WELCOME to Woodlands Drama Group!
FUTURE ACTIVITIES
AGM and Social Gathering
Monday 20th July 7.30pm
at St Robert's Club
The short meeting, looks back at 2025-26 and forward to exciting things to come.
After the meeting enjoy time to socialise with friends old and new
AUDITIONS
MR James Ghost Stories
Monday 17th August 7pm
at St Robert's Club
Non members welcome
Rehearsals begin 21st September Performances at Harrogate theatre Studio 9th- 12th December
Characterisation Workshop
Thursday 30th July at 7.30pm
Led by Alison Gilmour, award winning playwright, director and actor.
and experienced actress Eleanor Harris
The workshop provides an opportunity to create and develop a character and reflect on the process.
You'll be sent a script in advance to choose a character to explore during the workshop.
Suitable for experienced and newer members.
No acting experience necessary.
You won't be required to ‘perform’
Numbers are limited.
Stage Combat Workshop - with weapons
Sunday 23rd August 2pm - 5pm
at St Roberts Club
Learn how to make stage combat look like the real thing with an experienced fight choreographer.
Following last year's hand to hand combat workshop
it's time to learn how to use a stage weapon
safely and convincingly.
Numbers limited so priority to members but if places are available we will open to non members.
Forthcoming Workshop 2027 Backstage Roles
Find out all about the variety of backstage roles essential for putting on a performance
Learn how to be a Stage Manager; Stage Crew;
Set Builder; Props co-ordinator;
Costume maker or co-ordinator
and all the other exciting roles.
Watch this space for more details
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.
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'.
Can their solicitor Robert Blair defend them from Betty's disturbing accusations and the growing disquiet of local people?
Join us in Harrogate Theatre Studios as we unravel this intriguing mystery.
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