Harrogate Theatre What's On Summer 2023

What’s On | Summer 2023

HARROGATE THEATRE

Our summer season is packed with a brilliant programme of events !

Tickets are selling fast, indeed the new season witnessed  The Rest is Politics selling out within one day and Tim Vine sold out almost as quickly. To be the first to know about new shows going on sale you can sign up to our mailing list or become a Member for priority booking.

For young people we have First Three Drops by Taking Flight, a magical adventure story in English, British Sign Language and Sign Supported English. Also Joss Arnott Dance presents a new retelling of a classic story, seen through the rusty eyes of the Tin Man. A big shout out for our wonderful community shows which include Chitty Chitty Bang Bang performed by HOPS Musical Theatre Company and The Cripple of Inishmaan delivered by Harrogate Dramatic Society.

Other drama includes The Chosen Haram, which is a unique and intriguing examination of circus and Fan Boy, a love-hate letter to pop culture and nostalgia. Our musical offerings this summer see a return for Steve Harley, Rumours of Fleetwood Mac and Kate Rusby and the ever popular ‘Evenings With’ welcome Ben Fogle, Marti Pellow and Keith Brymer Jones to Harrogate.

We look forward to welcoming you soon.

David Bown Chief Executive

May 2023

THU 04 MAY

FRI 05 MAY

WED 10 MAY

WED 10 MAY

FRI 12 MAY

SAT 13 MAY

SAT 13 MAY

SAT 13 MAY

TUE 16 MAY

THU 18 MAY

FRI 19 MAY

SAT 20 MAY

SUN 21 MAY

MON 22 MAY

THU 25 MAY

SAT 27 MAY

WED 31 MAY

SUMMER 2023 SEASON

July 2023

SAP

THE RONNIE SCOTT STORY

THE CHOSEN HARAM

THE POLAR BEAR (IS DEAD)

80s LIVE

YORKSHIRE SILENT FILM PRESENTS: ANOTHER FINE MESS

YORKSHIRE SILENT FILM PRESENTS: THE GENERAL

MAET LIVE

THE REST IS POLITICS

RAVE ON: THE ULTIMATE 50s AND 60S EXPERIENCE

HYENA COMEDY CLUB

FRANCIS ROSSI: TUNES AND CHAT

BEN FOGLE: WILD

KATE RUSBY

FANBOY

THE ‘NOT SO’ GRIMM TWINS

FAT CHANCE

June 2023

FRI 02 JUN

FRI 02 JUN

SUN 04 JUN

WED 07 JUN

THU 08 JUN

THU 08 JUN

FRI 09 JUN

SAT 10 JUN

TUE 13 JUN

TUE 13–SAT 17 JUN

SAT 17 JUN

WED 21–SAT 24 JUN

TUE 27 JUN

THU 29 JUN

FRI 30–SAT 01 JUL

THE GODS THE GODS THE GODS 90s LIVE

WHAT’S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT?

EMERGENCE TRIPLE BILL

MARTI PELLOW: PELLOW TALK

KEITH BRYMER JONES: LIFE, CLAY AND EVERYTHING

BARRY STEELE AND FRIENDS

STEVE HARLEY: ACOUSTIC BAND

THE MICHAEL CRETU TRIO

CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG*

ALFIE’S FIRST FIGHT

THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN*

RUMOURS OF FLEETWOOD MAC

AN EVENING WITH OSCAR & SIMON

TIM VINE: BREEEEP

SAT 01 JUL

THU 06 JUL

SAT 08 JUL

WED 12–THU 13 JUL

SAT 22 JUL

THU 27 JUL

FRI 28 JUL

LIPSTICK ON YOUR COLLAR

THE MAKINGS OF A MURDERER

TIN MAN

FIRST THREE DROPS*

HYENA COMEDY CLUB

THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC

FIREMAN SAM SAVES THE CIRCUS

*Additional matinee timings available

NOTE: All information in this brochure is correct at the time of printing.

