WELCOME
to Woodlands Drama Group!
OUR NEXT PRODUCTION
The Franchise Affair
This excellent adaptation of Josephine Tey's gripping 1940s mystery, by Ilkley playwright Jay Cundall-Walker, will have you on the edge of your seats.
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Follow the twists and turns of Betty Kane's tale of kidnapping and cruelty at the hands of Marian Sharpe and her mother in their isolated home, 'The Franchise'.
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Can their solicitor Robert Blair defend them from Betty's disturbing accusations and the growing disquiet of local people?
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Join us in Harrogate Theatre Studios as we unravel this intriguing mystery.
FUTURE ACTIVITIES
Members Workshops
Summer 2026
Characterisation Workshop
To be run by our experienced and award winning playwright, director and actor Alison Gilmour.
This is a great opportunity for both experienced and newer members to look at how to develop their characters.​
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Backstage Roles Workshop
Find out all about the variety of backstage roles essential for putting on a performance with our experienced members.
Learn to be a Stage Manager; Stage Crew; Set Builder; Props or Costume co-ordinator.
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Stage Combat Workshop - with weapons
Learn how to make stage fighting look like the real thing with an experienced fight choreographer. ​​
Watch this space for Dates
AGM and Social
This year's AGM and Social Gathering
7.30pm Monday 20th July 2026
St Robert's Club
Robert Street, Harrogate.
The short meeting, looking back at our 2025-26 season and forward to exciting things to come, will be followed by time to socialise with friends old and new.
Play Reading
The first reading of Howard Atkin's adaptation of
2 M.R. James short stories
to be performed at
Harrogate Studio Theatre 9-12th Dec
will be held at Howard's house on
Tuesday 8th April at 7.30pm.
December Production
Harrogate Theatre Studio
Wednesday 9th December - Saturday 12th December 2026
Evenings at 7.30pm Saturday Matinee at 2.30pm
Tickets available soon - watch this space
What Woodlands Means To Us
We pride ourselves on being a friendly and welcoming group.
See some comments from our members
Get involved!
On stage or Backstage
Production or Direction
Set Design, Set Build or Props
Costumes or Make Up
Sound, Lighting or Projection
Marketing or Front of house
Or
join us for our
monthly play reading sessions
Woodlands? A lovely load of friends!
An opportunity to do what
I love!
Being a member
massively helped
my confidence
Allows me to leave myself behind
Alchemy for my Soul!
I’ve expanded my skills and experience
Safe escapism from the outside world.
A chance to work with seasoned actors
There are opportunities to do lots of jobs
The members made me feel part of a special team
I love creating something meaningful with like-minded people