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Your guide to cinemas and
theatres
in the English Lake District
If you're looking for entertainment, it's
worth thinking beyond the cinemas and theatres listed lower down this page. Have a look
at what these places can offer - they are venues where you can often enjoy music recitals
and other entertainment:
The Brewery Arts Centre
Kendal
Yewdale Guest House
See also our
monthly what's on guide.
Cinemas and Theatres in Cumbria & the
Lake District
If you want your theatre
program to be listed here, just email us:
suppliers@lake-district-guides.co.uk and we'll see to it in double
quick time!
In addition to the Bowness Theatre, there
are many places where you can enjoy theatre and films, including:
Carnegie Theatre in Workington and Rosehill
Theatre in Whitehaven offer a varied programme of music, drama, films and
shows. You can enjoy the latest films at the modern six screen multiplex
Plaza in Workington or the more traditional surroundings of the Alhambra
in Keswick, Zeffirellis in Ambleside and the Alhambra in Penrith.
Bowness - The Old Laundry Theatre
Crag Brow,
Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3BX
Phone: 015394 40872 Fax: 015394 40870 Web:
www.oldlaundrytheatre.co.uk
This popular theatre deserves your support
for the fantastic programme of events it puts on each year. The delightful
venue is highly recommended, not only for its charm but also for the fun
filled evening you'll have when you visit. The Old Laundry Theatre is
situated in Bowness-on-Windermere in the heart of the Lake District. The
lively annual season of music, theatre, comedy and film starts on 27th
August 2009 and finishes at the end of November 2009. The theatre was
opened in 1992 by Sir Alan Ayckbourn, a trustee of the theatre. The
theatre season is run by a registered charity, Bowness Theatre Festival
Ltd, with financial and practical support from The World of Beatrix Potter
Attraction - the business it shares a building and facilities with. Its
design is based on Sir Alan's original theatre in Scarborough, making it
one of only six 'in-the-round' theatres in the UK (seating up to 280 in
the round or 250 in a conventional stage layout).
Web:
www.oldlaundrytheatre.co.uk
Keswick - The Theatre By The Lake
Theatre by the Lake, Lakeside, Keswick,
Cumbria, CA12 5DJ Phone: 017687 74411 Web:
Theatre By The Lake
Located just a stone's throw from the
shores of Derwentwater and nestled on the edge of the pretty market town
of Keswick, Theatre by the Lake is in a truly remarkable location. Whether
you are visiting us for an evening of top notch entertainment,
thought-provoking drama or simply to feed the ducks, this Lakeside theatre
is a must visit for locals and visitors alike. Pre-theatre meals are
available on performance nights in our Friends Gallery from 5pm. Enjoy
your meal surrounded by regular art and photographic exhibitions by local
and regional artists.
What's On At The Theatre By
The Lake, Keswick
Deserts with Nick Middleton
Thursday 4 February, 7.30pm
Main House
Explore deserts, some of the world's most extreme
environments, guided by world expert geographer, writer and presenter,
Nick Middleton. Discover extraordinary scenery, ingenious human
adaptation and rich biodiversity. Nick's work on these fascinating
landscapes has taken him to many of the world's deserts, including the
Sahara, Namib, Gobi and Atacama and he is author of over 200 books on
this subject. £13, £11 (RGS-IBG £9.50, Keswick Lecture Society £10.50)
An Evening with the Humour of Bob Newhart & Tom Lehrer
in association with Jennings Brewery
Friday 5 February, 7.30pm
Main House
Peter Gill and Andy Meller perform some of the best
sketches and songs by two of America's greatest satirists of the 50s
and 60s. Bob Newhart's The Driving Instructor, Introducing Tobacco
to Civilisation and USS Codfish and Tom Lehrer's The
Masochism Tango, National Brotherhood Week and Poisoning
Pigeons in the Park feature in a sophisticated evening suitable for
all of those with at least a modicum of a sense of humour. £13 (discounts £1 off), £10
Best of Banff Film Festival
Saturday 6 February, 7.30pm
Main House
An evening of extraordinary short films from the largest
and one of the world's most prestigious mountain film festivals.
