Podcasts about harrogate theatre

Longer wording: Charles and Graham are moved to discuss just why why Harrogate Theatre's pantomime is the best in the world.Graham discusses Julianne Moore and Natalie Portman's chemistry and why May December is Todd Haynes's slipperiest film.A sombre conclusion as the great songwriting talent of The Pogues' Shane MacGowan is considered after his flame was snuffed out at 65.

In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, presenter Nick Hancock catches up with Harrogate St Andrew Players as they get set to present "Priscilla Queen of the Desert." Victoria Eustace, who is responsible for putting all the show together and cast member, Clive Kirkham, both admit it's been a hectic week in rehearsals. Expect glitz, expect glamour and fantastic songs that you will know and love. The show is set to hit the stage at Harrogate Theatre from Wednesday 25th October, until Saturday 28th October.

Charles catches up with U2's new album, Songs of Surrender. Graham reflects on the remarkable revival of Suede and why their gig in Leeds was one of the best he's ever seen. Graham reports on John Godber's new 'agit-prop' play Living On Fresh Air at Harrogate Theatre and why it makes all the right points but offers little hope. Charles is greatly impressed by the new production of Lord of the Flies at Leeds Playhouse and Graham assesses the cult of 19th century art critic and social thinker John Ruskin and whether he cuts it in the 21st century.

Charles and Graham eat humble pie after their Oscar predictions and reflect on the results of this year's Academy Awards. Graham looks ahead to Francis Rossi of Status Quo's spoken word event at Harrogate Theatre and how the man behind "going down down deeper and down..." is now happy to talk intelligently about his life and times. Graham reports on the impact of a rally to save Edinburgh Filmhouse as hopes rise it may be saved. Graham reports on saw one of the most unusual and final ever UK gigs by The Go Betweens nearly 20 years ago at the Barbican in London which leads Charles to reflects on a recent low key gig with Robert Forster, formerly of The Go Betweens at The Crescent in York. Charles then reports on a gig by former Easyworld member, singer-songwriter, David Ford.

Charles reports on "the future of theatre" as presented by An-Ting Chang's Kakilang at York Theatre Royal Studio in their multiverse production of Home X.Graham gets spooked by Imitating The Dog's multi-media production of Macbeth, set in Estuary City, on tour at Harrogate Theatre, while recalling Andrew Manley's groundbreaking days there.Why the Brit Awards need to re-think.

It's time to tread the boards! Later this year, in March, Harrogate Phoenix Players present "all shook up" at Harrogate Theatre. Presenter Pete Egerton speaks to chair of the Phoenix Players, Mark Sowden. Mark has been involved in amateur dramatics for many years and even met his wife during a production... they hated each other at first! Only recently have they gained the rights to "all shook up" which combines amazing Elvis songs with Shakespeare. The production is also helping to raise funds for Martin House Hospice as Mark explains...

"Bring Me Sunshine" is a performance set to take place at Harrogate Theatre on Thursday 12th January 2023. It's in memory of associate director, pantomime director and co-writer Phil Lowe. Phil passed away unexpectedly in October 2021 and now, to raise funds for the British Heart Foundation and Phil's children, Harrogate Theatre is hosting a show full of music and comedy, performed by panto stars both past and present. Tickets can be booked via the theatre website and presenter Pete Egerton, has been chatting to theatre worker and actor Emma Tugman, plus theatre chief executive David Bown to find out more about this fantastic show.

Charles takes a look at the latest touring production of Conor McPherson's musical theatre piece using the songs of Bob Dylan. Graham reflects on the future of the Artic Monkeys as he reports on their performance at this year's Leeds Festival and then introduces the current Harrogate Theatre repertory season. Charles stands up for Al Murray's wonderful comic creation The Pub Landlord and looks for any new insight into contemporary Britain.

