The Dukes 2012 comedy season begins in January with the welcome return of Mark Thomas and his new show, Manifesto. After a sell out tour, three series on Radio 4, […]
Homeless find room on the radio this Christmas
Dukes creative learning director Guy Christiansen with Shona Thompson Photo courtesy The Dukes The Dukes has teamed up with a neighbouring centre for homeless people to produce a special radio […]
Following in a Giant’s Footsteps!
Even giants have to do a spot of Christmas shopping as hundreds of people visiting Lancaster city centre have discovered. When not entertaining audiences at The Dukes theatre, The BFG […]
In Review: The BFG
Robert Pickavance is The BFG at The Dukes While Roald Dahl’s children’s novel The Big Friendly Giant is full of witty wordplay and dialogue which transfers well to the stage, […]
Christmas crafts at The Dukes
There’s a chance to pick up some unusual Christmas presents at The Dukes latest arts and crafts fair – Handmade – on Saturday 10th December. Locally crafted items from across […]
Comdeian Mark Steel’s In Town
Comedian Mark Steel will make Lancaster and the quirks of similar small towns and cities the butt of his jokes when he appears at The Dukes on 3rd December. Based […]
All the World's A Stage for Shakespeare performers
Snippets of Shakespeare performed by men and directed by a woman will be presented in Lancaster next month. All the World’s A Stage will feature an all male cast taking […]
Snap, Crackle & Pop at the Dukes
It won’t just be the fireworks making a noise in Lancaster this coming Bonfire Night. Just before Lancaster’s Fireworks Spectacular kicks off, The Dukes will be hosting Snap Crackle and […]
Last Orders for Two at The Dukes
There’s just a few nights left before the doors of Lancaster’s most temporary bar – close for good. The Jim Cartwright modern classic drama – Two –based in a Northern bar […]
Dukes founding director Peter Oyston dies
Picture: Monash University Academy of Performing Arts We’re sorry to report the passing of Peter Oyston, founding director of The Dukes, who died on 9th October in Australia. He was […]