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The Forge Festival Showcase

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Length
1h w/no interval
Prices
£5
Age Guidance
+14

Rosehill welcomes the Forge Festival, featuring performances from a small selection of artists with strong connections to Cumbria.

The Knotted Project is proud to have collaborated with twelve exceptional Early Career Artists from across the region as part of Forge Festival between 2022 and 2025. Each artist was commissioned to create an original 10-15 minute performance for the festivals whilst developing their creative skills and expanding their industry knowledge.

A small selection of these artists have joined the Early Career Artists Rural Tour to share their bold and dynamic work with new audiences. Each Early Career Artist has a strong link to Cumbria and are excited to broaden their relationships with local venues, artists and audiences.

These artists will be sharing a range of different works, including theatre, contemporary dance, spoken word, poetry and much more. This is an opportunity for local audiences to connect with these exciting artists in the early stages of their careers and support their creative journey.

The evening will feature a number of short performances and Q&As with the artists and The Knotted Project Theatre Company, who have mentored each young artist. 

Forge Festival is supported using public funding by The National Lottery through Arts Council England. It is also supported by exceptional local partners, including Lakeland Arts, Brewery Arts, Carer Support South Lakes, Barrow Full, Rosehill Theatre, North Yorkshire Council and Wave Forward.

Our funders.

Reviews

Gary Baker - 2025-03-15

A very nicely run small local theatre

Dave Wilson - 2025-03-02

Everything about it is great, especially the staff who could not be more helpful.

Joyce Lyu - 2025-01-25

Lovely place.

Stephanie Court - 2024-12-15

First visit. What a gorgeous jewel in the Cumbrian arts scene. Looking forward to going again soon

Tracey Collier-White - 2024-10-12

Brilliant show. Lovely quaint theatre. First time visit will be looking to go again.

Tim Singleton - 2024-05-08

First time in this place.Had an enjoyable evening watching a tribute band. Friendly atmosphere, Staff excellent. And a very nice venue.

Peter Hinde - 2023-07-06

Superb venue, clean, and the theatre is beautiful. Saw a film for the first time last night, sound and picture were awesome. Highly recommended.