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The arts and culture scene in The Lake District, Cumbria is thriving, with many events taking place throughout the county year-round. Whether you want to enjoy a play, dance to live music, discover an art exhibition or visit a museum, there’s so much to experience in this vibrant part of the country.

If you’re a theatre enthusiast, you’ll find plenty to enjoy in the Lake District, Cumbria, with performances in some truly spectacular venues. How about catching a show next to a lake, or in a coastal town?

We often welcome touring productions including theatre and opera; while our independent cinemas also show live streams of performances taking place in world-class venues like the National Theatre.

If you’re a film buff, there are lots of fantastic cinemas showing the latest releases as well as art house classics. Did you know? The Lake District, Cumbria has featured in a number of films and TV shows like Star Wars and The Witcher!

Put on your dancing shoes and head out for an evening of live music – whether it’s a concert, a festival or an evening at the pub, there’s something to suit all tastes.

For a real celebration of our local culture, why not head for one of our vibrant festivals? The Winter Droving festival in Penrith is a colourful display held every October, complete with torchlit parade and a festive atmosphere. Meanwhile, museums hold regular events and exhibitions highlighting everything from art and film to our local history.

Search and view what's taking place below and let us introduce you to a world of theatre, music and the arts here in Cumbria.

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Artwork at the About Time Exhibition at Farfield Mill in Sedbergh, Cumbria
About Time – Richard Monks (RCA)

This new body of work explores the ever-changing Lakeland landscape. The work is abstract, painted…

Photograph of an abandoned mill by Lee Whitworth
Lives Lived Here – Lee Whitworth

I grew up in Huddersfield, in the heart of the textile industry, and spent many childhood days…

Tapestry from the British Tapestry Group - Tapestry of the North: Our Textile Heritage Exhibition at Farfield Mill in Sedbergh, Cumbria
British Tapestry Group - Tapestry of the North: Our Textile Heritage

Tapestry of the North: Our Textile Heritage is an open, non-juried exhibition, hosted by the…

A person playing a clarinet in a cave
Bellwethers Exhibition

A multimedia exhibition at the Dock Museum from 5th December to 23rd February exploring local…

André Rieu Merry Christmas poster
Andre Rieu's 2025 Christmas Concert: Merry Christmas

This holiday season, the magic begins on the big screen. Join André Rieu for his 2025 Christmas…

Winter Light at Carlisle Cathedral
Winter Light at Carlisle Cathedral

Experience the enchanting voice of The Voice Finalist Nadia Eide at Carlisle Cathedral in a magical…

The Wizard of Oz
The Wizard of Oz

We're not in Keswick anymore… From Aunty Em's Cumbrian cottage Dorothy dreams of returning to her…

In Time For Christmas Poster
Furness Music Centre - In Time for Christmas

Following last year's sell out performance, FMC presents another concert filled with festive fun.

Poster for the Annual Fungi Festival at the Armitt Museum
The Armitt's Annual Fungi Fest

On 29 October 2025 10:00-17:00 It's that time of year again! Fungi Fest returns! We're…

Little Gift
Little Gift

Meet Ted, a cautious old soul living all alone in a busy, bustling town. He likes it that way. It's…

Andy Beck sat by a stone wall in the Lake district sketching
Wainwright: The Wainwrights in colour with Andy Beck

On 17 October 2025 18:00-19:00 Over a period of ten years, Teesdale based artist, Andy Beck,…

A still from the play "The Nutcracker"
RBO Cinema Season 2025-26: The Nutcracker

Peter Wright's The Nutcracker has enchanted audiences since its 1984 premiere by the Company.…

Carols By Candlelight poster
Carols by Candlelight

Grove Barn proudly presents "Carols by Candlelight," featuring the internationally acclaimed vocal…

Ballerinas performing during the ballet of the Nutcracker
Royal Ballet | The Nutcracker

The magician Herr Drosselmeyer needs to save his nephew. Hans-Peter has been transformed into a…

