NEWS

Our latest news about the theatre, shows, events and activities

A grand stage is set as construction commences on Lowther Pavilion Theatre’s new Education Centre & Studio Theatre

The Lowther Pavilion Theatre & Gardens is about to undergo a thrilling transformation as construction officially begins on its highly-anticipated 150- seat Education Centre & Studio Theatre. This project is the first of three phases, which will help keep Lowther at the heart of the Fylde community while captivating new audiences and presenting a cutting-edge…

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Lowther Pavilion Theatre & Gardens launch community programme in new, 100-seat space

Launching on Saturday 22 July, The Lowther Pavilion Theatre & Gardens invite you to meet The Tent. This new, temporary event space set within the beautiful Lowther Gardens will offer over 40 community events for various ages, including families and young audiences. Tim Lince, Lowther’s CEO/Artistic Director, said: “The Tent has been a fantastic way…

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In Conversation with Lytham in Bloom

Ahead of Lowther’s Garden Festival this weekend, we sat down to chat to Trevor, the current head of Lytham in Bloom, and asked about his experiences volunteering his time and effort up to keep Lytham looking lovely. Trevor has a background in medicine, but at one point in time had a career break to pursue…

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“Is this a quote I see before me?” Lowther Pavilion theatre celebrate Shakespeare’s Birthday with a free outdoor trail

The Lowther Pavilion Theatre in Lytham is working with Mellor & Rose, local Calligraphers and Lettering Artists, to create a free trail of quotes in their historic gardens to celebrate Shakespeare’s Birthday. Tim Lince, Lowther’s CEO/Artistic Director, said: “As we celebrate Shakespeare’s Birthday, we thought it would be a fantastic way to work with local artists…

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Rehearsals underway for Lowther Pavilion’s first in-house musical production

The Lowther Pavilion Theatre in Lytham, who have been at the heart of entertainment on the Fylde Coast since 1921, is currently in rehearsals for an exciting original musical we well underway ahead of it’s debut in March. Written by local writer Barry Speed, the play called Times Like These follows musical duo Steve Stein…

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Standing on the shoulders of giants: Lowther Pavilion celebrates £100,000 donation

Lowther Pavilion theatre is this week celebrating a generous donation of £100,000 towards the building costs of its new Education Centre and Studio Theatre.  The donation, in memory of impresario Duggie Chapman MBE, was given by Theatre Producer Beryl Johnson who is a long-time supporter of all things Lowther and wanted to make sure that…

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Generous donation pushes button on new Education Centre and Studio Theatre

The Lowther Pavilion Theatre & Gardens are thrilled to announce a major donation that will see building work commence on the new Education Centre and Studio Theatre this summer.  The Windmill Community Benefit Society are supporting the construction of the shell of the new Education Centre and Studio Theatre with a massive donation of £180,000…

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Lowther Pavilion Theatre supports new writing with it’s first in-house production since opening a century ago

The Lowther Pavilion Theatre in Lytham, who have been at the heart of entertainment on the Fylde Coast since 1921, has announced they will be supporting a Lancaster- based, retired writer with their first ever in-house musical production, Times Like These. Tim Lince, CEO/Artistic Director, said: “For decades, touring shows and local productions have taken…

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Lowther Pavilion Theatre Smash Box Office Records This Christmas

The Lowther Pavilion Theatre in Lytham, who have been at the heart of entertainment on the Fylde Coast since 1921, has announced that this year’s festive spectacular, Cinderella, has beaten all previous booking figures by being 30% above pre-pandemic levels.  Lowther Pavilion’s Artistic Director Tim Lince is jumping for joy at the strength of community…

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Save A Seat Initiative

Save A Seat is an initiative we are working with the producers of Parallel Lives to ensure people in the community are able to engage with the show. This works by enabling people to purchase a ticket for the performance of Parallel Lives on behalf of somebody who may not have had a chance to experience…

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The Funeral of Her Majesty The Queen

A live screening of the state funeral will take place at the Lowther Pavilion Theatre in Lytham St Annes on Monday 19 September.   Admission is free and will be allocated on a first come first serve basis. No booking required.   On the day of the funeral, the doors will open at 10am, with…

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Lowther Pavilion receives £25,000 gift of support

Following the recent donation of £100,000 from the Soroptimists, another Local Trust has come forward to also support the building of Lowther Pavilion’s Community and Education Studio with a £25,000 donation.  Tim Lince, Lowther Pavilion’s CEO and Artistic Director, said: “It’s fantastic that so many local Trusts and charities have been inspired by our redevelopment…

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One Hundred Thousand reasons to celebrate for Lowther Pavilion

Susie Dent facilitates the handing over of the cheque for huge £100k donation towards Lowther Pavilion’s Education Centre and Studio Theatre at sold out performance.  The Education Centre and Studio Theatre has been in planning since before the Pandemic, with the foundations beginning last November when Michael Portillo put the spade in the soil. Since…

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Lowther Pavilion to host family Easter weekend

Following on from the incredible success of the Lytham Ice Cream and World Food & Drink Festivals last summer, we will once again open our historic garden this Easter. Named Lowther’s Easter Surprise, the event comes with a varied, family-friendly programme of events and activities. Whether it’s egg rolling, hot cross buns in the park,…

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Remember Me – Help Celebrate By Planting Bluebells

Remember Me aims to celebrate all those we’ve loved and lost by turning the gardens into a sea of blue for a few short weeks in spring every year. Lowther Gardens (Lytham) Trust have developed the Remember Me campaign as something that is easily affordable and available to all. Bluebells can be purchased at £5…

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Our Community

When we get back to what we do best, you can help support our local bars/restaurants and hotels on the Fylde Coast! Here’s just a few of the great places to enjoy a drink, enjoy some amazing food or rest your head for the night, before visiting Lowther in 2021.#Community#Lowther#Together

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