Harrogate Theatre What's On Spring 2024

What’s On | Spring 2024

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whatʼs on spring 2024

JANUARY

MARCH (continued)

SAT 20 JAN

HYENA COMEDY CLUB

THU 14 MAR

BARRIE RUTTER'S SHAKESPEARE'S ROYALS

FRI 26 JAN

CROONERS: THE SHOW

FRI 15 MAR

FAT CHANCE

SAT 27 – SUN 28 JAN

THE GRUFFALO'S CHILD

FRI 15 MAR

PASADENA ROOF ORCHESTRA

SAT 27 JAN

TOMMY EMMANUEL WITH MOLLY TUTTLE

WED 20 – SAT 23 MAR

THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME

FRI 22 MAR

SOME GUYS HAVE ALL THE LUCK

SUN 24 MAR

COUNT ARTHUR STRONG: AND IT'S GOODNIGHT FROM HIM

SUN 24 MAR

BOWIE LIVE

BUDDY HOLLY AND THE CRICKETERS

WED 27 – THU 28 MAR

DEAR ZOO

AN AUDIENCE WITH LUCY WORSLEY

WED 27 MAR

DOM JOLY: THE CONSPIRACY TOUR

PROTEST

SAT 30 MAR

THE SOOTY SHOW: 75th BIRTHDAY SPECTACULAR!

TUE 13 & THU 15 FEB

CONTRARY MARY AND THE MAGIC GARDEN

SAT 30 MAR

HYENA COMEDY CLUB

WED 14 FEB

ALICE IN WONDERLAND

WED 14 FEB

CASTING THE RUNES

WED 14 FEB

THE CLASSIC ROCK SHOW

WED 14 – SAT 17 FEB

THE MOTHER (ZELLER)

WED 03 APR

AN EVENING WITH AGGERS

SAT 17 FEB

THE SELFISH GIANT

FRI 05 – SAT 06 APR

LINES

TUE 20 – WED 21 FEB

STEWART LEE: BASIC LEE

SAT 06 APR

A NIGHT AT THE THEATRE

TUE 20 FEB

SIR RANULPH FIENNES: MAD, BAD AND DANGEROUS

SAT 06 APR

THE TORTOISE AND THE HARE

WED 21 FEB

TAP FACTORY

WED 10 – SAT 13 APR

UNHOMELY: THREE TALES OF TERROR

THU 22 – SAT 24 FEB

OH WHAT A LOVELY WAR

WED 17 – SAT 20 APR

SISTER ACT: THE MUSICAL

THU 22 FEB

GAMBLE

TUE 23 APR

SIX CHICK FLICKS

TUE 27 FEB

CARMEN

WED 24 APR

SCARRED FOR LIFE: FOLK HORROR SPECIAL

WED 28 FEB

LA BOHÈME

WED 24 – SAT 27 APR

THE MECHANICALS

THU 29 FEB

THE FOUR SEASONS

FRI 26 APRIL

THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES

THU 29 FEB

FRANKIE BOYLE: LAP OF SHAME

SAT 27 APR

HYENA COMEDY CLUB

FEBRUARY SAT 03 FEB MON 05 FEB FRI 09 – SAT 10 FEB

APRIL

MARCH

HARROGATE THEATRE SUPPORTS THE FRIENDS OF HARROGATE HOSPITAL FUNDRAISING EVENT

FRI 01 MAR

FAIRPORT CONVENTION

FRI 01 MAR

THE LIGHT HOUSE

SAT 02 MAR

HYENA COMEDY CLUB

SUN 03 MAR

ED BYRNE: TRAGEDY PLUS TIME

TUE 05 MAR

BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL

TUE 05 MAR

DRACULA: THE BLOODY TRUTH

THU 07 MAR

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM

SAT 09 MAR

THE EPIC OF EVEREST

SAT 09 MAR

DIVERSITY: SUPERNOVA

SUN 10 MAR

SOPHIE MCCARTNEY IS TIRED AND TESTED

WED 13 MAR

MILES JUPP: ON I BANG

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

As ever we have a wide range on offer across all our venues, from music and comedy to drama and dance. There’s plenty of community involvement with four fabulous shows from our local companies, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Sister Act, The Mechanicals and Florian Zeller’s The Mother as well as two youth theatre shows on the main stage. In addition, we will also be bringing back our celebration of work for young people, The Little Stages Festival.

