Come along to the Alhambra for a unique opportunity to watch the film and enjoy a post-screening Q&A with director, composers and the subject of the documentary: "Show Up and Start."
This insightful 47-minute film delves into the vibrant life and
evocative work of Dorothy Ramsay, a Lake District-based artist. The film charts
Ramsay’s journey from her postwar childhood in the northeast of England, through
her formative years studying at the Camberwell School of Art in London, to her
diverse experiences as a weaver and therapist, before ultimately returning to her true
passion as a full-time artist.
The documentary’s title, "Show Up and Start," encapsulates Ramsay's motivating
artistic philosophy, emphasising the importance of consistent effort in the creative
process. The film offers not just a glimpse into her creative world but also serves as
a reminder that inspiration comes from dedication and perseverance.
Enhancing the film’s atmosphere is the sound and music from Shelley Roden, an
award-winning foley artist at Skywalker Sound, and Jeffrey Roden, an acclaimed US
composer. Their contributions underscore the emotional depth of Ramsay’s story,
making "Show Up and Start" a compelling watch for anyone interested in the
interaction between life and art.
Local art gallery, Northern Lights, just a few doors down from the cinema, regularly stocks work by Ramsay. See their biography of her here.
A young Donald Trump, eager to make his name as a hungry scion of a wealthy family in 1970s New York, comes under the spell of Roy Cohn, the cutthroat attorney who would help create the Donald Trump we know today. Cohn sees in Trump the perfect protégé—someone with raw ambition, a hunger for success, and a willingness to do whatever it takes to win.
While struggling with his dual identity, Arthur Fleck not only stumbles upon true love, but also finds the music that's always been inside him. In this follow-up to 2019’s Academy Award-winning Joker Joaquin Phoenix stars once again in his Oscar-winning dual role as Arthur Fleck/Joker, opposite Oscar winner Lady Gaga (“A Star Is Born”)
Jodie Comer’s ( Killing Eve ) Olivier and Tony Award-winning performance in Suzie Miller’s gripping one-woman play returns to cinemas. Tessa is a young, brilliant barrister. She has worked her way up from working class origins to be at the top of her game; defending; cross examining and winning. An unexpected event forces her to confront the lines where the patriarchal power of the law, burden of ...
Sustainable Keswick and XR present: ONCE YOU KNOW, the intimate journey of director Emmanuel Cappellin across the abyss of a world at the edge of climate-induced collapse. His voyage into this uncharted territory is that of a whole generation turning to climate scientists, local democracy, grassroots initiatives, and mass rebellion in a courageous search for an exit.
From the BFI London Film Festival comes ENDURANCE. In a legendary feat of leadership and perseverance, Antarctic explorer Ernest Shackleton kept alive his crew of 27 men for over a year despite the loss of their ship in frigid pack ice. Over a century later, a team of modern-day explorers sets out to find the sunken ship. From National Geographic Documentary Films and directed by Chai Vasarhelyi, ...
Join us for a celebration of the life of George, a wonderful dog and certainly a man's best friend. Hear the story of local fellrunner Jacob Tonkin and his dog George, stunningly filmed over a number of years by local filmmaker James Appleton in and around Keswick and set in the mountains we all know and love. After two sold-out screenings with Q&As with Jacob and James, this is your chance to se...
A young Peruvian bear travels to London in search of a new home. Finding himself lost and alone at Paddington Station, he meets the kindly Brown family. To celebrate the upcoming release of the third Paddington film , the nation is invited to watch Paddington 1 and/or 2 in cinemas on PADDINGTON DAY: Sunday 20 th Oct.
Paddington, now happily settled with the Browns, picks up a series of odd jobs to buy the perfect present for his Aunt Lucy, but it is stolen. To celebrate the upcoming release of the third Paddington film , the nation is invited to watch Paddington 1 and/or 2 in cinemas on PADDINGTON DAY: Sunday 20 th Oct.
Come along to the Alhambra for a unique opportunity to watch the film and enjoy a post-screening Q&A with director, composers and the subject of the documentary: "Show Up and Start."
