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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.
Book Tickets
Events
Thursday, 14th September 2023 - Saturday, 23rd September 2023
Home, I'm DarlingGet ready for an evening of jukebox classics and a heavy dose of nostalgia at this funny and charming show at Ilkley Playhouse.- more info
Thursday, 28th September 2023 - Saturday, 30th September 2023
Girls Like ThatA stunning insight into modern society and relationships at Ilkely Playhouse.- more info
Sunday, 15th October 2023 - Sunday, 15th October 2023
Darwin And The Ilkley PuddingMike Dixon and Gregory Radick share new evidence on what Darwin got up to on his journey to the North at the Ilkley Playhouse.- more info
Sunday, 22nd October 2023 - Sunday, 22nd October 2023
Kimberley Wilson: UnprocessedIn this insightful event, Kimberley Wilson tries to make sense of the complex food system and its place in our daily lives at the Ilkley Playhouse.- more info
Thursday, 2nd November 2023 - Saturday, 11th November 2023
The Incident RoomThis fast-moving play at Ilkley Playhouse goes behind the scenes of the hunt for Britain's most notorious serial killer.- more info
Friday, 17th November 2023 - Friday, 17th November 2023
Roisin BanRoisin Ban is a Celtic folk trio playing a mix of mainly traditional Irish and Scottish folk songs and tunes at Ilkley Playhouse.- more info
Saturday, 18th November 2023 - Saturday, 18th November 2023
Saturday, 3rd February 2024 - Saturday, 3rd February 2024
Saturday, 27th April 2024 - Saturday, 27th April 2024
Saturday, 15th June 2024 - Saturday, 15th June 2024
Stagefright Comedy ClubLive stand-up on stage at the Ilkley Playhouse.
Strictly 16+
Acts are subject to change. Refunds only available if the event is cancelled.- more info
Thursday, 23rd November 2023 - Saturday, 25th November 2023
ConstellationsExplore the possibilities of how a couples relationship might play out at Ilkely Playhouse.- more info
Thursday, 7th December 2023 - Saturday, 16th December 2023
The Vicar of DibleyComedy gold comes to the Ilkley Playhouse! The Vicar of Dibley, adapted from the original TV series- more info
Thursday, 18th January 2024 - Saturday, 27th January 2024
The HauntingThis amateur production at Ilkley Playhouse is presented by arrangement with NICK HERN BOOKS by Charles Dickens, adapted by Hugh Janes- more info
Wednesday, 14th February 2024 - Saturday, 17th February 2024
Things I Know To Be TrueThis amateur production at Ilkley Playhouse is presented by arrangement with NICK HERN BOOKS by Andrew Bovell Directed by Damien O'Keeffe- more info
Friday, 23rd February 2024 - Friday, 23rd February 2024
The Rob Dylan BandThe Rob Dylan Band is the UK’s greatest tribute to the music of Bob Dylan playing at the Ilkley Playhouse.- more info
Saturday, 24th February 2024 - Saturday, 24th February 2024
Jon Palmer Acoustic BandA high energy 6-piece folk, roots and rock & roll band playing at the Ilkley Playhouse- more info
Thursday, 7th March 2024 - Saturday, 16th March 2024
Jeeves and Wooster in ‘Perfect Nonsense’If you love Jeeves and Wooster, the humour and music of the 1930s or farce of any kind then this is a play not to be missed at the Ilkley Playhouse- more info
Thursday, 21st March 2024 - Saturday, 23rd March 2024
Thursday, 11th April 2024 - Saturday, 20th April 2024
The Odd Couple (Female Version)Presenting at the Ilkley Playhouse, this hilarious comedy classic is about a group of women who meet regularly for a Trivial Pursuits game night.- more info
Monday, 13th May 2024 - Saturday, 18th May 2024
Thursday, 20th June 2024 - Saturday, 29th June 2024
Facilities
Catering
- On-site light refreshments
