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    Theatre & Live Performance

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Theatre & Live Performance

It’s no wonder that the Lake District, Cumbria – the inspiration for poets and creative types, is a vibrant centre for the performing arts. Live theatre might be limited at the moment, but there is a fantastic programme of events for 2021 already booking up fast at our superb theatres and performance venues.

The show must go on. The Rosehill Theatre in Whitehaven have been hosting innovative drive-in performances in the car park until their full programme of drama, comedy and music can resume.

Whatever your taste, there is always something to see in the Lake District, Cumbria. The Brewery Arts Centre in Kendal hosts everything from touring bands, stand-up comedians to the annual Christmas pantomime.

The pretty little market town of Millom, on the Cumbrian Coast, plays host to live music, comedy shows and family entertainment at the Beggar’s Theatre. The venue has now reopened and is running shows with socially distanced seating.

There is nothing better than an outdoor gig. The Lake District, Cumbria hosts a variety of music festivals from blues and country music to Kendal Calling with world-renowned headliners.

There is a vibrant arts scene in the Lake District, Cumbria. Organisations such as Eden Arts host a range of gigs, exhibitions and activities. In the place synonymous with Wordsworth, there is also a varied programme of live poetry recitals. You can even have a go yourself.

For a unique theatre experience you simply must take a trip to the Upfront Puppet Theatre. This traditional art is alive and well with original productions that delight audiences from ages 4 - 94 years of age with the puppets all created in their own workshop.

Make sure you plan ahead before your visit to the Lake District, Cumbria and keep checking back to our 'What's On' events listings to see the latest shows announced for 2021.

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  1. The Rheged Centre
    The Rheged Centre

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    Redhills, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0DQ

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    01768 868000

    enquiries@rheged.com

    Penrith

    There’s nowhere quite like Rheged, where the arts meet good food, family and fun under a green grass roof. It’s where we share every aspect of what we love about our place.

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  2. BAHA - Live Entertainment
    BAHA - Live Entertainment

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    18 Ash Street, Bowness on Windermere, LA23 3EB

    Telephone

    01539 277515

    enquiries@bahabowness.com

    Our unconventional Japanese Robata cooking with Korean flavours and Pacific Rim influences makes Baha the perfect destination to enjoy a unique food experience.

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  3. Upfront Puppet Theatre
    Upfront Puppet Theatre

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    Unthank, Nr. Hutton-in-the -Forest, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 9TG

    Telephone

    017684 84538

    info@up-front.com

    Penrith

    Beautifully converted 17thC farm buildings. Gallery, vegetarian restaurant, gift shop and 128 seat puppet theatre.

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  4. Theatre by the Lake
    Theatre by the Lake

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    Lakeside, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5DJ

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    017687 74411

    enquiries@theatrebythelake.com

    Keswick

    Theatre by the Lake has a setting on the shores of Derwentwater no other professional theatre in Britain can match. Each year it stages up to nine of its own productions of classic, modern and new plays and has won multi-starred reviews.

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  5. Brewery Arts Centre
    Brewery Arts Centre

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    122a Highgate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4HE

    Telephone

    01539 725133

    boxoffice@breweryarts.co.uk

    Kendal

    Known nationally as a centre for world-class theatre, music, art and events, the Brewery has a 450 capacity music venue, three cinemas, two visual arts galleries, drama studio, darkroom facilities, meeting rooms, great restaurant/cafe/bar.

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  6. The Rheged Centre
    The Rheged Centre
    The Rheged Centre
    The Rheged Centre
    The Rheged Centre
    The Rheged Centre

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    Redhills, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0DQ

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    01768 868000

    enquiries@rheged.com

    Penrith

    There’s nowhere quite like Rheged, where the arts meet good food, family and fun under a green grass roof. It’s where we share every aspect of what we love about our place.

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    Zeffirellis

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    Millans Park, Compston Road, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9AD

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    015394 33845

    enquiries@zeffirellis.com

    Ambleside

    Zeffirellis is an independent cinema that supports new and emerging talents within the world of cinema and the arts. We offer the complete evening out, you can wine and dine and see a film.

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  8. Rosehill Theatre
    Rosehill Theatre

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    Rosehill Theatre, Moresby, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 6SE

    Telephone

    01946 692422

    info@rosehill-theatre.co.uk

    Whitehaven

    Our vision is to be a local theatre of national significance, presenting and producing first class arts and entertainment with a vibrant programme of creative learning.

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