After several years of deliberating, went to see a production ( Sense & sensilbility) at this gem of a theatre. Excellent production, albeit with a touch of pantomime(ie much stomping about the stage) , very professionally staged and performed. Looking forward to our next visit.

We were on holiday and got seats to see Sense and Sensibility. Had no idea what to expect, but it blew our minds. Beautiful local theatre, great staff, stunning location. Show was just amazing, small cast, who worked their socks off, simple sets, but the...More

Went to see sense and sensibility - amazing - small cast - simple set but performed beautifully - you believed in the characters - very funny in places - well done to all it was a fab night out - lovely little theatre only negative...More

When we visited Keswick we realised an ambition by going to the Theatre by the Lake. There appeared to be a very good programme of plays but we went to see The Hoghton Weavers who were excellent and brought back memories with the old Lancashire...More

I went to the Theatre by the Lake on both nights of my walking trip to Keswick and to have this within walking distance of where I was staying was a real bonus. Staff are friendly, theatre is modern and it is great value if...More

Excellent play in a charming theatre. Pre-show meal in the restaurant just right and so nice to be able to stroll over to the park and gaze over Derwentwater to the peaks at the head of Borrowdale.

The theatre is so intimate and yet the play was just spell-binding. The setting of the theatre on the banks of Derwent Water is perfect for having a stroll and enjoying a picnic.