Theatre

Believe in Magic, written by North Yorkshire-based Christina Gabbitas, is being performed at King George’s Hall in Blackburn

North Yorkshire author's children's story takes centre stage

Emmerdale star leads cast of gripping stage thriller coming to York

Gareth Malone will perform his new show, Sing-A-Long-A-Gareth: At The Movies, at the Wycombe Swan later this year Image: Olivia Hemingway

Gareth Malone will perform his new show, Sing-A-Long-A-Gareth: At The Movies, at the Wycombe Swan later this year Image: Olivia Hemingway

National treasure Gareth Malone invites fans for a sing-a-long in York

A stage adaptation of the blockbuster psychological thriller The Housemaid will make its world premiere at the Grand Opera House York

A stage adaptation of the blockbuster psychological thriller The Housemaid will make its world premiere at the Grand Opera House York

Blockbuster thriller The Housemaid to make world premiere in York

Dame Judi Dench - should we honour her while she is alive with a plaque in York?

Dame Judi Dench - should we honour her while she is alive with a plaque in York?

Dame Judi Dench deserves a plaque in York now – not decades after her death

The first show, Santa’s Christmas Cakes, runs from November 28 to December 13 and tells the story of Rascal the elf

The first show, Santa’s Christmas Cakes, runs from November 28 to December 13 and tells the story of Rascal the elf

Green Hammerton theatre company takes two festive shows on tour

NETheatre York will present Shrek The Musical at Joseph Rowntree Theatre from November 20 to 28

NETheatre York will present Shrek The Musical at Joseph Rowntree Theatre from November 20 to 28

Shrek The Musical coming to York theatre this November

Baz Luhrmann’s Romeo + Juliet, starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes, will be shown with a live musical performance at York Barbican on October 21

Baz Luhrmann’s Romeo + Juliet, starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes, will be shown with a live musical performance at York Barbican on October 21

Cult classic Romeo + Juliet coming to York with live music

Jeremy Clarkson remembers Hollywood 'nice guy' with hilarious Top Gear tale

Jeremy Clarkson remembers Hollywood 'nice guy' with hilarious Top Gear tale

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Jeremy Clarkson remembers Hollywood 'nice guy' with Top Gear tale after death

Improvised comedy show

Improvised comedy show

Unscripted comedy show My Plus One is heading to York theatre

Poor Clare, written by American playwright Chiara Atik, will be performed at Theatre@41 in York

Poor Clare, written by American playwright Chiara Atik, will be performed at Theatre@41 in York

Award-winning comedy exploring faith and rebellion comes to York theatre

Cassie Vallance and Janet-Emiy Cosgriff, of Story Craft Theatre

Cassie Vallance and Janet-Emiy Cosgriff, of Story Craft Theatre

Magical Christmas show for children coming to York Theatre Royal this winter

Leo Sayer: Playing York Barbican on his last tour

Leo Sayer: Playing York Barbican on his last tour

Music legend brings final UK tour to York venue for emotional night

York's first alternative pantomime of Cinderella is coming to The Crescent

York's first alternative pantomime of Cinderella is coming to The Crescent

Cinderella gets a punk makeover as alternative pantomime comes to York

October 1985 - Judi Dench meets the Dean of York, the Very Rev John Southgate, outside York Minster. Photo by York Press

October 1985 - Judi Dench meets the Dean of York, the Very Rev John Southgate, outside York Minster. Photo by York Press

Dame Judi Dench

Dame Judi Dench: 9 rarely seen photos reveal her life in York before Hollywood

York theatre offers discounts on tickets and free treats - here's how to get yours

The Joseph Rowntree School has been shortlisted for the MTI Award for Achievement

The Joseph Rowntree School has been shortlisted for the MTI Award for Achievement

York secondary school shortlisted for prestigious national musical theatre award

Brandon Flowers: Promoting new country-flecked album Thrasherat York Barbican. Picture: Chris Phelps

Brandon Flowers: Promoting new country-flecked album Thrasherat York Barbican. Picture: Chris Phelps

Gig of the week: Iconic rock frontman brings only Yorkshire date to Barbican

Amelia Bullmore’s Penelope, left, comes face to face with Charlie Russell’s returning Odysseus. Picture: Pamela Raith Photography

