All Points North Champion northern theatre from the region’s brightest and sharpest theatremakers, writers and actors
Saturday 13 September - Saturday 4 October
All Points North Lunabug Theatre in association with Little Mighty
Pigeon
Travel back 100 years to the battle fields of the First World War, when pigeons saved lives by flying vital messages behind enemy lines. This is the incredible true story of one of those birds, who became known as ‘Cher Ami’. First there was an egg and in that egg was a tiny little pigeon. The pigeon hatched and grew and learnt to fly. But soon the call came. This young bird was growing in a time of terrible war. Every man was needed to fight, and every pigeon was needed too. Charmingly inventive puppets, original live music and delightfully daft characters combine to uncover a remarkable historical story. For ages 6+ and their families
“What was my favourite part? All of it” Audience Member
Harrogate Studio Theatre Sat 13 Sept 10.30am & 2.30pm Sun 14 Sept 2.30pm Tickets: £12.50 Harrogate Box Office 01423 502 116 www.harrogatetheatre.co.uk
Created and Performed by Beth Caudle and Naomi Rothwell Original Music and Sound by Chris Reed Puppet Concept and Co-Devisor Tom Walton Live Music performed by Ed Briggs Dramaturgy by Dick Bonham Research and Development Direction by Ellen Havard Designed by Barney George Lighting Design by Aly Howe
Louder Than War
All Points North Cross Cut
Half a Person My Life as Told by The Smiths
Meet William, a twenty-something Londoner who drifts from coffee shop to bar, falling in love, self-obsessing and finding solace in The Smiths. Torn between conflicting loyalties to the girl of his dreams and his best friend, William has the chance to become more than Half a Person. Inspired by Smiths’ song ‘William, It was really Nothing’ the production explores the tensions between lovers, friends, and the real-life loyalties; an emotionally charged, coming-of-age story, blending wry comedy and the music of a beloved cult band, sung live.
“Presley delivers the songs with unimpeachable clarity, waving his arms and wiggling his behind in exactly the right way to please the Morrissey obsessives.” The Stage Harrogate Studio Theatre Fri 19 & Sat 20 Sept 7.45pm Tickets: £12.50 Harrogate Box Office 01423 502 116 www.harrogatetheatre.co.uk
Written by Alex Broun Directed by Donald Pulford Performed by Joe Presley
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Reform Theatre in association with Harrogate Theatre
Bouncers
Under the watchful eye of the ever present bouncers, a gaggle of gorgeous girls, a smooth talking DJ, a group of likely lads and a whole host of other unforgettable and colourful characters collide with outrageous results. Lifting the lid on the Friday night experience, four actors portray numerous roles to create a poignant and hysterical send up of the nightclub scene. Renowned and beloved writer John Godber’s most iconic play, Bouncers is now one of the most performed plays of all time and has gained an Olivier Award nomination as well as being voted into the National Theatre’s top 100 plays of the 20th Century. Don’t miss your chance to experience this comedy masterpiece.
“Sly, wry and understated” WhatsOnStage.com
Written by John Godber Directed by Keith Hukin
Harrogate Theatre Tue 23 - Sat 27 Sept 7.30pm Sat 27 Sept 2.30pm Tickets: £17.50 - £15.50 Harrogate Box Office 01423 502 116 www.harrogatetheatre.co.uk
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Rachael Halliwell in association with Harrogate Theatre
Room 253
December 1926. A mysterious stranger arrives at Harrogate’s Old Swan Hotel and takes up residency in Room 253. Seemingly happy to take part in dances, take afternoon tea and chat with guests all is not what it seems and her face seems strikingly familiar… Harrogate writer and performer Rachael Halliwell follows up her critically acclaimed Deirdre & Me with this staged radio play taking you into the mind of one of the greatest ever crime writers. Piecing together real-life clues Room 253 unravels one of the greatest mysteries of the twentieth century looking at Agatha Christie’s intriguing eleven day disappearance with meticulous detail.
“An engaging performer” The Stage
Written by Rachael Halliwell
Harrogate Studio Theatre Fri 26 & Sat 27 Sept 7.30pm Sat 27 Sept 2.30pm Tickets: £12.50 Harrogate Box Office 01423 502 116 www.harrogatetheatre.co.uk
Northern Broadsides
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She Stoops to Conquer It’s the 18th century.
Kate Hardcastle is a young lady fixed up to meet the eligible Marlow with a view to marriage. Marlow is a young gent who is tongue-tied with the upper classes and downright lecherous with commoners. So when Marlow is tricked into believing Kate’s ancestral home is a country inn, and mistakes Kate for a lowly barmaid what could possibly go wrong? Plenty.
Set against the increasingly chaotic proceedings of one very long night, She Stoops to Conquer is a delightful romantic romp filled with ludicrous misunderstanding, mischief and mayhem. The latest in a string of comedy hits from Director Conrad Nelson (The Government Inspector, The Grand Gesture), this version is more West Riding than West Country. Northern Broadsides’ talented cast of actor-musicians bring their unique charisma, theatrical magic and innate sense of fun to this flamboyant period comedy. Come prepared for merriment, warmth, wit and wigs. Big wigs. Very big wigs!
“Very funny.” The Independent on A Government Inspector Harrogate Theatre Tue 30 Sept - Sat 4 Oct 7.30pm Sat 4 Oct 2.30pm Tickets: £17.50 - £15.50 Harrogate Box Office 01423 502 116 www.harrogatetheatre.co.uk
Written by Oliver Goldsmith Directed by Conrad Nelson Designed by Jessica Worrall
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“Square Peg Theatre will take your breath aw Broadway Baby
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All Points North Square Peg Theatre Company
The
Man Who
Woke Up Dead
This bold and cinematic piece is a dark, claustrophobic nightmare, akin to the thrillers of Alfred Hitchcock, explores the divide between fact and fiction. When a mysterious man is rescued by an unsuspecting nurse, their world is thrown into paralysing doubt. As their stories unravel we uncover a web of deceit, betrayal and manipulation where nothing is quite what it seems.
When everything you believe is shown to be false, holding on to any kind of truth becomes a deadly game. Using their unique physical and cinematic style, Square Peg Theatre create an elegant, bold and beautifully choreographed world from the empty stage. This visually stunning piece combined with a strong narrative incorporates mime and physical theatre. Square Peg Theatre are an emerging company who are building an enviable reputation with their stunning physical theatre. Written & Directed by Michael White Devised by The Company Produced by Katie Robinson Sound Design by Owen Rafferty Lighting Design Joel Clements
Harrogate Studio Theatre Wed 1 & Thur 2 Oct 7.45pm Tickets: ÂŁ12.50 Harrogate Box Office 01423 502 116 www.harrogatetheatre.co.uk
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