Harrogate Theatre Spring 2020 What's On

What’s On SPRING 2020

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FRI 31 JANUARY - SAT 1 FEBRUARY 8PM Joe Feeney presents

HEAVEN’S GATE Imagining the final hour of four members of the real life UFO group as they prepare for their “Graduation” to the “Kingdom of Heaven”. Is the Heavenly Father really waiting for them on a spaceship? Is the Earth actually about to be recycled? Was castration mandatory or not?

Studio Theatre Tickets: £14 (Conc. £12)

FRI 7 FEBRUARY 7:45PM Emmerson & Ward Productions in association with Alexis Gregory and Team Angelica presents

RIOT ACT A one man show assembled from interviews with one of the only remaining Stonewall survivors, a 1970’s London radical drag artist and a prominent 1990’s AIDS activist. Riot Act is a journey through six decades of queer history.

Studio Theatre Tickets: £14 (Conc. £12)

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Dibby Theatre and Waterside Arts presents

Nathaniel can’t seem to forget his first time.

To be fair, he has had it playing on repeat for the last 15 years.

HIV+ queer artist and activist, Nathaniel Hall presents a funny and frank one-man show about attempting to stay positive in a negative world.

“One hell of a ride”

êêêê Northern Soul

STUDIO THEATRE WED 5 FEBRUARY 7:45PM

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TICKETS: £14 (CONC. £12)

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THU 6 - SAT 8 FEBRUARY 7:30PM (SAT 2:30PM)

TUE 11 - THU 13 FEBRUARY 7:45PM

COMMUNITY PRODUCTION

Time Will Tell presents

Harrogate Phoenix Players presents

FAME This iconic musical follows the highs and lows of the final class of New York City’s High School for the Performing Arts in the 80’s.

A SHADOW OF DOUBT A carer is brought in to help a family living with dementia, only to discover that there is more than meets the eye. A daughter moves back into the family home after the loss of her husband in a tragic accident, shortly after losing her mother to dementia. The father daughter relationship is at breaking point and disaster is just around the corner.

“An exceptional piece of new-writing”

êêêê Broadway Baby

Main House Tickets: £18 - £14

SAT 8 FEBRUARY 7:30PM

ROB AUTON The Time Show The latest comedy / theatre / spoken word show from “the Fringe’s comedian laureate” Rob Auton.

“Poetic, pithy and profound”

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Studio Theatre Tickets: £14

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THU 13 FEBRUARY 7:30PM

SAT 15 FEBRUARY 7:30PM

THE SIMON & GARFUNKEL STORY

DAVID BADDIEL Trolls: Not The Dolls

Direct from London’s West End and a sold out world wide tour with standing ovations at every performance, The Simon & Garfunkel Story is back. Using original film footage and a full live band performing all the hits including Mrs Robinson, Cecilia and Homeward Bound.

“Fantastic” Elaine Paige, BBC Radio 2

The follow up to his acclaimed shows Fame: Not The Musical and My Family: Not The Sitcom, Trolls are the terrible people who spend all day insulting and abusing strangers for no other reason than to fill the huge gaps in their souls.

There is a common wisdom about how to deal with trolls: don’t, for goodness sake, encourage these people by replying to them.

Main House Tickets: £23.50 (Conc. £21.50)

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FRI 14 FEBRUARY 7:30PM

IAN ASHPITEL & JONTY STEPHENS AS ERIC & ERN With Olivier nominated duo Ian Ashpitel and Jonty Stephens A homage to Morecambe & Wise, crammed full of their famous comedy sketches and songs.

“I never thought I’d see Morecambe & Wise live – I think I just have!” Ben Elton

Main House Tickets: £24

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WED 19 FEBRUARY 2PM & 5PM Anton Benson Productions presents

THE SNOW QUEEN When Kai is abducted to an enchanted frozen palace, his best friend Gerda sets out to rescue him, but will she reach the Snow Queen before it’s too late?

A magical new adaptation of the timeless Hans Christian Andersen story that inspired Frozen. The story is brought to life by an ensemble of actor-musicians, illusion and puppetry.