Photo of Alfred Wainwright atop a Cumbrian fell
Alfred Wainwright Exhibition

Don't miss this opportunity to delve into the life and legacy of Alfred Wainwright at The Armitt…

A photo of Stricklandgate Methodist Church
A Season to Sing

Kendal South Choir, conducted by Geoffrey Field, present A Season to Sing, a reimagination by…

photo of an art exhibition at Rheged
Twenty Five & Onwards Art Exhibition

As Rheged celebrates 25 years of culture, discover the work of 25 exceptional Cumbrian artists…

Photo of Scrooge holding a candle surrounded by mist
A Christmas Carol

Olivier Award winner, Guy Masterson, veteran of many smash hit solo works such as Under Milk Wood,…

Winter Notes musical poster
Winter Notes: A Musical Almanac

A Musical Almanac: Winter Notes in Cumbria including a post performance meet the musicians. Jack…

Mutiple artworks on a purple coloured wall
What We Treasure: Art out of the Archive

This interactive exhibition celebrates the treasures of the Wordsworth Grasmere trove. Discover…

Four women dressed in black stand holding large U-shaped flutes (contrabass flutes) in front of their faces, partially obscuring them. They are standi
The Ways of Turner: Graphite scores played by Sepia Bassflute Quartet at The Armitt

On 5 October 2025 18:00-19:30 We are delighted to bring this project to England this year,…

A photo by Juliet Klottrup of a wooden jetty outstretched over a lake in Cumbria
Juliet Klottrup: An Archive

Discover life on Windermere through the lens of award-winning artist Juliet Klottrup. This…

"Artist Lab Exhibition" poster
ARTIST LAB EXHIBITION

SIGNAL proudly presents its first major group exhibition in their newly refurbished gallery spaces.…

A women performing a festive tea dance at Blackwell
Blackwell - Festive Tea Dance

We invite you to our Festive Tea Dance in the magnificent Great Hall at Blackwell – the Arts &…

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  • 1About Time – Richard Monks (RCA)
  • 2Lives Lived Here – Lee Whitworth
  • 3British Tapestry Group - Tapestry of the North: Our Textile Heritage
  • 4Bellwethers Exhibition
  • 5Andre Rieu's 2025 Christmas Concert: Merry Christmas
  • 6Winter Light at Carlisle Cathedral
  • 7The Wizard of Oz
  • 8Furness Music Centre - In Time for Christmas
  • 9The Armitt's Annual Fungi Fest
  • 10Little Gift
  • 11Wainwright: The Wainwrights in colour with Andy Beck
  • 12RBO Cinema Season 2025-26: The Nutcracker
  • 13Carols by Candlelight
  • 14Royal Ballet | The Nutcracker
  • 15Alfred Wainwright Exhibition
  • 16A Season to Sing
  • 17Twenty Five & Onwards Art Exhibition
  • 18A Christmas Carol
  • 19Winter Notes: A Musical Almanac
  • 20What We Treasure: Art out of the Archive
  • 21The Ways of Turner: Graphite scores played by Sepia Bassflute Quartet at The Armitt
  • 22Juliet Klottrup: An Archive
  • 23ARTIST LAB EXHIBITION
  • 24Blackwell - Festive Tea Dance
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  1. Poster for "The Wind In The Willows"
    Poster for "The Wind In The Willows"
    The Wind in the Willows

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    Castle Street Community Centre, Castle Street, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 7AD

    Telephone

    +447585131146

    production@kendalcommunitytheatre.com

    Kendal

    Kendal Community Theatre presents The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame and adapted for theatre by Mike Kenny. This is an amateur production by arrangement with Nick Hern.

    The Wind in the Willows is a story of life on the riverbank – a tale of…

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    10 Dec 2025to13 Dec 2025Open 19:30 - 21:30
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  2. Little Gift
    Little Gift

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    Theatre by the Lake, Theatre By The Lake, Lakeside, Lake Rd, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5DJ

    Telephone

    017687 74411

    enquiries@theatrebythelake.com

    Lake Rd, Keswick

    Meet Ted, a cautious old soul living all alone in a busy, bustling town. He likes it that way. It's quieter and safer. Until one extraordinary day, a surprise visitor turns his lonely life upside down.