Travelling from remote landscapes and cultures, to up close and personal
with adrenalinepacked action sports, this collection of films will
inspire and exhilarate you. There will also be the chance to win some
great prizes during the evening! For more details please go to
www.banff-uk.com £10 (no discounts)
Speaking of Palestine: Shatila Skies
Peter Mortimer
Saturday 6 February, 10am
Studio
Poet, playwright and editor Peter Mortimer talks about
his two months living in the Shatila Palestinian refugee camp in Beirut
– scene of the notorious massacre in 1982 – and how he created a
children's theatre group to perform a play in the camp. The whole story
is in his new book, 'Camp Shatila, a Writer's Chronicle' £3.00
Edward Fox in An Evening with Anthony Trollope
devised and designed by Richard Digby Day
Sunday 7 February, 7.30pm
Main House
One of our best-loved actors takes on the mantle of one
of our best-loved writers in this intimate one-man show. Edward Fox
provides a dramatic insight into Trollope's life, portraying the great
novelist through extracts from his bestknown works interspersed with
accounts from his autobiography. Among the characters that he brings to
life are The Warden Septimus Harding, Mrs Proudie and that famous
hypocrite Mr Obadiah Slope! £15 (discounts £1 off), £10
Doctor Zhivago (PG)
David Lean, 1965, 193 mins, Julie Christie, Tom Courtenay, Alec
Guinness, Omar Sharif, Rod Steiger
Monday 8 February, 7.30pm
Main House
Boris Pasternak's Nobel-prize winning drama of life,
love and adventure set against the background of the Russian Revolution
is brought vividly to life on the big screen. Don't miss it! £6; Students, U16s £4
Theatre by the Lake, Lakeside, Keswick,
Cumbria, CA12 5DJ Phone: 017687 74411
Web:
Theatre By The Lake
Moon Fool
Tuesday 9 February, 7.30pm
Main House
Deep in the heart of the forest, a King and a Queen fall
in and outof love, and a Fool tries puckishly to lead them astray.
Together, they create a heady confusion that changes the course of one
hot summer's night. In this brand new show three performers use Balkan
folk music, circus jazz and playful acrobatic movement to re-imagine
Shakespeare's well-loved play A Midsummer Night's Dream. Running time: 70 mins
Suitable for ages 13+ £13 (discounts £1 off), £10; Students £8 Under 26? Get a FREE TICKET for this show - call Box Office from Mon
4 Jan!
Wednesday 10 February, 7pm
Local Young Musicians' Concert
Main House
Not to be missed, an evening full of variety given by
enthusiastic and talented young musicians.
£5; Students, U16s £2.50
Thursday 11 February, 7.30pm
Dervish
Main House
One of the leading names in Irish music worldwide,
County Sligo's Dervish celebrate their 21st anniversary in 2010. During
their years playing together, they have developed a truly distinctive
sound, capturing the endless rhythms and complexities that go to make
great Irish music. The line-up includes bouzouki, mandola, flute,
fiddle, bodhran and accordion with Cathy Jordan fronting on vocals,
regarded by many as the most distinctive voice in Irish music today. £16 (discounts £1 off), £10; Students, U16s £8
Friday 12 February, 7.30pm
Jacqui Dankworth: 'Back to You'
Main House
Jacqui Dankworth, one the country's leading jazz
vocalists, celebrates the release of her new album Back To You,
a stunning collection of originals either written or co-written by
herself, plus a selection from her favourite songwriters including James
Taylor, Sting and Randy Newman. This concert shows off Jacqui's unique
versatility and effortless mastery of a wide spectrum of genres – jazz,
folk, soul and blues – as well as her acute sensibility as a songwriter
and lyricist. £16 (discounts £1 off), £10; Students, U16s £8
Saturday 13 February, 7.30pm
Sean Hughes: What I Meant To Say Was...
Main House
The youngest comic ever to win the Perrier award, Sean
Hughes is back with a brand new show packed with the darkly brilliant,
self-deprecating barbed wit that is his trademark. Star of The Last
Detective, Never Mind The Buzzcocks and Sean's Show, his
explosive style and quick-fire audience banter have made him a household
name and put simply, this is not to be missed.
'One of the best stand-ups of his generation'
Daily Telegraph £15 (discounts £1 off), £10
Sunday 14 February, 7.30pm
The Hot Dots
Main House
Frank Johnstone and Evie Steele met in 1928. This is the
story of these two hugely successful vaudeville performers and their
spectacular fall from grace. Acrobatic balancing, physical theatre and
film combine to tell this compelling showbiz story set against the
backdrop of 1930s Music Hall. A real one-off treat. See page 35 for
details of a workshop led by the company.
Running time: 50 mins Suitable for ages 12+ £13 (discounts £1 off), £10; Students £8 Under 26? Get a FREE TICKET for this show - call Box Office from Mon
4 Jan!
Monday 15 February, 7.30pm
Still Breathing
Main House
2FaCeDDaNcE is one of the UK's leading dance companies with a
sell-out first UK tour and a clutch of awards to its credit. This brand
new work takes their unique fusion of break, street and contemporary
dance to a new level. Still Breathing is an hour of
highly-charged physical dance from six male dancers and award-winning
choreographer Tamsin Fitzgerald. Click here for details of a workshop
led by the company.Running time: 65 mins Suitable for ages 8+ £14, £12, £10 (discounts £1 off); Students £8 Under 26? Get a FREE TICKET for this show - call Box Office from Mon
4 Jan!
Theatre by the Lake, Lakeside, Keswick,
Cumbria, CA12 5DJ Phone: 017687 74411
Web:
Theatre By The Lake
Tuesday 16 February, 7.30pm
Hoof!
Main House
Over the last six years this cult improv show has
established itself as one of the UK's unique live events. A bare stage
transforms into a visual, verbal and musical feast as four performers
and a musician catapult the audience into a totally improvised world.
Not sketch comedy or improv games but two fantastical tales created 'on
the Hoof'! Click here for details of workshops led by the company.