A family show suitable for ages 5+

Main House Tickets: £14 (Child £10)

FEBRUARY HALF TERM ACTIVITIES IN HIVE

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THU 20 FEBRUARY 10AM – 11:30AM

THU 20 FEBRUARY 1PM – 3PM

SCRIBBLERS

SPEAK UP!

Introduction to story writing for 8-11s

Introduction to spoken word for 12- 18s

Ideas flowing out of your fingertips? Join us for a lively Scribblers session as we re-imagine The Snow Queen through games, role-play and words.

Don’t worry if writing isn’t your thing, we can capture your incredible story ideas with pens and paper, voice recorders and iPads.

This high energy, fun workshop will play with rhythm, words and your ideas to help you find your spoken word voice. Led by Henry Raby, punk poet and artistic director of the critically acclaimed company Say Owt.

Hive Tickets: £8 (Universal Credit £5)

Hive Tickets: £8 (Universal Credit £5)

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THU 20 FEBRUARY 7:45PM

THU 20 FEBRUARY 7:30PM

Matt Miller presents

FITTING

A genderqueer glamour fest, sprinkled with magic.

Wear a dress and people treat you one way. Try a pinstripe suit and, abracadabra, it’s like you are a different person. Matt is neither a boy nor a girl but has been both.

BUDDY HOLLY & THE CRICKETERS

Matt has brought along some frocks and ties, some sleight of hand, some fitting in and some standing proud. Do our appearances shape how we treat each other?

Starring some of the finest actor-musicians in the UK whose combined West End credits include Buddy, Lennon, Forbidden Planet and Jailhouse Rock. This show rarely pauses for breath, featuring hits That’ll Be The Day, Peggy Sue and Heartbeat.

Studio Theatre Tickets: £14 (Conc. £12)

Main House Tickets: £25

FRI 21 - SAT 22 FEBRUARY 7:45PM (SAT 2:30PM)

LADIES THAT BUS Based on real life interviews and peppered with humour, songs and original music, Ladies That Bus is a day-in-the life of the Route 555 bus travelling from Lancaster to Keswick, and the kaleidoscope of different characters that travel on it - each with their very own tales to tell.

“A hilarious, heart-warming, emotional journey!”

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Studio Theatre Tickets: £14 (Conc. £12)

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FRI 21 FEBRUARY 7:30PM

STEVE HARLEY ACOUSTIC BAND UNCOVERED Steve has been playing live shows around the world for over 45 years and recently received the Lifetime Achievement Award for Acoustic Music from the Acoustic Festival of Britain.

This acoustic set will include songs from the vast eclectic Harley songbook: Mr Soft, Judy Teen and the legendary Make Me Smile.

“One of the finest lyricists Britain has produced” Rod Stewart

Main House Tickets: £32

MON 2 MARCH 7:30PM Fingersmiths presents

MY MOTHER SAID I NEVER SHOULD

YOU ARE ALWAYS YOUR MOTHER’S CHILD, MY MOTHER USED TO SAY.

This award-winning contemporary classic is presented in BSL and spoken English.

Written by Charlotte Keatley A moving and funny exploration of the lives of four generations of women in one family.

Shifting back and forth in time, we see their loves, expectations and choices play out against huge social changes of the past century. êêêê What’s on Stage

Main House Tickets: £20

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A co-production between Harrogate Theatre, Square Chapel Arts Centre and LittleMighty The Book of Darkness & Light presents

Written by Adam Z. Robinson

Three lost souls, bound to a cursed book.

As darkness falls, The Storyteller, The Shade and The Musician awaken. Burdened with telling the tales of The Book of Darkness & Light. Every page conjures a new horror. What is the strange shape lurking in the reeds? Why is that gruesome figure hiding in your mirror? Whose are the ghoulish footsteps upon the stair?

A trio of macabre tales to unsettle and delight, which will linger long after the lights go out.

Using a combination of storytelling, live music and integrated BSL, Upon The Stair is a thrilling gothic show like you’ve never witnessed before.

