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JULY 2008
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Tue 1- Sat 5 Footlights present Alice In Wonderland. 7.30pm Grand Theatre, St Leonardgate, Lancaster. £8 / £7concession / £6 first night. A new and exciting production of Lewis Carroll’s perennial favourite, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. Especially adapted for The Grand Theatre. Tel: 01524 64695
   
Th 3 A rare performance by the UK’s finest Chinese ensemble – The Silk and Bamboo ensemble . 12.45pm - 1.30 pm. St John’s Church on Chapel Street in Lancaster. Free.
   
Sun 6 Peter Pan – Heartbreak Productions. 6.30pm. Williamson Park. £12.00 Adult £8.00 Concession. Family* £35.00. A brand new adaptation of this world-famous story by JM Barrie about a mischievous little boy who, literally, will not grow up. Peter Pan, a fierce swordfighter, spends his never-ending childhood adventuring on the island of Neverland as leader of the Lost Boys. This outstanding story features some fantastical elements: Peter’s ability to fly, his best friend; the fairy Tinkerbell and a source of both fear and humour; a crocodile that has swallowed a ticking clock who stalks the pirate leader,
Captain Hook. Unforgettable fantasy, magic, humour and sinister villains promise entertainment for all the family.
6 Abba 2 present Bjorn belief. 8.00pm
Grand Theatre, St Leonardgate, Lancaster
£12 / £10 concession / The reason for ABBA 2’s success is obvious. No-one mimes, these are seriously good musicians who could play anything they chose. Colin, Peter, Lorraine and Tina have developed their unique brand of humour which delights the audience and brings a new dimension to the show, without compromising any of the wonderful ABBA music.Tel: 01524 64695
   
Mon 7 Collegium Vocale Choir from Poland. 7.30pm. St Peter’s Cathedral, Lancaster. Tickets £10 (concessions £7.50). An evening of sacred and secular music, including many Polish favourites, performed by an accomplished visiting choir. For tickets and further information, please contact Lancaster Tourist Information Centre (01524 32878) or Cathedral House (01524 384820; eventsATlancastercathedral.org.uk).
   
Fri 11 Camerata: The Summer Concert. 7.30pm. St Peter’s Cathedral, Lancaster. Tickets £10 (concessions £8). Tonight’s programme features Summer form Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, Rossini’s Barber of Seville overture and Mendelssohn’s Italian Symphony. For tickets and further information, please contact Lancaster Tourist Information Centre (01524 32878) or Cathedral House (01524 384820; eventsATlancastercathedral.org.uk).
   
Sat 12 Let It Go - 5 Rhythms Dance Workshop 11am - 5pm Friends Meeting House, Lancaster. £25/£30. Instructor Clare Blackwell takes you through an exploration of the Rythms of Chaos. info & Booking Tel: 01772 889388 or 07946913911.
12
Cross Bay Walk in aid of Leprosy Mission.
Hest Bank - Flookburgh Start: 1230 . Adults £7 Children £4 includes return transport. If no return transport is required Adults £3 Children Free.Walk is 9 miles across sands, crossing fast running channels, only those of reasonable fitness should attempt the walk. Walk is accompanied with quad bikes and tractors. Further information Alan Sledmore 01524 824693 or email
12 JB School of dance present Showtime. 2.30 & 7.30pm. Grand Theatre, St Leonardgate, Lancaster. £6. Locally based children’s dance school presents a variety of entertainment
for your enjoyment. The children will be
performing a full range of dance styles from ballet and tap to funky jazz and contemporary Tel: 01524 64695
   
Sun 13 Summer music hall. 1.30 & 7.00pm
Grand Theatre, St Leonardgate, Lancaster
£9.50 / £7.50 / £6.50. A company of talented variety artists headed by Mr Manchester Bunny Lewis, the fabulous entertainer comes to the grand for Two performances only. Co-starring Steve King with tributes to George Formby and Al jolson. Tel: 01524 64695
13 Cross Bay Walk . Hest Bank - Grange over Sands Start: 1400 . Adults £7 Children £4 includes return transport. If no return transport is required Adults £3 Children Free.Walk is 9 miles across sands, crossing fast running channels, only those of reasonable fitness should attempt the walk. Walk is accompanied with quad bikes and tractors. Further information Alan Sledmore 01524 824693 or email
   
Th 17-Sat 19 Ashton memorial on fire!
SAFE?
7.30pm. Lancaster Grand Theatre, St Leonardsgate, Lancaster. £8.50 / £7.50. The City of Lancaster has been hit by a deadly and devastating virus. There is nowhere to run. There is nowhere to hide. Is anywhere safe? Is anyone safe? Are you...? To book -01524 64695 Info :www.afterdarktheatre.co.uk
   
Th 17 Nicholas Novicki . 12.45pm - 1.30 pm. St John’s Church on Chapel Street in Lancaster. Free.
   
Fri 18 Mean Time: Red Intentions. 7.30pm. St Peter’s Cathedral, Lancaster. Tickets £10 (concessions £7.50). This young, Greenwich-based quartet will perform vocal and instrumental works by Vivaldi, Purcell and Dowland on period instruments. For tickets and further information, please contact Lancaster Tourist Information Centre (01524 32878) or Cathedral House (01524 384820; eventsATlancastercathedral.org.uk).
   
Fri 25 Cologne New Philharmonic Orchestra. 7.30pm. St Peter’s Cathedral, Lancaster. Programme and ticket prices to be confirmed. For tickets and further information, please contact Lancaster Tourist Information Centre (01524 32878) or Cathedral House (01524 384820; events@lancastercathedral.org.uk).
   
Sat 26 Kidderminster Valentines. 10am-11am. St Peter’s Cathedral, Lancaster. Admission free. Formed in 1988 this women’s choir loves to sing in churches and cathedrals. Stop by for an informal concert in the Cathedral if you are up early on a Saturday morning! For tickets and further information, please contact Lancaster Tourist Information Centre (01524 32878) or Cathedral House (01524 384820; events@lancastercathedral.org.uk).
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Cross Bay Walk.
Hest Bank - Grange over Sands Start: 1100 . Adults £7 Children £4 includes return transport. If no return transport is required Adults £3 Children Free.Walk is 9 miles across sands, crossing fast running channels, only those of reasonable fitness should attempt the walk. Walk is accompanied with quad bikes and tractors. Further information Alan Sledmore 01524 824693 or email
   
Sun 27
Cross Bay Walk in aid of St Johns Hospice.
Hest Bank - Flookburgh Start: 1200 . Adults £7 Children £4 includes return transport. If no return transport is required Adults £3 Children Free.Walk is 9 miles across sands, crossing fast running channels, only those of reasonable fitness should attempt the walk. Walk is accompanied with quad bikes and tractors. Further information Alan Sledmore 01524 824693 or email
   
Th 31 A duet by Aine Lambert and Suzy Ruffles . 12.45pm - 1.30 pm. St John’s Church on Chapel Street in Lancaster. Free.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

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