Friday, 09 January 2009

Playing live is living the dream

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Singer-songwriter KT Tunstall will play to a sellout crowd when she performs at the Sands Centre next Thursday. The tour, which has seen her visiting Japan, New Zealand, Australia and Singapore, will feature songs from her albums and a few surprises.

Arts News

Aalternative makes a return

The first Monday Alternative of the new year is Mongol: The Rise to Power of Genghis Khan (15) next week. New for this year are matinee screenings, at 1.30pm, as well as the evening showings, at 7.45pm. Advance booking is advisable. Buy tickets from Tullie House box office, by visiting www.tulliehouse.co.uk or alling 01228 618700. The other films in the season are: Man on Wire – January 19, Times and Winds – January 26, Gone Baby Gone – February 2, Four Minutes – February 9, Unrelated – February 16, My Brother is an Only Child – February 23, Out of the Blue – March 2, In Search of a Midnight Kiss – March 9, Shotgun Stories – March 16, Eden Lake – March 23, Somers Town (12A) – March 30.

Reviews

Balance and harmony, verve and fervour

Candlelit Christmas Concert Tour, St Cuthbert’s Church, CarlisleThe emphasis, as always, on seasonal music considerably extended the repertoire for the Candlelit Christmas Concert Tour at Carlisle’s St Cuthbert’s Church.

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Should people convicted of drink-driving permanently lose their licence?

Yes, they are taking a real risk that could prove to be fatal

No, a ban for, say, 18 or 24 months is sufficient

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