Wreath making workshops
22-11-2023
Add some handcrafted charm to your festive celebrations this year by creating your very own unique …
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BOUNCERS by John Godber
10-10-2023
Touring theatre company, the John Godber Company is delighted to be bringing John Godber’s iconic play “Bouncers”, enjoyed world-wide and …
Alan Ayckbourn’s 89th play, Constant Companions, at the Old Laundry Theatre 17-21 October
04-10-2023
Photos © Tony Bartholomew
Alan Ayckbourn’s 89th play, Constant Companions, opens on Tuesday 17 October at the Old Laundry Theatre and …
Jam packed week of family fun this autumn in our Bowness Children’s Theatre Festival
18-09-2023
A week full of family fun in our Theatre this half term!
Conversations – from Hell to ‘Wonder-mere’
15-09-2023
PRESS RELEASE:
The Old Laundry Theatre produces a powerful new drama, based on the remarkable true story of one Holocaust …
Mr (Ewan) McGregor finally catches up with Peter Rabbit
08-08-2023
Exciting news in the Lake District! Mr (Ewan) McGregor finally caught up with naughty Peter Rabbit at the World of Beatrix Potter Attraction and Old Laundry Theatre in Bowness. Meeting a Hollywood A-lister and Jedi Master, however, didn’t faze Peter Rabbit who is known for getting the better of Mr McGregor in real life, on stage and on screen.
Our Peter Rabbit Theatre Show opens this weekend
29-06-2023
Hop to your seats and immerse yourself in the magical world of Beatrix Potter™. Watch with delight as Peter Rabbit™ …
Old Laundry Theatre world premiere opens tomorrow
11-05-2023
Olivier and Tony Award winning playwright Sir Alan Ayckbourn’s world premiere WELCOME TO THE FAMILY opens tomorrow at The Old Laundry Theatre, Bowness-on-Windermere.
Interview with Alan Ayckbourn
12-04-2023
Alan Ayckbourn’s Archivist, Simon Murgatroyd (alanayckbourn.net) reports here on a superb interview with Alan about the upcoming performance of Welcome to the Family at the Old Laundry Theatre (12 -27 May). It makes for fascinating reading, and we can’t wait to share this world premiere with you in Bowness-on-Windermere.
Actor Accommodation needed in Bowness-on-Windermere
28-02-2023
We are looking for lodgings for 4 of our actors who will be performing in our summer show – Happy Birthday Peter Rabbit.
We are hiring!
23-02-2023
The Theatre is a lovely place to work, so please get in touch if you would like to join our …
Old Laundry Theatre announces cast for the World Premiere of Alan Ayckbourn’s 88th play, Welcome to the Family
20-02-2023
Alan Ayckbourn’s new play Welcome to the Family, (12 -27 May) has its world premiere in Bowness-on-Windermere. The 5-hander comedy …
Keeping the Show on the Road…
15-12-2022
As of course, with many other things, our theatre is finding it increasingly difficult to operate both practically and financially and we need your help to keep the show on the road…
Old Laundry Theatre vouchers make a wonderful gift!
17-11-2022
Old Laundry Theatre vouchers make a wonderful gift. Our theatre vouchers can be used to purchase tickets and also for …
Spring 2023 season now on sale!
11-11-2022
The Old Laundry Theatre in Bowness-on-Windermere has launched its Spring 2023 season and it is packed full of an eclectic mix of shows for you to enjoy. Please support your local theatre and book your seats for an entertaining evening out.
Trainspotting Live at the Old Laundry review
23-09-2022
All the warnings in the world won’t prepare you for the reality of Trainspotting Live. If you think you’ve seen it all, if you think you’re unshockable, this is the acid test. And it’s also some of the most brilliant physical-theatre acting you’ll ever see. Or hear.
Rest in Peace
09-09-2022
We join the nation in grief at the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
As the world mourns the loss …
Happy Birthday Peter Rabbit shows cancelled this week
31-08-2022
August 31, 2022
We are very sorry to announce that we have had to cancel this week’s performances of HAPPY BIRTHDAY …
We are looking for Theatre Assistants
15-08-2022
THEATRE ASSISTANTS – evening work
We are recruiting Theatre Assistants (must be age 18+) to work evenings at the Old Laundry Theatre starting in …
All Lies – cast announcement
25-04-2022
We are delighted to announce the cast for All Lies and look forward to welcoming Luke Dayhill, Rhiannon Neads and …
The Old Laundry goes green in its 30th year
17-03-2022
The OLD LAUNDRY THEATRE Bowness-on-Windermere is pleased to announce that in line with its continuing efforts to reduce its carbon …
ALAN AYCKBOURN WORLD PREMIERE IS HIGHLIGHT OF THE OLD LAUNDRY THEATRE’S 30th ANNIVERSARY SEASON
25-01-2022
Sir Alan Ayckbourn’s new play ALL LIES will be the highlight of the Old Laundry Theatre’s 30th Anniversary Season 2022, opening on Thursday 5 May – Saturday 21 May. A rare opportunity to see a world premiere at the Old Laundry Theatre in Bowness, this is the first Alan Ayckbourn play to premiere outside of Scarborough in 35 years.
BRAND NEW JOHN GODBER MUSICAL COMES TO THE OLD LAUNDRY THEATRE
10-01-2022
Ruby and the Vinyl, a brand new musical comedy, written by internationally renowned playwright John Godber in partnership with his …
Booking now open for our mini autumn season
02-09-2021
The Old Laundry Theatre is back! After a long 18 months, the theatre is coming back to life. It has …
Autumn events on sale soon!
27-08-2021
We are excited to announce that very soon a mini autumn season at the Old Laundry Theatre will be on …
We look forward to welcoming you back!
01-04-2021
The Old Laundry is currently closed in line with national restrictions, but behind the scenes, we are working towards being …
Exciting news from the Cultural Recovery Fund
13-10-2020
Culture is at the heart of our business and so we are delighted to have received funding thanks to the …
Autumn update!
10-09-2020
We are very sorry that we are not able to host a season this year. It is the first time …
Statement regarding Covid-19
17-03-2020
Tuesday 17 March 2020
We appreciate many of you have been waiting to hear our response to this tricky time we …
Letters to the Moon – postponed
16-03-2020
We are very sorry that the production ‘Letters to the Moon’ has been cancelled. It is with great sadness that …
Stepling gig postponed
14-03-2020
Stepling
Wednesday 25 March at 7:30 pm
Stepling have regretfully decided to cancel their upcoming tour. One of the group is unwell …
Spring Season at the Old Laundry
07-02-2020
The spring season at the Old Laundry is just about to start with two sell-out shows with Bill Bailey. We …
Dickens film evening menus
29-11-2019
Our Dickens film evening are coming up soon 5-7 December and here’s what’s on the menu!
“Superlative Sunday”
07-10-2019
Review from Stagey Lady Theatre Reviews
Superlative Sunday
A West End musical in Windermere? The quirky and delightful Old Laundry Theatre at …
Tell Me on a Sunday star Katie Birtill gives dazzling performance at Old Laundry Theatre
07-10-2019
Westmorland Gazette review – 7 October 2019
By Rachel Garnett
KATIE Birtill’s performance on Saturday night as “The Girl” looking for love …
Tell Me on a Sunday – coming soon
24-09-2019
The count down is on to our big production of the season, Tell Me on a Sunday. Rehearsals are going well and this stunning production will soon be live on the Old Laundry stage.