@lanternarts

Founded 25 years ago - Arts Centre in SW20. Productions, children's theatre clubs, studio hire, costume store, film clubs, dance classes and much more...

 Raynes Park
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Don’t forget — Breathe is this Saturday! lanternarts.org/breathe We’re so grateful to have Katy Lees as part of the LAC community — and even more inspired by her extraordinary journey and remarkable recovery. Join us for what promises to be a truly special evening 💫
Image of woman in red dress floating in dark teal water with her dark hair all around her face and her limbs flailing, but hands reaching towards an oxygen mask that comes down on a curving tube from a ray of light at the top. Breathe Five Arias That Saved My Life Written and performed by Katy Lees Directed by Amy Phillips Saturday 25th April 7.30pm £15 Lantern Arts Centre, Raynes Park, SW20 8RA 020 3761 7070 www.lanternarts.org

ALT Image of woman in red dress floating in dark teal water with her dark hair all around her face and her limbs flailing, but hands reaching towards an oxygen mask that comes down on a curving tube from a ray of light at the top. Breathe Five Arias That Saved My Life Written and performed by Katy Lees Directed by Amy Phillips Saturday 25th April 7.30pm £15 Lantern Arts Centre, Raynes Park, SW20 8RA 020 3761 7070 www.lanternarts.org

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See ‘Breathe’ one week today! 🎵Join us on Sat 25th April for this beautiful, uplifting hour-long show - a powerful insight into the effect of opera on Katy, and the chance to experience the effect of her stunning singing yourself. lanternarts.org/breathe
6 photos of Katy Lees against a white background, singing with emotional expressions, wearing a long sleeved black jumper with a stripy top visible underneath at her neck, with her long dark hair tied back from her face, wearing hooped gold earrings. Breathe. 'When I was searching for a song to help me find release from strangling emotions, I always found it in opera'.

ALT 6 photos of Katy Lees against a white background, singing with emotional expressions, wearing a long sleeved black jumper with a stripy top visible underneath at her neck, with her long dark hair tied back from her face, wearing hooped gold earrings. Breathe. 'When I was searching for a song to help me find release from strangling emotions, I always found it in opera'.

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🎉Summer Cabaret tickets now on sale! Thurs 4th & Fri 5th June 2026 lanternarts.org/summer-cabar… A sensational spectacle of song, dance & drama from the LAC Company. This fantastic fundraiser is sure to put a smile on your face😄 Compèred by the incomparable Tim Vine! @RealTimVine
Stage with arched neon lights around it, spotlights on it, and red velvet curtain. Neon lettering saying Summer Cabaret. Thurs 4th & Fri 5th June 2026 7.30pm £20/£18. Compered by Tim Vine www.lanternarts.org Photo of Tim Vine in a circle. Lantern Arts Centre fundraiser

ALT Stage with arched neon lights around it, spotlights on it, and red velvet curtain. Neon lettering saying Summer Cabaret. Thurs 4th & Fri 5th June 2026 7.30pm £20/£18. Compered by Tim Vine www.lanternarts.org Photo of Tim Vine in a circle. Lantern Arts Centre fundraiser

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One week today! Join us for a fun, relaxed evening of Shakespeare readings and songs🎭✨ Expect familiar lines, hidden gems & a chance to socialise in a warm, welcoming atmosphere. A great way to spend an evening! Sat 18 April 6.30-8.30pm Studio Theatre lanternarts.org/shakespeare-…
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In 2006 when Katy Lees was given months to live, she defiantly replied: ‘Fine, I’ll have 600!’ 20 years later, she shares her incredible story – of survival, kindness, and the arias that gave her strength. Sat 25th April 7.30pm - just over 2 weeks time! lanternarts.org/breathe
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📖Join LAC Artistic Director, Amy Phillips, for Once Upon A Storytime on Mondays at 10am, restarts Mon 13th April lanternarts.org/once-upon-a-… 🎵Listen to stories, join in with songs & rhymes & dance along to boogie-woogie bubble time! Suitable for children from birth - 5 yrs old
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📣From our friends at the Lantern Methodist Church - Children and Families Worker wanted! For more information email [email protected] or visit christianjobs.co.uk/jobs/lan…
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Happy Easter from all at the Lantern Arts Centre!
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Join our friendly and fun 10-week acting course with LAC Artistic Director Amy Phillips! Open to all levels, ending with an informal showcase for family & friends. Starts 28th April, Tuesdays 7:30-9:30pm. Fee: £120. First come first served —email us now! lanternarts.org/first-act
First Act Acting course for adults Suitable for all levels Tuesdays 7.30-9.30pm 10 week course starts Tues 28th April www.lanternarts.org Photo of 5 people smiling at the camera in front of a beige background. From left to right: a bald man with glasses, wearing a black jackets, checked white shirt and red tie; a woman wearing a patterned dress, black jacket, and peach and black fancy wedding hat, a woman with light brown long wavy hair and dark glasses, wearing a black turban, black dress, burgundy long jacket and gold long chain necklace; a woman with glasses wearing an old fashioned pilot’s hat on her head, black leather jacket, black clothes and white silk scarf; a man with a grey beard and glasses, wearing a brown checked jacket, denim shirt and brown trilby hat. Led by LAC Artistic Director and professional actress Amy Phillips. Black and white headshot of Amy, with long dark hair swept over her left shoulder.

