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TheDrama of the LakesMay 2013 – January 2014

Get the most out of your visit toTheatre by the Lake this Summer!Contents4–15 Summer Season 201316–17 Christmas 201318–19 Interact20–21 Support Us22–23 Visiting Drama24 Lectures and Talks25 Comedy26 Film27–32 Music33 Opera and Musicals34–37 How to book andaccess information38–43 DiaryExhibitions:what’s on showTheatre by the Lake hostsregular fine art andphotographic exhibitions. Visitwww.theatrebythelake.com/exhibitions for details of whatwill be shown in our two galleriesthis season. The galleries areoccasionally closed to the publicso please check in advance withthe Box Office if you have onlyone opportunity to visit anexhibition. Admission to allexhibitions is free.The Café and Bar: foodand drink with a viewOur café, with its beautifulviews across the northern fells,is just a stone’s throw fromDerwentwater. It’s a warmand welcoming spot in whichto enjoy a light meal and adrink. Open daily from 10am,the café offers a selection oflight snacks, homemade soupsand Fairtrade speciality coffeesand teas. Our Stalls and CircleBars are open on performancenights offering a wide selectionof wines, spirits and local ales.Enjoy a drink after the show –and maybe meet an actor ortwo – in the Stalls Bar.Pre-theatre dinners: the perfect prelude to a playDelicious pre-theatre dinners are served from 5pm in the Friends’Gallery on the first floor of the theatre. It’s a relaxing place toenjoy a meal, a glass of wine or local ale and take in the beautyof the surrounding landscape. Come with friends and make themost of your visit to Theatre by the Lake.Visit www.theatrebythelake.com/food for our latest menus.To reserve a table call 017687 81102.2Box Office: 017687 74411Book online: www.theatrebythelake.com

Hot Summer Ticket Deals –the more you book, the more you save…See How They Run! Pages 4 & 5 ’Tis Pity She’s a Whore Pages 10 & 11 She Stoops to Conquer Pages 12 & 13Full SeasonTicket offer * :Mini SeasonTicket offer * :These offers can be bookedby calling Box Office on017687 74411£14per showSee all 6 plays for £84that’s just £14 a ticketTheatre by the Lake discounts:Over 60s: £1 off;Groups(10+): £2 off (£1 off matinées)Students, U16s: Half priceAll discounts and offers are subjectto availability and discounts are notavailable for top price seats.Under 26? See more for lesswith Friday £5 ticketsWe’re delighted to be able to offercheap seats for under 26s. If you’reunder 26,book to come to the theatreon a Friday evening during theSummer Season and you could geta ticket for just £5!‡ To find out morevisit theatrebythelake.com/U26‡ Terms and conditions apply.See page 34 for details.Avoid the crowds and watch performances between Mon 27 May– Fri 19 July and Mon 2 September – Fri 25 October and save upto 40% with our Mini Season Ticket Offer when you buy:4 plays for £64 just £16 each3 plays for £49.50 just £16.50 each2 plays for £37.50 just £18.75 eachSummer Season – Ticket Prices †See pages 4–15 for details of TBTL’s Summer Season productionsMain HouseStudioPrice Band Red Green Blue Pink Yellow Purple1 £32.50 £30.00 £15.00 £21.00 £19.00 £14.502 £27.50 £25.00 £15.00 £15.00 £12.50 £12.503 £24.00 £22.00 £15.00 £12.50 £10.00 £10.004 £19.50 £17.50 £15.005 £17.50 £15.00 £15.00Check the diary on pages 38–43 to see the pricing for your chosenperformance. For all performances in the Main House we have alimited number of seats priced at £10 or £15, although these seatsmay not be suitable for all customers.* Subject to availability. Excludes previews, first nights and Saturday nights. Seats booked for theseoffers will be best available. Tickets must be booked at the same time and dates of performancesspecified. Summer Season comprises: See How They Run!, Vincent in Brixton, An Inspector Calls,’Tis Pity She’s a Whore, She Stoops to Conquer, The Shape of Things.† All advertised prices apply for bookings made before Sat 25 May but may increase thereafter.We promise that the headline price for a performance will never go down, so you can be sure thatyou will always get the best price by booking early.3

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See How They Run!by Philip KingA Theatre by the Lake productiondirected by Abigail Andersondesigned by Martin JohnsIt’s wartime 1944 and in sleepy Merton-cum-Middlewickthe most urgent conflict seems to be over who is decoratingthe church pulpit for the Harvest Festival. Ex-actressPenelope is struggling to settle in to her new role asdemure vicar’s wife – but all that is about to change as herhandsome former co-star, an escaped German prisonerof war, a bishop and several vicars descend on her housein one night of utter chaos.This screwball comedy is family-friendly farce at its mostfrantic and hilarious, leaving you just as breathless asMerton’s madcap residents.Sat 25 May – Sat 9 NovemberPreview: Fri 24 MayMain House£32.50 - £10, see page 3for discountsSeen our Hot SummerTicket Deals?The more you book, the moreyou save – see page 3 for detailsUnder 26? See more for lesswith Friday £5 ticketsCaptioned performance:Wed 2 October, 2pmAudio-describedperformance:Tue 22 October, 8pmRelaxed performance:Tue 1 October, 12pmSee Diary (pages 38 – 43) forperformance times and dates.or visit: www.theatrebythelake.com5

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Vincent in Brixtonby Nicholas WrightA Theatre by the Lake productiondirected by Stefan Escreetdesigned by Elizabeth WrightCan you keep a secret?No.Not ever?No.What did happen at 87 Hackford Road in Brixton in theearly 1870s? Research has shown that the young Vincentvan Gogh stayed there and that he shared the house withthe widow Ursula Loyer, her daughter Eugenie andanother lodger called Sam.Through a series of intimate scenes in the kitchen of thehouse, Nicholas Wright’s beautiful ‘what if’ play imaginesthe relationships between these characters as theywrestle with love and depression, politics and art.A fascinating and atmospheric play, perfect for ourintimate Studio theatre.Sat 25 May – Sat 9 NovemberPreview: Fri 24 MayStudio£21 - £10, see page 3 fordiscountsSeen our Hot SummerTicket Deals?The more you book, the moreyou save – see page 3 for detailsUnder 26? See more for lesswith Friday £5 ticketsSee Diary (pages 38 – 43) forperformance times and dates.or visit: www.theatrebythelake.com7

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An Inspector Callsby J.B. PriestleyA Theatre by the Lake productiondirected by Mary Papadimadesigned by Martin JohnsAs the Birling family host a lavish dinner party tocelebrate their daughter’s engagement, a knock on thedoor brings an abrupt halt to their evening. A determinedpolice inspector investigating the death of a young girlhas some searching questions for everyone present. Asthe night wears on, the stunned family begin to unearthsecrets that slowly unravel the mystery surrounding thegirl’s death. But it is only after the inspector leaves thatthey discover the final twist in the tale.Priestley’s classic thriller of mystery and suspense is atimeless ghost story that asks many more questions thanit answers.Fri 7 June – Wed 6 NovemberPreview: Thu 6 JuneMain House£32.50 - £10, see page 3for discountsSeen our Hot SummerTicket Deals?The more you book, the moreyou save – see page 3 for detailsUnder 26? See more for lesswith Friday £5 ticketsCaptioned performance:Wed 18 September, 2pmAudio-describedperformance:Fri 13 September, 8pmSee Diary (pages 38 – 43) forperformance times and dates.or visit: www.theatrebythelake.com9

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’Tis Pity She’s a Whoreby John FordA Theatre by the Lake productiondirected by Ian Forrestdesigned by Elizabeth WrightGiovanni loves Annabella; Annabella loves Giovanni.But there is a problem: they are brother and sister.Their love is both a scandal and a sin. They pursue theirforbidden passion, defying society and the CatholicChurch, a decision that leads to a web of lies, deception,intrigue and revenge which culminates in inevitableviolence and bloodshed.This gripping, swift-moving chamber version of JohnFord’s classic – and notorious – tragedy is Theatre by theLake’s first venture into the dark, sensual world ofJacobean revenge drama: don’t miss it.Fri 14 June – Wed 6 NovemberPreview: Thu 13 JuneStudioSome possible nudity£21 - £10, see page 3for discountsSeen our Hot SummerTicket Deals?The more you book, the moreyou save – see page 3 for detailsUnder 26? See more for lesswith Friday £5 ticketsSee Diary (pages 38 – 43) forperformance times and dates.or visit: www.theatrebythelake.com11

