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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
Saturday, 24th August 2024 - Saturday, 24th August 2024
Sunday, 25th August 2024 - Sunday, 25th August 2024
Bard in the YardAn Ilkley Players Fringe Production. A Summer Feast from the Works of Mr William Shakespeare. Saturday 24th August 2024 at 7.30pm in the Wildman Studio at Ilkley Playhouse and Sunday 25th and Bank Holiday Monday 26th August at 2.00pm at the Manor House Yard.- more info
Thursday, 12th September 2024 - Saturday, 21st September 2024
Henrik Ibsen's an Enemy of the PeopleIn a new version by Rebecca Lenkiewicz from a literal translation by Charlotte Barslund. This is an amateur production at the Ilkley Playhouse.- more info
Thursday, 26th September 2024 - Saturday, 28th September 2024
Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons LemonsThe average person will speak 123,205,750 words in a lifetime. But what if there were a limit? In this moving romantic comedy with a twist at Ilkley Playhouse.- more info
Friday, 1st November 2024 - Friday, 1st November 2024
Roisin BanReturning due to popular demand to Ilkley Playhouse, Roisin Ban is a Celtic folk trio playing a mix of mainly traditional Irish and Scottish folk songs and tunes- more info
Saturday, 2nd November 2024 - Saturday, 2nd November 2024
Stagefright Comedy Club - NovemberLive 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, 7th November 2024 - Saturday, 16th November 2024
Friday, 22nd November 2024 - Friday, 22nd November 2024
Stony JazzStony Jazz, performing at Ilkley Playhouse, a talented quintet playing classics from the Great American Songbook.- more info
Thursday, 5th December 2024 - Saturday, 14th December 2024
Bleak ExpectationsThis amateur production is presented by arrangement with Nick Hern Books at the Ilkley Playhouse.
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Saturday, 11th January 2025 - Sunday, 12th January 2025
Thursday, 16th January 2025 - Saturday, 25th January 2025
The TrialsThis amateur production is presented by arrangement with Nick Hern Books at the Ilkley Playhouse. Recommended for ages 12+
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Friday, 31st January 2025 - Friday, 31st January 2025
Shout Out to the SixtiesGet ready to step inside the fabulous music of the 1960s where we celebrate some of the best icons of the decade at the Ilkley Playhouse.- more info
Saturday, 1st February 2025 - Saturday, 1st February 2025
Fire & Rain'Fire & Rain’ performing at the Ilkley Playhouse a unique music experience featuring six talented musicians from the North of England.- more info
Friday, 7th February 2025 - Friday, 7th February 2025
Jon Palmer Acoustic BandThe award-winning Jon Palmer Acoustic Band are making a welcome return to Ilkley Playhouse.- more info
Saturday, 8th February 2025 - Saturday, 8th February 2025
Saturday, 29th March 2025 - Saturday, 29th March 2025
Saturday, 24th May 2025 - Saturday, 24th May 2025
Saturday, 19th July 2025 - Saturday, 19th July 2025
Stagefright Comedy ClubLive stand-up on stage at the Ilkley Playhouse. Strictly 16+ Acts TBC.
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Tuesday, 18th February 2025 - Saturday, 22nd February 2025
DaughterhoodA funny, honest, ferocious play at the Ilkley Playhouse, about the bonds that tie us, and how we sometimes need to break them.
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Thursday, 13th March 2025 - Saturday, 22nd March 2025
The Merry Wives of WindsorThere is a story that Shakespeare wrote The Merry Wives of Windsor on a royal command from Queen Elizabeth I for a play showing Sir John Falstaff ‘in love’. - more info
Friday, 4th April 2025 - Friday, 4th April 2025
The Art of SimonThe Art of Simon, are once again, set to return to The Wildman studio at Ilkley Playhouse.- more info
Saturday, 5th April 2025 - Saturday, 5th April 2025
The Yorkshire Gypsy Swing CollectiveThe Yorkshire Gypsy Swing Collective! feature some of the region’s hottest gypsy jazz and swing players live at the Ilkley Playhouse.- more info
Thursday, 24th April 2025 - Saturday, 3rd May 2025
Mary ShellyHelen Edmundson's compelling play explores a key period in the early life of Mary Shelley at Ilkley Palyhouse.- more info
Monday, 12th May 2025 - Saturday, 17th May 2025
Thursday, 19th June 2025 - Saturday, 28th June 2025
Labour of LoveA witty and engaging play that takes audiences on a captivating journey through two decades of British politics at the Ilkley Playhouse- more info
Friday, 4th July 2025 - Friday, 4th July 2025
The Rob Dylan BandThe Rob Dylan Band, the UK’s greatest tribute to the music of Bob Dylan, playing at the Ilkley Playhouse.- more info
Saturday, 5th July 2025 - Saturday, 5th July 2025
A Night of the StarsExperience the unforgettable sounds of Shirley Bassey, Barbara Streisand, and Adele at the Ilkley Playhouse - a celebration of music like no other!- more info
Monday, 7th July 2025 - Saturday, 12th July 2025
Friday, 18th July 2025 - Friday, 18th July 2025
Fleetwood ShackFleetwood Shack back by popular demand at the Ilkley Playhouse, ready to take you on a musical adventure with the best of Fleetwood Mac!- more info
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- On-site light refreshments
