What’s On | Spring 2025
CELEBRATiNG 125 YEARS OF HARRO GATE THEATRE
JANUARY 2025
MARCH 2025
WED 15 JAN
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST: 125TH BIRTHDAY GALA
SAT 15 MAR
THE MAGIC OF SCIENCE
FRI 24 JAN
HYENA COMEDY CLUB
SAT 15 MAR
CLARE TEAL: THE CLARE TEAL SEVEN
SAT 25 JAN
CHRIS MCCAUSLAND: YONKS!
TUE 18 MAR
LOOK AFTER YOUR KNEES
THU 30 JAN – SAT 01 FEB
SHELLSHOCKED
WED 26 – SAT 29 MAR
HARROGATE PHOENIX PLAYERS: THE WIZARD OF OZ
THU 30 JAN
MILES JUPP: ON I BANG
FRI 31 JAN
SHAPE OF YOU: THE MUSIC OF ED SHEERAN
FEBRUARY 2025
APRIL 2025 TUE 01 APR
AN EVENING WITH PAUL MERSON
TUE 01 APR
THE MOTH
SAT 01 FEB
THE LEGENDS OF AMERICAN COUNTRY SHOW
WED 02 APR
GREED
THU 06 FEB
A SKY FULL OF STARS: A TRIBUTE TO COLDPLAY
THU 03 APR
SHERLOCK HOLMES: THE LAST ACT
FRI 07 FEB
THE CLASSIC ROCK SHOW
FRI 04 APR
THE ROZZERS: A TRIBUTE TO STING AND THE POLICE
FRI 07 FEB
PETE SELWOOD: UNINSPIRING
SAT 05 APR
SOUTH
SAT 08 FEB
WHOLE LOTTA SHAKIN’: THE SHAKIN STEVENS STORY
WED 09– SAT 12 APR
RAOS MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY: ANNIE
WED 12 – SAT 15 FEB
HDS PRESENTS WOMAN IN MIND
THU 10 APR
LUKE WRIGHT: JOY!
FRI 14 FEB
MARIPOSA
FRI 11 APR
WHAT’S LOVE GOTTA DO WITH IT?
THE DETECTIVE DOG
TUE 15 APR
NORTHERN BALLET: HANSEL AND GRETEL
SAT 15 FEB
HYENA COMEDY CLUB
WED 16 APR
ALAS POOR YORICK
SUN 16 FEB
THE ELVIS YEARS
SAT 19 APR
WEST END MAGIC
WED 19 – SAT 22 FEB
DO I LOVE YOU?
SAT 19 APR
HYENA COMEDY CLUB
SAT 22 FEB
CHRIS DE BURGH: 50LO
THU 24 APR
OMID DJALILI: NAMASTE
SAT 22 FEB
UGG ‘N’ OGG THE WORLD'S FIRST DOGG
FRI 25 APR
FRANCIS ROSSI
WED 26 FEB
A KEPT MAN
FRI 25 APR
NIGEL HAVERS: TALKING B*LL*CKS
THU 27 FEB
CROONERS: UNCAGED
SAT 26 APR
STEELEYE SPAN IN CONCERT: THE GREEN MAN TOUR
FRI 28 FEB
THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY
SUN 27 APR
THE BON JOVI EXPERIENCE
FRI 28 FEB – SAT 01 MAR
FUNNY STUFF
SUN 27 APR
GUENTHER STEINER: UNFILTERED LIVE
TUE 29 APR
AN EVENING WITH JIMMY TARBUCK
WED 30 APR–THU 01 MAY
PIRATES LOVE UNDERPANTS
WED 30 APR–SAT 03 MAY
HDS PRESENTS ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST
SAT 15 FEB
MARCH 2025 SAT 01 MAR
HYENA COMEDY CLUB
SAT 01 MAR
THE FROG AND THE PRINCESS
TUE 04 MAR
BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL: RED PROGRAMME
WED 05 MAR
BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL: BLUE PROGRAMME
THU 01 MAY
GARY STEWART PRESENTS GRACELAND
THU 06 MAR
HOMETOWN GLORY: A TRIBUTE TO ADELE
FRI 02 MAY
JULIAN CLARY: A FISTFUL OF CLARY
FRI 07 MAR
CIRQUE DE CELINE
SAT 03 MAY
BARRY STEELE'S ROY ORBISON STORY
SAT 08 MAR
BLOODY MEDEA!!!
WED 07 MAY
RICHARD HERRING: CAN I HAVE MY BALL BACK?
SAT 08– SUN 09 MAR
ROOM ON THE BROOM
THU 08 MAY
AND FINALLY...PHIL COLLINS
MON 10 MAR
VERVE
FRI 09 MAY
BRIAN BILSTON AND HENRY NORMAL
TUE 11 MAR
LEMN SISSAY: LET THE LIGHT POUR IN LIVE
SAT 10 MAY
HYENA COMEDY CLUB
WED 12 MAR
BUFFY REVAMPED
SUN 11 MAY
JENNY ECLAIR: JOKES, JOKES, JOKES LIVE!
