Harrogate Theatre : What’s On In May
Our pick of the month : Teechers by John Godber
Harrogate Theatre
WED 27 - SAT 30 MAY
It is the end of term and Godber’s hilarious comedy masterpiece has been reset for our post Covid times. Bristling with teenage swagger and outlandish imagination, Salty, Gail and Hobby use their BTEC Performance exam to showcase their work.
What follows is a funny, fast moving, hard hitting account of life at Whitewall Academy as they play staff, students and site premises managers, including the new drama teacher Ms Nixon who has helped get them into drama and changed their lives.
But as Salty, Gail and Hobby conclude their performance and leave state education, it appears that Miss Nixon is moving on too… to the local private school.
https://www.harrogatetheatre.co.uk/events/teechers-by-john-godber
Also coming up in May...
Northern Ballet presents Little Red Riding Hood
Harrogate Theatre
WED 06 MAY
Little Red is a kind little girl who loves her family. On the way to visit her grandmother, she meets a hungry wolf in the woods - but is he really as big and bad as the stories say? A playful retelling of a classic fairy tale.
https://www.harrogatetheatre.co.uk/events/northern-ballet-little-red-riding-hood/
Verve
Harrogate Theatre
WED 13 MAY
A breathtaking triple bill showcasing the future of dance with new approaches and propositions of what contemporary dance can be. Featuring 18 exceptional dancers, performing works by internationally acclaimed choreographers.
Emergence Triple Bill
Harrogate Theatre
WED 20 MAY
Emergence returns with a brand-new programme of adrenaline-fuelled dance, performed by extraordinary dancers. A triple bill of new works by guest choreographers Jason Mabana, Faye Stoeser, Joss Arnott and Lisa Marie Robinson.
https://www.harrogatetheatre.co.uk/events/emergence-triple-bill-2026/
Simon Yates of Touching the Void: My Mountain Life
Harrogate Theatre
THU 21 MAY
Touching the Void's Simon Yates revisits his epic adventures, taking audiences far beyond the story they already know. Expect gripping storytelling, dry humour and stunning images & film from a lifetime spent pushing limits.
https://www.harrogatetheatre.co.uk/events/simon-yates-my-mountain-life/
The Manfreds: Get Your Kicks on Tour '26
Harrogate Theatre
FRI 22 MAY
An unforgettable evening featuring the legendary Paul Jones and Tom McGuinness, two original members of Manfred Mann, along with the talented Marcus Cliffe, Simon Currie, Pete Riley and Mike Gorman.
https://www.harrogatetheatre.co.uk/events/the-manfreds-get-your-kicks-on-tour-26/
Northern Silents presents The Mountain of Destiny & Chicago
Harrogate Theatre
SAT 23 MAY
A double bill of silent films brought vividly to life with a live score, performed by a duo of outstanding musicians. Together, they improvise as they watch alongside the audience, creating a unique one-off soundtrack.
Join us for The Mountain of Destiny at 5pm, and Chicago at 7:30
https://www.harrogatetheatre.co.uk/events/the-mountain-of-destiny-der-berg-des-schicksals/
