Splash Classics

31/12/2014

Thanks to everyone who made 2014 a special first full year for SplashClassics. More to come in 2015 being announced later in January. In the meantime, a very Happy New Year :)

30/08/2014

Come down to this Sunday with the final event in our series.

Join Martin Roscoe, Peter Donohoe, Wendy Dawn Thompson and Christopher Diffey in a programme of Mahler's Das Lied von der Erde and Stravinsky's Rite of Spring, both in the composers own piano arrangements.

Add to that beautiful dance Kelly McClelland and her Undiscovered Dance Company and this is an evening to be enjoyed by all.

Tickets from Theatre by the Lake box office on 017687 74411 or via the event page on our website: http://bit.ly/SC_140831


Don't miss it!

30/08/2014

Some wonderful audience reviews of last week's . We're tweeting audience reviews on our Twitter site and will collect these all onto this page soon. However, you only have 140 characters on Twitter and this one deserves quoting in full as it made the Artistic Director cry:

"Oh, this was SO good. To my shame, I had not heard Red Priest, and THOUGHT I knew The Four Seasons - this was an outstanding and fascinating performance, and I loved their interpretation (special mention for the wandering violinist) - outstanding virtuosity for the recorder player, wouldn't have missed this.

"Kelly's dances to the lovely poems by Carola really worked well, there were some dramatic and electric moments here. Really liked the 'British Weather'.

"I was going to say that I found Kelly's solo numbers harder to 'get' (which I do, I have less experience of dance and I begin to understand those who find classical music hard because it has no words) until it dawned on me that I was watching something really special - no music, no 'story', and much of the time no sound. We live in such a noisy world and this was really different.

"Still not convinced by your bathing of some of the audience in blue light, but the change in the second half with the lower levels of light and the highlighting of the reader, were more creative and very effective contrasts.

"This evening flew by, there was not a single wasted moment. So glad i came - thank you."

22/08/2014

'Carola Luther’s poems are startlingly original, sensual & true, with imagery as tangible as the world it makes new for us.' Says Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy

Hear both existing and new poems inspired by Carola inspired by and as part of this Bank Holiday weekend.

http://bit.ly/SC_140824

Air 3rd of 4 concerts in the Four Elements series7.30pmSunday, 24 August 2014 Theatre by the Lake, KeswickTo book tickets click the "Book Tickets" button or call Theatre by the Lake on 017687 74411Red Priest:Piers AdamsrecorderJulia BishopviolinAngela EastcelloDavid WrightharpsichordCarola Lutherpoe…

22/08/2014

You or a friend in the or this weekend? Come and enjoy a breath of fresh at Theatre by the Lake on Sunday.

Tickets and full info at http://bit.ly/SC_140824 or call 017687 74411.

15/08/2014

At little treat for a Friday ...

A taster of Tom Scott's stunning animation of Ravel's Mother Goose Suite.

See the whole animation, performed live by the Scott Brothers Duo, at Theatre by the Lake this Sunday as part of .

Full event details: http://bit.ly/SC_140817

http://youtu.be/AzG-v85XvH0

Artwork & Animation by Tom Scott Audio: Performed by Scott Brothers Duo (Jonathan & Tom Scott) Piano Duet Taken from their CD "DUETS FOR PIANO" SBDRCD002 Ava...

13/08/2014

A great time working with poet Carola Luther and dancer Kelly McClelland on for Sunday week. It's going to be an amazing show.

All focus now on this Sunday. Great music, dance and Tom Scott's animation. Here's a quick image to whet your appetite....

Come see the whole thing at Theatre by the Lake.

www.splashclassics.co.uk/water

10/08/2014

The for in tonight is for soaring temperatures.

www.splashclassics.co.uk/fire

Fire 1st of 4 concerts in the Four Elements series7.30pmSunday, 10 August 2014 Theatre by the Lake, KeswickTo book tickets click the "Book Tickets" button or call Theatre by the Lake on 017687 74411Lizzie Ballviolin/vocalsGabriella SwallowcelloDave Maricpiano/keyboardsBartosz GlowackiaccordionPedro…

07/08/2014

Here's a wonderful image produced by Lindsey McConnochie, TheSandArtizt, who will be conjuring up her images in sand live this Sunday (10 August) at Theatre by the Lake for the opening "Fire" concert in .

If you've never seen sand animation, this is a wonderful opportunity to see something truly magical. A great event for all the family.

Details of the full programme, which also includes live dance and music played by a wonderful line up of musicians, plus online booking links are on our website at
http://www.splashclassics.co.uk/fire

Tickets can also be booked by calling 017687 74411.

03/08/2014

Just got the thumbs up from a descendant of Franz Schubert on our feed for our performance of The Trout Quintet .

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7.30pm, Sunday, 17 August 2014 - Theatre by the Lake, Keswick - Music by Dukas, Smetana, Ravel & Schubert

03/08/2014

Our website is now updated with full details of programmes & artists for .

Check it out at http://bit.ly/LT4BWY

10/07/2014

It's only one month to go until presenting leading international musicians, dancers, poets and animators in something entirely new and special.

But the Alchemy will only work if you and friends come along so please SHARE THIS POST and encourage others to get involved.

See our events listings or click www.bit.ly/LT4BWY for more info.

See you there!