OUR ACCESS SHOWS

HARROGATE THEATRE HAS A RANGE OF SERVICES TO ENSURE YOU HAVE AN ENJOYABLE AND COMFORTABLE VISIT. WE WANT EVERYONE TO BE ABLE TO ACCESS GREAT SHOWS AND THEATRE.

For more general information about the types of accessible performances we provide, or for building access information please call our box office or visit our website.

HAPPY PLACE

BRITISH SIGN LANGUAGE

SAT 22 APR, 2pm

THE CHOSEN HAREM

NO SPOKEN TEXT. SUITABLE FOR D/DEAF & HoH AUDIENCES

WED 10 MAY, 7:30pm

FAT CHANCE

ONLINE VERSION

WED 31 MAY, 7:45pm

EMERGENCE

NO SPOKEN TEXT. SUITABLE FOR D/DEAF & HoH AUDIENCES

WED 07 JUN, 7:30pm

CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG

BRITISH SIGN LANGUAGE

WED 14 JUN, 7:15pm

TIN MAN

AUDIO DESCRIPTION

NO SPOKEN TEXT. SUITABLE FOR D/DEAF & HoH AUDIENCES

SAT 08 JUL, 3pm

FIRST THREE DROPS

BRITISH SIGN LANGUAGE

SIGN SUPPORTED ENGLISH

INTEGRATED AUDIO DESCRIPTION

WED 12–THU 13 JUL, 2pm & 5pm

TRACY BORMAN

HOW TO BE A GOOD MONARCH

TUE

THE SIMON & GARFUNKEL STORY

THU

This 50th Anniversary Celebration features all the hits including Mrs Robinson, Cecilia and many more.

HAPPY PLACE

THU

Follow four strangers on an extraordinary journey as they find themselves locked inside their own Happy Place.

TEST MATCH SPECIAL LIVE: THE

The Royal Historian and broadcaster takes us on a gripping tour of 1000 years of the British Monarchy. Join Jonathan ‘Aggers’ Agnew and Glenn McGrath for an evening of stories, memories and predictions ahead of The Ashes.

BIG GIRLS

Celebrate the iconic sounds of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons in two hours of non-stop hits with Big Girls Don’t Cry!

SUSIE DENT

THE SECRET LIFE OF WORDS

Take a journey into the curious and surreal origins of the words we use every day with Countdown star Susie Dent.

DIRECT FROM A CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED RUN AT EDINBURGH FRINGE COMES A NEW PLAY BASED ON AN OLD MYTH ABOUT PASSION, POWER, AND PHOTOSYNTHESIS.

When a woman tells a lie to her girlfriend, a seed is planted that starts to grow in the darkness. Now roots are cracking up through the pavement, branches are coming in at the windows and – as she starts to see things that no one else can – she becomes the focus of some seriously unwanted attention.

WINNER: Soho Playhouse Medal for Excellence in Theatre

WINNER: The Stage Edinburgh Award

WINNER: Lustrum Award

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Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club presents

THE RONNIE SCOTT STORY

FRI 05 MAY

7 : 30pm • £ 25

DIRECT FROM LONDON’S WORLD-FAMOUS JAZZ CLUB AND COMBINING WORLD CLASS LIVE JAZZ, NARRATION AND RARE ARCHIVE PHOTOS AND VIDEO FOOTAGE.

Mixing classic music from the jazz greats who have performed at Ronnie Scott’s over its incredible 60+ year history, alongside tales of old Soho, miscreant musicians and police raids, this is a unique evening celebrating one of the world’s most famous jazz venues, its music, and history.

THE CHOSEN HARAM

WED 10 MAY

7 : 30pm • £ 16 • A ges 16 +

EXPECT A HEADY MIX OF LOVE, DRUGS AND ISLAM IN THIS UNIQUE TAKE ON CIRCUS AND THEATRE, PERFORMED ON TWO CHINESE POLES.

The Chosen Haram tells the story of two gay men and their chance meeting through a dating app, portraying the social, cultural and personal barriers they face in seeking happiness and fulfilment.

