunity to see new blockbuster releases as well as films in 3D they missed first time round.

Movies showing on the big screen between 7 – 11 May will include:  How to Train Your Dragon; Clash of the Titans; Alice in Wonderland; Avatar, UP and Ice Age 3.

For details: Brewery 3D

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Comedy Acts Come to the Brewery – Jason Manford & Bill Bailey

Two highly respected comedians on the comedy circuit, Jason Manford and Bill Bailey, are coming to the Brewery Arts Centre, Kendal, in May.  Confirming, once again, the Brewery’s status as a major venue on the comedy circuit, Manford and Bailey join the list of acts already appearing this summer that include Arthur Smith (23 Apr), Andrew Clover (27 Apr), Shappi Khorsandi & Jon Richardson (22 May) and Katy Brand (12 Jun).

Comic and musician Bill Bailey is to embark on a highland tour with his brand new live show, BILL BAILEY LIVE 2010.  Due to popular demand, Bailey’s final surprise tour date on Saturday 29 May 2010 has already SOLD OUT at the Brewery.

Jason Manford, the multi-award winning comedian and star of ’8 Out of 10 Cats’ and ‘Live at the Apollo’, is making a beeline for the Brewery Arts Centre on Sunday 9th May. This new show, I’m Turning Into My Dad, is a work in progress and it gives the audience the opportunity to be the first to see Jason try out brand new material.

Chris Addison’s show this spring was so oversubscribed we have invited him back on 25 November, so audiences are urged to book places early for all of our comedy slots to avoid disappointment.

Regular visitors to the Brewery will be aware that we regularly showcase the work of emerging comic talent at the Barrel of Laughs nights held monthly in the intimate setting of the Warehouse Café. Come and check out the acts now and you will be able to say you saw them at the Brewery first before they were famous. [do we want to push this now or wait till we are more confident of the future line ups?]

For further information and availability for interview opportunities contact: Sandy Kitching or Hannah Flynn (t.01539 722833 ext.276), Brewery Arts Centre, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4HE.  email: sandy.kitching@breweryarts.co.uk

Brewery launches 3D

We are  celebrating the Brewery Cinema’s 10^th Anniversary in May  offering 10 screenings of fantastic 3D films at 2D prices.

After much anticipation 3D cinema can soon be enjoyed at the Brewery. The state of the art 3D technology is being set up ready for the launch on Fri 7 May.

Fri 7 May

Up 3D (U) (96mins) @ 5.45pm

Alice In Wonderland 3D (PG) (108mins) @ 8.15pm

Sat 8 May

How To Train Your Dragon 3D (PG) (98mins) @ 1.30pm

Alice In Wonderland 3D (PG) (108 mins) @ 4.00pm

Avatar 3D (12A) (162mins) @ 7.00pm

Sun 9 May

Up 3D (U) (96mins) @ 1.30pm

Ice Age 3 3D (U) (94mins) @ 4.00pm

Clash Of The Titans 3D (12A) (105mins) @ 7.00pm

Mon 10 May

How To Train Your Dragon 3D (PG) (98mins) @ 7.00pm

Tue 11 May

Avatar 3D (12A) (162mins) @ 7.00pm
Booking and pricing details on Brewery website. Phone Box Office 01539 725133 for details or marketing 722833 for interviews.

BREWERY DANCE PLATFORM – 4 Day Festival of Dance

Thirty schools, 10 Brewery Youth Dance (BYD) groups and around 900 local young people will be involved in a four day celebration of dance, culminating in performances on stage at the Brewery.

Exciting developments this year include Boyz Sports Moves, supported by Sport England.  For the fourth day, BYD have created a special platform just for boys and young men. It will include a ‘Dad’s and Lad’s project choreographed by David Lloyd (of Jasmin Vardimon Dance Company).  The dances have been inspired by 2facedance, the all male company that recently performed at the Brewery and some created with support from Tae Kwon-Do expert Mr Doyle.

Now in its seventh year, the Brewery Dance Platform features a wealth of talent from across South Lakeland as hundreds of young dancers take to the stage. There will be dances created by Primary and Secondary schools and Further Education establishments, as well as new work by BYD.

Performances at the Brewery Arts Centre: 7pm, Monday 22, Tuesday 23, Wednesday 24 and Thursday 25 March  2010. £6 per person/ £5 concessions.

NOTE TO EDITORS: Brewery Youth Dance have been selected to be part of U.Dance England and are performing at the Lowry on 14th March (after their great success in London with Oribody in July 08).

For Interviews with Dance Development Officer, Helen Moffitt, or to arrange to see rehearsals at the Brewery, or in one of the schools contact Helen direct on: 01539 722833 ext. 271 or email: helen.moffitt@breweryarts.co.uk

For more information about BYA go to: www.breweryyoutharts.co.uk

Brewery Arts Centre, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4HE   

Another Billy Elliott show added

The Brewery Theatre Company’s Billy Elliott run has been extended to include an extra show Friday March 19th at 8.30pm.

The Wed and Thurs performances are at 8.00 pm

Details in Theatre  on BAC website.

Gateway Int’l Roots Music Fest countdown

The Gateway International Roots Music Festival our month-long celebration of bringing world music to the stage, begins Thursday 4 March and runs until 20 March.

The Brewery Arts Centre is proud to host this festival again in 2010 with music  ranging from Irish Traditional, Blues, Jazz, Gipsy Swing and Dub to a nine-piece son band from Havana.

We have included links on the main website Music section to Gateway artists’ MySpace and web sites so you can get a taste of their talent and decide which performances to attend.

Ticket discounts of 10% for 2 shows, 15% for three shows and 20% on four shows or more!

Go to our Music section for full details. 

Here’s the line up.

Thu 4 March
Grada - Infectious take on modern Irish music

Fri 5 March
Lau - Three of the finest exponents of modern traditional music in Scotland today

Sat 6 March
Justin Adams & Juldeh Camara - Guitarist & producer Justin Gambian Griot and master musician Juldeh

Thu 11 March
Portico Quartet - Described as being like an Indy band that plays post-jazz, melodic music

Fri 12 March
Skip “Little Axe” McDonald - Skip made his debut as part of the 21st century blues project Little Axe

Sat 13 March
Dennis Bovell Dub Band - One of the UK’s most respected and influential reggae musicians with his full band

Thu 18 March
Joscho Stephan Trio - New generation guitar virtuosos introducing a fresh stylistic element into Gipsy Swing

Fri 19 March
Cimarron - A Brewery debut. This colombian 7-piece will leave you breathless & begging for more

Sat 20 March
Sierra Maestra - One of the finest & most popluar musical ensembles in the Spanish Caribbean today