THU 13 MAR
DEATH IN THE THEATRE
SUN 11 MAY
TAYLORMANIA
THU 13 MAR
IMAGINARY FRIENDS
THU 15 MAY
RHOD GILBERT & THE GIANT GRAPEFRUIT
FRI 14 MAR
BUDDY HOLLY AND THE CRICKETERS
THU 15 MAY
CARL HUTCHINSON
Locations:
HARROGATE THEATRE
HARROGATE STUDIO THEATRE
MAY 2025
ROYAL HALL
HARROGATE CONVENTION CENTRE
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Our spring season is bursting with drama, music and comedy to put a smile on your face! 2024 has been a very buoyant year with record sales, so I’d like to thank you all for supporting us once more in such challenging times. 2025 is an important year for us as it is our 125th birthday. Harrogate Theatre opened on 13th January 1900 with a special benefit gala for the returning soldiers of the Boar War. This was then followed by a run of the pantomime Dick Whittington. Over the course of the year, we will be hosting a number of fundraising events to celebrate this milestone starting with a gala presentation of Beauty and the Beast on 15th January 2025. Details of other events will be announced as the year unfolds. So do keep a look out as to how you can contribute to the theatre’s next 125 years! The spring season is as varied and eclectic as ever. John Godber’s Do I Love You is a vibrant exploration into the phenomena that
was Northen Soul, DeNada Dance Theatre’s Mariposa is an operatic dance drama that transports Puccini’s Madame Butterly to postrevolutionary Cuba and A Kept Man is the new musical from acclaimed writer and performer Matthew Bugg (Lord of The Rings, Zorro, Miss Nightingale). It’s a unique opportunity, exclusive to Yorkshire audiences, to experience a concert performance of an exciting new show ahead of its full West End production Our community companies have come up with a tremendous range of shows once more with Ripon Amateur Operatic Society presenting Annie, Pheonix Players spring offering is the ever-popular Wizard of Oz, whilst Harrogate Dramatic Society will present two contemporary classics - One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest and Woman in Mind. Have a great 2025 and hope to see you soon at Harrogate Theatre.
BOX OFFICE: 01423 502116 | TUE–SAT 10am– 4pm www.harrogatetheatre.co.uk All information in the brochure is correct at the time of printing.
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SOLD OUT
whatʼs on spring 2025
CHRIS McCAUSLAND SAT 25 JAN
JULIAN CLARY FRI 02 MAY
Sold Out
FRANCIS ROSSI
Sold Out
Last Few Remaining
RHOD GILBERT
Last Few Remaining
FRI 25 APR
THU 15 MAY
ACCESS SHOWS AT HARROGATE THEATRE 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.
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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.
P10
PETE SELWOOD Online option available FRI 14 FEB, 7.45pm
P16
THE DETECTIVE DOG BSL & Creative Captions SAT 15 FEB, 12pm & 2:30pm
P26
GREED No spoken word WED 02 APR, 7.30pm
P11
MARIPOSA No Spoken Word FRI 14 FEB, 7.30pm
P17 P8
HANSEL AND GRETEL Relaxed TUE 15 APR, 2pm
P28
SOUTH No spoken word SAT 05 APR, 7.30pm
P13
DO I LOVE YOU? Captioned THU 20 FEB, 7.30pm
P20
VERVE No spoken word MON 10 MAR, 7.30pm
P29
LUKE WRIGHT: JOY! Online option available THU 10 APR, 7.45pm
whatʼs on spring 2025
THEATRE EXPERIENCES
THEATRE TOURS this spring
theatre tour & gin tasting £25 per person
cream tea tours £15 per person
Discover the history of our Victorian theatre on a guided tour, then indulge in a gin tasting led by our expert bar staff in our elegant Circle Bar. Book your place now for this exclusive and memorable experience.
Join our expert tour guide for a backstage theatre tour, where you'll explore our rich history and have the chance to see one of our spring season sets up close. Discover the behind-the-scenes process and the stories that bring our theatre to life. Book today.
THEATRE & GIN TASTING FRI 07 FEB, 5pm–6.30pm
DO I LOVE YOU? SAT 22 FEB, 11am
WIZARD OF OZ SAT 29 MARCH, 11am
ANNIE SAT 12 APRIL, 11am
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BIRTHDAY
whatʼs on spring 2025
125
Cel ebrating 125 years of harro gate theatre As we celebrate this milestone we're delighted to be partnering up with some of our friends from the town. Look out for a BID trail, a wonderful gala performance from our community companies, some brilliant competitions from Your Harrogate and the opportunity to have a Mama Doreen's afternoon tea on the Harrogate Theatre stage! We have more shows this year than ever before so enjoy all that there is on offer! Expect the hilarious in our Comedy Festival, sparkle and festive fun in our award winning pantomime, Jack and the Beanstalk, and the usual drama, comedy and music throughout the year! We've also set ourselves a target of raising £125,000 so keep an eye out for ways to get involved with our fundraising efforts and help keep Harrogate Theatre thriving for another 125 years.