MAIN HOUSE TUE 25 - SAT 29 FEBRUARY 7:30PM (SAT 2:30PM)

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MON 2 MARCH 7:45PM Dapertutto presents

LIONMAN Leonard is a writer struggling with work, romance, anxiety, and his own irrepressible imagination: will he find his voice in a finished script or will the line between reality and fantasy become too blurred?

A DARKLY COMIC STORY, TOLD WITH COMPELLING STYLE AND PUPPETS.

Studio Theatre Tickets: £14 (Conc. £12)

THU 5 MARCH 8PM

SAT 7 MARCH 7:45PM

ARDAL O’HANLON THE SHOWING OFF MUST GO ON

JULIETTE BURTON DEFINED

Ardal O’Hanlon, star of TV shows such as Death in Paradise (BBC), Father Ted (Ch 4) and My Hero (BBC), continues to tour his acclaimed stand–up show worldwide.

Award-winning comedian Juliette is full of contradictions: pessimistic optimist? Introverted extrovert? Mentally ill or healthy?

Because he loves it.

And it’s a compulsion.

And the world is a funny place.

Main House Tickets: £24

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After a time of huge change, Juliette had to redefine her life, labels and herself. Can she be everything at once?

As seen and heard on BBC One, ITV & Radio 4. êêêêê Daily Mirror êêêêê Sunday Mail Studio Theatre Tickets: £14

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Emergence Triple bill

THREE DANCE PIECES BY THE POSTGRADUATE COMPANY OF JOSS ARNOTT DANCE AND THE UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD.

FUEL

BY WUBKIE KUINDERSMA Inspired by the energy of this young, vital company

AN EVENT

BY JAMES WILTON Asks how we feel in that moment between everything being fine and everything falling to pieces.

WHEN WORLDS COLLIDE BY JOSS ARNOTT A fresh version of this dance featuring a cinematic music score and stunning lighting.

MAIN HOUSE FRI 6 MARCH 7:30PM

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TICKETS: £14 (CONC. £12)

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SAT 7 MARCH 7:30PM

CROONERS Crooners is a rip roaring comedy music show that showcases music of the greatest Crooners of all time with a show full of hilarious one liners, laugh out loud silliness and superb musical numbers. Expect Lady is a Tramp, L.O.V.E, When You’re Smiling, Mac The Knife and more with The Mini Big Band live on stage.

Main House Tickets: £26

THU 12 - FRI 13 MARCH 7:45PM Red Ladder Theatre Company presents

SMILE CLUB Written by Andrea Heaton & Adam Z. Robinson

COME ON LOVE, CHEER UP, IT MIGHT NEVER HAPPEN. Meet Lisa, a Smile Club attendee. Lisa’s been through it all and she now knows that nobody likes a girl who makes a fuss.

A darkly comic, searingly satirical new one woman show set in a dystopian world where a government drive exists to tame unruly women.

“A very clever fusion of satire and science fiction – Black Mirror meets The Handmaid’s Tale”

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Studio Theatre Tickets: £14 (Conc. £12)

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THU 19 MARCH 7:30PM

THU 26 – FRI 27 MARCH 7:30PM

ROUND THE HORNE

BEASTS AND SUPERBEASTS SIX CYNICAL STORIES BY SAKI

Take a step back in time to the BBC’s Paris Studios and experience this comedy classic live. From 1965 to 1968 there wasn’t a bigger radio programme in Britain than Round the Horne. With its infamous movie spoofs and hilarious regular characters such as Rambling Sid Rumpo, Charles and Fiona and J. Peasemold Gruntfuttock. êêêêê London Theatre 1 êêêêê London Theatre Guide êêêêê Live Theatre UK

Welcome to the strange and baffling world of Saki, where animals behave like men, and men sometimes return the compliment. Join Robert Lloyd Parry (The M R James Project, The Time Machine) as he reads six of Saki’s best stories at Harrogate Library.

Main House Tickets: £20 (Conc. £17)

Harrogate Library Tickets: £12 (Conc. £10)

SAT 21 - SUN 22 MARCH VARIOUS TIMES

FRI 27 - SAT 28 MARCH 6:15PM & 7:45PM

PEACOCK’S PARTY

CHAOS

Created and performed by Harrogate Youth Theatre 8-10s

Written by Laura Lomas Performed by Harrogate Youth Theatre 15+

Celebrate Harrogate Theatre’s 120th birthday at Peacock’s Party! Shake your tail feathers as our 8-10s rejoice 120 years of theatrical brilliance.

