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We’re not in Keswick anymore Toto... The new Wizard of Oz production trailer is here.

Ends 11 January 2026
BookNow bit.ly/TBTLWOZ

#TBTL #WizardOfOz #Christmas2025
Trailer by Will Kenning
November 28, 2025 at 4:04 PM
More great reviews for The Wizard of Oz...

Northern Arts Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐
What’s Good To Do ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
News & Star ⭐⭐⭐⭐

This might not be one to miss… and theatre tickets make great Christmas presents, just saying.
November 24, 2025 at 4:50 PM
The first reviews for The Wizard of Oz are in...

4 stars from Northern Arts Review, 5 stars from What’s Good To Do and 3 stars from The Guardian

Thanks to all our press... we can’t wait to hear more from audiences, schools and other reviewers.

#TBTL #WizardOfOz #TBTLake
November 19, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Our first production photos for The Wizard of Oz are here... a bold, colourful look at our full cast and the world they’ve created on stage.

The Wizard of Oz
Friday 14 November to Sunday 11 January
bit.ly/TBTLWOZ
Photos by Pamela Raith
#TBTLake #WizardOfOz #Christmas2025
November 19, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Our 2026 Season is ready for you.

Four unforgettable shows filled with music, laughter and heart.
Book now at theatrebythelake.com

#TBTL2026 #TheatreByTheLake #KeswickTheatre #FeelTheRhythm
November 13, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Our 2026 Season...

Four unforgettable stories filled with music, laughter and heart.

From Lark Rise to Candleford to Nell Gwynn, Calendar Girls The Musical to A Christmas Carol... our new season is filled with stories that sing.

Members' booking today, public 11 Nov
Join £50 → bit.ly/TBTLMember
November 4, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Step inside rehearsals for The Wizard of Oz...

A glimpse of the laughter, creativity and teamwork bringing our Christmas show to life, with Sarah Punshon, Stuart Bowden and the company.

By rb_films

#TBTL #WizardOfOz #Christmas2025 #BehindTheScenes #Keswick #tbtlake #backstage #rehearsals
October 31, 2025 at 2:39 PM
The cast of The Wizard of Oz have landed in Keswick!

After a buzzing meet and greet, they took to Crow Park with misty Derwentwater behind them, a perfect start to rehearsals for our magical Christmas show.

🎟️ bit.ly/TBTLWOZ

#TBTL #TBTLake #WizardOfOz #Christmas2025
October 13, 2025 at 2:44 PM
We're thrilled to announce that we've won Excellence in Touring for our Regional & National Tour of Steel at #UKTAwards2025! Many congratulations to our fellow nominees, we were in fantastic company alongside @ntsonline.bsky.social and Emma Rice Company - the calibre of touring work was incredible!
October 12, 2025 at 3:02 PM
It's International Stage Management Day and we'd like to celebrate two incredible teams here united in the Main House, a place they'll soon (or currently do) call home. They make up the companies for The Wizard of Oz and Di and Viv and Rose.

#InternationalStageManagementDay2025
October 10, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Theatre by the Lake are deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Dame Patricia Routledge. As one of our patrons, she has always been an integral part of our venue’s history. A legend of the stage and screen, she'll be greatly missed. Our condolences to all whose lives she touched at this time.
October 3, 2025 at 4:19 PM
We did it! 💛

Theatre by the Lake has won Best Arts/Culture Venue at the 2025 Cumbria Life Awards!

Huge thanks to everyone who voted, this award is for you.

👏 to The Armitt & Tullie House for inspiring us all.
#CumbriaLifeAwards #TBTL #LoveCumbria
September 23, 2025 at 8:58 AM
CAST ANNOUNCED!

Dorothy – Nimi Spiff 🌟 (debut)
Scarecrow/Rosie – Kira Hayes 🌟 (debut)
Lion – David Kirkbride Toto – Vinnie Monachello
Tinwoman – Mia Jerome
Witches – Emma Jay Thomas
Wizard – Michael Hugo
swings Ethan Cooper & Poppy Rowan

14 Nov–11 Jan: bit.ly/TBTLWOZ
September 22, 2025 at 12:46 PM
We’re proud to announce that Theatre by the Lake has been nominated for Excellence in Touring at the UK Theatre Awards 2025.

