“…one of the most exhilarating pieces I’ve seen this year…” London City Ballet: Firebird – a Mixed Bill at York Theatre Royal By Sean Sable Double bills live or die in their curation. If you put two beautiful pieces side-by-side, […]
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The UK premiere of Cuban Baroque, a new double bill from Acosta Danza will take place at York Theatre Royal on Thu 1 October – Sat 03 October. Blending the artistry of the Baroque period with the energy, creativity, and vibrancy of Cuban dance, the show […]
York Theatre Royal have today announced that actress Marcavia McCarthy will be taking on the titular role of Snow White in this year’s panto. Marcavia has previously starred in Evolution Productions’ Cinderella and has a wide variety of theatre credits including Luna Loves Library Day the Musical (UK Tour); Dad Is Not My Friend (The […]
York Theatre Royal announced a major new revival of Arthur Miller’s seminal work Death of a Salesman, as part of their new season. In a first for the theatre, they will co-produce with Glasgow’s Citizens Theatre. Directed by Citizens Theatre’s Artistic Director Dominic Hill, […]
With their production of Alfred Hitchcock’s North by Northwest currently on tour in the United States, the Emma Rice Company announced full casting for Rice’s adaptation of Tristan & Yseult. The landmark production was originally produced in 2003 and last seen on stage in 2017. […]
Christopher Marney on Ghostly Theatres, Defying Expectations & Being in the Room with John Neumeier When London City Ballet returns to York Theatre Royal this September, it does so with a programme that looks simultaneously backwards and forwards. At its […]
Jane Asher and Samantha Womack to star in Daisy Goodwin’s By Royal Appointment at York Theatre Royal
This November (10-14), By Royal Appointment – the debut play of Daisy Goodwin, creator of hit ITV historical drama Victoria – comes to York Theatre Royal’s Main House stage. Jane Asher and Samantha Womack will star as The Queen (Asher) and her Dresser (Womack). The play explores their relationship […]
Recently nominated as Best Independent Company at the upcoming National Dance Awards 2026, London City Ballet will be back at York Theatre Royal this Autumn with a new programme of work (18-19 Sep) – including a co-production with York Theatre Royal of Glen Tetley’s Firebird. Artistic Director Christopher […]
Next month (11-12 Sep), The Ballad of Mulan comes to York Theatre Royal’s Studio – telling the story of the real woman behind the legendary Chinese female warrior who disguised as a man to join the Empire’s army. Commissioned by and performed by West Yorkshire-born British-Chinese actress Michelle […]
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 […]
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Yorkshire Fringe Festival launches to celebrate the region’s creative talent
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 […]
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