What's On
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Learn to Swing Dance
Mon 29 Mar 2010 - Mon 04 Apr 2011
Join us every Monday at the Lamplight Arts Centre and learn to swing dance. All session include dedicated time for beginners going onto more advanced steps for those who are able. Learn Lindy Hop, The Charleston and Blues. All ability levels and ages are welcome, you can come alone or as part of a group, partners are not necessary. A great way to keep fit, have fun and make new friends.
Mon 29 Mar 2010 - Mon 04 Apr 2011
Join us every Monday at the Lamplight Arts Centre and learn to swing dance. All session include dedicated time for beginners going onto more advanced steps for those who are able. Learn Lindy Hop, The Charleston and Blues. All ability levels and ages are welcome, you can come alone or as part of a group, partners are not necessary. A great way to keep fit, have fun and make new friends.
Jest for Laughs
Mon 26 Jul 2010 - Fri 30 Jul 2010
Eddie Izzard and Alan Carr are just two of the comedians who took to the mic after doing a stand-up course. Fancy having a go yourself? This stand-up comedy course will help you develop your skills as a comic, learn to write and perform your
own material, and take part in a special Stand-Up Night at the end of the week.
Age 13 +
Mon 26 Jul 2010 - Fri 30 Jul 2010
Eddie Izzard and Alan Carr are just two of the comedians who took to the mic after doing a stand-up course. Fancy having a go yourself? This stand-up comedy course will help you develop your skills as a comic, learn to write and perform your
own material, and take part in a special Stand-Up Night at the end of the week.
Age 13 +
Edinburgh Fringe Previews
Sun 01 Aug 2010 - Mon 02 Aug 2010
Catch a sneak preview of some of the comedy stars set to rock the Edinburgh
Festival this year as they bring their highly anticipated shows to the Lamplight
Arts Centre. It's a double bill each night meaning you'll get the equivalent of
two one-hour shows for a measly fiver per night!
Book Online >
Sun 01 Aug 2010 - Mon 02 Aug 2010
Catch a sneak preview of some of the comedy stars set to rock the Edinburgh
Festival this year as they bring their highly anticipated shows to the Lamplight
Arts Centre. It's a double bill each night meaning you'll get the equivalent of
two one-hour shows for a measly fiver per night!
Book Online >
Contemporary Dance & Theatre
Mon 02 Aug 2010 - Fri 06 Aug 2010
For young people aged 8 -13 years. An opportunity to work with artists from Durham-based TIN Arts, learning dance and theatre skills and working together to create and perform your own work.
Mon 02 Aug 2010 - Fri 06 Aug 2010
For young people aged 8 -13 years. An opportunity to work with artists from Durham-based TIN Arts, learning dance and theatre skills and working together to create and perform your own work.
Youth Drama Summer School
Mon 09 Aug 2010 - Fri 13 Aug 2010
Five-day course running 10am - 4pm. Groundwork North East (LEAF project) in partnership with Leisureworks and DCC P.A.Y.P. Service are running another five-day drama summer school looking at issues around litter, waste and recycling.
Mon 09 Aug 2010 - Fri 13 Aug 2010
Five-day course running 10am - 4pm. Groundwork North East (LEAF project) in partnership with Leisureworks and DCC P.A.Y.P. Service are running another five-day drama summer school looking at issues around litter, waste and recycling.
Make Some (More) Noise
Tue 17 Aug 2010 - Thu 19 Aug 2010
Back by popular demand, an expanded three-day Rock School led by music leaders from The Sage Gateshead. Develop your playing skills in guitar, bass, drums/percussion, singing and keyboards, then team up to make a band and write and perform your own song.
Tue 17 Aug 2010 - Thu 19 Aug 2010
Back by popular demand, an expanded three-day Rock School led by music leaders from The Sage Gateshead. Develop your playing skills in guitar, bass, drums/percussion, singing and keyboards, then team up to make a band and write and perform your own song.
Dance & Theatre with Tin Arts
Tue 31 Aug 2010 - Fri 03 Sep 2010
This specially-designed four-day project for adults and young people over 18 with a learning disability, will provide participants with the opportunity to work together in a safe and supportive environment, developing movement and dance skills, and creating a piece of work to perform at the end of the week.
Tue 31 Aug 2010 - Fri 03 Sep 2010
This specially-designed four-day project for adults and young people over 18 with a learning disability, will provide participants with the opportunity to work together in a safe and supportive environment, developing movement and dance skills, and creating a piece of work to perform at the end of the week.
How the Koala Learnt to Hug
Wed 01 Sep 2010
Written especially for parents to enjoy with their children, How The Koala Learnt To Hug is a charming tale about the magic of family and, of course, the importance of a nice warm hug! So join Steven and a host of wild characters including Natascha the Witch and Karen the Koala for some great stories, sing-along songs, superb games and first-class hugging. All you need are your ears (and your arms!).