Amelia Bullmore’s Penelope, left, comes face to face with Charlie Russell’s returning Odysseus. Picture: Pamela Raith Photography

REVIEW: Margaret Atwood’s The Penelopiad, The Odyssey, Her Story, York Theatre Royal

A cast of young performers from Ashville, Harrogate, has been named the Best Young Cast at the Edinburgh Fringe

A cast of young performers from Ashville, Harrogate, has been named the Best Young Cast at the Edinburgh Fringe

Young Harrogate stars scoop prestigious award at Edinburgh Fringe debut

David Jason reunited with Del Boy's three-wheeled van

David Jason reunited with Del Boy's three-wheeled van

Iconic British actor to visit North Yorkshire next year - here's how to get tickets

Critically acclaimed dance company Lost Dog will perform Juliet & Romeo at York Theatre Royal

Critically acclaimed dance company Lost Dog will perform Juliet & Romeo at York Theatre Royal

Acclaimed dance company brings alternative Romeo and Juliet story to York

Porridge is returning with a new stage adaptation.

Porridge is returning with a new stage adaptation.

Iconic BBC sitcom to return in 2027 with a brand new adaptation

“Reaching 25 years in music is incredibly emotional,” says York Barbican-bound Katherine Jenkins

“Reaching 25 years in music is incredibly emotional,” says York Barbican-bound Katherine Jenkins

Singing legend and Traitors winner heading your way: what's on in and around York

A stage adaptation of Midsomer Murders is coming to the Grand Opera House York as part of its 2027 tour

A stage adaptation of Midsomer Murders is coming to the Grand Opera House York as part of its 2027 tour

Hit Midsomer Murders stage adaptation heading to York on 2027 theatre tour

The performances are staged by award-winning York company Next Door But One

The performances are staged by award-winning York company Next Door But One

Free theatre show from award-winning company on offer across North Yorkshire

An interactive show by York theatre company, Next Door But One, will be performed at six libraries across North Yorkshire this half-term

An interactive show by York theatre company, Next Door But One, will be performed at six libraries across North Yorkshire this half-term

Free live theatre coming to six North Yorkshire libraries this half-term

The Right Track Theatre group will perform their show,

The Right Track Theatre group will perform their show,

Comic Con mix-up takes centre stage as comedy show heads to York

It’s a Wonderful Us, which features the work of learning-disabled artists, is coming to York

It’s a Wonderful Us, which features the work of learning-disabled artists, is coming to York

York theatre to host moving new play championing learning-disabled artists

Henry Raby, artistic director of Say Owt

Henry Raby, artistic director of Say Owt

Clubs and societies

Night of poetry, music and comedy heading to York Theatre Royal

A new stage adaptation of the classic sitcom Dinnerladies is heading to the Grand Opera House York

A new stage adaptation of the classic sitcom Dinnerladies is heading to the Grand Opera House York

Dinnerladies stage show coming to York with Les Dennis and Sue Cleaver

The Imperial Classical Ballet is set to perform Swan Lake at the York Barbican for one night only this October

The Imperial Classical Ballet is set to perform Swan Lake at the York Barbican for one night only this October

Swan Lake coming to York Barbican for one night with live orchestra

York Dungeon will transform its infamous Torture Room into a tattoo studio this Halloween

York Dungeon will transform its infamous Torture Room into a tattoo studio this Halloween

York Dungeon to turn torture chamber into tattoo studio for one night only

From left, Faye Campbell, Nell Baker, Kat Johns-Burke, Pena Liyambo, and Olivia Burton-Laws as they rehearse for the show.

From left, Faye Campbell, Nell Baker, Kat Johns-Burke, Pena Liyambo, and Olivia Burton-Laws as they rehearse for the show.

