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The Art of Spain: Tradition and Modernity
20241023
Synopsis From the cave paintings of Altamira to the cinema of Pedro Almadóvar, Spain has an impressive history of visual art. This course offers a selective introduction to that history. Each session...
- Wed 23 Oct
- 90 minutes
Roisin Ban
20241101
Roisin Ban Returning due to popular demand, Roisin Ban is a Celtic folk trio playing a mix of mainly traditional Irish and Scottish folk songs and tunes. This accomplished, professional band is wel...
- Fri 1 Nov
- 120 minutes
Stagefright Comedy Club - November
20241102
Strictly 16+ Acts are subject to change. Refunds only available if the event is cancelled. Mick Ferry ‘An absolute legend’ - Jason Manford. ‘See him or regret it’ - John Bishop. Renowned...
- Sat 2 Nov
- 150 minutes
The Herd
20241107
by Rory Kinnear This amateur production is presented by arrangement with NICK HERN BOOKS Directed by Rick Hyland It’s Andy’s twenty-first birthday. Not that he’s counting. But his mother Caro...
- Thu 7 Nov to Sat 16 Nov
- 150 minutes
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Stony Jazz
20241122
Stony Jazz are a group of five of the finest musicians around today. Growing out of the long-established songwriting/performing duo of ‘Stony’, pianist Mark Gordon and singer/guitarist Rich Adams have...
- Fri 22 Nov
- 150 minutes
Bleak Expectations
20241205
by Mark Evans This amateur production is presented by arrangement with NICK HERN BOOKS Directed by Kevin Moore The story Dickens might have written after drinking too much gin… Follow half...
- Thu 5 Dec to Sat 14 Dec
- 150 minutes
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Aladdin
20250111
by Kathryn Schultz Miller Adapted for a large cast of young performers ArtReach Children's Theatre Plays An Ilkley Playhouse Junior Greenroom production Directed by Andrew Leggott & Lisa Debne...
- Sat 11 Jan to Sun 12 Jan
- 60 minutes
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The Trials
20250116
by Dawn King This amateur production is presented by arrangement with NICK HERN BOOKS Directed by Damien O’Keeffe In the not-too-distant future, where the air has become unbreathable and the ...
- Thu 16 Jan to Sat 25 Jan
- 150 minutes
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Shout Out to the 60s
20250131
Get ready to step inside the fabulous music of the 1960s where we celebrate some of the best icons of the decade. This show is a toe-tapping, head-shakin’ celebration to the greatest idols, who mad...
- Fri 31 Jan
- 150 minutes
Fire & Rain
20250201
‘Fire & Rain’ is not a tribute or sound-alike act. They are a collection of six of the best musicians from the North of England coming together to play music they love. Expect the classic James Tay...
- Sat 1 Feb
- 165 minutes
Jon Palmer Acoustic Band
20250207
The award-winning Jon Palmer Acoustic Band are making a welcome return to Ilkley Playhouse following their previous sell- out shows. The band recently won the audience popular vote at the UK West Coas...
- Fri 7 Feb
- 150 minutes
Stagefright Comedy Club - February
20250208
Strictly 16+ Acts TBC Showcasing the finest acts on the UK and international comedy circuit in the intimate surroundings of the Wildman Studio, the club has become a staple of the Ilkley entertain...
- Sat 8 Feb
- 150 minutes
Daughterhood
20250218
by Charley Miles This amateur production is presented by arrangement with NICK HERN BOOKS Directed by Rachel Vernelle A funny, honest, ferocious play about the bonds that tie us, and how we s...
- Tue 18 Feb to Sat 22 Feb
- 150 minutes
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The Merry Wives of Windsor
20250313
by William Shakespeare Directed by Dick Hebbert There is a story that Shakespeare wrote The Merry Wives of Windsor on a royal command from Queen Elizabeth I for a play showing Sir John Falstaff...
