November event listings
Your guide to what's on in Cumbria and the Lake District in November.
Garth Marenghi: This Bursted Earth Book Tour, Brewery Arts, Kendal
Thursday 6 November
Horror author Nick Steen is having visions… A sinister Black Steeple; eerie lights in the sky that look like a Catherine wheel but are not remotely a Catherine wheel… Plus a giant skeleton with a moustache. Are they omens? Auguries? Portendings of things to come? (Spoiler – yes, they are).
Wormrot, The Brickyard, Carlisle
Friday 7 November
Rolling Stones Magazine described Wormrot’s latest release ”HISS” (2022) as one of the best metal releases of the year. To understand this Singaporean band’s most unlikely journey to arrive on a list comprising the likes of Megadeth and Ozzy Osbourne, one must look back to the start where an equally unlikely signing started it all.
One Night In Nashville, Brewery Arts, Kendal
Friday 7 November
One Night In Nashville is the UK’s first downtown Nashville honkytonk live experience. An incredible live show fronted by singer-songwriter Maria Jordan. Following a songwriting trip to Nashville, Maria Jordan & Dave Heyes (JTC Records) witnessed the buzzing live music scene, honkytonks and songwriter rounds, and wanted to bring a slice of Nashville and the music that inspired Maria’s songs to UK audiences.
Diva of the Decades, The Beggar’s Theatre, Millom
Saturday 8 November
Embark on a sensational journey through the ages as we celebrate the powerhouse voices and iconic performances of the biggest Divas in music history. This enchanting stage show is brought to life by the undeniable talent of Shelley-Davina, along with other remarkable singers and captivating dancers.
Caravaggio: Exhibition on Screen, Brewery Arts, Kendal
Thursday 11 November
Mystery, intrigue, beauty, passion, murder… Join us as we unravel the story of one of history’s most brilliant, complex and controversial figures. Shine a new light on Caravaggio in this dramatic biography. Five years in production, this is the most extensive film ever made about one of the greatest artists of all time – Caravaggio.
Bat Out of Hell: The Musical, Brewery Arts, Kendal
Thursday 12 November & Sunday 16 November
Get ready for the ultimate rock experience as Bat Out of Hell roars onto the big screen this Halloween! The cast of the West End production will bring Jim Steinman and Meat Loaf’s iconic anthems to life, including I’d Do Anything For Love (But I Won’t Do That), Paradise By The Dashboard Light and more.
Lethra and The Warehouse of Thieves, Tithe Barn, Carlisle
Friday 14 November
Doors open at 7pm for a 7.30 start, with all proceeds going to St. Cuthbert’s church. There will be a licensed bar and the £10 a head tickets are available on the door.
Wolfgang Flür, The Brickyard, Carlisle
Saturday 15 November
Wolfgang Flür, iconic member of Kraftwerk’s classic lineup from 1974’s Autobahn to 1986’s Electric Café, appears with his highly anticipated new album, TIMES.
Adam Amor, The Yellow Earl, Whitehaven
Saturday 15 November
Enjoy an evening of live music with Cumbrian acoustic musician Adam Amor at The Yellow Earl.
The Singing Bones, St. Bees Village Hall
Saturday 15 November
In the midst of a biodiversity crisis, Borrowdale’s ancient yew trees are singing a special song just for you, so step into the sacred grove and let the breath sigh out of you. JP Worsfold and Anne-Marie Sanderson are two Cumbrian musicians whose haunting lyrics and shimmering harmonies weave visions of the wildlife that the Borrowdale Yews have witnessed being pushed to the brink of extinction.
Beans on Toast, The Brickyard, Carlisle
Wednesday 19 November
Folk legend Beans on Toast is coming to town. A travelling troubadour for the ages, Beans is an entertainer, singer, songwriter, storyteller – and a master of his art. Expect crowd favourites from years gone by, alongside fresh new songs about the state of the world.
Landscape, Shipping Brow Gallery, Maryport
Wednesday 19 November - Sunday 21 December
A group show curated by resident artist Jim Osborne, bringing together ten visual
artists working in Cumbria today. Exhibiting artists include Wendy Kirwood, Simon Wallace, Richard Fitton, Alannah Harton, Sara Alexander, Charlotte Stephenson, Jack Fawdry-Tatham, Roy Simmons and Celia Burbush.
Benefits + THE DSM IV + LAM, The Brickyard, Carlisle
Thursday 20 November
Forming in 2019 and consisting of Kingsley Hall on vocals and Robbie Major on synths, beats and noise, Benefits quickly evolved into a group that aims to merge noise, house, hip hop, industrial rock, electronica, and an angry social media feed to get it’s point across.
Rachmaninov’s Vespers, Austin Friars School, Carlisle
Saturday 22 November
Cumbrian chamber choir The Wordsworth Singers perform this masterpiece in the glorious acoustic of the chapel at Austin Friars School in Carlisle. The concert will last about an hour, in this atmospheric setting, as dusk falls.
Small and Beautiful, Gallery North West, Brampton
Saturday 22 November - Saturday 17 January
A new exciting exhibition to kick off the Christmas season at Gallery Northwest by celebrating small yet beautiful 2D works from a wide variety of mark-making genres.
The Fifth Step, Rosehill Theatre, Whitehaven
Thursday 27 November
Olivier Award-winner Jack Lowden (Slow Horses, Dunkirk) is joined by Emmy and BAFTA-winner Martin Freeman (The Hobbit, The Responder) in the critically acclaimed and subversively funny new play by David Ireland.
Royal Ballet & Opera: Cinderella, Rosehill Theatre, Whitehaven
Sunday 30 November
This enchanting ballet by The Royal Ballet’s Founding Choreographer Frederick Ashton is a theatrical experience and will transport you into an ethereal world where a sprinkling of fairy dust makes dreams come true.
Kula Shaker: The Inner Circle Shows, Old Fire Station, Carlisle
Monday 1 December
As Kula Shaker returns to the stage for a series of rare, intimate performances in small rooms across the UK. Each night, the band will strip back the noise and the haste to reconnect with fans in a closer setting, playing favourites, new treats, deep cuts, strange anecdotes, and audience-chosen songs in a spontaneous “by request” section. Tickets on sale from 6 November.
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