Dukes Theatre and Cinema

Lancaster

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The Dukes in Lancaster is an award-winning theatre and cinema. Built in 1796 as the Parish Church of St Anne, it was cleverly converted into a theatre in 1971.

The Dukes is Lancashire’s only professional building-based producing theatre and presents homegrown dramas throughout the year including a Christmas family show and a summer outdoor walkabout production in Williamson Park. It also hosts many leading touring theatre productions, comedy, dance and music.

In addition to its role as a theatre, The Dukes is an independent cinema screening a varied and extensive film programme.

Opening Hours

• General building opening (performance times vary):
• Mon: Closed
• Tuesday - Friday: From 11am
• Saturday: From 10:30am
• Sunday: From 11am

Accessibility

• The Dukes’ front entrance is accessed via 4 steps, followed by two further steps. These steps have a handrail on the right-hand side. To access our ramp, go down the cobbled alley to the left of the main entrance and then turn right. Please ring the doorbell by the ramp and a member of staff will open the doors.
• The whole of The Rake’s Front of House facilities, including the gallery, Box Office and accessible toilet, is on one level. The Rake theatre has one row of accessible seating on the front row, our chairs in this row can be removed to accommodate customers using wheelchairs.

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