For drama enthusiasts we have a chilling new adaptation of the M R James classic ghost story, Casting the Runes. February sees the return of Blackeyed Theatre performing the 60th anniversay tour of the 1960’s classic Oh What A Lovely War; the cornerstone of the modern musical, bringing to life the folly, farce and tragedy of the First World War. For the adventurous, we have two special treats. Firstly, the official record of George Mallory and Andrew Irvine’s 1924 expedition, The Epic of Everest, with a live score by the Frame Ensemble. Lastly there will be an evening with Ranulph Fiennes at the Royal Hall as he recalls his incredible travels and achievements.

David Bown Chief Executive

BOX OFFICE: 01423 502 116 | TUE–SAT 10am–4pm www.harrogatetheatre.co.uk All information in the brochure is correct at the time of printing.

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LAST FEW REMAINING

THE GRUFFALO'S CHILD SAT 27 – SUN 28 JAN

STEWART LEE

TUE 20 – WED 21 FEB

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Last Few Remaining

LUCY WORSLEY

Last Few Remaining

Single Seats Remaining

FRANKIE BOYLE

Single Seats Remaining

MON 05 FEB

THU 29 FEB

ACCESS SHOWS We want everyone to feel welcome at Harrogate Theatre. As part of this commitment we programme performances which include captioning, BSL interpretation, audio description, relaxed performances for those with sensory needs, and performances with no speech. We also have performances in step-free venues and provide online performances too.

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. If you have any suggestions for how we can improve our offer please email: info@harrogatetheatre.co.uk or call our box office.

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THE GRUFFALO’S CHILD Relaxed SUN 28 JAN, 11am

P18

THE LIGHT HOUSE Online Version Available FRI 01 MAR, 7:45pm

P12

OH WHAT A LOVELY WAR Audio Described British Sign Language SAT 24 FEB, 2pm

P23

FAT CHANCE Online Version Available FRI 15 MAR, 7:45pm

GAMBLE British Sign Language Online Version Available THU 22 FEB, 7.45pm

P26

P13

LINES Online Version Available FRI 05 – SAT 06 APR, 7:45pm, 2pm

THE FOUR SEASONS No Spoken Word THU 29 FEB, 7:30pm

P27

P13

UNHOMELY Integrated BSL WED 10–SAT 13 APR, 7:30pm

P15

THE TORTOISE AND THE HARE Relaxed SAT 06 APR, 2pm

P27

SISTER ACT THE MUSICAL British Sign Language THU 18 APR, 7.30pm

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CROONERS uncaged

FRI 26 JAN, 7:30PM || £29.50 music

JAN

FEATURING HUMOUR, TAP DANCE AND SOME OF THE MOST QUINTESSENITAL SONGS FROM FRANK SINATRA, DEAN MARTIN, SAMMY DAVIS JR, MATT MONRO, NAT KING COLE AND BOBBY DARIN. Packed with personality and humour, Crooners has been wowing audiences with its witty and exhilarating show full of hilarious one liners, laugh out loud silliness and superb musical numbers with the outstanding 9-piece The Mini Big Band live on stage.

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JAN/FEB

whatʼs on spring 2024 SAT 20 JAN, 8PM || £20 || comedy

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HYENA COMEDY CLUB The Hyena Lounge Comedy Club returns for the first show of its 28th anniversary year of bringing laughter to Harrogate, featuring four of the funniest acts from the world’s comedy circuit in a joke-packed evening of stand-up.

Starring Tom Wrigglesworth (Russell Howard’s Good News, Edinburgh Comedy Fest Live, The Comedy Store) alongside Nina Gilligan (Chortle Comedian of the Year 2023), Andrew Bird (tour support to Rhod Gilbert and Russell Howard) and hosted by Kieran Lawless, it’s the perfect way to put a smile on your face.

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SAT 27 JAN, 7:30PM || £38 – £45.50 || music

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TOMMY EMMANUEL

plus special guest molly tuttle Known for his ability to play three parts at once with pure heart and real soul, join virtuoso guitarist Tommy Emmanuel along with highly acclaimed American musician and singer-songwriter, Molly Tuttle. Don’t miss this unforgettable night of music with two extraordinary artists!

