Celtic folk trio band Roisin Ban return to the Wildman Studio this Friday, November 1st for an evening of lively Celtic folk music and song. Playing a mix of traditional Irish and Scottish folk songs and tunes, this accomplished band is well-respected on the UK folk scene. They have performed at numerous folk festivals in the UK, including their annual fixture at the Whitby Folk Week.
The following evening (Saturday, November 2nd) our first Stagefright Comedy Club of the season takes place. The event will be frontlined by Mick Ferry who is renowned as a fine purveyor of surrealism and voted best UK Stand-Up in a national poll of his peers. Mick has starred in The Comedy Store for Comedy Central, Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow, Edinburgh Comedy Fest, The World Stands Up as well as the Ken Loach film Looking for Eric. Joining him will be comedian Karl Porter – a fantastic natural born gagster from the North-West England. A ‘Lad of the Year’ nominee, you can’t but help love his cheeky and unique self-deprecation, laced with tall tales and hilarious observations. Stevie Cairns will also be performing, described as having ‘an immediately likeable stage presence, delivering inventive storytelling material and memorable punchlines’. Joining them will be Andy Ellis, described as ‘one of the best new acts around’ (Micky P Kerr – Britain’s Got Talent Finalist). The event will be compered by Anthony J Brown.
On Friday, November 22nd the Scarborough-based five piece band Stony Jazz will make their debut performance at Ilkley Playhouse, showcasing timeless songs and music from ‘The Great American Songbook’. Expect songs from Broadway and Hollywood musicals as well as Tin Pan Alley and more modern popular songs. There will be something for everyone! This hugely talented five-piece band featured recently at the highly- acclaimed Scarborough Jazz Festival.
Get in the festive mood with Bleak Expectations opening in the Wharfeside Theatre on December 5th. Follow half-orphan Pip’s extraordinary exploits with sisters Pippa and Poppy and best friend Harry Biscuit, as they attempt to escape the calculating clutches of the Mr Gently Benevolent, defeat the hideous Hardthrasher siblings and deflect disaster at every turn! Will evil be vanquished by virtue? Can love triumph over hate? Based on the award-winning Radio 4 series, Mark Evans’ play is a hilarious, chaotic caper featuring dastardly villains, preposterous names, pulse-quickening romances, heart-rending death scenes, and, of course, a happy ending! The play runs until December 14th.
Talking of Christmas, another date for your diary: Ilkley Playhouse annual Christmas coffee morning takes place on Saturday, November 30th from 9.30am-1.00pm. Come along for some festive cheer and enjoy watching our junior and senior Greenrooms actors perform. Enjoy a mince pie, a warming drink, mingle with friends old and new, browse our Christmas stalls and maybe win a wonderful raffle prize!
To book tickets for all our plays and events visit www.ilkleyplayhouse.co.uk or contact Ilkley Playhouse box office on 01943 609539.
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