A West Cumbrian theatre is restarting its live programme this month after 18 months of restrictions.
Rosehill Theatre, near Whitehaven, has a host of comedy, music and theatre shows over the next two months.
Rosehill’s Comedy Club takes to the stage, featuring four comedians from the national stand-up circuit.
Bubbly and frank stand-up comedian Aaron Twitchen starts the show, followed by Saskia Preston who was shortlisted for the BBC Comedy Award in 2013. Magician and comedian Claire Lenahan then presents her quirky act, followed by Ruth E Cockburn, who has appeared at Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, the National Theatre, and The Royal Exchange Theatre, among others.
On Friday September 24, multi award-winning comedian Rob Newman presents his Philosophy Show. Covering ancient Greece, the New Testament, electric spiders and singing Neanderthals, this stand-up performer will tickle the funny bone as much as the brain!
One of six productions by Soho Theatre, London, Sessions by Ifeyinwa Frederick is a modern play that follows a young man on the cusp of turning 30 and all the mental and physical struggles that come with entering a new decade in life. A funny, raw and bittersweet take on masculinity, therapy and depression, it takes place on Saturday October 2 and is presented by Paines Plough.
Cooking up a storm on Friday October 8 is comedian George Egg, who weaves live cooking, funny anecdotes and amusing tips.
Moveable Feast is centred around cooking on the move and features hilarious methods for roasting sesame seeds using a hand dryer, grilling aubergine on a train or frying chicken on an engine!
Christine Bovill performs an ode to legendary French chanteuse Édith Piaf on Saturday October 9.
House favourite Anna Tilbrook returns on the afternoon of Sunday October 10, this time leading a quintet with a classical programme that includes Mozart’s Piano Concerto No.12 K414 in A major and Dvorák’s Piano Quintet in A major.
Anna will be joined by violinists Elise BĂĄtnes and Ellie Fagg, Philip Dukes on viola and Louisa Tuck on cello. All are top-class musicians who are known for their outstanding talent, with links to the London Symphony Orchestra, Royal Opera, Royal Ballet, BBC Proms and more.
Girl power rules on Friday October 15 when Here Come The Girls! presents 11 tributes in one show, featuring music from stars such as Cher, Madonna, Lady Gaga, Shania Twain, Annie Lennox, Adele and others!
And on Saturday October 30, it’s the turn of Brother Wolf productions, who return to Rosehill with the ultimate Halloween story, Dracula’s Guest, based on the works of Bram Stoker and adapted, produced and directed by James Hyland.
A number of COVID-19 safety guidelines continue to be observed, including the recommended wearing of face coverings, unless visitors are exempt, and maintaining social distancing where circumstances allow.
Some shows will be popular, however, a theatre spokesman said, and anyone concerned about being seated close to people is urged to contact the box office before booking.