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MUSIC CIRCUS & THEATRE

THE POLAR BEAR

HAVE YOU EVER THOUGHT ABOUT WHAT IT MEANS TO LOSE SOMETHING FOREVER? A TREASURED POSSESSION? SOMEONE YOU LOVE? OR AN ENTIRE SPECIES?

Natalie and Daniele have made a show about facing the thing we know we should be doing something about but don't - the climate crisis. It includes a plant, a polar bear, the Spice Girls and a conversation with Natalie's Mum about the end of the world.

Daniele is in Italy and Natalie is on stage in Harrogate. But despite being 908 miles apart by foot, the two of them have found a way to perform together live, in a show about loss and being alone, but that's ultimately full of hope.

80s LIVE

2023

FRI 12 MAY 8pm • £ 27.50– £ 29.50

MUSIC

Travel back in time to one of the most iconic eras of music for the night out you have been dreaming of. Put your hands together and get into the groove as our live band Electric Dreams perform over two dozen chart topping anthems from Wham, The Weather Girls, Culture Club, Rick Astley, Madonna, Duran Duran, Soft Cell, The Human League, A-Ha, Tears for Fears and more.

Blending pop and soft rock, the show includes Girls Just Wanna Have Fun, Edge of Heaven, Tainted Love, Love Shack, Living on a Prayer, The Final Countdown, Don’t You Want Me Baby, Relax, Never Gonna Give You Up, It’s Raining Men, Rio...and many more.

MAET LIVE

AND THE NEVER NEVERLAND EXPRESS

SAT 13 MAY

8pm • £ 25

MUSIC

Witness this incredible 7-piece live band, recreating a spectacular theatrical performance of epic Meat Loaf, featuring Craig Halford, the Dead Ringer for Meat Loaf.

Featuring all the hits including You Took the Words Right Out of My Mouth, Two Out of Three Ain’t Bad, Modern Girl, Paradise By the Dashboard Light, I’d Do Anything For Love, Bat Out of Hell and many more!

The MAET LIVE line-up features members of Meat Loaf's own live band.

ROYAL HALL

ROYAL HALL

COMEDY DOUBLE BILL

ACCOMPANIED BY LIVE MUSIC

SAT 13 MAY

AT THE CENTRE OF THE YORKSHIRE SILENT FILM FESTIVAL IS A GROUP OF EXPERT MUSICIANS WHO CREATE SPONTANEOUS SOUNDTRACKS ‘IN THE MOMENT’ AS THEY WATCH EACH FILM WITH ITS AUDIENCE. THIS MEANS THAT EVERY PERFORMANCE IS A UNIQUE, UNREPEATABLE LIVE EVENT.

PRICING

£12/£8 per screening

£20/£15 for both screenings

SCREENING 1 2pm

ANOTHER FINE MESS

In Angora Love Stan and Ollie are followed home by a stray goat. In From Soup To Nuts, they are inept waiters catering a posh dinner party, and in Liberty they are construction workers building a skyscraper. Whatever they’re up to, they make a complete mess of it…

ANGORA LOVE

Running time: 20 mins

FROM SOUP TO NUTS

Running time: 20 mins

LIBERTY

Running time: 20 mins

SCREENING 2 4pm

Tennessee railroad engineer Johnny Gray (Buster Keaton) loves his locomotive, The General. When it’s stolen by Yankees, he sets out to get it back and an epic, action-packed chase ensues. Based on a true story, Buster Keaton’s comedy masterpiece is packed full of beautiful visual comedy, daring stunts, and nail-biting dramatic tension.

THE GENERAL

Running time: 79 mins

BUSTER KEATON IN THE GENERAL

YORKSHIRE SILENT FILM FESTIVAL PRESENTS

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RAVE ON

THE ULTIMATE 50s & 60s EXPERIENCE

THU 18 MAY

7 : 30pm • £ 25

HYENA COMEDY CLUB

FRI 19 MAY & SAT 22 JUL 8pm • £ 20

MUSIC COMEDY

Prepare to be enthralled with an evening of back to back hits, vibrant vintage costumes, colourful staging and plenty of dancing in the aisles! Featuring note perfect renditions of the most loved songs from the 50s and 60s, Rave On is performed by an incredibly talented, era-obsessed group of young musicians. From the emergence of Rock ‘n’ Roll at Sun Records in Memphis, Tennessee to the British Invasion and beyond.

