A Scorching Summer Season at Brewery Arts, Kendal

From music, theatre, comedy, blockbuster cinema and brand-new family activities, there's something for everyone at Brewery Arts this summer!

Highlights in the live music programme include the legendary Afrobeat musician Femi Kuti, punk pioneer Jah Wobble, and contemporary folk star Rozi Plain. The South will also perform, bringing the songs and original members of The Beautiful South and The Olllam will play their superb mash-up of Celtic folk and post-rock.

The comedy and spoken word line-up features the hilarious Hal Cruttenden, the monthly open mic night Verbalise, and a special appearance by Crikey Aphrodite a cappella group at Brewery Poets May Reading!

BAFTA Award-winning writer and performer Katie Redford brings her moving production of Tapped to our Theatre, Kitchen Zoo pre- sents The Tortoise and the Hare, and our annual Summer Showcase returns with performances from our talented Creative Learning groups.

The programme for cinema includes a live stream of the Eurovision Grand Final, and anticipated blockbusters like Barbie, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, and Fast X. Independent and international films including The Blue Caftan, Morocco’s official entry for Best International Film at the Academy Awards, Britain's Hidden Fishes which will feature a director Q&A, and A Crack in the Mountain, an insightful documentary covering the challenges of modern-day exploration, will also be shown.

The very best of live theatre, ballet, and opera from across the country will be brought to the Brewery Arts’ Stage on Screen programme.

The likes of National

Theatre’s Fleabag, The Royal Ballet’s Sleeping Beauty, and The Royal Opera’s Il Trovatore will be screened. The new term of Creative Learning boasts a vibrant and diverse selection of new courses, workshops and family activities, delivered by experts. Spend time with loved ones at Family Fridays Pottery and Printmaking, learn a new skill at Embroidery and Fibre Arts for Beginners, or meet the artists behind Shaun The Sheep at Model Making with Aardman Animations. Whether you are planning a memorable night out, visiting the venue for a free exhibition, or connecting with friends in the Bar & Restaurant, you can be guaranteed a warm, friendly welcome.

View Brewery Arts' full event listings at breweryarts.co.uk, or drop into the venue to pick up a new season brochure.