Workshops

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.

Are you a young person between the ages of 12 and 15? Do you love films? Join our Film Club! 

This is an exciting after school Film Club which invites you to watch a film in the Dukes programme and then discuss and create after the screening for FREE. The sessions will take place on the first Thursday of every month!* 

We are kicking off Film Club with the screening of Wildwood with a short post-screening chat in the bar. With a hot chocolate in your hands, we will discuss your top four films, thoughts on the film and will give you a chance to meet us and your fellow members. This session will be led by our wonderful Children and Young People's Facilitator, Martha.  

What will happen in the following month will be revealed at the end of each session and on this page. Tickets for the next session will be made available the following day.  

HOW TO JOIN: 

To become a Film Club member is easy. All you need to do is come along to our Box Office to apply and show your ID to prove your age. Though everyone is welcome to become a Film Club member, spaces are limited at each session so we encourage you to book as soon as possible! 

*Subject to change. 

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