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Paint & Print: Beryl Braddock, Judith Ellis & Pauline Brown
Tue 9 September - Fri 31 October
Beryl Braddock Since obtaining a Fine Art degree at Leeds and Goldsmiths as a mature student, Beryl has enjoyed more than forty years of drawing and painting. Various mediums are used in her work, in...Event type: Exhibitions
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Snake Davis Band 2025 (SOLD OUT)
Fri 26 September, 7.30pm
He’s still highly active and in-demand as a session player, cheering up records by the likes of Olly Murs and Shania Twain lately, and playing to crowds of up to 70,000 with Japanese rock ...Event type: Music
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Imogen Cooper - 2025
Sat 27 September, 7.30pm
Programme BACH ARR. KEMPFF Nun freut euch, lieben Christen g'meinBACH ARR. BUSONI Chorale-prelude, Nun komm' der Heiden Heiland, BWV.659SCHUBERT Four Impromptus, D. 899 (Op. 90)-Interval-BEETHOVEN 7 ...Event type: Music
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Four Letters of Love (12A)
Wed 1 October, 7.30pm
Four Letters of Love is a romantic drama directed by Polly Steele, adapted from Niall Williams' 1997 novel – starring Pierce Brosnan, Helena Bonham Carter, Gabriel Byrne, Fionn O'Shea, and Ann S...Event type: Film
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Alchemy Live - The Music of Dire Straits
Sat 4 October, 7.30pm
Alchemy Live were formed in 2020 by life long Dire Straits fans Martin Ledger and Neil Scott. Having dreamed of starting a Dire Straits tribute band for many years but neither having the time to do it...Event type: Music
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Trees & Stars Willow Weaving with Janice Burley
Sun 5 October, 10am / 1.30pm
Spend the morning weaving willow trees of various sizes. You could create one large one, or lots of smaller ones. Or maybe a combination of the two? As they are flat they can be used as table mats are...Event type: Workshops
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The Arts Society Helmsley: Pots and Frocks - The World of Grayson Perry from Essex Punk Potter to Superstar National Treasure.
Mon 6 October, 7.30pm
Ian Swankie A Londoner with a passion for art and architecture, Ian is an official guide at Tate Modern, Tate Britain, Guildhall Art Gallery and St Paul’s Cathedral, and gives tours around each...Event type: Talks
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The Life of Chuck (15)
Wed 8 October, 7.30pm
The Life of Chuck is a 2025 American fantasy drama film written and directed by Mike Flanagan. It is based on the novella of the same name by Stephen King, whic...Event type: Film
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Suthering
Fri 10 October, 7.30pm
Powerful songwriting with traditional folk influences, Suthering offer an authentic and engaging performance of self-penned songs for our times.SUTHERING consists of Julu and Heg, whose harmonies weav...Event type: Music
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HAC Studio Bar Open Mic Oct 2025
Sat 11 October, 7.30pm
A social evening in HAC’s studio bar with the opportunity to hear local musicians and artists perform. The bar will be open serving beer from Helmsley Brewery and Brass Castle Brewery, an assort...Event type: Music, Spoken Word, Other
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Cool Notes Big Band
Sun 12 October, 2.30pm
Serious swing, plenty of sass, and just the right amount of brass! Cool Notes Big Band are made up of local musicians that share a love of great big band jazz, performing a range of music that crosses...Event type: Music
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SoulCanvas - The Spirit World
Sun 12 October, 10am- 12pm
A sacred creative and transformational circle where art and journaling become your medicine. Each session blends intuitive painting or mixed media with guided journaling and soulful prompts. You don&r...Event type: Workshops
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The Roses (12A)
Sun 19 October - Wed 29 October, 7.30pm
Life seems easy for picture-perfect couple Ivy and Theo: successful careers, a loving marriage, great kids. But beneath the façade of their supposed ideal life, a storm is brewing – as Th...Event type: Film
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Forest Watercolour Workshop with Ione Harrison
Sun 19 October, 10am - 1pm
This workshop focuses on capturing the atmospheric beauty of forests at this time of year using exciting watercolour techniques. Embrace your creativity and learn new skills in a fun and supportive en...Event type: Workshops
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Eddington (18)
Wed 22 October, 7.30pm
In May of 2020, a standoff between a small-town sheriff (Joaquin Phoenix) and mayor (Pedro Pascal) sparks a powder keg as neighbour is pitted against neighbour in Eddington, New Mexico....Event type: Film
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Clap Trap Theatre: Blindfold
