This month Behind the Scenery takes time to find out what makes one of Cumbria’s cultural leaders tick.
Liz Stevenson has been Artistic Director at Keswick’s Theatre by the Lake for 3 years. Just months after she arrived the covid pandemic led to the theatre having to completely shut – leading to huge challenges for its staff and its leaders. It’s now back at full throttle, but as with all venues, is having to work hard to bring back audiences and build confidence.
Tom Speight went to meet her as final rehearsals for The Beauty Queen of Leenane – which Liz is directing – got underway. But they began outside the theatre on a crisp autumn morning….
Behind the Scenery, the podcast from Cumbria Arts & Culture Network, find out more at: www.cacn.co.uk