Suitable for ages 12+
£14, £12, £10 (discounts £1 off); Students £8 Under 26? Get a FREE TICKET for this show - call Box Office from Mon
4 Jan!
Wednesday 17 February, 7.00pm
Bedtime Stories
As night draws in Storytree – a unique fusion of puppetry, shadows
and performance – hosts a vibrant evening of traditional, family stories
from Cumbria and beyond. Settle down, snuggle up and sink into a magical
world under the boughs of our majestic 'tree'.
Running time: 60 mins Suitable for family groups of all ages £7 (no discounts) Under 26? Get a FREE TICKET for this show - call Box Office from Mon
4 Jan!
Wednesday 17 February - Thursday 18 February, 7.30pm
Move over Moriarty
Main House
Award-winning comedy duo LipService return as Holmes and
Watson. Sherlock Holmes investigates the garibaldi biscuit affair, a
case as impenetrable as a London pea souper. Down at the Strand Theatre,
fear stalks the backstage corridors as artistes are murdered by an
unseen hand. Meet the Musical Motherless Twins, Death Defying Dan and
his Whelk Infested Tank of Terror and Molotov, the Mind Man of Minsk.
£16, £14, £10 (discounts £1 off); Students £8
Under 26? Get a FREE TICKET for this show - call Box Office from Mon
4 Jan!
Thursday 18 February - Thursday 27 May, 7.00pm
In the Fool's Company
Circle Gallery
Join Ian Douglas to find out What happened to Jack
after the death of that giant?, Did the goat ever get down out of the
tree? and What do you find in the stomach of a whale? An
evening of storytelling and music fit for anybody's ear. £3
Friday 19 February, 7.30pm Pluck: The Specialists
Main House
The three most stupid musicians in the world have been
invited to perform at last! Highly strung violinist Yarlsberg has
designs on the perfect concert and ever enthusiastic Mr Abanathie aims
to please with a variety of instruments. Meanwhile, budget celebrity
Kadifachi's surprisingly passionate relationship with her cello
threatens to hijack the entire performance…Join Pluck in their hilarious
new show of classical buffoonery – String Trio meets Marx Brothers!
Suitable for ages 8+ £14, £12, £10 (discounts £1 off); Students £8 Under 26? Get a FREE TICKET for this show - call Box Office from Mon
4 Jan!
Friday 19 February, 11.30am & 3.00pm
Ugly Beauty
Studio
In the Kingdom of Rumours there lives a princess.
Princess Suzanna the Beautiful. But why is she so sad? And what in the
world will make her happy? Only Melodious, the cripple, has the gift to
unlock the truth behind the mask. A theatrical performance using acting,
puppets, shadows and music for everyone from six years old to 106 years
young. Running time: 60 mins Suitable for ages 6+ £7 (no discounts) Under 26? Get a FREE TICKET for this show - call Box Office from Mon
4 Jan!
Theatre by the Lake, Lakeside, Keswick,
Cumbria, CA12 5DJ Phone: 017687 74411
Web:
Theatre By The Lake
Sunday 21 February, 7.30pm
Victoria Sayles (violin) and Martin Cousin (piano)
Pre-concert talk by Brian Richardson at 6.45pm
Main House
Victoria Sayles is an exciting young violinist sponsored
by the Countess of Munster Musical Trust with a developing career as a
soloist. She will be accompanied by the distinguished pianist Martin
Cousin. Her varied programme includes music by Beethoven, Schubert,
Rimsky-Korsakov, Lutoslawski's powerful Subito and Franck's
dramatic Sonata, a challenge for both performers. £13.50, £8, £3; Students, U16s £7, £4
Monday 22 February - Tuesday 23 February, 7.30pm (2pm matinee on
Tue)
The Sorcerer by Gilbert & Sullivan
Main House
In this new, innovative and stylish production of
The Sorcerer, Opera della Luna moves the story from its quaint
Victorian setting to sleepy rural Britain in the 1970s. John Wellington
Wells, celebrated dealer in “magic and spells”, spreads chaos and havoc
when he places a powerful aphrodisiac in the village hall tea-pot. The
resulting revelations cause many a terrible surprise. £19, £17, £15, £13, £10 (discounts £1 off); Students,
U16s £9; Matinée £14
Wednesday 24 February, 7pm
My Mother Told Me Not To Stare
A deliciously dark operetta for curious children and their grown ups
Main House
Once upon a time, in the town of Upper Crumble, six
children went missing…In Bobby Rogers' town, everyone lives very normal
lives. But Bobby has noticed that a child who was there one minute is
gone the next. Disappeared. Over six progressive stories, we hear about
the disappeared, those kids who did something naughty and were sent to a
place from which they never returned. Suitable for ages 8 + £12 (discounts £1 off), £10; Students £8 Under 26? Get a FREE TICKET for this show - call Box Office from Mon
4 Jan!
Thursday 25 February - Sunday 28 February
The 11th Keswick Film Festival
Main House and Studio
How to follow our 10th anniversary festival last year?
