ROUNDABOUT theatre returns to the Brewery next week.

Well almost.

This time the Kendal arts centre propels Paines Plough and its award-winning state-of-the-art theatre dome out and about and into the heart of the Lakes.

Visitors to Grasmere can soak up the 'Edinburgh Fringe' vibe when the ground breaking PP theatre company pitches its Roundabout theatre tent on Mass Parrock, off Broadgate, for four days of cutting edge plays, comedy and spoken word, from Thursday-Sunday, September 14-17.

The plays featured are Black Mountain (September 14, 16, 17, 7pm and 4.30pm shows), from winner of the Harold Pinter Commission, Brad Birch. Set in an isolated house in the country, Black Mountain is a tense psychological thriller about relationships, betrayal and forgiveness.

How to be a Kid (September 16/17, 2pm and 1.30pm performances), a children’s show about a young girl who becomes her family’s main carer when her mother falls ill with depression

And last, but not least, Out of Love (September 15,16,17, 7pm and 4.30pm), which follows the ups and downs of the friendship, love and rivalry between two women over a 30 year period.

Roundabout is a self-contained 168-seat auditorium which tours the country showcasing the work of Paines Plough, which has been described as the UK’s 'national theatre' of new writing. At present, Paines Plough, is based at Edinburgh’s Summerhall venue for the annual Fringe Festival where its earning rave reviews and sell-out audiences.

The Brewery has organised the innovative Roundabout event in Kendal for the last two years, but for 2017 decided to take it up into the Lakes to enable people living in more remote parts of the county to experience cultural events without having to head to major towns and cities.

As well as the Paines Plough performances, the award-winning theatrical tent will accommodate appearances from three star names.

The first, on Thursday, September 14 (9pm) from comedian Alun Cochrane, popular television comic and Mock The Week, Have I Got News For You and 8 Out Of 10 Cats regular.

The day after (Friday, September 15, 9pm), there will be a rare show from poet, Henry Normal, best-known for award-winning TV and film such as Alan Partridge, Gavin and Stacey and The Royle Family.

Finally, on Saturday, September 16 (9pm) one of the most familiar voices on BBC Radio calls in at Grasmere - author and broadcaster, Stuart Maconie, bringing his new show based on his latest book Long Road from Jarrow about the famous Jarrow Crusade.

Brewery chief executive Richard Foster said they were delighted to be taking Roundabout into the Lakes. "We had great audiences for the Kendal shows but we felt it was time to reach out to a new audience and with World Heritage Site designation, and the current momentum behind the Lakes Culture project, we felt this was the perfect time," said Richard.

“Paines Plough are renowned for creating some of the boldest and best theatre in the country, which alongside the additional spoken word, poetry and comedy shows, will make for a fantastic cultural experience in a stunning location.”

Roundabout takes place on the green opposite Heaton Cooper Studio, on Broadgate.

Brewery box office 01539-725133.