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The Holroyd Community Theatre
A Year of Creativity,

Connection, and

Community

The Holroyd Community Theatre (HCT) has celebrated another outstanding
year, reinforcing its role as a vibrant cultural cornerstone for the region.
Throughout the 2024–2025 academic year, the theatre welcomed

thousands through its doors, delivering an ambitious programme of
performances, workshops, and community events that inspired creativity
and forged connections across generations.

Between September 2024 and July 2025, Festive spirit was also in full swing with the
the HCT attracted 11,108 audience members, much-loved Christmas Floral Workshop, and a
engaged 1,088 people in creative projects, and charity Wine Tasting Evening raised an impressive
supported 332 weekly participants across its £2,500 for the Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt
wide-ranging activities. These figures reflect the Charity. These events not only brought people
theatre’s growing reach and enduring relevance together but also demonstrated the HCT’s
within the local and regional arts scene. commitment to both celebration and community.

Among the standout moments of the year was a Reflecting on the year’s success, Creative Director
powerful staging of Pagliacci by Mid Wales Opera, Michael Jenkins said:
presented as part of a regional tour. Despite
wintry conditions, a BOOKA author evening We are thrilled to see the HCT
featuring bestselling writers Karen M. McManus thriving and growing year on year.
and Jennifer Lynn Barnes went ahead—a The range of events and the number
testament to the dedication of both guests and of people engaging with the arts
audiences. Meanwhile, Derwen College’s uplifting
production of The Wizard of Oz won hearts, with here is a testament to the hard work
support dog Teddy stealing the spotlight as Toto. of our team and the passion of our
community. ”

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