The Old Laundry Theatre is a 255 seat theatre-in-the-round, 200 thrust format theatre situated in Bowness-on-Windermere, and a thriving cultural hub for residents and visitors to the Lake District. Over the past two decades, the Old Laundry has welcomed a host of famous names from Griff Rhys Jones and Jenny Eclair to Victoria Wood and Sue Perkins.
Over the years the Theatre has been supported by Trustees including Victoria Wood, Griff Rhys Jones, Alan Rickman and Alan Ayckbourn, all who were instrumental in bringing the most prestigious theatre companies and artists to Cumbria to perform in the intimate venue. Every season, since the Theatre opened in 1992, the theatre has hosted Sir Alan Ayckbourn’s latest play on its world premier tour straight from Scarborough’s Stephen Joseph Theatre. Classical music, folk music, comedy and spoken word are also part of the year round programme of events creating a lively and professional experience for all.