As the weather gets warmer and the days get longer, we’ve got more events, workshops, live gigs, cinema and food for you to enjoy as the sun shines!
We have some amazing live gigs coming your way. Kicking us off on 3 May are PorkPie, Scotland’s 9-piece ska powerhouse, so get ready for a night of epic high-energy performances! If you enjoy a more contemplative pace, Iona Lane is taking the stage on 29 May with local support from Anne-Marie Sanderson. Iona weaves stories of ecology, conservation and folklore into poetic songs and beautiful melodies.
For theatre fans, we’ve got an exciting selection of event cinema coming your way! On 21 May we’re showing Michelangelo’s Love & Death, a film which brings the spectacular sculptures and paintings of Michelangelo to life. For fans of musical theatre we’re showing the spectacular Ballet to Broadway: Wheeldon Works on 22 May.
Critically acclaimed comedian Jamali Maddix is back on the road with a brand new tour and heading to Brewery Arts on 31 May. “He’s a gifted and easily warmed-to standup, who blends anecdotes… with sharp and speedy audience interaction.” The Independent
Our new season of Creative Learning courses and workshops is here! Join us this summer as we explore the beauty of light through creativity. We’ve added more classes and workshops for you to enjoy. So gather your friends and come together to learn new techniques across the art forms.
Live Music
2 May | 7.30pm | £21 | Malt Room Standing
Whether you’re a die-hard Rush fan or simply appreciate great live music, don’t miss your chance to experience the magic of Moving Pictures in person.
16 May | 8pm | £20.50 | Malt Room Standing | Support from Andie
Creating a progressive blend of intricate tunes, with a bass and drum heavy backline, their music combines the very best of trad, funk and electronica.
30 May | 7.30pm | £34.50 | Theatre
The music of the legendary Penguin Cafe Orchestra is brought back to life. Featuring a collection of PCO classics, the night will celebrate the unique sound that has captivated audiences worldwide.
View all Music here.
Comedy 
31 May | 8pm | £24.50 | Theatre | Age Guidance 16+ | Support from Raj Poojara
Expect Jamali’s trademark brutally honest and unflinching perspectives on the world at large. His last tours have sold-out shows across the globe, playing the UK, Europe, Asia, Australia, and North America.
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Spoken Word
15 May | 7.30pm | £36.50 | Theatre
Pam Ayres has spent a lifetime providing hilarious and profound insights into the delights and tribulations of everyday life. She comes to Brewery Arts to talk about her latest book, Doggedly Onward – A Life In Poems.
30 May | 7.30pm | £8.50/£5
Join us either Live or Online for our Brewery Poets Reading with guests Jennifer Copley, Jeremy Platt and Barbara Hickson.
View all Spoken Word here.
Stage on Screen
Be transported to some of the world’s most prestigious stages and get a front row seat to experience the magic of on-stage storytelling.
On 1 May, experience Mozart’s timeless comedy, Le Nozze di Figaro, with a live broadcast from the Metropolitan Opera.
Recorded live at London’s Theatre Royal Drury Lane, discover the electrifying story of love, adventure and crime that captured the attention of an entire nation in Bonnie & Clyde The Musical on 7 May.
On 14 May, The Royal Opera Die Walkure tells of a stormy night, when fate brings two strangers together, unleashing a love with the power to end worlds. It’s going to be spectacular!
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Theatre
10 May | 1 & 4pm | £12.50 | Theatre | Age Guidance 8+
Michael Morpurgo’s compelling sequel to ‘War Horse’ returns to the stage in this delightful, family-friendly show combining drama, storytelling, and original music.
Kendal College: Everybody’s Talking About Jamie!
22, 23 & 24 May | 1.30 & 7pm | £17.50 | Theatre | Strictly Ages 12+
This musical sensation will captivate the whole family equally and you should not miss it! The show is performed and produced by the especially talented Theatre Arts students from Kendal College.
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Festivals
Kendal Mountain Tour 2025: A Night of Adventure Films + Guest Speaker Genevieve Brown
29 May | 7pm | £13.50 | Theatre | Age Guidance 12+
Join us on a journey through the world’s most breathtaking landscapes, where you’ll experience a selection of award-winning films showcasing the year’s most daring feats of courage and tales of human resilience.
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Creative Learning
The new Creative Learning season starts from 29 April. As well as our usual programme, we’ve added a selection of new courses and workshops which will expand your artistic horizons.
Explore the stories of your life using writing tools, tricks, and games in Self Portrait With Words with poet Ann Grant. Discover the art of lyric-driven songwriting and develop your ability to tell stories through song in our Storytelling in Song course with musician Anne-Marie Sanderson. For aspiring authors, hone your voice and craft as a writer in our Exploring Fiction course with author Simon Sylvester.
Bring your toddlers along to our Mini Makers and Mini Movers sessions. These classes are a great opportunity for kids to expand their imagination, develop new skills and experiment with lots of different materials, movement and techniques!
We have movement classes for adults which are perfect for beginners or if you are looking for a space to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Our weekly classes include Get Moving (18+ yrs) and Mature Movers (60+yrs).
View all Creative Learning here.
Exhibitions
The Remarkable Nature of Things
On until 17 May | Sugar Store & Foyer Gallery | Tue-Sat, 11am-5pm | Free
The Remarkable Nature of Things showcases the work of Brewery Open Exhibition 2024 winners Claire Philpott (Judges Choice Award) and David Raine (People’s Choice Award).
Brewery Arts Open Exhibition 2025
Opening 23 May | Sugar Store & Foyer Gallery | Tue-Sat, 11am-5pm | Free
Our annual exhibition showcases the talent of local artists, with artwork selected from our open submission.
Submission deadline: Fri 18 April
Applications are currently open for our first-ever Brewery Arts Young Artists Open Exhibition 2025!
Open to all local young artists aged 4-18yrs. It is free to enter and selected works will be exhibited in the Brewery Arts Sugar Store Gallery from 25 July – 13 September 2025.
We can’t wait to see your creations! To enter and find out more, click here.
View current and upcoming Exhibitions here.
Food & Drink
We’ve got some delicious specials for you this week! We’re expanding our daytime menu, with new dishes such as our Brewery Ploughman’s spread and Brewery Vegan Mezze.
Our evening specials include a Middle Eastern Salad and a Tandoor Chicken Pizza. Fancy something fruity to wash it down? Enjoy one of our cocktail specials, we’re serving up Enzonis and BA Long Island Iced Teas.
From next week, enjoy our delicious pizzas and burgers for just £10 every Tuesday and Wednesday.
Visit Food & Drink to view the Menu and book a table.
To become a Brewery Arts Member and save on amazing experiences, click here.