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She Stoops to Conquerby Oliver GoldsmithA Theatre by the Lake productiondirected by Ian Forrestdesigned by Martin JohnsYoung Charles Marlow relishes the company of barmaids,but finds himself nervous and tongue-tied in the presenceof ladies of wit and education. A trip to the country tomeet Kate Hardcastle, the lady his father hopes he willmarry, results in a spiralling confusion of mistakes andmisunderstandings, mischief and mayhem. Goldsmith’sfast-moving romantic comedy with its gallery ofunforgettable comic creations is a genuine 18th centuryclassic: hilarious and heart-warming.Fri 26 July – Fri 8 NovemberPreview: Thu 25 JulyMain House£32.50 - £10, see page 3for discountsSeen our Hot SummerTicket Deals?The more you book, the moreyou save – see page 3 for detailsUnder 26? See more for lesswith Friday £5 ticketsCaptioned performance:Wed 16 October, 2pmAudio-describedperformance:Wed 25 September, 2pmSee Diary (pages 38 – 43) forperformance times and dates.or visit: www.theatrebythelake.com13

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The Shape of Thingsby Neil LaButeA Theatre by the Lake productiondirected by Jez Pikedesigned by Elizabeth WrightAdam is a shy and unassuming guy, but when heunexpectedly drifts into a relationship with beautiful artsmajor Evelyn, a series of events are unleashed that willalter the shape of things for good. As life with Evelyn getssweeter, Adam’s friends start to question the unsettlinginfluence she wields over him. But Evelyn has an agendaof her own that will deceive and shock us all.One of America’s most original and controversial voices,LaBute’s savagely comic drama questions the true natureof art and asks how far you would be willing to changefor love.Fri 2 August – Fri 8 NovemberPreview: Thu 1 AugustStudioStrong language andbrief nudity£21 - £10, see page 3for discountsSeen our Hot SummerTicket Deals?The more you book, the moreyou save – see page 3 for detailsUnder 26? See more for lesswith Friday £5 ticketsSee Diary (pages 38 – 43) forperformance times and dates.or visit: www.theatrebythelake.com15

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Christmas 2013 atTheatre by the LakeArthur Ransome’sSwallows and Amazonsadapted for the stage by Helen Edmundsonwith songs by Neil HannonA Theatre by the Lake productiondirected by Stefan Escreetdesigned by Martin Johns“The Swallows and Amazons arethe terror of the seas!”Sat 30 November – Sat 18JanuaryPreview: Fri 29 NovemberMain HouseSuitable for all agesCaptioned performance:Sat 11 January, 2pmAudio-describedperformance:Fri 10 January, 7pmRelaxed performance:Thu 5 December,6.30pmCome aboard The Swallow with John, Susan, Titty andRoger as they do battle with the savage Amazons, joinforces to defeat the black-hearted Captain Flint and solvea real-life crime!Take a journey into the world of piracy on the high seaswith this inventive and playful new adaptation of ArthurRansome’s much-loved Lake District story. Witty songsand staging will entertain adventurers young and old.Price Band1 £25.00 £22.50 £10.002 £22.50 £17.50 £10.003 £17.50 £15.00 £10.004 £15.00 £13.00 £10.005 £10.00 £10.00 £10.00Wed 15 January, 7pmArthur Ransome –Secret Agent?Main HouseArthur Ransome spentseveral years in Russiaduring the turmoil of theRevolution and fell in lovewith Trotsky’s secretary.Come and see the cast ofSwallows and Amazons ina rehearsed reading fromDeath or Glory, a new play byRick Thomas (For All Time,Theatre by the Lake 2009).A Q & A session with thewriter and cast will followthe reading.£2.50See page 3 for discounts. See Diary (pages 38 – 43) forperformance times, dates and prices.or visit: www.theatrebythelake.com17

INTERACTNORTH CUMBRIASCRIPTWRITERSA lively group of writers offering support to each otherand constructive criticism on scripts in progress.Last Thursday of every month at 7.30pm.Membership enquiries: Carol Donockley on 01228 547043or visit: www.northcumbriascriptwriters.co.ukEDUCATIONRegular opportunities for teachersand pupils to get involved includethe Workington schools’ transitionproject Level Up, careers open days,work experience opportunities anda Secondary English and DramaTeachers’ Forum.For information call 01900 870111 orvisit: www.theatrebythelake.com/educationWe also offer schools a discountedprice on selected performances.Contact Box Office for details.YOUTHTHEATREDeveloping young people as theatremakers. Play, explore, devise andperform.Weekly sessions in Keswick,Cockermouth and Workington.Ages 8-18. Call 01900 870111 orvisit: www.theatrebythelake.com/youththeatreWILD AND FREE:YOUTH THEATRESUMMERFESTIVALMon 29 July – Sat 3 AugustYoung people aged 8-25 willexplore the themes in Theatre bythe Lake’s upcoming Christmasproduction of Swallows andAmazons. Their work will culminatein an energetic outdoor celebrationon Sat 3 August, which coincideswith the National Trust’sDerwentwater Regatta.Course costs – £60 for 6 daysTo get involved, call 017687 74411or book online atwww.theatrebythelake.com/participate18 Find out more at: www.theatrebythelake.com

YOUNGCREATORSTo find new ways of working througha media-based programme, Theatreby the Lake is developing youngpeople’s skills as broadcasters,producers and performers. Explorethe art of telling stories throughsound, theatre and creative writing.Call 01900 870111 or visit:www.theatrebythelake.com/youngcreatorsFRIENDS OFTHEATRE BYTHE LAKEBe our Friend! Priority booking,social events, regular newslettersand more! £20 (£30 for 2 peopleat the same address), renewableannually.Call John Stephens, MembershipSecretary on 017687 76933 oremail: sunny.brae@btinternet.comYOUNGWRITERSExplore the journey from page tostage – for those with an interest inwriting for performance.Ages 14-20. Call 017687 81108 orvisit: www.theatrebythelake.com/participatePOETS INRESIDENCEREADINGDuring the rehearsal period for ourSummer Season, we invitedmembers of ‘[insert text here]’ (sic)poetry group to ‘embed’ themselveswith all who work at Theatre bythe Lake. Come along on Sat 7September at 2pm and hear some oftheir work in a reading by membersof our summer acting company.Tickets free (places limited so booka seat with Box Office)COMMUNITYWe deliver a wide range ofcommunity events and projectsall year round. Check out the localpress, contact us on 01900 870111or visit: www.theatrebythelake.com/participate to find out what’shappening in your area.VOLUNTEERSBe a part of it! Join our friendly Frontof House team and help us toprovide our customers with a topquality experience.Training provided. Call Mary Elliotton 017687 81103 or visit:www.theatrebythelake.com/supportusFind out more at: www.theatrebythelake.com19

MAKEDOUBLETHE DIFFERENCEFor every £1 you give we can claiman extra £1 from Arts CouncilEngland’s Catalyst Arts Programme!This means every £1 you give isworth £2 to the theatre,and if youalso your donation (at noextra cost to you) it’s worth £2.25!Theatre by the Lake is investing in theatre for thefuture. As a charity, we need your support tocontinue our work on stage, develop new artisticactivity and create opportunities for young peopleto share the power and pleasure of the arts.The grants we receive from public sourcesaccount for less than £2 of every £10 we spend;we have to earn the rest.“Level Up has boosted my confidenceand I believe it has really changedmy whole life” Education Participant:aged 10HOW YOUR DONATION MAKES A DIFFERENCE£12.50subsidises aticket for ayoung personunder 26£25supports a youngperson from WestCumbria to take partin our educationprogramme20 To book call: 017687 74411

DONATENOWCatalyst Arts will only match £1 for £1donations made before May 2014, so there’snever been a better time to give.To make a one-off or regular donationtoday you can either:• Contact Box Office on 017687 74411• Visit www.theatrebythelake.com/supportus• Drop in and see usYou can also support us by:• Sponsoring a seat in the Studio Theatre• Leaving a legacyFor more information please contact JennyBenson, Development Manager on 017687 72282or jenny.benson@theatrebythelake.comThank You – Theatre by the Lake could not existwithout your support and generosity.“Knowing that my donation will be matchedpound for pound by the Catalyst fund hasmade me feel that my gift is making an evengreater difference to a place I love.” JudithJohnstone, donor. Her gift, in memory of hermother Eva Kennedy, enabled Theatre bythe Lake to commission the stage adaptationof Rogue Herries.With a donation, large or small, you can make a real difference. For example…£100+creates the specialeffects for a show£6,000commissionsa new playor visit: www.theatrebythelake.com21