That is what we are working on as this brochure goes to press. Feedback
includes 'best film festival anywhere', 'another wonderful
festival, can't wait for next year!' and 'we come each year
specially and hope to do so again' so if you haven't been to the
festival do come and try it out. We begin with the opening party and
Gala Screening at the theatre for passholders and invited guests on the
evening of Thu 25 February, followed by three days of around 30 films,
visiting directors and filmmakers. Each year we try to bring something
different to Keswick. Visit our website at
www.keswickfilmclub.org for
regular updates or send your enquiry to
info@keswickfilmfestival.org
Top of the World Monday 1 March, 7.30pm Main House
In 1953 beekeeper Edmund Hillary and porter Tenzing
Norgay began their treacherous ascent of Everest. Taking inspiration
from their biographies and the Oscarnominated documentary The
Conquest of Everest, Spike Theatre re-tells the story behind one of
the greatest achievements of the 20th century. Incorporating projected
animation, puppetry, and a whole load of snow , two heroic performers
bring to life this epic tale of adventure, bravery and international
fame. Running time: 70 mins Suitable for ages 7+
£13 (discounts £1 off), £10; Students £8 Under 26? Get a FREE TICKET for this show - call Box Office from Mon
4 Jan!
ID:me
direction and choreography by Dylan Quinn, Tuesday 2 March, 7.30pm Main House
Four different doorways, four different lives: behind each front door
a dancer moves to a unique rhythm. ID:me beautifully weaves
true stories with captivating and surprising choreography and stunning
original music. It will make you smile, fire your imagination and
challenge your perceptions of community.
Running time: 60 mins Suitable for ages 10+ £13 (discounts £1 off), £10; Students £8
......Under 26? Get a FREE TICKET for this show - call Box Office from
Mon 4 Jan
Theatre by the Lake, Lakeside, Keswick,
Cumbria, CA12 5DJ Phone: 017687 74411
Web:
Theatre By The Lake
Class Acts
Tuesday 2 March - Wednesday 3 February, 7pm
Studio
Following the success of this event in 2009, we are
delighted to host two evenings of unique performances by local secondary
school groups in our Studio. This experience presents an opportunity for
young performers to work alongside professional theatre practitioners to
experiment with dance, drama, music and technology. Expect tears,
terror, love and laughs! May contain strong language and adult themes.
£7 (discounts £1 off); Students £5 Under 26? Get a FREE TICKET for this show - call Box Office from Mon
4 Jan!
Words by the Water Literature Festival - Another word-packed, idea-filled programme
Friday 5 March - Sunday 14 March, Main House and Studio
Facts and fiction, ideas and inspiration: there will be
a cacophony of words from the 5-14 March at Theatre by the Lake when the
Ninth Words by the Water Literature Festival takes place. A crowd of
readers and writers will jostle together in a book-induced euphoric
haze. We can't claim to provide something for everyone or to please all
the people all of the time but we feel confident that those with an open
mind, love of words, and a curiosity about the world will enjoy the
sheer diversity of the programme. Be adventurous, be curious, try the
unknown, and treat yourself to many events at the festival.
Festival Pass A: This pass gives entry to all events in the Main House during the
Words by the Water Literature Festival from Friday 5 March - Tuesday 9
March inclusive.
Please note that if you buy a pass online the Box Office will
allocate a seat for you for the duration of the pass. If you wish to
choose your own seat then you should buy your pass over the telephone by
calling 017687 74411. The cost is £130. Day tickets are also available
for many different speakers and writers. See the theatre website for
full details.
Theatre by the Lake, Lakeside, Keswick,
Cumbria, CA12 5DJ Phone: 017687 74411
Web:
Theatre By The Lake
Kit and the Widow - Two Men and a Piano: Comedy Cabaret
Saturday 6 March, 7.30pm - 9.30pm Main House
Songs and harmless badinage from these witty and clever practitioners
of the gentle art of cabaret review – sometimes with less gentle satire. (includes 20 minute interval) £15
Theatre by the Lake, Lakeside, Keswick,
Cumbria, CA12 5DJ Phone: 017687 74411
Web:
Theatre By The Lake
Tuesday 9 March, 9pm - 10.30pm Open Mic Cabaret with students from the University of Cumbria
Monday 15 March - Tuesday 16 March, 7.30pm Huck
Written by James Graham from the novel by Mark Twain
Main House
Join Huck, an outcast teenager, and Jim, a runaway
slave, as they flee down the Mississippi on their makeshift raft.
Adventures grow wilder and stories taller as they journey through a
young America, searching for freedoms without and freedoms within. Mark
Twain's all-time classic novel is brought crashing on to the stage by
award-winning theatre company Shapeshifter. With live music and a
charmingly funny script, Huck is a messy, raucous and uncouth
epic for young, old and everyone in between.
