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We are a lively little theatre company with a big love for stories and the odd dramatic entrance. Interval drinks can be pre ordered at the bar.

Based in the heart of Keighley, we bring together a brilliant bunch of performers and behind the scenes magicians to bring to you the wonder of live theatre On show week, the Bar opens from 7:00pm and Curtain Up is at 7.30pm. Tea and biscuits can also be preordered and will be brought to your seat during the interval. The theatre is equipped with hearing enhancement to make your visit a pleasurable experience. We have recently refurbished out facilities to give the theatre that professional appearance and are thrilled to announce that we now accept card payments. Free Wifi is also available. Street parking is available directly outside, less than ten minutes (walk) from the train station and only five minutes walk from the bus station. We also host an array of social events from Quizzes, to Bowling Nights, Fairs and Dinner Dances. Keep an eye out for the next event. We now also offer online ticket booking, via Ticket Source.

•Despite many attempts and discussions we are sorry to announce that we cannot provide wheelchair access due to Health & Safety, Fire & Building Regulations. Our History...
Locals may know that we used to be called 'Keighley Little Theatre' which was formed in 1947, by Frederic W. Pye and seven other like-minded individuals discussed the viability of forming a small amateur company to stage plays. In early 1949, we were offered the lease on premises in Devonshire Street which is where we still are today! In 1969, Keighley Little Theatre re-branded as Keighley Playhouse.

06/11/2026

❄️ Your Friday evening reminder… Narnia is coming to Keighley! 🦁

Make a little room for magic this Christmas with The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe at Keighley Playhouse.

Step through the wardrobe with Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy for an adventure filled with talking animals, the fearsome White Witch and the mighty Aslan.

Whether you’ve loved the story for years or are introducing someone to Narnia for the first time, join us for a festive trip to the theatre. ✨

📅 30 November – 5 December
📖 By C. S. Lewis, adapted by Glyn Robbins

🎟️ Get your Christmas plans booked this weekend! Tickets available through TicketSource https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/keighley-playhouse or call 07599 890769.

Who are you bringing through the wardrobe? 👇

04/11/2026

❄️ Step through the wardrobe and into Narnia… 🦁

Join us at Keighley Playhouse from 30 November to 5 December for The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, adapted by Glyn Robbins from the beloved story by C. S. Lewis.

Follow Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy into a world of talking animals, mythical creatures and a land held in the icy grip of the White Witch. With Aslan’s return, could winter finally come to an end?

✨ A magical adventure to share with family and friends this Christmas.

🎟️ Book at Ticketsource
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/keighley-playhouse
📞 Box office: 07599 890769

04/11/2026

🎪✨ ROLL UP, ROLL UP… IT’S TIME TO WELCOME 2027 ✨🎪

🎭 Get ready to celebrate New Year’s Eve in true carnival style at Keighley Playhouse! 🥳

Join us on Thursday 31st December 2026 for a fantastic evening of fun, entertainment & celebrations as we say goodbye to 2026 & welcome in 2027 together! 🥂

🎉 Here's what's in store:

🍾 A FREE drink when clock strikes midnight
🎤 Live entertainment
🍽️ Faith supper - Bring a little something to add to the table & share
🎪 A carnival atmosphere & Fancy dress optional
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Families welcome
💷 Adults just £5 per person
🕢 Doors will open from 7:30pm – until late & a super cheap bar

Whether you're coming with friends, family or the whole gang, come & celebrate with us & Let's make it a New Year's Eve to remember at Keighley Playhouse ❤️

Who's planning to join us this year??

🎟️ Don't miss out....BOOK YOUR TICKETS HERE:
https://www.ticketsource.com/keighley-playhouse-social/t-rzaropy

🥂🎊 Let's see 2027 in together! 🎊🥂

29/10/2026

🩸 THE OPEN SCRIPT: DRACULA — POSTPONED 🩸

Our planned Open Script reading of Dracula by Liz Lochhead will no longer take place on Friday 30 October.

We have decided to postpone the event until early next year, when we look forward to bringing Bram Stoker’s legendary characters to life in a candlelit, seated script-in-hand performance.

A new date and registration details will be announced soon.

