Rheged Centre
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A Place to Meet.
Rheged is a gallery, café, cinema, shopping venue, workplace and creative space on the edge of the Northern Lakes. A place where kids can be kids in our Indoor Play and Making Space and where friends, family and colleagues can share a meal, watch a film, hold a meeting, see an exhibition, buy a gift or catch up over coffee. A flexible space for getting together or enjoying time alone with a book or notepad; a place where stories are told, ideas are sparked and the Cumbrian landscape is a constant source of inspiration.
Cinema
Our giant-screen cinema offers an immersive experience unique within our region. The 18.3-metre-wide screen invites you to leap into the action of the latest Hollywood releases and family favourites or be transported to one of the world’s great theatres, where live-streamed opera, ballet and musical performances come vividly to life through our state-of-the-art surround sound system. Enjoy the show with sweet treats from our Deli including Kimi’s Gelato, popcorn and hand-packed confectionery range from Bon Bon’s.
Indoor Play
Our state of-the-art indoor play area, designed by Tigerplay features a new café serving coffees and cakes, along with a seating area for parents and guardians. The revamped space features three slides alongside each other to race down and a specific area for young children. It also includes an elevated level including a ‘nest-like’ den which can be reached through climbing walls and ladders.
Making Space
Where children can get creative decorating a range of models including bunnies, dinosaurs, masks, letters and more with decorative patterned papers in our Decopatch workshop.
Gallery
In our spacious Gallery we host a changing programme of four exhibitions every year which have a connection with our Cumbria home. We are proud to exhibit work by Cumbria’s artists and craftspeople, as well as emerging and established artists from all over the UK. This strong relationship with artists means we can show creativity at its most diverse, as well as reflecting life in the landscape. Alongside each exhibition is a range of creative classes led by exhibiting artists.
Café
Our 100-seat ground-floor cafe is a relaxed dining space where you can brunch with friends, enjoy a working lunch or catch up before a movie. Our menu is inclusive and flexible, changing with the seasons and featuring handmade food and drink from our community of local producers.
Deli
Our Deli counter offers sandwiches, pies, salads, cakes and bakes made by us as you would make them at home. On the move? We offer speciality coffee by Carvetii in Threlkeld available to take away with you. In our Deli shop you will find edible gifts with a strong sense of place. Local and handmade foods, including Cumbrian preserves, artisan pastas, organic wines and small-batch craft spirits. Functional cookware and eco-conscious utensils and accessories for table and pantry.
New to our Deli, enjoy a selection of hotdogs on your next evening visit to our Cinema. Made with Cumberland sausages from our butchery, and topped with pickled red onions, crispy onions, grated parmesan cheese and a sauce from Wild & Fruitful of your choice, as well as a halloumi option!
Add homemade sea salt & herb potato wedges on the side too, with Cotswold Gold Garlic Mayonnaise or Wild & Fruitful Bowness BBQ Sauce. Available Friday and Saturday evenings (5pm -7pm) or until the beginning of a live streaming event in our Cinema.
Toyshop
Our toy shop is packed almost to the rafters with children’s books, clothes, toys, puzzles, gifts, Jellycat teddies and pocket-money treats. Children can find new titles by their favourite authors, or discover retellings of classic fairytales. Our vibrant range of children’s clothing is from brands such as Blade Rose as well as Marcus Walters screen-printed just for us sweatshirts and t-shirts. We stock a huge selection of LEGO® which features Harry Potter, Avatar, Lego City, Technic, Spider-Man, Lightyear and Minecraft.
Clothing and Wellbeing
Our lifestyle shop includes stylish womenswear and accessories, exceptional beauty products, and contemporary interior accessories. Clothing ranges includes sustainable labels (People Tree; Thought Clothing), iconic names (Birkenstock) and British knitwear from Eribé and Harley of Scotland.
Our Wellbeing space showcases natural skincare and vegan-friendly makeup from emerging and established brands. Our brands include REN, This Works, Trilogy, L’Occitane, Dr Hauschka, with makeup from Stila.
Find textiles, ceramics, lighting and craft to bring warmth and personality to indoor and outdoor spaces in our Home section. As well as bespoke blankets, scarves and natural scented candles created for us by craft producers and beguiling gallery of cards and gift wrap designed and printed in Britain.
Design Shop
An evolving space celebrating art, design and thought. Ceramics, jewellery and items for the home from iconic names and local makers. We stock a range of stationery, art materials and craft kits for both adults and children to get creative with. As well as products made by artist exhibiting in our Gallery.
Outdoor Shop
Kit to inspire adventure in the Cumbrian landscape. Clothing, footwear, rucksacks, accessories, books and camping gear from KUHL, Rab, Fjallraven, Cotopaxi and mindful brands including Fjällraven, Patagonia, Howies and many more.
Cafe: 9am till 5pm
Shops: 10am – 5.30pm
Gallery: 10am – 5.30pm
Deli:
Sunday – Thursday 8:30am - 5.30pm
Friday to Saturday 8.30am – 7pm (serving brand new hotdogs and potato wedges 5pm – 7pm)
Cinema: Please see programme. Drinks and snacks available.
Filling station: 6am – 10pm
Closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day
Open New Years Eve and Day
Location
Rheged Centre, Redhills
Penrith, Cumbria
CA11 0DQ
Rheged is a couple of minutes’ drive from the M6 (J40) at Penrith along the A66 towards Keswick.
Regular bus services between Penrith and Keswick stop at Rheged. Visit traveline.info for timetables.
Our 250-space car park is free for Rheged visitors. Please note that the car park closes when Rheged closes. It is locked and unattended overnight.
Filling station and EV charging points available on site.
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New Light Prize Exhibition
Now in its 12th year, the biennial New Light Prize Exhibition is an open art competition which celebrates and promotes the best of Northern Art.
It is open to artists born, living, or studying an art-based degree in Cheshire, Cumbria, Durham, Lancashire, Northumberland, or Yorkshire.
From the call out, a prestigious panel of judges have selected over 120 exciting artworks in an array of mediums for this the biennial New Light Prize Exhibition.
The Gallery at Rheged is delighted to be Cumbria’s hosting venue for this exhibition, where visitors can explore the wealth of northern talent, discuss the 6 award winners, and purchase new work.
Free entry
Wildlife Themed Introduction to Linocut with Sue Rowland
We are delighted to welcome back Sue Rowland, who will inspire you to create an original lino print featuring your favourite animal or bird, combined with pattern and foliage. In this class you will explore mark making, creating texture and learn the technique of chine colle. You will then produce a range of one colour and multicolour prints. The course will equip you with all the knowledge for hand printing at home.
Sue will provide all the materials you need such as lino, ink, printing paper, tracing, and carbon paper. This is included in the price of the class.
You are welcome to bring simple, bold drawings or pictures of animals, birds, butterflies, and foliage which would work at A4 size. Sue will also have plenty of ideas you can use.
Please bring a pencil, biro, masking tape, fine permanent pen, apron or old clothes, rubber gloves or vinyl gloves which are large enough so you can take them off and reuse easily.
