Harrogate (White Rose) Theatre Trust is a charity bringing world-class entertainment to our beautiful spa town.
From moving, intimate performances in pubs and libraries, to dazzling spectacles at the Convention Centre and Royal Hall and everything in between, we bring you music, comedy, drama and more.
We look forward to welcoming you soon.
“This theatre is doing more than punching above its weight, it has adopted a striking new profile.” – The Stage
Harrogate Theatre is our home in the heart of Harrogate, on Oxford Street. A beautiful 125-year-old Victorian venue hosting our flagship events including our Comedy Festival and award-winning pantomime.
Harrogate Theatre contains two purpose-built performance spaces. The main auditorium is a striking venue with a seating capacity of 500 set across three floors. We also have a smaller flexible Studio Theatre with an audience capacity of up to 60. But we’re not just based at Harrogate Theatre, we programme events across the town.
Our VenuesWe also run a vibrant creative engagement programme which works with children and young people through our popular Youth Theatre, in-school workshops and projects and on community performances. In addition, Harrogate Theatre is also home to several community groups that perform high-quality musicals and plays throughout the year.
Creative Engagement
Our Board of Directors
Harrogate (White Rose) Theatre Trust is a registered charity. As a trust we have a Board of Directors overseeing the running of Harrogate Theatre.
The Board assumes ultimate responsibility for the work of the charity and meets on a regular basis to ensure that the organisation is delivering against its aims and objectives. The Trustees bring a breadth of experience and knowledge to their roles and they champion our aims and act as our advocates.
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Ann is an experienced Board Chair and non-executive director/trustee, having worked with a number of charitable organisations for over 25 years. She believes strongly in the availability of the performing arts to all, saying everyone should have the opportunity to participate and enjoy all that culture has to offer.
In 2010 she was awarded the CBE for services to museums.
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Darcey is the Operations Manager of a premium fashion retailer. She developed her love for the arts attending Harrogate Theatre’s famous pantomimes which grew while studying at university in Birmingham. She is passionate about helping young people discover and enjoy the theatre which she wants to help cement as a focal point for the community. Darcey believes that theatre has the power to bring everyone together across cultures, backgrounds and perspectives.
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Jonathan is by profession a solicitor with over 30 years of experience advising businesses, charities and individuals. Jonathan has also held a number of political appointments and chaired regulatory committees on behalf of government. He has a particular interest in securing the future of historic buildings and culture being in addition an Ambassador for the Harewood House Trust. Jonathan is keen to safeguard the financial stability of his home theatre in Harrogate and to build upon its presence in Yorkshire more generally.
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A former opera singer and record company founder, Robert moved up to Harrogate to take up the role of Festival Director of the Northern Aldborough Festival and to join the family jewellery business, Ogden of Harrogate. He is continually impressed by the remarkable diversity of artistic talent displayed every week in this beautiful theatre in the centre of Harrogate.
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Izzy lives and works in the town and is involved with a number of groups and organisations including Harrogate Film Society, Young Person’s Cinema, Women Winning and Harrogate Library. She is a staunch advocate for the importance of live theatre and performance, and is keen to support the board’s strategic outreach and audience development goals.
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I moved to Harrogate 10 years ago with my husband and three children and feel lucky that I live in such a beautiful town with its own theatre.
A teacher for 40 years and a senior leader in secondary schools across Yorkshire for 30 years, I now ‘dabble’! As a governor at a local high school, an educational consultant and a mentor to trainee teachers, I keep busy. I do still have extra time to travel, walk, go to the theatre and try to keep fit.