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From the creative team behind the five-star, multi-award-winning Jesus, Jane, Mother and Me and LASH, comes a thrilling new drama. The horrors of World War Two have broken young Wesley, but could the madness he encounters beyond it save or destroy a soldier’s shellshocked mind? Following a hugely successful sold-out Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Shellshocked is a powerful new play by Leeds-born playwright Philip Stokes, recognised by the British Library as a culturally important playwright of the 21st Century. dukeslancaster.org/whats-on/theatre/shellshocked
The Dukes Park Show Returns this Summer!Get the feeling you're not in Lancaster anymore...Dorothy is desperately searching for fluffy runaway Toto when a storm sweeps her away from her home in Lancaster into a world full of surprises and wonder.With her new found companions: the Scarecrow, Tin Man, and Cowardly Lion, Dorothy must navigate the curiosities and dangers of Oz, all while staying one step ahead of the Wicked Witch. Along the way, sheÌll discover that courage, heart, and wisdom can be found in the most unexpected places.dukeslancaster.org/whats-on/theatre/the-wizard-of-oz
It’s the glitziest night of the year, and everyone wants to be there, from the great to the good. The Bentleys are parked, the Jazz Band has arrived, and the magician is magic; so pick up your invite for this fundraising frenzy. But behind the bow ties and fake tans there are jealousies and avarice, divorces and affairs This is upstairs meets downstairs through a drunken gaze. The raffle is ready, the coffee is cold, the service is awful, the Guest speaker is drunk and the hard pressed caterers just want to go home.By turns satirical and touching, Godber turns his laser gaze onto the Black Tie Ball in all its sophisticated pomp.Told in his signature visceral style, this hilarious comedy sees the hotel staff recount an entire evening at breakneck speed from arrival at seven to carriages at midnight. Being short staffed has never been so funny!dukeslancaster.org/whats-on/theatre/black-tie-ball
Described as ‘the funniest dad on Instagram’, stand-up comedian George has racked up hundreds of millions of views for his hilarious online sketches about the big things in life, like owning an air fryer, watching a David Beckham documentary, and the excruciating experience of trying to do a jigsaw with your kid. Now he’s bringing his brand new stand up show to the stage. It won’t just be about parenting though, because he has done loads this year. He’s bought a new hoover, watched some more stuff on Netflix… loads. dukeslancaster.org/whats-on/theatre/george-lewis-the-best-thing-youll-ever-do
Strictly 14+ (swearing & adult content)
A new show about extinct gigantic, charismatic, megafauna from 3-time Edinburgh Comedy Award Nominated Comedian, and very good comedian Josie Long. In these troubled times, in this wicked world, it can feel like apocalypse is everywhere but did you know 11,000 years ago there were some really big armadillos? I’m talking about as big as a car. Really big. And they were vegetarian so don’t even worry about them. Also my daughter has a hamster and I’m not saying distract yourself from everything, but I’m saying he’s also part of everything. Josie is back with a new show about discovery, wonder, extinction and how to walk through a landscape of monstrous disaster. There is also a good tip about silt, guaranteed.dukeslancaster.org/whats-on/theatre/josie-long-now-is-the-time-of-monsters
Stevie Martin (Taskmaster, Mitchell & Webb’s brand new sketch show, 8 out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, The Horne Section TV Show) has been doing online comedy for a while (45 million views worldwide) but is now returning to live comedy with her latest show, which sold out at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and at Soho Theatre this year. It's like her online stuff but she'll be on a stage and you can't pause her to get a snack (meats?). Also you have to sit in a specific room to watch it (please don’t bring your meats to this room).dukeslancaster.org/whats-on/theatre/stevie-martin-clout
Age Guidance: 16+
Camelot is in trouble. King Arthur knows that if he doesn’t turn things around, this civilisation will be forgotten and be known as nothing more than a rather dull time in British history. But when three hapless squires approach him about changing that legacy…a legend is born.Teaming up with one of UK theatre’s best comedy writers and directors, Olivier Award nominated John Nicholson (The Time Machine: A Comedy), award-winning funny men Le Navet Bete (The Three Musketeers: A Comedy Adventure, Treasure Island, Dracula: The Bloody Truth) are back with a brand-new laugh-out-loud show for the ages.A comedy for the whole family, this hilarious retelling of the Arthurian legends will have audiences crying with laughter and become part of the legend themselves!dukeslancaster.org/whats-on/theatre/king-arthur