Contains issues of racism and slavery. Suitable for ages 8+
£16, £14, £10 (discounts £1 off); Students £8 Under 26? Get a FREE TICKET for this show - call Box Office from Mon
4 Jan!
Wednesday 17 March, 7.30pm
Trio Con Brio Copenhagen
Soo-Jin Hong (violin), Soo-Kyung Hong (cello) and Jens Elvekjaer
(piano)
Pre-concert talk by Jens Elvekjaer at 6.45pm,
Main House
The brilliant reviews which have followed this
well-named Trio promise an nforgettable musical experience. The concert
takes us on a journey through the development of the piano trio. A trio
by Haydn is followed by Beethoven's atmospheric Ghost Trio. The
concert ends with Ravel's ravishing Trio which he completed at
the beginning of the First World War.
£13.50, £8, £3; Students, U16s £7, £4
Friday 19 March - Saturday 20 March, 8pm
Water's Edge
Studio
After their sell out show last year, Keswick trio
Water's Edge return having recently completed their third album
Natural Neon. The band play well crafted melodic songs with a
dynamic edge. Supported by talented local singer-songwriters Sid Wright
on Friday and Keswick's very own Anne Marie Quinn on Saturday, this
promises to be a great evening of original Cumbrian music.
£6; U16s £5
Sunday 21 March, 7.30pm
An Evening with John Hallam & Friends featuring 'Spats' Langham
Studio
An evening of swinging and entertaining jazz in the
company of reeds player, John Hallam, one of the UK's finest jazz
musicians and very popular with local audiences. He makes a welcome
return visit, this time accompanied by Roy Cansdale on bass and Paul
Adams on drums. John's special guest is the inimitable, and very popular
guitarist and vocalist, 'Spats' Langham.
£12.50 (no discounts)
Tuesday 23 March - Wednesday 24 March, 7.30pm A Father for My Son by Jenny Coverack
Studio
Jenny Coverack stars in her own one-woman play (as seen
in the Antarctic) about the remarkable Kathleen Scott, widow of explorer
Captain Robert Scott who died on the polar ice a century ago. Kathleen
was a traveller and sculptor, friend of Isadora Duncan; she went
barefoot, preferred to sleep outside (even in London) and cared for
refugees in Macedonia. And she wanted a son – but not necessarily a
husband.
£14 (discounts £1 off, RGS-IBG £12); Students, U16s £8
Saturday 27 March - Saturday 17 April, Stones in his Pockets by Marie Jones
directed by Stefan Escreet, designed by Imogen Cloet
Main House
Stones in his Pockets is the
award-winning, hilarious and sometimes poignant tale of a quiet Irish
community and the change it undergoes with the arrival of a massive
Hollywood movie shoot. This is a two-man tour de force featuring Theatre
by the Lake favourites, Dennis Herdman and James Nickerson. In a
triumph of characterisation and physical comedy they play a “cast of
thousands”'- including the two Irish fellas intent on becoming big
movie players, the diva lead Hollywood actress whose Irish accent leaves
a lot to be desired, a Scots minder and the last surviving extra from
The Quiet Man.
Winner of the prestigious Olivier and
Evening Standard awards for Best Comedy after running for four record
breaking years in the West End, it then ran on Broadway and received a
Tony Award nomination for Best Comedy. Strong language Audio-described performance:
Wed 7 April, 2pm
Captioned
performance: Sat 10 April, 2pm £22.50 - £8
Sunday 28 March, 7.45pm Play number 1...writer as yet unknown!
Studio
Last year the Barrow-based Apprenticed Actors Company
wowed Studio audiences with Trilogy. This year they return with
a new play written by a young and as yet unknown West Cumbrian writer.
At the time of going to press the search to find that young person is
not yet over, and so we don't know who the winning writer of the play
will be! But what we do know is this…it will be a fresh, young, new play
with edge and ambition! £7 (discounts £1 off); Students £5 Under 26? Get a FREE TICKET for this show - call Box Office from Mon
4 Jan!
Sunday 28 March, 7.30pm
Abba Fever Main House
Help Keswick's Scout Group celebrate their centenary by
enjoying an evening of live music from one of the best Abba tribute
groups around. This five piece band takes you back to the 70s with the
biggest hits, live vocals, authentic costumes and exciting choreography.
Join in and enjoy all your favourites including Dancing Queen, Mamma
Mia, Super Trouper and many more in this two hour spectacular!
£16 (discounts £1 off); Students, U16s £8
Thursday 8 April - Saturday 10 April, 7.45pm (2.15pm matinee on Sat)
Like a Virgin by Gordon Steel
Studio
Peppered with Madonna's hits, Like A Virgin is
both hilarious and tragic by turn as it explores the pubescent lives of
two best friends, Angela and Maxine, as they seek to make it to the
Top of the Pops. Filled with all the usual teen interests: parties,
clothes, boys and secret handshakes, a revelation about Angela soon
changes the path of their lives forever.