‘He’s one of the best guitar players I’ve ever seen.’—Chet Atkins ‘He’s playing the same 12 notes that the rest of us are using, but what he achieves with it is pretty monumental.’— Joe Satriani ROYAL HALL

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fuel, imaginate and northern stage in association with national theatre of scotland present

The Scotsman

The Guardian

The Stage

a new play by hamish lavery directed by natalie ibu

PROTEST

FRI 09–SAT 10 FEB, 11AM, 2PM, 7:30PM || £12 Ages 8+ theatre

THREE GIRLS PREPARE TO CHALLENGE THE STATUS QUO AND TACKLE INJUSTICES IN THIS NEW PLAY EXPLORING THE POWER OF FRIENDSHIP, ACTIVISM AND BELIEVING IN YOUR OWN VOICE. Running is Alice’s happy place. She’s the best runner at her school and can outrun everyone, even the boys…but she’s struggling to prove her worth. Jade is being tested. Racist bullying and history classes that tell a one-sided story sets her on a mission to find out about her heritage and those who came before her.

Meanwhile, litter is piling up in the local forest. All over the world an environmental crisis is looming and Chloe is determined to make a change, starting with the town.

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FEB

whatʼs on spring 2024 SAT 03 FEB, 7:30PM || £29 || music

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BUDDY HOLLY

and the cricketers Starring some of the finest actor-musicians in the UK, straight from the West End. The hits just keep on coming – That’ll Be The Day, Peggy Sue, Heartbeat, It Doesn’t Matter Anymore, Raining In My Heart, Oh Boy! - and more in the show that has thousands of fans saying: ‘I can’t believe it’s not Buddy!’

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WED 14 FEB, 7:30PM || £33–£48 || music

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THE CLASSIC ROCK SHOW Performed with note-for-note precision, bringing the original iconic and era-defining recordings back to life on stage, with an amazing sound and light show to match.

Anthem after anthem, riff after riff and solo after solo, culminating in a show-stopping guitar duel that is definitely not to be missed.

ROYAL HALL

WED 14– SAT 17 FEB, 2PM, 7:45PM || £15 || theatre

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the harrogate dramatic society presents

THE MOTHER (ZELLER)

Anne’s days are long. She’s sure her husband’s being unfaithful…and why doesn’t her beautiful son ever call? An unexpected visitor arrives and things start to unravel…

This amateur production of "The Mother (Zeller)" is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. on behalf of Samuel French Ltd. www.concordtheatricals.co.uk HARROGATE STUDIO THEATRETHEATRE COMMUNITY

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CASTING THE RUNES WED 14 FEB, 7:30PM || £14 theatre

FEB

YOU ARE INVITED TO THE EDGE OF YOUR SEAT, ON A JOURNEY TO THE DARKEST CORNERS OF THE NIGHT… Expert on the so-called supernatural, Edward Dunning is a scholar and a sceptic. But when he crosses paths with the mysterious Mr. Karswell, Dunning’s life becomes a waking nightmare.

A chilling new adaptation of M.R. James’ classic ghost stories featuring remarkable puppetry and a haunting original soundtrack. Our advice? Don’t come alone…

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FEB

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SIR RANULPH FIENNES

mad, bad and dangerous TUE 20 FEB, 7:30PM || £33.50–£39.50 evenings with

SPEND AN EVENING IN THE EXTRAORDINARY COMPANY OF ‘THE WORLD'S GREATEST LIVING EXPLORER’ AS HE GOES BEYOND HIS RECORDBREAKING ACHIEVEMENTS TO EXPLORE THE MAN BEHIND THE MYTH. Sir Ranulph has circumnavigated the surface of the globe from pole to pole, became the first person to cross the Arctic and Antarctica on foot, broken countless world records of endurance, and is the oldest Briton to summit Everest.