Sue is an experienced tutor, who trained at Central St Martins School of Art and really enjoys passing on her enthusiasm for printmaking. Sue works between her studio in Kendal and her home in the beautiful Kentmere Valley.
There is a lot of lino cutting which may not be suitable for people who struggle with their hands and wrists.
Full day workshop is £90pp inc materials
9.30am-4.30pm
Maximum number 10
Minimum age 16 years
Introduction to Modern Calligraphy with Claire Gould
Have you ever wished you could pick up a pen and create a beautiful piece of hand lettering? Why not enjoy a fun introduction to modern calligraphy with Claire Gould from by Moon and Tide, where you will learn the basics of dippy ink pens as well as fabulous flourishing and swirly letter shapes. It won’t be long before you can create handmade gift tags or table settings. Practise shaping letters and making thin and thick strokes before moving on to create hand-lettered pieces in your own style.
All materials will be provided, including a calligraphy pen and nib, ink, paper, and a full set of calligraphy worksheets to take home. However, you are welcome to use your own gift tags and cards if you prefer. If you have your own watercolours please bring them along so you can add a little colour to your creations! If you don’t have any, basic watercolour palettes will be provided on the day
Claire taught her first modern calligraphy workshop at Kirstie Allsopp’s Handmade Fair back in 2014 and hasn’t looked back since! An experienced calligrapher specialising in flourished modern lettering, Claire’s teaching style is friendly, fun and relaxed. Claire is based in South Cumbria where she spends her days writing family trees, wedding stationery, quotes, and calligraphy poems.
Please wear clothes suitable for crafting, as the black ink we use can stain (especially sleeves)
10am -1pm or 2pm -5pm
£55 pp including materials
Minimum age 16. Maximum of 12 in the class
Introduction to Modern Calligraphy with Claire Gould
Have you ever wished you could pick up a pen and create a beautiful piece of hand lettering? Why not enjoy a fun introduction to modern calligraphy with Claire Gould from by Moon and Tide, where you will learn the basics of dippy ink pens as well as fabulous flourishing and swirly letter shapes. It won’t be long before you can create handmade gift tags or table settings. Practise shaping letters and making thin and thick strokes before moving on to create hand-lettered pieces in your own style.
All materials will be provided, including a calligraphy pen and nib, ink, paper, and a full set of calligraphy worksheets to take home. However, you are welcome to use your own gift tags and cards if you prefer. If you have your own watercolours please bring them along so you can add a little colour to your creations! If you don’t have any, basic watercolour palettes will be provided on the day
Claire taught her first modern calligraphy workshop at Kirstie Allsopp’s Handmade Fair back in 2014 and hasn’t looked back since! An experienced calligrapher specialising in flourished modern lettering, Claire’s teaching style is friendly, fun and relaxed. Claire is based in South Cumbria where she spends her days writing family trees, wedding stationery, quotes, and calligraphy poems.
Please wear clothes suitable for crafting, as the black ink we use can stain (especially sleeves)
10am -1pm or 2pm -5pm
£55 pp including materials
Minimum age 16. Maximum of 12 in the class
Animal Sculptures from Recycled Material with Artist Mark Gibbs
In this artist-led class, you will make a 3D animal from the contents of your recycling bin. Mark is a professional artist with over 20 years’ experience in leading both adult and children’s creative classes.
Mark makes animals and birds from recycled materials. His intricate sculptures have been exhibited nationally and internationally including in our current New Light Art Prize Exhibition, in the main Gallery.
All the materials will be provided. Please just wear old clothes or an apron. Please bring with you a full bag of your home recycling, especially cardboard and clean plastic, but not tins or glass
11am – 4pm
£70 pp including everything you will need except your recycling bag
Minimum Age 16
Maximum of 12 in the class
An Evening with Jackie Morris & The Bookshop Band
Join us for an intimate and magical evening with Jackie Morris and The Bookshop Band, commencing with a private view of our new Summer Exhibition and a chance to meet Jackie, and concluding with a 1.5 hour immersive concert of music, words and illustrations
Our new Summer Exhibition – Lost Words, Lost Spells and Beyond & Before, specially curated for Rheged, celebrates Jackie’s 40 years as an artist, illustrator and writer. It’s the first time Jackie’s life work has been exhibited together, with over 250 original artworks from over 40 books.
After exploring the Exhibition, it’s time to take your seat in the cinema for a captivating evening of art, words and music. We are also delighted to welcome The Bookshop Band as part of their UK tour to celebrate the release of their 14th studio album Emerge Return. Beth Porter and Ben Please of The Bookshop Band write and perform songs inspired by books and have collaborated with over 100 authors. They bring the books to life on stage using a multitude of instruments to create a cinematic sound that draws the audience into a highly intimate performance, at once touching and mesmerizing, heart wrenching and funny. No previous knowledge of the books is required as the band guide the audience through the stories behind each song’s inspiration.
The first half is a never before seen, dedication to The Unwinding by Jackie Morris – the author and illustrator and The Bookshop Band. With the help of music, words and beautiful projected illustrations, this a chance to escape from the everyday, into a different world where women and foxes dance, where the fish ride the winds of the world and the bear dreams. Unwind the tensions of waking life and follow a mysterious woman and a great white all-knowing bear as they hunt for wild dreams
The second part of the evening will include music inspired by Lost Words & Lost Spells as well as songs from the Bookshop Band’s brands new album (the 14th) EMERGE RETURN
BBC Radio 2 “Really fabulous new music …just delightful”
BBC 6 Music “it’s a modern day twinkle meets fairytale-land for adults . You’ll be smitten”
“The Bookshop Band’s approach to song writing is entirely original, and the results are both surprising and beautiful.” Louis de Bernieres, author of Captain Corelli’s Mandolin
“I was enchanted and enthralled by The Bookshop Band. What a great, clever, literate musical night!” Ian Rankin, author of the Rebus detective series
£20 adults
£15 child
6pm Gallery doors open
7.15pm Take your seats in the Cinema
8pm Interval
8.15pm second half.
9pm evening closes
Abstract Wet Felting Class with Victoria Merness
elt Making is the oldest craft in the world, and it can be used to make textural artwork, as well as many beautiful and useful objects.Join Victoria for a fun and informative day of wet felt making, using pure Merino wool roving tufts to form felted landscape artwork.
In this workshop, you will make your own abstract wet felted panel that can be formed into objects. Due to the drying process, you will also work with felt panels that have been previously made by Victoria, and you will learn how to fashion your felted panel into a useful object, or how to display your felting as an artwork. There will be the opportunity to apply simple hand embroidery to the object to decorate or to transform it into an object.
This is achievable for complete beginners, and all materials are included. You will be able to take your artwork home to display and admire.
Previous workshops at Rheged have included Wet Felted Landscapes, and this can be done in this workshop if preferred. You can still embroider onto a pre-made felted panel.
Victoria is a qualified teacher in Art & Creative Practice, and you may have seen her on the TV channel Sewing Street, with her own designed embroidery kits from Little House of Victoria.
