Not only one of Britain’s most picturesque national parks, the Lake District is also brimming with culture. Here’s what’s on over the next few months.

Prepare to fill that crisp new diary as we preview the Factory International Opening Season.

Another highlight in the Shakespeare North Playhouse programme, this English Touring Theatre co-production brings startling new resonance to Shakespeare’s bloody tragedy.

Ready to swing her axe in Manchester, get ready for a fresh and thrilling retelling of Lizzie The Musical this September.

A new play by the Olivier-Award winning playwright, Michael Wynne heads to Liverpool, getting the theatre’s autumn/winter season off to a flying start.

Simmering and deeply engaging, this is a new production of Miller’s classic drama you won’t want to miss.

Shifting the action to 1903 Bengal, the Royal Exchange and Tamasha Theatre join forces to bring a powerful reworking of the Dickensian classic to the stage.

Fuelled by some of the most revered love stories, the Royal Exchange’s new Autumn/ Winter Season is absolutely unmissable.

Kids and grownups alike will love this fun, infectious musical based on a much-loved classic.

Poet, performer and broadcaster, Roger McGough is not to be skipped – legendary for kickstarting Hendrix’s careers and inspiring a generation.

EXCLUSIVE TICKET OFFER AVAILABLE: Expect a riot of colour, sound and movement when South Korean choreographer, Eun-Me Ahn brings her latest production to Salford.

Fringe First-winner and London poetry slam champion Richard Marsh takes his fast, funny and utterly absorbing Die Hard inspired show out on tour.