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About Us
The Kirkgate Centre is an entertainment and cultural venue at the heart of the lively community of Cockermouth, Cumbria.
We celebrate our local talent and heritage, and bring top quality professional entertainment to
our town and many other communities across the area to the west of the Lake District National Park.
Whether you enjoy films on a big screen, live music, theatre, exhibitions, shows for children and families or community events, Kirkgate has something for everyone. Our quirky character makes us a special venue for weddings, parties, festivals and conferences.
Our mission:
“Creative talent is valued, developed, and supported with opportunities for all to actively engage with and enjoy the arts, our local heritage and community life”
Our values:
Commitment – Our staff and volunteers are dedicated to delivering our mission.
Inclusion – We aim to make art, heritage, and culture accessible to all our communities.
Sustainability – We aim to ensure that the organisation is secure for future generations from both financial and environmental perspective.
Nurturing – We aim to provide an environment that encourages growth, development of skills confidence and enjoyment for all.
WHAT’S ON
Mother’s Pride (12A)
15th April 2026 2:00pm (Doors open at 1:00 pm)
Kirkgate Centre
A grieving family who own a failing pub have their lives changed by brewing real ale and entering the Great British Beer Awards. Starring: Mark Addy, Martin Clunes, Josie Lawrence Director: Nick Moorcroft Length: 100 minutes
An introduction to live sound engineering
15th April 2026 6:00pm
Kirkgate Centre
This course runs over three weeks, and aims to provide participants with the skills and knowledge required to safely set up and operate sound equipment in a live event setting. The course will give participants: An overview of the sound equipment needed for a live event, from microphones to mixing desks. An understanding of technical terminology and language what it ...
The Mystery of The Pirate Lagoon @ Beggars Theatre, Millom – Arts Out West
16th April 2026 7:30pm (Doors open at 7:00 pm)
The Beggars Theatre
The Mystery of the Pirate Lagoon A comic radio play presented live on stage. What is the mystery of the Pirate Lagoon? Join the crew of The Prospero on an adventure to find out. Will we find the treasure? Can we escape from the evil Captain Starkers? This daft and entertaining show gives you the chance to release your inner ...Secret Agent (15)
17th April 2026 7:00pm (Doors open at 6:00 pm)
Kirkgate Centre
In Brazil in 1977, Marcelo, a technology expert in his early 40s flees from a mysterious past and returns to his hometown of Recife during Carnival, in search of peace and hoping to be re-united with his son. He soon realizes that the city is far from being the refuge he seeks. Winner of Best Director and Best Actor in ...