The Art of Simon . Here is your chance to lose yourself in nostalgia as Bryan Thomson and Jeremy Woodhead - who have graced the Wildman stage of the Ilkley Playhouse twice recently as Jester B - p...

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• Fri 5 Jul
• 165 minutes

Blue Stockings By Jessica Swale Directed by Yvette Huddleston In 1896, women students at Girton College, Cambridge were allowed to attend classes but not to graduate. Jessica Swale’s absorbing pl...

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• Wed 10 Jul to Sat 20 Jul
• 150 minutes

The real spirit of the music of John Denver is captured beautifully by Chris Bannister. Chris has been touring with his solo show since 2010 and, having performed around the world, he is now intern...

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• Fri 26 Jul
• 125 minutes

Please note that the acts advertised are subject to change and refunds will only be given in the event that Stagefright Comedy Club is completely cancelled. Strictly 16+ Event Geoff Norcott T...

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• Sat 27 Jul
• 150 minutes

West Yorkshire 5 piece, The 309s , have spent the last ten years rocking and rolling their swing/ country/jive repertoire at events all over the country. Think Hank Williams, Bob Wills and early Johnn...

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• Sat 7 Sep
• 120 minutes

Following a fantastic uptake in its inaugural term, our Poetry & The Novel course will return in September and will be held in the Sheridan Suite at Ilkley Playhouse from 10.30am – 12 noon The cos...

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• Thu 12 Sep
• 90 minutes

Intimate Exchanges, Volume 1 A Garden Fete By Alan Ayckbourn This amateur production is presented by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH LTD Ayckbourn can always be relied upon to bring out...

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• Thu 12 Sep to Sat 21 Sep
• 150 minutes

The Rags to Rhinestones Story - An Evening With Dolly Parton Performed by the Award Winning Miss Julia Martin - the UK’s No1 Dolly Parton impersonator - this show has been described by theatre audi...

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• Fri 27 Sep
• 140 minutes

Handbagged by Moira Buffini This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Nick Hern Books The monarch. Her most powerful subject. One believed there was no such thing as society. ...

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• Thu 31 Oct to Sat 9 Nov
• 150 minutes

The Rob Dylan Band was formed by agroup of musicians who share a passion for the songs of Bob Dylan. Their show captures the spirit of his songs in a powerful and dynamicway offering a unique persp...

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• Fri 22 Nov
• 120 minutes

This Yorkshire based band are fast becoming one of the most sought after authentic Soul Acts in the UK, delivering outstanding performances with their fantastic renditions of timeless Soul and Motown ...

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• Sat 23 Nov
• 120 minutes

The Wind in the Willows by Alan Bennett Adapted from the book by Kenneth Grahame This amateur production is presented by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH LTD The Wind in the Willows is...

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• Wed 4 Dec to Sat 14 Dec
• 150 minutes

Humble Boy by Charlotte Jones This amateur production is presented by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH LTD Described, when it premiered at the National Theatre in 2001, as a modern day ta...

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• Thu 16 Jan to Sat 25 Jan
• 150 minutes

The show will feature funny behind the scenes anecdotes from TV, live auctions, exciting antique finds, huge profits, even bigger losses, as well as stories from celebrity TV appearances and historica...

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• Sun 26 Jan
• 100 minutes

Teechers by John Godber This amateur production is presented by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH LTD Godber describes Teechers as "a comedy...which is also deadly serious." Written in 19...

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• Mon 3 Feb to Sat 8 Feb
• 150 minutes

The Marni Nixon Story Following a sell-out run at 2018's Edinburgh Fringe Festival and a successful 2019 Australian tour, Lambert Jackson is thrilled to present Eliza Jackson in The Voice Behind th...

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• Fri 14 Feb
• 60 minutes