A girl is locked in a room. A boy brings another boy flowers. A butterfly has a broken wing. A series of characters search for meaning in a complicated and unstable world. Bouncing through the cosmos, love and violence, they find order in the disorder of each other.

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Studio Theatre Tickets: £5

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BEST OF BE FESTIVAL

CROSS EUROPE IN ONE NIGHT: SEE 3 SHOWS FROM 3 COUNTRIES IN 1 BRILLIANT EVENING

TICKETS For all 3 shows ONLY £15 For all 3 shows + supper* ONLY £20 *Pre-booked tickets only

Each year, BE FESTIVAL packages up three of their favourite shows from their international festival and sends them on a tour of the UK. Three companies from Belgium, Spain and Hungary will showcase snapshots of storytelling, dance and physical theatre, in three, 30-minute shows all in one exhilarating evening.

THE SENSEMAKER A mute dancer panics and strains to keep her tightly orchestrated routine in time.

Bits and pieces of music and words are contrasted to push the dancer to the limit.

PRECEDENTS TO A POTENTIAL FUTURE Hungarian dance-artist Anna Biczók mixes memories, imagination and shifting perspectives to explore the phenomena of an ‘experience’ in her solo dance lecture.

MAIN HOUSE FRI 20 MARCH 7:30PM

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LEVITATIONS A dark, funny and surreal trip around Hannah De Meyer’s universe. She effortlessly crafts together movement and poetry where hope and despair, being and not being, sexuality, love and death rub shoulders.

TICKETS: £20 - £15

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THU 2 APRIL

SAT 4 APRIL 2:30PM

Out of Joint, Cast and Kiln Theatre presents

Written by

Richard Cameron

The hard-working, hard-drinking miners of the Glee Club are preparing for their local gala.

This is the summer of 1962, and Britain and music are about to change. Will anything ever be the same again?

A raucous comedy featuring live music, Out of Joint, Cast and Kiln Theatre presents Richard Cameron’s celebrated hit play.

MAIN HOUSE TUE 31 MARCH - SAT 4 APRIL 7:30PM (SAT MAT 2:30PM)

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THU 2 APRIL 7:45PM

TUE 31 MAR - WED 1 APRIL 7:45PM

Holy What presents

‘Owdyado Theatre presents

A GIRL IN SCHOOL UNIFORM (WALKS INTO A BAR)

TWISTED TALES VOL.2

IT’S THE FUTURE. BUT ONLY SLIGHTLY.

A trilogy of darkly comic tales of the unexpected.

Three surprising stories of the macabre and mysterious: get ready for an anarchic night of hilariously dark theatre!

There are blackouts. No one knows what’s causing them, but that doesn’t stop people going missing in them.

Now Steph and Bell, a schoolgirl and barmaid, have to search for their missing friend, until the outside world starts infecting the theatre that stands around them…

Inspired by cult series The Twilight Zone and Inside No.9, get set for an evening of Twisted Tales.

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FRI 3 - SAT 4 APRIL 7:45PM Square Chapel Arts Centre presents

OUTRAGEOUS FORTUNE

Written by Debs Newbold - Hamlet: as told by Gertrude Gertrude: Wife. Mother. Queen of Denmark. An intelligent, fearless woman whose power was consistently undermined by the men around her.

Welcome to purgatory. Where everything we know about Gertrude is torn apart and reimagined by one woman and a jazz drummer, in a funny and fierce act of revolution.

Studio Theatre Tickets: £14 (Conc. £12)

TUE 7 APRIL 7:30PM

WED 8 APRIL 7:30PM

Right Hand Theatre presents

Nicholas Saunderson, now cruelly forgotten by history, sought to make the impossible possible. No eyes. No braille. No hope.

It is 1682. He dreams of studying at Cambridge and is rejected at every turn. Steadily on this tale of courage and aspiration his brilliance surfaces.

