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At Theatre by the Lake, we bring celebrated touring productions to one of the most beautiful settings in the UK. Our programme is shaped by powerful stories, inspiring women and exceptional music, creating unforgettable theatre experiences to enjoy together or on your own.
Whether you’re planning a WI group visit or a special personal day out, you’ll find outstanding theatre, warm hospitality and a genuine sense of occasion, all beside the shores of Derwentwater.
At our home in the Lake District and out across Cumbria, Theatre by the Lake produces and presents nationally acclaimed theatre, made with passion, that is seen by audiences from across the globe.
We believe that theatre has the power to transform lives, and we create vital opportunities for Cumbrian artists, young people and communities to come together, be inspired and explore their creativity.
From our origins as ‘The Blue Box’, our theatre was willed into existence by the local community and opened by Dame Judi Dench in 1999. 25 years later, under the co-leadership of Artistic Director, Liz Stevenson and Executive Director, Simon Stephens, we continue to be inspired by our unique place and its extraordinary people.