Words by the Water

Another word-packed, idea-filled programme

Friday 5 March - Sunday 14 March,

Main House and Studio

Facts and fiction, ideas and inspiration: there will be a cacophony of words from the 5-14 March at Theatre by the Lake when the ninth Words by the Water Literature Festival takes place. A crowd of readers and writers will jostle together in a book-induced euphoric haze. We can’t claim to provide something for everyone or to please all the people all of the time but we feel confident that those with an open mind, love of words, and a curiosity about the world will enjoy the sheer diversity of the programme. Be adventurous, be curious, try the unknown, and treat yourself to many events at the festival.

Stones in his Pockets

by Marie Jones

directed by Stefan Escreet, designed by Imogen Cloet

Saturday 27 March - Saturday 17 April,

Main House

Stones in his Pockets is the award-winning, hilarious and sometimes poignant tale of a quiet Irish community and the change it undergoes with the arrival of a massive Hollywood movie shoot. This is a two-man tour de force featuring Theatre by the Lake favourites, Dennis Herdman and James Nickerson.  In a triumph of characterisation and physical comedy they play a “cast of thousands”'- including the two Irish fellas intent on becoming big movie players, the diva lead Hollywood actress whose Irish accent leaves a lot to be desired, a Scots minder and the last surviving extra from The Quiet Man.

Winner of the prestigious Olivier and Evening Standard awards for Best Comedy after running for four record breaking years in the West End, it then ran on Broadway and received a Tony Award nomination for Best Comedy.

Strong language

Audio-described performance: Wed 7 April, 2pm

Captioned performance: Sat 10 April, 2pm

Read reviews of this show here

£22.50 - £8