About Us

Upstagers is a youth theatre group based in Ilkley, West Yorkshire. We currently put on two main shows a year - a pantomime in late January and a musical summer show in mid July. Our performers tend to be aged 6 to 25(ish). We are proud members of NODA and supporters of the Wharfedale Festival of Theatre Awards.

In addition to our shows, we also run classes in Drama, Singing and Performance through our Upstagers Academy, which are all run at our home at the Upstagers Barn in Ilkley (opposite Ilkley station).

We are also a registered charity (no. 1041989) run by a great team of hard-working volunteers. As a charity, we rely on the hard work of the volunteers in our amazing Upstagers family, so don't tend to offer paid work, but we welcome any offers of help. All our income goes into the running of our premises, Academy classes and shows. If you would like to donate to our charity then please click the link to enthuse.com below to donate and thank you so much!

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List of Upstagers Shows

We've been putting on shows since 1987, here's our catalogue of main shows (excluding Upstagers Academy and Dramovox shows)….

1987 Tin Pan Ali
1988 Cinderella
1988 The Young Ones
1989 Mother Goose
1989 The Wiz
1990 Dick Whittington
1990 Godspell
1991 Aladdin
1991 Grease
1992 Robin Hood
1992 Little Shop of Horrors
1993 There Was an Old Woman
1993 Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat
1994 Sinbad the Sailor
1994 Robin, Prince of Sherwood
1995 Jack and the Beanstalk
1995 Our Day Out
1995 Anything Goes
1996 Robinson Crusoe
1996 Dazzle
1996 Slice of Saturday Night
1997 Cinderella
1997 Dracula Spectacular
1997 Oklahoma
1998 Dick Whittington
1998 Peter Pan
1998 Guys & Dolls
1999 Aladdin
1999 Bugsy Malone
1999 Grease
2000 Mother Goose
2000 The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe
2000 Fame
2001 Snow White
2001 Back and Forth
2001 Shake, Ripple & Roll
2001 Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
2002 Jack and the Beanstalk
2002 The Demon Headmaster
2002 42nd Street
2003 Sleeping Beauty
2003 Godspell
2003 Barnum
2004 Little Red Riding Hood
2004 The Wiz
2004 The Boyfriend
2005 Robinson Crusoe
2005 Fame
2005 Guys & Dolls
2006 Babes in the Wood
2006 The Witches of Eastwick
2006 Billy
2006 Stepping Out

2007 Beauty & the Beast
2007 Les Misérables - School Edition
2007 The Wiz
2007 Biloxi Blues
2008 Sinbad the Sailor
2008 High School Musical
2008 The Full Monty
2009 Mother Goose
2009 Annie
2009 Oliver!
2010 Dick Whittington
2010 Return to The Forbidden Planet
2010 West Side Story
2011 Aladdin
2011 A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
2011 Billy Elliot The Musical
2012 Red Riding Hood
2012 Summer Holiday The Musical
2012 Miss Saigon - School Edition
2012 Friday Night is Music Night
2013 Cinderella
2013 Little Shop of Horrors
2013 Children of Eden
2013 Tonight is Music Night
2014 Snow White
2014 Les Misérables - School Edition
2014 Sister Act
2014 Tonight is Music Night
2015 Dick Whittington
2015 Upstaged
2015 Anything Goes
2015 Tonight is Music Night
2016 Peter Pan
2016 Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat – Youth Group Production
2016 Upstaged
2017 Jack and the Beanstalk
2017 Starlight Express – Youth Group Production
2018 Aladdin
2018 Grease
2019 Sleeping Beauty
2019 Legally Blonde The Musical
2020 Sinbad
2022 Goldilocks and the Three Bears
2022 Young Frankenstein The Musical
2023 Cinderella
2023 Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
2024 Robin Hood
2024 Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
2025 Dick Whittington

Discover Ilkley

The picturesque town of Ilkley is situated in the Wharfe Valley, at the southern end of the Yorkshire Dales. The former spa town rose to fame in the nineteenth century when thousands visited for the fresh invigorating air and first-class hotels. The town may no longer be a premier health resort but it is still renowned for its fresh air, moorland and beautiful countryside with a selection of quality accommodation.

The town is famous for its moor and you'll find fantastic countryside and walks for all abilities on your doorstep. The town is also home to one of the largest cycling clubs in the country.

Ilkley is the ideal place to relax and treat yourself. There are excellent restaurants and independent shops selling everything from gifts to vintage clothes and books. Enjoy afternoon tea at the famous Bettys Cafe and Tea Rooms or enjoy one of the many events which take place throughout the year.

There are a number of events throughout the year in addition to Upstagers' shows, such as Ilkley Literature Festival and Real Food Ilkley Markets. Click the link below to learn more about our beautiful town.

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