THERE are wonders galore under the roof of Ilkley Playhouse: a veritable box of delights. November brings guitar riffs, some bold brass, ice cream, plus poetic lyrics: courtesy of, respectively, The Guiseley Brothers, Otley Brass Band, The Last Resort and The Rob Dylan Band.

The combined talents of the Guiseley Brothers and the Otley Brass Band will be filling the Wildman Studio on Saturday, November 17 – the former bringing memorable classics from the 1960s and 70s, the latter bearing a good dose of Yorkshire Brass.

The Last Resort, meanwhile, comes to the Playhouse on Friday, November 23via Falling Stars, a theatre group known for their immersive performance style – they like to involve the audience at the heart of the action, and make you feel as if they are experiencing life with the characters.

The Last Resort explores the day in the life of a bustling, northern seaside resort town. It begins with the dawn milk float and finishes with sunset on the cliffs high above the town. The cast take several parts each in this picture-postcard view of life in a contemporary British resort.

Next comes lyrical poetry, in the guise of the Rob Dylan band and Jester B. The Rob Dylan Band are a group of musicians who share a passion for the music of – well… Bob Dylan. Their performance captures the spirit of the Rolling Thunder Revue, with dynamic playing and powerful vocals. Jester B return to the Wildman studio with their classic vocal harmonies. Both groups have videos on Youtube if you’d like to hear what they’re all about.

December has yet more in store. Saturday 1st sees the return of the popular Stagefright stand-up comedy night. This month there’s Seymore Mace, as seen on The Dave’s One-Night Stand, The Weird World Of Russell Brand, and The Stand-Up Show. He’ll be joined by Jack Carroll, 2013 Britain’s Got Talent finalist - he’s since worked with Jason Manford and Vic Reeves, and appeared on Sunday Night At The Palladium and It’s Been A Funny Old Week. There’ll be full support, plus the usual compere Anthony J Brown.

Looking even further ahead, there’s Peter Leech’s adaptation of Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, which runs from December 5 to 15. Some performances have already sold out, so don’t delay in buying tickets for this parcel of festive cheer.

Finally, for those who fancy themselves as whodunnit detectives, the chance to be a detective for the night! Join us for a murder mystery night with A Murder Of Crows by Pat Riley. In groups of up to ten, you listen to the clues in a short play and then tell us who, in your view, dunnit – and more importantly, your list of evidence. After a pie-and-pea supper and a few more drinks, relax and take in the denouement!

For more information and tickets, go to www.ilkleyplayhouse.co.ukor call the box office on 01943 609539 during box office opening hours.

Claire Emmott