Charles and Graham host York-based former Guardian culture guide journalist Liz Ryan to examine her role in establishing a new form of local news as she discusses the rise of the Sheffield Tribune, her collaboration with Dan Hayes.Graham talks up 122 Love Stories, a new play full of theatre ghosts by Rachel Halliwell at Harrogate Theatre, and his interview with Irish comic Jason Byrne about his autumn tour, Unblocked. Charles reflects on Bob Dylan's unique new recording of Blowin' In The Wind selling at auction for £1.5 million. Will such "works of art" be the new birthday present for the mega-rich?

Once Charles recovers from the desperate last-gasp action for Leeds United, Graham explores the somewhat confusing world of Yes as the Steve Howe-led prog rock band play York Barbican on June 22. After a hasty reassessment of Fontaines DC's third album, Skinty Fia, he takes a look afresh at Francis Ford Coppola's hugely influential 1983 teen movie Rumble Fish. Charles reviews the touring revival of Harold Pinter's bleak 1965 comedy The Homecoming at York Theatre Royal and Graham finishes with an update on his upcoming Charm gig with Karl Culley at Harrogate Theatre.

After a weather sabotaged attempt to record this podcast, Charles and Graham regroup in time to discuss the underground appearance of U2's Bono and The Edge in Kyiv as a show of rock solidarity. Graham previews his forthcoming Charm Gig in support of Harrogate Theatre's restoration fund featuring the Harrogate return of singer songwriter, Karl Culley. Charles, responding to Arifa Akbar's article in The Guardian, looks at critics' willingness to change their mind about a show or release on second acquaintance. Graham wonders if the French-made The Velvet Queen is the most pretentious nature documentary ever made, then reports on the quiet demise of Messums' Harrogate gallery after only a year. This prompts the duo to reflect on the floral town's attraction to brands more likely to be found in cities around the world

Graham kicks off with a heartfelt apology to Adele for anything that might have caused her offence; Charles joins in to assess her ban on shuffle play for 30. Charles and Graham swap gig notes with Graham unable to accompany Charles to Leeds First Direct Arena because he had to see Yorkshire's foremost metal act, live in a brewery. Charles reflects on the still-growing live prowess of James, supported by the chipper, chunkier but still swaggering Happy Mondays. Graham gives us the news from Mojo that Mick Jagger nipped into a blues bar after Stones gig on the US leg of their latest world tour. Charles and Graham enthuse over Harrogate Theatre's pantomime, Cinderella, and finish off by sharing their experience of the latest Ridley Scott film, House Of Gucci.

Do you want to get more involved with Harrogate Theatre? Nick Hancock is joined by someone who can help you do just that! We're chatting to Deborah Larwood, Chair of Harrogate Theatre, to tell us all about their hunt for ‘trustees' to join the Theatre's board. Deborah tells us what sort of person they're looking for, why it's so important to get local people involved with the theatre and what sort of things their trustees will be able to do.

Shh! Someone's  a little under the weather...but not enough to hold up the latest episode. Charles and Graham report back on their trip to Edinburgh (the trip done many times over the years and the inspiration for the name of this podcast) and their experience at this year's hybrid Film Festival. As Charles watched his beloved Leeds at Elland Road for the first time in over a year, Graham was experiencing Leeds Festival. Both Charles and Graham found much to enjoy in the latest Harrogate Theatre production, Our Gate and there is livey discussion around the announced name change for one of Britain's most admired indie bands over the last twenty years.

Nick Hancock chats to Associate Producer at Harrogate Theatre Porl Cooper to talk about an exciting few months ahead! Porl previews a few of the best events and performances coming to Harrogate Theatre, plus there's talk of a partnership with Odeon in Harrogate and how technology has helped them reach a bigger and more diverse audience.

Nick Hancock is joined by David, the Chief Executive of Harrogate Theatre, to talk about the theatre's great news from last week, plans for the safe return of the pantomime and other plans for the future of the industry.

A Christmas Carol is coming to Harrogate Theatre! Nick is joined by Adam Robinson from The Book of Darkness and Light to tell us all about his audio experience of the Christmas tale, which is coming to you in a completely new and original format that can be enjoyed from home...