Featuring hits from the likes of Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, Chuck Berry, The Beatles, Connie Francis, and Neil Sedaka.

FEATURING FOUR OF THE FUNNIEST HEADLINE ACTS FROM THE WORLD OF COMEDY.

May's line up will feature Scott Bennett (Live At The Apollo, Comedy Central), Stephen Bailey (Love Island: Aftersun, Live At The Apollo), Rob Rouse (Upstart Crow, The Friday Night Project) and Andre Vincent (The Late Edition, Bodger & Badger). It’s the perfect start to the weekend.

Keep an eye on our website for the hilarious acts joining us this July!

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FRANCIS ROSSI TUNES AND CHAT

BEN FOGLE WILD

SUN 21 MAY 7:30pm • £ 31.50 SAT 20 MAY

7 : 30pm • £ 32

EVENINGS WITH EVENINGS WITH

STATUS QUO LEGEND FRANCIS ROSSI

IS TAKING UP HIS ACOUSTIC GUITAR TO BRING YOU A SELECTION OF WELL-KNOWN HITS AND SOME PREVIOUSLY NEVERPERFORMED-LIVE TUNES.

It’ll be a unique evening in which Francis will reprise fan favourites from a remarkable 50+ year career. Expect original-style, acoustic versions of Quo classics, threaded together with chat in this music based evening.

BEN FOGLE’S NEW SHOW WILD BRINGS TO LIFE STORIES AND TALES OF HOPE, POSSIBILITY, AND POSITIVITY.

From his extraordinary encounters with the human and natural world; the wilderness of Northern Sweden to the jungles of Honduras; the hostile extreme environments of Chernobyl to the mountains of Nepal; Ben will take you on a journey with inspiring and uplifting tales of self-discovery that will leave you enchanted, enlightened, and entertained.

KATE RUSBY

KATE RUSBY IS OFTEN HAILED AS THE ‘FIRST LADY OF FOLK’.

Audiences are sure to be thoroughly entertained by Kate’s choice of much-loved classics from her back catalogue stretching over the past 30 years of music making, together with a selection of fresh new versions reimagined for her celebratory album 30 : Happy Returns. This is a performance not to be missed!

Starburst Magazine

Three Weeks

Broadway Baby

The Scotsman

FANBOY

AWARD-WINNING WRITER-PERFORMER JOE SELLMAN-LEAVA EXPLORES OUR RELATIONSHIP TO OUR PAST AND FUTURE SELVES AND ASKS WHY HIS GENERATION IS SO OBSESSED WITH ITS CHILDHOOD.

Joe has always been a nerd. In his teens, he hid it. In his twenties, he owned it. Now in his thirties, Joe is still obsessed with Nintendo, Star Wars, and The Muppet Christmas Carol. But he’s started to sense something: a great disturbance in the fandom… Alone, sorting through his old things, Joe finds an old video tape, in an old VCR, long forgotten. He presses play…and something amazing starts to happen!

Fanboy is a love-hate letter to pop culture and nostalgia, combining epic storytelling, razor-sharp impressions and a dose of theatrical magic. Fanboy is touring the UK following critically acclaimed runs at Edinburgh Fringe and Soho Theatre.

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Worklight Theatre presents

ROLL UP ONE AND ALL, TO HEAR THE FABULOUS GRIMM BROTHERS’ FAIRYTALES LIKE NEVER BEFORE…

Meet world-famous twins Jake and Will Grimm, as they tumble from their magical wagon brimful of stories collected from every inch of the world - from Rapunzel to Red Riding Hood. Behold as your favourite tales are re-spun by our storytelling duo (oh, and their little sister Lottie too!). But sometimes even familiar fairytales can take a turn for the unexpected and our heroes will need all the help they can get to defeat the creatures of their own creation and save the world!

