Filmmakers Chat with LA1 Shorts
Friday 23rd October, 7pm
Are you a local filmmaker? Join us for a chat in our gallery with LA1 Shorts!
This is an opportunity for filmmakers to come together, and have a chat. Hosted by Lancasters LA1 Shorts. Starting at 7.00pm, ahead of our annual short-film programme, Sharp Shocks.
FREE event, but tickets are limited.
Drop-In Face Paint
Saturday 24th October, 11am-2pm
Drop by the Dukes cafebar for a FREE drop-in face painting session.
*no booking required
Spooky Crafts
Saturday 24th October, 11am-2pm
Join us for a FREE drop-in spooky crafting session!
Led by Rachel Walter-Daniels.
*no booking required
Ghostbusters Crafts
Sunday 25th October, 1.30pm-3.30pm
Who ya gonna call? You, of course!
Before or after your screening of Ghostbusters, come along to our Ghostbusters session to make your own gadget to protect us all from spooky ghosts.
Led by Rachel Walter-Daniels.
*no booking required
Witchy Workshop + Storytelling
Join us for this spellbinding workshop + storytelling!
You'll begin with a movement workshop where you will fill a culdron to the brim with your own magic, and your otherwordly imagination and then settle down for a delightful reading of the classic Room on the Broom.
Led by our wonderful Children and Young People's Facilitator, Martha
Play in a Day
Monday 26th October 2026, 10am-4pm
Join our popular Play in a day! Step into the shadows of The Dukes and take part in a day of creative workshops led by skilled practitioners.
Places are limited so book now!
Lunchtime Lectures
From November 2026
What's behind the play? Join our new monthly Lunchtime Lectures for relaxed, interactive sessions led by academics and specialists, exploring the ideas, writers and stories behind the works we love.
Running 11am–1pm in the Dukes Gallery, with the option to stay for lunch and keep the conversation going.
Limitless
Limitless is an inclusive theatre workshop for everybody aged 4 years and over. We encourage people who are Disabled, neurodiverse and/or autistic, their siblings, family members and anybody who loves performing and play!
Working with theatre practitioner Emma Rucastle, young people will take part in weekly drama and theatre sessions and work towards regular performances at The Dukes. Parents and carers are actively encouraged to join in the fun and siblings are welcome to take part in simple self-led crafts.
Emma is a Lancaster-based artist, theatre maker and creative practitioner. Passionate about inclusive theatre, she has extensive experience of working with people of all ages on theatre projects and productions of all kinds. She is excited about the possibilities this new group has to offer
The sessions will take part in The Dukes Moor Space building which is wheelchair accessible. The sessions will be fun, inclusive and will introduce participants to a range of movement and performance styles.
For more information contact: carly@dukeslancaster.org
