On Valentine’s Day, Harrogate Theatre is asking people to share their theatre love stories to form the base for its next community performance.
Last year the theatre got local people involved in its Our Gate production and now it wants to do so again.
It is looking for 122 love stories linked to Harrogate Theatre, to match it being open for 122 years.
It could be a story about meeting a best friend in the stalls, or locking eyes with your sweetheart across the stage, or even a production that made you fall in love with the theatre. The stories will then serve as a backdrop for performances in August.
The project was inspired by a photograph, seen by chief executive David Bown, of a wedding reception held at the theatre in 1961. He said:
“It prompted me to contemplate how many love stories does this amazing building have to tell. Harrogate Theatre has been at the centre of our community for over a century, it has many poignant tales to share.”
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The community show will be put on by local playwright and community producer Rachael Halliwell and director Amie Burns-Walker.
Ms Halliwell said:
“I’m absolutely thrilled to have been commissioned by Harrogate Theatre to return with Amie Burns-Walker to make our biggest and boldest community play to date, but we cannot do it without you.
“We need local participants of all ages to join us on this production – not just actors but anyone who is up for being creative and telling stories with us.”
To share you story or get involved on or back stage email love@harrogatetheatre.co.uk.
Workshops start in March with performances taking place in early August. Participation is open to everyone aged 13 and above and no experience is necessary.