- Thu 13 Mar to Sat 22 Mar
- 150 minutes
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Chris Bannister - The Calling Course
20250328
Chris Bannister is a singer-songwriter from the North of England. He has released seven albums of critically acclaimed original material. His distinctive singing style has led to him being compared to...
- Fri 28 Mar
- 125 minutes
Stagefright Comedy Club - March
20250329
Strictly 16+ Acts TBC Showcasing the finest acts on the UK and international comedy circuit in the intimate surroundings of the Wildman Studio, the club has become a staple of the Ilkley entertainm...
- Sat 29 Mar
- 150 minutes
The Art of Simon
20250404
The Art of Simon , are once again, set to return to The Wildman studio at Ilkley Playhouse. They continue to perform an extensive range of songs made famous by Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel from the ea...
- Fri 4 Apr
- 165 minutes
The Yorkshire Gypsy Swing Collective
20250405
The Yorkshire Gypsy Swing Collective ! feature some of the region’s hottest gypsy jazz and swing players, playing music inspired from legendary musicians Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli of the...
- Sat 5 Apr
- 135 minutes
The Wild Murphys
20250411
Join us for an unforgettable night of hand-clapping, toe-tapping music with The Wild Murphys , an award-winning tribute group renowned for their lively covers of Irish songs since 2005. Experience tw...
- Fri 11 Apr
- 135 minutes
Mary Shelley
20250424
by Helen Edmundson This amateur production is presented by arrangement with NICK HERN BOOKS Directed by Andrew Leggott Mary Shelley, best known as the author of Frankenstein , was the daughte...
- Thu 24 Apr to Sat 3 May
- 150 minutes
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Brontë
20250512
by Polly Teale This amateur production is presented by arrangement with NICK HERN BOOKS Directed by Chrissie Poulter In a collision of dreams, imaginings and memories, playwright Polly Teale ...
- Mon 12 May to Sat 17 May
- 150 minutes
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Stagefright Comedy Club - May
20250524
Strictly 16+ Acts TBC Showcasing the finest acts on the UK and international comedy circuit in the intimate surroundings of the Wildman Studio, the club has become a staple of the Ilkley entertainm...
- Sat 24 May
- 150 minutes
Labour of Love
20250619
by James Graham This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Curtis Brown Group Ltd, Cunard House, 15 Regent Street, London SW1Y 4LR Directed by Chris Winstanley A witty and engag...
- Thu 19 Jun to Sat 28 Jun
- 150 minutes
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The Rob Dylan Band
20250704
Please note this concert is next year: Fri 4th July 2025 The Rob Dylan Band is the UK’s greatest tribute to the music of Bob Dylan. Formed by a group of musicians who bring their own unique and dyn...
- Fri 4 Jul
- 165 minutes
Night of the Stars
20250705
A stylish celebration of music from some of the most legendary artistes of all time. From Shirley Bassey, Barbara Streisand & Adele , right up to Whitney Houston, Celine Dion, Abba , Queen and many mo...
- Sat 5 Jul
- 150 minutes
The River
20250707
by Jez Butterworth This amateur production is presented by arrangement with NICK HERN BOOKS Directed by Paul Chewins On a moonless night in August when the sea trout are ready to run, a man b...
- Mon 7 Jul to Sat 12 Jul
- 150 minutes
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Fleetwood Shack
20250718
Back by popular demand! Prepare to be transported on a remarkable musical journey as Fleetwood Shack delivers an extraordinary performance, featuring an impressive repertoire of the biggest and mos...
- Fri 18 Jul
- 165 minutes
Stagefright Comedy Club - July
20250719
Strictly 16+ Acts TBC Showcasing the finest acts on the UK and international comedy circuit in the intimate surroundings of the Wildman Studio, the club has become a staple of the Ilkley entertainm...
- Sat 19 Jul
- 150 minutes
Gaelforce
20251121
Please note this concert is in November 2025. Gaelforce are a superb Celtic Folk Rock band from Yorkshire playing rocked up traditional folk songs, self-penned tunes in the trad style & jigs n reel...
- Fri 21 Nov
- 120 minutes