aiplannercumbria events & things to do in january
Exciting events and experiences happening this month in Cumbria.
The Killers Tribute v Arctic Monkeys Tribute v Sam Fender Tribute
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THE KOPYCAT KILLERS + SCAM FENDER + SUBARCTIC MONKEYS 14+ show (14-16 must be accompanied) Indiepalooza is an amazing touring indie-rock tribute festival featuring leading tributes to the Killers, Arctic Monkeys, and Sam Fender, all on night. This has sold out 1000 cap+ venues all over the country and in it’s 3rd year. The Kopycat Killers, Scam Fender and Sub-Arctic Monkeys are some of the best tributes in the world, playing huge festivals both in the UK and abroad to thousands and thousands, now all coming together on this special touring festival show. “This. Is. Great. He is selling out all over the UK!” - Chris Moyles, Radio X “This is Great. He does sound great to be fair!” - Greg James, Radio 1 4 HOURS OF WALL TO WALL BANGERS ALL NIGHT!!! - Expect Mr Brightside, Seventeen Going Under, I Bet That You Look Good On The Dancefloor, Hypersonic Missiles, Somebody Told Me, Mardy Bum, Human, When You Were Young, Will We Talk?, Do I Wanna Know, All These Things That I’ve Done, Why’d You Only Call Me When You’re High, Read My Mind, Florescent Adolescent, Glamorous Indie Rock N Roll, R U Mine?, Smile Like You Mean It, Spit Of You, 505, Getting Started, Snap Out Of It, People Watching and many more! Websites - http://thekopycatkillers.com // http://scamfender.com // http://subarcticmonkeys.com Instagram - http://instagram.com/thekopycatkillerstribute // http://instagram.com/scamfender // http://instagram.com/subarcticmonkeystribute // http://instagram.com -- "Best tribute band I've ever seen, and I've photographed hundreds" D.Cowley -- "Scam Fender sound great to be fair, this is great" - Greg James Radio One - 7.2.22 -- "I've booked tribute in LA for years, this is the best of the best" - Steve Ochs -- "I've seen Killers 50 times in 9 countries, I was blown away by this tribute" - V.Moran Hundreds more testimonials - http://thekopycatkillers.com/testimonials
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Caravaggio: Exhibition on Screen + Director Q&A (PG)
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Join us on Fri 9 Jan for a live Director Q&A with Phil Grabsky Mystery, intrigue, beauty, passion, murder… Join us as we unravel the story of one of history’s most brilliant, complex and controversial figures. Shine a new light on Caravaggio in this dramatic biography. Five years in production, this is the most extensive film ever made about one of the greatest artists of all time – Caravaggio. Featuring masterpiece after masterpiece and with first-hand testimony from the artist himself on the eve of his mysterious death. This beautiful new film reveals Caravaggio as never before. Multi-award-winning film makers Phil Grabsky and David Bickerstaff delve into the hidden narratives of Caravaggio’s life, piecing together clues embedded within his incredible art. The intriguing self-depictions within his works – sometimes disguised, sometimes in plain sight – offer a rare window into his psyche and personal struggles. Caravaggio’s masterpieces are some of art’s most instantly recognisable. No one else uses his signature blend of dramatic light, intense naturalism and bold, striking figures. His incredible paintings have captivated audiences for centuries. But there lies a deeper mystery – one that still beckons us to explore. What do these masterpieces reveal about the man behind the brush? Join us as we explore the many clues that help us understand the life – and death – of this remarkable man.
