Under the Stars: Exploring the Magic of Open-Air Theatre in North Yorkshire
June 06, 2025🎠Summer 2025 Open-Air Theatre Near Harrogate
Pride and Prejudice- Chapter House Theatre Company
Date: Saturday, 7th June 2025
Venue: Harewood House
Details: Come and see a faithful adaptation of possibly Jane Austen's most famous novel. With the stunning backdrop of the Harewood estate, this will be a production like no-other.
Tickets: 01522 569222 or events@chapterhouse.org
Proms in the Park:
Venue: Harewood House
Details: Proms in the park, comes to Yorkshire for the very first time, and we are delighted that they have chosen Harewood House! Come and be part of this nationwide event with music from the UK renowned Prom Orchestra, playing live on stage at Harewood and on screen from the Royal Opera House. Gates open at 6pm. Support act from 6.30pm. Performances from 7.30pm. Approx run time: 150 minutes
Tickets
Twelfth Night – Lord Chamberlain’s Men
Date: Friday, 15 August 2025
Venue: Newby Hall, Ripon
Details: Experience Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night performed by the renowned all-male troupe, the Lord Chamberlain’s Men. The performance starts at 7:00 PM, with garden access from 12:00 PM. Tickets are priced at £18 for adults and £10 for children.
A Midsummer Night’s Dream – Oddsocks Productions
Date: 1st-2nd July 2025
Venue: RHS Garden Harlow Carr, Harrogate
Details: Oddsocks brings a high-energy, musical adaptation of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, filled with comedy, live music, and audience interaction. Bring a picnic and enjoy the show in the beautiful gardens. rhs.org.uk
The Railway Children Keighley and Worth Valley Railway.
Date: 15th July – 7th September 2025
Venue: Keighley Station
Details: Step back in time and experience the magic of The Railway Children at the very location where the beloved 1970 film was brought to life. This immersive open-air production unfolds at Keighley Station, part of the historic Keighley and Worth Valley Railway—famed for its beautifully preserved steam trains and role in one of cinema’s most iconic scenes: the emotional reunion on the platform. Audiences will enjoy the performance surrounded by authentic period detail, with the gentle chug of engines and the scent of coal smoke adding to the atmosphere. A must for theatre lovers, families, and anyone with a soft spot for nostalgia, heritage railways, or classic British storytelling.
McBeth: The Duke's Theatre Company
Date: Sun 6th July 2025 4pm
Venue: Carlton Towers, Selby
Details: The Duke's Theatre Company presents a bold reimagining of Macbeth at Carlton Towers, running from July to September 2025. Directed by Robert Shaw Cameron and designed by Jessica Curtis, this contemporary adaptation features a cast of six acclaimed actors and delves deeply into the psychological unraveling of Shakespeare’s tragic protagonists. Performed outdoors with each actor individually amplified, the 2-hour show (including a 15-minute interval) invites audiences to bring their own seating and enjoy picnicking during the performance.
Make Harrogate your perfect base as you explore Yorkshire’s open-air theatre gems this summer
Why not make your stay extra special by booking at Artists’ Cottages? Nestled in the heart of Harrogate, these beautifully restored period homes offer stylish, character-filled accommodation just a short stroll from the town’s cafes, gardens, and transport links. Whether you’re planning a weekend of Shakespeare under the stars or a full theatrical tour of the region, Artists’ Cottages provide the comfort and charm to come home to after each performance. Book your stay today and let your Yorkshire theatre adventure begin in style.