    Told by a very special performer, with a…

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    10 Dec 2025to27 Dec 2025Various Opening Times

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  3. A still from the play "The Nutcracker"
    A still from the play "The Nutcracker"
    RBO Cinema Season 2025-26: The Nutcracker

    Address

    Fellinis, Church St, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9AD

    Telephone

    015394 33845

    enquiries@zeffirellis.com

    Church St, Ambleside

    Peter Wright's The Nutcracker has enchanted audiences since its 1984 premiere by the Company. Featuring Tchaikovsky's most familiar melodies and brought to life by Julia Trevelyan Oman's exquisite designs, The Nutcracker is sure to be a festive…

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  4. Ballerinas performing during the ballet of the Nutcracker
    Ballerinas performing during the ballet of the Nutcracker
    Royal Ballet | The Nutcracker

    Address

    The Rheged Centre, Redhills, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0DQ

    Telephone

    +441768868000

    enquiries@rheged.com

    Penrith

    The magician Herr Drosselmeyer needs to save his nephew. Hans-Peter has been transformed into a Nutcracker; the only way to save him is for the Nutcracker to defeat the Mouse King and find a girl to love and care for him. A flicker of hope comes in…

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    The Rheged Centre, Penrith

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    11 Dec 2025to14 Dec 2025Various Opening Times

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  5. A women performing a festive tea dance at Blackwell
    A women performing a festive tea dance at Blackwell
    Blackwell - Festive Tea Dance

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    Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts House, Blackwell, Blackwell - the Arts & Crafts house, Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3JT

    Telephone

    015394 46139

    info@lakelandarts.org.uk

    Blackwell - the Arts & Crafts house, Bowness-on-Windermere

    We invite you to our Festive Tea Dance in the magnificent Great Hall at Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts house on Thursday 11 December, 2–4pm.

    Get ready to let your hair down, meet new people and experience this charming, modern revival of a…

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    Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts House, Bowness-on-Windermere

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    11 Dec 2025Open 14:00 - 16:00

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  6. Royal Northern Sinfonia - Handels Messiah
    Royal Northern Sinfonia - Handels Messiah
    Handel's Messiah with Royal Northern Sinfonia and Chorus

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    Westmorland Hall, Kendal Leisure Centre, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 7HX

    Telephone

    0333 33 55055

    ticketing@gll.org

    Kendal

    Royal Northern Sinfonia and Chorus
     
    Director: Kristian Bezuidenhout 
    Soprano: Rachel Redmond 
    Countertenor: Alexander Chance 
    Tenor: James Way 
    Bass-Baritone: Florian Störtz

    Featuring the famous Hallelujah Chorus, Handel's Messiah is a…

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    13 Dec 2025Open 18:00 - 20:30

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  7. A Festive Prelude: Music, Light & Cheers at Carlisle Cathedral
    A Festive Prelude: Music, Light & Cheers at Carlisle Cathedral
    A Festive Prelude: Music, Light and Cheer

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    Carlisle Cathedral, Carlisle Cathedral, The Abbey, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8TZ

    Telephone

    01228 548151

    marketing@carlislecathedral.org.uk

    The Abbey, Carlisle

    Step into the magic of Christmas at Carlisle Cathedral for an unforgettable evening of music, light, and festive cheer. Enjoy live piano music provided by our very own Residentiary Canon Precentor, The Revd Pete Gunstone amongst the twinkling glow…

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    Carlisle Cathedral, Carlisle

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    13 Dec 2025Open 17:00 - 20:00

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  8. A still of Puss in Boots from the puppet show Puss in Boots
    A still of Puss in Boots from the puppet show Puss in Boots
    Christmas Puppet Show - Puss in Boots

    Address

    Upfront Puppet Theatre, Upfront Gallery & Coffee Shop, Unthank Farm/Unthank, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 9TG

    Telephone

    017684 84538

    info@up-front.com

    Unthank Farm/Unthank, Penrith

    This year's Christmas production at Upfront Puppet Theatre is a magical retelling of the classic French fairy tale: "Puss in Boots."