Note: During this workshop you will be working with pure Merino and other sheep variety wool tops, and pure olive oil soap. If you are allergic to any of these items, then please bring protective gloves. The agitation of the wool for the felting process can be a little physical, but Victoria can step in to help if there are any dexterity issues.
All the materials are as sustainable, recyclable, or reusable as possible, and contain no plastics.
10.30am – 3pm
Max number 15
Minimum age 10 year (must be accompanied by an adult)
£80 including all materials you will need.
Portraits in Watercolours with Catherine Macdiarmid
Develop some different watercolour techniques that can be used for portraits. Photographs and photocopies will be used as source material for the portraits eliminating a lot of the time usually taken to draw out before painting.
Catherine MacDiarmid has exhibited widely including the Mall Galleries and was a semi-finalist in the Sky Portrait Artists of the Year 2019. Catherine has 28 years’ experience teaching art courses.
Please bring with you:
*A3 watercolour paper x 3. These should be rough or NOT in texture and at least 140IB/300gms. They can be loose, stretched on separate boards or in a block pad.
*Pencils – HB and 4,6 or 8B.
*Tracing paper or trace down.
*A4 photocopy of a face/head that you want to paint. Make this fill the A4 surface. Have the photo in a colour form as well – either a photograph or digital image.
*Watercolour paints.
* A range of soft watercolour brushes (make sure one is large – No 12 round or ½” flat or similar.
*Water spray bottle.
*Paper towels.
We have a Design shop at Rheged in case you are missing any materials.
10am-4pm, £55 pp
Max number of 14 people | Minimum age 16
Ice Man | An Evening with Polar Explorer Nick Cox
Spend an evening with polar explorer Nick Cox, who will share his remarkable and amusing stories from working in polar regions for almost 50 years. Aged six, Nick's parents gave him a book; The Puffin Book of Polar Exploration, which he still has at home and which inspired a truly extraordinary life. Nick joined the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) in 1975, spending three winters and many summers on their bases and in the field. He was a boatman, carpenter, dog driver and spent months in the field guiding scientists while living in tents and travelling on skidoos. He was a base commander in both the Arctic and Antarctic for thirty-five years. He was awarded two Polar Medals (1992 and 2017) and appointed an MBE in 2006.
Join us for what promises to be a fascinating evening, with ticket sales in aid of the Friends of the Calvert Trust. We’re proud to support the Lake District Calvert Trust, who provide the UK’s most comprehensive programme of outdoor activities and rehabilitation for people with any disability. Each year, thousands of individuals, groups and families experience together the thrill and adventure of the Lakes.
Your ticket will include a glass of fizz or a soft drink and we would like to welcome you a drinks reception at 7pm, with Nick's talk starting at 7.30pm. His talk will last 1 hour, and be followed by a Q&A for around 30 minutes
Make a Fused Glass Bowl with Roxanne Denny
Learn a new skill and enjoy the freedom to get creative while making your own glass bowl to take home. With hands-on guidance from Roxanne you’ll get a beginner-friendly introduction to different forms of glass, how colour changes in the kiln and the basics of glass compatibility as you learn how to cut and fuse glass.
All materials and use of equipment are included in the price; just bring images for inspiration if desired. Your finished piece can be collected from Rheged a couple of weeks after the class.
Roxanne is an award-winning glass artist, who produces colourful and abstract fused glass pieces including bowls, wall art, coasters, jewellery and much more. Roxanne has been teaching glass courses for the past nine years and loves to bring out the creativity of her students and see the pieces that they produce.
Times: 2-5pm
Minimum age 16 years
Maximum of 8 in the class
£65pp
Hand Embroidery & Applique with Victoria Merness for all Skill Levels
Join Victoria for this creative class where you will learn how to embroider, embellish, and add felt applique to a fabric panel that has been pre printed with Victoria’s own colourful paintings in an eye catching folk art style.
This workshop is a perfect way to start with hand embroidery, and it is suitable for all skill levels as you will work alongside Victoria at every step as you hand embroider onto the heavy weight organic half panama cotton fabric panels, and the choice of areas to embroider and how much to embroider will be unique to you.
Victoria will demonstrate how to apply simple hand embroidery techniques onto the panels to make it into your own creative interpretation. Victoria will also show you how to add felt applique flowers and how to add detail to the panel.
The fabric panels measure 24 x 24cm and are ideal for framing as a piece of artwork, or making into an object, a book cover, or into a small bag or cushion with the addition of a backing.
There will be a choice of the following designs:
- Cat with Banana Leaf
- Kingfisher
- Baby Rabbit
- Squirrel
- Robin
There will be an embroidery kit included in the workshop that will contain everything to complete the project, and to take home to continue the project. The process is very therapeutic, and it may be that you wish to keep adding more detail, and build on the skills learnt in class.
Kit Contents:
- The fabric panel printed on organic half panama cotton in your chosen design.
- Stranded cotton threads and DMC Perle Cotton, chosen to match and complement your design.
- Wool felt panels to use for the applique.
- Embroidery hoop.
- John James embroidery needle.
- Calico bag to keep your project in, and to perhaps decorate with the leftover thread if you wish.
Victoria is also available by email following the workshop should you need any further assistance with your project.
10.30am – 3pm
Max number 15
Minimum age 10 year (must be accompanied by an adult)
£80 including all the materials and an embroidery kit unique to this class to take away
Make a Freestanding Glass Wave with Roxanne Denny
Learn the skill of glass fusing and express your creativity by making a decorative freestanding glass wave. With hands-on guidance from Roxanne you’ll get a beginner-friendly introduction to different forms of glass, how colour changes in the kiln and the basics of glass compatibility as you learn how to cut and fuse glass.
All materials and use of equipment are included in the price; just bring images for inspiration if desired. Your finished pieces can be collected from Rheged a couple of weeks after the class.
Roxanne is an award-winning glass artist, who produces colourful and abstract fused glass pieces including bowls, wall art, coasters, jewellery and much more. Roxanne has been teaching glass courses for the past nine years and loves to bring out the creativity of her students and see the pieces that they produce.
Times: 10-1pm
Minimum age 16 years
Maximum of 8 in the class
£65
Tartan Weaving with Jan Beadle
This course is a perfect introduction to weaving for beginners.
Enjoy a day of weaving a tartan scarf using a four-shaft table loom. Explore classic tartan weaving patterns and go home with a lovely scarf.
Jan will have the looms set up, ready to go, when you arrive in the workshop room which is spacious and bright with views of the fields. Jan has over 30 years’ experience in the textile field both as a teacher and as a designer and maker of contemporary woven textiles for fashion and interiors.
10am -4pm
Maximum 8 people
Minimum age 16
£70 pp including materials
Create a Piped Cushion with Ashlea Ginesi
New for our programme of creative classes, a chance to learn some sewing techniques with a takeaway creation to enhance your home. Join Ashlea for this hands on class, designed to teach you the basic methods of pattern placement, piping, putting in a zip and finishing techniques to make your own high quality cushion.
