“…Olivia Sweeney absolutely nails it…A brilliant, brilliant performance….” Di and Viv and Rose by Amelia Bullmore, Theatre by the Lake By Ken Powell Over the last fifteen years or so, I’ve probably written more book reviews than theatre (and I’ve done a lot of theatre). […]
Theatre by the Lake is delighted to announce the cast and creative team for its magical Christmas production of The Wizard of Oz, running from Friday 14 November 2025 – Sunday 11 January 2026. Audiences will follow Dorothy and her friends […]
Theatre by the Lake is proud to present PERCY KELLY: OFF THE WALL, an exhibition of original works. Running from Saturday 25 October to Saturday 15 November 2025, this free-entry exhibition takes place across the Mezzanine and Circle levels and […]
Theatre by the Lake’s Listings We’d like to share with you information for our upcoming shows; please find listings below that cover all events at TBTL in September. Featured Shows : Pride and Prejudice By Kate Hamill | adapted from […]
“…six out of five stars…absolute perfection…” Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen adapted by Kate Hamill, Theatre by the Lake By Ken Powell There are some classics that have been so well loved that they become, frankly, overdone. I enjoy […]
Theatre by the Lake (TBTL) and Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch announce the cast and creative team for their bold new co-production of Di and Viv and Rose by Amelia Bullmore, directed by Fay Lomas. Set to open at TBTL this September, […]
Kate Hamill has written the adaptation of Pride and Prejudice appearing on our stage from Thursday 7 August to Saturday 6 September, 2025. Keep reading to find out who she is and why she’s done this… and why you should […]
“… if you’ve ever performed on stage…you will love this show…” Noises Off by Michael Frayn, Theatre by the Lake Keswick By Ken Powell I make no pretence about my acting skills – they are minimal, at best. I much […]
Life. It’s raw, it’s real, and there’s karaoke. Award-winning Hull-based theatre company Silent Uproar Productions (A Super Happy Story About Feeling Super Sad; Dead Girls Rising) presents Shit Life Crisis, a brand new sing-along karaoke play about survival and the […]
This Christmas, Theatre by the Lake invites families to step into a magical world as it proudly presents The Wizard of Oz – a sparkling new adaptation of the beloved story, set right here in the heart of the Lakes. From the […]
Theatre by the Lake proudly hosted its inaugural Volunteer Celebration Evening as part of its 25th anniversary celebrations, honouring the invaluable contributions of its volunteer community. The event, held at the theatre’s beautiful location in Keswick, provided a special opportunity to reflect […]
“…You spend 75 minutes listening to her bearing all…yet you come away feeling heard…” Local by Liz Richardson, Theatre by the Lake, Keswick By Ken Powell “Are there any trigger warnings I should be aware of?” my daughter asks me, […]
“I’m frightened of doing it without you”. Solo- storyteller Liz revisits her childhood memories and home in the North in an attempt to understand whether she still belongs there, or ever did. In this multi-generational piece, Liz takes the audience […]
Theatre by the Lake (TBTL) announces its latest Summer – Winter 2025 season of captivating productions, community events and family entertainment, continuing its landmark 25th anniversary celebrations. The new programme reflects the theatre’s passion for storytelling, artistic innovation, and its ongoing […]
Theatre by the Lake, in co-production with Octagon Theatre Bolton, Stephen Joseph Theatre, Hull Truck Theatre, and in association with Theatr Clwyd, is delighted to announce the full cast and creative team for the much-anticipated new adaptation of Pride & Prejudice, […]
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