Andrea Levy’s Orange Prize-winning novel Small Island comes to life in an epic new theatre adaptation.

Taking place in the distant future, Earth’s name has been changed to Planet Mall and is ruled by the Killer Queen.

The story of a family and a company that changed the world told in three parts on a single evening.

A day for those who love nature and would like to spend the day drawing and printmaking in beautiful surroundings at the National Trust’s Footprint building near Windermere.

A brand new spoken word night for Verbalise performers who are developing new material for full-length shows.

A night for spoken word artists, novelists, storytellers, comedians and anyone with something to say.

An intensive introduction which will equip you with the pottery skills you’ll need… quickly. Take the short cut to success with clay.

Create the perfect portrait of your pet or favourite animal with well-known local artist Thuline De Cock.

Sivananda Yoga, one of the branches of Indian Hatha yoga, is medium paced and suitable for all abilities.

Develop free use of acrylic paint using different methods and materials including gesso, rags and card, impasto techniques and collage work.

Get creative exploring how to combine a variety of techniques, including painting and adding texture with layers of fabric and stitch, to create a textured textile landscape – trees, hills or a flower meadow.

Develop your photographic skills out on the streets of Kendal and learn to look at the world in a different way!

Take your drawing skills to another level with this intensive course covering areas such as mark making, observational skills and techniques for improving measuring for accuracy.

A day of making art at the Footprint building and surrounding woodlands.

Make your own loom and weave in an abundance of natural materials.

Create a summer bloom out of paper to display as a stunning centrepiece in your home.

ROCKING CUMBRIAN PARTY BAND!

The Guns of Navarone is a Lancaster-based ska and rock-steady band playing tunes from the golden early ages of ska.

Now in his fourth decade in the music business, Ayers, known as the Godfather of Neo-soul, continues to bridge the gap between generations of music lovers.

I want my music to hit people like an emotional tidal wave.