All you need to bring is your sewing machine. Ashlea will provide zips, the fabric, piping cord and threads, which are all included in the price. If you also need 18 inch inners, these will be available to buy on the day for £8 – please bring cash.
Ashea has studied and worked within the design industry since 2005. Ashlea has a strong knowledge of interiors and design, priding herself on producing high quality hand sewn soft furnishing.
Maximum number 10
Minimum Age 14
£50 inc all materials
Cartoon Circus | Live Show
The one hour family show features some of Britain's funniest clowns, traditional slapstick comedy, magic, illusions, the amazing girl in the spinning bottle, cartoon characters, plate spinning, an acrobatic human slinky, puppets, prizes and surprises
A LIVE SHOW NOT TO BE MISSED!
Cartoon Circus | Live Show
The one hour family show features some of Britain's funniest clowns, traditional slapstick comedy, magic, illusions, the amazing girl in the spinning bottle, cartoon characters, plate spinning, an acrobatic human slinky, puppets, prizes and surprises
A LIVE SHOW NOT TO BE MISSED!
There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly | Family Theatre
I don’t know why she swallowed a fly...... But The People’s Theatre Company do!
And now you can too as they bring the world’s best loved nonsense rhyme to life just in time to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Pam Adams’ best-selling book!
In this enchanting stage adaptation, aliens from a distant planet have crash-landed on earth and need our help to get home. But there’s a problem. Their rocket runs on stories, not fuel, and only the greatest story in the universe will be enough to save them!
With a captivating combination of live action, animation and puppetry, this magical re-telling of There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly is sure to surprise and delight children and nostalgic adults in equal measure .
A great introduction to the theatre with just the right balance of sitting listening and taking part ★★★★★ – Bristol Guide
Thoroughly entertaining and brilliant fun. ★★★★★ - Patricia Goodwin, What's on Stage
A lovely take on the nursery rhyme with lots of interaction. A truly magical 60 minutes. ★★★★★ - Andrea Murphy
For ages 3-103!
1h 20m
There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly | Family Theatre
I don’t know why she swallowed a fly...... But The People’s Theatre Company do!
And now you can too as they bring the world’s best loved nonsense rhyme to life just in time to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Pam Adams’ best-selling book!
In this enchanting stage adaptation, aliens from a distant planet have crash-landed on earth and need our help to get home. But there’s a problem. Their rocket runs on stories, not fuel, and only the greatest story in the universe will be enough to save them!
With a captivating combination of live action, animation and puppetry, this magical re-telling of There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly is sure to surprise and delight children and nostalgic adults in equal measure .
A great introduction to the theatre with just the right balance of sitting listening and taking part ★★★★★ – Bristol Guide
Thoroughly entertaining and brilliant fun. ★★★★★ - Patricia Goodwin, What's on Stage
A lovely take on the nursery rhyme with lots of interaction. A truly magical 60 minutes. ★★★★★ - Andrea Murphy
For ages 3-103!
1h 20m
Fused Glass Christmas Decorations with Roxanne Denny
Try your hand at glass fusing and have fun making your own Christmas decorations with hands-on guidance from Roxanne. You will learn all you need to know to design and produce three to six decorations, including an introduction to different forms of glass, colour changes in the kiln, glass compatibility and how to cut glass
All materials and use of equipment are included in the price. Your finished pieces can be collected from Rheged a couple of weeks after the class.
Roxanne is an award-winning glass artist, who produces colourful and abstract fused glass pieces including bowls, wall art, coasters, jewellery and much more. Roxanne has been teaching glass courses for the past nine years and loves to bring out the creativity of her students and see the pieces that they produce.
10am-1pm
Minimum age 16 years
Maximum of 8 in the class
£65pp
The Little Mermaid | Christmas Live Pantomime
Last year's ticket prices available until End of April 2024
Panto makes a splash with a fabulous new version of The Little Mermaid
Join us for a fun packed show full of live pantomime fun, comedy and custard pies!
Dive under the sea with us this festive season and enjoy a fresh, fantastical spin on this classic tale. Full of colourful characters, sensational songs, lots of laughter and more fun than you can shake a flipper at, join us in an underwater kingdom like no other!
Prepare to be enchanted by the Little Mermaid’s vibrant spirit, as our modern heroine embarks on an adventure, meeting colourful characters along the way that audiences of all ages will adore.
The Little Mermaid will include all the usual panto-wonderfulness – an enchanting story, goodies to cheer, baddies to boo, songs to sing along to and of course heaps of joining-in silliness, making it perfect for all the family.
1h
The Little Mermaid | Christmas Live Pantomime
Last year's ticket prices available until End of April 2024
Panto makes a splash with a fabulous new version of The Little Mermaid
Join us for a fun packed show full of live pantomime fun, comedy and custard pies!
Dive under the sea with us this festive season and enjoy a fresh, fantastical spin on this classic tale. Full of colourful characters, sensational songs, lots of laughter and more fun than you can shake a flipper at, join us in an underwater kingdom like no other!
Prepare to be enchanted by the Little Mermaid’s vibrant spirit, as our modern heroine embarks on an adventure, meeting colourful characters along the way that audiences of all ages will adore.
The Little Mermaid will include all the usual panto-wonderfulness – an enchanting story, goodies to cheer, baddies to boo, songs to sing along to and of course heaps of joining-in silliness, making it perfect for all the family.
1h
The Little Mermaid | Christmas Live Pantomime
Last year's ticket prices available until End of April 2024
Panto makes a splash with a fabulous new version of The Little Mermaid
Join us for a fun packed show full of live pantomime fun, comedy and custard pies!
Dive under the sea with us this festive season and enjoy a fresh, fantastical spin on this classic tale. Full of colourful characters, sensational songs, lots of laughter and more fun than you can shake a flipper at, join us in an underwater kingdom like no other!
Prepare to be enchanted by the Little Mermaid’s vibrant spirit, as our modern heroine embarks on an adventure, meeting colourful characters along the way that audiences of all ages will adore.
The Little Mermaid will include all the usual panto-wonderfulness – an enchanting story, goodies to cheer, baddies to boo, songs to sing along to and of course heaps of joining-in silliness, making it perfect for all the family.
1h
The Little Mermaid | Christmas Live Pantomime
Last year's ticket prices available until End of April 2024
Panto makes a splash with a fabulous new version of The Little Mermaid
Join us for a fun packed show full of live pantomime fun, comedy and custard pies!
Dive under the sea with us this festive season and enjoy a fresh, fantastical spin on this classic tale. Full of colourful characters, sensational songs, lots of laughter and more fun than you can shake a flipper at, join us in an underwater kingdom like no other!
Prepare to be enchanted by the Little Mermaid’s vibrant spirit, as our modern heroine embarks on an adventure, meeting colourful characters along the way that audiences of all ages will adore.
The Little Mermaid will include all the usual panto-wonderfulness – an enchanting story, goodies to cheer, baddies to boo, songs to sing along to and of course heaps of joining-in silliness, making it perfect for all the family.
