We’re delighted to announce our 106th season of quality local theatre in Huddersfield.
Quality local theatre in Huddersfield since 1920
Once again, we’re bringing four great plays to our two venues, with a mixture that’s sure to have something for everyone.
We’ve the amateur premier of a satire from a well-known name, an irreverent comedy featuring a well-known personality, a classic drama, and a festive favourite!
So join us at the Lawrence Batley Theatre, Huddersfield, and Longwood Mechanics Hall for one more season of quality theatre.
We’re looking for expressions of interest from directors too, so if that’s you, get in touch! Drop us a line at casting[@]huddersfieldthespians.co.uk outlining your experience and interest.
The Plays
The Unfriend
by Steven Moffat
October 2025, Lawrence Batley Theatre
While on holiday, Peter and Debbie befriend Elsa: a lusty, Trump-loving widow from Denver, USA. She’s less than woke but kind of wonderful. They agree to stay in touch – because no one ever really does, do they? Do they?
The Flint Street Nativity
by Tim Firth
December 2025, Longwood Mechanics Hall
Mizzis Horrocks’ class of seven-year-olds is about to perform their nativity play at Flint Street Junior School for the proud mums and dads – and the occasional social worker. Squabbles arise when Gabriel wants to play Mary, the Star grumbles he’s not a proper star like they have at NASA, Herod won’t stop waving to his mum and dad and the subversive Innkeeper is determined to liven up the traditional script. And then the stick insect escapes…
Educating Rita
By Willy Russell
March 2026, Longwood Mechanics Hall
Frank is a tutor of English in his fifties whose disillusioned outlook on life drives him to drink and bury himself in his books. Enter Rita, a forthright 26-year-old hairdresser who is eager to learn…
Backstairs Billy
By Marcelo Dos Santos
June 2026, Lawrence Batley Theatre
1979. Clarence House, London. The Queen Mother’s receptions are in full swing, and the champagne is flowing. Guiding the proceedings is William ‘Billy’ Tallon, page of the backstairs, keeper of the keys, holder of the royal corgis – and the royal secrets.