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TAP FACTORY

10 TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR WED 21 FEB, 7:30PM || £30 dance

music

AFTER MESMERISING AUDIENCES ACROSS FIVE CONTINENTS WITH OVER 700 SHOWS, TAP FACTORY IS BACK IN THE UK WITH ITS 10TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR. Prepare to be captivated as eight extraordinary performers deliver a sensational blend of dance, acrobatics, music, and comedy, creating a show for all ages. Brace yourself for an electrifying display of high-energy dance, explosive percussion, and jaw-dropping acrobatics.

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FEB

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blackeyed theatre in association with south hill park arts centre present

ROLL UP, ROLL UP! AND TAKE YOUR SEAT FOR THE EVER-POPULAR ‘WAR GAME’!

THU 22 – SAT 24 FEB, 2PM, 7:30PM || £24/£17

Wildly satirical, visually stunning and deeply moving, it’s the musical that revolutionised modern theatre; an exhilarating, no-holds-barred assault on the military incompetence and inconceivable disregard for human life the First World War has come to represent.

OH WHAT A LOVELY WAR musical theatre

A cornerstone of modern musical theatre and one of the very greatest stage satires, Oh What A Lovely War is an extraordinary theatrical journey bringing to life the folly, farce and tragedy of the First World War.

Brimming with timeless songs, razor-sharp satire and high jinks, Oh What A Lovely War is a hilarious, heart-breaking snapshot of life for those caught in the crossfire of conflict, a unanimous voice from the trenches and a timely warning from the theatre of war itself. Now, more than ever, it holds a mirror up to the world and speaks to us all.

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FEB

THU 22 FEB, 7:45PM || £14 (£5 Online) || theatre

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GAMBLE Gamble is a glittering, glamorous peek into the spectacular world of online gambling.

There’s a girl who used to think gambling was all about big wins at the village monthly bingo. A decade later, the gambling industry is all about online and is BIGGER than ever!

Without realising it, it’s made its way into her home, relationship and joint account.

Based on a true, personal story and inspired by accounts of industry experts, health professionals, people in recovery, and their loved ones, Gamble is a spangling whirlwind of flashing lights and big wins.

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THU 29 FEB, 7:30PM || £16 || dance

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THE FOUR SEASONS James Wilton Dance, one of Europe’s most in demand dance companies, presents The Four Seasons.

Using Max Richter’s recomposed version of Vivaldi’s seminal work, The Four Seasons, James Wilton Dance has created a work of immense physicality, driving energy and sweeping beauty.

The work features the company's signature blend of capoeira, acrobatics, martial arts and classical dance, alongside stunning stage and costume designs.

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LITTLE STAGES FESTIVAL Our Little Stages Festival is back introducing the magic of theatre to children this season! Experience storytelling, puppetry, ballet, music and much more in this fantastic selection of shows this spring.

TUE 13 & THU 15 FEB, Multiple times || £9 || Ages 3+ || family

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CONTRARY MARY

and the magic garden

Mary loves playing in the garden with her grandparents.

But one day, a little accident causes a BIG bit of magic and Mary finds herself shrunk down to the size of a flower! An interactive family adventure with live music and games suitable for all ages (including grown-ups!).

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WED 14 FEB, 11AM || £9 || Ages 3+ || family

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ALICE IN WONDERLAND Carroll’s Wonderland floods onto the stage in a whirl of strange contraptions and curious characters. No matter how young or old, everyone will find their own moment of magic in Wonderland and make it safely home again – the only danger is, you may not want to leave!

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SAT 17 FEB, 12PM || £12 || Ages 2+ || family

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THE SELFISH GIANT Grinter the giant lives happily alone in her huge cold house, with snowy gardens and high walls. Outside the walls the world has been changing and there is very little green left. One day, the children find a gap in the giant’s wall and climb through, changing the children’s and Grinter’s lives forever.

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FEB–APR 2024 WED 27– THU 28 MAR, 10:30AM, 1:30PM || £17/£15 || Ages 2+ || family

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DEAR ZOO The timeless children’s classic returns to the stage! See our characters write to the Zoo. Who will be delivered?

A cheeky monkey, a jumpy frog and of course a perfect puppy. Help your children learn as the book leaps onto the stage as the story unfolds with child-engaging puppets, music and lots of audience interaction.

