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The Playhouse is conveniently located in the centre of Ilkley and has a well established season of productions. The Playhouse is also used as a venue for events throughout the year, including the popular Ilkley Literature Festival.The theatre has been presented with a blue plaque from Ilkley Civic Society, unveiled by the actor Timothy West, putting the building on the town tourist trail.
There are two performance spaces within the theatre building: the Wharfeside Theatre, a traditional stage with auditorium seating and the Wildman Studio, a flexible space with no fixed seating.
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Events
Friday, 3rd July 2026 - Friday, 3rd July 2026
Essence of DjangoEssence of Django, a vibrant celebration of gypsy jazz and swing, come to Ilkley Playhouse.- more info
Saturday, 4th July 2026 - Saturday, 4th July 2026
Saturday, 24th October 2026 - Saturday, 24th October 2026
Friday, 26th February 2027 - Friday, 26th February 2027
Saturday, 3rd April 2027 - Saturday, 3rd April 2027
Saturday, 29th May 2027 - Saturday, 29th May 2027
Stagefright Comedy ClubJoin us at the Stagefright Comedy Club for a night of laughter at Ilkley Playhouse.
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Friday, 10th July 2026 - Friday, 10th July 2026
The Rob Dylan BandThe Rob Dylan Band, hailed by Cesar Diaz as “more like Dylan than Dylan,” performs Dylan’s greatest songs at Ilkley Playhouse.- more info
Monday, 13th July 2026 - Saturday, 18th July 2026
Friday, 24th July 2026 - Friday, 24th July 2026
Fleetwood ShackFleetwood Shack returns to Ilkley Playhouse- more info
Saturday, 25th July 2026 - Saturday, 25th July 2026
Voodoo RoomIlkley Playhouse welcomes Voodoo Room- more info
Thursday, 10th September 2026 - Saturday, 19th September 2026
Private LivesNoel Coward's classic comedy comes to Ilkley Playhouse- more info
Wednesday, 16th September 2026 - Wednesday, 16th September 2026
Wednesday, 23rd September 2026 - Wednesday, 23rd September 2026
Wednesday, 30th September 2026 - Wednesday, 30th September 2026
Wednesday, 7th October 2026 - Wednesday, 7th October 2026
Wednesday, 14th October 2026 - Wednesday, 14th October 2026
Wednesday, 21st October 2026 - Wednesday, 21st October 2026
An Introduction to Modern Art - Art on the RhineArt Historian Dr Simon Margison brings this series of talks on Art on the Rhine to the Wharfeside Theatre at Ilkley Playhouse- more info
Thursday, 24th September 2026 - Saturday, 26th September 2026
North CountryTajinder Singh Hayer's play at Ilkley Palyhouse imagines the world after a pandemic, where three teenage survivors from different cultural backgrounds negotiate a rebuilding of community.- more info
Friday, 23rd October 2026 - Friday, 23rd October 2026
Ten FieldsIlkley Playhouse welcomes Ten Fields- more info
Thursday, 29th October 2026 - Saturday, 7th November 2026
Friday, 13th November 2026 - Friday, 13th November 2026
The Music Of John DenverA musical tribute at Ilkley Playhouse- more info
Saturday, 14th November 2026 - Saturday, 14th November 2026
The Hall BrothersThe Hall Brothers are celebrating 35 years of their distinctive brand of folk rock at the Wildman Studio at Ilkley Playhouse- more info
Friday, 20th November 2026 - Friday, 20th November 2026
Fire & RainFire & Rain bring the music of James Taylor to the Wildman Studio at Ilkley Playhouse- more info
Friday, 27th November 2026 - Saturday, 28th November 2026
Thursday, 3rd December 2026 - Saturday, 12th December 2026
Around the World in Eighty DaysJoin Phileas Fogg and his valet Passepartout in their high-flying, free-wheeling, globe-trotting spectacular at Ilkley Playhouse- more info
Friday, 15th January 2027 - Friday, 15th January 2027
Disco DivasThe Ultimate Celebration of the Queens of Disco, Disco Divas is coming to Ilkley Playhouse- more info
Saturday, 16th January 2027 - Saturday, 16th January 2027
Holly Tamar Sings Eva Cassidy and Joni MitchellJoin acclaimed singer-songwriter Holly Taymar at Ilkley Playhouse for a special evening celebrating the music of Eva Cassidy and Joni Mitchell- more info
Thursday, 21st January 2027 - Saturday, 30th January 2027
Pack of LiesHugh Whitemore's gripping cold war spy thriller comes to Ilkley playhouse.- more info
Friday, 5th February 2027 - Friday, 5th February 2027
Jon Palmer Acoustic BandJon Palmer Acoustic Band are back for a triumphant sixth successive annual gig at Ilkley Playhouse- more info
Tuesday, 16th February 2027 - Saturday, 20th February 2027
Thursday, 11th March 2027 - Saturday, 20th March 2027
Lord Arthur Savile's CrimeThink Acorn Antiques meets Noises Off meets the wit of Oscar Wilde in this play commissioned by Ilkley Playhouse which receives its world premiere this season.- more info
Thursday, 22nd April 2027 - Saturday, 1st May 2027
Till The Stars Come DownCome for the wedding, stay for the fallout as Beth Steel's funny and moving play comes to Ilkley Playhouse.- more info
Monday, 17th May 2027 - Saturday, 22nd May 2027
Uncle VanyaAward-winning playwright Conor McPherson’s new adaptation of Anton Chekhov’s classic comedy-drama comes to Ilkley Playhouse- more info
Thursday, 10th June 2027 - Saturday, 19th June 2027
Stepping OutThe comedy Stepping Out is coming to Ilkley playhouse- more info
Monday, 12th July 2027 - Saturday, 17th July 2027
Good ThingsLiz Lochhead's play about friendship, life and love comes to Ilkley Playhouse.- more info
Saturday, 24th July 2027 - Saturday, 24th July 2027
Steely Don - A Tribute to Steely Dan and Donald FagenSteely Don brings to life the sophisticated sound of Steely Dan and Donald Fagen and they're coming to Ilkley Playhouse- more info
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