Ralf Little, the acclaimed actor known for his roles in Death In Paradise and The Royle Family is to step into the shoes of secret service agent Alec Leamas in the stage adaptation of John le Carré’s iconic Cold War novel, The Spy Who Came […]
“…a fast-paced evening with a side of nostalgia…” Single White Female by John Lutz adapted by Rebecca Reid, Grand Opera House York By Sean Sable Don’t tell my mum, but I spent a fair bit of my teenage years watching […]
Grand Opera House York are thrilled to announce a change in leadership as they appoint Allie Long as Theatre Director. Allie joined ATG Entertainment in 2017 while studying at the University of York, starting in Front of House department before progressing through marketing, operational and […]
Ahead of the Tour, Mark Hadfield, Bob Barrett and Glynis Barber Discuss Bringing Agatha Christie’s Death on the Nile to the Stage Playing legendary detective Hercule Poirot in the European premiere of a new stage version of Death on the […]
The producers of the Olivier Award-nominated international smash hit musical THE CHOIR OF MAN today announce full casting for the show’s first ever UK & Ireland Tour, opening at New Wimbledon Theatre on Saturday 14 March 2026. Direct from the West End, […]
When Lee Mead was around 13 or 14 he appeared in a school production of Barnum in his home town of Southend-on-Sea as the show-hosting Ringmaster and recalls: “I had such a brilliant time and I thought the story and […]
“…a scary play for people who love to be scared…” The Woman in Black by Susan Hill adapted by Stephen Mallatratt Grand Opera House York By Sean Sable Being scared is my special hobby. Some people like to fix cars […]
Ahead of the opening of Cinderella which takes place on Saturday 6th December 2025, the Grand Opera House York are thrilled to announce their Pantomime for next year: The Further Adventures of Peter Pan: The Return of Captain Hook which is set to open December 2026. […]
The Woman in Black arrives in Grand Opera House York from Tue 13 Jan to Sat 17 Jan 2026 as part of its UK Tour. Here we speak with its director, Robin Herford. The Woman in Black ran for an […]
This year marks 70 years since the publication of Patricia Highsmith’s novel The Talented Mr Ripley. There have been numerous film and TV adaptations since then, plus a radio play and a stage version. But as writer and director Mark […]
Cinderella at the Grand Opera House York is set to be the city’s biggest Christmas show, boasting dazzling casting, glittering production values and a laugh-a-minute script. With a script by Jon Monie (writer of last year’s production of Beauty and the Beast & winner of Best Script […]
“This is my villain era,” says Kym Marsh, with a laugh so warm it is hard to imagine the multi-talented actress with her friendly, likeable persona, being remotely villainous. Yet, in her latest role, as Hedy, in the world premiere […]
Having made a stunning return to the Strictly dancefloor, Amy Dowden MBE, accompanied by fellow sensational Strictly Come Dancing star Carlos Gu, truly feels Reborn. Back on stage following a triumphant and acclaimed debut season, Amy and Carlos are heading to Grand Opera House York to […]
Celebrating the raw energy and timeless sound of one of Britain’s most iconic bands, The Kinks, the four-time Olivier Award winning musical SUNNY AFTERNOON returns for a UK tour, coming to Grand Opera House York on Tuesday 11 – Saturday […]
Second Half Productions and The Ink Factory present The Chichester Festival Theatre production of THE SPY WHO CAME IN FROM THE COLD Coming to Grand Opera House York in 2026. For the first time ever, a novel by John le Carré — […]
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