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 …
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Conversations – from Hell to ‘Wonder-mere’
15-09-2023
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The Old Laundry Theatre produces a powerful new drama, based on the remarkable true story of one Holocaust …
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 …
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.
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 …
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 …
“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.
Our fantastic Autumn 2019 season
17-06-2019
We hope you are looking forward to a fantastic new Autumn season at the Old Laundry. The seasons get ever …
See 5 autumn shows at the Old Laundry for just £60
25-04-2019
If you love theatre at the Old Laundry, why not take advantage of our special deal and see 5 shows …
Peter Rabbit Theatre Show hops to the West End
07-03-2019
The highly acclaimed Beatrix Potter Musical Adventure Where is Peter Rabbit? hops straight to London’s West End this Easter. The show is the …
Old Laundry spring season is entertaining mix of comedy, music and drama
05-02-2019
Adrian Mullen previews the Old Laundry Theatre spring season for the Westmorland Gazette. Article in full below, or click here …
Crimes Under the Sun
05-12-2017
We are delighted to be hosting award-winning comedy theatre company New Old Friends on Friday 9 & Saturday 10 March …
By Jeeves draws to a close
01-11-2017
We intended By Jeeves to be a celebration, a celebration of the fantastic 25 years of Theatre we have had …
Introducing the colourful characters of By Jeeves
10-10-2017
WIN an Autumn mini break to see BY JEEVES!
02-09-2017
Enter our competition to WIN an autumn theatre break in the beautiful Lake District including a stay at the magnificent …
Old Laundry Theatre Bistro transforms in to the Drones Club
21-08-2017
For the four week duration of the 25th anniversary production of By Jeeves, we will be transforming our popular evening …
Read all about the 2017 Autumn Season in the Westmorland Gazette
16-08-2017
By Adrian Mullen, 15 August 2017
Theatre Festival is End to End CELEBRATION
ALAN Ayckbourn is constantly breaking new ground.
Come to …
Lake District Theatre Breaks
21-07-2017
We are delighted to be working with the following hotels to offer Theatre Breaks in the Lake District for the Andrew …
Our 25th Anniversary season
21-07-2017
This year we celebrate 25 years of Theatre here in Bowness.
Andrew Lloyd Webber and Alan Ayckbourn’s light-hearted, fun musical BY JEEVES …
Old Laundry announces BY JEEVES cast
19-06-2017
We are delighted to announce the full cast, led by Bill Champion and Nadim Naaman, of the revival of Andrew Lloyd …