Thu 23 October, 7.30pm
A ghost story by BAFTA-nominated writer, Tom Needham Featuring Natasha Jones, Florrie Stockbridge and Cal Stockbridge In 1914, two boyhood friends went to fight for their country—only one ca...Event type: Theatre
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The Alex Hamilton Band
Sat 25 October, 8pm
With father Nick Hamilton on bass and Martin Bell on drums, the Alex Hamilton Band are a Blues/Rock trio of exceptional power and dynamics. Original Blues/Rock/Americana in style, they combine melodic...Event type: Music
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Henry Normal - The Slideshow
Sun 26 October, 8pm
A multi-MEdia spectacular with the emphasis on the ‘me’. This show celebrates my meteoric rise to z celebrity status together with my joyous and inevitable slide into physical and mental ...Event type: Spoken Word, Talks
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Creative Circus - Art Workshops
Tue 28 October - Wed 29 October, 10am / 1pm
Roll up Roll up. Attention all budding artists! The Creative Circus is landing at Helmsley Arts Centre this October half term for a series of exciting workshops with local artist Nicola Hutchinson &n...Event type: Workshops, Family
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National Theatre Live - Mrs Warren's Profession
Thu 30 October, 7pm
By Bernard Shaw Directed by Dominic Cooke Five-time Olivier Award winner Imelda Staunton (The Crown) joins forces with her real-life daughter Bessie Carter (Bridgerton) for the very first time,...Event type: Film, Screening
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Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale (PG)
Sat 1 November - Wed 5 November, 7.30pm
The cinematic return of the global phenomenon, follows the Crawley family and their staff as they enter the 1930s. DOWNTON ABBEY: THE GRAND FINALE, the cinematic return of the global phenomenon, ...Event type: Film
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Little Seeds Music: Cinderella Ice Cream Seller
Sat 1 November, 2.30pm
Written and composed by David Gibb Get your dessert spoons ready for a tale of perseverance, princes, palace balls, glass slippers and, um, ice cream? Over the last four decades, Cinderella’s ...Event type: Theatre, Family, Music
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The Arts Society Helmsley: What really happened on Easter Island?
Mon 3 November, 7.30pm
PAUL BAHN Studied archaeology at the University of Cambridge, and completed PhD thesis (1979) on the prehistory of the French Pyrenees. Has held post-doctoral fellowships, at Liverpool and London, pl...Event type: Talks
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Forms of Water: Jessica Shaw
Tue 4 November - Fri 27 February
Based on the edge of the North York Moors, Jessica is an artist printmaker exploring the impact of water & ice on our landscape over time. Combining screenprint, woodcut, monoprint & etc...Event type: Exhibitions
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Hejira - Celebrating Joni Mitchell
Sat 8 November, 7.30pm
‘Hejira’ is an outstanding 7-piece band set up to celebrate and honour the masterpiece works of Joni Mitchell, mostly from the late ‘70s. Having released the albums ‘The Hissin...Event type: Music
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SoulCanvas - Self Belief
Sun 9 November, 10am- 12pm
A sacred creative and transformational circle where art and journaling become your medicine. Each session blends intuitive painting or mixed media with guided journaling and soulful prompts. You don&r...Event type: Workshops
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Angels Willow Weaving with Janice Burley
Sun 9 November, 10am - 12.30pm
As we get closer to the festive season you can create your own natural willow angel. We’ll shape the body first, then you can decide on the shape of the wings and any other details you want to ...Event type: Workshops
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A Big Bold Beautiful Journey (TBC)
Wed 12 November, 7.30pm
Some doors bring you to your past. Some doors lead you to your future. And some doors change everything. Sarah (Margot Robbie) and David (Colin Farrell) are single strangers who meet at a mutual frien...Event type: Film
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Ensemble 360
Sun 16 November, 2.30pm
Benjamin Nabarro and Claudia Ajmone-Marsan, ViolinsRachel Roberts, ViolaGemma Rosefield, CelloTim Horton, Piano Immerse yourself in an evening of chamber music at its finest, as Ensemble 360 brings t...Event type: Music
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Materialists (15)
Wed 19 November, 7.30pm
An ambitious young New York City matchmaker finds herself torn between the perfect match and her imperfect ex....Event type: Film
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Rant 2025
Fri 21 November, 7.30pm
Having recently celebrated a decade or touring together Scotland’s ‘chamber-folk’ quartet RANT released their latest album ‘SPIN’ to much critical acclaim last year. A bo...Event type: Music