Directed by Andrew Loretto (Director of Hat Fair, Play to the Crowd, Winchester) and with movement direction by Lucy Cullingford (RSC, West End).

Main House Tickets: £22 (Conc. £20)

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“A stunning success… astounding”

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WED 15 – SAT 18 APRIL 7:30PM (THU & SAT 2:30PM)

SAT 11 APRIL 7:30PM

COMMUNITY PRODUCTION

CLINTON BAPTISTE IN THE PARANORMALIST RETURNS

Ripon Amateur Operatic Society presents

OLIVER! A wild adventure through Victorian England, featuring hit songs Food Glorious Food, Who Will Buy and You’ve Got to Pick a Pocket or Two, Oliver! is a musical classic.

Main House Tickets: £19 - £15

As seen on Peter Kay’s Phoenix Nights Join paranormal sensation Clinton Baptiste as he takes you on a hilarious, yet touching journey through his life, out the other side and beyond the Celestial Curtains. Starring Alex Lowe, Clinton Baptiste is the copyright of Goodnight Vienna Productions.

Main House Tickets: £20

SAT 18 APRIL 11AM & 2PM Norwich Puppet Theatre presents

BEASTLY BELLE Our young heroine Belle is plucked from a life of poverty by Merill, a greedy film producer, who sweeps her off her feet and into fame and fortune in the movies. Caught up in the glitz and glamour, Belle forgets her roots and is ensnared by a world obsessed with good looks - but looks aren’t everything, right?

Be charmed and surprised by a new twist on an old tale, inspired by the iconic era of 1920s and 30s cinema.

A family show suitable for ages 4+ Studio Theatre Tickets: £10

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2’S COMPANY FESTIVAL For the 10th year running Harrogate Theatre is hosting a unique ‘festival of small’ which allows you to get up close and personal to the shows and performers.

Don’t be scared, dive in and get involved. Indulge your curiosity with a host of playful experiences you will never forget.

TICKETS For all 3 shows ONLY £18 *Tickets must be booked at the same time

With three very different performances lined-up for 2020, we’re taking you out of the theatre and putting you at the heart of the action. Our 2’s Company shows are far more thrilling than an ordinary night in the stalls.

WHERE WILL YOUR ADVENTURES TAKE YOU? WED 15 – THU 16 APRIL FROM 6:30PM

SAT 18 APRIL 2PM & 7PM

SAT 18 APRIL 10:30AM, 2PM & 6PM

SOLO

I AM ECHOBORG

A celebrated composer writes a piece of music for a virtuoso violinist. You play the violinist or the composer supported by artists Michael Pinchbeck and Ollie Smith.

The audience face the challenge; to discover the best possible outcome for the relationship between humans and intelligent machines. But the A.I. has another agenda.

UP DOWN AND BEYOND

“A 10 minute ode to the beauty and power of music”

“I had tears running down my eyes I was laughing so hard.

10/10, would Echoborg again”

Audience Member Running time 10 minutes

Audience Member Running time 70 minutes

A guided walk with storyteller Laura Mugridge. Tales drawn from Harrogate residents will unfold around you while you walk. Along the way there will be music, comedy and a silent disco.

“Laura shares stories with such a delicacy of touch that their humour and fragility becomes heartbreaking.”

Audience Member Running time 80 minutes

St Wilfrid’s Church Tickets: £5

Harrogate Library Tickets: £10

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“If I invited you to come with me on a journey, a story, will you come with me?”

Northern Uganda. When Okumu’s village is attacked by the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA), he and his brother’s lives are changed forever.

STUDIO THEATRE THU 23 - FRI 24 APRIL 7:45PM

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FRI 24 APRIL 7:30PM

THU 23 APRIL 7:30PM

THE JIVE ACES BIG BEAT REVUE

JAY RAYNER MY LAST SUPPER: ONE MEAL A LIFETIME IN THE MAKING

Featuring guests Ozzy songstress Kara Lane, blonde bombshell on baritone Lottie B, trumpeter Antonio Socci and accordionist Grazia Bevilacqua, the show is an exciting mix of swing, rhythm and blues.

