Lights down, curtain up; this autumn, our cinema transforms into a front-row seat for some of the world’s most celebrated performances. From National Theatre Live dramas to breathtaking productions from The Royal Ballet and The Met Opera, Stage on Screen brings powerful drama, spellbinding opera, and unforgettable ballet straight to Kendal – all captured live from the world’s leading stages.
National Theatre Live: Inter Alia
9 October | 7.30pm (Subtitled)
15 October | 8pm
A new play from the team behind Prima Facie. Rosamund Pike (Saltburn) makes her National Theatre debut.
La Sonnambula – The Metropolitan Opera
21 October | 6.45pm
La Sonnambula tells the story of Amina, whose sleepwalking sparks romantic chaos in her village – and sleepwalks her way into the audience’s hearts.
National Theatre Live: Mrs. Warren’s Profession
23 October | 7pm
25 & 29 October | 7.30pm
13 November | 7.30pm (Subtitled)
19 November | 7.30pm
Imelda Staunton (The Crown) joins forces with her real-life daughter Bessie Carter (Bridgerton), playing mother and daughter in Bernard Shaw’s incendiary moral classic.
Bat Out of Hell: The Musical
30 October | 7.30pm
16 October | 3.30pm
The iconic music of Jim Steinman and Meat Loaf delivers an electrifying rock journey, with sprawling multi-level platforms to transport you from Raven’s bedroom to the underground world of the Lost in a visual feast that pushes the boundaries of live theatre.
La Fille mal gardée – The Royal Ballet
5 November | 7.15pm
9 November | 2pm
Escape to the countryside with Frederick Ashton’s ballet about a capricious girl who hopes to marry her love. Brimming with humour and choreographic invention, this is the perfect ballet for all the family.
La bohème: The Met Opera
8 November | 6pm
With an enchanting and spellbinding score, La bohème is the world’s most famous opera, as timeless as it is heartbreaking.
Cinderella – The Royal Ballet
25 November | 7pm
30 November | 2pm
An enchanting ballet that will transport you into an ethereal world where a sprinkling of fairy dust makes dreams come true.
National Theatre Live: The Fifth Step
27 November | 7pm
4 December | 8pm
11 December | 8pm (Subtitled)
Starring Olivier Award-winner Jack Lowden (Slow Horses) and Emmy, BAFTA, and SAG Award-winner Martin Freeman (Sherlock, The Office). After years in the 12-step programme of Alcoholics Anonymous, James becomes a sponsor to newcomer Luka
Arabella: The Met Opera
29 November | 6pm
Strauss’s elegant romance exudes the glamour and enchantment of 19th-century Vienna, “[it] is as beautiful as one could hope” (The New York Times).
Whether you’re a lifelong theatre lover or new to the world of live performance, Stage on Screen offers something for everyone. Experience the emotion, artistry, and atmosphere of world-class productions right here in Kendal.
Make a night of it and dine in our restaurant before or after your screening.
Enjoy a warm welcome at our Bar & Restaurant, where local produce from the Lakes takes centre stage. Our seasonal menus feature dishes made for sharing, locally baked treats, and plant-based or gluten-free options.
Book a table here.
