First look at rehearsals for The World Premiere of The Farmer’s Wife at Theatre by the Lake
The first look rehearsal images for The Farmer’s Wife, inspired by Helen Rebanks’ best-selling memoir, are released today. Written by award-winning playwright Hannah Khalil and shaped by real voices of women within the local farming community. Directed by Theatre by the Lake’s Artistic Director and joint CEO Liz Stevenson.
A deeply moving and human drama, the play follows three generations of women living on a family farm and explores the beauty and weight of a life rooted in the land. The world premiere opens at Theatre by the Lake from 18 September to 10 October 2026 and stars local talent Christine Entwisle and Eireann Devlin alongside soap opera veteran Roberta Kerr.
Welcome to the farm.
In The Farmer’s Wife, one day holds a lifetime. Three generations of women from the same family – a daughter, a mother and a grandmother – share a kitchen, their stories overlapping as the past and present sit side by side.
The animals need feeding. The bills need paying. The forms need filling in. The meals need cooking. The vet needs calling. The list never ends.
At the centre of it all is one woman, holding everything together and beginning to wonder how much longer she can.
Tickets HERE
LISTINGS
Dates: 18 September – 10 October 2026
Where: Theatre by the Lake, Lakeside, Keswick, CA12, 5DJ
Times: 7.30pm; with 2pm matinees on selected dates. See website for further information
Ticket prices: From £12 | All U16 ticket holders must be accompanied by an adult ticket holder
Booking Link: https://www.theatrebythelake.com/event/the-farmers-wife-keswick-helen-rebanks/
Box Office: 017687 74411
Running Time: 90 mins no interval
Age: 11+
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