With tunes from Louis Prima, Bobby Darin and Keely Smith, this show will have you out of your seat!

It’s your last meal on earth.

What are you going to have?

It’s the question awardwinning restaurant critic and MasterChef judge Jay Rayner has been asked most often.

Main House Tickets: £22

WED 29 - THU 30 APRIL 7:45PM

Finally, he’s set out to answer it. In this new show, Rayner examines our fascination with last meals and tells the stories behind the ingredients that would be on his menu. He’ll also ask the audience to design their own last meal.

Reform Theatre presents

MIDSUMMER It’s midsummer. It’s raining. Two thirty somethings are sitting in a bar waiting for something to turn up.

Bob is a failing car salesman on the fringes of the underworld. Helena is a high-powered divorce lawyer with a taste for other people’s husbands. She’s out of his league, and he’s not her type. But with a Tesco’s bag full of cash, they embark on a lost weekend of bridgeburning, car chases and wedding bust-ups.

Studio Theatre Tickets: £14 (Conc. £12)

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LipService presents

Strangers on a Train Set Challenging a youth to turn down his music, Irene Sparrow finds herself under suspicion of murder after the train emerges from a tunnel with the young man dead.

But this is no ordinary train, each passenger is reading a book, each book is a portal into a parallel universe of train related crime fiction.

MAIN HOUSE WED 29 – THU 30 APRIL 7:30PM

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With clever use of projection and multiple train sets, LipService give you a whistle stop tour that will leave you breathless and racing for the refreshment coach.

TICKETS: £19.50 (CONC. £17.50)

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TUE 28 JANUARY 7:30PM

SAT 8 FEBRUARY 5PM

MON 10 FEBRUARY 7:30PM

I’m Sorry I Haven’t A Clue

Chinese New Year Extravaganza

The Classic Rock Show

The Official Stage Tour

Welcome the Year of the Rat with this spectacular variety show, featuring acrobats, jugglers, magic, the Dragon Dance and more. This showcase is a dazzling array of colour, amazement and fun for all.

BBC Radio’s antidote to panel games returns to the stage.

Join Tim Brooke-Taylor, Tony Hawks, Marcus Brigstocke, Richard Osman and host Jack Dee for an unmissable evening of inspired nonsense.

Paying tribute to many of the world’s all time classic rock greats, The Classic Rock Show’s musicians power through legendary performances from the likes of Led Zeppelin, Dire Straits, Eric Clapton, AC/DC, Queen, The Eagles, Fleetwood Mac and The Who.

Tickets: £29

Tickets: £24 (Conc. £22, Child £20, Family £66)

Tickets: £38.50 - £28.50

THU 13 FEBRUARY 7:30PM

SAT 22 FEBRUARY 7:30PM

MON 2 MARCH 7:30PM

Soul Legends

Paul Carrack 20/20 Tour

Kevin Bloody Wilson

Whether you’re a Soul Man, a Natural Woman, or just a plain old Sex Machine…

A BBC documentary about Paul’s 50-year career nicknamed him The Man with the Golden Voice.

He’s sung with ACE, Squeeze and Mike and the Mechanics. Now Paul comes to Harrogate with his 6-piece band to perform not only the hits and collaborations, but also songs from his 17 solo albums.

A long time ago, in an Australian mining town, the legend of Kevin Bloody Wilson was born. The Comedy Icon returns for one night only. Kev is the sole owner of an entire genre of music, The Contemporary Bawdy Ballad.

Tickets: £41.50 - £36.50

Tickets: £31.50

You’ll be on your feet reliving your favourite soul anthems: Respect, Ain’t Nobody, Knock On Wood and Three Times a Lady.

This is a tribute show no way affiliated with any original artists/ estates/management.

Tickets: £28 (Conc. £26)

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THU 27 FEBRUARY 7:30PM

FRI 28 FEBRUARY 7:30PM

FRI 13 MARCH 7:30PM

Aida

Madama Butterfly

Elkie Brooks

Presented by Russian State Opera Music by Guiseppe Verdi

Elkie will be performing her biggest hits including Pearl’s A Singer, Lilac Wine and No More The Fool as well as many more featured on her recent hit album Pearls - The Very Best Of.