ALT First Act Acting course for adults Suitable for all levels Tuesdays 7.30-9.30pm 10 week course starts Tues 28th April www.lanternarts.org Photo of 5 people smiling at the camera in front of a beige background. From left to right: a bald man with glasses, wearing a black jackets, checked white shirt and red tie; a woman wearing a patterned dress, black jacket, and peach and black fancy wedding hat, a woman with light brown long wavy hair and dark glasses, wearing a black turban, black dress, burgundy long jacket and gold long chain necklace; a woman with glasses wearing an old fashioned pilot’s hat on her head, black leather jacket, black clothes and white silk scarf; a man with a grey beard and glasses, wearing a brown checked jacket, denim shirt and brown trilby hat. Led by LAC Artistic Director and professional actress Amy Phillips. Black and white headshot of Amy, with long dark hair swept over her left shoulder.

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🎉What a week! Be My Baby has been another truly special show at the LAC – for audiences, cast, crew and everyone involved. Thank you to everyone who supports what we do at the LAC – we are proud to have such a positive impact on so many people💙
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📣Following last year’s sell-out shows, soprano Katy Lees returns to the LAC with her captivating one-woman show. If you missed it last year you really need to see it, and if you saw it, we know you’ll want to see it again! Sat 25th April 7.30pm £15 lanternarts.org/breathe
Image of woman in red dress floating in dark teal water with her dark hair all around her face and her limbs flailing, but hands reaching towards an oxygen mask that comes down on a curving tube from a ray of light at the top. Breathe Five Arias That Saved My Life Written and performed by Katy Lees Directed by Amy Phillips Saturday 25th April 7.30pm £15 Lantern Arts Centre, Raynes Park, SW20 8RA 020 3761 7070 www.lanternarts.org

ALT Image of woman in red dress floating in dark teal water with her dark hair all around her face and her limbs flailing, but hands reaching towards an oxygen mask that comes down on a curving tube from a ray of light at the top. Breathe Five Arias That Saved My Life Written and performed by Katy Lees Directed by Amy Phillips Saturday 25th April 7.30pm £15 Lantern Arts Centre, Raynes Park, SW20 8RA 020 3761 7070 www.lanternarts.org

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🎉Be My Baby opens tonight! Check out more glowing reviews and stunning photos - “Incredibly captivating” “A truly powerful portrayal” “Funny in spite of the subject” “A real triumph” 💙Book your tickets now for this must-see show! lanternarts.org/be-my-baby
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👀The Dress rehearsal reviews and photos are in for Be My Baby! Opening night is tomorrow! Don’t miss out on this incredibly moving play – book now, best availability Wed and Sat this week. lanternarts.org/be-my-baby
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As the Be My Baby show week starts it’s time to find out why Mona Najma (Mary) and Carys Surbey (Queenie) think you should book tickets! Best availability this Wed and Sat – don’t miss out on this brilliant, funny, moving drama based on real experiences. lanternarts.org/be-my-baby
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🎉Be My Baby opens a week today! 👀Time for a look behind the scenes of our photoshoot to see what fun the cast had! Wed 25th-Sat 28th March. Best availability Wed & Sat. lanternarts.org/be-my-baby
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Join us to celebrate Shakespeare’s birthday! 🎭 An Evening with the Bard – a convivial, relaxed evening of Shakespeare recitals & songs on Sat 18th April 6.30pm £8 🕯️Themed Lantern Methodist Church service on Sun 26th April 10.30am More details at lanternarts.org/shakespeare-…
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📷New photography exhibition in the LAC Artists’ Gallery! Treasured member of the LAC community, Helen Read brings us more of her Every Day photos, this time featuring hearts found when least expected. Available to view (and buy) on the LAC first floor landing until 9th April.
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The press were unanimous in their praise for Be My Baby — just take a look at these incredible quotes! And don’t miss more stunning photos from our photoshoot 📸✨ Book now for Wed 25th-Sat 28th March lanternarts.org/be-my-baby
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📻Listen back to this brilliant interview with Tash Berg (Dolores) and Carys Surbey (Queenie) on Riverside Radio Spotlight talking all about Be My Baby & their wonderful experience as cast members. 🎙Listen here from 31 minutes. mixcloud.com/riversideradio/… lanternarts.org/be-my-baby
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📣Two weeks today until Be My Baby opens! Find out what Tash Berg (Dolores) and Phoebe-rose Redman (Norma) have to say about it! And then book tickets at lanternarts.org/be-my-baby Wed 25th-Sat 28th March
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