    This faithful adaptation brings the beloved story to life with a cast of expertly crafted long string marionettes,…

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    14 Dec 2025Open 14:00 - 16:00
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  9. Poster for the Nutcracker
    Poster for the Nutcracker
    Royal Ballet & Opera: The Nutcracker (screening)

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +441946692422

    info@rosehilltheatre.co.uk

    Moresby, Whitehaven

    The magician Herr Drosselmeyer needs to save his nephew. Hans-Peter has been transformed into a Nutcracker; the only way to save him is for the Nutcracker to defeat the Mouse King and find a girl to love and care for him. A flicker of hope comes in…

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    From:
    14 Dec 2025Open 14:30 - 17:00

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  10. "Cinders" play poster
    "Cinders" play poster
    CINDERS - A Penrith Players Panto

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    Penrith Players Theatre, Penrith Playhouse, Auctionmart Ln, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7JG

    Telephone

    01234567890

    penrithplayers@gmail.com

    Auctionmart Ln, Penrith

    The traditional tale of Cinderella, but with hilarious twists!

    All the traditional elements of that most British of institutions, the Pantomime. Suitable for all ages, You will encounter:

    a Fairy Godmother new to the job, a downtrodden Cinders…

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    From:
    17 Dec 2025to20 Dec 2025Open 19:30 - 22:00
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    20 Dec 2025Open 14:00 - 16:30

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  11. Carlisle Cathedral alter
    Carlisle Cathedral alter
    Carols by Candlelight: A Christmas Choral Concert

    Address

    Carlisle Cathedral, Carlisle Cathedral, The Abbey, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8TZ

    Telephone

    +441228548151

    marketing@carlislecathedral.org.uk

    The Abbey, Carlisle

    Every Christmas the Carlisle Cathedral choirs join forces for the annual Christmas Concert; this year our boy and girl choristers, Consort and Lay Clerks will be singing Carols by Candlelight - the perfect pre-Christmas musical treat, including…

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    Carlisle Cathedral, Carlisle

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    18 Dec 2025to19 Dec 2025Open 19:30 - 21:30
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  12. It's a wonderful life - radio show play poster
    It's a wonderful life - radio show play poster
    It's a Wonderful Life - Radio Play

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    The Old Laundry Theatre, Crag Bow, Bowness on Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3BX

    Telephone

    015394 40872

    boxoffice@worldofbeatrixpotter.com

    Bowness on Windermere

    Set in a radio station in the 1940's, we have a very busy sound FX artist and lots of actors playing over 30 characters. Feel the spirit of Christmas as Frank Capra's 1946 Christmas film comes vividly to life!

    It's Christmas Eve in Bedford Falls.…

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    18 Dec 2025Open 19:30 - 21:30

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  13. Santa on his sleigh accompanied by an elf both are waving.
    Santa on his sleigh accompanied by an elf both are waving.
    Santa's New Sleigh

    Address

    The Old Laundry Theatre, Crag Bow, Bowness on Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3BX

    Telephone

    015394 40872

    boxoffice@worldofbeatrixpotter.com

    Bowness on Windermere

    Christmas is fast approaching and Santa's Sleigh is nowhere to be found. Will Sprocket and Dibs be able to create a new sleigh in time or will
    Christmas be cancelled? Can you help them save the day? Only time will tell but with audience…

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  14. The Three Little Pigs poster Directed by Niki McCretton
    The Three Little Pigs poster Directed by Niki McCretton
    Three Little Pigs

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    Brewery Arts, Brewery Arts, 122A Highgate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4HE

    Telephone

    01539 725 133

    marketing@breweryarts.co.uk

    122A Highgate, Kendal

    Enter the incredible world of Stuff and Nonsense.