13 JAN 1900
Harrogate Theatre, formally known as The Grand Opera House opens.
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15 JAN 1900
Harrogate's first pantomime, Dick Whittington opens.
1933
The Harrogate White Rose Players performed for the first time.
1958
The Grand Opera House was renamed to Harrogate Theatre.
whatʼs on spring 2025
BIRTHDAY
125th BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION WITH BEAUTY & THE BEAST ....................................................... pantomime
WED 15 JAN | 7PM | Price: £20 – £36
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Join Harrogate Theatre for a night to remember as we celebrate our 125th birthday in style. For one night only experience the magic of Beauty and the Beast but with a sprinkle of birthday fun! HARROGATE THEATRE
10 DEC 1998
Her Majesty the Queen visited Harrogate Theatre.
2007
Harrogate Theatre underwent a huge refurbishment.
2009
Harrogate Theatre launched the first Harrogate Comedy Festival.
2025
Harrogate Theatre celebrates its 125th birthday.
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JAN
whatʼs on spring 2025
HYENA COMEDY CLUB
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FRI 24 JAN | SAT 15 FEB | SAT 01 MAR | SAT 19 APR | SAT 10 MAY | 8PM | comedy | Price: £20 ...........................................................
The Hyena Lounge Comedy Club returns! Featuring the funniest acts from the world’s comedy circuit in a joke-packed evening of stand-up comedy. This year is just as daft and laugh-out-loud funny as ever. HARROGATE THEATRE
SHELLSHOCKED
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THU 30 JAN – SAT 01 FEB | 7:45PM | Price: £14
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The horrors of World War II have broken young Wesley, but when he answers a job advert posted by the mysterious Mr Lupine, he has no idea that the madness he will encounter may save or destroy his shellshocked mind. ‘Nothing less than a triumph!’—Fringe Review HARROGATE STUDIO THEATRE
MILES JUPP on i bang
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THU 30 JAN | 7:30PM | comedy Price: £28
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One sunny day Miles suddenly suffered a brain seizure leading to the discovery of a tumour, 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. HARROGATE THEATRE
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JAN / FEB
SHAPE OF YOU
the music of ed sheeran
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FRI 31 JAN | 7PM | Price: £30.50
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Prepare to be enchanted by Sheeran’s timeless classics. Showcasing the phenomenal music of the world renowned singer-songwriter, this dazzling show promises an electrifying journey through Sheeran’s iconic repertoire. ROYAL HALL THEATRE HARROGATE
the legends of
AMERICAN COUNTRY SHOW ........................................................... music
SAT 01 FEB | 7:30PM | Price: £28
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A fantastic night of toe-tapping country nostalgia! Showcasing highly acclaimed tributes to Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash, Don Williams, Patsy Cline, Charley Pride, Tammy Wynette, Kenny Rogers and many more! HARROGATE THEATRE
A SKY FULL OF STARS a tribute to coldplay
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THU 06 FEB | 7:30PM | music Price: £33
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Get ready for an electrifying night of music and fun at A Sky Full of Stars, the ultimate tribute to Coldplay! Join us for an unforgettable evening that captures the exhilarating essence of one of the world’s most iconic bands! HARROGATE THEATRE
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FEB
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THE CLASSIC ROCK SHOW
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FRI 07 FEB | 7:30PM | Price: £38– £48
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An amazing opportunity for rock fans, young and old, to celebrate three decades of the world’s greatest classic rock music. From Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Queen, The Rolling Stones and The Eagles to AC/DC, The Beatles, Dire Straits, Meat Loaf, ZZ Top, Eric Clapton and more. ROYAL HALL
PETE SELWOOD uninspiring
........................................................... FRI 07 FEB | 7:45PM | comedy
Price: £14 (£5 online version)
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As seen on Comedy Central Live, The Emily Atack Show, and as regular support for Jack Carroll and Guz Khan. A stand-up show about the pitfalls of being a disabled man coming to terms with his limitations after becoming a parent. HARROGATE STUDIO THEATRE
WHOLE LOTTA SHAKIN’ the shakin stevens story
........................................................... SAT 08 FEB | 7:30PM | music
Price: £28
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Fully endorsed by members of Shaky’s own family, the award-winning tribute to the UK’s biggest selling singles artist of the 1980s. A nostalgic celebration, jam packed with feel-good rock ‘n’ roll! HARROGATE THEATRE
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FEB
MARIPOSA
DENADA DANCE THEATRE’S MADAME BUTTERFLY IS IMMERSED IN A MIST OF HAVANA SMOKE.
