York Theatre Royal announced that local Yorkshire actor Christian Mortimer will be returning to panto later this year to take on the role of Snow White’s dashing Prince. Christian, who charmed audiences last year in the role of Prince Michael of Moravia, will be reunited with York panto favourites in Snow White and the Seven […]
A biographic play with live music and guests from the world of rock and roll celebrating the extraordinary life of Dr Feelgood co-founder Wilko Johnson will be coming to York Theatre Royal later this year (10-12 Sep). A figure of immense influence in the […]
York Theatre Royal announced the full cast and creative team for its major UK revival of Margaret Atwood’s The Penelopiad. Joining the previously announced Amelia Bullmore in the leading role of Penelope are Nell Baker (Laertes), Danielle Bird (Eurycleia), Olivia Burton-Laws (Naiad Mother), Faye Campbell (Melantho), Pena Iiyambo (Helen), Kat Johns Burke (Antinous), Syakira Moeladi (Telemachus), and Charlie Russell (Odysseus). Directed by York Theatre Royal’s Creative Director Juliet Forster, the […]
York Theatre Royal have announced that West End Star Jenny Gayner (Chicago, Gangsta Granny) will star as the Wicked Queen in this year’s magical family panto Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, with Dean Whatton (Game of Thrones) leading the ‘Seven’ in the role of Sarge. Jenny and Dean join the talented cast which includes Richard David-Caine (Horrible Histories, Swashbuckle, Horrible […]
“…Funny, emotional, and ultimately tragic…” Venus and Adonis by William Shakespeare, York Theatre Royal By Sean Sable You want to know what was definitely not on my bingo card this year? An erotic love story with puppets. I mean, I […]
A vibrant new addition to the UK’s theatre calendar is set to launch in Yorkshire this summer, bringing together performers, writers, producers and audiences from across the region and beyond. The inaugural Yorkshire Fringe Festival will take place from 11–19 […]
Next month (16-18 Jul), York audiences will have the chance to see award-winning physical comedy A Brief Case of Crazy at York Theatre Royal. Written, directed and performed by Rowan Armitt-Brewster, the family-friendly show is inspired by the timeless genius of Mr Bean, Charlie Chaplin […]
Former Artistic Director of the Royal Shakespeare Company and renowned Shakespearean, Greg Doran, revives his celebrated production of Venus and Adonis, Shakespeare’s great narrative poem this June at York Theatre Royal Narrated by Simon Russell Beale and animated by a team of world-class puppeteers with live […]
“…exceptional performers…” In The Brain by Hofesh Shechter, York Theatre Royal By Sean Sable Every two years, the doors open to Shechter II: the only paid professional development programme of its kind for emerging contemporary dancers in the UK. With […]
A new version of the West End classic, The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) – rebooted and reimagined for 2026 – is coming to York Theatre Royal’s Main House stage next month (07-11 Jul). The worldwide comic phenomenon returns with this updated and […]
York Theatre Royal announces Amelia Bullmore will return to the stage to star as Penelope in the major UK revival of Margaret Atwood’s The Penelopiad, directed by the company’s Creative Director Juliet Forster. Bullmore last appeared on the stage in the critically acclaimed UK revival of Circle Mirror […]
“…fizzing with comedic energy…” Die Fledermaus by Johann Strauss, York Theatre Royal By Sean Sable Prince Orlofsky might have said that if you’ve seen one comedic Viennese operetta, you have seen them all. As a long-time opera lover, I can […]
The UK premiere and tour of Cuban Baroque, a new double bill from Acosta Danza has been announced, with the first performances to take place at York Theatre Royal on Thu 1 October – Sat 03 October. Blending the artistry of the Baroque period with the […]
This month (25-28 June), York Theatre Royal audiences can expect a special treat as a mischievous musical adaptation of Roald Dahl’s The Enormous Crocodile comes to the Main House stage. The Enormous Crocodile is weaving his way through the jungle in search of delicious […]
This Summer the studio at York Theatre Royal is once again being transformed into cabaret club The Old Paint Shop for an exciting season of shows. The season opens with a joyful celebration of Pride as we showcase a variety of work […]
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