1h
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A Place to Meet.
Rheged is a gallery, café, cinema, shopping venue, workplace and creative space on the edge of the Northern Lakes. A place where kids can be kids in our Indoor Play and Making Space and where friends, family and colleagues can share a meal, watch a film, hold a meeting, see an exhibition, buy a gift or catch up over coffee. A flexible space for getting together or enjoying time alone with a book or notepad; a place where stories are told, ideas are sparked and the Cumbrian landscape is a constant source of inspiration.
Cinema
Our giant-screen cinema offers an immersive experience unique within our region. The 18.3-metre-wide screen invites you to leap into the action of the latest Hollywood releases and family favourites or be transported to one of the world’s great theatres, where live-streamed opera, ballet and musical performances come vividly to life through our state-of-the-art surround sound system. Enjoy the show with sweet treats from our Deli including Kimi’s Gelato, popcorn and hand-packed confectionery range from Bon Bon’s.
Indoor Play
Our state of-the-art indoor play area, designed by Tigerplay features a new café serving coffees and cakes, along with a seating area for parents and guardians. The revamped space features three slides alongside each other to race down and a specific area for young children. It also includes an elevated level including a ‘nest-like’ den which can be reached through climbing walls and ladders.
Making Space
Where children can get creative decorating a range of models including bunnies, dinosaurs, masks, letters and more with decorative patterned papers in our Decopatch workshop.
Gallery
In our spacious Gallery we host a changing programme of four exhibitions every year which have a connection with our Cumbria home. We are proud to exhibit work by Cumbria’s artists and craftspeople, as well as emerging and established artists from all over the UK. This strong relationship with artists means we can show creativity at its most diverse, as well as reflecting life in the landscape. Alongside each exhibition is a range of creative classes led by exhibiting artists.
Café
Our 100-seat ground-floor cafe is a relaxed dining space where you can brunch with friends, enjoy a working lunch or catch up before a movie. Our menu is inclusive and flexible, changing with the seasons and featuring handmade food and drink from our community of local producers.
Deli
Our Deli counter offers sandwiches, pies, salads, cakes and bakes made by us as you would make them at home. On the move? We offer speciality coffee by Carvetii in Threlkeld available to take away with you. In our Deli shop you will find edible gifts with a strong sense of place. Local and handmade foods, including Cumbrian preserves, artisan pastas, organic wines and small-batch craft spirits. Functional cookware and eco-conscious utensils and accessories for table and pantry.
New to our Deli, enjoy a selection of hotdogs on your next evening visit to our Cinema. Made with Cumberland sausages from our butchery, and topped with pickled red onions, crispy onions, grated parmesan cheese and a sauce from Wild & Fruitful of your choice, as well as a halloumi option!
Add homemade sea salt & herb potato wedges on the side too, with Cotswold Gold Garlic Mayonnaise or Wild & Fruitful Bowness BBQ Sauce. Available Friday and Saturday evenings (5pm -7pm) or until the beginning of a live streaming event in our Cinema.
Toyshop
Our toy shop is packed almost to the rafters with children’s books, clothes, toys, puzzles, gifts, Jellycat teddies and pocket-money treats. Children can find new titles by their favourite authors, or discover retellings of classic fairytales. Our vibrant range of children’s clothing is from brands such as Blade Rose as well as Marcus Walters screen-printed just for us sweatshirts and t-shirts. We stock a huge selection of LEGO® which features Harry Potter, Avatar, Lego City, Technic, Spider-Man, Lightyear and Minecraft.
Clothing and Wellbeing
Our lifestyle shop includes stylish womenswear and accessories, exceptional beauty products, and contemporary interior accessories. Clothing ranges includes sustainable labels (People Tree; Thought Clothing), iconic names (Birkenstock) and British knitwear from Eribé and Harley of Scotland.
Our Wellbeing space showcases natural skincare and vegan-friendly makeup from emerging and established brands. Our brands include REN, This Works, Trilogy, L’Occitane, Dr Hauschka, with makeup from Stila.
Find textiles, ceramics, lighting and craft to bring warmth and personality to indoor and outdoor spaces in our Home section. As well as bespoke blankets, scarves and natural scented candles created for us by craft producers and beguiling gallery of cards and gift wrap designed and printed in Britain.
Design Shop
An evolving space celebrating art, design and thought. Ceramics, jewellery and items for the home from iconic names and local makers. We stock a range of stationery, art materials and craft kits for both adults and children to get creative with. As well as products made by artist exhibiting in our Gallery.
Outdoor Shop
Kit to inspire adventure in the Cumbrian landscape. Clothing, footwear, rucksacks, accessories, books and camping gear from KUHL, Rab, Fjallraven, Cotopaxi and mindful brands including Fjällraven, Patagonia, Howies and many more.
Cafe: 9am till 5pm
Shops: 10am – 5.30pm
Gallery: 10am – 5.30pm
Deli:
Sunday – Thursday 8:30am - 5.30pm
Friday to Saturday 8.30am – 7pm (serving brand new hotdogs and potato wedges 5pm – 7pm)
Cinema: Please see programme. Drinks and snacks available.
Filling station: 6am – 10pm
Closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day
Open New Years Eve and Day
Location
Rheged Centre, Redhills
Penrith, Cumbria
CA11 0DQ
Rheged is a couple of minutes’ drive from the M6 (J40) at Penrith along the A66 towards Keswick.
Regular bus services between Penrith and Keswick stop at Rheged. Visit traveline.info for timetables.
Our 250-space car park is free for Rheged visitors. Please note that the car park closes when Rheged closes. It is locked and unattended overnight.
Filling station and EV charging points available on site.
New Light Prize Exhibition
Now in its 12th year, the biennial New Light Prize Exhibition is an open art competition which celebrates and promotes the best of Northern Art.
It is open to artists born, living, or studying an art-based degree in Cheshire, Cumbria, Durham, Lancashire, Northumberland, or Yorkshire.
From the call out, a prestigious panel of judges have selected over 120 exciting artworks in an array of mediums for this the biennial New Light Prize Exhibition.
The Gallery at Rheged is delighted to be Cumbria’s hosting venue for this exhibition, where visitors can explore the wealth of northern talent, discuss the 6 award winners, and purchase new work.
Free entry
Wildlife Themed Introduction to Linocut with Sue Rowland
We are delighted to welcome back Sue Rowland, who will inspire you to create an original lino print featuring your favourite animal or bird, combined with pattern and foliage. In this class you will explore mark making, creating texture and learn the technique of chine colle. You will then produce a range of one colour and multicolour prints. The course will equip you with all the knowledge for hand printing at home.
Sue will provide all the materials you need such as lino, ink, printing paper, tracing, and carbon paper. This is included in the price of the class.
You are welcome to bring simple, bold drawings or pictures of animals, birds, butterflies, and foliage which would work at A4 size. Sue will also have plenty of ideas you can use.
Please bring a pencil, biro, masking tape, fine permanent pen, apron or old clothes, rubber gloves or vinyl gloves which are large enough so you can take them off and reuse easily.
