Harrogate Dramatic Society

05/06/2026

The Dresser in final rehearsals….! 🎭

Watching these gorgeous characters come to life in the HDS rehearsal rooms is fascinating….it really is. And what a cast…!

With exceptional direction from Rachel Conyers, supported by Sue Rawson (Stage Manager & Costume), Angela Ponsford (Props), and Lesley Wheal (Costume), this production is really taking shape.

It’s going to be rather good… ! 👀

🎭 The Dresser
📆 24–27 June
📍 Harrogate Theatre
🎟️ harrogatetheatre.co.uk

19 Days to Opening Night!! 🤩

03/06/2026

Another busy week in the rehearsal room at Regents Parade and another busy week at the box office!!

Box office update!

💚 Wed 24 June - best availability
🧡 Thurs 25 June - limited availability
❤️ Fri 26 June - final tickets available
❤️ Sat 27 June mat - final tickets available
🧡 Sat 27 June Eve - limited availability

And when they’re gone - they’re gone!!

🎭 The Dresser
📆 24 - 27 June
📍 Harrogate Theatre
🎟️ harrogatetheatre.co.uk

01/06/2026

Pinch, punch — hello June! 😎🧡

Just 3 weeks to go until The Dresser takes to the stage! 🎭

We’re deep into rehearsals, excitement is building, and we’ve had another brilliant week at the Box Office 🙌

Thank you for all the support so far — we can’t wait to welcome you to the theatre later this month! 🧡

🎭 The Dresser
📅 24–27 June
📍 Harrogate Theatre
🎟️ harrogatetheatre.co.uk

28/05/2026

👑 A glimpse of our fabulous King Lear crown 👑

‘The Dresser’ joins celebrated actor - ‘Sir’ - as he prepares for just another performance of King Lear with his dresser - ‘Norman’…..

Chris Cowling stars as ‘Sir’ alongside Michael Garside as his devoted dresser, Norman, in The Dresser in a funny, moving and beautifully observed love letter to theatre.

Performances not to miss.

🎭 The Dresser
📆 24 - 27 June
📍 Harrogate Theatre
🎟️ harrogatetheatre.co.uk

27/05/2026

Thank you Harrogate Theatre 🩷🎭

📣 The Dresser presented by Harrogate Dramatic Society 📣

Set in a small English regional theatre during the Blitz, The Dresser explores the relationship between two men who are reluctantly and inevitably co-dependent.

Both wickedly funny and deeply moving, this is a beautifully observed portrait of a shabby backstage ego at odds with the glamour and greatness of his presence on stage; and the man who sacrifices his own life to keep him going.

🗓 WED 24 - SAT 27 JUN
🎟 https://ow.ly/v20S50YRNSQ

27/05/2026

OPENING NIGHT IN JUST 4 WEEKS! 📣

Here’s our latest Box Office round-up for The Dresser…

💚 Wed 24 June — best availability
🧡 Thurs 25 June — limited availability
❤️ Fri 26 June — last tickets remaining
🧡 Sat 27 June, MAT — limited availability
🧡 Sat 27 June, EVE — limited availability

Inspired by Ronald Harwood’s own years backstage in post-war theatre, The Dresser is a moving and sharply funny portrait of life behind the curtain — following the ageing “Sir” and the devoted dresser who keeps both the performance and the actor himself from falling apart……..

A timeless backstage story filled with humour, affection and poignancy.

🎭 The Dresser
📆 24–27 June
📍 Harrogate Theatre
🎟️ harrogatetheatre.co.uk

22/05/2026

Not only are we looking forward to a bank holiday heatwave ☀️ — rehearsals are heating up too for the cast and crew of The Dresser! 🔥🎭

Pictured here are the brilliant Michael Garside (Norman), Chris Cowling (Sir), Judi Kenley (Her Ladyship) and Clare Evans-Argent (Madge) taking a well earned break last night during rehearsals…

As with all our Studio productions, tickets are limited - so be quick!

🎭 The Dresser
📆 24–27 June
📍 Harrogate Theatre
🎟️ harrogatetheatre.co.uk

20/05/2026

Did you know that The Dresser is Semi Biographical?! 🧐

Inspired by the experiences of the infamous Shakespearean actor - Sir Donald Wolfit and Ronald Harwood, The Dresser has become one of the most celebrated portraits of life in the theatre — captivating audiences on stage and screen for decades, with legendary performances from Albert Finney and Tom Courtney, Anthony Hopkins and Ian Mckellan and so many more….

Now it comes to Harrogate!

Chris Cowling as ‘Sir’ and Michael Garside as ‘Norman’ lead Harrogate Dramatic Society’s production of this funny, moving and deeply human backstage drama at Harrogate Theatre.

A love letter to theatre, friendship, loyalty — and everything that happens when the curtain comes down.

5 weeks to Opening Night!

🎭 The Dresser
📅 24–27 June
📍 Harrogate Theatre
🎟️ Harrogate Theatre Tickets

19/05/2026

Studying Jerusalem for A-Level English or Drama? 💚

This modern classic by Jez Butterworth is studied by students across the UK — and now you can experience it live on stage at Harrogate Theatre.

Harrogate Dramatic Society is offering special ticket prices for school and college groups for performances of Jerusalem.

Seeing the play performed live is a fantastic way to explore its themes, characters and language beyond the classroom.

For more information and bookings, please contact the box office:

🎭 Jerusalem
📆 15–17 October
📍
🎟️ harrogatetheatre.co.uk

🎟️ Special school & college rates available 💚

Directed by Dermot Hill.

15/05/2026

THE DRESSER IN REHEARSAL! 🎭

Director Rachel Conyers leads the cast and crew with Ronald Harwood’s The Dresser for our June production.

An impressive cast with legendary leads - Chris Cowling and Michael Garside - this one is not to be missed!

5 weeks to go!!

🎭 The Dresser
📅 24–27 June
📍 Harrogate Theatre
🎟️ harrogatetheatre.co.uk