£13 (discounts £1 off); Students, U16s £8
Sunday 11 April, 11.30am & 3.00pm Journey of Turtle
Studio
In the beginning turtle was shiny and fast, always
impatient, always in a hurry, but then one day he had a terrible
accident…Turtles are old, millions of years old, as old as dinosaurs, as
old as some hills. Take an imaginative journey through the evolution of
this most fascinating and ancient creature. A beautiful story told with
shadows and table-top puppets. Running time: 50 mins
Suitable for ages 5 + £7 (no discounts) Under 26? Get a FREE TICKET for this show - call Box Office from Mon
4 Jan!
Wednesday 14 April - Saturday 17 April, 7.45pm Going Straight by Richard Harris
Studio
In this corkscrew of a thriller, former East End villain
Ray and his sharp tongued wife Brenda accept a holiday invitation from
his ex-partner in crime, Michael, now retired and living it up in Spain.
So begins a twisting tale of deceit with mounting tension from one of
this country's best known playwrights whose smash hits include
Business of Murder, Outside Edge and Stepping Out.
£8 (no discounts)
Theatre by the Lake, Lakeside, Keswick,
Cumbria, CA12 5DJ Phone: 017687 74411
Web:
Theatre By The Lake
Monday 19 April, 7.30pm
Singin' in the Rain (U) Stanley Donen, 1952, 102 mins, Gene Kelly, Donald O'Connor, Debbie
Reynolds
Main House
Is there a film clip shown more often than the title
number of this astoundingly popular musical? The rest of the movie is
great too so join us for an unforgettable evening of song and dance on
the silver screen.
£6; Students, U16s £4
Tuesday 20 April, 7.30pm A Night at the Opera
Main House
Join us for a night of opera favourites. London Festival
Opera draws its singers from the Royal Opera, English National Opera,
Scottish Opera and Glyndebourne Festival Opera. Dressed in period
costumes, they will present a programme of excerpts from popular operas
and operettas, with arias and ensembles from The Marriage of Figaro,
The Magic Flute, The Barber of Seville, Carmen, La Traviata and
La Bohème to name but a few. £16, £14, £10 (discounts £1 off); Students, U16s £9
Wednesday 21 April, 7.30pm Chris Packham: Never Mind the Buzzards
Main House
Fifty things you never knew about nature in the raw: Why
do lizards sneeze? Why do glow-worms glow? Why were dinosaurs so big?
What is a mollymawk? Using his own superb photographs, Chris Packham
relates his encounters with wonderful wildlife to explain why badgers
are so sparing with their poo and why some birds eat snot. A fun and
informative evening for anyone interested in birds, mammals, insects,
reptiles or plants. £15 (discounts £1 off), £10; Students, U16s £8
Thursday 22 April, 7.30pm
Peatbog Faeries
Main House
Based on the Isle of Skye, The Peatbog Faeries have been
described as 'the future of Celtic dance music'. Their music embodies
many styles and influences which take them from traditional jigs and
reels through jazz, hip hop, reggae and more. This is high octane Celtic
music so be prepared for toe-tapping tunes! £16 (discounts £1 off), £10; Students, U16s £8
Friday 23 April, 7.30pm Eric Knowles: Antique Antics
Meet and Greet (ticket holders with antiques only) at 6.30pm
Main House
Join Eric Knowles, an expert who appeared on The
Antiques Roadshow for 20 years, for an evening of reminiscences,
anecdotes and images of beautiful objects. During a 'meet and greet' he
will select 25 audience treasures which he will discuss in part two of
this fascinating evening. Have you got 'cash in your attic'? Find out
with Eric Knowles! £15 (discounts £1 off), £10; Students, U16s £8
Saturday 24 April, 8.00pm Barry Cryer & Ronnie Golden
Main House
A welcome return for the godfather of comedy joined on
this occasion by Ronnie Golden. Following three years of sell-out shows
at the Edinburgh Festival, the comedy duo have now hit the road. Mixing
Barry's laser sharp oneliners with Ronnie's twisted Rock & Roll humour
they present a riot of jokes, songs and general frivolity. £18.50, £17, £10 (no discounts); Under 16s £8
Sunday 25 April, 3.30pm Concert for Children: The European Union Chamber Orchestra
Matthias Wollong (director), Freddy Kempf (piano)
Main House
Preceding their main evening concert, the European Union
Chamber Orchestra will entertain younger listeners with a concert
featuring music from the evening concert and a variety of other pieces
chosen for their appeal to younger listeners. It will be a great
opportunity to hear an internationally acclaimed chamber orchestra. Part
of the Orchestras Live Cumbria Series. £3 (children accompanied by up to two adults)
Sunday 25 April, 7.30pm
The European Union Chamber Orchestra Matthias Wollong (director), Freddy Kempf (piano)
Main House
The distinguished EUCO will play a contrasting programme
– Haydn's La Passione Symphony, Warlock's Capriol Suite,
Hindemith's Trauermusik and Mozart's 14th Piano Concerto.
