It's panto time - Cinderella at the forum, Barrow - also in BSL!

Starting from the 16 December 2011 there are 25 performances of the classic panto Cinderella at the forum, Duke St, Barrow. On Friday 23 December the 11am production will be British Sign Language (BSL) interpreted.

Barrow's Wildside at the forum 1st December

Barrow's Wildside is an exciting project that aims to improve green spaces in Barrow for wildlife and the local community. Being outside and closer to nature improves your well being too! Loads of exciting plans are being planned for young and old alike. You and your family can get involved in walks, training, practical conservation work.

Over the winter there are some interesting talks to tempt you out on the dark evenings. These inspiring talks are being held in the Studio at Forum 28 and cover a range of wildlife topics.

Thu 1 December 7.30pm-8.30pm
'Living seas'
Marine Conservation Officer for the Northwest,
Cheryl Nicholson, talks about The Wildlife Trusts’
vision of how to make wildlife thrive from the depths
of the ocean to the coastal shallows. Find out what
there is and what should be protected in the Irish Sea.
No need to book but seats are allocated on a first come
first-served basis.
Where; Forum 28, Duke Street, Barrow

'The Producers' at the Forum, Barrow

FREE Lectures at the forum, Duke Street

‘Trends in Ship Design & Propulsion’Wednesday 9 November 7.30pmAdmission FreeSpeaker: John Barnes, Editor of Marine Engineering Review
Organised by IMechE, RINA, PESC, IMarEST

‘Bashers, Gadgets & Mourners LNWR Steam Locomotive 1054’Wednesday 23 November 7.30pmAdmission FreeSpeaker: Peter Skellon, Collections Manager Bahamas Locomotive Society Ltd.
Followed by AGM
Organised by IMechE

‘From UVHS to the BBC; a Bursary Winner’s Journey into the World of TV Science’Thursday 17 NovemberAdmission Free+ PRESENTATION OF STUDENT AND APPRENTICE BURSARY PRIZES in the Studio Lecture Theatre.
Speaker: Greg Foote
Organised by BDAE

FREE lectures at the forum, Duke Street

‘Olympic Stadium-Engineering to Enhance Human Performance’
Wednesday 2 November 7.30pm
Admission FreeSpeaker: Dr Marco Cardinale PhD., ASCC Head of Sports Science & Research
British Olympic Association
Organised by IMechE

‘Trends in Ship Design & Propulsion’

Wednesday 9 November 7.30pm
Admission Free
Speaker: John Barnes, Editor of Marine Engineering Review
Organised by IMechE, RINA, PESC, IMarEST

‘Bashers, Gadgets & Mourners LNWR Steam Locomotive 1054’

Wednesday 23 November 7.30pm
Admission Free
Speaker: Peter Skellon, Collections Manager Bahamas Locomotive Society Ltd.
Followed by AGM
Organised by IMechE

Heartstart - Tuesday 13 December

Autumn Exhibition - Barrow Society of Artists

Great Movies - Great Songs from Barrow Operatic and Dramatic Society

CAST Youth Theatre - 'Summer Holiday'

7.30pm, 14th-15th June at the forum, Duke St Tel: 820000

Tickets £6/£5

CAST Youth Theatre brings to life the well known Cliff Richard Musical that will transport you, by bus, back to the 1960's. It's all-aboard for a feast of fun as CAST Youth theatre present Summer Holiday the Musical. Featuring that famous London red bus, Barrow's rendition of The Shadows and countless hits from the past including 'Seven Days to our Holiday', 'Swinging Affair', 'Summer Holiday', 'Bachelor Boy', 'Dancing Shoes', and many more. This fun filled musical will delight all ages and shouldn't be missed!

Love Learning – Saturday 14 May 2011 – the forum, Barrow

FREE EVENT - An occasion to celebrate learning and invite everyone in the town to experience the variety and quality of learning on offer in Barrow.

The benefits for learning providers involved in the event might include;

- Awareness raising

- Opportunity to showcase activities

- Provide tasters to ‘hook in’ new learners

- Contact with potentially difficult to reach groups

Exhibitor places will be free and allocated on a ‘first come first served’ basis. Interactive displays and presentations will be particularly welcome.

