Cinema, Theater & TV news

• New music residency in south Cumbria gives young talent chance to perform live

  01-03-2026 07:00 via thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk
  
  The Ulverston International Music Festival has launched the 'Lakes Side X Side' residency, which will culminate in two free concerts.
  
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• Cumbria's lost country houses to be explored in new book out soon

  01-03-2026 07:00 via thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk
  
  A new book on Cumbria's lost country houses is set to be published soon.
  
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• Artist LS Lowry's strong links with West Cumbria as new TV show airs

  01-03-2026 06:00 via thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk
  
  Legendary artist LS Lowry had strong personal and artistic links with West Cumbria as a new TV show airs.
  
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• 'Very odd' film about clone of Donald Trump streaming now on Amazon Prime

  28-02-2026 19:29 via express.co.uk
  One viewer called it the "single most idiotic film I have seen".
  
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• ‘Masterpiece’ crime thriller 'Scarface fans will love' streaming now on Netflix

  28-02-2026 16:02 via express.co.uk
  One fan said from the moment the crime drama starts "it captivates you".
  
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• Sci-fi 'masterpiece' with twist that left fans 'speechless' streaming now on Amazon Prime

  28-02-2026 14:11 via express.co.uk
  One fan said: "The twist is beautiful and heartbreaking. I love that this film makes you think, it's what great sci-fi is suppose to do."
  
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• Incredible series based on ‘masterpiece’ book streaming on Netflix now

  28-02-2026 09:34 via express.co.uk
  Among the new additions to Netflix is a series based on a best-selling book that people have praised as a "masterpiece", and it stars several big names.
  
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• Star-studded Everest film based on true events now streaming on BBC iPlayer

  28-02-2026 07:00 via express.co.uk
  A survival disaster film with an all-star cast is a gripping portrayal of the 1996 Mount Everest tragedy, and it's now available on BBC iPlayer.
  
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• 'Must-watch' war period drama hailed 'cinematic epic' now on Netflix

  28-02-2026 07:00 via express.co.uk
  With a star-studded cast featuring heavyweight Hollywood A-listers, this period drama war epic has been hailed a must-watch by fans and critics alike.
  
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• Kendal Snowsports Club founder surprised by Olympic snowboarder

  28-02-2026 07:00 via thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk
  
  John Lowther, founder of Kendal Snowsports Club was surprised by Olympic snowboarder Aimee Fuller as part of a segment on ‘The One Show’.
  
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• Film fans invited to Social Cine-Club in Kendal next week

  28-02-2026 06:00 via thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk
  
  Film fans are invited to a cinematic get together in Kendal next week.
  
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• The Coro hosting an evening with Rob Burrow's wife later this year

  27-02-2026 13:00 via thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk
  
  THE Coro in Ulverston will be hosting an evening with Lindsey Burrow, wife of late rugby league legend Rob Burrow, later this year.
  
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• Ben Shephard shares heartwarming update on Tipping Point winner who 'won at life'

  27-02-2026 10:24 via thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk
  
  Ben Shephard, host of ITV’s popular game show Tipping Point, has shared an update to fans of the show as a contestant used their winnings for IVF.
  
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• Theatre group gets ready for big show amid financial challenges

  27-02-2026 07:00 via thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk
  
  Kendal theatre group KAOS has announced its 2026 show Annie, but admit that the cost of producing it will be a challenge.
  
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• 'One and Only' UK pop star to perform in Cumbria for 2026 tour

  27-02-2026 07:00 via thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk
  
  Pop star Chesney Hawkes is set to perform in Cumbria as part of his 2026 UK tour.
  
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• A Knight's Tale 25th anniversary screening in Kendal next week

  27-02-2026 06:00 via thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk
  
  Cinema lovers are invited to re-experience A Knight's Tale on the big screen in Kendal.
  
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• Mahagonny Lacks Polish at the English National Opera

  26-02-2026 16:49 via express.co.uk
  Great singing and stirring music come to the rescue of a rather patchy production of Kurt Weill and Berthold Brecht's Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny
  
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• Scream 7 review: Low point for meta horror franchise isn’t worth taking a stab at

  26-02-2026 10:59 via express.co.uk
  Neve Campbell returns as Sidney Prescott to take down yet another Ghostface killer, but can the latest Scream sequel escape the controversy?
  
