Updates
Read Updates From Rachael Halliwell
Read the latest updates from Rachael Halliwell, a playwright, performer and vintage lass. Her mission is to amplify Northern Voices, Female led narrative and drama that is framed through a female gaze. Currently, Rachael is an Associate Artist with Harrogate Theatre and Elysium Theatre
Join us and help create Our Gate
We are looking for a few more participants to join our dynamic, immersive community play and represent our community. Take a look and get in touch
Our Gate Radio Episode 2
Check out our latest episode which focuses on the upcoming local elections and showcases music from local artists Diesel Keys featuring India Button and Malcolm Purvis
The Spa Collective Podcast
The Spa Collective is a show for the young people of Harrogate to get their voices heard. Hosted by local activist and collective founding member Til Milner.
#OurGate
Our Gate Radio Episode 1
We are absolutely delighted to share our new community radio show and showcase our incredible local talent. For this episode we talk to Dr Forrest Pierson about the recent rejected plans by Harrogate Spring Water to expand into the Pinewoods. Followed by calls in response from listeners and music from local talent Freddie Cleary with his track, Mercy
Our Gate R&D
We have had the most incredible four weeks working on this community play for Harrogate supported by Arts Council England. Take a look at what we have been up to
Our Gate Radio

Welcome to Our Gate – a little teaser of what’s to come on Our Gate Radio and Podcast
Our Gate
The incredible work and feedback of our R&D participants – we cannot wait to get started on the next stage of Our Gate

‘One of a Kind’ Covid 19 Monologue Commission
Author Rachael Halliwell goes straight for emotion—One Of A Kind is a bittersweet monologue that moves from gentle reminiscing about family life in the past to trying to cope with tragedy.
British Theatre Guide
The Covid – 19 Monologues

I’m thrilled to have been commissioned by Elysium Theatre to create a new short play. ‘One of a Kind’ will premiere online in September. Watch this space!
Same Storm – a call to arms film to support Harrogate Theatre
Our call to arms
Harrogate Theatre has been an integral part of my life for the last 35 years. Harrogate needs Harrogate Theatre. I will fight with every fibre of my being to save it and it’s extraordinary team. It was fantastic to work with such firecrackers Amie Walker Katie Greenhalf Rachel Auty – incredibly proud of this film. ‘Don’t stop now ‘ Please share and support
Women On Tap- A Conversation on Women in Theatre
I’m thrilled to have been asked to host this important panel discussion. Join us on Thursday 7th May via Zoom and don’t stop now!