by Adam Z. RobinsonCome face-to-face with terror…One lamp-lit storyteller, two ghostly tales and nothing else but the infinite horrors of the surrounding darkness.To celebrate a decade of making ghost story theatre, The Book of Darkness & Light present two of their most terrifying tales from the past ten years in this intimate and spellbinding solo show. dukeslancaster.org/whats-on/theatre/darkness-light-ghost-stories
The Book of Darkness & Light return with their ghostly adaption of this festive classic. Join Ebenezer Scrooge on a supernatural journey into the past, present and yet-to-come. The atmosphere of Victorian London is brought to life and the spirits of Christmas return from the dead – all through the spellbinding art of storytelling in this thrilling solo show.dukeslancaster.org/whats-on/theatre/a-christmas-carol
H.G. Wells’s classic novel retold byimitating the dogSupported by Lancaster Arts Cast, DoncasterFour performers enter the stage and construct an epic road movie before our eyes. In the wake of an apocalyptic alien invasion, lines of Brits scrabble to flee across the channel while their cities lie in ruins. Using miniature environments and projection,“multimedia daredevils” (The Times) imitating the dog create a thrilling, timely retelling of H.G. Wells’s classic novel, pushing their inventive storytelling to new heights.dukeslancaster.org/whats-on/theatre/war-of-the-worlds
Age Guidance: 14+SHOW WARNINGS: include on website, in your brochure and in emails, etc.Flashing imagery and lighting effects Loud noises on occasion, including sudden bangs and gunshotsSmoke effectsScenes featuring moments, descriptions and images of violenceStrong languageThemes of racism and anti-immigration
Adapted by Nick Lane from the work of Sir Arthur Conan DoyleLondon, 1901. As the British Empire wages war in the name of a Queen whose health is failing, a series of mysterious events reveals a crack in the high corridors of power. A crack that threatens to destabilise monarchy, government and Empire. And at its centre, controlling the flow of information and influence, a shadowy figure plans a final deadly move.
Age reccomendation: 11+
Jess can feel herself becoming an emotional wildebeest right when her world (and the whole world, thanks) demands cool, collected saint-like kindness and understanding. S**t. Witness her effort to become a brand new, mythical, mystical ‘coper.’ OR NOT. The silliest of comedy for the scariest of days from Edinburgh Best Show Award Nominee. As seen and heard on QI, Live at the Apollo, Richard Osman’s House of Games, The Guilty Feminist, and Gladiators fan-podcast Contender Ready.dukeslancaster.org/whats-on/theatre/jessica-fostekew-iconic-breath
Age Guidance: 14+ (Strong Language)
GETTING HERE BY CARFrom the South: Leave the M6 motorway at junction 33 and take the A6 to Lancaster. Follow directions to the city centre and on joining the one way system, keep in the right-hand lane. You will see brown information signs for ‘Dukes Playhouse’. From the North: Leave the M6 motorway at junction 34 and follow signs to Lancaster. On joining the one way system, keep in the left-hand lane and you will see brown information signs for ‘Dukes Playhouse’.GETTING HERE BY BUSArriving at Lancaster bus station, head out of the main road entrance and turn right towards the Bobbin pub. Just before the pub turn right up Chapel Street and carry straight on until you reach the pedestrian crossing. At Stonewell cross the road onto Moor Lane. The Dukes is approximately 50 metres up the road on the left.GETTING HERE BY TRAINFrom the main ticket office turn right. At the gates turn left onto Meeting House Lane. Proceed down the hill to the traffic lights. Cross the road onto the pedestrianised area through the town centre until you reach St Nicholas Arcade. Turn left as you reach St Nicholas Arcade and then right onto Church Street. At Stonewell cross the road onto Moor Lane. The Dukes is approximately 50 yards on the left hand side.
There is some on street parking available around the Dukes and many car parks are within walking distance. Two short stay car parks can be found if you turn right just past the Dukes.
Tuesday - Sunday: from 11am
For detailed access information please visit the theatre's access page: dukeslancaster.org/your-visit/accessibility
The Dukes is the only producing theatre in the Lancashire area and is the oldest cinema in Lancaster, operating since 1971.Since opening our doors, The Dukes has been committed to putting arts and culture at the heart of the Lancaster City Region. We are dedicated to a diverse and high quality programme, telling stories that are relevant, fun, heartwarming and electrifying. In 1987, The Dukes broke new ground with our first-ever Play in the Park, A Midsummer Nights Dream. Since then,. more than 500,000 people have attended The Dukes promenade plays, making them the biggest walkabout theatre event in the UK. The Dukes is a registered charity.
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