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Burlesque Performance Group
Tue 16 Feb 2010 - Tue 23 Mar 2010

Burlesque artiste, Amber Le Fay, will guide you through elements of choreography and performance as well as the burlesque essentials of peeling, posing and teasing. The finished choreographed piece will be performed on Friday 26th March during The Fascinator Lounge.
Dreams and Reality
Wed 03 Mar 2010 - Tue 30 Mar 2010

Drop by the Lamplight to take in an exciting programme of work. During March 'Dreams and Reality' will showcase paintings by Christine Borthwick plus abstract paintings by Phil Poxon. Admission is free.
Mothers Day flowers and baskets
Thu 11 Mar 2010

Join this fun and friendly flower arranging class for a Mothers Day special.
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Fools Gold and Acoustic
Fri 12 Mar 2010

An acoustic performance by two of the North East’s most promising acoustic bands.

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The Grinning Idiot Comedy Club
Sat 20 Mar 2010

Following the successful launch in December, the Grinning Idiot Comedy Club return with more sidesplitting stand up acts. Including Angelos Epithemiou (Vic & Bob Shooting Stars), Alun Cochrane (Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow) and Ben Norris (Mock The Week)

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Open Mic Sessions - Quiet Slam Special
Mon 22 Mar 2010

Relaxed, friendly and informal sessions for writers, singers, poets and musicians. Share your creative passion, love, anger, humour or simply your sheer eccentricities with a supportive audience. Quiet Slam Monday 22nd March click for more info.
Talking Tom
Thu 25 Mar 2010

Brought to us by The Customs House Jarrow-born playwright Tom Kelly’s hilarious monologues make a welcome debut at The Lamplight.

Up to 50 FREE tickets available for customers under 26 years old!

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The Fascinator Lounge
Fri 26 Mar 2010

With its first outing outside of Newcastle, The Fascinator Lounge delivers its own unique brand of mischievous flirty naughtiness, together with a smidgen of tassels to surprise and delight you in this burlesque cabaret show.

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Cake Decorating - Easter Cakes
Tue 30 Mar 2010

Join this fun and friendly cake decorating class with Easter novelty cakes.  
South Africa Comes to Stanley
Tue 06 Apr 2010 - Fri 16 Apr 2010

Drop by the Lamplight to take in an exciting programme of work. During April a special exhibition will be mounted to accompany a visit by South African performers to the Lamplight Arts Centre during the Easter Holidays.
Chris Milner In Concert
Sat 10 Apr 2010

Chris Milner has a wonderfully relaxed style of writing, singing and playing. An artist of rare talent, a wordsmith from the old school of writing, back from the time when the lyrics really did mean something.

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Brass and Voices
Sat 17 Apr 2010

An evening of sparkling brass by the North East’s premier band and one of the North’s most popular male voice choirs.

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Quaking House & Community Centre Art Group
Mon 19 Apr 2010 - Fri 30 Apr 2010

Drop by the Lamplight to take in an exciting programme of work. A shared group exhibition of work by two of our local art groups.
Writers' Open Mic Session
Mon 19 Apr 2010

Relaxed, friendly and informal sessions for writers, singers, poets and musicians. Share your creative passion, love, anger, humour or simply your sheer eccentricities with a supportive audience.
YUVA (Youth Festival)
Fri 23 Apr 2010

YUVA is a youth initiative by Kalapremi that aims to empower young people through arts. It is the first and only South Asian youth festival taking place in Britain today and offers you an unmissable chance to experience a range of high quality and diverse performances.
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Gibside Singers
Sat 24 Apr 2010

Northallerton Male Voice Choir North Yorkshire join the Gibside Singers as guests for an evening of songs for all tastes. Don’t miss out on this special event.

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All Our Yesterdays
Wed 28 Apr 2010

Nostalgia just doesn't come any better! Another sensational show from the producers of 'Memory Lane', ‘Rolling Back the Years’, and ‘A Timeless Collection’.


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Knightsbridge Art Group Member Exhibition
Tue 04 May 2010 - Sat 29 May 2010

Drop by the Lamplight to take in an exciting programme of work. During May a first showing of members work by this Newcastle-based art group.
Stephen Venables - In the Steps of Shackleton
Fri 07 May 2010

In the last ten years, internationally acclaimed mountaineer Stephen Venables has twice repeated Sir Ernest Shackleton’s famous crossing of South Georgia. Stephen brings hackleton’s extraordinary expedition to life, using his highly acclaimed photos and natural gifts as a storyteller to illustrate this treacherous journey and capture the thrill of climbing, skiing and sailing in a place of such haunting beauty.

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Spring Flowers
Tue 11 May 2010

Join this fun and friendly flower arranging class for a Spring Flowers special.
Gusset
Thu 13 May 2010

Pauline feels trapped and is desperate to get out. She is learning to be a writer at night school and with her new book ‘Gusset Path to Life’ anything is possible.

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Writers' Open Mic Session
Mon 17 May 2010

Relaxed, friendly and informal sessions for writers, singers, poets and musicians. Share your creative passion, love, anger, humour or simply your sheer eccentricities with a supportive audience.
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Beauty and the Beast
Fri 21 May 2010 - Sat 22 May 2010

A family pantomime, presented by Stanley Variety Troupe, packed full of song, dance and laughter. Don't miss this spectacular fairytale of a beautiful merchant's daughter, who falls in love with an enchanted Beast.

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Martin Turner's Wishbone Ash
Wed 26 May 2010 - Fri 28 May 2010

With millions of album sales and concert attendances, Wishbone Ash’s heritage as one of the most enduring and best loved British rock acts is assured.

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Back to the Land Girls
Thu 03 Jun 2010

A new comedy written and directed by Kate Bramley (ex-Hull Truck Theatre). Original music by Jez Lowe (Radio 2 Sony Academy Award winner). 'Some girls just aren't cut out for farming...' It’s wartime, and there are some new arrivals in the village.

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Salsa Taster Session
Fri 11 Jun 2010

This popular dance form is set to bring some Cuban culture to the Lamplight Arts Centre! Our taster session has been designed to cater for all ages and abilities, so, come along, sway your hips to the hot Latino beats and enjoy a cocktail on us! Plus, if you don't have a dance partner, don't worry...this sociable class will have you spinning, twirling and shimmying with lots of new salsa friends!
Keep it Cash
Fri 25 Jun 2010

Keep It Cash are Europe’s leading tribute to the music and sound of Johnny Cash. Playing music from the gospel beginnings, to the full band sound and finally into the critically acclaimed and ground breaking American recordings.

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Writers' Open Mic Session
Mon 28 Jun 2010

Relaxed, friendly and informal sessions for writers, singers, poets and musicians. Share your creative passion, love, anger, humour or simply your sheer eccentricities with a supportive audience.
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

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Contact Details
Front Street,
Stanley,
Co Durham
DH9 0NA
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tel: 01207 218899
fax: 01207 218897

lamplight@leisureworksonline.co.uk
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