Visiting DramaMon 3 – Wed 5 June, 7.30pmSeabright Productions presentsAn Instinct for KindnessWritten and performedby Chris LarnerStudioIn November 2010, Chris Larneraccompanied his chronically illex-wife to Dignitas inSwitzerland. He returned homewith an empty wheelchair and astory to tell. This extraordinarysolo performance is an urgentlyrelevant piece of theatre on thecontentious issue of assistedsuicide. Larner’s show is by turnsfunny and heart-rending as hedraws us into the haunting,human story of a womanmaking the ultimate decisionabout her own life.Suitable for ages 14+£16.50, £12.50(discounts £1 off)Sun 14 July, 2pmLyngo Theatre CompanypresentsTom Thumbby Marcello ChiarenzaStudio“Here I am!” Tom stays one tinystep ahead of everyone to savehis brothers from mum, dadand the monster. With featheryspinning birds, a scary ogrehead, flying fiery houses and aportable forest this show,performed entirely on a kitchentable, is a wee wonder. It’s astory about being afraid, it’s astory about being hungry. It’salso a story about playing andhaving fun, which Tom doesbetter than anybody.Suitable for ages 6+£8; Students, U16s £6,Family ticket (4 people) £25“A wonderfully subtle and deceptively understatedperformance. This is story-telling of a very high order.”★★★★ The Times on An Instinct for KindnessMon 22 – Wed 24 July, 7.30pm(2pm matinée on Wed 24 July)Bard HeadsWritten and performed by Findingthe Will in association with theEveryman Theatre, CheltenhamStudioIn these two 50 minute oneman shows, one man and onewoman take on characters fromA Midsummer Night’s Dream andTwelfth Night. Think ‘TalkingHeads’ with a Shakespeareantwist. In the first piece we catchup with Hermia who’s having amid-life crisis in her kitchen, butis everyone else still living thedream? Meanwhile, thoughMalvolio has been on an angermanagement course, he’s stillplotting revenge for hispublic humiliation.Suitable for ages 12+£16.50, £12.50(discounts £1 off)02010322 To book call: 017687 74411

Visiting DramaSun 27 October, 2pmThe ElephantBridesmaidby Steven LeeMain HouseWritten for parents toenjoy with their children,The Elephant Bridesmaid isa magical musical aboutweddings, wombats and theloveliest elephant in the world.Join Nessie the Elephant andher friends as they search foran outfit fancy enough to makeher the Australian jungle’s mostbeautiful Elephant Bridesmaid.Come along in your own fancydress for the chance to take partin a fashion show live on stage!Suitable for ages 4-10£9; Students, U16s £8,Family ticket (4 people) £30Wed 13 – Sat 16 November,7.30pmKeswick Theatre Club presentsLast Tango in Whitbyby Mike HardingStudioSparks fly when Pat, a widowedpassenger on a coach trip toWhitby, shares a dance withmarried man Phil, much to thedisapproval of friends andfamily. They decide to make themost of their second chanceand seize the opportunity of anew life. Mike Harding’sgentle, funny play is full ofwarmth and cracking oneliners;just the tonic to banishthe blues.£10 (no discounts)“Entrancing and dreamlike production – beautiful”Audience member on Theatre Hullabaloo04Thu 14 November, 7pmShakespeare SchoolsFestivalMain HouseThe Shakespeare SchoolsFestival will work with localschools to stage four differenthalf-hour versions ofShakespeare’s timeless works.Family and friends are invitedto celebrate an evening ofquality entertainment withthese talented youngsters.Details of participatingschools available fromwww.theatrebythelake.comcloser to the date.£8; Students, U16s £6Mon 16 –Tue 24 DecemberTheatre Hullabaloo &Theatr Iolo presentLunaSee diary for performancetimes and datesStudioLuna is bored up in the sky byherself. One night she spots ayoung boy hiding from thescary shadows on his bedroomwall. Luna decides to makefriends with the boy andtogether they go on a nighttimeadventure to help himovercome his fears of the dark.With songs, music and a pinchof festive magic, this is theperfect show for under 5’sand their families.£5 (no discounts)05 0601 An Instinct for Kindness02 Tom Thumb03 Bard Heads04 The Elephant Bridesmaid05 Luna06 Shakespeare Schools Festivalor visit: www.theatrebythelake.com23

Lectures and TalksSun 14 July, 7.30pmTheatre by the Lake inassociation with the RoyalGeographical Society(with IBG) presentsKari Herbert –Heart of the HeroMain HouseView the lives of some of theworld’s most famous polarexplorers through the eyesof the women who inspiredthem to achieve great things.Author Kari Herbert presentsa fascinating insight into theremarkable women behindpolar exploration. Herbert is anacclaimed author, photographerand speaker, and daughter ofthe pioneering explorer SirWally Herbert.£14, £12, £10;(RGS-IBG members £9.50)Sun 8 September, 7.30pmTheatre by the Lake inassociation with the RoyalGeographical Society(with IBG) presentsRoyal GeographicalSociety (with IBG)LectureMain HouseSpeaker to be announced, checkwww. theatrebythelake.comfor details. Explore your worldfrom the comfort of Theatreby the Lake and join us foranother evening ofgeographical journeys.£14, £12, £10;(RGS-IBG members £9.50)Mon 18 November, 7.30pmJay Rayner – A GreedyMan in a Hungry WorldMain House“The doctrine of local food is deadand farmers’ markets are merelya lifestyle choice for the affluentmiddle classes.” Restaurant criticand BBC One Show reporter JayRayner combines hardnosedreporting with witty memoir totake you on a journey throughthe world’s edible landscape.From debunking a supermarkettrolley full of myths to shootingthe food world’s most cherishedsacred cows, this talk willchange the way you shop,cook and eat forever.£16, £10 (no discounts)01 Kari Herbert – Heart of the Hero02 Jay Rayner – A Greedy Man in aHungry World03 Jenny Eclair: Eclairious04 Julie Madly Deeply05 Andrew O’Neill is Easily Distracted01 0224 To book call: 017687 74411

ComedySun 16 June, 7.30pmJenny Eclair: EclairiousMain HouseProfessional Grumpy Old Woman, writer and panto star JennyEclair has been round the block so many times she’s lost count.Touring as a stand-up gives her dreadful varicose veins, but moreimportantly her partner (St. Geof), a bit of a break. Help him keepher out of the house by supporting the show!£17.50, £10 (no discounts)Sun 1 September, 7.30pmKit and McConnelMain HouseAfter their recent sell-out UK tour with Joan Rivers, Kit Hesketh-Harvey and James McConnel are delighted to be performing atTheatre by the Lake. With irreverent songs, as well as new shoesby Primark, do join this sophisticated duo for an evening ofcomedy and silliness on their continuing mission to extractridicule from any subject, no matter how sacred.£19, £17, £15 (no discounts)“A model of polished musical storytelling.Edinburgh loves her. So do we.”★★★★★ Time Out on Julie Madly Deeply04Fri 15 November, 7.30pmSeabright Productions presentsJulie Madly DeeplyStarring Sarah-Louise Young,accompanied by musical directorMichael RoulstonMain HouseAdored by millions, Dame JulieAndrews is a genuine legend ofentertainment. But does MaryPoppins ever long to let her hairdown at the end of a hard day?Find out in this cheeky yetaffectionate cabaret with theaward-winning singer andWest End actress Sarah-LouiseYoung. Songs are intertwinedwith stories and anecdotesabout Andrews’ life. Whatemerges is a delightfully funnyand candid love letter to a trueshow business survivor.£16, £14, £12 (discounts£1 off)Tue 19 November, 7.30pmmakin projects proudly presentAndrew O’Neill inAndrew O’Neill isEasily DistractedMain HouseAndrew O’Neill, struggling tomaintain concentration for longenough to write a new comedyshow, decided to write aboutthe fact that he was strugglingto maintain concentration longenough to write a new comedyshow. A regular on Never Mindthe Buzzcocks and Radio 5 Live,Steve Coogan said he was“so funny I put him in mynew TV show”.£14, £12, £10 (no discounts)03© Steve Ullathorne05or visit: www.theatrebythelake.com25

FilmSun 22 December, 1pmThe MuppetChristmas Carol (U)Main HouseNarrated by Gonzo and Rizzothe rat, Michael Caine stars asthe money-lending miserEbenezer Scrooge who, with thehelp of three ghostly puppets,begins to realise the true spiritof Christmas. With their offbeatsense of humour, the Muppets’unique and playful take onDickens’ well-loved Christmastale will give the whole familygenuine belly laughs, as well asthat wonderful festive feeling.£6; Students, U16s £4.50;Family ticket (4 people) £15Sun 22 December, 6pmIt’s a Wonderful Life (U)Main HouseA classic of the silver screen, don’t miss Frank Capra’s bittersweetcomedy. As the film opens, it’s Christmas Eve 1946 and GeorgeBailey (James Stewart) faces financial ruin as well as arrestand begins to seriously contemplate suicide. High above, twocelestial voices discuss Bailey’s dilemma and decide to senddown his guardian angel to try and show him just what a trulywonderful life he has.£6; Students, U16s £4.50; Family ticket (4 people) £1501 The Muppet Christmas Carol02 It’s a Wonderful Life03 Three Men Near a Boat– Trio di Parma04 Serenade by the Lake– Denis McCaldin05 Serenade by the Lake01 0226 To book call: 017687 74411

