31st May to 2nd June 2013
Welcome to Cockermouth LIVE!

The format of what was the Cockermouth Midsummer Festival, has changed for 2013. Due to the unpredictability of the weather, we've decided to move most of the events indoors, and also to concentrate the festival over a weekend. We also decided to change the date of the festival, as there were lots of other events in West Cumbria scheduled for the midsummer week. So it seemed appropropriate to rename the festival as "Cockermouth LIVE!". We still hope to bring you an exciting and entertaining programme and hope you will give us your support.

Friday 31^st May 8pm
Comedy night at the Kirkgate Centre with
LUCY PORTER – PEOPLE PERSON

Lucy Porter’s brand new show is based around a fascinating true story with a stunning twist in the tale. Along the way the thirty-something mum of “Irish twins” (not Jedward thankfully) brings us her hilarious stand-up observations. She tackles the big subjects : happiness, home shopping, friendship and the psychological impact of daytime TV’s Dom Littlewood. A feel-good night of comedy for all ages.

Lucy appears regularly on Radio 4 in "The Unbelievable Truth" and "Life: an Idiot’s guide".
She’s also featured in BBC2’s "I’m in a Boy Band!" "I’m in a girl Band" and "I’m a Pop star!"
"She’s like your witty friend who’s always brilliant company down the pub..." The Scotsman.

£12 all seats. Online booking at www.quaytickets.com

Friday, Saturday, Sunday 2pm
Cockermouth Castle Visits

By kind permission of the Dowager Lady Egremont

The first castle was built by the Normans in 1134, with significant additions made in the 13th and 14th centuries.

This is a very rare opportunity to look around the beautiful gardens in the castle ruins. Guided tours led by Cockermouth Civic Trust.

Visits are free, but MUST be booked in advance at the Tourist Information Centre, King's Arms Lane.

Saturday 1^st June 1pm to 7pm
Cockermouth LIVE! at Christ Church

Top local bands perform in Christ Church from 1pm

Entry to this event is free! Refreshments available

Saturday 1^st June 11am to 5pm
Cockermouth LIVE! at URC

A varied programme of local choirs, trios, duos, and solo artists perform in the URC from 11am with Cockermouth Mechanics Band starting proceedings at 10:30am in the URC courtyard.

Entry to this event is free! Refreshments available

Saturday 1st June 10.30am and 1.30pm
Big Wooden Horse Theatre Company presents
DON’T LET THE PIGEON DRIVE THE BUS

This lively show for children 3+ is full of fun, feathers, laughter and excitement and features original music and lots of audience participation! The friendly bus driver leaves us with one simple instruction: "Don't let the pigeon drive the bus!" However, the Pigeon is very clever and whines, bribes, pleads and even sings a song to get his own way…

BUT WILL YOU LET HIM DRIVE???
£4 all seats

Saturday 1st June 3.30pm to 4.30pm, Kirkgate
Family Ceilidh with Mazurka

A free family-friendly ceilidh with music provide by Mazurka. The band plays an eclectic folk mix, ranging from british to eastern european and klezmer.

Saturday 1 June 8pm, Kirkgate
Festival Party Night with BAKA BEYOND

20 years of mixing African and Celtic music in equal measures Baka Beyond has become one of the finest danceable bands around, creating the sound of the global village. With members from UK, Sierra Leone and Congo, they create a unique and vibrant sound that fuses delicate guitar lines with African rhythms and heavyweight Congolese bass. Not just a touring band, Baka Beyond have a unique relationship with their inspiration – the Baka Pygmies of Cameroon – sending royalties to help their development projects, and even touring with Baka musicians.
". . . if you are not dancing, maybe you should have someone check your pulse."
"The party atmosphere was irrepressible" Evening Standard
"A guaranteed good night out" Bristol Rocks
N.B. this is a standing/dancing gig with very limited seating.
£15 (£7.50 u.18) Online booking at www.quaytickets.com

Sunday 2^nd June 2.30pm, Christ Church
A GRAND, GRAND CONCERT,
by Papcastle Community Orchestra & friends

A family concert with a varied programme, to include some very special soloists and household applicances!
£4 , accompanied children free.

Followed at 4.30pm by

THE FESTIVAL FEAST

To be held in Christ Church (if cold and wet), or Memorial Gardens (if warm and sunny)
Bring your own food and drink, your friends and neighbours and join us for an evening of relaxation, inspiration, and recreation.
There'll be some music, some dancing maybe, some story telling and craft activities, led by Ian Douglas and friends.

All tickets are for un-numbered seats. Right reserved to substitute artists and vary the advertised programme if necessary. All infomation correct at the time of going to press.
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