FRI 14 FEB | 7:30PM Price: £18
An operatic dance drama that transports Puccini’s libretto to post-revolution Cuba, to a dockland world of faded showgirls, hopeful rent boys, troubled sailors and santeria spirits.
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Under the flickering neon lights of a distant Caribbean port, a local rent boy and a foreign sailor fall ominously in love in choreographer Carlos Pons Guerra’s inventive reimagining of Puccini’s seminal opera. HARROGATE THEATRE
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FEB
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the harrogate dramatic society presents
WOMAN IN MIND
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WED 12 – SAT 15 FEB | 7:45PM, 2PM* | Price: £15
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After getting knocked out by a garden rake, Susan experiences hilarious hallucinations in which her everyday life is replaced by a fantasy. This amateur production of “Woman in Mind” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. on behalf of Samuel French Ltd. www.concordtheatricals.co.uk COMMUNITY
HARROGATE STUDIO THEATRE
THE ELVIS YEARS
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SUN 16 FEB | 7:30PM | music Price: £27.50 – £32.50
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The ultimate celebration of The King. Mario Kombou and his all-star band are steeped in all the eras of Elvis Presley’s incredible journey to iconic stardom. Featuring over 50 classic hits including That’s Alright Mama, Suspicious Minds, Blue Suede Shoes and many more. HARROGATE THEATRE
CHRIS DE BURGH 50lo
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SAT 22 FEB | 7:30PM | Price: £53 – £63
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Chris released his new album, 50, in 2024. He says “The tour will be about referring back to when I started out, as a single guy with a guitar and piano. So it will be me performing and talking about the music, talking about the origin of the songs and their background.” HARROGATE CONVENTION CENTRE
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DO I LOVE YOU?
by john godber
WED 19 – SAT 22 FEB | 7:30PM, 2:30PM* Price: £24/£18 theatre
FEB
JOIN SALLY, NAT, AND KYLE IN THIS HILARIOUS COMEDY AS THEY DISCOVER A PASSION FOR NORTHERN SOUL AND THE PEOPLE CONNECTED TO IT. What started as a college project has grown into a passion, but the dance steps are exhausting. Far beyond their home city of Hull our trio find excitement, purpose and the tribe they’ve been looking for. Now they can’t get enough; from Brid Spa to Prescot, from Harrogate to the Tower Ballroom our young soulies are determined to keep the faith! HARROGATE THEATRE
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FEB
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A KEPT MAN WED 26 FEB | 7:30PM Price: £14 theatre
YORKSHIRE, 1895. A GAMEKEEPER’S LIFE IS CHANGED FOREVER WHEN HE FINDS HIMSELF EMBROILED IN THE NOTORIOUS TRIALS OF OSCAR WILDE. A new musical from acclaimed West End writer and performer Matthew Bugg (Lord Of The Rings, Zorro, Miss Nightingale). Packed full of original songs inspired by North-country folk and contemporary musical theatre, this poignant, bitter-sweet love story will have you crying with laughter and move you to tears. This is a unique opportunity, exclusive to Yorkshire audiences, to experience a concert performance of the show ahead of the full West End production. HARROGATE THEATRE
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FEB
CROONERS uncaged
..................................................... THU 27 FEB | 7:30PM | music
Price: £30.50
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A 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. Paying homage to some of the greatest Crooners of all time with a splendiferous injection of Britishness. Featuring humour, tap dance and some of the most quintessential songs from Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr, Matt Monro, Nat King Cole, Bobby Darin and more. HARROGATE THEATRE
THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY
..................................................... FRI 28 FEB | 7:30PM | theatre
Price: £16
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Box Tale Soup present a remarkable adaptation of Wilde’s classic in their inimitable style, featuring unique puppetry and a powerful original soundtrack. Dorian Gray, young and beautiful, sinks into a frivolous lifestyle of selfish abandon, seemingly unchanged by corruption and untouched by age. But behind a locked door, Dorian’s portrait tells a very different story… ‘They are wonderful’ — The Times ‘Time and space hold no bounds for Box Tale Soup’ — The Scotsman HARROGATE THEATRE
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LITTLE STAGES FESTIVAL
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LITTLE STAGES FESTIVAL FUN FOR THE FAMILY IN THE NEW YEAR 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.