Harrogate Convention Centre are gearing up for some boardgaming action with Aircon 2020, whilst Harrogate Theatre are celebrating the Best of Be Festival.

Welcome to Chippy Lane’s Podcast, series two the PICTURES / LLUNIAU PROJECT. This series celebrates Welsh and Wales-based writers and their stories. Each episode focuses on a new writer, a personal picture of there’s and a story they want to share with you. So, sit back and enjoy.    ‘ASHES TO ASHES, FUNK TO FUNKY’ Written by Martha Reed (Chippy Lane's Writing Apprentice)   WRITER: MARTHA REED Martha is a Welsh writer for theatre and film. She is currently Chippy Lane Productions’ Writing Apprentice, working on new musical Toy Mic Trev by award-winning writer Alan Harris. Her first full-length play, Existential Fish and Dread, played at The Bread and Roses Theatre to 4- and 4.5-star reviews in 2019. Her previous theatre credits include short plays How Loan Can You Go? (Words in Progress) at the Pleasance Islington, and Vera Jones (Who Run the World?) at the Old Red Lion. Her first short film screenplay, Falling Apart at the Seams, was awarded third place in the Women Over Fifty Film Festival screenwriting competition.    PERFORMER: ELIAN WEST  Elian is a Welsh actress and trained at Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts studying Actor Musicianship and graduated in 2017. Since graduating, Elian her performance credits have included; Celia in Worlds Apart In War (Theatr Clwyd), Alice in Alice In Wonderland (Sherman Theatre), Anna in The Yalta Game (Sherman Theatre), Princess Susie in Sleeping Beauty: The Rock ‘n’ Roll Panto (Theatr Clwyd), Kate Bonney in James Bonney MP (White Bear Theatre, London) and Vocalist for the Welsh Musical Theatre Orchestra. She has most recently finished a run at the Queen’s Theatre, Hornchurch (London Theatre of the Year, 2019) TV & Radio credits include: Torchwood: Radio Series (Big Finish Productions), Six Nations Commercial: Wales V Scotland (BBC) Credits whilst training include: MC in Oh! What A Lovely War, Golde in Fiddler On The Roof and Adam in As You Like It.   Director: ALICE EKLUND Alice is a Welsh director for theatre based in Cardiff. Alice’s production of ‘Constellations’ by Nick Payne represented Wales as their National Champion at the British One Acts Festival, Harrogate Theatre. The production picked up multiple awards including ‘Best Performance’ and ‘Best Director’. Alice is the founder of ‘bolSHE’, a company that celebrates womxn that create and inspire in Wales. Credits include: ‘The Awkward Years’, Matthew Bulgo (Assistant Director, The Other Room); ‘On Scarborough Front/The Kaiser and I’ (Assistant Director, Lighthouse TC); ‘The Welsh Harpist', Bex Betton (Director, USW Showcase); ‘Constellations’, Nick Payne (Director, British One Acts Festival & The Other Room); ‘The 12 Plays of Christmas’, R&D (Assistant Director and Welsh Dramaturgy, The Other Room); ‘A Night In The Clink’, Matthew Bulgo, Branwen Davies and Tracy Harris (Asst. Dir. and Stage Manager, Papertrail); ‘The Talking Shop - Pop Up’, Senedd Cymru (Associate Producer, Omidaze); ‘Hela’, Mari Izzard (Assistant Director, The Other Room); ‘Introduction To Playwriting’ (Director, Sherman Cymru). This podcast was recorded in LondonProduced & Edited by Rebecca Jade Hammond Music by Grand Tradition Chippy Lane's Podcast 2 is generously supported by The Carne Trust, individual donations and the generosity of the creatives giving up their time and talents to this series.  For more episodes subscribe to our podcast on Itunes, Spotify and our website www.chippylaneproductions.co.uk

This week's Box Office includes the Glee Club arriving at Harrogate Theatre, which follows the story of five hard-working, hard-drinking Doncaster miners who become a group of unlikely singers... Elsewhere the Royal Hall is gearing up for the comedy musings of controversial comic Kevin Bloody Wilson.