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SAT 30 MAR, 11AM, 2:30PM || £21/£18.50 || Ages 2+ || family

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THE SOOTY SHOW Celebrating 75 amazing years in show business, Sooty, Sweep and Soo are planning a very special birthday party and you’re all invited. With buckets of audience participation and gallons of giggles, this spectacular celebration of the longest-running children’s television show will delight Sooty fans old and new and is a must-see!

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SAT 06 APR, Multiple times || £13/£11 || Ages 2+ || family

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northern ballet presents

THE TORTOISE AND THE HARE The race is on in Northern Ballet’s Tortoise & the Hare.

The perfect introduction to live ballet and music, your little ones will be cheering along as a playful cast of characters re-tell this classic tale.

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FEB

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ukrainian national opera presents

CARMEN

TUE 27 FEB, 7:30PM || £37–£43 || opera

Music by Georges Bizet. Sung in French with English Surtitles. Featuring an impressive cast and accompanied by a live orchestra with over 30 musicians.

The story of the downfall of Don José, a naïve soldier who falls in love with Carmen, a seductive, free-spirited femme fatale. The infatuated Don José abandons his childhood sweetheart and neglects his military duties, only to lose the fickle Carmen to the glamorous toreador Escamillo.

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ukrainian national opera presents

LA BOHÈME

WED 28 FEB, 7:30PM || £37– £43 || opera

Music by G. Puccini. Sung in Italian with English Surtitles. Featuring an impressive cast and accompanied by a live orchestra with over 30 musicians.

A story of love at first sight. When Rodolpho, a financially struggling poet falls in love with Mimi, his life takes a turn for the better. But poverty and Mimi's ill health confront the couple with a harsh reality. They soon realise that love cannot conquer all.

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MAR

FRI 01 MAR, 7:30PM || £29 || music

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FAIRPORT CONVENTION Fairport Convention have been entertaining music lovers for over half a century. During that time the band that launched British folk-rock has seen many changes, but one thing has remained the same – Fairport’s passion for performance. This year’s tour will present a mix of long-established favourites and some surprises from albums old and new.

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SAT 02 MAR, 30 MAR, 27 APR, 8PM || £20 || comedy

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HYENA COMEDY CLUB For over twenty-five years The Hyena Lounge Comedy Club has attracted the funniest stand-up comedians from around the world to Harrogate.

Join Harrogate Theatre for three nights of hilarity with all your favourite comedians.

Please keep an eye on our website for the full line-ups.

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SUN 03 MAR, 7:30PM || £30.50 || comedy

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ED BYRNE

tragedy plus time Attributed to Mark Twain, humour is defined as Tragedy Plus Time. Come and join Ed as he tests that formula by mining the most tragic event in his life for laughs.

‘High quality stand-up from a master of observational comedy’— Broadway Baby HARROGATE THEATRE

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MAR

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THE LIGHT HOUSE FRI 01 MAR, 7:45PM || £14 £5 (Online) theatre

'MAN OVERBOARD, MAN OVERBOARD! CALL CONTROL, BLOW THE WHISTLE!' Love is a complicated business. It gets even more complicated when the person you love doesn’t want to be alive. Tender, funny and defiantly hopeful, The Light House is a real-life story of falling in love and staying in love, even when the lights go out and you’re lost in the dark. It’s a love letter to life.

Join the emergency response as we dance in the kitchen, sing in the streets and try to turn the lights back on.

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MAR

BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL

TUE 05 MAR, 7:30PM || £18.50/£16.50 || film

The Banff Mountain Film Festival features a brand-new collection of short films filled with extreme journeys, untamed characters and captivating cinematography! Join the world’s top adventure filmmakers and thrill-seekers as they climb, ski, paddle and ride into the wildest corners of the planet!

With free prize giveaways, this is an unmissable event from the world’s most prestigious mountain festival – guaranteed to ignite your passion for adventure, action and travel!

This is a showing of the Red Film Programme.

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THE EPIC OF EVEREST

SAT 09 MAR, 7:30PM || £14/£12 ||

film

A silent film accompanied by live music.

The official record of George Mallory and Andrew Irvine’s 1924 expedition, with live score by Frame Ensemble.

The 1924 Everest expedition culminated in the deaths of two of the finest climbers of their generation, George Mallory and Andrew Irvine, and sparked an ongoing debate over whether or not they did indeed reach the summit.

