2022Autumn
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
Wednesday 30 November Thursday 1 - Saturday 3 Tickets:7.30pmDecember Adults: Concessions:£14 £12 * Under 18s: £10 ** *Ages 65+ & Registered Disabled **Including all Giggleswick Pupils 2
A new adapation of C.S. Lewis’ classic text by Adrian Mitchell with music by Shaun Davey.
While in their new home, they discover a wardrobe which acts as the entrance to a new world — Narnia. Narnia is unlike anything they’ve ever seen before. There’s talking animals, mythical creatures, and a White Witch who controls everything.
This amateur production of THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. www.concordtheatricals.co.uk
Giggleswick School
Will the Pevensie children be able to save Narnia?
Based on C.S. Lewis’ Narnia fantasy tale, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe follows the Pevensie children; Lucy, Edmund, Susan and Peter as they’re evacuated to a safe space during World War Two.
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Tickets:7.00pm Pay
Giggleswick School and The Langcliffe Singers
In November 2020 we marked the first armistice of the COVID-19 pandemic with a specially recorded performance of Gabriel Fauré’s Requiem. We are so pleased to present it again this year but with the full force of the Chapel Choir and the Langcliffe Singers behind this beautiful piece.
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Sunday 13 November What You Decide proceeds to the Royal British Legion)
We mark Remembrance Sunday with a special choral concert in Giggleswick School Chapel.
Tickets are available to book in advance as usual, but there is no obligation for you to pay until after the concert. You can then decide on a price which you think is suitable based on your experience, which means if you haven’t enjoyed it at all, you don’t have to pay anything.
Requiem for Remembrance
Gabriel Fauré’s Requiem for soprano, baritone, choir and orchestra (played on the Chapel’s magnificent Willis organ) remembers the dead and consoles the living with music of poignant elegance and heavenly beauty. It is one of the most beloved sacred works in the repertoire – timeless, contemplative and radiant. Receiving its premiere in the Madeleine in Paris in 1888, the Requiem was also performed at Fauré’s own funeral in 1924. The famous Pie Jesu fourth movement features a soprano soloist singing the prayer for everlasting rest.
In partnership with the House of Dior, Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris tells the story of a widowed cleaning lady in 1950s London who falls madly in love with a couture Dior dress, and decides that she must have one of her own. After she works, starves and gambles to raise the funds to pursue her dream, she embarks on an adventure to Paris which will change not only her own outlook, but the very future of the House of Dior. Staring Isabelle Huppert, Jason Isaacs and Lesley Manville.
The film about the real-life Cornish sea shanty group The Fisherman’s Friends is set to return to the big screen in 2022. The original film told the story of the sea shanty group from Port Isaac in Cornwall, who found global fame after being plucked from obscurity by a record label executive, played by Daniel Mays. Fisherman’s Friends: One and All will continue following the now highly successful sea shanty crew as they handle their new-found fame. The film will tell the story of the release of their second album and their debut on the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury Festival. Richard Harrington, Ramon Tikaram and Joshua Maguire join the cast along with singer-songwriter Imelda May, who makes her acting debut.
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Sunday 25 September - 3pm Advance: £8 (Conc £7) then £10 (£9)
Sunday Cinema Elvis Sunday Cinema Fisherman’s Friends: One and All Sunday Cinema Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris
Check website for dates Advance: £8 (Conc £7) then £10 (£9)
From Oscar-nominated visionary filmmaker Baz Luhrmann comes Warner Bros. Pictures’ drama Elvis, starring Austin Butler and Oscar winner Tom Hanks. The film explores the life and music of Elvis Presley (Butler), seen through the prism of his complicated relationship with his enigmatic manager, Colonel Tom Parker (Hanks). The story delves into the complex dynamic between Presley and Parker spanning over 20 years, from Presley’s rise to fame to his unprecedented stardom, against the backdrop of the evolving cultural landscape and loss of innocence in America. Central to that journey is one of the most significant and influential people in Elvis’s life, Priscilla Presley (Olivia DeJonge).
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Sunday 9 October - 3pm Advance: £8 (Conc £7) then £10 (£9)
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William Shakespeare’s epic political tragedy, where the race to claim the empire spirals out of control.
Caesar returns in triumph to Rome and the people pour out of their homes to celebrate. Alarmed by the autocrat’s popularity, the educated élite conspire to bring him down. After his assassination, civil war erupts on the streets of the Joincapital.Giggleswick’s
younger emerging performers in this new reduced adaptation of one of Shakespeare’s most challenging and enthralling tragedies. Be sure to keep an eye on our website for performance dates and ticket information.
