Performance
Events
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Murder at Gatsby Manor
St Mary's Church Church Street, Kirkby LonsdaleThe party is in full swing, sparkling wine and conversation flows, that is until someone puts a stopper on the soiree, as things take a turn for the worse! Can you uncover which cocktail has packed a poisonous punch for a particular party goer? It’s a criminal caper that will keep you on your toes, can […]
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Poco Besos
St Mary's Church Church Street, Kirkby LonsdaleJoin us for a Valentine’s night to remember as we invite you to slip your dancing shoes on and swing to the seductive rhythms of Poco Besos! This dynamic live band specialises in reimagining well-known chart hits through the vibrant rhythms and infectious grooves of Latin music. From pop anthems to timeless classics, Poco Besos […]
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The Complete Works of Jane Austen, Abridged
St Mary's Church Church Street, Kirkby LonsdaleJoin us for Schoolhouse Production’s fun, fast-paced romp through the masterpieces of Jane Austen. Our plucky actors take on all of Austen’s beloved heroines, friends and love interests—complete with cuttiing social satire—in just 80 minutes. It is a truth universally acknowledged that an audience in possession of high spirits must be in want of a […]
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The Curious Dance Academy
St Mary's Church Church Street, Kirkby LonsdaleThe Curious Dance Academy presents a contemporary performance based on the dreams, ambitions and hopes for the future for our young dancers. Ideal for dance-loving boys and girls. Choreographed by Megan Alder-Cox in collaboration with the dancers. These local dancers are excited to bring their performance to the Illuminate Festival. Tickets FREE but cash donations […]
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The Curious Dance Academy
St Mary's Church Church Street, Kirkby LonsdaleThe Curious Dance Academy presents a contemporary performance based on the dreams, ambitions and hopes for the future for our young dancers. Ideal for dance-loving boys and girls. Choreographed by Megan Alder-Cox in collaboration with the dancers. These local dancers are excited to bring their performance to the Illuminate Festival. Tickets FREE but cash donations […]
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The Usuals
St Mary's Church Church Street, Kirkby LonsdaleAs the festival draws to a close, why not join us for a night of music from local band The Usuals! This talented rock/indie/pop covers band comprises Joe Finney on bass and vocals, Nigel Davies on rhythm guitar/drums, Geoff Coulson on lead guitar and vocals, Amanda Ross on vocals and percussion and Chris Worsley on drums. Expect songs you know and […]
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The Game Show Show
St Mary's Church Church Street, Kirkby LonsdaleThe final performance of this year’s Festival of Ideas is brought to you by comedy theatre company (and St Mary’s regular), Black Liver. It’s the game show all about you…yes! YOU! Your hosts Ruth and Keith will be asking questions about St Mary’s and Kirkby Lonsdale and all of you are the contestants! You can […]
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Behind Enemy Lines
Casterton Village Hall CastertonBehind Enemy Lines uncovers the lives of the extraordinary women of Special Operations Executive whose courage, daring, ingenuity and sacrifice defeated Nazi terror. Who were they? How were they selected and trained to commit acts of sabotage, subversion and silent killing? Did they ultimately evade capture, torture and execution? Performer Louise Jordan tells these incredible […]
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Moonrakers in Concert
St Mary's Church Church Street, Kirkby LonsdaleCeltic traditional and contemporary songs and tunes with music from the UK & Ireland. After last year’s successful show, St Mary’s is delighted to welcome once again Oxford’s much-toured 4-piece band, Moonrakers (celtic harp, cello, stringed instruments, whistles, female/male vocals). Moonrakers are on a mission to bring traditional and contemporary folk music to new audiences in […]
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Sing Joyfully: A Time for Singing
St Mary's Church Church Street, Kirkby LonsdaleJoyful summer choral concert led by Anastasia Micklethwaite, celebrating the seasons with uplifting music. Celebrate the warmth and vitality of the seasons at Sing Joyfully!, a summer concert of uplifting choral music led by the inspiring Anastasia Micklethwaite. This vibrant programme brings together a rich tapestry of voices, harmonies, and timeless melodies, capturing the spirit […]
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The King’s Men
St Mary's Church Church Street, Kirkby LonsdaleThe King’s Men (previously known as Collegium Regale and All the King’s Men) is the close harmony group formed by the Choral Scholars of King’s College, Cambridge. As Choral Scholars, the group’s members sing daily chapel services throughout term as well as undertaking a busy concert and recording schedule, most notably the annual broadcasts of […]
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Illyria Outdoor Theatre: As You Like It
The Glebe St Mary's Church, Kirkby LonsdaleFour pairs of soulmates meet in the Forest of Arden. One pair leap straight into bed. Another pair are dumbstruck by each other’s beauty and pledge their undying troth. The third pair torment each other: he showers chaste love upon her which she haughtily rejects – yet secretly she enjoys the flattery. The fourth pair […]