‘One of the most remarkable treasures in the national film archive…’—The Guardian HARROGATE THEATRE

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MAR

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harrogate youth theatre presents

DRACULA:

the bloody truth

TUE 05 MAR, 7:30PM || £14/£12 || theatre Adapted by Le Navet Bete and John Nicholson, based on Bram Stoker’s Dracula. Abridged by Jordan Larkin and Harrogate Youth Theatre.

Travelling across Europe, from the dark and sinister Transylvanian mountains to the charming seaside town of Whitby, Professors Van & Helsing and their troop of amateur actors stage a life-changing, theatrical production of Dracula – hoping to establish, once and for all, the bloody truth.

By arrangement with Nick Hern Books.

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harrogate youth theatre presents

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM

THU 07 MAR, 7:30PM || £14/£12 || theatre

Adapted by Sarah Chapleo and Harrogate Youth Theatre based on Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

A group of young actors are desperate for a rehearsal space- they find an abandoned house. But is it really empty?

Harrogate Youth Theatre's retelling of this classic sees a group of young people come together for the biggest house party of the year, with a dash of magic!

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MAR

SAT 09 MAR, 2:30PM || £32–£84.50 || dance

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DIVERSITY supernova

Diversity took the nation by storm when they won the third series of Britain’s Got Talent in 2009.

Diversity’s new UK tour Supernova follows their sold-out Connected tour which combined playful, comedic routines with powerful statements on human connectivity. Big, relentless, and energetic, the tour dazzled fans across the UK. Diversity’s illustrious career shows how they continue to innovate, grow, and achieve, and this new dance tour is no exception.

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SUN 10 MAR, 8PM || £23 || comedy

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SOPHIE MCCARTNEY is tired and tested

From perky tits, to killing nits, join awardwinning comedian Sophie McCartney as she ventures into the perilous world of parenthood in this rollicking new stand-up show set to test pelvic floor muscles to the max(i) pad.

Sophie is a comedy writer and performer from Liverpool. Her debut book Tired and Tested: The Wild Ride into Parenthood went straight in at No.1 on the Sunday Times’ bestseller list, thanks to its laughout-loud relatability and close-to-the-bone calamitous charm.

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MAR

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MILES JUPP on i bang

WED 13 MAR, 7:30PM || £28 comedy

ONE SUNNY DAY, MILES JUPP SUDDENLY SUFFERED A BRAIN SEIZURE. THIS LED TO THE DISCOVERY OF A TUMOUR THE SIZE OF A CHERRY TOMATO AND A RATHER PRESSING NEED TO UNDERGO MAJOR NEUROSURGERY. Obviously, one doesn’t wish to make a big deal of it, but the experience has left him with a story to tell and a few things that he’d like to share with the room. So that’s exactly what he’s doing in his new show On I Bang – a tale about surprise, fear, luck, love and qualified medical practitioners.

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MAR

THU 14 MAR, 7:30PM || £22/£18 || evenings with

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BARRIE RUTTER'S SHAKESPEARE'S ROYALS Join Barrie Rutter OBE to celebrate the Bard’s Kings & Queens – their achievements, conquests and foibles – with anecdotes and memories from a career of playing and directing Shakespeare’s Royals, with Northern Broadsides and beyond, all over the world.

'A formidable, inspiring frontman' —Charles Hutch Press HARROGATE THEATRE

FRI 15 MAR, 7:45PM || £14/£12 (£5 Online) || theatre

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FAT CHANCE ‘I'm not saying I'm beautiful. I'm saying I'm fat AND beautiful.’

Meet Rachel – a 20-something actress from Boro whose funny, celebratory and politically powerful one-woman play explores her truelife experience of weight gain from size 8 to 18.

From audition nerves and throwaway comments to literally breaking a leg.

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FRI 15 MAR, 7:30PM || £26 || music

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PASADENA ROOF ORCHESTRA With over 50 years of unparalleled reputation across the UK, Europe and beyond, the Pasadena Roof Orchestra have been re-creating the sounds of a golden era of music from the 1920s and 1930s. Enjoy beautifully arranged songs from Irving Berlin, Ray Noble, Cole Porter and their contemporaries and re-live the electrifying hot jazz from Fletcher Henderson and Duke Ellington.

