The exhibition includes the well known faces of Dame Judi Dench and Lord Melvyn Bragg alongside key creatives, volunteers and supporters.
Theatre by the Lake's story began with touring 'Century Theatre', nicknamed 'The Blue Box', visiting Keswick in 1961. By 1975, it was no longer able to tour and The Blue Box found permanent residence on the Lakeside car park in Keswick and many supporters of the theatre started campaigning for a new theatre building. In 1991 the project to build Theatre by the Lake began and it was opened by Judi Dench in 1999.
We Are 25 documents Theatre by the Lake's work and legacy over the past 25 years to support, develop, programme and commission work which platforms Cumbrian stories conveying the experiences of people living in the region.
Alongside historical and well-known figures there is a spotlight on young people, emerging writers and artists as the theatre looks ahead to the next 25 years presenting ambitious high quality work and new writing rooted in Cumbria.
The 25 portraits in 'We Are 25' include: Dame Judi Dench and her husband Michael Williams were the theatre's first official Patrons. She is a lifelong supporter of Theatre by the Lake and her advocacy was critical in securing its construction. Judi and Michael officially opened the Theatre on the 14 of December 1999 ready for a run of A Christmas Carol. She is also the theatre's sitting President.
We Are 25 celebrates Theatre by the Lake's 25th Birthday with 25 photographic portraits by Cumbria's Amy Bateman. It is being exhibited at Theatre by the Lake from Monday 19 August for one year. For more information please visit theatrebythelake.com
The show is also open until 7pm on performance days.