Aida, the princess of Ethiopia falls in love with an Egyptian General. He is chosen to lead the war with Ethiopia by the king and Aida is left to choose between her lover and her country.

A doomed love affair between an American naval officer and his young Japanese bride, whose self-sacrifice and defiance of her family leads to tragedy.

Tickets: £34 - £31 (Conc. £32 - £29)

Tickets: £34 - £31 (Conc. £32 - £29)

Tickets: £34.50

SAT 14 MARCH 7:30PM

THU 26 MARCH 7:30PM

SAT 4 APRIL 7:30PM

Into the Groove

The Rocket Man - A Tribute to Sir Elton John

Boogie Wonderland

Are you ready to strike a pose?

This dazzling and colourful production features all of Madonna’s greatest hits such as Like a Prayer, Papa Don’t Preach and Vogue.

This is a tribute show no way affiliated with any original artists/ estates/management.

Tickets: £27.50 (Conc. £25.50)

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Presented by Russian State Opera Music by Giacomo Puccini

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Are you ready for love? Starring world renowned tribute artist Jimmy Love. Performing Elton’s hits from Your Song to I Guess That’s Why They Call It The Blues.

This is a tribute show no way affiliated with any original artists/ estates/management.

Tickets: £27.50 (Conc. £25.50)

“Still one of the great British voices” The Guardian

Revel in the incredible sounds of Earth, Wind & Fire, The Jacksons and Chic, played by a live 8 piece band of West End musicians.

With slick choreography and stunning vocals to deliver the greatest disco party ever!

Tickets: £23

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SAT 18 APRIL 8PM

THU 23 APRIL 7:30PM

FRI 24 APRIL 7:30PM

Rumours of Fleetwood Mac

Russell Watson

Red Hot Chilli Pipers

Singing sensation Russell Watson performs an intimate concert of his career highlights.

The most famous bagpipe band on the planet. Bagpipes with attitude, drums and a Scottish accent. In this live show, they’ll play tracks such as Insomnia, Chasing Cars and We Will Rock You.

The world’s finest tribute to Fleetwood Mac returns to the stage in 2020 with a brand new show celebrating the very best of Fleetwood Mac, including a special blues set paying tribute to the legendary Peter Green era.

Russell will be joined on stage by his live band and choir to celebrate 20 years since his debut album The Voice was released.

Tickets: £38.50, £28.50

Tickets: £49.50 - £34.50

Tickets: £29.50

SAT 25 APRIL 7:30PM

THU 30 APRIL 7:30PM

SAT 9 MAY 7:30PM

Lipstick on Your Collar

Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour

ONE NIGHT AT THE V.E. DAY PROMS

Embark on a thrilling night of adventure with a brand-new collection of short films from the world’s most prestigious mountain film festival!

A musical journey through World War II, featuring The London Gala Orchestra and exceptional live singers. Performing popular war time songs as Vera Lynn’s The White Cliffs of Dover and Glenn Miller’s In The Mood alongside classical masterpieces such as Land of Hope and Glory and Jerusalem.

Step back in time to the golden era of music where the jukebox roared and feet didn’t touch the floor. Get your dancing shoes at the ready, grab yourself a milkshake and relax - you are in for an evening of back to back hits from the 50s and 60s!

Tickets: £24 (Conc. £22)

An adrenaline-fuelled event with free prize giveaways.

Tickets: £16.50 (Conc. £14.50)

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Tickets: £37 - £32

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OPEN WED - SAT 10AM - 4PM

BARISTA COFFEE - CAKE LOCAL BEER - CRAFT GIN

STORY CIRCLE

2PM ON WEDS, FOR AGE 0-5

CREAM TEA TOURS ADVANCE BOOKING REQUIRED. SAT 15 FEBRUARY WED 25 MARCH MON 6 APRIL Tickets: £11 Upgrade to Prosecco: £17.50

2PM 2PM 11AM AND 1PM

THEATRE CLUB Sometimes the best thing about seeing a show is chatting about it afterwards. So join our club in The Circle Bar after each of the performances listed for a chat about the show.

