Wed 18 Sep – Thu 31 Oct

Great stories created in and inspired by our remarkable county

This festival of new writing showcases the local theatre makers Theatre by the Lake have supported since establishing the Artist Development Network, Cumbrian Creatives, in 2020.

The festival will kick off with The Dreamtime Fellrunner by Julie Carter. Produced in association with Theatre by the Lake, this is a poetic exploration of Julie’s fellrunning life. After opening in their Studio, the show will tour venues across Cumbria and beyond.

Don’t miss the world premiere of the brand-new commission, Steel. Written by Lee Mattinson and set in and inspired by growing up in Workington, Steel tells the story of two lads on a town-wide treasure hunt for a contract that could change everything. See it in the Studio here first, before it heads out on a West Coast community tour.

They are also presenting a series of one night shows, workshops and social events to bring people together. 

If you’re a local artist, want to support new writing made in Cumbria, or you simply want to experience great theatre, then make sure you head down to the studio this Autumn.

Access

Wheelchair & other access booking available via Box Office or online by filling in the access register.

CUMBRIAFEST

• Every CumbriaFest ticket sold donates £1 to supporting developing artists in Cumbria
• Book for every event and get 20% off
• Join Cumbrian Creatives, it’s free