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Jack and the Beanstalk

Patrick Lynch from CBeebies comes to Theatre by the Lake in Keswick for a magical retelling of Jack and the Beanstalk for ages 3+.

Wed 22 JulTheatre by the Lake(4.6mi)

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Wed 22 Jul12:00Centre for Leadership Performance(4.5mi)

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Jack and the Beanstalk

Patrick Lynch from CBeebies comes to Theatre by the Lake in Keswick for a magical retelling of Jack and the Beanstalk for ages 3+.

Thu 23 JulTheatre by the Lake(4.6mi)

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Big Fish Fringe Fest

Theatre by the Lake hasn't given us the full script, but Big Fish Fringe Fest has got "worth checking out" written all over it.

Sat 25 JulTheatre by the Lake(4.6mi)

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Big Fish Fringe Fest – Tom Little: In His Comfort Zone

The first Big Fish Comedy (mini) Fringe Festival will showcase four comics performing their hour-long shows ahead of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival this summer.

Sat 25 JulTheatre by the Lake(4.6mi)

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Big Fish Fringe Fest – Anna Thomas: How to Juggle a Ferret

The first Big Fish Comedy (mini) Fringe Festival will showcase four comics performing their hour-long shows ahead of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival this summer.

Sat 25 JulTheatre by the Lake(4.6mi)

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Big Fish Fringe Fest – A Game Called Chat: Smile It Might Never Happen

The first Big Fish Comedy (mini) Fringe Festival will showcase four comics performing their hour-long shows ahead of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival this summer.

Sat 25 JulTheatre by the Lake(4.6mi)

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Big Fish Fringe Fest – Kelly Rickard: Burning Love

The first Big Fish Comedy (mini) Fringe Festival will showcase four comics performing their hour-long shows ahead of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival this summer.

Sat 25 JulTheatre by the Lake(4.6mi)

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FLM Forum Lunch & Learn Event

Managing Your Mates: how things change when you are promoted Join us online to chat about handling friendships when you get that promotion—things get real! Click here to book a […]

Tue 28 Jul12:30Centre for Leadership Performance(4.5mi)

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Nell Gwynn: Meet the Cast

Join director Bryony Shanahan in Keswick for an exclusive discussion and Q&A exploring the making of Nell Gwynn.

Fri 31 JulTheatre by the Lake(4.6mi)

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Nell Gwynn

Experience Nell Gwynn at Theatre by the Lake, Keswick, Jessica Swale’s joyous Restoration comedy with music about the rise of one of Britain’s first actresses.

Sat 1 AugTheatre by the Lake(4.6mi)

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Nell Gwynn

Experience Nell Gwynn at Theatre by the Lake, Keswick, Jessica Swale’s joyous Restoration comedy with music about the rise of one of Britain’s first actresses.

Sat 1 Aug20:30Theatre by the Lake(4.6mi)

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Bring Your Own Picnic @ Harris Park

This week, we're meeting at Harris Park. There will be no meeting at Cockermouth School. Please bring along your own picnic, blanket and games!

Sun 9 Aug12:00King's Church(2.9mi)

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Every Brilliant Thing

7.30pm “the most brilliant thing about life is that it is a shared experience” Clare Brennan, The Guardian You’re seven years old. Mum’s in hospital. She finds it hard to be happy. So you start to make a list of everything that’s brilliant about the world. Everything worth living for. - Ice cream - Water fights - Staying up past your bedtime and being allowed to watch TV And as you grow, so does the list… Every Brilliant Thing is an honest, uplifting and very funny play about mental health, resilience and the lengths we’ll go to for those we love. Told by a single performer with help from the audience, it creates a unique, shared theatrical experience. Following a successful run and tour in 2023, Every Brilliant Thing returns to our studio before visiting community spaces across Cumbria. ______________________________________________ Looking for more live theatre in Keswick? Explore our full programme of upcoming productions, seasonal shows and visiting performances at Theatre by the Lake. From classic drama and contemporary storytelling to family favourites and new writing, there’s always something to discover. Planning a visit to the Lake District? Combine your theatre trip with everything Keswick has to offer, including walks, cafés, lakeside views and cultural events throughout the year. Discover more theatre at Theatre by the Lake in Keswick, including Nell Gwynn, Calendar Girls, and A Christmas Carol.