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MAR/APR

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harrogate phoenix players presents

THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME Based on the epic Victor Hugo story of love and acceptance with songs from the Disney animated feature.

A sweeping, Oscar-nominated score and powerful story make The Hunchback of Notre Dame an instant classic. Audiences will be swept away by the magic of this truly unforgettable musical.

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FRI 22 MAR, 7:30PM || £29.50 || music

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SOME GUYS HAVE ALL THE LUCK Endorsed by Rod’s own family and direct from the West End, the show brings to the stage an incredible live concert celebrating one of rock music’s most influential icons, Rod Stewart. It will take you on a musical journey that spans six decades from humble beginnings in the R&B clubs of the 1960s to world-famous rock sensation.

ROYAL HALL

SUN 24 MAR, 8PM || £26 || comedy

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COUNT ARTHUR STRONG

and it's goodnight from him Part one of Count Arthur Strong’s farewell tour (Of the World. Potentially. Certainly Jersey).

Having consulted with top Harley Street specialists, the St Anne’s Jombulance Brigade and Professor Twitty, that did Covid, he has decided to gradually phase in his farewell tour over a yet to be specified number of parts.

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MAR/APR

SUN 24 MAR, 7:30PM || £33 || music

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BOWIE LIVE Incendiary and stunningly accurate live performances of Bowie’s greatest records are performed by a razor sharp band, led by the eerily authentic presence of the Rock 'n' Roll Alien himself. Transporting you back through space and time from 1976 to 2004. This is your ticket to the Bowie shows no-one ever got to see.

ROYAL HALL

WED 27 MAR, 7:30PM || £27 || comedy

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DOM JOLY

the conspiracy tour Dom Joly has been off travelling the globe again. This time, he’s been looking into some of the strangest and weirdest conspiracy theories in existence. Now, he’s set to embark on a rather unique tour, where he will provide a hilarious, fascinating, and slightly anarchic guide to the wacky world of conspiracies.

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WED 03 APR, 7:30PM || £35 || evenings with

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AN EVENING WITH AGGERS Get ready to be bowled over by true cricket legend and renowned BBC correspondent, Jonathan Agnew.

Join Aggers for an evening that transcends boundaries as he takes centre stage in his solo show, regaling us with stories from his illustrious career both on and off the field.

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WHAT CONNECTS FIVE PRISONS OVER FIVE DECADES IN UGANDA, PALESTINE, AND THE UK?

FRI 05 – SAT 06 APR, 2PM, 7:45PM || £14 £5 (Online)

- A homeowner struggling to keep ancient land.

- A queer woman teaching in Kampala.

- The son of Idi Amin's general.

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This co-production between Roots Mbili Theatre, Remote Theater Project and Sheffield Theatres looks through the bars of postcolonial life as told through stories in these diverging yet parallel worlds.

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SAT 06 APR, 7:30PM || £28 || Ages 16+ || comedy

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A NIGHT AT THE THEATRE Fingers & Fringe present a night of amazing comedy.

Jarred Christmas will compère the evening's events and be joined by the amazing talents of Laura Lexx, Bec Hill, Patrick Monahan, Jo Enright and Seann Walsh! With a line-up that hilarious, we defy you not to be rolling in the aisles laughing your face off!

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WED 10 –SAT 13 APR, 7:30PM || £19/£17 || Ages 14+ || theatre

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UNHOMELY

three tales of terror The fabled Book of Darkness & Light lets loose an unholy trinity of hidden horrors: stories of murder, witchcraft and childhood monsters. Three gripping, gruesome tales, each with a different house at its heart. Combining chilling storytelling, an original score and fully integrated BSL to create an unforgettably thrilling theatrical experience.

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WED 17–SAT 20 APR, 2:30PM, 7:30PM || £20-£23 || musical

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raos musical theatre company presents

SISTER ACT THE MUSICAL

When disco diva, Deloris Van Cartier, witnesses a murder, she is put in protective custody in the one place the cops are sure she won't be a found: a convent!

Featuring songs including Take Me To Heaven, Fabulous Baby and Raise Your Voice don't miss this divine musical comedy!

