What's On
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Silver Singers Stanley
Mon 16 Jan 2012 - Mon 26 Mar 2012
If you’re 50+ and love to sing, this is the workshop for you. No auditions or sight-reading ability needed - just a warm, friendly and supportive setting where you can enjoy quality teaching by a professional singing coach from The Sage Gateshead.
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Babes In The Wood
Mon 30 Jan 2012 - Sat 04 Feb 2012
If you go down to the woods today you’re sure of a big surprise...
because you’ll find a fun-filled show for all ages presented by the Oxhill Youth Club - it’s Babes in the Wood!
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Fair & Tender (Performance & Workshop)
Tue 14 Feb 2012
Inspired by their work with Mercury-nominated folk ensemble The Unthanks, Jackass Youth Theatre breathes life into the testimonies of the fairer sex, adding theatrical magic to tradition. Fair & Tender tells the stories of Cruel Sisters and Maids Lamenting, of murderous trysts and tragic entanglements, even True Love. Workshop available for ages 11+
Music Icons Dance Workshop
Wed 15 Feb 2012 - Fri 17 Feb 2012
A fun and funky workshop for kids aged 8 to 16, where they can come and strut their stuff to songs by all their favourite stars! Michael Jackson, Lady Ga Ga, Madonna - they’ll all be pumping out the stereo while the dance floor’s jumping as children learn Jazz, Street, Hip Hop and Contemporary dance styles.
Writers' Open Mic Night & Poetry Slam
Mon 20 Feb 2012
An intimate setting for road-testing your poetry and prose in front of a warm and friendly audience. All spoken word performers, creative writers, musicians and singer-songwriters welcome.
Stalks and Stems (6 week hobby course)
Thu 23 Feb 2012 - Thu 29 Mar 2012
If it's better bouquets you're after, come along and plant yourself down at Stalks and Stems. This special six week course in flower arranging will soon have your pots looking blooming marvellous!
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Stars In Your Eyes
Sun 18 Mar 2012
Presented by Cleveland Youth Association. Now in it's 11th year, get ready to be dazzled as kids with oodles of talent from across County Durham, rise to the challenge and compete in a show that gives young stars a chance to shine.
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Writers' Open Mic Night & Poetry Slam
Mon 19 Mar 2012
An intimate setting for road-testing your poetry and prose in front of a warm and friendly audience. All spoken word performers, creative writers, musicians and singer-songwriters welcome.
Sticky Kids Spring Sing
Fri 23 Mar 2012
Sing along with the Sticky Kids at this live and loopy show. See Molly Muddle get into a fuddle remembering which songs to sing, while the chaos only gets worse when good friend Old MacDonald adds to the confusion.
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Loud Lounge (Under 19s Young Bands' Night)
Fri 23 Mar 2012
Here to make some noise over four more Friday nights are the region’s best emerging young bands. Hear them live and unleashed as they let loose with raw energy and original material on stage.
Slide
Sat 24 Mar 2012
Slip out for the night, slide into your seats and enjoy a fantastic evening of youth dance. Come and see young groups from across County Durham shake their thang as part of the North East Youth Dance Network. Presented by The Forge and TIN Arts.
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Wedding Flowers Workshop
Thu 19 Apr 2012 - Thu 26 Apr 2012
Two session workshop. Your bouquets will be blooming marvellous with the help of our Stalks & Stems class. And for a bit of flora, fauna and fun you can’t beat it! Learn to make the perfect flowers for that special day.
The Gibside Singers
Sat 12 May 2012
Now there’s something to sing about! Boasting 61 members, The Gibside Singers are one of the North East’s most prestigious choral groups. This ladies’ choir will be performing with The Riverside Concert Band to bring you and wonderful evening of music, melodies and song.
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O.M.G We've Been Gleed!
Fri 18 May 2012 - Sat 19 May 2012
Presented by The Stanley Variety Troupe. Well, the clue’s in the name - but expect a night full of variety at this fun-filled family friendly show. This is one performance not to be missed, because you know what they say - it’s the spice of life!
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Burlesque Workshops
Thu 14 Jun 2012 - Thu 19 Jul 2012
Let professional artiste, Bettina Spankenhaus, bring out your inner sex goddess as she guides you through the art of teasing and peeling. This six-week performance group is a development of the Lamplight’s previous courses, where you can either work alone or in groups to hone your burlesque skills in the class with sass.
Burlesque By Lamplight
Thu 26 Jul 2012
Sashay down to a tantalizing evening of cabaret as the Fascinator Lounge returns to the Lamplight with this seductive and mischievous spectacle! A risqué compere will amuse, entertain and introduce you to a whole host of burlesque acts, live music, games and humour. What are you waiting for ladies and gents? Let’s give Stanley some sass!
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Facilities & Contact Details
Arts Service Manager
Louise Strong
Box Office Opening:
Monday:
10am - 3pm & 6.30pm - 7.30pm
Tues & Thurs:
10.00am - 3.00pm
6.30pm - 9.00pm
Friday:
1pm - 3pm or 45 mins prior to each performance
Closed Bank Holidays
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Technical Specifications
Contact Details
Front Street,
Stanley,
Co Durham
DH9 0NA
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tel: 01207 218899
fax: 01207 218897