MusicLake District Summer Music International FestivalFor details of the festival’s full programme pleasevisit www.ldsm.org.ukSun 4 August, 8pmSerenade by the Lake – Manchester SinfoniaJohn Turner (Recorder), Denis McCaldin (Conductor),John Casken (Conductor)Main HouseExpect aural fireworks and tender serenading in some of thegreatest and most popular works of the string orchestrarepertoire. Formed by leader Richard Howarth, this top stringorchestra performs works by Mozart, Elgar, Berkeley and Britten.Renowned recorder player John Turner also joins the orchestra toperform conertos by Parry, Casken and Telemann. Don’t miss thisfantastic concert in the festival’s opening weekend.£22, £14; Students, U18s, unwaged half price“One of the ‘top ten festive festivals’ in the world”Daily TelegraphSun 11 August, 8pmThree Men Near a Boat– Trio di ParmaMain HouseWe are thrilled to welcomeback this internationalprize-winning Italian pianotrio with a programme ofgreat works by Beethovenand Schubert. They thrilledaudiences with their virtuosictechnique and consummateartistry when they appearedat Lake District Summer Musicback in 2009. Don’t forget tocatch this rare opportunity tohear them in the UK joined byLDSM friends and colleagues inthe much-loved Trout Quintet.£22, £14; Students, U18s,unwaged half price0402 0305or visit: www.theatrebythelake.com27

MusicKeswick Music Society 2013/14 SeasonOutstanding Classical music – Season Ticketsavailable for the full KMS season (see facing page)Sun 22 September, 3pmChildren’s Concert: Where Corals LieMembers of Sinfonia Viva and Jack RossMain HouseA musical voyage exploring the oceans of the world. Join composerJack Ross and members of Sinfonia Viva to discover the soundsand stories of the sea. Hear music inspired by the watery worldincluding Lennon-McCartney’s Yellow Submarine and Elgar’sbeautiful Where Corals Lie. With opportunities to join the crew,climb the rigging and scrub the deck, jump on board for thisafternoon of watery fun for all the family!£5 (children to be accompanied by up to two adults)Sun 22 September, 7.30pmSinfonia Viva Chamber OrchestraLeader and Director Benedict Holland with Martin Roscoe (piano)Pre-concert talk by musicians from Sinfonia Viva at 6.45pmMain HouseAs a season starter, we have the brilliant Martin Roscoe, a leadingconcert pianist and a great favourite who needs no introduction inCumbria. He will be returning to Keswick to play Mozart’s PianoConcerto, no.12 with Sinfonia Viva. The varied concert will includea Haydn Overture, Sinfonietta No. 1 by Malcolm Arnold and Elgar’sSerenade for Strings. This event is supported by Orchestras Liveand Arts Council England.£22, £16, £7; Students, U16s £8, £5Sun 20 October, 7.30pmBartosz Woroch (violin)and Sam Armstrong(piano)Pre-concert talk by BartoszWoroch and Sam Armstrongat 6.45pmMain HouseAn exciting pairing of youngtalent: Bartosz Woroch is aninternationally acclaimedvirtuoso violinist, whilst pianistSam Armstrong has extensivecredentials performing asrecitalist, chamber musicianand soloist in the world’s mostprestigious concert halls.Beethoven’s Kreutzer Sonatalies at the core of this concert,with sonatas by Poulenc andRichard Strauss completingthis compelling programme.£16, £11, £6; Students,U16s £7, £401 Sinfonia Viva Chamber Orchestra02 Bartosz Woroch (violin)03 Sam Armstrong (piano)04 The Elias String Quartet05 Aurora Wind Octet06 Kimon Parry (clarinet)0102 03© Marco Borggreve © Ben Harte © Balazs Borocz28 To book call: 017687 74411

MusicWed 13 November, 7.30pmThe Elias String QuartetSara Bitlloch (violin),Donald Grant (violin),Martin Saving (viola),Marie Bitlloch (cello)Pre-concert talk by membersof the Quartet at 6.45pmMain HouseIn partnership with RosehillTheatre, The Elias StringQuartet is presenting a cycleof all sixteen Beethoven stringquartets across six concerts inexceptional settings throughoutCumbria. In Keswick they willplay one of Beethoven’s Op. 18quartets, the String Quintet in Cfor which they will be joined bydistinguished viola playerMalin Broman, and the lategreat quartet Op. 132.£16, £11, £6; Students,U16s £7, £4Sun 8 December, 7.30pmAurora Wind OctetPre-concert talk by Auroraoboist Gwenllian Daviesat 6.45pmMain HouseThe Aurora Wind Octet is adazzling group of double oboes,clarinets, bassoons and horns.For this concert they offer twoof the greatest masterpieces forwind octet: the C minor and Eflat Serenades by Mozart withBeethoven’s Octet in E flat andthe light, witty and enjoyableOctet by his contemporary FranzKrommer. Their enthrallinginterpretations, immaculatepolish and infectious witcombine to make the perfectChristmas concert.£16, £11, £6; Students,U16s £7, £4Sun 12 January, 7.30pmKimon Parry (clarinet)and Tony Ingham (piano)Pre-concert talk by KimonParry at 6.45pmMain HouseFor brilliance, passion andthe expression of emotion theclarinet is unrivalled in its range.So Kimon Parry’s programme ofclarinet music from Schumann,Brahms and Weber to Martinuand Penderecki, is irresistible.A young and prize-winningfinalist in many recentcompetitions, he is a risingstar in solo, chamber andorchestral music. The concert,by Kimon and his pianistTony Ingham, is generouslysupported by the Countessof Munster Musical Trust.£16, £11, £6; Students,U16s £7, £4Season TicketsFor guaranteed tickets in the best seats at reduced rates, joinKeswick Music Society. Members hold Season Tickets for thesefive evening concerts together with a further three concerts in2014 with substantial savings (see KMS website). JuniorMembership costs just £8 for all eight concerts. For informationcontact Membership Secretary Elaine Moor on 017687 71162 orMary Cooke on 017687 77235. www.keswick-music-society.org.ukKeswick Music SocietyRegistered Charity No. 50056© Benjamin Ealovega0405 06or visit: www.theatrebythelake.com29

MusicSun 23 June, 7.30pmFriends of Theatre by the LakepresentColne ValleyMale Voice ChoirMain HouseThe Colne Valley Male VoiceChoir from West Yorkshire,once described as “a Rolls-Royceof choirs”, is part of the greatBritish tradition of male choralsinging. The choir was foundedmore than 90 years ago and theYorkshiremen have beensharing their joy in music withaudiences throughout Britain,Europe and the USA ever since.Their visit to Keswick promisesa night of musical pleasure forall ages.£16.50, £13.50, £10(no discounts)01Sun 7 July, 7.30pmRotary Club of Keswick presentsCeltic Dream:A Taste of IrelandMain HouseEmbodying the true spirit ofthe Emerald Isle, this originaland authentic show producesan evening of brilliantchoreography, phenomenalvocals, glittering costumes anda touch of the old Irish ‘craic’.With a selection of the finestdancers and vocalists fromIreland, Celtic Dream willleave you wanting more ofthe ultimate Irish experience.£19.50, £14.50; Students,U16s £10Sun 18 August, 7.30pmThe Houghton WeaversMain HouseThe Houghton Weavers, oneof Britain’s best-loved andlongest-running folk bands,returns to Keswick for theirmuch-loved mix of songs andhumour as part of their schemeto “keep folk smiling”. In 37 years,the Weavers have recorded 30albums and three DVDs andhave made countless radioand television appearances.£17.50, £15, £10 (discounts£1 off)Sun 6 October, 7.30pmKeswick Cricket Club presents‘Jersey Boys’Top Tribute GroupMain House‘Let’s Hang On’ is the world’snumber one tribute to FrankieValli and The Four Seasons.The seven piece professionalgroup provides top quality liveauthentic music from one ofthe most successful bands ofall time. You will be taken ona musical journey all the wayfrom acapella singing to anelectrifying finale with hitssuch as Rag Doll, Sherry andWalk Like a Man.£18.50, £14; Students,U16s £1004 01 0230 To book call: 017687 74411