Freddy Kempf is one of today's most successful young pianists, a
virtuoso and sensitive musician. This is the fifth Keswick concert in
the Orchestras Live Cumbria Series, funded by Arts Council England and
Northern Rock Foundation. £17, £10, £3; Students, U16s £8, £5
Monday 26 April, 7.30pm Stephen Venables: In the Steps of Shackleton
Main House
Twice in the last ten years, internationally acclaimed
mountaineer Stephen Venables has repeated Sir Ernest Shackleton's famous
crossing of the glacial mountains of South Georgia in the Antarctic. In
his new lecture, Venables brings Shackleton's extraordinary and
ill-equipped journey to life, with photographs that capture the thrill
of climbing, skiing and sailing in a place of haunting beauty. £15 (discounts £1 off), £10; Students, U16s £8
Wednesday 28 April, 7pm Sing-a-long-a Sound of Music
Join us for a screening of the classic Julie Andrews
film musical in glorious, full-screen technicolor, complete with
subtitles so that the whole audience can sing along! Take part in the
fancy-dress competition in which everyone who has come in costume is
invited onto the stage to show off their fantastic tailoring skills. So
get those vocal chords warmed up, cut up those chintz curtains and hurry
down for the perfect night out. Fancy dress is not obligatory but highly
recommended! £15, £13 (discounts £1 off); Students, U16s £9
Thursday 29 April, 7.30pm
Silent Film Special; the best silent
shorts of Laurel and Hardy and Buster Keaton
Main House
Don't miss this clash of the comic titans as Buster
Keaton's most surreal, gag-filled feature goes head to head with the
best silent shorts of Laurel and Hardy. Stan and Ollie destroy Jimmy
Finlayson's house in Big Business while Buster tries to win
back his girl in Sherlock Junior, which includes the famous
'walking into the screen' sequence which so influenced Terry Gilliam and
the Pythons. All stunningly accompanied by Neil Brand, the 'Doyen of
Silent Film Accompanists'.
£8; Students, U16s £6
Theatre by the Lake, Lakeside, Keswick,
Cumbria, CA12 5DJ Phone: 017687 74411
Web:
Theatre By The Lake
Friday 30 April, 7.30pm Elkie Brooks – 50th Anniversary Tour
Main House
Following her sell-out performance here in 2008, Elkie
Brooks returns by popular demand. With numerous hit singles, million
selling albums and awards, her annual tours regularly attract over
30,000 fans. Performing some of her classic hits, blues, jazz and
perhaps a song or two from her recent album, this will be an electric
evening guaranteed to leave you begging for more. £24 (discounts £1 off), £16
Saturday 1 May - Monday 3 May, 7.45pm
Signs of a Star-Shaped Diva by Nona Shepphard
Studio
Undertaker Sue Graves has to make a life-changing
decision. In the process she creates a northern diva alter-ego, Tammy
Frascati and lip-synchs her way through big numbers by Judy Garland,
Dolly Parton, Billie Holiday, Dusty Springfield and Patsy Cline.
Signs of Star-Shaped Diva takes us on an emotional rollercoaster of
signed song, interpreting and telling the stories of songs that have
touched a generation of music lovers... but it is Sue's story that will
touch your heart. The show features signed songs, and all shows are Audio Described and
captioned.
For a flavour of the show, check out their video on
YouTube £14 (discounts £1 off); Students, U16s £8
Saturday 1 May, 7.30pm Black Umfolosi 5
Main House
An energetic night of song and dance from southern
Africa. Black Umfolosi were formed in 1982 by school friends in
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe and in 2010 the Black Umfolosi 5 continue to present
their spectacular songs and dances with a new line-up. Their trademark
harmonies, intricate rhythms and clicking are complemented by
choreography ranging from subtle steps to vibrant stomping and leaping.
Their famous thumping gumboot dances showcase the traditional styles and
rituals of the South African mining regions and are a big hit with
audiences everywhere.
£16 (discounts £1 off), £10; Students, U16s £8
Tuesday 4 May - Saturday 8 May, 7.30pm
The Gondoliers by Gilbert & Sullivan
Main House
Keswick Amateur Operatic Society stages one of Gilbert &
Sullivan's most popular light operas. Newly-wed gondoliers Marco and
Giuseppe learn that one of them is really the King of Barataria. But
which one is the royal? Their wives are delighted at the prospect of
being a Queen. But all is not what it seems…Chris Briggs and David
Sutton return as director and musical director. £11.50, £10, £9, £7.50; U16s £6 (discounts £1 off –
Tuesday night only).
The 19th Jennings Keswick Jazz Festival 2010 starts early at Theatre
by the Lake with four days of special jazz events... Main House: £18, £16, £10 (no discounts) Studio: £12.50 (no discounts)
Sunday 9 May, 8pm The 19th Jennings Keswick Jazz Festival 2010
Clare Teal: with special guest Alan Barnes
Main House
Monday 10 May, 8pm
Pasadena Roof Orchestra
Main House
Main House: £18, £16, £10 (no discounts) Studio: £12.50 (no discounts)
Theatre by the Lake, Lakeside, Keswick,
Cumbria, CA12 5DJ Phone: 017687 74411
Web:
Theatre By The Lake
Fryer-Barnhart International All-Star Jazz Band (USA/UK)
The 19th Jennings Keswick Jazz Festival 2010
Wednesday 12 May, 8pm
Main House
The 19th Jennings Keswick Jazz Festival 2010 starts early at Theatre
by the Lake with four days of special jazz events...
