What's on in north Northumberland - September 15 - September 22

Stage/Theatre

Tonight

How To Make A Killing In Bollywood. Alnwick Playhouse, 7.30pm. A new musical comedy about two best friends who decide to quit their jobs in a fast-food restaurant and head to Bollywood in search of fame and fortune. Tickets: Standard £10, concs £9.

Tomorrow

Paines Plough: Every Brilliant Thing by Duncan Macmillan with Jonny Donahoe. The Maltings, Berwick, 8pm. A new play about depression and the lengths we will go to for those we love. Based on true and untrue stories. Tickets: £12.50, concs £10 for disability, student, unemployed, £11 for over 60s.

FILMS

Tonight

The Beatles: Eight Days a Week. The Maltings, Berwick, 6pm. Based on the first part of The Beatles’ career (1962-1966) – the period in which they toured and captured the world’s acclaim. Tickets: £7.45, concs £6.45, child £4.45 (16 and under), baby free (two and under). Certificate (TBC).

Tomorrow till Thursday

Bridget Jones’s Baby. Alnwick Playhouse, (times vary). For once, Bridget Jones has everything completely under control and is focused on her career as a top news producer, until her love life takes centre stage once more when she discovers she is pregnant. Tickets: premier £7.80, standard £7.50, conc £7, child/student £5.50, friends £6.75. Certificate (15).

Tomorrow and Saturday

Suicide Squad. The Maltings, Berwick, 7.30pm. Assemble a team of the world’s most dangerous, incarcerated Super Villains, provide them with the most powerful arsenal at the Government’s disposal, and send them off on a mission to defeat an enigmatic, insuperable entity. Tickets: £7.45, concs £6.45, child £4.45 (16 and under). Certificate (15).

Saturday

Nine Lives. The Maltings, Berwick, 2pm. A stuffy businessman finds himself trapped inside the body of his family’s cat. Tickets: £7.45, concs £6.45, child £4.45 (16 and under), baby free (two and under). Certificate (PG).

Tuesday

Jason Bourne. The Maltings, Berwick, 7.30pm. Matt Damon returns to his most iconic role in Jason Bourne, the next chapter of Universal Pictures’ Bourne franchise, which finds the CIA’s most lethal former operative drawn out of the shadows. Tickets: £7.45, concs £6.45, child £4.45 (16 and under). Certificate (12A).

Wednesday till Sunday.

Berwick Film and Media Arts Festival. The Maltings, Berwick. The 12th edition of the Berwick Film and Media Arts Festival opens on Wednesday, September 21 and presents an array of short films, artist installations and feature films, all inspired by the festival theme this year of X – the 24th letter in the Latin alphabet. Buy your tickets from The Maltings website, on the phone 01289 330999, or by visiting The Maltings Box Office.

Live Music/Dance

Saturday

David Bowie is. Alnwick Playhouse, 2.30pm. Described as “stylish & outrageous” and “a triumph”, the David Bowie is exhibition was the fastest selling in the Victoria and Albert Museum’s history. This film takes the audience on a fascinating journey through the exhibition with special guests. Tickets: premier £11.50, standard £10.50, child/student £8.50.

Saturday

Pirate Night. Tanners Arms, Alnwick, 8.30pm to 11.30pm. Lush Acoustic Presents Talk Like A Pirate Pirate Night. Join Capt’n Carl, Catherine the Parrot and the crew o’ the good ship Lush fer music, merriment and maritime madness. Fancy dress? Aaar!

Monday

Northumberland Traditional Music Session. The Railway, Acklington. Contact Jack or Pam Daws on 01665 722835 for more information.

Tuesday

Andrew and Margaret Watchorn summer concerts. Memorial Hall, Craster, 7.30pm. Traditional Music from Northumberland and beyond. Northumbrian smallpipes, fiddle, guitar, voice and more. Admission: Pay on the door £7.50. Accompanied children under 12 free.

