Keighley Playhouse

General information

It was back in June 1947 that Mr Frederick Pye, together with seven like-minded people, gathered in a private house in Oakworth to discuss the viability of forming a small, amateur group for the staging of plays. The Keighley Little Theatre - as it was then known - presented, ‘When We Are Married’ playing to a supportive and enthusiastic audience. He directed and costumed this first ever production as well as appearing as the inebriate photographer, a role he reprised on at least three occasions. He continued to appear on stage as well as directing productions for other societies across Yorkshire and the name ‘Fred Pye’ became synonymous throughout the area with ‘theatre’. Mr Pye was instrumental in securing the lease on the premises in Devonshire Street we occupy today. He was a talented and creative theatrical costumier and many of his beautifully crafted gowns still hang in the Playhouse Wardrobe and often grace the stage in many of our period productions.

Some 66 years later Keighley Playhouse continues to perform plays to the delight of much of its audience, ranging from Comedies to Farces and from Dramas to Thrillers.

Season tickets can be bought (seven for the price of six), thus ensuring a guaranteed seat for every production.

The bar is open from 7:00pm and curtain up at 7.30pm. Drinks can be pre ordered for the interval and tea and biscuits can also be brought to your seat during the interval. The theatre is equipped with hearing enhancement to make your visit a pleasurable experience.

We have recently added new features to give the theatre that professional appearance.

Street parking is available and we are less than ten minutes walk from the train station and only five minutes walk from the bus station.

Website: www.keighleyplayhouse.co.uk
Email: keighleyplayhouse@btinternet.com
Booking Office:07599 890 769
Address: 5 Devonshire Street, Keighley, BD21 2BH