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My Childhood, My Country: 20 Years in Afghanistan +Director Q&A (12A)
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Join us on Fri 9 Jan for a live Director Q&A with Phil Grabsky Award-winning filmmakers, Phil Grabsky and Shoaib Sharifi, present a real-life epic of boyhood and manhood, filmed across twenty years in one of the most embattled corners of the globe. My Childhood, My Country – 20 Years in Afghanistan follows the journey of Afghan youth, Mir Hussain, growing up in a land ravaged by war. When we first meet Mir, he is a boy of eight playing among the ruins of the Buddhas of Bamiyan in wartorn rural Afghanistan, treating the destruction around him as a wonderful playground. It is 2002 and in the aftermath of the attacks on the World Trade Centre, US troops have landed in Afghanistan, thus beginning a seemingly endless war in one of the world’s poorest countries. This intimate feature documentary follows Mir’s journey over the next two decades, telling a remarkably personal story of the poverty, destruction, aspiration and progress that colours Afghan life today. Now a grown man with a family of his own and an emerging career as a news cameraman in Kabul, Mir’s personal journey of pride, resilience and hope is interwoven with the narrative of his nation. Mir’s story is joined by the sobering comments of soldiers, key politicians and journalists who offer insights into the bigger picture – the successes and failures, rights and wrongs over the past 20 years of conflict. Two decades on from 9/11 and the subsequent ‘War on Terror’, My Childhood, My Country – 20 Years in Afghanistan offers a uniquely personal insight into one of the most devastating conflicts of the 21st Century. After a trillion dollars spent by 40 countries and 150,000 lives lost, the film asks was it worth it, for Mir, his country and the world? This event is supported by Amnesty Group Kendal
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I Puritani: The Met Opera (12A)
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Stage on Screen For gorgeous melody, spellbinding coloratura, and virtuoso vocal fireworks, I Puritani has few equals. The first new Met production of Bellini’s final masterpiece in nearly 50 years. A striking staging by Charles Edwards, who makes his company directorial debut after many successes as a set designer. The Met has assembled a world-beating quartet of stars, conducted by Marco Armiliato, for the demanding principal roles. Soprano Lisette Oropesa and tenor Lawrence Brownlee are Elvira and Arturo, brought together by love and torn apart by the political rifts of the English Civil War. With baritone Artur Ruciński as Riccardo, betrothed to Elvira against her will, and bass-baritone Christian Van Horn as Elvira’s sympathetic uncle, Giorgio.
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La Traviata – The Royal Opera (12A)
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Stage on Screen At one of her lavish parties, celebrated Parisian courtesan Violetta is introduced to Alfredo Germont. The two fall madly in love, and though hesitant to leave behind her life of luxury and freedom, Violetta follows her heart. But the young couple’s happiness is short-lived, as the harsh realities of life soon come knocking. As intimate as it is sumptuous, La Traviata features some of opera’s most famous melodies. It is a star vehicle for its leading soprano role sung by Ermonela Jaho. In director Richard Eyre’s world of seductive grandeur, the tender and devastating beauty at the centre of Verdi’s opera shines bright.
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La Traviata – The Royal Opera (12A)
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Stage on Screen At one of her lavish parties, celebrated Parisian courtesan Violetta is introduced to Alfredo Germont. The two fall madly in love, and though hesitant to leave behind her life of luxury and freedom, Violetta follows her heart. But the young couple’s happiness is short-lived, as the harsh realities of life soon come knocking. As intimate as it is sumptuous, La Traviata features some of opera’s most famous melodies. It is a star vehicle for its leading soprano role sung by Ermonela Jaho. In director Richard Eyre’s world of seductive grandeur, the tender and devastating beauty at the centre of Verdi’s opera shines bright.
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National Theatre Live: Hamlet (12A)
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Stage on Screen Hamlet by William Shakespeare directed by Robert Hastie Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera (Life of Pi) is Hamlet in this fearless, contemporary take on Shakespeare’s famous tragedy. Trapped between duty and doubt, surrounded by power and privilege, young Prince Hamlet dares to ask the ultimate question – you know the one. National Theatre Deputy Artistic Director, Robert Hastie (Standing at the Sky’s Edge, Operation Mincemeat) directs this sharp, stylish and darkly funny reimagining.