Main House: £18, £16, £10 (no discounts)
Studio: £12.50 (no discounts)
Wednesday 12 May, 8.15pm Hot Fingers
Spats Langham, Danny Blyth and Malcolm Sked
Monday 17 May - Tuesday 18 May, 7.30pm
Giselle
Main House
Giselle
is the ultimate Romantic ballet, a tale
of innocence, betrayal and the edemptive power of true love. Set to the
original stunning scoreby Adolphe Adam and featuring atmospheric
costumes and sets plus of course Independent Ballet Wales' remarkable
dancers interpreting expansive choreography, this production promises to
be the most thrilling and entertaining dance event of the year.
Public Booking opens on Mon 4 January at 9.30am
£19, £17, £15, £13, £10 (discounts £1 off); Students £9
Under 26? Get a FREE TICKET for this show - call Box Office from Mon
4 Jan!
Wednesday 19 May - Tuesday 23
May
Keswick Mountain Festival: Five Days of Adventure
Main House and Studio
This year's line-up of speakers will inspire seasoned
adventurers and arm-chair explorers alike. Lakes-based climber Leo
Houlding talks about the film (shot by Alistair Lee) of his ambitious
expedition to make the first free ascent of the daunting north face of
Mount Asgard on Canada's Baffin Island. Minerturned- climber Andy Cave,
author of Learning To Breathe, will tell of his assault (and a
colleague's tragic accident) on the north face of Changabang, one of the
hardest routes in the Himalaya. For further information and details of
other speakers, visit
www.keswickmountainfestival.co.uk
Lakeland Mountain Heroes
Presented by Wild Country
Sponsored by the Lake District National Park,
Wednesday 19 May, 6.30pm - 8pm
Main House
A fascinating evening with Dave Birkett, Climber & Doug Scott CBE,
Mountaineer. Two very different men, born and bred in the lakes, both
with different experiences and amazing stories. Robin Ashcroft will be
hosting the evening which will include film footage, lectures,
interviews plus a Q&A session.
£14 (no discounts)
Lakeland Fell Running Heroes
Joss Naylor, Kenny Stuart and Keith Richardson
Sponsored by the Lake District National Park,
Wednesday 19 May, 8.30pm - 10pm
Main House
An evening with the legendary Lake District fell runner and shepherd
Joss Naylor and his fell running compatriot and admirer Kenny Stuart.
The evening is hosted by writer Keith Richardson, author of 'Joss'
(published by River Greta Writer) the highly acclaimed biography of Joss
Naylor. Keith will introduce Joss and Kenny with an illustrated talk
and this will be followed by an hour of on-stage interviews and
questions from the audience directed at these two giants of Lakeland
running.
£14 (no discounts)
Bike Night
Sponsored by the Lake District National Park
Thursday 20 May, 7pm - 10pm
Main House
Enjoy an evening listening to inspirational speakers presenting their
amazing biking tales and adventures. There will be some great downhill
action, great films, Q&A's plus trail building experts and loads more!
Don't miss out on the action and book now.
£14 (no discounts)
Andy Cave
Sponsored by the Lake District National Park
Friday 21 May, 7pm - 8pm
Main House
Author and pioneering mountaineer Andy Cave climbed the North Face of
the Eiger at just 20 years old and went on to climb Divine Providence,
one of the hardest routes ever done in the Alps. He has led more than a
dozen expeditions to the Himalayas, climbing 8000 meatre peaks without
oxygen and establishing some of the hardest routes ever recorded, such
as the North Face of Changabang.
£12.50 (no discounts)
Theatre by the Lake, Lakeside, Keswick,
Cumbria, CA12 5DJ Phone: 017687 74411
Web:
Theatre By The Lake
Ranulph Fiennes
Sponsored by the Lake District National Park
Friday 21 May, 8.30pm - 10pm
Main House
Described as the world's greates living explorer, Sir Ranulph Fiennes
is able to create an extraordinary feeling of self-confidence in an
audience, explaining that the power to succeed in any walk off life
exists within. He is also one of the most inspirational and interesting
people on the planet.
£25 (no discounts)
Theatre by the Lake, Lakeside, Keswick,
Cumbria, CA12 5DJ Phone: 017687 74411
Web:
Theatre By The LakeAndy Kirkpatrick
Presented by Patagonia
Sponsored by the Lake District National Park,
Saturday 22 May, 7pm - 8pm
Main House
The US magazine Climbing once described Andy as a climber with a
"strange penchant for the long, the cold and the difficult", with a
reputation "for seeking out routes where the danger is real, and the
return is questionable, pushing himself on some of the hardest walls and
faces in the Alps and beyond, sometimes with partners and sometimes
alone".
£12.50 (no discounts)
Leo Houlding
Sponsored by the Lake District National Park
Saturday 22 May, 8.30pm - 10pm
Main House
Back by popular demand Leo will be taking us through his new
adventures including The Award-Winning Asguard Project.
£18 (no discounts)
Theatre by the Lake, Lakeside, Keswick,
Cumbria, CA12 5DJ Phone: 017687 74411
Web:
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