The Dukes, Lancaster has announced a new autumn and winter season featuring a wide range of drama, dance and more.
Drama includes Husk (October 2-3) from HER Productions; Sanctuary (October 9) from Red Ladder; Perfect Pitch (October 16-19) - written and directed by John Godber; Blithe Spirit (February 25-March 1) and a two-week-long run of Shirley Valentine (March 12-21), a production from Bolton Octagon starring Mina Anwar. There are also two Shakespeare-inspired titles, Othello (September 20-21) and Alas! Poor Yorick (October 10-12).
Sister venue Moor Space brings back Kin (September 10-13) directed by Sue Jenkins and written by Christine Mackie. Plus The Dreamtime Fellrunner (September 26) written by Julie Carter and directed by local director Dan Bye; Look After Your Knees (October 3) by Natalie Bellingham; Batty! (October 10) and 8 Hours There and Back (October 22).
Before any of those comes this summer's outdoor show in the city's Williamson Park, Alice in Wonderland (July 19-August 25)
For families this autumn there's There’s a Monster in Your Show (October 19), written by McFly’s Tom Fletcher. Dance features two highly skilled physical pieces: Sealskin (September 28) by Tmesis Theatre, and Mariposa October 8), a queer tragedy inspired by Puccini’s Madame Butterfly, by DeNada Dance.
There' s a succession of stand up comedians and a cinema programme that includes the National Theatre Live with Royal Opera and Ballet productions of The Marriage of Figaro, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, Cinderella and The Nutcracker.
More info and tickets here