Kirkgate 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 vision is to ensure that creative talent is valued, developed and supported, with opportunities for all to actively enjoy the arts, local heritage and community life as well as being thoroughly entertained!
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Shed
10th October 2024 7:00pm (Doors open at 6:00 pm)
Kirkgate Centre
Northern Rascals present… SHED, a dance-theatre show that uses visual art, spoken word and contemporary dance to raise awareness of the mental health issues many young people face. Performed by a cast of four skilled dancers in a wooden shed, the show invites its audience to be on the outside and look in. Together, witness real-life experiences told in a ...
Mettle @ Florence Arts Centre
10th October 2024 7:30pm (Doors open at 7:00 pm)
Florence Mine Arts Centre
METTLE is a true story. It is a celebration of a man and his wartime service on one of the most infamous Atlantic convoys of World War Two. It is also an observation of a past generation who, although quietly wrestling with their demons, remained silent about their service for many years. From his childhood in Sheffield in the 1960’s, ...
Mettle @ Beggars Theatre
11th October 2024 7:30pm (Doors open at 7:00 pm)
The Beggars Theatre
To book tickets for this event please go to theBeggars Theatrewebsite. METTLE is a true story. It is a celebration of a man and his wartime service on one of the most infamous Atlantic convoys of World War Two. It is also an observation of a past generation who, although quietly wrestling with their demons, remained silent about their service ...
Mettle @ Ullock Village Hall
12th October 2024 7:30pm (Doors open at 7:00 pm)
Ullock Village Hall
METTLE is a true story. It is a celebration of a man and his wartime service on one of the most infamous Atlantic convoys of World War Two. It is also an observation of a past generation who, although quietly wrestling with their demons, remained silent about their service for many years. From his childhood in Sheffield in the 1960’s, ...