Performed by three actor-musicians, featuring original live music and puppetry, this production is suitable for the whole family.

FAT CHANCE

WED 31 MAY 7:45pm • £ 14/ £ 12

Meet Rachel - a 20-something actress from Boro whose funny, celebratory and politically powerful one-woman play explores her true-life experience of weight gain from size 8 to 18. From audition nerves and throwaway comments to literally breaking a leg, this unconventional play is for anyone who’s put on or lost weight, anyone who had free school meals and anyone who’s tried to have it all.

THE GODS THE GODS THE GODS

Three performers; four stories; twelve tracks. One show full of big beats, soaring melodies, and heart-stopping spoken-word. You're called to the crossroads where mythology meets real life.

Two kids meet out dancing, they’re set to fall hard. A woman is on a beach alone at night, singing to the stars. A bloke is on a bridge, thinking about jumping, just before dark. And the gods are all gathering for the reckoning to start. 7:30pm • £ 16

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MUSIC & THEATRE

GET READY AS WE SPICE UP YOUR LIFE, TAKING YOU BACK FOR GOOD AND HIT YOU ONE MORE TIME WITH THE ULTIMATE 90S PARTY NIGHT OUT!

The music of a generation is brought to life with fantastic vocals, genius costumes and, of course, all the dance moves you know and love.

Featuring music from Take That, Oasis, Spice Girls, Supergrass, Britney Spears, Ricky Martin, The Vengaboys, Bryan Adams, Boyzone, Shania Twain, Aqua, Lou Bega, Eternal, B*witched, Wet Wet Wet, Ace of Base, 2 Unlimited, S Club 7, Gina G, Pulp, Blur, Shampoo and many more.

WHAT’S LOVE

GOT TO DO WITH IT?

SUN 04 JUN

7:30pm • £ 29.50– £ 32.50

THE EXCITING LIVE SHOW CELEBRATING THE MUSIC OF TINA TURNER IS GETTING BACK ON THE ROAD WITH A HUGE TOUR ACROSS THE UK.

In this exciting touring theatre show, audiences can expect a night of high energy with feel-good rock-and-roll featuring Tina Turner’s greatest hits performed by the amazing vocal talent of Holly Bannis (Whitney – Queen Of The Night, ITV’s Starstruck) supported by a full 10-piece live band.

ROYAL HALL

FRI 02 JUN

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EMERGENCE

TRIPLE BILL

DANCE 7:30pm • £ 13

WED 07 JUN

CELEBRATING THEIR 5TH ANNIVERSARY YEAR, THE 2023 EMERGENCE TOURING PROGRAMME FEATURES A NEW COMPANY OF DANCERS AND 3 BRAND NEW WORKS.

International choreographers Alice Klock and Florian Lochner (FLOCK) have created a physically charged and luscious new work that demonstrates the dancers’ technical skill, exploring the idea of how we’re more powerful than we know. Anthony Missen’s (Co-Artistic Director, Company Chameleon) new work captures the raw physicality of the dancers brought to life on stage through their virtuosity and strength as performers. Artistic Director, Joss Arnott, completes the bill with a new work for the full company celebrating the interplay between movement and music, individuality and states of euphoria, all of which is accompanied by an electrifying new percussive musical score by composer James Keane.

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JOSS ARNOTT DANCE PRESENTS

MARTI PELLOW: PELLOW TALK

THU 08 JUN

7 : 30pm • £ 34

EVENINGS WITH

‘OVER THE COURSE OF TWO HOURS, THE AUDIENCE TRAVELS WITH MARTI ON THE EXTRAORDINARY JOURNEY THAT THIS ORDINARY, WORKING CLASS MAN TOOK’ —EXPRESS & STAR

Pellow Talk is a chance to learn all about Marti Pellow, not just as a singer and songwriter with Wet Wet Wet, but as a boy and a man. It’s a chance to understand the DNA of the hits that we’ve listened to and loved over the years. The evening will be wrapped in music, from songs you know to ones you’ll get to know.