    There's a wolf coming… but for now, The Three Little Pigs have tricked him onto a bus. If he catches them, he'll huff and he'll puff and we all know how that ends…

    On the run and with the need to…

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    From:
    20 Dec 2025to28 Dec 2025Open 11:00 - 15:00

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  15. A choir on stage all looking in different directions
    A choir on stage all looking in different directions
    Sunday Afternoon Recital: Sempre Amabile

    Address

    Carlisle Cathedral, Carlisle Cathedral, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8TZ

    Telephone

    +441228548151

    Events@carlislecathedral.org.uk

    Carlisle

    Our series of free Afternoon Recitals continues, we are delighted to welcome back Sempre Amabile to the Fratry from 2pm.

    While entry to our concerts is complimentary, we encourage contributions during the collection at the end of each performance…

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    From:
    21 Dec 2025Open 14:00 - 14:40

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    Violin placed face up next to a Christmas tree
    Vivaldi Four Seasons at Christmas by Candlelight

    Address

    Carlisle Cathedral, Carlisle Cathedral, The Abbey, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8TZ

    Telephone

    0333 344 6250

    info@citymusicpromotions.co.uk

    The Abbey, Carlisle

    Step into the warm glow of candlelight this festive season and experience the magic of Christmas through the timeless beauty of classical music, set within the enchanting surroundings of Carlisle Cathedral , an architectural jewel in the heart of…

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    Carlisle Cathedral, Carlisle

    Dates

    From:
    28 Dec 2025Open 19:30 - 21:30

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    Photo of The Swan Hotel & Spa
    Live Music at The Swan Hotel - Ash Nelson

    Address

    The River Room Brasserie at The Swan Hotel & Spa, The Swan Hotel & Spa, Newby Bridge, Cumbria, LA12 8NB

    Telephone

    01539 531681

    events@swanhotel.com

    Newby Bridge

    We're delighted to welcome Ash Nelson to The Swan on 29th December for a cosy Twixmas evening of live music.

    Settle in and enjoy Ash's smooth blend of acoustic favourites, soulful covers, and laid-back classics – the perfect soundtrack for those…

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    29 Dec 2025Open 18:00 - 20:00

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    Photo of Charlotte Thomson & Isabella Briggs
    Afternoon Recital: Charlotte Thomson (soprano) and Isabella Briggs (pianist)

    Address

    Carlisle Cathedral, Carlisle Cathedral, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8TZ

    Telephone

    +441228548151

    Events@carlislecathedral.org.uk

    Carlisle

    We are delighted to welcome Isabella and Charlotte to the Fratry, as they join forces to entertain us. Both have been closely involved in the life of Carlisle Cathedral over the years, and it is an honour to have them return to perform together…

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    From:
    7 Jan 2026Open 14:00 - 15:00

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    Actor Hiran Abeysekera sat in a theatre seat holding a human skull in his hand recreating a Hamlet scene
    National Theatre Live: Hamlet

    Address

    Fellinis, Fellinis, Church St, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9AD

    Telephone

    015394 33845

    enquiries@zeffirellis.com

    Church St, Ambleside

    Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera (Life of Pi) is Hamlet in this fearless, contemporary take on Shakespeare's famous tragedy.

    Trapped between duty and doubt, surrounded by power and privilege, young Prince Hamlet dares to ask the ultimate…

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    the National Theatre Live production of Hamlet poster
    National Theatre Live: Hamlet (screening)

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +441946692422

    info@rosehilltheatre.co.uk

    Moresby, Whitehaven

    Written by William Shakespeare & Directed by Robert Hastie

    Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera (Life of Pi) is Hamlet in this fearless, contemporary take on Shakespeare's famous tragedy.

    Trapped between duty and doubt, surrounded by power and…

    Dates

    From:
    22 Jan 2026Open 19:30 - 22:30

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