Cultural attractions

First-look photos as major UK revival of Margaret Atwood’s Penelopiad comes to York

Storyhouse Chester has announced the full cast for its Christmas pantomime, Rapunzel

Storyhouse Chester has announced the full cast for its Christmas pantomime, Rapunzel

Full cast revealed for Rapunzel Christmas pantomime at Storyhouse Chester

Charlie Brooks performing

Charlie Brooks performing

EastEnders star Charlie Brooks to appear in York stage production

Jack Dee's Joke Show is coming to York Theatre Royal next year

Jack Dee's Joke Show is coming to York Theatre Royal next year

Legendary comedian Jack Dee to perform one-night-only York show in 2027

Outside Joseph Rowntree theatre

Outside Joseph Rowntree theatre

‘Messy’ side of motherhood to take centre stage at York theatre

The Aesthetica Film Festival

The Aesthetica Film Festival

Aesthetica Film Festival returns to York with biggest programme yet

Strictly Come Dancing stars Aljaž Škorjanec, Gorka Marquez, Carlos Gu and Julian Caillon will bring the new dance show Here Come The Boys to York Barbican on 25 June 2027 as part of a 24-date UK tour.

Strictly Come Dancing stars Aljaž Škorjanec, Gorka Marquez, Carlos Gu and Julian Caillon will bring the new dance show Here Come The Boys to York Barbican on 25 June 2027 as part of a 24-date UK tour.

Strictly stars' Here Come The Boys dance show coming to York on UK tour

Badapple Theatre's

Badapple Theatre's

Wartime comedy launches Yorkshire tour with sold-out village hall show

Brainiac Live, the Olivier Award-winning family science show inspired by the Sky One TV hit, is coming to the Grand Opera House York

Brainiac Live, the Olivier Award-winning family science show inspired by the Sky One TV hit, is coming to the Grand Opera House York

Olivier Award-winning Brainiac Live science show is coming to York

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Talented York family performing on stage for one night in musical spectacular

Jared More, left, and Matthew Rutherford as Daffy and Dil in Riding Lights Theatre Company’s The Selfish Giant

Jared More, left, and Matthew Rutherford as Daffy and Dil in Riding Lights Theatre Company’s The Selfish Giant

Alan Ayckbourn's 92nd play puts first non-human on trial for murder

Krapp’s Last Tape, the acclaimed one-man play by Samuel Beckett, will be performed at Junction Goole later this month

Krapp’s Last Tape, the acclaimed one-man play by Samuel Beckett, will be performed at Junction Goole later this month

Acclaimed play directed by Hollywood Grease star coming to Goole

The Grand Opera House York has announced the cast for its Christmas show, Peter Pan: The Return of Captain Hook

The Grand Opera House York has announced the cast for its Christmas show, Peter Pan: The Return of Captain Hook

Emmerdale star leads cast of York's Peter Pan panto this Christmas

The national tour of Strangers on a Train will arrive at the Grand Opera House in York

The national tour of Strangers on a Train will arrive at the Grand Opera House in York

Dark tale of murder and obsession is coming to York theatre

Wharfemede Productions is presenting The Addams Family at Theatre@41 in Monkgate this autumn

Wharfemede Productions is presenting The Addams Family at Theatre@41 in Monkgate this autumn

The Addams Family musical brings spooky comedy to York this autumn

Historian Lucy Worsley will be on stage for a new theatre tour on the history of royals

Historian Lucy Worsley will be on stage for a new theatre tour on the history of royals

Lucy Worsley to share fascinating royal insight in York next month

York Theatre Royal has announced the cast for its Christmas pantomime Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

York Theatre Royal has announced the cast for its Christmas pantomime Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

York Theatre Royal reveals cast for first-ever Snow White pantomime

Lise Kaye-Bell, founder of Soundproofbox CIC and creator of Red Flags, has taken her show to venues across America

Lise Kaye-Bell, founder of Soundproofbox CIC and creator of Red Flags, has taken her show to venues across America

York theatre-maker takes relationship awareness show across the Atlantic

Holby City and Coronation Street star Claire Sweeney is set to star in the musical Annie at the Grand Opera House in York

Holby City and Coronation Street star Claire Sweeney is set to star in the musical Annie at the Grand Opera House in York

Holby City and Coronation Street star to appear in Annie at Grand Opera House

A new family-friendly Christmas adventure is heading to Pocklington Arts Centre

A new family-friendly Christmas adventure is heading to Pocklington Arts Centre

New Christmas adventure full of festive fun coming to Pocklington

Next Door But One, based in York, has been awarded a grant from Audible’s 2026 Future Stories Fund

Next Door But One, based in York, has been awarded a grant from Audible’s 2026 Future Stories Fund

Funding boost helps York theatre company give teenage boys a voice