Thank you to everyone who expressed an interest, and we hope you’ll join us when Dracula rises again… 🦇

28/10/2026

🎃👻 HAVE YOU GOT YOUR TEAM TOGETHER?! 👻🎃

The countdown is ON! 🕸️🦇 Have you gathered your ghouls, witches and spooky smarties for our Halloween Quiz Night at Keighley Playhouse? 🧙‍♀️💀

🧡 Grab your friends, family or fellow quiz fanatics and get ready to put your brains to the test… if you dare! 😈🧠

🎃 SATURDAY 31ST OCTOBER 2026
🚪 Doors open at 7:30pm
🧠 Quiz starts at 8pm
💷 Just £2 per person!

👻 Fancy dress is encouraged but optional, so get those costumes ready! 🧛‍♂️🧟‍♀️

🏆 Spooky prizes to be won… if you dare!
🍻 Cheap drinks and our late-night bar will be available too!

💬 COMMENT BELOW! Who’s on your team, and what are you dressing up as? 👇🖤

Tag your quiz crew and share the post to spread the spooky word! 🦇

We’ll see you there… if you dare! 🎃👻

📍 Keighley Playhouse

26/10/2026

🩸 DRACULA NEEDS READERS — PLEASE REGISTER BY THURSDAY 🩸

Our first Open Script evening is due to take place this Friday, but we still need a few more readers to bring Dracula to life.

📅 Friday 30 October 2026
🕢 Reading starts at 7.30pm
📍 Keighley Playhouse

This is a relaxed, seated script-in-hand performance—there is no audition and no need to learn lines. Parts will be allocated in advance.

There are principal and supporting roles available, including Dracula, Mina, Jonathan Harker, Van Helsing, Renfield and Lucy, as well as smaller roles and stage directions.

To take part, email:

📧 [email protected]

Readers must buy, borrow or bring their own copy of the published Liz Lochhead script. Please do not photocopy or share scripts.

🎟 £5 for readers and listeners—payable on the door
🍷 Bar available

Listeners do not need to register and are very welcome to join us if the reading goes ahead.

Please share this post or tag somebody who might enjoy taking part. Let’s get Dracula out of his coffin! 🦇

This is an amateur script-in-hand performance by arrangement with Nick Hern Books.

24/10/2026

LAST CHANCE MATINEE TODAY ☔❤️

Hide from the wind and rain and join us this afternoon for A Passionate Woman at Keighley Playhouse.

🕝 Matinee performance at 2:30pm

If you’ve not seen it yet, this is your chance to catch this funny, moving and thoroughly entertaining production before it’s gone.

But don’t just take our word for it…

Audience comments:

⭐ “That performance was simply brilliant. Do go see it you won’t be disappointed x”

⭐ “Saw the opening night. Excellent performances and so much fun. The cast enjoyed it too.”

⭐ “Saw this last night - was excellent! 👏👏”

Come in out of the weather and enjoy a wonderful afternoon of live theatre.

🎟️ Book now / get your tickets while you still can

A Passionate Woman
Keighley Playhouse
Today at 2:30pm

20/10/2026

🩸 THE OPEN SCRIPT: DRACULA 🩸

📅 Friday 30 October 2026
🕢 Reading starts at 7.30pm
🎟️ £5 admission for readers and listeners — payable on the door
🍷 Bar available

Step into the shadows for the launch of The Open Script — Keighley Playhouse’s new series of shared, script-in-hand play readings.

Our first evening will be a candlelit reading of Dracula by Liz Lochhead, led by Dale Chadwick. Lochhead’s thrilling adaptation brings Bram Stoker’s legendary characters vividly to life, including Jonathan Harker, Mina, Van Helsing, Renfield and Count Dracula himself.

This will be a relaxed, seated script-in-hand performance. Readers will remain seated with their scripts—there is no staging and no requirement to learn any lines.

🎭 Would you like to read a part?

Readers must register in advance so that parts can be allocated before the evening. Please email:

📧 [email protected]

Readers must also buy, borrow or bring their own copy of the published Liz Lochhead script. The correct Nick Hern Books edition is shown in the second image. Please do not photocopy or share scripts.

If you would simply like to listen, there is no need to register—just come along on the evening.

Admission is £5 per person for both readers and listeners, payable on the door.

Join us for an atmospheric evening with one of theatre’s greatest monsters… if you dare. 🧛

This is an amateur seated script-in-hand performance by Keighley Playhouse.
by arrangement with Nick Hern Books

Address

5 Devonshire Street, Keighley
Bradford
BD212BH

Website

http://www.keighleyplayhouse.co.uk/, https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/keighley-playhouse

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