A team of well-known Harrogate figures and community leaders will be facing 'time behind bars' in aid of Harrogate Theatre next week.
The 'Jail and Bail' event will see the team of well-known Harrogate figures locked up and only released if they meet a fundraising target.
Volunteers will be doing ‘porridge’ for their entirely fictitious crimes at Harrogate Theatre on Monday (23rd February) and will have two hours hours to come up with their bail to ensure release.
During the event, they will have their mugshots taken, spend time in the exercise yard and most importantly, try to raise as much money as possible to secure their release.
Adam Daniel, Managing Director at Your Harrogate, said:
“We’re absolutely delighted to be teaming up with Harrogate Theatre for Jail and Bail. It’s a brilliant way to bring the community together, have a lot of fun and, most importantly, raise vital funds for such an important local venue.
“We’ve got some fantastic Harrogate characters taking part who are all great sports, and we’re looking forward to seeing if they can raise enough ‘bail’ to secure their freedom."
Natalie Rawel, Head of Marketing and Development at Harrogate Theatre, said:
“We’re really excited and thankful to be working with Your Harrogate on this fantastic event. Supporting Harrogate Theatre has never been more important. Following recent funding cuts, every single contribution makes a real difference.
"What many people don’t realise is that for each show we stage, we receive only around 20% of the ticket income. That unfortunately isn’t enough to sustain the breadth of work we do or to cover everything involved in keeping our historic building open and thriving for the community.
"Every pound of support helps safeguard the future of Harrogate Theatre and we are so grateful to all those who support us."
You can support the fundraising at https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/jail-and-bail or text HARROGATE to 70450 to donate £5.
Harrogate-based Sporting Influence Foundation to tackle 24 climbs in 24 hours
Giant vegetables take centre stage at Harrogate Autumn Flower Show
Alpamare waterpark to be sold to 'protect its future' with private investment
Roadworks causing growing disruption in Harrogate and Knaresborough, officials admit
Yorkshire artist brings Harrogate's Old Market Hall back to life
Martin House hosts first children's palliative care conference
Judge appointed to lead inquiry into North Yorkshire mental health trust
Harrogate group raise more than £40,000 with cycle to Bordeaux
Scotton pub wins Tripadvisor award for seventh year running
Almost 2,000 people sign Knaresborough landslip petition
Police appeal after Range Rover damaged in Knaresborough
St Aidan's teacher recognised at national Teacher of the Year Awards
Bramham Park to host its first Christmas market
Harvest gown unveiled for flower show's 50th anniversary
Ripon's Mario's Restaurant named among Tripadvisor's top 10%
Harrogate Rugby Club reveals plans for clubhouse expansion and padel courts
Police appeal after Lister House minibus vandalised in Ripon
Council urged to "show me the money" and provide evidence of home-to-school policy change savings
Kate Mosse and Prue Leith among stars of Harrogate Literature Festival
Ripon among UK's top cities for missing parcels
