Theatre by the Lake

A story of love.
A village shaped by the seasons.
A memory that lives on.

Lark Rise to Candleford, coming soon to Theatre by the Lake.

Book now... bit.ly/TBTLarkRise

#LarkRise #TheatreByTheLake #LiveTheatre #CumbriaArts

The Art of Julian Cooper Theatre by the Lake There’s a show coming to Keswick’s Theatre by the Lake, but it’s not on the stage. It’s an exhibition in their gallery of work by Julian Cooper, consider…

The book, and now an exhibition at Theatre by the Lake in Keswick @tbtlake.bsky.social stageylady.wordpress.com/2026/02/13/t... @lakedistrict.bsky.social

‘Thompson may have written her life story 80 years ago but the joy of realising that life is rooted in the simple things is a timely message for today’s audiences’

★★★★ Lark Rise to Candleford at @watermilltheatre.bsky.social (then @tbtlake.bsky.social )

musicaltheatrereview.com/lark-rise-to...

The first press reviews are in from The Watermill Theatre…

★★★★ The Guardian
★★★★ What’s On Stage
★★★★ Stage Talk Magazine

“A tender, evocative tribute” — The Guardian

Lark Rise to Candleford
26 March – 18 April
Theatre by the Lake

📸 Pamela Raith
#LarkRiseToCandleford #TheatreByTheLake

First audience reactions from Watermill Theatre…

“Outstanding”
“Best thing I’ve seen in 25 years”
“Like being sat in a warm bath”

We’re sharing rehearsal photos for now, production images coming soon.

Lark Rise to Candleford
26 Mar – 18 Apr
📸Pamela Raith
#LarkRiseToCandleford #TheatreByTheLake

It's Press night at Watermill Theatre for Lark Rise to Candleford.

A shared production shaped by collaboration, care and a deep connection to place and people.

Coming to TBTL 26 March - 18 April
#LarkRiseToCandleford #PressNight #RegionalTheatre

Step inside the rehearsal room for Lark Rise to Candleford.

Actor-musicians shared storytelling and live music as this new co-production with Watermill Theatre begins to take shape.

Find out more and book tickets bit.ly/TBTLarkRise
📸 Pam Raith

#LarkRiseToCandleford #RehearsalRoom #BehindTheScenes

Early mornings, flow yoga & breakfast by the lake 🌿

🧘‍♀️ Yoga with Laura | ⏰ 7am
☕ + 🍎 | £33
Lakeside Cafe Restaurant next to Theatre by the Lake
📅 8 Feb • 8 Mar • 26 Apr • 5 Jul
📲 lauralondonyoga.co.uk
#flowyoga #keswick #movementismedicine

Fun treat in store for 11th March: sample the amazing Grasmere Dialect Plays, recreated by members of the Lakeland Dialect Society. At 6.15 in the Studio, @tbtlake.bsky.social, Keswick, as part of the fabulous 'Words by the Water' Festival. Prog and tickets here: wordsbythewaterkeswick.com/events/

Our 2026 campaign is officially out in the world ✨

Thanks to Andy at Factory Kendal, HHReeds, Sarah Jane Docker, plus all the models and photographers behind the scenes.

Vinyls are up, bookmarks are free... see you soon!

Feel the rhythm of our 2026 Season...

Let music, laughter and heart fill your year with unforgettable stories... from Lark Rise to Candleford to A Christmas Carol.

Book now at www.theatrebythelake.com/whats-on/new...

#TBTL2026 #TheatreByTheLake #KeswickTheatre #FeelTheRhythm

New partnership for Lark Rise To Candleford Theatre By The Lake in Keswick and Newbury's acclaimed Watermill Theatre get together for a new revival of classic tale Lark Rise to Candleford

Theatre By The Lake in Keswick and Newbury's acclaimed Watermill Theatre get together for a new revival of classic tale Lark Rise to Candleford
@tbtlake.bsky.social @watermilltheatre.bsky.social #Larkrise
www.theatrereviewsnorth.com/post/new-par...

It's your last week to catch The Wizard of Oz...

FRI 9 at 10.30am+7.15pm
SAT 10 at 2pm+7.15pm
SUN 11 2pm

Thank you to everyone who has joined us so far. If you haven’t yet… there’s still time to follow the yellow brick road to Keswick.

🎟️ www.theatrebythelake.com/event/the-wi...
🗓️ Ends 11 January

Reflecting on how flat winter would be without theatre, stories and culture. @thedukeslancaster.bsky.social @tbtlake.bsky.social and Lancaster City Museums.

Lark rise in Keswick Keswick’s Theatre by the Lake has announced the full cast and creative team for its upcoming co-production of LARK RISE TO CANDLEFORD, created in partnership with the award-winning Watermill …

Another groundbreaking production for Keswick's fabulous Theatre by the Lake @tbtlake.bsky.social stageylady.wordpress.com/2025/12/17/l...

Image of front cover of programme for The Wizard of Oz at the Theatre by the Lake, Keswick. Shows rear view of tin woman, scarecrow, Dorothy, Toto and Lion following the yellow brick road

Great fun for big (as well as little) kids tonight on the yellow brick road @tbtlake.bsky.social Keswick. Special shout out for Vinnie Monachello's Toto: "bark bark" has surely never been as expressive ...

Meet the cast for LARK RISE TO CANDLEFORD…

Rosalind Ford, Christopher Glover, Zrey Sholapurkar, Rosalind Steele, Jessica Temple and Alex Wilson bring this story of memory, home and belonging to our stage…

Thu 26 March – Sat 18 April
bit.ly/TBTLarkRise

#LarkRiseToCandleford #TheatreByTheLake

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

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.

Theatre By The Lake 2026 season revealed Theatre By The Lake's 2026 programme offers a compelling mix of home-grown shows and co-productions

Theatre By The Lake's 2026 programme offers a compelling mix of home-grown shows and co-productions
@tbtlake.bsky.social #newseason
www.theatrereviewsnorth.com/post/theatre...

Toto…I’ve a feeling we’re not in Keswick any more The Wizard of Oz: Theatre by the Lake Have you ever wondered why Dorothy is living with relatives and, why does she want to go home? In this latest version of the American classic there is an imagi…

The fabulous @tbtlake.bsky.social Theatre by the Lake does it again..a truly Wicked Christmas offering 😊 stageylady.wordpress.com/2025/11/20/t...

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

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

Calendar Girls on song for summer and autumn The stage musical version of Calendar Girls gets the in-the-round treatment with a new production in Scarborough, Keswick and Bolton next year

The stage musical version of Calendar Girls gets the in-the-round treatment with a new production in Scarborough, Keswick and Bolton next year
@thesjt.bsky.social @tbtlake.bsky.social #BoltonOctagon #garybarlow #timfirth
www.theatrereviewsnorth.com/post/calenda...

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

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

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

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

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!

CumbriaFest celebrates Cumbrian talent Cumbriafest celebrates creative Cumbria in a weekend of plays, writing, comedy, poetry and social events at Keswick's Theatre by the Lake

Cumbriafest celebrates creative Cumbria in a weekend of plays, writing, comedy, poetry and social events at Keswick's Theatre by the Lake
@tbtlake.bsky.social #Cumbriafest
www.theatrereviewsnorth.com/post/cumbria...