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• Huey Morgan marks 30 Years of Come Find Yourself with new UK Tour

  26-02-2026 09:29 via thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk
  
  Huey Morgan is marking 30 Years of Come Find Yourself with a new UK Tour.
  
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• 'We’re so excited to do that'- What next for Kendal man after Channel Four show?

  26-02-2026 07:00 via thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk
  
  A Cumbrian man and his partner are continuing to pursue their DIY dream after reaching the final of hit Channel Four show, Chateau DIY: Win The Dream.
  
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• 'Masterpiece' thriller based on 'one of the greatest books ever' streaming for free

  26-02-2026 04:23 via express.co.uk
  One fan said it's "possibly the most underrated movie of all time".
  
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• Four British World War 2 films based on incredible true stories are on BBC2 this weekend

  25-02-2026 18:00 via express.co.uk
  All four British World War 2 movies on BBC Two this weekend were made in the 1950s.
  
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• Concerts featuring 10cc and Suzi Quatro at Coniston's Bluebird K7 festival cancelled

  25-02-2026 18:00 via thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk
  
  Concerts featuring the likes of 10cc that were meant to take place as part of the Lake District's 'Bluebird K7- The Festival' this spring have been cancelled.
  
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• Star Wars fans amazed as 'dark' 1976 teaser trailer for original film resurfaces

  25-02-2026 16:48 via express.co.uk
  The teaser trailer was reportedly shown before screenings of the 1976 remake of King Kong and gives the impression of a very different type of film
  
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• John Wayne estate pays tribute to Robert Carradine who Duke ‘reduced to tears’ on set

  25-02-2026 16:23 via express.co.uk
  Robert Carradine's first movie role was opposite John Wayne in The Cowboys.
  
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• Netflix adds 'one of the greatest films of all time' and 'even better' sequel

  25-02-2026 15:28 via express.co.uk
  The ABBA musical classics starring Meryl Streep have been added to the streaming platform with fans calling the sequel even better than the original.
  
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• 'Masterpiece' film based on true story available on Amazon Prime - 'have tissues ready'

  25-02-2026 14:49 via express.co.uk
  Fans were moved to tears by the film, which honours heroes who lost their lives.
  
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• 'Grisly' new pirate movie is the 'best since Pirates of the Caribbean'

  25-02-2026 11:57 via express.co.uk
  Prime Video's new pirate action film starring Priyanka Chopra and Karl Urban has been praised by critics for grisly action sequences and intense performances.
  
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• 'Step inside the Lake District' - Keswick Museum launches new digital exhibition

  25-02-2026 10:46 via thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk
  
  Visitors to Keswick can now experience Helvellyn, tour Derwentwater, and play an Augmented Reality videogame - all indoors.
  
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• UK government confirms major change to Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+ and more

  25-02-2026 10:23 via thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk
  
  UK government announces major change to Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, ITVX and Channel 4 online - what customers need to know
  
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• Virtual book club set to bring Cumbrians together in accessible way

  25-02-2026 07:00 via thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk
  
  A Cumbrian bookseller is hoping to give Cumbrians an ‘accessible’ way into reading with her new virtual book club, which aims to build a reading community.
  
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• 'The audience is as important as the artist'- Bowness cinema to host open mic night

  25-02-2026 07:00 via thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk
  
  A Lake District cinema is to host its first open mic night, aiming to give local talent an opportunity to shine.
  
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• Members of The Beautiful South to bring their music to Cumbria - find out where

  25-02-2026 07:00 via thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk
  
  Members of The Beautiful South are set to perform at venues across Cumbria.
  
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• 'Beautiful' period drama based on J.R.R Tolkien's real life on Channel 4 tonight

  25-02-2026 07:00 via express.co.uk
  The period drama, depicting the life and early relationships of author J.R.R. Tolkien, stars Nicholas Hoult and Lily Collins.
  
