excellent little theatre, very varied programme, jazz festival very good in may,also good information from staff, nice cafe More

Visited to see production of Anything Goes. Leads were fabulous, chorus less so, but as it was all performed with obvious joy and considerable gusto it was a very enjoyable evening. More

For local theatre with panache, we love the Theatre by the Lake. Supporting the local arts, it is somewhere between amateur theatre and West End production. We love it! More

We go to the Jazz Festival every May which is run by the theatre. There are events in both the main house and the studio as well as in a specially erected marquee in the part opposite. The theatre is comfortable inside (seating) and the exterior is designed to blend in with the surroundings. The cafe is very good too.... More

we came apon this lovely theater, by chance, having just got off, the lake's launch, we had a very large stawberry laiden scone in the cafe, we were just to late for a play, this won't be the case on our next vist More

We h ave visited Theatre by the Lake many times - always excellent value. Cafe great for snacks and they also do pre-theatre meals if you book ahead. More

You must try and visit this theatre if you are in Keswick they do a summer season of about 6 plays, there is a small company that covers all of the plays. there is a lovely winter/Xmas production and there are various one off events, talks exhibitions etc. More

Have been to the Theatre by the Lake three times in two years and each time have been a little disappointed. The tickets are overpriced in that I can see better shows for less money near London. The best performance we saw was an amateur production in the studio. The worst performance was by the Theatres own company. Dire acting... More

Watched a really comical play called "Noises Off", will definately visit this theatre again More