Giggleswick School Teatime Concert
Giggleswick School An Evening of Music and Words for Christmas
Giggleswick School Julius Caesar
Advance: £6 then £8
This is an incredibly popular event, with parents, Old Giggleswickians and the wider community. We hope everyone will understand why parents of current Giggleswick pupils will be given a priority booking period of two weeks from Monday 24 October at 10am. All remaining tickets will be released for general sale from 10am on Monday 7 November Tickets are limited to four per household across both evenings. This limit will be strictly enforced, and bookings will only be accepted during the appropriate booking period.
14, 15 December - 7.30pm Free
Giggleswick School Chapel plays host once again to its ever-popular preChristmas celebrations. Described by many as the ‘start of Christmas’, the evening will feature the school choirs, smaller groups, and the ever-popular congregational carols. Tickets are free as always with, with a retiring collection for local and national charities at the end of the evening.
Tuesday 8 November - 4.45pm
We are delighted to present the first in a series of teatime concerts. Pupils from across Giggleswick School will perform a range of solos, duets and small group items. Recent alumni have moved onto The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama and Trinity Laban, whilst others have recently made their West End debuts. We will also be offering various afternoon tea packages at these concerts for which there will be a charge. However, attending the concert, is on a Pay What You Decide basis. Tickets are available to book in advance, but there is no obligation for you to pay until after the concert. You can then decide on a price which you think is suitable based on your experience, which means if you haven’t enjoyed it, you don’t have to pay anything. Why not treat a friend to tea and meet the next generation of artists!
Coming Soon February 2023
We are always very excited to hear from new people interested in working with us, particularly if you can bring experience with you in some way, shape or form. However, there is always something for everyone, and full training is provided so don’t worry if you don’t have any experience. If you are interested in volunteering with us, please give us a call on 01729 893180 or drop us a line at rwt@giggleswick.org.uk
Why not come to our volunteer open day on Saturday 24th September - give us a call for more details!
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The Richard Whiteley Theatre needs your help!
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We are always looking for new volunteers who are willing to work at our events as Front of House staff. Roles vary from selling and checking tickets to working behind our bar. In return we give you the opportunity to see exciting pieces of film, theatre, art, and music for free! All we ask is that you be enthusiastic about the arts and are prepared to give us a few hours of your time each month.
The Richard Whiteley Theatre is easily accessible by road and public transport. The village of Giggleswick is a mile from the market town of Settle, easily accessible from the A65 which runs from Leeds to Kendal. For Sat Nav users our Postcode is BD24 0DE and the what3words for our entrance are /// dame.passion. bonfires. The theatre is part of Giggleswick School and is located within the main school campus with various car parks available.
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Getting Here
Phone 01729 893180 (24hr answerphone)
Attending an event is your personal decision based on your own circumstances and those of anyone else you live with. This decision might be influenced by age, health and how serious catching an infection could be for you. We are doing everything we reasonably can to minimise the risks, but only you can decide whether attending is the right thing for you and others in your household.
As we learn to live with COVID-19 we have refined our operations to fit with the new normal. Full details are available on our website or by calling the box office.
Opening Times.
We make a real effort to make sure our performances are accessible to as many people as possible. If you have any access needs, please let us know when booking your tickets. Our facilities include level access on the ground floor to the theatre, an accessible toilet located in the foyer, allocated wheelchair spaces in the auditorium and a hearing loop facility. Assistance dogs are welcome.
The Richard Whiteley Theatre is part of Giggleswick School. Reg Charity No. 1109826
Post Richard Whiteley Theatre Giggleswick School Settle, BD24 0DE
Our fully licensed bar is open before all performances and during an interval. We stock a range of beer, wine and pre-mixed spirits. There is also a selection of soft drinks, teas and coffees available. Ice Cream is also usually available.
We accept cash and credit/debit card payments. We are not able to refund tickets unless a show is cancelled. We can try to re-sell tickets for you if the event is sold out.
45 minutes prior to all performances (Opening hours vary during school holidays)
Concessions.
Accessibility.
Monday - Friday 9.30am - 10.30am 11.15am - 12.30pm 2.00pm - 4.00pm
Book With Confidence.
Online www.giggleswick.org.uk/rwt
Payments / Refunds.
Box Office Information.
Theatre Bar.
These are usually only available to under 18s. If other concessions are available this will be indicated along with the groups those prices will be available to. ID may be required.