Frazer Theatre Official

01/06/2026

It’s that time of the month again for us to give a glimpse into what you could be enjoying at The Frazer Theatre in June.

From Tuesday 9th to Friday 12th June, Harrogate Gilbert and Sullivan Society are excited to bring Iolanthe, one of their favourite shows, to Knaresborough for the second time.
Iolanthe is a sparkling comic opera where mischievous fairies collide with the pomp and privilege of Parliament. When a half‑fairy idealist challenges the House of Lords for love—and reform—magic turns politics upside down, sparking romance, satire, and irresistible laughter. Packed with wit, charm, and enchanting music, it’s Gilbert & Sullivan at their most playful and pointed.
There will be performances at 7.30pm each evening.
Tickets are £18 for adults and £5 for students / under 16s

On Friday 19th June 2026, The Rod Stewart Songbook are delighted to be returning to the Frazer Theatre, Knaresborough.
Their spectacular theatre production is the ultimate homage to Sir Rod Stewart, featuring the sensational Pete McCall.

Tickets are £20 plus £2 booking fee.
Doors open at 7pm and the show starts at 7.30pm.

On Thursday 25th June with the kind support of Buttercup Community Cafe, come and join Billy the Bard at the Frazer Theatre, with his unique style of music of Celtic rhythm and overtones.

He is a self taught guitarist and singer songwriter, poet and storyteller. He has worked extensively across Europe and the UK. Producer of two environmental CDs. Organising tours around Europe and founder of YME (Young Musicians Europe). Played Glastonbury Festival. He produced and presented his own radio show in Glasgow, 'Live and Local'. One of the original organisers of 'The Wicker Man festival' in Scotland. More recently he has played in Harrogate, Otley and surrounding area. He has lived off grid for many years and draws much of his inspiration from nature.

Tickets are £10 (booking fee applies).
Doors open at 7pm and the show starts at 7.30pm

Follow the link or head to our website to book

https://www.frazertheatre.co.uk/events

26/05/2026

The read-through for 2:22 A Ghost Story is TONIGHT at 7.30pm at The Frazer Theatre! All are welcome to come and find out about the show, with no obligation to audition.

OPEN AUDITIONS: 2:22 A Ghost Story

Do you believe in ghosts?

The Knaresborough Players are holding open auditions for our upcoming production of the smash-hit, spine-chilling thriller 2:22 A Ghost Story at the Frazer Theatre.

We are casting for four principals (playing ages late 30s to 40s) for a play that is packed with rapid-fire dialogue, dark humor, and mounting dread:

Jenny: Exhausted, terrified, and desperate to be believed.

Sam: Smug, fiercely rational, and determined to prove his wife wrong.

Lauren Cynical, caught in the middle, and masking her own pain.

Ben: Grounded, defensive, with a strong belief in the supernatural.

Newcomers and current members are all welcome.

As always, we will be holding a read through of the play (which you can attend with no obligation to audition)at 7.30pm on Tuesday 26th May and auditions will be held at 7.30pm on Tuesday 2nd June, both at the Frazer Theatre.

Send us a message or drop a comment below if you woukd like more details.

19/05/2026

OPEN AUDITIONS: 2:22 A Ghost Story

Do you believe in ghosts?

The Knaresborough Players are holding open auditions for our upcoming production of the smash-hit, spine-chilling thriller 2:22 A Ghost Story at the Frazer Theatre.

We are casting for four principals (playing ages late 30s to 40s) for a play that is packed with rapid-fire dialogue, dark humor, and mounting dread:

Jenny: Exhausted, terrified, and desperate to be believed.

Sam: Smug, fiercely rational, and determined to prove his wife wrong.

Lauren Cynical, caught in the middle, and masking her own pain.

Ben: Grounded, defensive, with a strong belief in the supernatural.

Newcomers and current members are all welcome.

As always, we will be holding a read through of the play (which you can attend with no obligation to audition)at 7.30pm on Tuesday 26th May and auditions will be held at 7.30pm on Tuesday 2nd June, both at the Frazer Theatre.

Send us a message or drop a comment below if you woukd like more details.

17/05/2026

The Crown Jewels are restored and the Knaresborough Players' run is over.

Thank you to our amazing cast and everyone working behind the scenes to make this production happen.

Looking to the future, the next Knaresborough Players production will be 2:22 A Ghost Story by Danny Robins from 14th to 17th October. Tickets are already available from https://www.frazertheatre.co.uk/events/the-knaresborough-players-present-222-a-ghost-story-10-2026

16/05/2026

Today is your last chance to see The Knaresborough Players' Production of Simon Nye's hilarious comedy The Crown Jewels.

There are performances at 2pm and 7.30pm.

Tickets are £10 (£8 over 60/under 16/ carer) and can be bought on the door or from https://www.frazertheatre.co.uk/events/the-crown-jewels-05-2026

Age guidance 12+

15/05/2026

There are now just 3 chances left to see the show audiences have been raving about.

There are only a few tickets left for tonight's performance.

Then a matinee at 2pm tomorrow and the final performance at 7.30pm.

https://www.frazertheatre.co.uk/events/the-crown-jewels-05-2026

14/05/2026

What a fantastic opening night! We couldn't be prouder of our talented cast. But don't take our word for it, here are some quotes from some of our audience members last night.

There are four performances remaining and tickets are selling fast with limited remaining for tonight (Thursday) and tomorrow.

Get yours now from https://www.frazertheatre.co.uk/events/the-crown-jewels-05-2026

Age guidance 12+

13/05/2026

Today's the day! The Knaresborough Player's production of The Crown Jewels starts tonight!

To celebrate he's a sneak peak of some shots from our recent dress rehearsal from this hilarious take on one of history's most bumbling plots.

There are performances at 7.30pm from Wednesday 13th to Saturday 16th May plus a matinee performance on Saturday 16th May at 2pm.

Tickets are just £10 (£8 over 60/under 16/carer) and are available from https://www.frazertheatre.co.uk/events/the-crown-jewels-05-2026

Age guidance: 12+

11/05/2026

The cast have just finished their final dress rehearsal for The Crown Jewels and are ready to welcome you to the opening night of the show on Wednesday night!

There are performances at 7.30pm from Wednesday 13th to Saturday 16th May plus a matinee performance on Saturday 16th May at 2pm.

Tickets are just £10 (£8 over 60/under 16/carer) and are available from https://www.frazertheatre.co.uk/events/the-crown-jewels-05-2026

Age guidance: 12+

10/05/2026

Last, but by no means least, in our line-up of characters is the Jailer played by Katie Pickering.

Maintaining order The Tower of London and keeping an eye on Blood and his gang. She is tough and feisty.

Tell Us About Your Character
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The jailer enjoys being in charge and making up the rules as she goes along, although the visiting rule just seems sensible if you want to avoid injury or tetanus.

What are the aspects of your character that you enjoy?
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I get to be bossy and say rude words.

Do you have any favourite lines or scenes from the show?
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Yes. But I can't tell you what the line is. You will just have to come and find out for yourselves.

Why should people watch The Crown Jewels?
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Do you remember watching horrible histories as a child or reading the books and thinking they were hilarious but wishing they threw a few f bombs in there or bussoms? If so this is your kind of night out.

There are performances at 7.30pm from Wednesday 13th to Saturday 16th May plus a matinee performance on Saturday 16th May at 2.00pm.

Tickets are just £10 (£8 over 60/under 16/carer) and are available from https://www.frazertheatre.co.uk/events/the-crown-jewels-05-2026

Age guidance: 12+