Keswick's Theatre by the Lake celebrates 19 years - and 154 home-produced plays

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Published on: Wednesday 29th August 2018

Keswick's Theatre by the Lake has celebrated its 19th birthday, having staged an impressive 154 home-produced plays since its official opening in December 1999 by Dame Judi Dench and Michael Williams.

The theatre quickly became a highly-acclaimed venue, known for its high production values, welcoming atmosphere, and independent productions.

As part of its birthday celebrations and its entry in the campaign to find Britain’s Most Welcoming Theatre in the 2018 UK Theatre Awards, the theatre is running a picture showcase called 19 Reasons for 19 Years.

This is to promote voting for them online, as well as reliving the theatre’s history and why it is such a special place to visit.

Rachel Swift, its head of communications, said: “We are delighted that this very special theatre is now entering its last year as a teenager! Our success – and survival – is down to the support of so many people: our funders, Friends and supporters, our staff and volunteers, our casts and creative teams, and of course our wonderful audiences who continue to help make this building thrive. Here’s to the next 19 years!”

You can support the theatre’s push to become Britain’s Most Welcoming Theatre at https://uktheatre.org/vote.