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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
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, 6th March 2025 - Saturday, 8th March 2025
Cassie and the LightsThis amateur production, based on real-life events, is being showcased at Ilkley Playhouse.- more info
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, 28th March 2025 - Friday, 28th March 2025
Chris Bannister - The Calling CourseExperience Chris Bannister’s captivating performance live at the Ilkley Playhouse.- more info
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 ClubJoin us at the Stagefright Comedy Club for a night of laughter at Ilkley Playhouse.
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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
Friday, 11th April 2025 - Friday, 11th April 2025
The Wild MurphysToe-tapping music with The Wild Murphys, an award-winning tribute group renowned for their lively covers of Irish songs 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
Friday, 30th May 2025 - Friday, 30th May 2025
Laurel Canyon UnionBy popular demand the return of Laurel Canyon Union. 60s/70s West Coast Americana at the Ilkley Playhouse.- more info
Friday, 6th June 2025 - Friday, 6th June 2025
Oliver Harris BandEdinburgh festival award winning vocalist, Oliver Harris, and the amazing Oliver Harris Band at the Ilkley Playhouse.- more info
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.- 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
Friday, 25th July 2025 - Friday, 25th July 2025
Voodoo RoomA tribute to classic rock at the Ilkley Playhouse.- more info
Saturday, 23rd August 2025 - Saturday, 23rd August 2025
Sunday, 24th August 2025 - Monday, 25th August 2025
Bard in the YardAn Ilkley Players Fringe Production - A Summer Feast from the Works of William Shakespeare at Ilkley Playhouse & Ilkley Manor House Yard.- more info
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Catering
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