Book Online >
Wed 01 Sep 2010
Written especially for parents to enjoy with their children, How The Koala Learnt To Hug is a charming tale about the magic of family and, of course, the importance of a nice warm hug! So join Steven and a host of wild characters including Natascha the Witch and Karen the Koala for some great stories, sing-along songs, superb games and first-class hugging. All you need are your ears (and your arms!).
Book Online >
Jez Lowe and the Big Bad Pennies
Sat 11 Sep 2010
Jez Lowe and The Big Bad Pennies have been playing their songs and music of Northern England for almost twenty years around the folk festivals, clubs and concert stages of the world. 'Acoustic simplicity coupled with electric vitality' was how they were described in their early days, and with half a dozen albums to their credit, along with solo albums by Jez and by other members of the group, their following has continued to increase.
Book Online >
Sat 11 Sep 2010
Jez Lowe and The Big Bad Pennies have been playing their songs and music of Northern England for almost twenty years around the folk festivals, clubs and concert stages of the world. 'Acoustic simplicity coupled with electric vitality' was how they were described in their early days, and with half a dozen albums to their credit, along with solo albums by Jez and by other members of the group, their following has continued to increase.
Book Online >
Women Behaving Madly
Thu 16 Sep 2010
By multi award-winning playwright Rona Munro, performed by award-winning actress Fiona Knowles. Ever felt mad enough to kill someone? The queue jumper, the ex who made you feel small and shabby, the council official who cut your services and won’t take your calls, the people who never listen to a word you say? Carer Joyce doesn't give in to those feelings, even when provoked by mad old irritating bats like Bella! Client Rita doesn’t, she hasn't a bad bone in her body.
Book Online >
Thu 16 Sep 2010
By multi award-winning playwright Rona Munro, performed by award-winning actress Fiona Knowles. Ever felt mad enough to kill someone? The queue jumper, the ex who made you feel small and shabby, the council official who cut your services and won’t take your calls, the people who never listen to a word you say? Carer Joyce doesn't give in to those feelings, even when provoked by mad old irritating bats like Bella! Client Rita doesn’t, she hasn't a bad bone in her body.
Book Online >
18th Annual Ganesh Festival
Sat 18 Sep 2010
Kalapremi invites you to the multi-cultural event, the annual Ganesh Festival on Saturday 18th September 2010. This fun-filled day celebrates the Indian festival of the much-loved elephant-headed deity, Ganesh.
Book Online >
Sat 18 Sep 2010
Kalapremi invites you to the multi-cultural event, the annual Ganesh Festival on Saturday 18th September 2010. This fun-filled day celebrates the Indian festival of the much-loved elephant-headed deity, Ganesh.
Book Online >
Under 19s Young Bands Night
Fri 24 Sep 2010
Enjoy live music by up and coming bands. Under 19s only. Strictly no alcohol. These gigs feature local bands and occasional acts from the region.
Book Online >
Fri 24 Sep 2010
Enjoy live music by up and coming bands. Under 19s only. Strictly no alcohol. These gigs feature local bands and occasional acts from the region.
Book Online >
Intermediate Burlesque Workshop
Sun 10 Oct 2010
Following the success of last season’s workshops we invite you along to our first intermediate Burlesque workshop where you will learn how to ooze confidence and sex appeal.
Sun 10 Oct 2010
Following the success of last season’s workshops we invite you along to our first intermediate Burlesque workshop where you will learn how to ooze confidence and sex appeal.
The Grinning Idiot Comedy Club
Sat 16 Oct 2010
The Grinning Idiot Comedy Club returns with its fourth line up of side-splitting acts including Phil Kay, Barry Dodds and Charlie Chuck of Reeves and Mortimer fame!
Book Online >
Sat 16 Oct 2010
The Grinning Idiot Comedy Club returns with its fourth line up of side-splitting acts including Phil Kay, Barry Dodds and Charlie Chuck of Reeves and Mortimer fame!
Book Online >
Abba Forever
Fri 29 Oct 2010
ABBA Forever is one of the UK’s leading international tribute shows.The unique Abba sound is replicated with an incredible attention to detail, using a six-piece band featuring electric and acoustic guitars, keyboards and piano, drums and bass guitar.
Book Online >
Fri 29 Oct 2010
ABBA Forever is one of the UK’s leading international tribute shows.The unique Abba sound is replicated with an incredible attention to detail, using a six-piece band featuring electric and acoustic guitars, keyboards and piano, drums and bass guitar.
Book Online >
Facilities & Contact Details
Centre Manager: Rob Walsh
Opening Times: 9 a.m. - 10 p.m. Monday to Saturday
Box Office Opening: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. then 6.30 p.m. - 9 p.m. Monday - Friday
10am - 2pm Saturday
Closed Bank Holidays
Download a seating plan here
Contact Details
Front Street,
Stanley,
Co Durham
DH9 0NA
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tel: 01207 218899
fax: 01207 218897
lamplight@leisureworksonline.co.uk
Accessibility
Cards Accepted