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Comedy Club
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Malt Room Cabaret Seating | Age guidance 18+ Comedy Club is our ever-popular and ever-hilarious night featuring some of the best UK comedians on the UK stand-up circuit for your laughing pleasure. Sit back, relax, and get ready to laugh your socks off! Comedy Club January 2026 Kicking away the winter blues we welcome back our ever-popular, and ever hilarious, Malt-Rooms comedy club featuring some of the best UK comedians on the UK stand-up circuit for your laughing pleasure! This month’s cracking club features the comedy skills of Al Stevenson, Elaine Robertson, Tom Taylor and headlined by the epic comedy awesomeness that is Matt Reed! Comedy Club March 2026 More Spring Comedy fun to brighten up the day so we bring you yet another cracking comedy night featuring just the finest stand-up comedians from the UK comedy circuit. March’s comedy delights are Tal Davies, Sam Avery, Steve Day and MC-d by one of our favourite crowd wranglers – Pete Otway! Comedy Club September 2026 Here comes our ever-popular and ever-super-fun Malt-Rooms comedy club featuring some of the best UK comedians on the UK stand-up circuit for your laughing pleasure! This month’s cracking club features the comedy skills of Alex Hylton, David Hoare, Jacob Nussey and headlined by Dave Twentyman! Comedy Club October 2026 Come and join us for a night of fantastic festive funnies at our ever-popular comedy club this December! Joining us for this night of mighty mirth-filled merriment are these comedy Christmas Crackers! – Alex Camp, Louise Leigh, Edward Midgley and back by popular demand, your MC Al Stevenson! Do note that line ups are subject to change.
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The Fastest Bicycle +Director Q&A (15)
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Join us for a post-screening discussion with double BAFTA-Winning Director Michael B. Clifford The story of a London team’s mission to ‘go fast’ and their journey to the ‘World Human Powered Speed Challenge’ on Route 305, Battle Mountain, Nevada USA. There they discover an international community of speed freaks like no other. The Fastest Bicycle is a story of perseverance, as the team tackle a missing bike, high speed crashes, members departures, serious design flaws and injury. It’s also an exploration of community, as they discover that their competitors can also be their greatest allies.
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Warren Miller’s Sno-Ciety (12A)
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Bring on winter with Warren Miller! From big mountain lines and race gates to urban ski hills and unexpected destinations, come along as we carve turns and find our crew -from California, Colorado, and New Hampshire to Austria, British Columbia, Finland, and Scotland. Drop in with Olympians, urban riders, and local legends on the big screen this fall, including Daron Rahlves, Britta Winans, Judd Henkes, Sarka Panacochova, Breezy Johnson, Chris Rubens, Juho Kilkki, and more. Warren Miller’s SNO-CIETY is a celebration of the spirit of winter – wherever you ride and however you connect to the snow and the community around it. Get in on the party this Winter.
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The Luke Combs Experience
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Doors 7.30pm | Tickets £22.50+booking fee | Malt Room Standing After a sell-out show last year, join us for an unforgettable evening filled with amazing music and good vibes as we welcome the UK’s best tribute band to country superstar Luke Combs to Kendal, so put on your cowboy boots, grab your friends get ready to sing along to all your favourite hits! Since forming in 2022, The Luke Combs Experience has taken the country tribute world by storm. Selling out shows across the UK, Ireland, Netherlands and Canada. Their singer is likened to the Country Music legend through his raw but warm vocals, spot on mannerisms, uncanny looks and authentic musicianship from the band, the show brings you the closest you will get to seeing the award winning superstar! Bringing everything to get you foot stomping and fist pumping to all of this country superstars hits. If you love everything Luke Combs then come join us for a night you will never forget. With songs like ‘The Kind of Love We Make’, ‘Beer Never Broke My Heart’ to ‘Beautiful Crazy’ and ‘Growin’ Up and Gettin’ Old’, we will have something for y’all to enjoy. We want you to be able to close your eyes and feel you are standing at one of the legend’s gigs himself.
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