EVENTS

Today

Ukulele taster session. Bedlington Community Centre, 10am to 11.30am. For absolute beginners. Cost is £5 and a ukulele can be provided for the session if booked in advance. Book by emailing [email protected] or ring Diane on 07950 406223.

Tonight

Railfuture – Our Aspirations for the North East. Aln Valley Railway, Old Waiting Room, Alnwick Station, 7.15pm for 7.30pm. The new season of meetings starts with a visit from Trevor Watson, of Railfuture, assisted by colleague Ian Walker. We welcome visitors, members and their guests for a small donation towards the cost of meetings.

Tonight

It’s a Wreck! Longhoughton Community and Sports Centre, 7.30pm to 9pm. Are you interested in maritime history? Do you want to know more about the World War I and World War II wrecks just off our coastline? Please come along to this free presentation by Steve Brown (BA Hons).

Tonight

Joy of Jive. Felton Village Hall, 7.30pm. Joy of Jive classes of modern jive are continuing in full swing, and they will continue to teach in the hall every other Thursday evening. Beginners are welcome and partners are not necessary.

Every Thursday

Berwick Arts Choir. Reformed Church, Spittal, 7.30pm. A varied programme of choral music has been planned for 2016/2017. Singers in all sections of the choir will be made welcome – no audition is necessary.

Every Thursday

Gateway drop-in. Shilbottle Community Hall, from 10am to 4pm. A free drop-in to meet friends over refreshments, play cards, read newspapers, watch television or use the internet, and in the afternoon join the craft group.

Every Thursday

Learn to dance ballroom and Latin. A class for absolute beginners. Every Thursday at Marshall Meadows Country House Hotel, at 7.30pm. £2.50 per person. For further details, call 01289 307953.

Every Thursday

Tea Dance Group. Hadston Community Centre, 1.30pm to 3.30pm. Admission of £1.50 includes a cup of tea or coffee and a biscuit. Dance tuition is free.

Every Friday

Bible Meeting. Hindmarsh Hall, Alnmouth, 7.30pm to 8.30pm. The purpose of these meetings is to impart faith to those who have no faith, to restore faith to those who have lost it and to strengthen the faith of those who have it.

Saturday

All Saints Church Organ. Come and celebrate at Rothbury following the restoration of the listed All Saints Church Organ by Goetze and Gwynn of the 1866 listed Hill Organ, at 6pm. At the Inauguration of the listed, and now restored, organ it will be played by Durham Cathedral organist James Launcelot, and his Cathedral Choristers will contribute to the music. Refreshments will be available free of charge.

Every Saturday

Modern and sequence dancing. St Aidan’s Hall, Church Street, Berwick-upon-Tweed, 8pm to 11pm. Entry is £3, which includes tea or coffee and biscuits.

Saturday and Sunday

Lowick Quilt Show. Lowick Village Hall, 10am to 4pm. A display of quilts, sales table, raffle and more. Admission costs £2.50 and includes refreshments. Disabled access. All proceeds will go to local charities.

Every Sunday

Car Boot Sale. Castlegate Car Park, Berwick, Sunday morning. The event is run by the Greenses Residents’ Committee in aid of local charities.

Tuesday

Creative Cocoon - Tots. Alnwick Playhouse, 10am. Join us with your little ones every Tuesday morning in our warm welcoming environment, specially designed for little ones to play and create. Resident artist Pippa Willits will lead the creative sessions through sensory place, baby sign language, movement and making. Tickets: £4 per family (up to two children with their grown ups), additional children £4 each.

Wednesday

Aln and Breamish Local History Society. Whittingham Memorial Institute, 7.30pm. Phil Rowett will speak on Keeping Hitler out of Northumberland. Refreshments will be served. Non-members are most welcome for £3.

Thursday

Workshop – saving energy in your community centre. St Aidan’s Hall, 46 Church Street, Berwick, 2pm to 4pm. Free event. Tea, cake and sandwiches provided. To book a place contact Christine Nicholls at [email protected] or just turn up.

Thursday