The King Lear - Instead of a Kingdom - a pub! Instead of a King - a landlord! When Mr Lear announces his retirement and the division of his kingdom between his daughters, he imitates his famous namesake and demands to know which of them loves him the most. In so doing he unleashes a tide of pent-up frustration and jealousy. Shifting Sands hilarious and heart-breaking play links Shakespeare's text with physical theatre, clowning and vibrant storytelling. Playing on Sunday (March 18, 7.30pm) at Arnside Educational Institute.

Bookings 01524-762254.

Tickets – Adults £8; children £4.

THE World's Original Marmalade Awards & Festival again takes place at the Georgian stately home Dalemain Mansion and Historic Gardens, on Saturday (March 17). A full display of all the marmalade entries as well as hundreds of Artisan marmalades from all over the world are available to taste. Also featuring demonstrations, talks, exhibitions and shows plus judging will take place from 10am, front of house. The mansion will also be open on Sunday (March 18) with more tastings and demos, and the Marmalashes will be judged in the public rooms. Penrith Goes Orange Festival will be taking place in Penrith town centre on Saturday (10am-4pm) with dancing, music, storytelling, an artisan farmer’s market. For more information go to www.dalemain.com/

Millerbeck Light Railway’s Special - first Open Day of the year. Described as ‘Lakeland’s best kept secret’, the railway invites you to its first Open Day on Sunday (March 18). This renowned 7¼” private railway located at Staveley-in-Cartmel, near Newby Bridge, is not normally open to the public but you can ride steam, diesel and electric trains on various days of the year. Hot and cold drinks and ice cream are available. The railway is open from 11am-5pm.

For further information call 015395-30113.

Lancaster's The Dukes is celebrating the 200th anniversary of Frankenstein with a stage adaptation of the iconic gothic novel. The theatre's Senior Young Actors will be presenting the same version of the story as the one staged at the National Theatre to much acclaim in 2011. Frankenstein is the story of a creature, childlike in nature but beast-like in form, whose journey to find the person who created him sees him rejected and considered grotesque wherever he goes. Performances take place from Wednesday to Saturday (March 21-24, 7.30pm). Saturday matinee at 2pm.

Box office 01524-598500.

Tickets - Adults £11; children (12+yrs) £9; concessions £9.

A NEW exhibition featuring rarely seen original illustrations and early manuscripts by Beatrix Potter from The Tale of Peter Rabbit is being showcased in the gallery at the Rheged Centre, Penrith. As well as featuring original illustrations by Beatrix Potter, some dating to the late 1800s, the Peter Rabbit™ Mischief and Mayhem exhibition also includes a range of letters, artefacts and dummy manuscripts showing a unique glimpse into how the books came about. The exhibition is open daily (10am-5pm) and runs until June 3.

www.rheged.com.

Admission £3.50.

TAKE an evening steam journey from Ravenglass to Dalegarth tomorrow (Friday, 6pm) on the popular Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway to enjoy the views of Eskdale Valley at dusk. Upon arrival at Dalegarth Station you will be served a fish and chip supper, made freshly in the café, before returning down the valley to Ravenglass.

www.ravenglass-railway.co.uk.

Tickets £18 per person.