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Wharfedale's Got Talent!

A huge thank you to everyone who came along to audition for our forthcoming pantomime, Snow White. We were blown away by the enthusiasm, talent, and energy in the room, and it’s a real reminder of the amazing community spirit behind Upstagers.

To all who auditioned – well done! Casting decisions are never easy when the standard is so high, and we’re very excited to start bringing this magical production to life.

We can’t wait to share the finished show with you all at the King’s Hall in January 2026 – it promises to be a spectacular pantomime for all the family.
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7x award-winning pantomime!

What a night at the Wharfedale Festival of Theatre Awards 2025!

Out of fifteen nominations, we were thrilled to bring home an incredible nine awards – a true celebration of the amazing talent and dedication within our Upstagers family.

The evening was filled with joy, camaraderie, and admiration for the outstanding local amateur theatre community. A huge thank you to Yeadon Town Hall for hosting such a fantastic event.

Here’s what we were proud to win:
🏆 Best Pantomime – Dick Whittington
🏆 Best Director(s) – John Clark, Andrew Hewitt & Joey Wilby
🏆 Best Choreographer(s) – Lily Normington & Bea Whiteley
🏆 Best Stage Presentation – Dick Whittington
🏆 Best Programme – Andrew Tarbett
🏆 Best Villain – Sophie Holdsworth
🏆 Best Dame – Mike Riley
🏆 Best Principal Girl – Olivia Leather
🏆 Best Comedy Support – James Hepworth

We are immensely grateful to everyone who contributed to making Dick Whittington such a triumph. The production was a true team effort, brought to life by the passion, creativity, and hard work of the entire Upstagers team. ❤️

Special thanks to Paul Clarke for capturing the evening in photographs.

You can find out more about the Wharfedale Festival of Theatre at wharfedaletheatrefest.org.uk.
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Upstagers Academy

Upstagers has been providing a creative outlet for youngsters in the Ilkley area since 1987. We have a great team of teachers providing fulfilling, fun and beneficial classes to our next generation of Upstagers stars. Our students get the most out of their experience by building confidence and developing communication skills, whilst also having a lot of fun and meeting new friends. We're proud that many Upstagers alumni have created successful careers in theatre and other forms of performance.

Classes are available for six-year-olds up to young adults and take place at the Upstagers Barn opposite Ilkley railway station.

Click the button below to visit our Upstagers Academy mini-site.

Forthcoming shows

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Upstagers Theatre
2026 Pantomime

Snow White

23rd January - 31st January 2026
King's Hall, Ilkley
10 performances

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Upstagers Academy
Christmas Showcase

The Fright Before Christmas

19th November 2025
Yeadon Town Hall
Single performance

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Upstagers Theatre
2026 Summer Show

TBA

July 2026
King's Hall, Ilkley
5 performances

Banner video credits (in order):
Robin Hood - Set by DSH Pantomime Set Hire, Will Scarlett costume by Molly Limpets Theatrical Emporium, Ensemble costumes by Upstagers
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang - Set by Scenic Projects, costumes by Charades Theatrical Costume Hire
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - Set by Scenic Projects, Principal costumes by Molly Limpets Theatrical Emporium, Ensemble costumes by Upstagers
Cinderella - Set by Scenic Projects, Fairy Godmother & Unicorn costumes by Molly Limpets Theatrical Emporium, other costumes by Upstagers

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