63scenery. If you look up to the ceiling you
will see a series of holes from which
were once pumped fragrant smells, like
lavender. This was due to the fact that
the Victorian audiences of the day did
not pay much attention to their
personal hygiene.
The theatre has a resident ghost
called Alice who has most recently been
seen in the stalls. She often leaves a
lingering smell of peppermint in her
wake! I have been involved with
Harrogate Theatre since I was a
teenager performing as a dancer in the
annual pantomime and have worked
here for 13 years. The theatre feels like a
second home to me. There’s a real
family feel to the organisation and I
absolutely love working here.
Harrogate is special at Christmas. The
local shops and traders make a brilliant
effort with festive window displays which
beautifully complement the Christmas
lights around the town. The theatre’s
annual pantomime is an integral part of a
Harrogate Christmas and the cast is
usually involved in the switching on of
the lights in November. After such a long
time closed due to the pandemic and a
massive re-roofing project, we are so
excited to be back this year with our
magical production of Cinderella. This
will be packed with festive fun and is
suitable for families of all ages.Tickets are available from
harrogatetheatre.co.uk or by calling
07762 159115Harrogate Theatre
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