THE DETECTIVE DOG
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SAT 15 FEB | 12PM, 2:30PM | £14 | AGES 3+
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Whether it’s finding a lost shoe or discovering who did a poo on the new path, Nell’s sniffing nose is always hard at work. So when the books at the school disappear, Nell is ready to sniff out the culprit! HARROGATE THEATRE
UGG 'N' OGG AND THE WORLD'S FIRST DOG
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SAT 22 FEB | 11AM, 2PM | £9 | AGES 3+
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In the fresh sparkling world just after the last Ice Age there were no dogs – not a single one. So how did we get our best friend and the World’s No 1 pet, the dog? HARROGATE STUDIO THEATRE
THE FROG AND THE PRINCESS
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SAT 01 MAR | 11:30AM | £11 | AGES 3+
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Box Tale Soup present a stunning adaptation of Grimm’s most magical tales, featuring wonderful puppets and spellbinding original music. Now let’s have a story about a frog! HARROGATE THEATRE
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LITTLE STAGES FESTIVAL
ROOM ON THE BROOM
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SAT 08 - SUN 09 MAR | MULTIPLE TIMES | £16/£14 | AGES 3+ ..................................................................
Jump on board the broom with the witch and her cat in Tall Stories’ fun-filled adaptation of Room on the Broom, the best-selling picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. HARROGATE THEATRE
THE MAGIC OF SCIENCE
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SAT 15 MAR | 11AM | £17/£14 | FOR ALL AGES
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Is it magic...or is it science? Experience an action packed interactive science show! Join Top Secret as they go on a high voltage adventure, fusing the mystery of magic with wondrous and miraculous feats of science. HARROGATE THEATRE
northern ballet presents
HANSEL AND GRETEL
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TUE 15 APR | 12PM, 2PM, 4PM | £12/£9 | AGES 2+
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Northern Ballet’s magical ballets for children bring much-loved fairy tales to life with bold sets, bright costumes and brilliant live music and dance – the perfect way to experience the wonder of ballet. HARROGATE THEATRE
PIRATES LOVE UNDERPANTS
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WED 30 APR –THU 01 MAY | 10:30AM, 1:30PM | £17/£15 | AGES 1+ ..................................................................
Join our swashbuckling party of pirates on their quest to find the fabled Pants of Gold for the Captain’s Treasure chest! Filled with music, puppetry and glittering pants of gold, arrr you ready to set sail for a family adventure? HARROGATE THEATRE
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MAR
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BANFF
MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL
TUE 04 MAR | 7:30PM WED 05 MAR | 7:30PM Price: £18.50/£16.50 film
THE BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL IS BACK WITH A BRAND NEW LINE-UP OF SHORT FILMS. Packed with extreme journeys, intriguing characters and stunning cinematography. Join the world’s top outdoor filmmakers and adventurers as they climb, ski, paddle, run and ride through the wildest corners of the planet! There are two epic film collections, each with a totally different set of films – the 2025 Red Programme (04 Mar) and the 2025 Blue Programme (05 Mar). Book both shows at the same time to get £2 off each ticket. HARROGATE THEATRE
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MAR
lipservice presents
FUNNY STUFF
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FRI 28 FEB - SAT 01 MAR | 7:45PM | Price: £16
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Sue Ryding is one half of legendary comedy duo LipService. In 2022 her comedy partner Maggie Fox died. Join Sue in this humorous and creative response to grief and help her on her journey of letting go. HARROGATE STUDIO THEATRE
HOMETOWN GLORY
a tribute to adele by natalie black ...........................................................
THU 06 MAR | 7:30PM | music Price: £30
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A candlelit recital of all your most loved Adele songs from her four platinum selling albums. Performed live in concert with superb musicians accompanying the talented Natalie Black as Adele. HARROGATE THEATRE
CIRQUE DE CELINE
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FRI 07 MAR | 7:30PM | Price: £35
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Immerse yourself in a dazzling symphony of acrobats and aerialists as they dance to the rhythm of Celine Dion’s biggest hits including The Power of Love, It’s All Coming Back To Me Now, Because You Loved Me, My Heart Will Go On and many more. HARROGATE THEATRE
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MAR
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BLOODY MEDEA!!!