Sue is an experienced tutor, who trained at Central St Martins School of Art and really enjoys passing on her enthusiasm for printmaking. Sue works between her studio in Kendal and her home in the beautiful Kentmere Valley.
There is a lot of lino cutting which may not be suitable for people who struggle with their hands and wrists.
Full day workshop is £90pp inc materials
9.30am-4.30pm
Maximum number 10
Minimum age 16 years
Introduction to Modern Calligraphy with Claire Gould
Have you ever wished you could pick up a pen and create a beautiful piece of hand lettering? Why not enjoy a fun introduction to modern calligraphy with Claire Gould from by Moon and Tide, where you will learn the basics of dippy ink pens as well as fabulous flourishing and swirly letter shapes. It won’t be long before you can create handmade gift tags or table settings. Practise shaping letters and making thin and thick strokes before moving on to create hand-lettered pieces in your own style.
All materials will be provided, including a calligraphy pen and nib, ink, paper, and a full set of calligraphy worksheets to take home. However, you are welcome to use your own gift tags and cards if you prefer. If you have your own watercolours please bring them along so you can add a little colour to your creations! If you don’t have any, basic watercolour palettes will be provided on the day
Claire taught her first modern calligraphy workshop at Kirstie Allsopp’s Handmade Fair back in 2014 and hasn’t looked back since! An experienced calligrapher specialising in flourished modern lettering, Claire’s teaching style is friendly, fun and relaxed. Claire is based in South Cumbria where she spends her days writing family trees, wedding stationery, quotes, and calligraphy poems.
Please wear clothes suitable for crafting, as the black ink we use can stain (especially sleeves)
10am -1pm or 2pm -5pm
£55 pp including materials
Minimum age 16. Maximum of 12 in the class
Introduction to Modern Calligraphy with Claire Gould
Have you ever wished you could pick up a pen and create a beautiful piece of hand lettering? Why not enjoy a fun introduction to modern calligraphy with Claire Gould from by Moon and Tide, where you will learn the basics of dippy ink pens as well as fabulous flourishing and swirly letter shapes. It won’t be long before you can create handmade gift tags or table settings. Practise shaping letters and making thin and thick strokes before moving on to create hand-lettered pieces in your own style.
All materials will be provided, including a calligraphy pen and nib, ink, paper, and a full set of calligraphy worksheets to take home. However, you are welcome to use your own gift tags and cards if you prefer. If you have your own watercolours please bring them along so you can add a little colour to your creations! If you don’t have any, basic watercolour palettes will be provided on the day
Claire taught her first modern calligraphy workshop at Kirstie Allsopp’s Handmade Fair back in 2014 and hasn’t looked back since! An experienced calligrapher specialising in flourished modern lettering, Claire’s teaching style is friendly, fun and relaxed. Claire is based in South Cumbria where she spends her days writing family trees, wedding stationery, quotes, and calligraphy poems.
Please wear clothes suitable for crafting, as the black ink we use can stain (especially sleeves)
10am -1pm or 2pm -5pm
£55 pp including materials
Minimum age 16. Maximum of 12 in the class
Animal Sculptures from Recycled Material with Artist Mark Gibbs
In this artist-led class, you will make a 3D animal from the contents of your recycling bin. Mark is a professional artist with over 20 years’ experience in leading both adult and children’s creative classes.
Mark makes animals and birds from recycled materials. His intricate sculptures have been exhibited nationally and internationally including in our current New Light Art Prize Exhibition, in the main Gallery.
All the materials will be provided. Please just wear old clothes or an apron. Please bring with you a full bag of your home recycling, especially cardboard and clean plastic, but not tins or glass
11am – 4pm
£70 pp including everything you will need except your recycling bag
Minimum Age 16
Maximum of 12 in the class
An Evening with Jackie Morris & The Bookshop Band
Join us for an intimate and magical evening with Jackie Morris and The Bookshop Band, commencing with a private view of our new Summer Exhibition and a chance to meet Jackie, and concluding with a 1.5 hour immersive concert of music, words and illustrations
Our new Summer Exhibition – Lost Words, Lost Spells and Beyond & Before, specially curated for Rheged, celebrates Jackie’s 40 years as an artist, illustrator and writer. It’s the first time Jackie’s life work has been exhibited together, with over 250 original artworks from over 40 books.
After exploring the Exhibition, it’s time to take your seat in the cinema for a captivating evening of art, words and music. We are also delighted to welcome The Bookshop Band as part of their UK tour to celebrate the release of their 14th studio album Emerge Return. Beth Porter and Ben Please of The Bookshop Band write and perform songs inspired by books and have collaborated with over 100 authors. They bring the books to life on stage using a multitude of instruments to create a cinematic sound that draws the audience into a highly intimate performance, at once touching and mesmerizing, heart wrenching and funny. No previous knowledge of the books is required as the band guide the audience through the stories behind each song’s inspiration.
The first half is a never before seen, dedication to The Unwinding by Jackie Morris – the author and illustrator and The Bookshop Band. With the help of music, words and beautiful projected illustrations, this a chance to escape from the everyday, into a different world where women and foxes dance, where the fish ride the winds of the world and the bear dreams. Unwind the tensions of waking life and follow a mysterious woman and a great white all-knowing bear as they hunt for wild dreams
The second part of the evening will include music inspired by Lost Words & Lost Spells as well as songs from the Bookshop Band’s brands new album (the 14th) EMERGE RETURN
BBC Radio 2 “Really fabulous new music …just delightful”
BBC 6 Music “it’s a modern day twinkle meets fairytale-land for adults . You’ll be smitten”
“The Bookshop Band’s approach to song writing is entirely original, and the results are both surprising and beautiful.” Louis de Bernieres, author of Captain Corelli’s Mandolin
“I was enchanted and enthralled by The Bookshop Band. What a great, clever, literate musical night!” Ian Rankin, author of the Rebus detective series
£20 adults
£15 child
6pm Gallery doors open
7.15pm Take your seats in the Cinema
8pm Interval
8.15pm second half.
9pm evening closes
Abstract Wet Felting Class with Victoria Merness
elt Making is the oldest craft in the world, and it can be used to make textural artwork, as well as many beautiful and useful objects.Join Victoria for a fun and informative day of wet felt making, using pure Merino wool roving tufts to form felted landscape artwork.
In this workshop, you will make your own abstract wet felted panel that can be formed into objects. Due to the drying process, you will also work with felt panels that have been previously made by Victoria, and you will learn how to fashion your felted panel into a useful object, or how to display your felting as an artwork. There will be the opportunity to apply simple hand embroidery to the object to decorate or to transform it into an object.
This is achievable for complete beginners, and all materials are included. You will be able to take your artwork home to display and admire.
Previous workshops at Rheged have included Wet Felted Landscapes, and this can be done in this workshop if preferred. You can still embroider onto a pre-made felted panel.
Victoria is a qualified teacher in Art & Creative Practice, and you may have seen her on the TV channel Sewing Street, with her own designed embroidery kits from Little House of Victoria.