MusicSun 29 September, 7.30pmMugenkyo Taiko DrummersMain HouseThis is a rare opportunity to see the most successful touring taikodrum group on the continent. Thundering rhythms on huge taikodrums merge with mysterious masked choreography, atmosphericlighting and muscular synchronisation timed to perfection. Withpost-apocalyptic martial imagery alongside infectious belly laughhumour, this is an unusual and spellbinding display of sheerathleticism. Feel the energy and experience the power of thisunique and captivating performance.£19.50, £17.50, £10 (no discounts)Sun 13 October, 7.30pmKarine PolwartMain HouseJust recently nominated for three awards at this year’s BBCRadio 2 Folk Awards, Scottish singer-songwriter Karine Polwartis no stranger to glowing reviews. Her songs are noted for theirpowerful contemporary relevance whilst her pure voice is praisedfor its enchanting and sublime beauty. She’ll be playing a raft ofsongs from her new album as well as some live favorites.£17.50, £15, £10 (discounts £1 off)03© David Bailey05Sun 27 October, 7.30pmPeatbog FaeriesMain HouseThe Peatbog Faeries arrive fromthe Isle of Skye with pipes, fiddle,guitar, bass, keyboards anddrums for a night of high-octanemusic that ranges from the greattraditional jigs and reels ofScotland to jazz, hip-hop, reggaeand so much more. fRoots said:“Skye’s finest, where you shouldalways expect the unexpected –gloriously unpredictable. A bandto treasure.”£19.50, £16.50, £10(no discounts)Sun 3 November, 7.30pmMartin SimpsonMain HouseMartin Simpson is one of thefinest acoustic and slide guitarplayers in the world and he’sworked with some of thebiggest names in folk musicincluding Richard Thompson,June Tabor, Martin Carthy andCara Dillon. Whether playingAmerican old-time music, bluesor his own material, Martin is aspellbinding performer ofimmense subtlety. His Keswickgig promises a night of folkmusic at its best.£19.50, £16.50, £10(no discounts)04© Paul Heartfield0601 Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers02 Colne Valley Male Voice Choir03 Peatbog Faeries04 ‘Jersey Boys’ Top Tribute Group05 Martin Simpson06 Karine Polwartor visit: www.theatrebythelake.com31

MusicSat 16 November, 7.30pmThe Blues BandMain HouseThe Blues Band is amongst the very finest purveyors of rhythmand blues in Europe. The band was formed in 1979 by ex-ManfredMann group members Paul Jones and Tom McGuinness, originallyto play a few pub gigs. They were soon joined by slide guitar aceand vocalist Dave Kelly with Gary Fletcher on drums and RobTownsend of Family fame on drums. Don’t miss their first gigin Keswick.£18.50, £10 (no discounts)Sun 17 November, 7.30pmKeswick Choral Society and the Northern Chamber Orchestra presentHandel’s MessiahMain HouseHandel’s most joyous and thrilling work will be performed by fullchorus, orchestra and organ with a quartet of brilliant youngsoloists. The melodies of the well-loved and intensely moving ariasand the passion of the rousing choruses make Messiah a gloriousmusical and dramatic experience.£20, £19, £17, £16, £12; Students, U16s £10“Thought-provoking, anarchicand wildly entertaining”The Guardian on The Horne Section0103Wed 20 November, 7.30pmThe Horne SectionMain HouseGathering together the UK’sfinest musicians and throwingthem on stage with the world’smost exciting comics, AlexHorne has created a headymix of spontaneous stand-up,spectacular performance andoutlandish musical talent.You’ve heard them on Radio 4;miss them in Keswick atyour peril.£17.50, £10 (no discounts)Sun 15 December, 7.30pmKeswick Rotary Club presentsKeswick’s OwnChristmas PromsMain HouseThe Rotary Club is delightedto once again present thisenormously successful event.The Championship NASUWTRiverside Band will performalongside professional singersGraeme Danby and Valerie Reidas well as an appearance fromSt. Herbert’s School Choir.The programme includesseasonal music and carols, plusa traditional Last Night of theProms finale that will reallyput you in the Christmas spirit.£16.50, £13; Students,U16s £10020401 The Blues Band02 Handel’s Messiah03 The Horne Section04 Keswick’s Own Christmas Proms05 Songs from the Shows06 Last Night of the Proms32 To book call: 017687 74411

Opera and MusicalsSun 30 June, 7.30pmThe British Heart Foundation presentsSongs from the ShowsMain HouseReturning for the 13th successive year, the evening will featurefavourites old and new, including songs from Camelot, Carousel,Cats and Calamity Jane, ranging from Gigi to Les Misérables. LightOpera also features with excerpts from The Merry Widow and TheMikado. The show, presented by Steve Layden, features leadingNorthern singers and instrumentalists and is in aid of the BritishHeart Foundation and Cerebral Palsy, Cumbria.£12, £10 (no discounts)Sun 25 August, 7.30pmLakeland Opera presentsLast Night of the PromsMain HouseReturning by popular demand,championship section bandBlackburn and Darwen BrassBand and guest artists performpopular music plus the oldfavourites including Land ofHope and Glory, Rule Britanniaand Jerusalem.£17, £14 (no discounts)05 06or visit: www.theatrebythelake.com33

How to BookBox Office: 017687 74411www.theatrebythelake.comCustomer InformationTicket deliveryTickets booked up to sevendays in advance will be postedfor a charge of 70p. Ticketsbooked within seven days of aperformance date will be heldfor collection at the Box Office.Performance timesPerformances start promptly –please note that latecomersmay not be admitted.Groups: come in a crowdWe offer excellent discounts onselected performances and canalso offer catering for groups.There is parking for coachesnext to the theatre. For moreinformation visit www.theatrebythelake.com/groupsTo book group theatre ticketsplease call the Box Office on017687 74411; to book groupcatering or group backstagetours call 017687 81103.Gift vouchers:the perfect presentTheatre by the Lake giftvouchers are available fromthe Box Office and can be usedto purchase tickets for allperformances at Theatre bythe Lake. We also sell NationalTheatre Tokens.Special effectsWe try to alert customers toany special effects used inperformances at Theatre by theLake. Please tell a member ofstaff when booking if you haveany particular concerns aboutlighting, sound or stage effects.Terms and ConditionsReservationsTickets which have not beenpaid for within five days ofreservation (or for latebookers, one hour before theperformance) will be offeredfor re-sale.DiscountsOnly one discount per ticket ispermitted. Discounts cannot beused in conjunction with anyother offer. All discounts andoffers subject to availability.Under 26 Friday £5 ticketsTickets are subject to availabilityand will be allocated on a firstcome, first served basis.Tickets will only be issued onpresentation of valid photo ID(student card, young person’srailcard, driving licence). Ticketsare non-transferable. Reservedtickets not collected 30 minutesbefore a performance will beresold. Tickets must be reservedat least 24 hours before theperformance date.ChildrenTheatre by the Lake cannotaccept responsibility forunaccompanied children.Data protectionPersonal details required toadminister your booking will besecurely stored by Theatre bythe Lake. We do not pass yourdetails on to third parties.Programme alterationsEvery effort is made to avoidalterations to the programme.However, Theatre by the Lakereserves the right to cancel oralter events if this isunavoidable. We will try tocontact all ticket-holdersaffected and apologise inadvance for any inconveniencethis may cause.Ticket exchange and refundsIf you inform us at least 48hours before an event, we willbe happy to exchange yourtickets or hold a credit for youagainst a future booking. Thereis a £1 fee per ticket for thisservice (with a maximumcharge of £10 per transaction).We regret that we are unable togive refunds unless the event iscancelled. For information onour refunds policy for groups,please contact the Box OfficeSupervisor on 017687 74411.34 To book call: 017687 74411

AccessFor maximum enjoyment during your visit to thetheatre, please inform our Box Office staff whenbooking if you have any special requirements.Theatre by the Lake haswheelchair spaces in bothauditoria, adapted toilets oneach floor and lift and flat flooraccess to all areas. Lakeside carpark next to the theatre hasreserved spaces for wheelchairusers; a wheelchair is availablefor transferring patrons fromthe car park to the theatre.Guide Dogsare welcome in allareas of the building.Help for the hardof hearingThe Box Office androws A – F of the Main Housestalls are fitted with aninduction loop. Additionally,discreet infrared hearingenhancement headsets areavailable for use throughoutthe Main House and Studio.Tickets for peoplewith disabilitiesLowest price tickets areavailable on request fordisabled customers for allperformances. Patrons whoneed the help of a personalassistant, carer or companionmay request one additionalticket at the same rate.Access guideAn access guide is available onrequest from the Box Office bycalling 017687 74411 or byemailing enquiries@theatrebythelake.comPlease contact us if you requireany further assistance.If you require a copyof this brochure in largeprint or on CD pleasecontact our MarketingDepartment on017687 72282 oremail: enquiries@theatrebythelake.comAccessibleperformancesCaptionedperformancesare indicated inthe diary on pages 34–39.Audio-describedperformancesand Touch ToursAudio-description is availableon certain Main Houseperformance dates. Tours ofthe set (for blind and partiallysighted patrons), given by theaudio-describer and stagecrew, are available beforeaudio-described performances.For performance dates andtimes, see the diary onpages 34-39.Relaxed performancesDesigned for anyone whowould benefit from a moreeasy-going environment,including children or adultswith autism spectrumconditions or learningdisabilities, as well as familieswith young children. Forperformance dates and times,see the diary on pages 38–43.To book for any accessibleperformance please call ourBox Office on 017687 74411.or visit: www.theatrebythelake.com35