..................................................... SAT 08 MAR | 7:45PM | theatre
Price: £14
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Actress, dancer, singer, rebel. April Small clowns around with 5,000 years’ worth of the tragic feminine in this truly original tourde-force of physical comedy. The OG femme fatale, Euripedes’ sorceressseducer, Jason’s golden goose: Medea was the goddess who could have had it all! And came away with blood on her hands. April (the actress) loves Medea, and in her attempt to replay some of her most famous moments she finds out how everyone got her oh so wrong and tainted the image of women forever more. HARROGATE STUDIO THEATRE
northern school of contemporary dance presents
VERVE
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MON 10 MAR | 7:30PM | Price: £19/£13
dance
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A bold programme showcasing the future of dance with new approaches and propositions of what contemporary dance can be today. Featuring 16 incredible artists performing works by internationally acclaimed artists Luca Signoretti, Bosmat Nossan and Sattva Ninja. Verve brings physically ambitious and strikingly original dance to our stage this spring. Don't miss it! HARROGATE THEATRE
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MAR
LEMN SISSAY
let the light pour in
..................................................... TUE 11 MAR | 7:30PM | evenings with
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Spend an evening with a master of the spoken word, BAFTA nominated author, activist, performer and Sunday Times number one bestseller. Every morning for 10 years Lemn has written four lines and shared them on his socials with no explanation and no title. He chose the best of them for Let the Light Pour In which became an instant Sunday Times Bestseller. With live readings from his books, Lemn will unravel some of the original stories behind the poems, and how they have been used in people’s lives and his own. HARROGATE THEATRE
BUFFY REVAMPED
..................................................... WED 12 MAR | 7:30PM | AGES 14+ | comedy
Price: £28/£25
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Seventy minutes. Seven seasons. One Spike. This fast-paced gem brings you the entire 144 episodes of the hit 90s TV show, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, as told through the eyes of the one person who knows it inside out…Spike. Funny, satirical and bursting with 90s popculture references, it’s the perfect parody for Buffy aficionados and those who never enrolled at Sunnydale High alike. ★★★★★ ‘A hilarious romp through Buffy’s life and times’— British Theatre Guide HARROGATE THEATRE
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MAR
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DEATH IN THE THEATRE
..................................................... THU 13 MAR | 7:30PM | AGES 14+ | evenings with
Price: £14
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Join us for a unique evening of mystery and intrigue as we delve into the dark and haunting world of theatre tragedies. Following the success of his book Death in The Theatre, author Chris Wood presents a gripping exploration that delves into the lesser known stories of death and tragedy that have occurred in British theatres. From grisly accidents, to murders most foul, this evening will take you on a journey through the darker side of theatre. HARROGATE THEATRE
BUDDY HOLLY and the cricketers
..................................................... FRI 14 MAR | 7:30PM | music
Price: £30
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All Holly’s hits and classics from his rock ’n’ roll pals are played live on stage. Featuring raw rock ’n’ roll, beautifully haunting ballads, energetic performances – and some genuinely hilarious moments. So, whether you’re young in years or young at heart, this night with Buddy and the boys really is guaranteed to have everyone singing along to the music and dancing in the aisles. HARROGATE THEATRE
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IMAGINARY FRIENDS
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THU 13 MAR | 7:45PM | AGES 12+ | Price: £14
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After a personal tragedy, a floundering TV comic starts listening to the wrong voices in his head. They’re terrible people, and he knows it. But the ideas they’re coming up with for his failing show are terrific. Is he on the right side of history? Or has his moral compass become completely derailed? HARROGATE STUDIO THEATRE
CLARE TEAL
the clare teal seven
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SAT 15 MAR | 7:30PM | music Price: £29
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Expect exhilarating swing from award winning jazz vocalist and long time Radio 2 & Jazz FM broadcaster Clare Teal, who returns with a fabulous new show with her regular trio led by world class pianist Jason Rebello. HARROGATE THEATRE
harrogate pheonix players presents
THE WIZARD OF OZ
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WED 26–SAT 29 MAR | 7:30PM, 2:30PM* | Price: £23/£21
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This beloved musical tells the enchanting story of Dorothy, who is whisked away to the magical Land of Oz. With memorable songs, vibrant costumes, and captivating performances, this production promises to delight audiences of all ages! COMMUNITY
HARROGATE THEATRE
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MAR
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harrogate youth theatre presents
GRIMM
THU 20 MAR | 7:30PM Price: £14/£12 theatre