KEITH BRYMER JONES: LIFE, CLAY, AND EVERYTHING

THU 08 JUN

7 : 30pm • £ 28–£38

EVENINGS WITH

Spend a hilarious and uplifting evening with renowned British designer, bestselling author and The Great Pottery Throw Down judge, Keith Brymer Jones, as he shares stories of life in front of and behind the potter’s wheel.

Over the years, he has been a ballet dancer, a front man in a nearly famous post-punk band, and a YouTube sensation. However, he is best known as a judge on the hugely popular The Great Pottery Throwdown.

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BARRY STEELE AND FRIENDS

FRI 09 JUN • 7 : 30pm

Barry Steele and a fabulous cast of musicians and singers will take you on a musical journey from ‘The Black and White Night’ right through to The Traveling Wilburys. They promise they’ll have you dancing in the aisles, with two fantastic shows in one great evening.

This will be an evening crammed full of solid gold Rock ‘n’ Roll hits and contemporary musical genius.

STEVE HARLEY ACOUSTIC BAND

SAT 10 JUN • 7 : 30pm

Widely considered one of the most charismatic performers on stage, Steve Harley continues to play to sold-out venues across the UK and Europe.

For Steve, life on the road is more than just a job; it is almost his life’s blood, and with the latest release of the all-acoustic CD, Uncovered, the original Cockney Rebel shows no sign of slowing down!

THE MICHAEL CRETU TRIO:

TUE 13 JUN • 7 : 30pm

Join us in the Wesley Centre with The Michael Cretu Trio (Ed Barnwell  – piano, Myke Wilson – drums,  Michael Cretu –double-bass) as they launch their new album Johnny and perform live alongside a screening of Michael’s documentary – a celebration of Roma Musicians and their contribution to European culture from 18th century to present times.

WESLEY CENTRE

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ALFIE’S FIRST FIGHT

FEATURING BOXING ACTION, SURPRISING PLOT TWISTS, COMPELLING CHARACTERS AND AN INSPIRING BOY-HERO, THIS FUNNY AND HEART-WARMING SHOW IS GUARANTEED TO PACK A PUNCH - FOR CHILDREN AGED 5+ AND THEIR GROWN-UPS.

If you liked Roald Dahl’s Danny Champion of the World, the books of Jacqueline Wilson and the Rocky Movies, then you'll love this. Inspired by Oliver’s own experiences growing up without a mum and being coached as an amateur boxer by his dad, the show follows shy twelveyear-old Alfie, as he decides to go in search of his missing older brother, Jacob, when he disappears moments before an all-important boxing match...

‘A POSITIVE AND GRIPPING STORY FOR KIDS THAT CAPTURES THE TRUE DRAMA OF THE BOXING RING’ RICKY HATTON MBE

HOPS Musical Theatre Company presents

CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG

TUE 13–SAT 17 JUN • 7 : 15pm/2 : 15pm*

Take a fantastic musical adventure with an out-of-this-world car that flies through the air. An eccentric inventor, Caractacus Potts sets about restoring an old race car from a scrap heap with the help of his children Jeremy and Jemima.

They soon discover the car has magical properties including the ability to float and take flight.

THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN

WED 21–SAT 24 JUN • 7 : 45pm/2pm*

Set on a remote island off the west coast of Ireland in 1934, this play is a strange comic tale in the great tradition of Irish storytelling. Word arrives in Inishmaan that a Hollywood director is coming to make a film and Billy wants to be in it!

This Amateur production of The Cripple of Inishmaan is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. on behalf of Samuel French Ltd. www.concordtheatricals.co.uk

RUMOURS OF FLEETWOOD MAC

TUE 27 JUN • 7 : 30pm

Channeling the spirit of Fleetwood Mac at their very best, Rumours of Fleetwood Mac offers a unique opportunity for fans, both old and new, to rediscover the songs and performances that have ensured Fleetwood Mac’s place as one of the most loved groups of all time.