Seating PlansMain HouseSeat numbers run from left to right as you look at this plan.Studio in TraverseAisleEDCBAStageEntranceAisleFGHJSeat numbers run from left to right as you look at this plan.36 To book call: 017687 74411

LocationTheatre by the Lake, Lakeside,Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5DJBox Office: 017687 74411(open daily between 9.30am – 8pm)www.theatrebythelake.comHow to find usThe theatre is a five minute walk from the town centre(follow signs for the Lake), with Allerdale BoroughCouncil’s Lakeside pay and display car park next to thetheatre. There is at present no charge after 7pm. Thereare bus links with Ambleside to the south, Carlisle to thenorth, Penrith to the east and Cockermouth andWorkington to the west.Backstage Tours: see howtheatre magic is madeJoin a member of ourknowledgeable theatre staff anddiscover what happens behindthe scenes to make sure theshow goes on. Please consult theperformance diary on pages 38 –43. It’s best to book as numbersare limited. £7 per person.Family ticket (4 people) £21.Post Show DiscussionsSit down with the cast andcreative team to explore theevolution of a production. Findout how the company explorethe show’s key themes, get underthe skin of their characters andbring their work in the rehearsalroom to the stage. Curious mindswelcome! Entry is free to anyonewith a ticket for that evening’sperformance.Theatre by the Lake is the operating name ofCumbria Theatre Trust. A Company Limited byGuarantee. Registered in England Number1874868. Registered Charity Number 516673.VAT Registration Number 945 7405 03.www.infinitedesign.comor visit: www.theatrebythelake.com37

DiaryMayMain House Time Page Prices* Studio Time Page Prices*Fri 24 See How They Run! PR 8.00pm 5 l Vincent in Brixton PR 8.00pm 7 lSat 25 See How They Run! FP 8.00pm 5 l Vincent in Brixton FP 8.00pm 7 lSun 26Mon 27 See How They Run! 8.00pm 5 l Vincent in Brixton 8.00pm 7 lTue 28 See How They Run! 8.00pm 5 l Vincent in Brixton 8.00pm 7 lWed 29 See How They Run! 8.00pm 5 l Vincent in Brixton 8.00pm 7 lThu 30 See How They Run! 8.00pm 5 l Vincent in Brixton 8.00pm 7 lFri 31 See How They Run! 8.00pm 5 l Vincent in Brixton 8.00pm 7 lJuneSat 1 See How They Run! 8.00pm 5 l Vincent in Brixton 8.00pm 7 lSun 2Mon 3 An Instinct for Kindness 7.30pm 22Tue 4 An Instinct for Kindness 7.30pm 22Wed 5 An Instinct for Kindness 7.30pm 22Thu 6 An Inspector Calls PR 8.00pm 9 lFri 7 An Inspector Calls FP 8.00pm 9 lSat 8 An Inspector Calls 8.00pm 9 lSun 9Mon 10 An Inspector Calls 8.00pm 9 lTue 11 An Inspector Calls 8.00pm 9 lWed 12 An Inspector Calls 8.00pm 9 lThu 13 An Inspector Calls 8.00pm 9 l ’Tis Pity She’s a Whore PR 8.00pm 11 lFri 14 An Inspector Calls 8.00pm 9 l ’Tis Pity She’s a Whore FP 8.00pm 11 lSat 15 An Inspector Calls 8.00pm 9 l ’Tis Pity She’s a Whore 8.00pm 11 lSun 16 Jenny Eclair: Eclairious 7.30pm 25Mon 17 See How They Run! 8.00pm 5 l Vincent in Brixton 8.00pm 7 lTue 18 See How They Run! 8.00pm 5 l Vincent in Brixton 8.00pm 7 lWed 19 An Inspector Calls 8.00pm 9 l ’Tis Pity She’s a Whore 8.00pm 11 lThu 20 An Inspector Calls 8.00pm 9 l ’Tis Pity She’s a Whore 8.00pm 11 lFri 21 An Inspector Calls 8.00pm 9 l ’Tis Pity She’s a Whore 8.00pm 11 lSat 22 See How They Run! 8.00pm 5 l Vincent in Brixton 8.00pm 7 lSun 23 Colne Valley Male Voice Choir 7.30pm 30Mon 24 An Inspector Calls 8.00pm 9 l ’Tis Pity She’s a Whore 8.00pm 11 lTue 25 An Inspector Calls 8.00pm 9 l ’Tis Pity She’s a Whore 8.00pm 11 lWed 26 Backstage Tour 2.30pm 37See How They Run! 8.00pm 5 l Vincent in Brixton 8.00pm 7 lThu 27 See How They Run! 8.00pm 5 l Vincent in Brixton 8.00pm 7 lFri 28 See How They Run! 8.00pm 5 l Vincent in Brixton 8.00pm 7 lSat 29 An Inspector Calls 8.00pm 9 l ’Tis Pity She’s a Whore 8.00pm 11 lSun 30 Songs from the Shows 7.30pm 33JulyMon 1 See How They Run! 8.00pm 5 l Vincent in Brixton 8.00pm 7 lTue 2 See How They Run! 8.00pm 5 l Vincent in Brixton 8.00pm 7 lWed 3 An Inspector Calls 8.00pm 9 l ’Tis Pity She’s a Whore 8.00pm 11 lThu 4 An Inspector Calls 8.00pm 9 l ’Tis Pity She’s a Whore 8.00pm 11 lFri 5 An Inspector Calls 8.00pm 9 l ’Tis Pity She’s a Whore 8.00pm 11 lSat 6 See How They Run! 8.00pm 5 l Vincent in Brixton 8.00pm 7 lSun 7 Celtic Dream: A Taste of Ireland 7.30pm 30Mon 8 An Inspector Calls 8.00pm 9 l ’Tis Pity She’s a Whore 8.00pm 11 lTue 9 An Inspector Calls 8.00pm 9 l ’Tis Pity She’s a Whore 8.00pm 11 lWed 10 See How They Run! 8.00pm 5 l Vincent in Brixton 8.00pm 7 lThu 11 See How They Run! 8.00pm 5 l Vincent in Brixton 8.00pm 7 lFri 12 See How They Run! 8.00pm 5 l Vincent in Brixton 8.00pm 7 lPR Preview Performance FP First Performance LP Last Performance PSD Post Show Discussion AD Audio-described38 *Prices: For Summer Season see page 3To book call: 017687 74411

DiaryJulyMain House Time Page Prices* Studio Time Page Prices*Sat 13 Backstage Tour 2.30pm 37An Inspector Calls 8.00pm 9 l ’Tis Pity She’s a Whore 8.00pm 11 lSun 14 Tom Thumb 2.00pm 22Kari Herbert 7.30pm 24Mon 15 See How They Run! 8.00pm 5 l Vincent in Brixton 8.00pm 7 lTue 16 See How They Run! 8.00pm 5 l Vincent in Brixton 8.00pm 7 lWed 17 An Inspector Calls 8.00pm 9 l ’Tis Pity She’s a Whore 8.00pm 11 lThu 18 An Inspector Calls 8.00pm 9 l ’Tis Pity She’s a Whore 8.00pm 11 lFri 19 An Inspector Calls 8.00pm 9 l ’Tis Pity She’s a Whore 8.00pm 11 lSat 20 See How They Run! 8.00pm 5 l Vincent in Brixton 8.00pm 7 lSun 21Mon 22 Bard Heads 7.30pm 22Tue 23 Bard Heads 7.30pm 22Wed 24 Bard Heads 2.00pm 22Bard Heads 7.30pm 22Thu 25 She Stoops to Conquer PR 8.00pm 13 lFri 26 She Stoops to Conquer FP 8.00pm 13 lSat 27 She Stoops to Conquer 8.00pm 13 lSun 28Mon 29 She Stoops to Conquer 8.00pm 13 lTue 30 She Stoops to Conquer 8.00pm 13 lWed 31 She Stoops to Conquer 8.00pm 13 lAugustThu 1 She Stoops to Conquer 8.00pm 13 l The Shape of Things PR 8.00pm 15 lFri 2 She Stoops to Conquer 8.00pm 13 l The Shape of Things FP 8.00pm 15 lSat 3 She Stoops to Conquer 8.00pm 13 l The Shape of Things 8.00pm 15 lSun 4 Serenade by the Lake 8.00pm 27Mon 5 See How They Run! 8.00pm 5 l Vincent in Brixton 8.00pm 7 lTue 6 An Inspector Calls 8.00pm 9 l ’Tis Pity She’s a Whore 8.00pm 11 lWed 7 An Inspector Calls 2.00pm 9 lAn Inspector Calls 8.00pm 9 l ’Tis Pity She’s a Whore 8.00pm 11 lThu 8 She Stoops to Conquer 8.00pm 13 l The Shape of Things 8.00pm 15 lFri 9 She Stoops to Conquer 8.00pm 13 l The Shape of Things 8.00pm 15 lSat 10 See How They Run! 8.00pm 5 l Vincent in Brixton 8.00pm 7 lSun 11 Three Men Near a Boat 8.00pm 27Mon 12 An Inspector Calls 8.00pm 9 l ’Tis Pity She’s a Whore 8.00pm 11 lTue 13 She Stoops to Conquer 8.00pm 13 l The Shape of Things 8.00pm 15 lWed 14 She Stoops to Conquer 2.00pm 13 lShe Stoops to Conquer 8.00pm 13 l The Shape of Things 8.00pm 15 lThu 15 See How They Run! 8.00pm 5 l Vincent in Brixton 8.00pm 7 lFri 16 Backstage Tour 2.30pm 37See How They Run! 8.00pm 5 l Vincent in Brixton 8.00pm 7 lSat 17 An Inspector Calls 8.00pm 9 l ’Tis Pity She’s a Whore 8.00pm 11 lSun 18 The Houghton Weavers 7.30pm 30Mon 19 She Stoops to Conquer 8.00pm 13 l The Shape of Things 8.00pm 15 lTue 20 See How They Run! 8.00pm 5 l Vincent in Brixton 8.00pm 7 lWed 21 See How They Run! 2.00pm 5 l Vincent in Brixton 2.00pm 7 lSee How They Run! 8.00pm 5 l Vincent in Brixton 8.00pm 7 lThu 22 Backstage Tour 2.30pm 37An Inspector Calls PSD 8.00pm 9 l ’Tis Pity She’s a Whore 8.00pm 11 lFri 23 An Inspector Calls 8.00pm 9 l ’Tis Pity She’s a Whore 8.00pm 11 lSat 24 She Stoops to Conquer 8.00pm 13 l The Shape of Things 8.00pm 15 lSun 25 Last Night of the Proms 7.30pm 33Mon 26 See How They Run! 8.00pm 5 l Vincent in Brixton 8.00pm 7 lCAP Captioned RP Relaxed Performance SCH Schools Performance U26 Under 26 £5 Ticketsor visit: www.theatrebythelake.com39