Note: During this workshop you will be working with pure Merino and other sheep variety wool tops, and pure olive oil soap. If you are allergic to any of these items, then please bring protective gloves. The agitation of the wool for the felting process can be a little physical, but Victoria can step in to help if there are any dexterity issues.
All the materials are as sustainable, recyclable, or reusable as possible, and contain no plastics.
10.30am – 3pm
Max number 15
Minimum age 10 year (must be accompanied by an adult)
£80 including all materials you will need.
Portraits in Watercolours with Catherine Macdiarmid
Develop some different watercolour techniques that can be used for portraits. Photographs and photocopies will be used as source material for the portraits eliminating a lot of the time usually taken to draw out before painting.
Catherine MacDiarmid has exhibited widely including the Mall Galleries and was a semi-finalist in the Sky Portrait Artists of the Year 2019. Catherine has 28 years’ experience teaching art courses.
Please bring with you:
*A3 watercolour paper x 3. These should be rough or NOT in texture and at least 140IB/300gms. They can be loose, stretched on separate boards or in a block pad.
*Pencils – HB and 4,6 or 8B.
*Tracing paper or trace down.
*A4 photocopy of a face/head that you want to paint. Make this fill the A4 surface. Have the photo in a colour form as well – either a photograph or digital image.
*Watercolour paints.
* A range of soft watercolour brushes (make sure one is large – No 12 round or ½” flat or similar.
*Water spray bottle.
*Paper towels.
We have a Design shop at Rheged in case you are missing any materials.
10am-4pm, £55 pp
Max number of 14 people | Minimum age 16
Ice Man | An Evening with Polar Explorer Nick Cox
Spend an evening with polar explorer Nick Cox, who will share his remarkable and amusing stories from working in polar regions for almost 50 years. Aged six, Nick's parents gave him a book; The Puffin Book of Polar Exploration, which he still has at home and which inspired a truly extraordinary life. Nick joined the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) in 1975, spending three winters and many summers on their bases and in the field. He was a boatman, carpenter, dog driver and spent months in the field guiding scientists while living in tents and travelling on skidoos. He was a base commander in both the Arctic and Antarctic for thirty-five years. He was awarded two Polar Medals (1992 and 2017) and appointed an MBE in 2006.
Join us for what promises to be a fascinating evening, with ticket sales in aid of the Friends of the Calvert Trust. We’re proud to support the Lake District Calvert Trust, who provide the UK’s most comprehensive programme of outdoor activities and rehabilitation for people with any disability. Each year, thousands of individuals, groups and families experience together the thrill and adventure of the Lakes.
Your ticket will include a glass of fizz or a soft drink and we would like to welcome you a drinks reception at 7pm, with Nick's talk starting at 7.30pm. His talk will last 1 hour, and be followed by a Q&A for around 30 minutes
Make a Fused Glass Bowl with Roxanne Denny
Learn a new skill and enjoy the freedom to get creative while making your own glass bowl to take home. With hands-on guidance from Roxanne you’ll get a beginner-friendly introduction to different forms of glass, how colour changes in the kiln and the basics of glass compatibility as you learn how to cut and fuse glass.
All materials and use of equipment are included in the price; just bring images for inspiration if desired. Your finished piece can be collected from Rheged a couple of weeks after the class.
Roxanne is an award-winning glass artist, who produces colourful and abstract fused glass pieces including bowls, wall art, coasters, jewellery and much more. Roxanne has been teaching glass courses for the past nine years and loves to bring out the creativity of her students and see the pieces that they produce.
Times: 2-5pm
Minimum age 16 years
Maximum of 8 in the class
£65pp
Hand Embroidery & Applique with Victoria Merness for all Skill Levels
Join Victoria for this creative class where you will learn how to embroider, embellish, and add felt applique to a fabric panel that has been pre printed with Victoria’s own colourful paintings in an eye catching folk art style.
This workshop is a perfect way to start with hand embroidery, and it is suitable for all skill levels as you will work alongside Victoria at every step as you hand embroider onto the heavy weight organic half panama cotton fabric panels, and the choice of areas to embroider and how much to embroider will be unique to you.
Victoria will demonstrate how to apply simple hand embroidery techniques onto the panels to make it into your own creative interpretation. Victoria will also show you how to add felt applique flowers and how to add detail to the panel.
The fabric panels measure 24 x 24cm and are ideal for framing as a piece of artwork, or making into an object, a book cover, or into a small bag or cushion with the addition of a backing.
There will be a choice of the following designs:
- Cat with Banana Leaf
- Kingfisher
- Baby Rabbit
- Squirrel
- Robin
There will be an embroidery kit included in the workshop that will contain everything to complete the project, and to take home to continue the project. The process is very therapeutic, and it may be that you wish to keep adding more detail, and build on the skills learnt in class.
Kit Contents:
- The fabric panel printed on organic half panama cotton in your chosen design.
- Stranded cotton threads and DMC Perle Cotton, chosen to match and complement your design.
- Wool felt panels to use for the applique.
- Embroidery hoop.
- John James embroidery needle.
- Calico bag to keep your project in, and to perhaps decorate with the leftover thread if you wish.
Victoria is also available by email following the workshop should you need any further assistance with your project.
10.30am – 3pm
Max number 15
Minimum age 10 year (must be accompanied by an adult)
£80 including all the materials and an embroidery kit unique to this class to take away
Make a Freestanding Glass Wave with Roxanne Denny
Learn the skill of glass fusing and express your creativity by making a decorative freestanding glass wave. With hands-on guidance from Roxanne you’ll get a beginner-friendly introduction to different forms of glass, how colour changes in the kiln and the basics of glass compatibility as you learn how to cut and fuse glass.
All materials and use of equipment are included in the price; just bring images for inspiration if desired. Your finished pieces can be collected from Rheged a couple of weeks after the class.
Roxanne is an award-winning glass artist, who produces colourful and abstract fused glass pieces including bowls, wall art, coasters, jewellery and much more. Roxanne has been teaching glass courses for the past nine years and loves to bring out the creativity of her students and see the pieces that they produce.
Times: 10-1pm
Minimum age 16 years
Maximum of 8 in the class
£65
Tartan Weaving with Jan Beadle
This course is a perfect introduction to weaving for beginners.
Enjoy a day of weaving a tartan scarf using a four-shaft table loom. Explore classic tartan weaving patterns and go home with a lovely scarf.
Jan will have the looms set up, ready to go, when you arrive in the workshop room which is spacious and bright with views of the fields. Jan has over 30 years’ experience in the textile field both as a teacher and as a designer and maker of contemporary woven textiles for fashion and interiors.
10am -4pm
Maximum 8 people
Minimum age 16
£70 pp including materials
Create a Piped Cushion with Ashlea Ginesi
New for our programme of creative classes, a chance to learn some sewing techniques with a takeaway creation to enhance your home. Join Ashlea for this hands on class, designed to teach you the basic methods of pattern placement, piping, putting in a zip and finishing techniques to make your own high quality cushion.