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• Martin Lewis clashes with Kemi Badenoch over student loans on Good Morning Britain

  24-02-2026 10:30 via thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk
  
  Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis told the Conservative leader: “I am not saying nothing can be done, I am saying what you should do.”
  
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• Corrie star reveals they went to mental health hospital after hitting 'rock bottom'

  24-02-2026 10:29 via thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk
  
  Coronation Street star Lucy Fallon has opened up on her mental health struggles and how she once spent time in a mental health hospital.
  
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• Daughter of Glen Campbell brings country to Kendal with heartfelt but lively show

  24-02-2026 06:00 via thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk
  
  Musician Ashley Campbell, daughter of Glen Campbell, took to the Brewery Arts to showcase that she is simply more than just another guitar-wielding ‘nepo baby’.
  
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• The Bluff review: Priyanka Chopra thrills in John Wick meets Pirates of the Caribbean

  23-02-2026 20:36 via express.co.uk
  The Bluff review. Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Karl Urban star in this bloody action thriller produced by Avengers Endgame's The Russo Brothers that feels like John Wick meets Pirates of the Caribbean.
  
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• Cumbrian band who braved Ukraine's frontline to play in the Lake District

  23-02-2026 15:56 via thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk
  
  A Cumbrian band who recently toured on the frontlines of Ukraine will soon take the stage much closer to home.
  
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• Windermere art exhibition celebrates landscapes of the north

  23-02-2026 10:56 via thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk
  
  A new Lake District exhibition is celebrating the landscapes of the north.
  
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• Freeview urges Brits to retune their TV now as it closes 'best' channel in new update

  23-02-2026 10:34 via thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk
  
  Brits are being urged to retune their TVs after changes were made to two channels as part of the latest Freeview update (on February 18).
  
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• Coronation Street and Emmerdale set to 'evolve' as big changes coming for ITV soaps

  23-02-2026 10:28 via thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk
  
  ITV soap boss Iain MacLeod has said that a huge upgrade is on the way for the production and filming of Coronation Street and Emmerdale.
  
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• Robert Aramayo beats Hollywood giants to win BAFTA - where you've seen him before

  23-02-2026 10:26 via thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk
  
  Robert Aramayo beat out names like Timothee Chalamet and Leonardo DiCaprio to win the best actor award at the BAFTAs.
  
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• The Coro 'buzzing' with over 2000 visitors over past two weekends

  23-02-2026 07:00 via thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk
  
  The team at The Coro praised the local community for their recent support, with more than 2,000 people thought to have visited.
  
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• ‘Best film I have ever watched’ is a masterpiece period drama – streaming for free on BBC

  22-02-2026 14:31 via express.co.uk
  The film has a 95% critic rating on Rotten Tomatoes along with a high audience score, with many viewers saying they discovered it only recently.
  
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• BAFTA viewers' 3-word verdict as Alan Cumming replaces David Tennant as host

  22-02-2026 13:31 via express.co.uk
  The 79th EE BAFTA Film Awards take place tonight with Alan Cumming making his hosting debut, replacing David Tennant
  
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• 'Mind-bending' thriller that kept fans 'glued to the screen' now on Netflix

  22-02-2026 11:24 via express.co.uk
  Netflix has added a new psychological thriller that has already been praised by critics and viewers alike.
  
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• WWII film with Band of Brothers stars hailed 'greatest war movie' before release

  22-02-2026 02:01 via express.co.uk
  The film's trailer has already created much buzz and stars Brendan Fraser and two Band of Brothers cast members.
  
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• Where to stream all 14 BAFTA Best Film and Outstanding British Film 2026 nominees

  21-02-2026 19:54 via express.co.uk
  Where to watch all 14 of the 2026 BAFTA Best Film and Outstanding British Film nominees on streaming from Hamnet to Sinners, including plots and trailers.
  
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• Elton John's Billy Elliot musical confirms 2026 tour with tickets out soon

  21-02-2026 08:45 via express.co.uk
  Billy Elliot will be in residency at a number of cities this year.
  
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