DiaryAugustMain House Time Page Prices* Studio Time Page Prices*Tue 27 An Inspector Calls 8.00pm 9 l ’Tis Pity She’s a Whore 8.00pm 11 lWed 28 An Inspector Calls 2.00pm 9 lAn Inspector Calls 8.00pm 9 l ’Tis Pity She’s a Whore 8.00pm 11 lThu 29 She Stoops to Conquer PSD 8.00pm 13 l The Shape of Things 8.00pm 15 lFri 30 She Stoops to Conquer 8.00pm 13 l The Shape of Things 8.00pm 15 lSat 31 Backstage Tour 2.30pm 37See How They Run! 8.00pm 5 l Vincent in Brixton 8.00pm 7 lSeptemberSun 1 Kit and McConnel 7.30pm 25Mon 2 An Inspector Calls 8.00pm 9 l ’Tis Pity She’s a Whore 8.00pm 11 lTue 3 She Stoops to Conquer 8.00pm 13 l The Shape of Things 8.00pm 15 lWed 4 She Stoops to Conquer 8.00pm 13 l The Shape of Things 8.00pm 15 lThu 5 See How They Run! 8.00pm 5 l Vincent in Brixton 8.00pm 7 lFri 6 See How They Run! 8.00pm 5 l Vincent in Brixton 8.00pm 7 lSat 7 An Inspector Calls 8.00pm 9 l ’Tis Pity She’s a Whore 8.00pm 11 lSun 8 Royal Geographical Society Lecture 7.30pm 24Mon 9 She Stoops to Conquer 8.00pm 13 l The Shape of Things 8.00pm 15 lTue 10 The Shape of Things 2.00pm 15 lSee How They Run! 8.00pm 5 l Vincent in Brixton 8.00pm 7 lWed 11 See How They Run! 2.00pm 5 lSee How They Run! 8.00pm 5 l Vincent in Brixton 8.00pm 7 lThu 12 An Inspector Calls 2.00pm 9 lAn Inspector Calls 8.00pm 9 l ’Tis Pity She’s a Whore 8.00pm 11 lFri 13 An Inspector Calls AD 8.00pm 9 l ’Tis Pity She’s a Whore 8.00pm 11 lSat 14 She Stoops to Conquer 8.00pm 13 l The Shape of Things 8.00pm 15 lSun 15Mon 16 See How They Run! 8.00pm 5 l Vincent in Brixton 8.00pm 7 lTue 17 An Inspector Calls 8.00pm 9 l ’Tis Pity She’s a Whore 8.00pm 11 lWed 18 An Inspector Calls CAP 2.00pm 9 l ’Tis Pity She’s a Whore 2.00pm 11 lAn Inspector Calls 8.00pm 9 l ’Tis Pity She’s a Whore 8.00pm 11 lThu 19 Backstage Tour 2.30pm 37She Stoops to Conquer 8.00pm 13 l The Shape of Things PSD 8.00pm 15 lFri 20 She Stoops to Conquer 8.00pm 13 l The Shape of Things 8.00pm 15 lSat 21 See How They Run! 8.00pm 5 l Vincent in Brixton 8.00pm 7 lSun 22 Children’s Concert: Where Corals Lie 3.00pm 28Pre-concert talk 6.45pm 28Sinfonia Viva Chamber Orchestra 7.30pm 28Mon 23 An Inspector Calls 8.00pm 9 l ’Tis Pity She’s a Whore 8.00pm 11 lTue 24 She Stoops to Conquer 8.00pm 13 l The Shape of Things 8.00pm 15 lWed 25 She Stoops to Conquer AD 2.00pm 13 l The Shape of Things 2.00pm 15 lShe Stoops to Conquer 8.00pm 13 l The Shape of Things 8.00pm 15 lThu 26 See How They Run! PSD 8.00pm 5 l Vincent in Brixton 8.00pm 7 lFri 27 See How They Run! 8.00pm 5 l Vincent in Brixton 8.00pm 7 lSat 28 An Inspector Calls 8.00pm 9 l ’Tis Pity She’s a Whore 8.00pm 11 lSun 29 Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers 7.30pm 31Mon 30 She Stoops to Conquer 8.00pm 13 l The Shape of Things 8.00pm 15 lOctoberTue 1 See How They Run! RP 12.00pm 5 lSee How They Run! 8.00pm 5 l Vincent in Brixton 8.00pm 7 lWed 2 Backstage Tour 10.30am 37See How They Run! CAP 2.00pm 5 l Vincent in Brixton 2.00pm 7 lSee How They Run! 8.00pm 5 l Vincent in Brixton 8.00pm 7 lThu 3 An Inspector Calls 8.00pm 9 l ’Tis Pity She’s a Whore PSD 8.00pm 11 lPR Preview Performance FP First Performance LP Last Performance PSD Post Show Discussion AD Audio-described40 *Prices: For Summer Season see page 3To book call: 017687 74411

