Bleak Expectations
By Mark Evans
Directed by Lizzie Thomas
March 3rd to 6th 2027
Harrogate Studio Theatre
Bleak Expectations is a comedy that follows the adventures of Pip Bin, a half-orphan, along with his sisters Pippa and Poppy, as they navigate the challenges posed by the villainous Mr. Gently Benevolent and the troublesome Hardthrasher siblings.
The story parodies the works of Charles Dickens, blending humour with chaotic escapades, and features a mix of absurd characters and situations, ultimately leading to a whimsical resolution.
This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Nick Hern Books
Hay Fever
By Noël Coward
Directed by Stuart Kellett
A tribute to our dear friend and HDS stalwart, the late Brian Foster
May 6th to 8th 2027
Harrogate Theatre Main House
This excellent comedy by Noël Coward that revolves around the eccentric Bliss family, consisting of retired actress Judith, her writer husband David, and their two adult children, Simon and Sorel.
Over a weekend at their English country home, each family member unknowingly invites a guest, leading to chaotic and humorous interactions as their self-centered behaviours drive the guests to the brink of escape.
This amateur production of HAY FEVER is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. on behalf of Samuel French, Ltd. www.concordtheatricals.co.uk
Good: A Tragedy
By C P Taylor
Directed by James Reilly
June 30th to July 3rd 2027
Harrogate Studio Theatre
This powerful play follows Professor John Halder, a seemingly “good” German man, as he becomes increasingly involved with the Nazi party during the rise of Nazism in Germany.
The play explores themes of morality, complicity, and the seductive nature of power, ultimately questioning what it means to be a “good” person in the face of evil.
This amateur production of GOOD: A TRAGEDY is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. on behalf of Samuel French, Ltd. www.concordtheatricals.co.uk
The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe (Robbins)
By C S Lewis
Adapted by Glyn Robbins
Directed by Sue Rawson & Mark Nicholls
October 20th to 23rd 2027
Harrogate Theatre Main House
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe follows four siblings, Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy Pevensie, who discover a magical wardrobe when they are evacuated to the countryside during World War II. The wardrobe leads them to Narnia, a land under the spell of the evil White Witch, and they must join forces with Aslan, the great lion, to save Narnia from eternal winter and restore peace.
This amateur production of THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE (ROBBINS) is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. on behalf of Samuel French, Ltd. www.concordtheatricals.co.uk
The Tempest
By William Shakespeare
Directed by Matt Melenas
December 8th to 11th 2027
West Park Centre, Harrogate
The Tempest tells the story of Prospero, a sorcerer and the rightful Duke of Milan, who uses his magical powers to shipwreck his usurping brother and others on his enchanted island. Through manipulation and forgiveness, Prospero seeks to restore his daughter Miranda’s rightful place and ultimately reconciles with his past