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The Art of Spain: Tradition and Modernity

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The Art of Spain: Tradition and Modernity

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...

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Roisin Ban

20241101

Roisin Ban

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...

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Stagefright Comedy Club - November

20241102

Stagefright Comedy Club - November

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...

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The Herd

20241107

The Herd

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...

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Stony Jazz

20241122

Stony Jazz

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...

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Bleak Expectations

20241205

Bleak Expectations

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...

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Aladdin

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Aladdin

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...

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The Trials

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The Trials

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 ...

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Shout Out to the 60s

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Shout Out to the 60s

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...

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Fire & Rain

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Fire & Rain

‘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...

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Jon Palmer Acoustic Band

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Jon Palmer Acoustic Band

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...

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Stagefright Comedy Club - February

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Stagefright Comedy Club - February

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...

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Daughterhood

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Daughterhood

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...

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The Merry Wives of Windsor

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The Merry Wives of Windsor

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...

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Chris Bannister - The Calling Course

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Chris Bannister - The Calling Course

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...

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Stagefright Comedy Club - March

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Stagefright Comedy Club - March

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...

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The Art of Simon

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The Art of Simon

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...

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The Yorkshire Gypsy Swing Collective

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The Yorkshire Gypsy Swing Collective

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...

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The Wild Murphys

20250411

The Wild Murphys

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...

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Mary Shelley

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Mary Shelley

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...

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Brontë

20250512

Brontë

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 ...

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Stagefright Comedy Club - May

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Stagefright Comedy Club - May

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...

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Labour of Love

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Labour of Love

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...

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The Rob Dylan Band

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The Rob Dylan Band

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...

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Night of the Stars

20250705

Night of the Stars

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...

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The River

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The River

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...

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Fleetwood Shack

20250718

Fleetwood Shack

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...

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Stagefright Comedy Club - July

20250719

Stagefright Comedy Club - July

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...

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Gaelforce

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Gaelforce

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...

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