All you need to bring is your sewing machine. Ashlea will provide zips, the fabric, piping cord and threads, which are all included in the price. If you also need 18 inch inners, these will be available to buy on the day for £8 – please bring cash.
Ashea has studied and worked within the design industry since 2005. Ashlea has a strong knowledge of interiors and design, priding herself on producing high quality hand sewn soft furnishing.
Maximum number 10
Minimum Age 14
£50 inc all materials
Cartoon Circus | Live Show
The one hour family show features some of Britain's funniest clowns, traditional slapstick comedy, magic, illusions, the amazing girl in the spinning bottle, cartoon characters, plate spinning, an acrobatic human slinky, puppets, prizes and surprises
A LIVE SHOW NOT TO BE MISSED!
Cartoon Circus | Live Show
The one hour family show features some of Britain's funniest clowns, traditional slapstick comedy, magic, illusions, the amazing girl in the spinning bottle, cartoon characters, plate spinning, an acrobatic human slinky, puppets, prizes and surprises
A LIVE SHOW NOT TO BE MISSED!
There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly | Family Theatre
I don’t know why she swallowed a fly...... But The People’s Theatre Company do!
And now you can too as they bring the world’s best loved nonsense rhyme to life just in time to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Pam Adams’ best-selling book!
In this enchanting stage adaptation, aliens from a distant planet have crash-landed on earth and need our help to get home. But there’s a problem. Their rocket runs on stories, not fuel, and only the greatest story in the universe will be enough to save them!
With a captivating combination of live action, animation and puppetry, this magical re-telling of There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly is sure to surprise and delight children and nostalgic adults in equal measure .
A great introduction to the theatre with just the right balance of sitting listening and taking part ★★★★★ – Bristol Guide
Thoroughly entertaining and brilliant fun. ★★★★★ - Patricia Goodwin, What's on Stage
A lovely take on the nursery rhyme with lots of interaction. A truly magical 60 minutes. ★★★★★ - Andrea Murphy
For ages 3-103!
1h 20m
There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly | Family Theatre
I don’t know why she swallowed a fly...... But The People’s Theatre Company do!
And now you can too as they bring the world’s best loved nonsense rhyme to life just in time to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Pam Adams’ best-selling book!
In this enchanting stage adaptation, aliens from a distant planet have crash-landed on earth and need our help to get home. But there’s a problem. Their rocket runs on stories, not fuel, and only the greatest story in the universe will be enough to save them!
With a captivating combination of live action, animation and puppetry, this magical re-telling of There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly is sure to surprise and delight children and nostalgic adults in equal measure .
A great introduction to the theatre with just the right balance of sitting listening and taking part ★★★★★ – Bristol Guide
Thoroughly entertaining and brilliant fun. ★★★★★ - Patricia Goodwin, What's on Stage
A lovely take on the nursery rhyme with lots of interaction. A truly magical 60 minutes. ★★★★★ - Andrea Murphy
For ages 3-103!
1h 20m
Fused Glass Christmas Decorations with Roxanne Denny
Try your hand at glass fusing and have fun making your own Christmas decorations with hands-on guidance from Roxanne. You will learn all you need to know to design and produce three to six decorations, including an introduction to different forms of glass, colour changes in the kiln, glass compatibility and how to cut glass
All materials and use of equipment are included in the price. Your finished pieces can be collected from Rheged a couple of weeks after the class.
Roxanne is an award-winning glass artist, who produces colourful and abstract fused glass pieces including bowls, wall art, coasters, jewellery and much more. Roxanne has been teaching glass courses for the past nine years and loves to bring out the creativity of her students and see the pieces that they produce.
10am-1pm
Minimum age 16 years
Maximum of 8 in the class
£65pp
The Little Mermaid | Christmas Live Pantomime
Last year's ticket prices available until End of April 2024
Panto makes a splash with a fabulous new version of The Little Mermaid
Join us for a fun packed show full of live pantomime fun, comedy and custard pies!
Dive under the sea with us this festive season and enjoy a fresh, fantastical spin on this classic tale. Full of colourful characters, sensational songs, lots of laughter and more fun than you can shake a flipper at, join us in an underwater kingdom like no other!
Prepare to be enchanted by the Little Mermaid’s vibrant spirit, as our modern heroine embarks on an adventure, meeting colourful characters along the way that audiences of all ages will adore.
The Little Mermaid will include all the usual panto-wonderfulness – an enchanting story, goodies to cheer, baddies to boo, songs to sing along to and of course heaps of joining-in silliness, making it perfect for all the family.
1h
The Little Mermaid | Christmas Live Pantomime
Last year's ticket prices available until End of April 2024
Panto makes a splash with a fabulous new version of The Little Mermaid
Join us for a fun packed show full of live pantomime fun, comedy and custard pies!
Dive under the sea with us this festive season and enjoy a fresh, fantastical spin on this classic tale. Full of colourful characters, sensational songs, lots of laughter and more fun than you can shake a flipper at, join us in an underwater kingdom like no other!
Prepare to be enchanted by the Little Mermaid’s vibrant spirit, as our modern heroine embarks on an adventure, meeting colourful characters along the way that audiences of all ages will adore.
The Little Mermaid will include all the usual panto-wonderfulness – an enchanting story, goodies to cheer, baddies to boo, songs to sing along to and of course heaps of joining-in silliness, making it perfect for all the family.
1h
The Little Mermaid | Christmas Live Pantomime
Last year's ticket prices available until End of April 2024
Panto makes a splash with a fabulous new version of The Little Mermaid
Join us for a fun packed show full of live pantomime fun, comedy and custard pies!
Dive under the sea with us this festive season and enjoy a fresh, fantastical spin on this classic tale. Full of colourful characters, sensational songs, lots of laughter and more fun than you can shake a flipper at, join us in an underwater kingdom like no other!
Prepare to be enchanted by the Little Mermaid’s vibrant spirit, as our modern heroine embarks on an adventure, meeting colourful characters along the way that audiences of all ages will adore.
The Little Mermaid will include all the usual panto-wonderfulness – an enchanting story, goodies to cheer, baddies to boo, songs to sing along to and of course heaps of joining-in silliness, making it perfect for all the family.
1h
The Little Mermaid | Christmas Live Pantomime
Last year's ticket prices available until End of April 2024
Panto makes a splash with a fabulous new version of The Little Mermaid
Join us for a fun packed show full of live pantomime fun, comedy and custard pies!
Dive under the sea with us this festive season and enjoy a fresh, fantastical spin on this classic tale. Full of colourful characters, sensational songs, lots of laughter and more fun than you can shake a flipper at, join us in an underwater kingdom like no other!
Prepare to be enchanted by the Little Mermaid’s vibrant spirit, as our modern heroine embarks on an adventure, meeting colourful characters along the way that audiences of all ages will adore.
The Little Mermaid will include all the usual panto-wonderfulness – an enchanting story, goodies to cheer, baddies to boo, songs to sing along to and of course heaps of joining-in silliness, making it perfect for all the family.
1h
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