Wed 12 AugTheatre by the Lake(4.6mi)

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Wed 12 Aug12:00Centre for Leadership Performance(4.5mi)

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Creative workshops

We are offering a series of 6 masterclasses with Sarah Ames and Maggi Toner-Edgar. A specific programme for textile design and art to enable you to take your hobby or passion to the next level. This course is designed for textile designers, embroiders, dressmakers, quilters, and makers who would like to develop their ability to make artistic creations. Enhance your design, stitch and embroidery skills, some basic skills are required.

Sat 15 AugRecreate and Make(2.7mi)

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Crooked River Presents: CONNOR WALSH / JP WORSOLD / ANDY FEARNLEY & Saxxy BEN

22nd August - Crooked River Brewery Event #block-cd3fd3b34933aed68fbc { } #block-cd3fd3b34933aed68fbc .sqs-html-content { } @media screen and (max-width: 767px) { #block-cd3fd3b34933aed68fbc { } } @media screen and (max-width: 767px) { #block-cd3fd3b34933aed68fbc .sqs-html-content { } } @media screen and (max-width: 767px) { } CONNOR WALSH / JP WORSFOLD / ANDY FEARNLEY & SAXxY BEN Plus special guests These three acts have been mates for years, it's about time we saw them on a bill together! Three artists, delicious beers and tasty grub.Join us at Crooked River's Tractor Shed Brewery in Workington for a summer afternoon of music, tasty local grub and or course Crooked River's many thirst quenching beers. We'll be kicking things of with local musicians performing in the courtyard, inviting you to chill and unwind in the al fresco with a Dusty Dog and a cold one. Then at 6pm we'll move into the Brewery Shed for our three headline acts. They'll be new songs, fan favouties and collaborations galore. You don't want to miss this one off event. All this for a tenner!? Sounds to good to be true, we know it isn't but you'll have to come down and judge that for yourself. Additional photos @tonysealimagery TICKETS

Sat 22 Aug14:00Crooked River Beer Shop(3mi)

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Venues with events near Broughton Cross

A few local places from the listings above, all within three miles.

Recreate and Make2.7 miles away King's Church2.9 miles away Crooked River Beer Shop3.0 miles away

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Cumbria, England

Broughton Cross is in Cumbria, with local places and neighbouring communities close by. Its events calendar is usually shaped by practical local spaces such as local halls, churches and community spaces, rather than big set-piece attractions. Near Here brings Broughton Cross events into one place so you can see what is coming up without a long search. Check the listing details before you go, especially times, booking notes and access information.

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Jack and the Beanstalk

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Jack and the Beanstalk

Big Fish Fringe Fest

Big Fish Fringe Fest – Tom Little: In His Comfort Zone

Big Fish Fringe Fest – Anna Thomas: How to Juggle a Ferret

Big Fish Fringe Fest – A Game Called Chat: Smile It Might Never Happen

Big Fish Fringe Fest – Kelly Rickard: Burning Love

FLM Forum Lunch & Learn Event

Nell Gwynn: Meet the Cast

Nell Gwynn

Nell Gwynn

Bring Your Own Picnic @ Harris Park

Every Brilliant Thing

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Creative workshops

Crooked River Presents: CONNOR WALSH / JP WORSOLD / ANDY FEARNLEY & Saxxy BEN

Venues with events near Broughton Cross

More about Broughton Cross

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Jack and the Beanstalk

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Jack and the Beanstalk

Big Fish Fringe Fest

Big Fish Fringe Fest – Tom Little: In His Comfort Zone

Big Fish Fringe Fest – Anna Thomas: How to Juggle a Ferret

Big Fish Fringe Fest – A Game Called Chat: Smile It Might Never Happen

Big Fish Fringe Fest – Kelly Rickard: Burning Love

FLM Forum Lunch & Learn Event

Nell Gwynn: Meet the Cast

Nell Gwynn

Nell Gwynn

Bring Your Own Picnic @ Harris Park

Every Brilliant Thing

Share your Expertise with Local Leaders

Creative workshops

Crooked River Presents: CONNOR WALSH / JP WORSOLD / ANDY FEARNLEY & Saxxy BEN