Helmsley Arts Centre

18/06/2026

The SOUNDS OF SIMON perform The Music of Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel - Old Friends - Sun 28 June, 7.30pm!
As seen on BBC The One Show!

The Sounds of Simon is a tribute to the wonderful music of Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel, through the years as Simon and Garfunkel, to the successes of both their solo careers. Explore the friendship that led to songs such as Mrs Robinson, The Sounds of Silence and of course, Bridge Over Troubled Water. The full band will also take you through the pair’s solo careers, with songs such as You Can Call Me Al, Graceland, and Art’s smash hit, Bright Eyes. Paul and Art are played to perfection, bringing in elements of their famously fractious relationship, as well as replicating the beautiful harmonies flawlessly. With video clips, stories, and memories from the last 50+ years, this is a wonderful show filled with excellent music, nostalgia, and a genuine love for some great musicians. This is the UK’s longest running tribute to Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel. Come and see why!

Tickets / Info - https://www.helmsleyarts.co.uk/whats-on/the-sounds-of-simon-perform-the-music-of-paul-simon-and-art-garfunkel-old-friends


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17/06/2026

National Theatre Live: Les Liaisons Dangereuses - Thu 25 June, 7pm!

based on the novel by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos

directed by Marianne Elliott

BAFTA Award-winner Lesley Manville (Phantom Thread) joins Aidan Turner (Rivals) in a striking new staging of Christopher Hampton’s celebrated adaptation of the classic novel, where among the glittering salons of the super-rich, one misstep can mean ruin.

Marquise de Merteuil is a master in the art of survival. Alongside the magnetic Vicomte de Valmont, they turn seduction into strategy and weaponise desire. But when their alliance collapses into rivalry, the battle between them threatens to destroy everyone in their path.

Filmed live on stage at the National Theatre, Marianne Elliott (Angels in America) directs this thrilling game of love, lies, and social warfare.

Tickets / Info - https://www.helmsleyarts.co.uk/whats-on/national-theatre-live-les-liaisons-dangereuses

17/06/2026

Brand new comedy King Arthur and the Holy Fail rides into Helmsley next month! 🐎🛡️🗡️🪕

This hilarious production promises medieval mayhem and epic adventure fit for all ages ⚔️

When Camelot is rocked to its core by a tragic - and frankly improbable - incident involving a large table of an undisclosed shape, Arthur is thrust into the quest of a lifetime. Will he save Camelot or crumble as fate refuses to cooperate?

Gather your finest knights, ready your picnics, and join the quest-to-end-all-quests!”

Photos 📸 Jane Herbert 👏🏽

Catch the fabulous The Three Inch Fools in the beautiful surroundings of Helmsley Walled Garden on 16th July 🎭🌿

Tickets from threeinchfools.com 💚

16/06/2026

Our friends at the wonderful Pickering Book Tree have some exciting events coming up this week as part of Pickering Midsummer Festival 😍

The Festival has a brilliant programme check it out via the link in the comments! ✨

❣ In Conversation with Wyl Menmuir
The Spirit of Stone: Our Shared Story from Sacred Sites to Art
Thursday 18th June | 19.30 | Pickering Book Tree
Tickets: FREE

From the lonely heights of mountains to the womblike depths of caves, from pilgrimage sites to art made by our Neolithic ancestors and today's sculptors, stone has always drawn us in.
Wyl Menmuir brings together social history, folklore and encounters with landscapes to explore the many ways in which rock and earth ground us and form part of our identities, histories and futures.


🎼📖 An Evening with Amy Jeffs, Gwen Burns and Natalie Brice
Old Songs: Stories Told and Sung by Soft Lap
Sunday 21st June | 19.00 | Pickering Book Tree
Tickets: £15

As the Solstice twilight nears, join us for a haunting evening of stories told through music, words and art.
Author and historian Amy Jeffs, artist Gwen Burns and musician Natalie Brice will sing in mesmerising harmony, accompanied by animated versions of Gwen's art and Amy's historical insight into these timeless tales, both taken from their book Old Songs.


💫 In Conversation with Amy Jeffs
Saints: A New Legendary of Heroes, Humans and Magic
Monday 22nd June | 13.00 | St. Peter and St. Paul's Church
Tickets: £5

Author, medieval historian and artist Amy Jeffs will discuss the saints whose legends have shaped landscapes, rituals and folk beliefs.
In her book, Amy retells these legends alongside their histories, drawing on in-depth research and her own beautiful paper cut out artwork to illustrate.
We'll be in Pickering's medieval church, under the murals depicting some of the same stories. £2 from each ticket will be donated to the restoration project.