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The Book of Darkness & Light Present - A Christmas Carol
Sat 22 November, 7.30pm
by Charles Dickensadapted by Adam Z. Robinson Marley was dead… to begin with. The Book of Darkness & Light Theatre Company present their ghostly adaption of this most beloved fes...Event type: Theatre
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Starry Night Watercolour Workshop with Ione Harrison - Cancelled
Sun 23 November, 10am - 1pm
This workshop will now be held on Sunday 30th November at Wath Court https://www.ioneharrison.co.uk/service-page/starry-night-watercolour-workshop-5?referral=service_list_widget ...Event type: Workshops
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HAC Studio Bar Open Mic NOV 2025
Sat 29 November, 7.30pm
A social evening in HAC’s studio bar with the opportunity to hear local musicians and artists perform. The bar will be open serving beer from Helmsley Brewery and Brass Castle Brewery, an assort...Event type: Music, Spoken Word, Other
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Weave a Wall Hanging Workshop with West Plum Studios
Sun 30 November, 1pm - 4pm
Join us for a lovely afternoon of relaxed crafting learning to create your own woven wall hanging. Sophie will guide you through all the steps from start to finish. You will learn how...Event type: Workshops
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Weave a Bookmark Workshop With West Plum Studios
Sun 30 November, 10am- 12pm
Join us for a lovely morning of relaxed crafting learning to weave your own bookmark. Sophie will guide you through all the steps from start to finish. You will learn how to set up your weaving, lear...Event type: Workshops
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1812 Pantomime Robin Hood's Helmsley Adventure
Sat 6 December - Sun 14 December, 2.30pm / 7.30pm
A Traditional Panto with a Knock Knock Joke ContestBy Martin Vander WeyerDirected by Natasha Jones Robin Hood’s in Helmsley? Oh yes he is — rescuing the lovely Maid Marian from the wicked...Event type: Theatre, Family, Music
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National Theatre Live - The Fifth Step
Wed 17 December, 7pm
By David Ireland Directed by Finn den Hertog Olivier Award-winner Jack Lowden (Slow Horses, Dunkirk) is joined by Emmy and BAFTA-winner Martin Freeman (The Hobbit, The Responder) in the critically a...Event type: Screening, Film
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Winter Wonderband
Thu 18 December, 7.30pm
Winter Wonderband are a chamber folk quartet with Saul Rose on melodeon (Faustus, War Horse, Waterson Carthy) & Maclaine Colston on hammered dulcimer (Pressgang, Kings of Calicutt) joined by Beth ...Event type: Music
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The Steelers play Steely Dan
Sat 17 January, 7.30pm
A rare chance to hear the music of the US band Steely Dan played live. The Steelers, a 9 - piece band composed of musicians from around the UK, will perform a selection of timeless classics fro...Event type: Music
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National Theatre Live - Hamlet
Thu 22 January, 7pm
By William Shakespeare Directed by Robert Hastie Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera (Life of Pi) is Hamlet in this fearless, contemporary take on Shakespeare’s famous tragedy. Trapped be...Event type: Screening, Film
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Justin Moorhouse: The Greatest Performance of My Life 2026
Fri 23 January, 8pm
Get ready for an unforgettable experience as Justin returns with "The Greatest Performance of My Life". After a successful and extensively extended tour of his 2022 show Stretch and Think (which you ...Event type: Comedy
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Snake Davis & special guest Sumudu
Sat 24 January, 7.30pm
Snake with Sumudu Raised in Scunthorpe, now London-based, Sumudu has been a natural performer from a young age, singing, playing guitar and piano and writing songs. She made her TV debut on BBCs &ld...Event type: Music
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SoulCanvas - Spells and Manifesting
Sun 25 January, 10am- 12pm
A sacred creative and transformational circle where art and journaling become your medicine. Each session blends intuitive painting or mixed media with guided journaling and soulful prompts. You don&r...Event type: Workshops
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Pottery Power with The Wilson Sisters
Sun 25 January, 10.30am - 1.30pm
Ever fancied having a go at pottery? Now’s your chance! Join us for Pottery Power with The Wilson Sisters at in the Studio Bar at Helmsley Arts Centre and create three ceramic pieces - including...Event type: Workshops
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Simon Yates of Touching the Void - My Mountain Life
Fri 30 January, 7.30pm
