The Knaresborough Eleven

---- The Knaresborough Eleven RETURNS for 2026----

Another chance to see the original play inspired by the real events of
the Knaresborough Castle Riot in 1886. The Knaresborough Eleven tells
the story of a community standing together in the face of injustice.

🎭 A play
🖋️written by Clare Lucy and John Westmancoat
📍 to be performed at Knaresborough Castle
📆 Sunday 28th June 11am, 1pm, 3pm and 5pm
⏰Run Time - Approx 60mins

Devised through community workshops, the play draws on local research
conducted by Howard Johnson, a descendent of one of the Rioters, Jackie
Glew, who wrote The Extraordinary Tale of the Castle Yard Riot, and is
proudly supported by the Knaresborough Museum, Rabbit Head Productions
Ltd and Knaresborough Town Council.