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Live Music

Tom McConville & Michael Biggins – BBC Folk Musicians of the Year

Award-winning fiddle player and singer Tom McConville is internationally renowned for his fiery, heart-stopping performances. Winner of the BBC Folk Musician of the Year in 2009, he is truly the most original fiddle player in the UK. Blending traditional music from his hometown of Newcastle with Irish, American and Scottish influences, he creates a sound that has jazz, folk, bluegrass and classical influences. His live performances are a roller coaster of musical delights; fast rhythmic dance tunes through beautiful slow airs and great singing – all presented with his inimitable sense of humour and style. Seth Lakeman and Kate Rusby count him as a huge influence. Indeed, it was Seth who presented Tom with his Musician of the Year award.

Thu 16 AprTheatre by the Lake

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Lark Rise to Candleford

Experience Lark Rise to Candleford at Theatre by the Lake in Keswick, Cumbria, a beautiful stage adaptation of the classic novel with live folk music and storytelling.

Sat 18 AprTheatre by the Lake

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TBTL Young Company present: Voices

Theatre by the Lake’s Young Company perform a series of short pieces chosen and directed by the young people.

Wed 22 AprTheatre by the Lake

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Comedy

Avalon Comedy Night – April 2026

With headliner, Lauren Pattison, opening act Al Stevenson and MC Dean Coughlin

Thu 23 AprTheatre by the Lake

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National Theatre Connections

Young people from across Cumbria take on National Theatre’s Connections Festival – bold new plays and fresh voices live on stage.

Sat 25 AprTheatre by the Lake

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Holmes and Watson and the Case of the Masked Magician

Sherlock Holmes investigates the disappearance of the Masked Magician in a spellbinding mix of mystery, magic & Edwardian intrigue.

Tue 28 AprTheatre by the Lake

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Live Music

Richard Durrant: Art of Levitation

A wonderful live music event for acoustic and classical guitar lovers and the musically curious.  Featuring Richard’s original, haunting guitar music including his newly released track, The Art of Levitation.

Thu 30 AprTheatre by the Lake

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Comedy

Andy Zaltzman: The Zaltgeist 2026 – A Second Thwack

Following a sell-out 2024/2025 national run, Andy Zaltzman – host of The Bugle podcast and BBC Radio 4’s The News Quiz, statistician on Test Match Special, and champion of Taskmaster series 18 – extends his hit tour into 2026.

Fri 1 MayTheatre by the Lake

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Beauty and the Beast

Step into the enchanted world of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast — a magical tale of love, music & wonder for audiences of all ages.

Sun 10 MayTheatre by the Lake

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The Lakeside Club

Theatre by the Lake has got The Lakeside Club pencilled in. We've got the date — they've got the detail. Between us, you're sorted.

Sat 6 JunTheatre by the Lake

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