The Dukes
Venue details
Moor Lane,
Lancaster
LA1 1QE
Telephone: 01524 598500
Venue Email: [email protected]
Contact: Sarah Punshon
Email: [email protected]
The Dukes theatrew in Lancster is a registered charity. The Dukes is the only building-based professional producing theatre in Lancashire and has for many years received regular funding from Arts Council England, Lancashire County Council and Lancaster City Council
More than 500,000 people have attended The Dukes promenade plays since 1987, making them the biggest walkabout theatre event in the UK. The Dukes has been an independent cinema since it opened in 1971 and receives support from Creative England
In 2013-14, 143,152 people attended Dukes events – a company record. The Dukes Creative Learning Department is rated outstanding by Arts Council England. The Dukes won the inaugural Lancashire Tourism Cultural Venue/Organisation Award in 2013.