Psst... the rumours are true! Lakeside Theatre Café is opening early! 10am-2pm weekdays Tues 19 - Fri 29 Sept, offering a wellbeing space for University of Essex staff/students + theatre patrons Get our Theatre Offer (hot drink + snack = £3.50) and grab a puzzle bit.ly/LT-Cafe-Septem…

Welcome Week starts in just two weeks! If you’re joining LiFTS in October, it might feel like there’s lots to do and very little time to do it. To help our new students, we’ll be sharing some pre-arrival pointers over the next fortnight. Stayed tuned for tips!

Catch Jo and George at the Lakeside Theatre on Thursday 26 October! This performance includes integrated BSL interpretation by Katie Fenwick👐 Tickets: lakesidetheatre.org.uk/events/the-res…

FATHERHOOD - Friday 6 October We kick off our autumn season with Shane Shambhu who tells us a story through three generations of being and having a dad. Tickets from £6 (discounted rates for University of Essex students and staff): lakesidetheatre.org.uk/events/fatherh… Altered Skin #Fatherhood

Are you a researcher with an interest in performance, the arts & digital cultures? We are now accepting proposals for the new #PerformanceAndDigitalCultures short-form book series with Methuen Drama Deadline: 24 Nov. 2023. Info below:

OEDIPUS ELECTRONICA - Thurs 12 Oct Pecho Mama's modern-day, gig-theatre take on Sophocles’ Oedipus Rex. More than a simple retelling – kills his dad, shags his mum – in a contemporary context. Part of the @PPS_Essex University of Essex 30 celebrations Tickets: lakesidetheatre.org.uk/events/oedipus…

Hey University of Essex Essex SU Freshers, come and say hi to Bryony and Emma at our Freshers stall! Take part in our giveaway and see if you can win free show tickets or tote bags! We're outside the theatre (by the @uniessexlibrary) until 4pm! #lovethelakeside #essexfreshers

Oedipus Electronica comes to the Lakeside Theatre tomorrow! Pecho Mama have exquisitely reimagined Oedipus Rex in a modern-day setting. Find out how, join Artistic Director, Mella Faye and crew, for a Q&A after the show. Book your tickets: lakesidetheatre.org.uk/events/oedipus… @PPS_Essex

TELLING YOUR OWN STORY WORKSHOP Wednesday 18 October, 5.30pm Join TANDADDA as she delivers an intimate skills training workshop on telling your own story confidently. FREE for University of Essex students. Tickets are limited so book your place now: lakesidetheatre.org.uk/events/telling…

WE ARE HIRING Front of House Duty Manager and Assistant roles Do you have a passion for theatre and experience in retail, bar or front of house? This could be the perfect casual role for you! Vacancies close midnight Tues 31 Oct Find out more and apply: lakesidetheatre.org.uk/news/we-are-hi…

Today is the last day to apply for our Front of House roles! Find out more and apply online: lakesidetheatre.org.uk/news/we-are-hi… Uni of Essex Library LiFTS_at_Essex Essex SU University of Essex

Homegrown show 📣 Decree of Nullity by University of Essex Drama student, Emma Kopf. This new writing explores the famous breakdown of the Ruskin's marriage and gives a voice to the woman at the centre of the drama. 7&8 Nov 7pm, tickets: lakesidetheatre.org.uk/events/decree-… LiFTS_at_Essex

TONIGHT AT 6.30PM! James Rowland (any pronouns) 🇵🇸 brings his captivating storytelling to the Lakeside Theatre this evening at 6.30pm. Tickets available at advance prices online or at the Box Office until 5pm, more on the door: lakesidetheatre.org.uk/events/piece-o…

Next week, the alumni-led Mad, Who? theatre company bring The 'S' is Silent to Lakeside Theatre We spoke to Marina about what it means to bring the show to the very stage it was written and designed to be performed on. Thurs 23 Nov, 7pm - get tickets: bit.ly/49z1V6y

Thank you to everyone who came out to see The S is Silent last night! What an incredible show, supportive audience and amazing cast and crew. University of Essex Uni of Essex Alumni Uni of Essex Library ArtExchange

After 8 yrs, my time as a teacher University of Essex has ended with my final class today in Lakeside Theatre. I’m very proud of our LiFTS_at_Essex students, who’ve shown deep reserves of imagination & intelligence at a complex political moment to be a Drama student in the UK in 2023

🎞UpLiFT returns to campus TOMORROW! 🎞 Our second student-organised short film festival focuses on animation. All screenings, talks and workshops are FREE to attend & open to all. Book your place via Eventbrite eventbrite.co.uk/e/2nd-uplift-f…

Did you miss Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs: a Christmas #Pantomime last night? Don't worry, it's showing again tonight and tomorrow night! Last few tickets available for both shows. Get your tickets now: lakesidetheatre.org.uk/events/snow-wh… University of Essex UoE Theatre Arts Society Uni of Essex Library