MAKE FRIENDS BUILD CONFIDENCE CREATE THEATRE HAVE FUN!

WE’D LOVE TO HEAR WHAT YOU THINK! FIRST TIME - PAGE 5

SMILE CLUB - PAGE 14

Wed 5 February

Thu 12 March

HOW TO BOOK PHONE: 01423 502116 ONLINE: www.harrogatetheatre.co.uk EMAIL: boxoffice@harrogatetheatre.co.uk WRITE: Harrogate Theatre, Oxford Street, HG1 1QF OPENING TIMES: Mon - Sat 10am - 5pm or until 15 minutes after the start of the evening performance. Telephone lines close 30 minutes before the start of the evening performance

FOR MORE INFORMATION: www.harrogatetheatre.co.uk

AGES 3-18

DRAMA CLASSES FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE AT HARROGATE THEATRE BOOK YOUR FREE TASTER SESSION! BOX OFFICE 01423 502116 WWW.HARROGATETHEATRE.CO.UK

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JANUARY Sat 25 Hyena Tue 28 I’m Sorry I Haven’t a Clue Fri 31 Heaven’s Gate

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FEBRUARY Sat 1 Wed 5 Thu 6 Fri 7 Fri 7 Sat 8 Sat 8 Sat 8 Mon 10 Tue 11 Wed 12 Thu 13 Thu 13 Thu 13 Fri 14 Sat 15 Wed 19 Thu 20 Thu 20 Thu 20 Thu 20 Fri 21 Fri 21 Sat 22 Sat 22 Sat 22 Tue 25 Wed 26 Thu 27 Thu 27 Fri 28 Fri 28 Sat 29

Heaven’s Gate First Time FAME FAME Riot Act Chinese New Year Extravaganza FAME Rob Auton The Classic Rock Show A Shadow of Doubt A Shadow of Doubt Soul Legends The Simon & Garfunkel Story A Shadow of Doubt Eric & Ern David Baddiel The Snow Queen Buddy Holly and the Cricketers Scribblers Workshop Speak Up! Workshop Fitting Steve Harley Acoustic Band Ladies that Bus Paul Carrack Hyena Ladies that Bus Upon The Stair Upon The Stair Aida Upon The Stair Madama Butterfly Upon The Stair Upon The Stair

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MARCH

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Kevin Bloody Wilson My Mother Said I Never Should Lionman Ardal O’Hanlon Emergence Crooners Juliette Burton Smile Club Elkie Brooks Smile Club Into The Grove Round the Horne Best of BE FESTIVAL Hyena Peacock’s Party Peacock’s Party The Rocket Man Beasts and Superbeasts Chaos Beasts and Superbeasts Chaos The Glee Club Twisted Tales

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APRIL Wed 1 Wed 1 Thu 2 Thu 2 Fri 3 Fri 3 Sat 4 Sat 4 Sat 4 Tue 7 Wed 8 Sat 11 Wed 15

The Glee Club Page 17 Twisted Tales Page 18 The Glee Club Page 17 A Girl in School Uniform (Walks into a Bar) Page 18 The Glee Club Page 17 Outrageous Fortune Page 19 Boogie Wonderland Page 26 The Glee Club Page 17 Outrageous Fortune Page 19 No Horizon Page 19 No Horizon Page 19 Clinton Baptiste Page 20 Oliver!

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MORE SHOWS ADDED EVERY WEEK...VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR FULL DETAILS All information was deemed correct at the time of printing, but some omissions or inaccuracies may have occurred.

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Solo Oliver!

Solo Oliver!

Rumours of Fleetwood Mac Oliver!

Beastly Belle I am Echoborg Up, Down and Beyond Russell Watson Jay Rayner Far Gone Red Hot Chilli Pipers The Jive Aces

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Far Gone Lipstick on your Collar Hyena Strangers on a Train Set Midsummer Banff Mountain Film Festival Strangers on a Train Set Midsummer

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One Night at the V.E. Day Proms

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MAY Sat 9

WED 25 NOV 2020 – SUN 24 JAN 2021 WITH THANKS TO OUR VOLUNTEERS & MAJOR DONORS:

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