A fascinating and humorous evening, acclaimed by both regular theatre patrons and outdoor enthusiasts alike! On the remote Siula Grande in Peru in June 1985, mountaineer Simon Yates found himself in ...Event type: Talks
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HAC Studio Bar Open Mic Jan 2026
Sat 31 January, 7.30pm
A social evening in HAC’s studio bar with the opportunity to hear local musicians and artists perform. The bar will be open serving beer from Helmsley Brewery and Brass Castle Brewery, an assort...Event type: Music, Spoken Word, Other
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Simeon Walker
Fri 6 February, 7.30pm
Versatile and prolific Leeds-based pianist & composer Simeon Walker has quickly emerged as a leading light in the burgeoning modern classical scene. Alongside a busy performance and touring schedu...Event type: Music
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Jez Lowe & The Bad Pennies
Fri 13 February, 7.30pm
Jez Lowe and The Bad Pennies have been playing their songs and music of Northern England for over two decades around the folk festivals, clubs and concert stages of the world. “Acoustic simplici...Event type: Music
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Fladam: Astro-Norma and the Cosmic Piano
Sun 15 February, 2.30pm
‘Norma’s piano playing is out of this world… and so is she!’ Fladam Theatre are back with an intergalactic musical adventure for the whole family. Norma dreams of going into...Event type: Family, Theatre, Music
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Art Carnival - A Trip Around The World Workshops
Tue 17 February - Wed 18 February, 10am, 10.30am and 1pm
Come join local Artist Nicola Hutchinson for a delightful art workshop this half term, where we will embark on a magical adventure as we dive into the fascinating world of art inspired by different cu...Event type: Workshops, Family
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Megson 2026
Fri 20 February, 7.30pm
‘Simply Brilliant’ The Sunday Express ‘Savagely perceptive lyrics, ear catching vocals & melodies to die for’ Louder Than War Four times nominated in the BBC ...Event type: Music
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The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde
Sat 21 February, 7.30pm
By Robert Louis Stevenson Adapted and performed by Mark Stratford 'Jekyll and Hyde' - a mystery tale about the timeless conflict between good and evil - caused a sensation when it was publis...Event type: Theatre
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SoulCanvas - The Goddess Journey
Sun 22 February, 10am- 12pm
A sacred creative and transformational circle where art and journaling become your medicine. Each session blends intuitive painting or mixed media with guided journaling and soulful prompts. You don&r...Event type: Workshops
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SoulCanvas - Grounding
Sun 8 March, 10am- 12pm
A sacred creative and transformational circle where art and journaling become your medicine. Each session blends intuitive painting or mixed media with guided journaling and soulful prompts. You don&r...Event type: Workshops
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ROB ROUSE: FUNNY BONES
Fri 20 March, 8pm
ROB ROUSE: FUNNY BONES UK TOUR 2026 Star of BBC’s Upstart Crow, 8 Out of 10 Cats, The Friday Night Project and Dave’s One Night Stand. “He’s a man with genuinely funny bon...Event type: Comedy
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SoulCanvas - Beltane
Sun 26 April, 10am- 12pm
A sacred creative and transformational circle where art and journaling become your medicine. Each session blends intuitive painting or mixed media with guided journaling and soulful prompts. You don&r...Event type: Workshops
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How to Write a Novel with Kate Gray - May 2026
Sun 10 May, 10am - 4pm
This event has been rescheduled from Sep 2025. If you have tickets our box office team will be in touch. Thank you for your patience. Team HAC Have you ever wanted to write a novel but don’t kn...Event type: Workshops
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Tom Stade - Naughty By Nature
Sat 16 May, 8pm
Direct from the Edinburgh festival, and his last smash-hit nationwide tour, the legendary Canadian stand-up star is back on the road with a brand-new show. Join Tom as he playfully dishes out more of...Event type: Comedy
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Ian Smith: Foot Spa Half Empty
Fri 29 May, 8pm
Ian Smith: Foot Spa Half Empty Tickets on sale on Wednesday 27th August from 11am! Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee Ian Smith (co-host of the Northern News podcast) heads back out on tour with a...Event type: Comedy
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Christina Alden and Alex Patterson
Sat 30 May, 7.30pm
Please note this event has now been rescheduled to 30th May 2026. If you have tickets, our box office will be in touch. Thank you for your patience while we organise this. Team HAC Christina ...Event type: Music
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