14/06/2026

Showing Wed 24 June, 7.30pm - Michael!

MICHAEL is the cinematic portrayal of the life and legacy of one of the most influential artists the world has ever known. The film tells the story of Michael Jackson’s life beyond the music, tracing his journey from the discovery of his extraordinary talent as the lead of the Jackson Five, to the visionary artist whose creative ambition fueled a relentless pursuit to become the biggest entertainer in the world. Highlighting both his life off-stage and some of the most iconic performances from his early solo career, the film gives audiences a front-row seat to Michael Jackson as never before. This is where his story begins.

Directed by: Antoine Fuqua
Starring: Jaafar Jackson, Nia Long, Laura Harrier, Juliano Krue Valdi with Miles Teller

https://www.helmsleyarts.co.uk/whats-on/michael


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zOLzsbOleM

His story begins.The official trailer for MICHAEL – in cinemas and...

14/06/2026

A little peek at some of the events at HAC this July! Lots more online - inlcuding the Ryedale festival events! Find out more at helmsleyarts.co.uk!

https://www.helmsleyarts.co.uk/whats-on

Dale Storr 1812 Theatre Company The Three Inch Fools Helmsley Walled Garden Hannah Davies - Writer / Spoken Word Next Door But One Yorkshire Gypsy Swing Collective Holly Taymar Hutch Cassidy Snake Davis Ryedale Festival

13/06/2026

Showing Wed 24 June, 7.30pm - Michael!

MICHAEL is the cinematic portrayal of the life and legacy of one of the most influential artists the world has ever known. The film tells the story of Michael Jackson’s life beyond the music, tracing his journey from the discovery of his extraordinary talent as the lead of the Jackson Five, to the visionary artist whose creative ambition fueled a relentless pursuit to become the biggest entertainer in the world. Highlighting both his life off-stage and some of the most iconic performances from his early solo career, the film gives audiences a front-row seat to Michael Jackson as never before. This is where his story begins.

Directed by: Antoine Fuqua
Starring: Jaafar Jackson, Nia Long, Laura Harrier, Juliano Krue Valdi with Miles Teller

11/06/2026

Super excited to welcome The Yorkshire Gypsy Swing Collective to HAC - Sat 18 July, 7.30pm!

A gypsy jazz supergroup with musicians from all around Yorkshire playing music inspired from legendary musicians Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli of the‘Quintette du Hot Club de France’. The Collective remains in the spirit of Django and Stephane, while pushing the genre of‘gypsy jazz’ forward into a modern sphere.

The group consists of the traditional guitar(Lewis Kilvington and Martin Chung), double bass(James Munroe) and violin(Derek Magee) with additional clarinet(Christine Pinkard) and were recently featured in Guitarist magazine about Django Reinhardt legacy.

Expect some fast licks, burning ballads and even some Latin-inspired pieces.

Tickets / Info 👇
https://www.helmsleyarts.co.uk/whats-on/yorkshire-gypsy-swing-collective-

Gypsy Swing Collective

10/06/2026

National Theatre Live: Les Liaisons Dangereuses - Thu 25 June, 7pm!

based on the novel by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos

directed by Marianne Elliott

BAFTA Award-winner Lesley Manville (Phantom Thread) joins Aidan Turner (Rivals) in a striking new staging of Christopher Hampton’s celebrated adaptation of the classic novel, where among the glittering salons of the super-rich, one misstep can mean ruin.

Marquise de Merteuil is a master in the art of survival. Alongside the magnetic Vicomte de Valmont, they turn seduction into strategy and weaponise desire. But when their alliance collapses into rivalry, the battle between them threatens to destroy everyone in their path.

Filmed live on stage at the National Theatre, Marianne Elliott (Angels in America) directs this thrilling game of love, lies, and social warfare.

Tickets / Info - https://www.helmsleyarts.co.uk/whats-on/national-theatre-live-les-liaisons-dangereuses

National Theatre Live

09/06/2026

1812 Theatre Company - Educating Rita by W***y Russell
Wed 8 July - Sat 11 July, 7.30pm!!

Directed by Sam Hughes

Frank is a tutor of English in his fifties whose disillusioned outlook on life drives him to drink and bury himself in his books. Enter Rita, a forthright 26 year-old hairdresser who is eager to learn. After weeks of cajoling, Rita slowly wins over the very hesitant Frank with her innate insight and refusal to accept no for an answer.

Tickets / info - https://www.helmsleyarts.co.uk/whats-on/1812-theatre-company-educating-rita-by-willy-russell