PREPARE FOR A THRILLING DOUBLE BILL OF DARKLY TWISTED STORIES FROM THE BROTHERS GRIMM, BROUGHT TO LIFE WITH A FRESH, ELECTRIFYING TWIST BY HARROGATE YOUTH THEATRE! Collected Grimm Tales, adapted by Carol Ann Duffy and dramatized by Tim Supple, takes these iconic fairytales back to their raw, chilling roots. Edited by Harrogate Youth Theatre and Sarah Chapleo, this production peels back the layers to reveal the grim truth behind these timeless classics. Meanwhile, Untold Tales of Grimm, a bold creation by Harrogate Youth Theatre with Elizabeth Key and India Smith, shines a light on the forgotten characters lurking in the shadows. With a mix of dark humour, spine-tingling horror, and wild mayhem, this is Grimm like you've never seen it before! This amateur production of “Collected Grimm Tales” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. on behalf of Samuel French Ltd. www.concordtheatricals.co.uk HARROGATE THEATRE
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MAR / APR
LOOK AFTER YOUR KNEES
..................................................... TUE 18 MAR | 7:45PM | AGES 14+ | theatre
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A new solo performance by Natalie Bellingham that celebrates the messy business of being human, sprinkled with joy and ridiculousness. In a blend of comedy, storytelling and movement, Natalie takes a personal journey through the pain and beauty of growing older, connecting and unravelling, holding on and letting go. It’s about a person trying to unwrap a new version of themselves in a world they don’t recognise and a life they seem uncomfortably in charge of. It’s about what comes next. HARROGATE STUDIO THEATRE
an evening with
PAUL MERSON
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Join us for An Evening with Paul Merson, as the football star discusses his illustrious career with Arsenal, Aston Villa, Middlesbrough, Portsmouth and England. He’ll talk about games, dressing room/training ground stories, managers, fall outs and everything you wanted to know about playing for a successful football club. Merson will open up about his experiences both on and off the pitch, his addictions, his media career and so much more. Talksport and ex Arsenal team mate Perry Groves will host a Q&A with a chance to pose your questions to Paul. HARROGATE THEATRE
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GREED WED 02 APR | 7:30PM Price: £18 AGES 12+ dance
TAVAZIVE DANCE PRESENTS BAWREN TAVAZIVA'S GREED, A DYNAMIC, POWERFUL, EXHILARATING DANCE PIECE FIRST PERFORMED TO GREAT ACCLAIM IN 2013. With his unmatched ability to craft work that resonates with his Zimbabwean upbringing and life in the UK, Tavaziva faces up to the allure of the seven deadly sins. Greed deals with the interplay of money, power and religion, and the subtle and not-so-subtle power relations between African and Western cultures. HARROGATE THEATRE
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THE MOTH ........................................................... TUE 01 APR | 7:45PM | theatre Price: £14
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1994: A chance meeting on a train between two men, John, a black British activist and journalist and Marius, a white South African ex-soldier, sets in motion a chain of events that will change their lives for decades to come. 2025: The two men gather to share their story. HARROGATE STUDIO THEATRE
SHERLOCK HOLMES the last act
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THU 03 APR | 7:30PM | theatre Price: £16
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Drawn from retirement for the funeral of his friend, Dr Watson, Holmes returns to Baker Street to resolve ‘the last act’ of his epic career. A theatrical evening unfolds, with 14 characters, all played by Nigel Miles-Thomas in a tour de force performance. HARROGATE THEATRE
THE ROZZERS
a tribute to sting & the police
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FRI 04 APR | 7:30PM | Price: £30
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The No. 1 tribute to Sting and The Police. From Roxanne and Every Breath You Take to Fields of Gold and Englishman in New York, all the hits are reproduced with stunning authenticity and vocal accuracy. HARROGATE THEATRE
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SOUTH
A SILENT FILM WITH LIVE MUSIC
SAT 05 APR | 7:30PM Price: £16/£14 film
SIR ERNEST SHACKLETON’S GLORIOUS EPIC OF THE ANTARCTIC. A record of one of the greatest survival stories in the history of exploration, South is the original film of Shackleton’s 1914–16 expedition to Antarctica aboard the Endurance, during which the ship was crushed by ice, stranding the crew. Unseen since it sank in the Weddell Sea in 1915, the wreck of Endurance was finally found in March 2022. South will be brought to life by musicians from Northern Silents, including pianist Jonny Best. HARROGATE THEATRE
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raos musical theatre company presents
ANNIE THE MUSICAL
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WED 09 – SAT 12 APR | 7:30PM, 2:30PM* | Price: £23
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Orphan Annie is determined to find her parents who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of an Orphanage run by the cruel, Miss Hannigan. With the help of the girls in the Orphanage, Annie escapes to the wondrous world of NYC. COMMUNITY
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LUKE WRIGHT joy!
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THU 10 APR | 7:45PM | spoken word Price: £16 (£5 online version)
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Following the smash hit success of his Silver Jubilee show, Luke Wright returns with a new set of poems that get to grips with the idea of JOY. Is it possible as a 42 year old to feel pure unbridled happiness, and what does it look like? HARROGATE STUDIO THEATRE
WHAT'S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT?
