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Aug 2021

Last Updated: 09/08/2021
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Former London based actor to set up theatre company in Harrogate

by Suzannah Rogerson

| 10 Aug, 2021
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Tony Kirkland has been acting and teaching in London but now, semi-retired, has moved his family to Bilton and set his sights of producing high-quality studio theatre with the help of the local community.

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Tony Kirkland has been acting for over 30 years and now wants to set up a community-based group in Harrogate to put on shows.

Mr Kirkland has featured in the BAFTA-winning film Fish Tank and Rocks which is currently on Netflix.

After acting and teaching English in London for much of his adult-life he has now moved to Bilton with his young family.

He says he's not ready to give up on his passions in theatre and hopes other like-minded people will get involved. His aim is to  put on "low-budget but high quality performances" in the district.

Mr Kirkland says he doesn't know many local people yet after only moving in January this year. He's now putting a call-out for drama enthusiasts and theatre lovers to get in touch.

He has already set up Interact Harrogate and is now looking for his cast and backstage crew:

"It's quite a task because I don't know anyone but I'm hoping to get a group together. I'm looking for actors, they don't have to have huge experience just share my passion and energy."






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He hopes to put on around three to four shows a year with the first before the end of this year.

Mr Kirkland says he has a few ideas for his first show including Trafford Tanzi by Clare Luckham or Bouncers by John Godber.

As well as people Mr Kirkland is also on the hunt for a performance space and welcomes ideas.

Anyone interested in getting involved can message @interactharrogate on instagram or email kirklandanthony@hotmail.com.