aiplannercumbria events & things to do this week
Feb 23 - Mar 1, 2026
Exciting events and experiences happening this week in Cumbria.
Mark Simmons - Jest To Impress
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National Theatre Live: The Audience (12A)
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Returning to cinemas for the first time in over a decade, Helen Mirren plays Queen Elizabeth II in the Olivier and Tony Award® -winning hit production, directed by Stephen Daldry. For 60 years, Queen Elizabeth II met with each of her 12 prime ministers in a private weekly meeting. This meeting is known as The Audience. From Winston Churchill to Margaret Thatcher and David Cameron, the Queen advised her prime ministers on matters both public and personal. Through these private audiences, we see glimpses of the woman behind the crown and witness the moments that shaped a monarch. Peter Morgan’s Netflix phenomenon The Crown was based on this hit play that was captured live from London’s West End in 2013 and went on to become one of the most-watched NT Live productions.
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3000 Feet +Director Q&A (12A)
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3,000 Feet is the untold story of Hugh Munro, the man whose name has become synonymous with Scotland’s highest mountains. Scottish mountaineering originated in the sciences, academia and the arts. But these hill-going pioneers came across a society in the Highland glens that had only just undergone immense upheaval with far-reaching consequences. Their journeys bridged societies, language, class and culture in pursuit of the mountain summits. While modern-day athletes test themselves against these summits, Munro’s enduring list of “Mountains Exceeding 3,000 Feet in Height” has evolved into a cultural cornerstone of modern-day Scotland, building a legacy that Munro himself could never have imagined. Join us for a Q&A with director Kevin Woods and Producer Lindsay Hill | Thu 26 Feb | 7pm
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Mark Simmons – Jest To Impress
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Standard Theatre Seated WINNER Dave’s Funniest Joke of the Fringe 2024 As seen on Mock The Week, BT Sport, and ITV, Mark Simmons is a ‘master of one-liners.’ His 200+ date debut tour was not only a sell-out success but also spanned the UK, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand. Now, Mark returns in 2026 with Jest To Impress, a brand-new show packed with razor-sharp one-liners. Additionally, his quick-witted, off-the-cuff jokes – based on audience suggestions – ensure every show is unique. Meanwhile, his hit podcast, Jokes With Mark Simmons, continues to attract big names. Guests such as Gary Delaney, Sarah Millican, Milton Jones, and even Penn & Teller join him to discuss jokes that, for one reason or another, didn’t quite work. All things considered, Mark’s sharp humour guarantees an unforgettable night of comedy. Recipient of Victoria Wood Panel Prize Fringe 2023UK Comics’ Comic 2022 – Best ActRUNNER UP DAVE’s Top 10 Jokes of the Fringe 2022 ‘Master of the crisp, clean, one-line zinger’★★★★ Evening Standard ‘A talented comic with an artisan’s grasp of joke writing’★★★★ Chortle ‘Master of one-liners…his show consists of literally one liner after one liner, with one or two breaks for the audience to catch their breath before another assault on the laughter and muscles with the next segment’★★★★ One4Review ‘Absolutely hilarious’★★★★ The Scotsman
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ANGRY SQUAD: The Civil Servant and the Seven Swindlers (15)
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Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme 2026 Saturday 28th February Straight-laced tax office employee KUMAZAWA Jiro (UCHINO Seiyo) falls victim to the clever scam of genius con artist HIMURO Makoto (OKADA Masaki), losing a large sum of money. With the help of his friend— a detective — Jiro confronts Makoto, who, instead of returning the money, proposes a deal: if Makoto helps Jiro con a crooked real estate tycoon (OZAWA Yukiyoshi), who evades billions of yen in tax and whom Jiro and his tax office have been unsuccessfully pursuing, Jiro will spare him. Despite his scruples as an upright public servant and law-abiding citizen, Jiro agrees. Together, they assemble a team of colourful misfits to form the “Angry Squad”, launching a bold and grand mission to reclaim the hidden fortune. However, there is something fishy inside the tax office itself, and Jiro’s long-suppressed feelings begin to resurface… One Cut of the Dead director UEDA Shinichiro adapts the 2016 Korean drama Squad 38 for the Japanese silver screen — to thrilling and very colourful effect. Contains mild violence and offensive language. ANGRY SQUAD: The Civil Servant and the Seven Swindlersアングリースクワッド 公務員と 7 人の詐欺師 (Angry Squad: Komuin to shichi-nin no sagishi)Directed by UEDA Shinichiro2024, 120 min.Starring: UCHINO Seiyo, OZAWA Yukiyoshi, OKADA Masaki Knowing Me, Knowing YouThe True Self in Japanese Cinema6 February – 31 March 2026The UK’s largest festival of Japanese cinema, the Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme (JFTFP), is back again. This is the place where cinema comes alive! © 2024 “Angry Squad” Film Partners © 2024「アングリースクワッド」製作委員会
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National Theatre Live: The Audience (12A)
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Returning to cinemas for the first time in over a decade, Helen Mirren plays Queen Elizabeth II in the Olivier and Tony Award® -winning hit production, directed by Stephen Daldry. For 60 years, Queen Elizabeth II met with each of her 12 prime ministers in a private weekly meeting. This meeting is known as The Audience. From Winston Churchill to Margaret Thatcher and David Cameron, the Queen advised her prime ministers on matters both public and personal. Through these private audiences, we see glimpses of the woman behind the crown and witness the moments that shaped a monarch. Peter Morgan’s Netflix phenomenon The Crown was based on this hit play that was captured live from London’s West End in 2013 and went on to become one of the most-watched NT Live productions.
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