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Theatre by the Lake

Lakeside, Keswick, England
01-76-87-74411
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Ranked #4 of 22 attractions in Keswick
Type: Theatres
Traveller Description: Theatre by the Lake in Keswick is Cumbria's only year-round producing theatre, described by The Independent as "the most beautifully located and... more »
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Derby, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

Situated in a stunning setting by Derwent Water, this theatre is well worth visiting. Have been to a panto a few years ago and visited again recently and have been impressed both times.

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Newport-on-Tay, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW

Tickets were a little pricey, but we enjoyed the play immensely. Good food available in pleasant rtestaurants.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2013 NEW

Went to see An Inspector Calls. Very well presented play. Cast were excellent for a relatively small theatre. Seats were very comfy though. No numb bum halfway through!! Very good production but at top end of pricing. Still worth going.

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Liverpool, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 June 2013 NEW

i went to watch an inspector calls, i was throughly impressed with the theatre it was small but very quaint and in a lovely location. I went to see the current production of an inspector calls, the actors where very hard working and throughly deserve a lot of recognition for a truely brilliant performance of this play.

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Middlesbrough, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 June 2013 NEW

Went to see "An Inspector Calls". Performance was superb and easily better than the West End production I saw in London and then on tour. Fabulous little venue with great atmosphere the evening we went. Well worth a visit.

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Preston, Lancs, UK
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2013

A small theatre with a lovely atmosphere and some top attractions. It is located a short walk out of Keswick town centre which is alright on a fine night. There is a car park at the theatre but you may already have had to park your car in another car park closer to you hotel. So some changing of car... More

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Newquay, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 June 2013

If you are staying in Keswick or the surrounding area do make a point of visiting this wonderful theater. Great plays, fantastic events. Not to be missed....

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Liverpool, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 June 2013

Cheap ( £15 a ticket ) and cheerful -- I don't think I will be attending the theatre again for an amateur performance because it was just that -- although 3 leading members of the cast were actually very good. It seems a bit mean I know but I think my money would have been better spent elsewhere -- sorry!!

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Colwyn Bay, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 June 2013

Great venue and setting. A very good range of drama and also some concerts. Repertory theatre is excellent, consistently good acting and direction as it has been from the days of the original mobile theatre into the present decade. Season lasts right through from Spring to November. Other stagings through the year.Good restaurant and bars, good access for disabled .... More

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Middlesbrough, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 June 2013

Anybody who enjoys the theatre should visit here - if they have something on that you wish to see of course. The shows change all the time so use an up to date schedule. Often B&Bs can offer you a discount at the theatre... worth checking. A beautiful building, in perfect situation, 5 minutes walk from the town, excellent parking,... More

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