Comedy comes to Ilkley Playhouse this weekend with the return of the Stagefright Comedy Club.
Saturday evening in the Wildman Studio, well known from The Royal Variety Performance, Live at the Apollo and Live from The Edinburgh Fringe, Scott Bennett [pictured below] frontlines the event. Scott was UK tour support for John Bishop and Jason Manford.

New Comedian of the Year Jack Maclean also performs. He was tour support for Josh Jones who describes him as 'one of the best new acts on the circuit.’
Amy Albright also joins the line-up who is described as 'a warm presence with undeniable taste for comical adventure’ and Micky P. Kerr, a Britain’s Got Talent finalist, brings the evening to a close.
Stagefright Comedy Club starts at 8pm and compered as usual by Anthony J. Brown.
Coming soon to Ilkley Playhouse:
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Wednesday 4th June - Open event, your chance to have a look around and be inspired to get involved.
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Friday 6th June - enjoy a night of classics performed by Edinburgh festival award-winning vocalist, Oliver Harris, and the amazing Oliver Harris Band!
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from Thursday 19th June - James Graham’s 'Labour of Love', running until 28th June.
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Friday 4th July - The Rob Dylan Band, tribute to the music of Bob Dylan.
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Saturday 5th July - Sandy Smith brings you A Night of the Stars.
To book tickets visit www.ilkleyplayhouse.co.uk or contact Ilkley Playhouse box office on 01943 609539.

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