Rumours of Fleetwood Mac is the ultimate tribute to one of rock and roll’s most remarkable groups.

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Harrogate Dramatic Society presents

An Evening with FROM OCEAN

SIMON & OSCAR

COLOUR SCENE

THU 29 JUN • 7:30pm • £ 33

MUSIC

JOIN SIMON & OSCAR FOR INTIMATE ACOUSTIC PERFORMANCES OF ALL THEIR BIG HITS AND ANTHEMS.

They will be performing The Riverboat Song, The Circle, Traveller’s Tune, Hundred Mile High City and The Day We Caught The Train. Simon Fowler describes the acoustic shows as ‘A real tonic – a great chance to look the audience in the eye and interact with them on a more personal basis than ever before.’

LIPSTICK ON YOUR COLLAR

THE MAKINGS OF A MURDERER

Step back in time to the golden era of music where the jukebox roared and feet didn’t touch the floor for an evening of back-to-back hits from the 1950s and 60s!

From the birth of Rock ‘n’ Roll through to the Beat Group sounds of the British Invasion and beyond, the show is packed with over forty hits from the likes of Connie Francis, Brenda Lee, Buddy Holly, Chuck Berry, The Beatles, The Ronettes, Cliff Richard, Cilla Black and many more.

Performed by a full live band, featuring some of the country’s top musicians, this incredible show features excellent vocals, tight harmonies and an infectious sense of fun.

INVESTIGATING THE UK’S MOST NOTORIOUS SERIAL KILLERS.

Hosted by the Detective who brought serial killer Peter Tobin to justice, join the Scottish Detective, David Swindle, for a chilling, thrilling, night at the theatre.

Learn about the biggest British serial killers of all time including Jack the Ripper, Peter Tobin, Harold Shipman, Peter Sutcliffe and ‘Killer Couples’ – Fred and Rose West and The Moors Murderers Ian Brady and Myra Hindley.

True crime fans, and those with a curious mind, can explore the cases, the circumstances and the detective’s perspective on what really went on.

ROYAL HALL

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JOSS ARNOTT DANCE PRESENTS A MAGICAL NEW RETELLING OF A CLASSIC STORY, SEEN THROUGH THE RUSTY EYES OF THE TIN MAN AND THEIR JOURNEY TO FINDING THEIR HEART AND HAPPINESS.

This visually stunning dance production for families and children explores a re-imagined story of this much-loved character. Experience encounters with the Witch in the deep dark wood, and the new friendships the Tin Man forms with a Scarecrow and a Lion along the way. Told with brilliant humour and touching pathos, Tin Man entertains both children and adults alike with its enchanting storytelling, dramatic choreography, stunning costume and lighting designs, all accompanied by newly commissioned music by award-winning composer Anna Appleby.

FIRST THREE DROPS

‘FILLED WITH STORIES AND SONG, IT’S A FUN AND HUMOROUS INTRODUCTION TO A CLASSIC WELSH TALE’ — THE FAMILY STAGE

CERIDWEN THE WITCH HAS A PROBLEM. IT’S A BIG PROBLEM THAT CALLS FOR A BIG SOLUTION. THERE IS ONLY ONE THING FOR IT... POWERFUL MAGIC IS NEEDED!

When Ceridwen leaves Gwion, her son’s best friend, in charge of stirring her VIP (very important potion) for a year and a day, she can never imagine the mayhem that will ensue. With shape-shifting, sorcery and silliness galore, First Three Drops is a funny and magical story of adventure, in English, British Sign Language and Sign Supported English. The show will also feature integrated audio description. Based on the legend of Taliesin by Elis Gruffydd, it's perfect for little ones aged 2–9 and their grown-ups.

Taking Flight Theatre presents

THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC

THU 27 JUL 7:30pm • £ 33

CALLING ALL DANCING QUEENS, THIS IS YOUR NIGHT TO SAY, THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC!

This international smash-hit tribute show brings all ABBA’s number one hits to the stage in a production like no other. The hugely popular show, now in its 20th year combines the unmistakable harmonies, colourful costumes, and dazzling performances by our all-star cast.