Our production of Steel by Lee Mattinson (Dir by Liz Stevenson), with Jordan Tweddle and Suraj Shah, has been on tour, sharing stories from the West Cumbrian coast.
September 22, 2025 at 11:27 AM
CumbriaFest 2025
29 Oct – 2 Nov | Theatre by the Lake

🎭 New plays | 🎓 Artist development | 🍽️ Food events
All packed into one vibrant festival week.

Tickets on sale NOW - bit.ly/TBTLCF25
Supported by £27,796 from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
#CumbriaFest2025 #UKSPF #TBTLake #TheatrebytheLake
September 16, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Rehearsals are in full swing for Di and Viv and Rose and the cast have been having a ball both on and off stage!

A funny, moving & music-filled play about three friends across three decades.

19 Sep – 11 Oct
bit.ly/TBTLDVR

📸 Grant Archer
#DiAndVivAndRose #theatrebythelake
September 7, 2025 at 1:58 PM
The only thing that's going to be finer than Mrs Bennet’s exemplary vegetables this Bank Holiday… is an evening at TBTL.

Join us for laughter, romance & memories to last...
Friday 22 7.30pm
Saturday 23 7.30pm
Monday 25 7.30pm

🎟️ www.theatrebythelake.com/event/pride-...

📸 Pamela Raith
August 22, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Bank Holiday invitation: our house by the lake
Pride and Prejudice on stage
Laughter & good company guaranteed

Sat & Mon 7.30 pm

Mr Darcy insists you attend. Who are we to argue?

🎟️https://www.theatrebythelake.com/event/pride-and-prejudice/

📸Pamela Raith

#TBTL #PrideAndPrejudice #BankHolidayFun
August 21, 2025 at 2:08 PM
⭐ FIVE STARS ⭐

Critics are smitten with Pride and Prejudice:

“SIX OUT OF FIVE… ABSOLUTE PERFECTION” – Northern Arts Review

“JOYOUS… didn’t want the intermission” – What’s Good to Do

Thank you to all our press guests for sharing the love.
August 11, 2025 at 3:14 PM
The stage is set, the costumes are ironed, and the cast are so excited to be here.

Our first audience saw Pride and Prejudice last night, thank you for the love!

Tonight, it’s press night. We can’t wait to share it with you.
Let the ball begin...

#PrideAndPrejudice #PressNight #TBTL #JaneAusten
August 8, 2025 at 7:35 AM
Opening night! ✨ Pride and Prejudice begins its run at TBTL tonight 💐

Huge thanks to the cast, creatives & production teams for all their fabulous work. Here’s to a great run by the lake!

Ends Sat 6 Sept 🎭
🎟️https://bit.ly/TBTLPP25
📸Pamela Raith
#PrideAndPrejudice #TBTL
August 7, 2025 at 12:52 PM
PRIDE AND PREJUDICE
by Kate Hamill | adapted from the novel by Jane Austen

Thursday 7 August – Saturday 6 September

Jane Austen’s most iconic love story is brought dazzlingly to life on stage.

Book here bit.ly/TBTLPP25
Photos by Pamela Raith
#TBTLake #prideandprejudice #LetsCreate #cumbriaarts
July 28, 2025 at 10:51 AM
We’ve made the top 10% of attractions worldwide!

Thanks to your amazing reviews, Theatre by the Lake is a 2025 @Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice winner 🏆

We’re beyond grateful 💛

#TravellersChoice #TheatreByTheLake #LakeDistrict
July 24, 2025 at 9:22 AM
We’re thrilled to partner on #SeeItToBeIt, a brand new initiative empowering young creatives across Cumbria.

With support from Arts Council England and led by CACN, this programme will bring paid opportunities, visibility, and support to young people dreaming of a career in the arts.

#TBTLake
July 23, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Why vote for Theatre by the Lake?

Because of the unforgettable stories.
Because of the laughter, the tears, the applause.
Because it’s your theatre... by the lake.

Show your love → vote for us!
www.surveymonkey.com/r/CLAWARDS25
Photo by Steven Barber
July 22, 2025 at 11:31 AM