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Saturday 13 September - Saturday 4 October

Champion northern theatre from the region’s brightest and sharpest theatremakers, writers and actors

All Points NorthLunabug Theatre in association with Little Mighty

PigeonTravel back 100 years to the battle fields of the First World War, when pigeons saved lives by flying vital messages behind enemy lines.

This is the incredible true story of one of those birds, who became known as ‘Cher Ami’.

First there was an egg and in that egg was a tiny little pigeon. The pigeon hatched and grew and learnt to fly. But soon the call came. This young bird was growing in a time of terrible war. Every man was needed to fight, and every pigeon was needed too.

Charmingly inventive puppets, original live music and delightfully daft characters combine to uncover a remarkable historical story.

For ages 6+ and their families

Harrogate Studio TheatreSat 13 Sept 10.30am & 2.30pm Sun 14 Sept 2.30pmTickets: £12.50Harrogate Box Office 01423 502 116www.harrogatetheatre.co.uk

Created and Performed by Beth Caudle and Naomi Rothwell Original Music and Sound by Chris Reed Puppet Concept and Co-Devisor Tom Walton Live Music performed by Ed Briggs Dramaturgy by Dick Bonham Research and Development Direction by Ellen Havard Designed by Barney George

Lighting Design by Aly Howe

“What was my favourite part? All of it”Audience Member

Created and Performed by Beth Caudle and Naomi Rothwell Original Music and Sound by Chris Reed Puppet Concept and Co-Devisor Tom Walton Live Music performed by Ed Briggs Dramaturgy by Dick Bonham Research and Development Direction by Ellen Havard Designed by Barney George

Lighting Design by Aly Howe

“What was my favourite part? All of it”

Louder Than War

All Points North

Half a PersonCross Cut

My Life as Told by The SmithsMeet William, a twenty-something Londoner who drifts from coffee shop to bar, falling in love, self-obsessing and finding solace in The Smiths. Torn between conflicting loyalties to the girl of his dreams and his best friend, William has the chance to become more than Half a Person.

Inspired by Smiths’ song ‘William, It was really Nothing’ the production explores the tensions between lovers, friends, and the real-life loyalties; an emotionally charged, coming-of-age story, blending wry comedy and the music of a beloved cult band, sung live.

Harrogate Studio TheatreFri 19 & Sat 20 Sept 7.45pmTickets: £12.50Harrogate Box Office 01423 502 116www.harrogatetheatre.co.uk

“Presley delivers the songs with unimpeachable clarity, waving his arms and wiggling his behind in exactly the right way to please the Morrissey obsessives.”The Stage

Written by Alex BrounDirected by Donald Pulford

Performed by Joe Presley

“Sly, wry and understated”

All Points NorthReform Theatre in association with Harrogate Theatre

BouncersUnder the watchful eye of the ever present bouncers, a gaggle of gorgeous

girls, a smooth talking DJ, a group of likely lads and a whole host of other unforgettable and colourful characters collide with outrageous results.

Lifting the lid on the Friday night experience, four actors portray numerous roles to create a poignant and hysterical send up of the nightclub scene.

Renowned and beloved writer John Godber’s most iconic play, Bouncers is now one of the most performed plays of all time and has gained an Olivier Award

nomination as well as being voted into the National Theatre’s top 100 plays of the 20th Century.

Don’t miss your chance to experience this comedy masterpiece.

Harrogate TheatreTue 23 - Sat 27 Sept 7.30pm

Sat 27 Sept 2.30pmTickets: £17.50 - £15.50

Harrogate Box Office 01423 502 116www.harrogatetheatre.co.uk

“Sly, wry and understated”WhatsOnStage.com

Written by John GodberDirected by Keith Hukin

“An engaging performer”

All Points NorthRachael Halliwell in association with Harrogate Theatre

Room 253December 1926. A mysterious stranger arrives at Harrogate’s Old Swan Hotel and

takes up residency in Room 253. Seemingly happy to take part in dances, take afternoon tea and chat with guests all is not what it seems and her face seems

strikingly familiar…

Harrogate writer and performer Rachael Halliwell follows up her critically acclaimed Deirdre & Me with this staged radio play taking you into the mind

of one of the greatest ever crime writers. Piecing together real-life clues Room 253 unravels one of the greatest mysteries of the twentieth century looking at

Agatha Christie’s intriguing eleven day disappearance with meticulous detail.

Harrogate Studio TheatreFri 26 & Sat 27 Sept 7.30pm

Sat 27 Sept 2.30pmTickets: £12.50

Harrogate Box Office 01423 502 116www.harrogatetheatre.co.uk

“An engaging performer”The Stage

Written by Rachael Halliwell

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She Stoops toConquer

Northern Broadsides

Harrogate TheatreTue 30 Sept - Sat 4 Oct 7.30pmSat 4 Oct 2.30pmTickets: £17.50 - £15.50Harrogate Box Office 01423 502 116www.harrogatetheatre.co.uk

“Very funny.”The Independent on A Government Inspector

Written by Oliver GoldsmithDirected by Conrad NelsonDesigned by Jessica Worrall

It’s the 18th century.

Kate Hardcastle is a young lady fixed up to meet the eligible Marlow with a view to marriage. Marlow is a young gent who is tongue-tied with the upper classes and downright lecherous with commoners. So when Marlow is tricked into believing Kate’s ancestral home is a country inn, and mistakes Kate for a lowly barmaid what could possibly go wrong?

Plenty.

Set against the increasingly chaotic proceedings of one very long night, She Stoops to Conquer is a delightful romantic romp filled with ludicrous misunderstanding, mischief and mayhem.

The latest in a string of comedy hits from Director Conrad Nelson (The Government Inspector, The Grand Gesture), this version is more West Riding than West Country. Northern Broadsides’ talented cast of actor-musicians bring their unique charisma, theatrical magic and innate sense of fun to this flamboyant period comedy. Come prepared for merriment, warmth, wit and wigs. Big wigs. Very big wigs!

Written by Oliver GoldsmithDirected by Conrad NelsonDesigned by Jessica Worrall

“Square Peg Theatre will take your breath away.”Broadway Baby

WhatsOnStage.com

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Harrogate Studio TheatreWed 1 & Thur 2 Oct 7.45pm

Tickets: £12.50Harrogate Box Office 01423 502 116

www.harrogatetheatre.co.uk

Man WhoThe

Square Peg Theatre Company

Woke Up DeadThis bold and cinematic piece is a dark, claustrophobic nightmare, akin to the

thrillers of Alfred Hitchcock, explores the divide between fact and fiction. When a mysterious man is rescued by an unsuspecting nurse, their world is

thrown into paralysing doubt. As their stories unravel we uncover a web of deceit, betrayal and manipulation where nothing is quite what it seems.

When everything you believe is shown to be false, holding on to any kind of truth becomes a deadly game.

Using their unique physical and cinematic style, Square Peg Theatre create an elegant, bold and beautifully choreographed world from the empty stage.

This visually stunning piece combined with a strong narrative incorporates mime and physical theatre. Square Peg Theatre are an emerging company who are

building an enviable reputation with their stunning physical theatre.

“Square Peg Theatre will take your breath away.” Written & Directed by Michael WhiteDevised by The Company

Produced by Katie RobinsonSound Design by Owen Rafferty

Lighting Design Joel Clements

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