Join us for the party of the year as we bring you all the hits, including Waterloo, Dancing Queen, Mamma Mia, and many many more!

FIREMAN SAM

SAVES THE CIRCUS

FRI 28 JUL 12pm & 3:30pm • £ 18.50/ £ 17.50

JOIN SAM, PENNY, ELVIS, STATION OFFICER STEELE AND NORMAN IN AN ALL SINGING, ALL DANCING, ACTION-PACKED SHOW.

When all of his friends go away, Norman Price decides to find adventure in Pontypandy and become the star of a visiting circus. But with a tiger on the loose and faulty lights, the adventure soon turns to danger. Can Fireman Sam come to the rescue and save the circus?

So, come along to Pontypandy and watch the adventures unfold!

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£31–£35

COMING UP IN SEPTEMBER

CIRQUE THE GREATEST SHOW

Stars of the West End combine with incredible circus performers as the biggest hits from your favourite theatre shows are brought to the stage in unique, spellbinding style.

£28 £37–£67

GYLES BRANDRETH CAN’T STOP TALKING

He’s back – and he’s unstoppable! Gyles Brandreth just can’t stop talking. Gyles has been babbling since he was a baby, and in this hilarious show, the award-winning raconteur tries to work out why.

A COUNTRY NIGHT IN NASHVILLE

FRI 29 SEP • 7:30pm

Prepare to be transported on a musical journey through the history of Country, featuring songs from its biggest stars both past and present.

ALFIE BOE 2023 TOUR

Alfie Boe has conquered the world’s most prestigious opera stages and has entertained fans around the globe. Don’t miss him performing classic songs and fan favourites when he comes to Harrogate this autumn!

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YOUTH THEATRE

‘IT'S AMAZING HOW QUICKLY HYT HAS BECOME SUCH AN IMPORTANT PART OF OUR LIVES.’

Harrogate Youth Theatre is the home of young people’s creativity. We’re a space where young people can be themselves and let their imaginations run free. Where they can invent fantastical stories and characters and perform them with new-found friends. Above all, it’s a space to have fun.

Keep an eye out for our youth theatre performances in Harrogate Library in July.

AGES 5–18

GET INVOLVED WITH HARROGATE THEATRE ’ S NEXT COMMUNITY SHOW! OUR NEXT SHOW WILL BE GET WED , COMING TO HARROGATE THEATRE THIS SEPTEMBER!

If you saw 122 Love Stories and wondered how you could have been involved or are generally interested in being a part of our next community show either on stage or backstage, then contact rachael.halliwell@harrogatetheatre.co.uk to find out more.

HARROGATE THEATRE MAIN AUDITORIUM

Harrogate Theatre is home to drama, music, comedy and dance. Built in 1900, Harrogate Theatre is a typical example of a late Victorian proscenium arch venue built over five floors. The Main Auditorium has level access from Cheltenham Parade.

ROYAL HALL

The Royal Hall is a 950-seat Grade II* listed Edwardian performance hall and theatre located just on the outskirts of Harrogate Town Centre. The building is accessible via a lift for wheelchair users.

HARROGATE LIBRARY

Harrogate Library on Victoria Avenue is one of our accessible venues, with a calm, intimate atmosphere, perfect for smaller and solo performances. The library has a ramp and automatic doors at the entrance. There is lift access to all levels of the building and all public areas are accessible to wheelchair users.

WESLEY CENTRE

Situated in the old chapel, the Wesley Centre affords an open space with fantastic height that seats up to 200 people. The mixture of floor seating and pews offers a great view for audiences and the space has fantastic acoustics. There is step free access, an accessible toilet and baby change facilities.

HARROGATE STUDIO THEATRE

Harrogate Studio Theatre is an intimate 60-seat performance space situated on the third floor at the top of Harrogate Theatre. The Studio is a versatile space with unique, thought-provoking, and memorable shows. Please note, the Studio is only accessible by three flights of stairs.

Please always check your ticket for the correct venue of the show.