Learning Providers wishing to exhibit at this event should contact: Jeff Morgan, CLAF - Project Co-ordinator at ajeff.morgan@btinternet.com or ring 07762 256887

Furness Youth Theatre - The Dracula Rock Show

The Dracula Rock Show by Malcom Sircom

Thursday 5 - Saturday 7 May 7.00pm at the forum, Duke St, Barrow.

Tickets £6/£5 concessions

Featuring the Malevolent Maestro himself, Miss Shirley Holmes and Dr Watson - with their archrival Moriarty - and a host of your favourite vampires and zombies. Zany and upbeat in style, you'll be ‘fangful’ you came.

www.furnessyouththeatre.com  

A590 Youth Theatre - 'Fiddler on the Roof'

7, 8 and 9 April 2011, 7.30pm at the forum, Duke St, Barrow.

Tickets £7, £6 for concessions, box office 01229 820000.

A590 Youth Theatre and Junior groups join together for their 10th Anniversary production, Fiddler on the Roof, a powerful musical classic about a father's battle to balance his religious devotion with his love for his daughters.

A cast of 70 young people bring you one of the longest-running musicals on Broadway, Fiddler on the Roof is a timeless classic with something for everyone. Very few other musicals have so magically woven music, dance, poignancy and laughter into such an unforgettable theatrical experience.

The rousing, heart-warming score includes 'Tradition', 'Matchmaker', 'Sunrise Sunset' and the memorable 'If I Were a Rich Man'.

FREE Lectures at the forum, Duke Street

'Meteorites' – Lecture

Speaker: Dr Phil Bland

Imperial College, London

Organised by PESC, IMechE, CMI

Wednesday 13 April 7.30pm (Main Hall)

Admission Free

'Sir Leonard Redshaw' - Lecture

Speaker: Les Shore

Organised by BDAE

Thursday 21 April 7.30pm

Admission Free

For further details of all lectures please contact Keith Higham 01229 831324.

Hard 2 Beat Project

At the forum Tuesday 12 April - FREE – booking essential.

Are you aged 10-19 and want to breakdance?

If you’ve never done it before or if you’re a real pro, they’d love to see you. Get along to FREE breakdance masterclass.

Please contact Lynn Fade, Dance Co-ordinator (Cumbria County Council) 01931715546 dancecumbria@cumbriacc.gov.uk

The Ashton Group presents 'Hollows' by Alex Mullarky

Tuesday 29 March 7.30pm at the Forum, Duke Street.

Tickets £4.50/£3.50 concessions.

The ‘Apprenticed Actors Company’ return with a new play by Whitehaven writer, Alex Mullarky, winner of the ‘New Lines’ playwriting competition.

In a remote ruined church in West Cumbria, 4 teenagers meet up to drink lager, mess about and talk about the future. Avery plans to be an artist, Laurie needs a job, Adam hopes to join the army and Chris just wants to fit in.

Then 2 things happen which change their world, something right there in the ruins and something 3,567 miles away.

Come and watch Barrow’s brightest young actors perform a brand new play by a rising Cumbrian star.

The A590 Youth Theatre Easter Craft Fair

At the forum, Duke St, Saturday Barrow 26 March 2011.

Doors open 10am-3pm. Adults entry £1 Children FREE.

Abbey Musical Society - The Wedding Singer

Abbey Musical Society's The Wedding Singer by Matthew Chad and Sklar Beguelin.

Monday 21 - Saturday 26 March 7.30pm at the Forum, Tickets £9/£8 concessions.

An opportunity to see the North West premiere of this exciting new musical. The wedding singer is a love story told through lively rock numbers and beautiful ballads.

The trials that the lovers face provide tears and laughter, pathos and fun.

Don't miss the fabulous singing, sumptuous sets, lively dancing and a chance to enjoy some 80's nostalgia.

Tickets on sale now … Box office 01229 820000

FREE lectures at the Forum

'The Nuclear Institute' - Speaker: Laura Nelson

Organised by BDAE

Thursday 17 March 7.30pm

Admission Free

'Trinidad & Tobago Project (Offshore Patrol Vessels)' - Speaker: TBC - BAE Systems

Organised by RINA

Wednesday 23 March 7.30pm

Admission Free