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FRI 11 APR | 7:30PM | Price: £26 – 36.50
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Expect a night of high energy and feel-good rock-and-roll, performed by an all-live band. This joyous show features all the hits including Proud Mary, River Deep, Simply The Best, Private Dancer, and many more. ROYAL HALL
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WEST END MAGIC SAT 19 APR | 1:30PM Price: £22/£17 AGES 6+ family
LONDON'S LONGEST RUNNING THEATRE MAGIC SHOW, DIRECT FROM THE LEICESTER SQUARE THEATRE. An exciting, family-friendly show offering an amazing mixture of magic, comedy and variety acts, featuring British Champion of Magic Oliver Tabor, magical compere Wayne Trice plus special guest acts. Since 2013, the regular London based show runs throughout the year featuring incredible award-winning magic, mind reading mysteries, hilarious comedy and can include ventriloquism, juggling and crazy stunts! HARROGATE THEATRE
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ALAS POOR YORICK
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WED 16 APR | 7:30PM | £16 | theatre
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If the Two Ronnies were cast as the gravediggers in Shakespeare’s Hamlet re-written by Samuel Beckett, you might have something like Ridiculusmus’s “Alas! Poor Yorick”. HARROGATE THEATRE
OMID DJALILI namaste
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THU 24 APR | 8PM | £31 | comedy
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The Persian Comedy Powerhouse performs his new show where he peacefully bows to his inner anger and unleashes a torrent of comedic vitriol upon the current state of this dangerously messed up planet. HARROGATE THEATRE
NIGEL HAVERS talking b * ll* cks
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FRI 25 APR | 7:30PM | £32.50 – £43 | evenings with
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Well, here it is – my first ever solo show. Just me, a stage, and a lifetime of gloriously ridiculous stories to share. You’ll get the full Havers experience: charm, wit, and absolutely no running in slow motion. ROYAL HALL
STEELEYE SPAN IN CONCERT the green man tour
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SAT 26 APR | 7:30PM | £31 – £34 | music
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Together for 56 years, Steeleye Span changed the face of folk music forever by taking it into the world of gold discs and international tours. The night will offer a selection of songs from across the years and firm fan favourites. HARROGATE THEATRE
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GUENTHER STEINER
unfiltered live
SUN 27 APR | 7:30PM Price: £32 – £67 evenings with
BUCKLE UP AND FASTEN YOUR SEATBELTS FOR AN ACCESS-ALL AREAS CONVERSATION SPANNING A DECADE INSIDE FORMULA 1. Following a sell-out 2024 tour and hot off the release of his latest book, Unfiltered, Formula 1’s favourite underdog is back on the road as he takes us into the pit lanes and onto the circuits of the world’s greatest race tracks. Uncompromising, brutally funny and searingly honest, this is Guenther at his very best, telling his story as only he can. HARROGATE CONVENTION CONVENTION CENTRE CENTRE HARROGATE
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THE BON JOVI EXPERIENCE ........................................................... music
SUN 27 APR | 7:30PM | Price: £30.50
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Immerse yourself in a phenomenal celebration of Bon Jovi’s timeless classics as the official band to Bon Jovi recreates the magic that defined an era with electrifying energy – transporting you back to the heyday of stadium rock. HARROGATE THEATRE
an evening with
JIMMY TARBUCK
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TUE 29 APR | 7:30PM | Price: £32.50
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After more than 60 years at the very top of his profession Jimmy Tarbuck OBE relives many of the most iconic moments of a life on stage and screen - stories that retell the incredible journey of a true national treasure. HARROGATE THEATRE
the harrogate dramatic society presents
ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST
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WED 30 APR–SAT 03 MAY | 7:45PM, 2PM* | Price: £15
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The story of a mental hospital and its inhabitants. A battle between the human spirit and the dehumanising forces of repression and enforcement. This amateur production of “One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. on behalf of Samuel French Ltd. www.concordtheatricals.co.uk. COMMUNITY
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whatʼs on spring 2025 gary stewart presents
GRACELAND
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THU 01 MAY | 7:30PM | £23 | music
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Led by the legendary Leeds-based troubadour Gary Stewart, and backed by his incredible 6-piece band, this spectacular group of musicians come together to recreate Paul Simon’s landmark Graceland album in all its glory. HARROGATE THEATRE
barry steele's
ROY ORBISON STORY .................................................................. SAT 03 MAY | 7:30PM | £31 | music
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An unforgettable evening celebrating the legendary Roy Orbison and the iconic Traveling Wilburys! Experience captivating performances that bring the timeless hits and heartfelt stories to life. HARROGATE THEATRE
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PHIL COLLINS .................................................................. THU 08 MAY | 7:30PM | £28 | music
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This award winning tribute to Phil Collins delivers a high energy show packed full of hits including In The Air Tonight, Another Day In Paradise and Sussudio along with a visible touch of Genesis. HARROGATE THEATRE
TAYLORMANIA
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SUN 11 MAY | 6PM | £29 | AGES 6+ | music
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An award-winning extravaganza that plays tribute to one of the leading contemporary recording artists of our time. This promises to deliver the most authentic recreation of a Taylor Swift show you will ever see. ROYAL HALL
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MONTH OF COMEDY THIS MAY
We've got a line up of stellar comedy that MAY just keep you laughing all month. Sit back, relax and enjoy the shows!
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RICHARD HERRING WED 07 MAY | 7:30PM
BRIAN BILSTON & HENRY NORMAL CARL HUTCHINSON THU 15 MAY | 7.30PM
FRI 09 MAY | 7:30PM
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JENNY ECLAIR
SUN 11 MAY | 7:30PM
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RHOD GILBERT
THU 15 MAY | 8PM
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