The Theatre by the Lake in Keswick has announced their Autumn 2023 season, with a variety of acts developed by and for the Cumbrian community, including plays, family entertainment, and live music.
This Christmas, TBTL presents the world premiere of their new production of ‘A Little Princess,’ adapted by Amanda Dalton from Frances Hodgson Burnett’s famous novel.
Younger guests will appreciate a Christmas visit to ‘Wolf,’ which is based on the book The Boy Who Cried Wolf. This is a wonderful reworking of a story you thought you knew, presented by award-winning family theatre group Kitchen Zoo.
TBTL presents ‘Every Brilliant Thing’ in September, an honest, uplifting, and very humorous play about mental health, resilience, and the lengths we’ll go for people we love.
On 2 October, veteran performer Ralph Mctell will take the stage, while on 1 December, Edwina Hayes will offer her combination of English folk, Americana, and the rich Northern singer-songwriter heritage.
“In my brief time here so far, I’ve been fortunate to meet some of the amazing people connected with our theatre,” says Simon Stephens, Executive Director of Theatre by the Lake. If there is one thing that is certain, it is that TBTL occupies a unique and particular place at the heart of the community. We’re here to offer amazing stories from an extraordinary area, and I’m thrilled to announce our exciting new season.”
The core of TBTL is the local Cumbrian community, and this season features numerous performances by locals, including Wordsworth Grasmere’s amusing account of ‘The Lakers,’ tourists of 1798 savouring vistas of the magnificent and sublime. The Keswick Peace and Human Rights Group presents ‘Beyond the Abyss,’ and The Rotary Club of Keswick presents ‘Behind the Mask,’ both of which bring the best of the West End and Broadway to TBTL. The Keswick Theatre Club will present ‘Miss Roach’s War,’ and the La’al Big Band will perform ‘In The Mood,’ an evening of favourites from Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Count Basie, and others. The Anti-Racist Cumbria Summit on November 2 is the country’s main social justice event.
Kath Beattie studied Journalism at The University of Central Lancashire and now writes for several Travel publications. She recently moved to The Lake District and enjoys walking her 3 dogs every day across the fells.