Lynton Academy are returning to the Royal Hall for their end of year show whilst 'Upon the Stair' at Harrogate Theatre promises some spooky yet entertaining stories.

Harrogate Theatre are welcoming children for a 'Scribbler' session, allowing their creativity to flow this half term. Elsewhere, the Royal Hall is hosting Chris Hayward, one of the best Phil Collins tribute acts around.

Richard and Rachel bring your weekly listings so that you don't miss out on the headline acts and artists hitting Yorkshire's Spa town!

This week things get gory, psychedelic and bonkers...it's Argento week! Mike is joined by Jamie Graham to discuss SUSPIRIA & INFERNO in spoilerific detail.  Exclusive discount offer for EOH listeners: Come and see the new play by THE BOOK OF DARKNESS AND LIGHT: UPON THE STAIR!  Upon The Stair will be performing at the Harrogate Theatre from 25th to the 29th February 2020. Visit https://thebookofdarknessandlight.com/dates for tickets and use code EVOLUTION of discounts.  Music by Jack Whitney.  Visit our website www.evolutionofhorror.com  You can now buy Evolution of Horror T-SHIRTS!  www.evolutionofhorror.com/shop Subscribe and donate on PATREON for bonus monthly content and extra treats... www.patreon.com/evolutionofhorror  Email us!  Follow us on TWITTER Follow us on INSTAGRAM Like us on FACEBOOK Join the DISCUSSION GROUP Follow us on LETTERBOXD Mike Muncer is a producer, podcaster and film journalist and can be found on TWITTER    

This week's Box Office features Harrogate Theatre gearing up for their Spring season, whilst the Convention Centre are set to welcome the Grown Up Travel Show for explorers looking to plan an adventure.

The Box Office is back! Rachel and Richard keep us up to date with what's going on at Harrogate Theatre, Convention Centre and Royal Hall, including 'Big Girls Don't Cry' and the annual Christmas pantomime.

UK based vocal harmony group The Overtones are singing their way to the Royal Hall this December, whilst the Snow White pantomime is well underway at Harrogate Theatre. 

The annual Christmas pantomime is well underway at Harrogate Theatre, with Snow White taking centre stage! Elsewhere, the popular Country Living Magazine Christmas Fair is back at Harrogate Convention Centre for an 8th year.

The annual Christmas pantomime at Harrogate Theatre is just one week away! Elsewhere, Jasper Carrott and Alistair McGowan are heading to Harrogate Convention Centre for a night of stand-up comedy.

This week Mike is joined by Adam Robinson to discuss two occult movies by horror legends Val Lewton and Jacques Tourneur: The Seventh Victim (1943) and Night of the Demon (1957). Want to come and see one of Adam's upcoming shows?  A Christmas Carol is touring from December. It's going to Halifax, Harrogate, Lancaster, Bournemouth and several other places. Upon The Stair is touring from Jan 2020, including a week-long run at Harrogate Theatre which is on sale now. Visit thebookofdarknessandlight.com/dates to book.  Music by Jack Whitney.  Visit our website www.evolutionofhorror.com  You can now buy Evolution of Horror T-SHIRTS!  www.evolutionofhorror.com/shop Subscribe and donate on PATREON for bonus monthly content and extra treats... www.patreon.com/evolutionofhorror  Email us!  Follow us on TWITTER Follow us on INSTAGRAM Like us on FACEBOOK Join the DISCUSSION GROUP Follow us on LETTERBOXD Mike Muncer is a producer, podcaster and film journalist and can be found on TWITTER

The Spiegelyurt is drawing to a close at Harrogate Theatre, featuring some fantastically funny shows. Elsewhere, Britain's Got Talent winners Diversity are heading to the Harrogate Convention Centre.