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whatʼs on spring 2024 WED 24–SAT 27 APR, 7:45PM, 2:30PM || £15 || theatre

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the harrogate dramatic society presents

THE MECHANICALS

Buffoonery abounds as an improbable gang of Athenian workers rehearse a play in a spirithaunted enchanted wood for the forthcoming nuptials of the Duke of Athens and his bride…. with asinine results!

This production is presented in memory of John Colston.

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TUE 23 APR, 7:30PM || £24 || Ages 13+ || comedy

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SIX CHICK FLICKS Fresh from a sold-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe, this smash hit comedy parodies your favourite chick flicks in one hysterical show.

From the deck of the Titanic to the glittery pink halls of Harvard Law, watch as New York City comedians transform the stage with songs, dance breaks, and pop culture hilarity.

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WED 24 APR, 7:30PM || £14/£12 || theatre

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SCARRED FOR LIFE folk horror special

From terrifying films like The Wicker Man to the gentle eeriness of The Owl Service and Worzel Gummidge, Folk Horror has become a thrilling genre in its own right. In this brand new live show, Stephen Brotherstone (co-author of the acclaimed Scarred For Life books) joins writer and broadcaster Bob to explore ancient magic, eerie stone circles and ask… what does actually lie beneath?

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HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES FRI 26 APR, 7:30PM || £20/£19 theatre

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A RADIO PLAY LIVE ON STAGE Live on stage and in person, renowned stars of stage and screen Colin Baker (Doctor Who, The Brothers) and Terry Molloy (Mike Tucker in The Archers for 40 years) are joining forces to play the world’s most famous detectives, Sherlock Holmes & Doctor Watson. Alongside Dee Sadler (All Creatures Great & Small, No Place Like Home), they star in a brand new stage adaptation of The Hound of The Baskervilles – originally on tour to commemorate the 120th anniversary of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s most popular thriller and now extended by popular demand!

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SUMMER

coming up in may 2024 THU 02 MAY, 7:30PM || £18/£12 || dance

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VERVE Northern School of Contemporary Dance presents a bold programme of dance work, including new commissions by Artistic Director Matteo Marfoglia, dance artist and choreographer Joy Alpuerto Ritter and acclaimed international collective (LA)HORDE. HARROGATE THEATRE

SAT 04 MAY, 7:30PM || £30 || music

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SHOWADDYWADDY Their 50th Anniversary shows will feature all their greatest hits, many of which reached number one in the pop charts across Europe. Under The Moon of Love, Three Steps to Heaven, Hey Rock & Roll, When, Blue Moon, Pretty Little Angel Eyes and many, many more.

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SAT 11 MAY, 8PM || £27.50 – £45 || comedy

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JOHN BISHOP back at it

After two years spent TV presenting, stage acting, podcast hosting, dog walking and decorating the spare room, John is getting back to the thing he loves most; standing on stage and making people laugh.

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LUKE WRIGHT'S SILVER JUBILEE One of Britain’s most popular live poets. He has won four Saboteur Awards (national awards for spoken word), a Stage Award, and a Fringe First. He’s sold out shows across the world and regularly tours with John Cooper Clarke and The Libertines.

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FRI 24 – SUN 26 MAY, Multiple times || £14/£12 || children & family

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CHARLIE COOK'S FAVOURITE BOOK Based on the original book written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler.

Brought to life with puppetry and enchanting songs, help Charlie’s sister discover the wonderful world inside a book.

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SAT 25 MAY, 7:30PM || £37 – £74 || music

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RED HOT CHILLI PIPERS The Red Hot Chilli Pipers will be celebrating their 20th anniversary.

The tour will be accompanied by the release of a first Best Of Live album, featuring new recordings of all their best loved tunes and songs.

ROYAL HALL

THU 30 MAY, 7:30PM || £30.50 || music

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NEWTON FAULKNER

feels like home tour 2 Newton’s going old school, solo, mainly acoustic with the occasional splash of something off the beaten track, maybe a cassette sting part, who knows. It’s been 2 years since Feels Like Home part 1, who’s ready for part 2?

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BARRY STEELE

roy orbison story Experience the sound of a generation with Barry Steele alongside an ensemble of talented musicians and singers as they pay homage to the music of Roy Orbison, Chris Isaak, and The Traveling Wilburys.

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