DiaryOctoberMain House Time Page Prices* Studio Time Page Prices*Fri 4 An Inspector Calls 8.00pm 9 l ’Tis Pity She’s a Whore 8.00pm 11 lSat 5 She Stoops to Conquer 8.00pm 13 l The Shape of Things 8.00pm 15 lSun 6 ‘Jersey Boys’ Top Tribute Group 7.30pm 30Mon 7 See How They Run! 8.00pm 5 l Vincent in Brixton 8.00pm 7 lTue 8 An Inspector Calls 8.00pm 9 l ’Tis Pity She’s a Whore 8.00pm 11 lWed 9 An Inspector Calls 2.00pm 9 l ’Tis Pity She’s a Whore 2.00pm 11 lAn Inspector Calls 8.00pm 9 l ’Tis Pity She’s a Whore 8.00pm 11 lThu 10 She Stoops to Conquer 8.00pm 13 l The Shape of Things 8.00pm 15 lFri 11 She Stoops to Conquer 8.00pm 13 l The Shape of Things 8.00pm 15 lSat 12 Backstage Tour 2.30pm 37See How They Run! 8.00pm 5 l Vincent in Brixton 8.00pm 7 lSun 13 Karine Polwart 7.30pm 31Mon 14 An Inspector Calls 8.00pm 9 l ’Tis Pity She’s a Whore 8.00pm 11 lTue 15 She Stoops to Conquer 8.00pm 13 l The Shape of Things 8.00pm 15 lWed 16 She Stoops to Conquer CAP 2.00pm 13 l The Shape of Things 2.00pm 15 lShe Stoops to Conquer 8.00pm 13 l The Shape of Things 8.00pm 15 lThu 17 See How They Run! 8.00pm 5 l Vincent in Brixton PSD 8.00pm 7 lFri 18 See How They Run! 8.00pm 5 l Vincent in Brixton 8.00pm 7 lSat 19 An Inspector Calls 8.00pm 9 l ’Tis Pity She’s a Whore 8.00pm 11 lSun 20 Pre-concert talk 6.45pm 28Bartosz Woroch and Sam Armstrong 7.30pm 28Mon 21 She Stoops to Conquer 8.00pm 13 l The Shape of Things 8.00pm 15 lTue 22 See How They Run! AD 8.00pm 5 l Vincent in Brixton 8.00pm 7 lWed 23 See How They Run! 2.00pm 5 l Vincent in Brixton 2.00pm 7 lSee How They Run! 8.00pm 5 l Vincent in Brixton 8.00pm 7 lThu 24 An Inspector Calls 8.00pm 9 l ’Tis Pity She’s a Whore 8.00pm 11 lFri 25 An Inspector Calls 8.00pm 9 l ’Tis Pity She’s a Whore 8.00pm 11 lSat 26 She Stoops to Conquer 2.00pm 13 lShe Stoops to Conquer 8.00pm 13 l The Shape of Things 8.00pm 15 lSun 27 The Elephant Bridesmaid 2.00pm 23Peatbog Faeries 7.30pm 31Mon 28 An Inspector Calls 8.00pm 9 l ’Tis Pity She’s a Whore 8.00pm 11 lTue 29 See How They Run! 8.00pm 5 l Vincent in Brixton 8.00pm 7 lWed 30 See How They Run! 2.00pm 5 lSee How They Run! 8.00pm 5 l Vincent in Brixton 8.00pm 7 lThu 31 She Stoops to Conquer 8.00pm 13 l The Shape of Things 8.00pm 15 lNovemberFri 1 She Stoops to Conquer 8.00pm 13 l The Shape of Things 8.00pm 15 lSat 2 An Inspector Calls 2.00pm 9 l ’Tis Pity She’s a Whore 2.00pm 11 lAn Inspector Calls 8.00pm 9 l ’Tis Pity She’s a Whore 8.00pm 11 lSun 3 Martin Simpson 7.30pm 31Mon 4 See How They Run! 8.00pm 5 l Vincent in Brixton 8.00pm 7 lTue 5 An Inspector Calls 8.00pm 9 l ’Tis Pity She’s a Whore 8.00pm 11 lWed 6 An Inspector Calls 2.00pm 9 lAn Inspector Calls LP 8.00pm 9 l ’Tis Pity She’s a Whore LP 8.00pm 11 lThu 7 Backstage Tour 2.30pm 37She Stoops to Conquer 8.00pm 13 l The Shape of Things 8.00pm 15 lFri 8 She Stoops to Conquer LP 8.00pm 13 l The Shape of Things LP 8.00pm 15 lSat 9 See How They Run! 2.00pm 5 l Vincent in Brixton 2.00pm 7 lSee How They Run! LP 8.00pm 5 l Vincent in Brixton LP 8.00pm 7 lSun 10Mon 11Tue 12CAP Captioned RP Relaxed Performance SCH Schools Performance U26 Under 26 £5 Ticketsor visit: www.theatrebythelake.com41

DiaryNovemberMain House Time Page Prices* Studio Time Page Prices*Wed 13 Pre-concert talk 6.45pm 29The Elias String Quartet 7.30pm 29 Last Tango in Whitby 7.30pm 23Thu 14 Shakespeare Schools Festival 7.00pm 23 Last Tango in Whitby 7.30pm 23Fri 15 Julie Madly Deeply 7.30pm 25 Last Tango in Whitby 7.30pm 23Sat 16 The Blues Band 7.30pm 32 Last Tango in Whitby 7.30pm 23Sun 17 Handel’s Messiah 7.30pm 32Mon 18 Jay Rayner 7.30pm 24Tue 19 Andrew O’Neill 7.30pm 25Wed 20 The Horne Section 7.30pm 32Thu 21Fri 22Sat 23Sun 24Mon 25Tue 26Wed 27Thu 28Fri 29 Swallows and Amazons PR 7.00pm 17Sat 30 Swallows and Amazons FP 7.00pm 17DecemberSun 1Mon 2 Season Launch 10.30amSwallows and Amazons SCH 1.30pm 17Tue 3 Swallows and Amazons SCH 10.30am 17Wed 4 Swallows and Amazons SCH 10.00am 17Swallows and Amazons SCH 1.30pm 17Thu 5 Swallows and Amazons SCH 12.30pm 17Swallows and Amazons RP 6.30pm 17Fri 6 Swallows and Amazons SCH 1.30pm 17Swallows and Amazons 7.00pm 17Sat 7 Swallows and Amazons 2.00pm 17Swallows and Amazons 7.00pm 17Sun 8 Pre-concert talk 6.45pm 29Aurora Wind Octet 7.30pm 29Mon 9 Swallows and Amazons SCH 1.30pm 17Tue 10 Swallows and Amazons SCH 10.30am 17Wed 11 Swallows and Amazons SCH 10.00am 17Swallows and Amazons SCH 1.30pm 17Thu 12 Swallows and Amazons SCH 10.00am 17Swallows and Amazons SCH 1.30pm 17Fri 13 Swallows and Amazons SCH 12.30pm 17Swallows and Amazons 7.00pm 17Sat 14 Swallows and Amazons 2.00pm 17Swallows and Amazons 7.00pm 17Sun 15 Keswick’s Own Christmas Proms 7.30pm 32Mon 16 Luna 10.30am 23Swallows and Amazons SCH 12.30pm 17 Luna 1.30pm 23Tue 17 Swallows and Amazons SCH 10.00am 17 Luna 10.30am 23Swallows and Amazons SCH 1.30pm 17 Luna 1.30pm 23Wed 18 Swallows and Amazons SCH 1.30pm 17Swallows and Amazons 7.00pm 17Thu 19 Swallows and Amazons 7.00pm 17Fri 20 Luna 10.30am 23Luna 2.00pm 23*Prices: For Christmas see page 1742 To book call: 017687 74411

DiaryDecemberMain House Time Page Prices* Studio Time Page Prices*Fri 20 Swallows and Amazons 7.00pm 17Sat 21 Luna 10.30am 23Swallows and Amazons 2.00pm 17 Luna 2.00pm 23Swallows and Amazons 7.00pm 17Sun 22 The Muppet Christmas Carol 1.00pm 26 Luna 1.00pm 23It’s a Wonderful Life 6.00pm 26 Luna 6.00pm 23Mon 23 Luna 10.30am 23Swallows and Amazons 2.00pm 17 Luna 2.00pm 23Tue 24 Luna 10.30am 23Luna 2.00pm 23Wed 25 CLOSEDThu 26 Swallows and Amazons 2.00pm 17Swallows and Amazons 7.00pm 17Fri 27 Swallows and Amazons 2.00pm 17Swallows and Amazons 7.00pm 17Sat 28 Swallows and Amazons 2.00pm 17Swallows and Amazons 7.00pm 17Sun 29Mon 30 Swallows and Amazons 2.00pm 17Swallows and Amazons 7.00pm 17Tue 31 Swallows and Amazons 2.00pm 17JanuaryWed 1 Swallows and Amazons 7.00pm 17Thu 2 Swallows and Amazons 2.00pm 17Swallows and Amazons 7.00pm 17Fri 3 Swallows and Amazons 2.00pm 17Swallows and Amazons 7.00pm 17Sat 4 Swallows and Amazons 2.00pm 17Swallows and Amazons 7.00pm 17Sun 5Mon 6Tue 7 Swallows and Amazons 7.00pm 17Wed 8 Swallows and Amazons 7.00pm 17Thu 9 Swallows and Amazons SCH 1.30pm 17Swallows and Amazons 7.00pm 17Fri 10 Swallows and Amazons SCH 10.30am 17Swallows and Amazons AD 7.00pm 17Sat 11 Swallows and Amazons CAP 2.00pm 17Swallows and Amazons 7.00pm 17Sun 12 Pre-concert talk 6.45pm 29Kimon Parry and Tony Ingham 7.30pm 29Mon 13 Swallows and Amazons SCH 1.30pm 17Tue 14 Swallows and Amazons SCH 10.00am 17Swallows and Amazons SCH 1.30pm 17Wed 15 Swallows and Amazons SCH 12.30pm 17Arthur Ransome – Secret Agent? 7.00pm 17Thu 16 Swallows and Amazons 7.00pm 17Fri 17 Swallows and Amazons 7.00pm 17Sat 18 Swallows and Amazons 2.00pm 17Swallows and Amazons LP 7.00pm 17PR Preview Performance FP First Performance LP Last Performance PSD Post Show Discussion AD Audio-describedCAP Captioned RP Relaxed Performance SCH Schools Performance U26 Under 26 £5 Ticketsor visit: www.theatrebythelake.com43