BBC Presenter Alexander Armstrong is heading to the Royal Hall for his comedy show 'All Mouth and Some Trousers!" Whilst Harrogate Theatre are gearing up for their ever-popular Christmas Pantomime.

Harrogate Theatre's annual Christmas pantomime is set to open in just a few weeks - and it's been revealed as Snow White!

Next month Harrogate Theatre is bringing a splash of Edinburgh Fringe to Harrogate with 'Spiegelyurt' - 11 shows whirling into town for a week-long celebration of the strangely wonderful and the wonderfully hilarious. Elsewhere, Harrogate Convention Centre are welcoming folk super group 'Show of Hands' and an Australian Pink Floyd tribute band.

Regular visitors to the Royal Hall, the Russian State Ballet and Opera House are back with the Nutcracker and Swan Lake! Elsewhere Harrogate Theatre are hosting The Bodysnatcher this week, whilst also looking ahead to the Christmas Pantomime... Snow White!

It's the final week of the 11th annual comedy festival at Harrogate Theatre, with some very big shows still yet to feature! Elsewhere Harrogate Convention Centre are welcoming two huge names in the world of Wildlife and Conservation in the form of Steve Backshall and Chris Packham.

The Wildlife, Safari and Travel Show is returning to the Harrogate Convention Centre this weekend, showcasing all things safari and helping you plan your next adventure! Elsewhere Harrogate Theatre are continuing with their comedy festival with a number of big name comedians. 

The 11th annual Harrogate Comedy Festival is coming to Harrogate Theatre featuring comedian Kevin Bishop! Do you want to own a property abroad? Harrogate Convention Centre is gearing up for the Overseas Home Property Show.

The comedy festival is back at Harrogate Theatre, showcasing some big names currently on the world circuit. Harrogate Convention Centre is getting into the UCI cycling spirit with the live recording of a cycling podcast with some special guests.

This week's Box Office includes a selection of beers, gins and ales available as part of Harrogate Theatre's Culture Hop, whilst Harrogate Convention Centre are kick off the incoming cycling frenzy with a talk with Bradley Wiggins.

It's finally here! Broken Ring Wrestling is arriving at Harrogate Convention Centre featuring stars from TNA and WWE. Elsewhere, Harrogate Theatre are heading towards the end of their HT Rep season.

The Harrogate Health and Healing Festival is arriving at Harrogate Convention Centre, whilst the fantastic Culture Hop is hitting Harrogate Theatre.

Harrogate Convention Centre is welcoming the 'Gin and Rum Festival' this weekend, whilst the fantastic 'On the Piste' production is slaloming it's way to Harrogate Theatre.

HT Rep is gearing up for three fantastic shows, the third of which is the classic '39 Steps.' Meanwhile, Harrogate Convention Centre are looking ahead to the Gin & Rum Festival at the end of August.

HT Rep is gearing up for three fantastic shows, including 'Death Trap' - the story of a cunning writer and his devious wife... Harrogate Convention Centre are getting into cycling fever ahead of the UCI Championships heading to Harrogate in September.

This week's Box Office features the brand new 'Culture Hop' at Harrogate Theatre, showcasing a variety of small-batch local beers, gins, and bitesize cultural experiences. Elsewhere, Harrogate Convention Centre are hosting the 25th International Gilbert and Sullivan Festival, bringing together a wonderful mix of leading amateur performing groups who compete for the coveted Festival Champion's Trophy!

The 2019 summer season is being brought to a close at the Royal Hall by the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, whilst HT Rep returns to Harrogate Theatre with 3 exciting shows.

Rep is back! Three classic shows over a three week period are returning to Harrogate Theatre, whilst Harrogate Convention Centre are welcome the "Masked voices of Inspiration" for their 10th anniversary.

The Great Gatsby immersive production opens tomorrow at Harrogate Theatre, whilst decorated cyclist Bradley Wiggins will be at the Royal Hall.

The Home Building and Renovating Show is back for another year at Harrogate Convention Centre, whilst the immersive production of the Great Gatsby is drawing closer at Harrogate Theatre...