Friargate Theatre

Friargate Theatre Friargate Theatre, the home of national touring theatre company Riding Lights. Yorks hidden theatre, down by the river.

DON'T FEED THE PLANTS! Top Hat and Tails Theatre is proud to present Little Shop of Horrors! A deviously delicious Broad...
20/06/2026

DON'T FEED THE PLANTS!

Top Hat and Tails Theatre is proud to present Little Shop of Horrors! A deviously delicious Broadway and Hollywood sci-fi smash musical, Little Shop Of Horrors has devoured the hearts of theatre goers for over 40 years.

Presented with a live band and professionally hand-crafted puppets, this production brings this charmingly tongue-in-cheek show to life.

Age Guidance: 12+

09 - 11 July at Friargate Theatre, York
Tickets at www.friargatetheatre.co.uk

No plans this evening? There’s still time to book your tickets for the critically acclaimed one-person show, ‘Tides (An ...
19/06/2026

No plans this evening? There’s still time to book your tickets for the critically acclaimed one-person show, ‘Tides (An Autism Story)’! On TONIGHT at Friargate Theatre, this show asks the question: how do you navigate a world which operates on a completely different wavelength to the one that you’re on?

7.30pm start, book tickets online beforehand at friargatetheatre.co.uk or buy on the door. We’ll see you there!

Tomorrow evening, join us at Friargate Theatre for ‘Tides (An Autism Story)’. Following its hugely successful and critic...
18/06/2026

Tomorrow evening, join us at Friargate Theatre for ‘Tides (An Autism Story)’. Following its hugely successful and critically acclaimed run at the 2025 Edinburgh Fringe, and based on real experiences of growing up autistic, this one-person show combines Monty Pythonesque humour with a touch of drama to offer an insight into the wonderful, yet challenging world of autism... From one particularly silly individual.

Fri 19 Jun, 7.30pm. Book your tickets at friargatetheatre.co.uk

‘Invisible’ - a frank, fast-paced comedy drama presented by The Totally Visible Theatre Company With warmth and laugh ou...
17/06/2026

‘Invisible’ - a frank, fast-paced comedy drama presented by The Totally Visible Theatre Company

With warmth and laugh out loud humour, this truly joyous play explores sisterhood, motherhood and celebrates the bonds of friendship. Gather your tribe for a brilliant night out!

Friargate Theatre, Fri 24 & Sat 25 July.
Book your tickets at friargatetheatre.co.uk

We’re hosting another Improv Buffet next month and there’s a delectable array of improv deliciousness on the menu to sui...
16/06/2026

We’re hosting another Improv Buffet next month and there’s a delectable array of improv deliciousness on the menu to suit all tastes. Come and share your suggestions and we promise to serve up a fresh banquet certain to fill your funny.

She Says... presents Improv Buffet
Thu 16 Jul at Friargate Theatre

Book your tickets at friargatetheatre.co.uk

"A MASTERCLASS IN STORYTELLING" - 'Tides (An Autism Story)', this Friday at Friargate Theatre.Dylan Ward is autistic. He...
15/06/2026

"A MASTERCLASS IN STORYTELLING" - 'Tides (An Autism Story)', this Friday at Friargate Theatre.

Dylan Ward is autistic. He has his own way of thinking and his own way of doing things, but no one seems to understand him. How do you navigate a world which operates on a completely different wavelength to the one that you’re on?

Following its hugely successful and critically acclaimed run at the 2025 Edinburgh Fringe Festival - and based on real experiences of growing up autistic - Tides (An Autism Story) combines Monty Pythonesque humour with a touch of drama to offer an insight into the wonderful, yet challenging world of autism...

From one particularly silly individual.�

🗓️ Friday 19 Jun
⏰ 7.30pm
🎭 Friargate Theatre
📍 www.friargatetheatre.co.uk

Reviews:

"Nothing short of brilliant...Powerful and profound.” ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Theatre & Tonic

"A masterclass in storytelling…this is the kind of show which theatre is all about.” ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A Young(ish) Perspective

"This is a bittersweet show, filled with humour and candour, and compellingly performed. See it if you can.” ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ WeeReview

⭐️ RUNNER UP OF THE NEWCASTLE FRINGE FESTIVAL THEATRE AWARD ⭐️

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This afternoon, you are cordially invited to the Colosseum of Chaos, where laughter reigns supreme in the most uproariou...
13/06/2026

This afternoon, you are cordially invited to the Colosseum of Chaos, where laughter reigns supreme in the most uproarious of battles. Combining a dash of skill with a whole lotta dumb, choose your warrior, choose your weapon. FIIIIGHT!

Battle commences at 2pm! Book your tickets beforehand here: friargatetheatre.co.uk

Tomorrow! Join the fun in ‘Colosseum of Chaos’! This chaotic, interactive family show is full of slapstick battles, sill...
12/06/2026

Tomorrow! Join the fun in ‘Colosseum of Chaos’! This chaotic, interactive family show is full of slapstick battles, silly games and big laughs, all led by an onstage Amazon Alexa.

Perfect for the whole family 🏛️✨
Ages 5+

📍 Sat 13 Jun
🕑 2pm

Cheer. Boo. Choose sides. Things will almost certainly get out of hand.

‘Colosseum of Chaos’, coming to Friargate Theatre tomorrow (Sat 13 June) at 2pm. Save £16 when you book a family ticket! friargatetheatre.co.uk

Next week at Friargate Theatre 👉 Tides (An Autism Story)Dylan Ward is autistic. He has his own way of thinking and his o...
11/06/2026

Next week at Friargate Theatre 👉 Tides (An Autism Story)

Dylan Ward is autistic. He has his own way of thinking and his own way of doing things, but no one seems to understand him. How do you navigate a world which operates on a completely different wavelength to the one that you’re on?

Following its hugely successful and critically acclaimed run at the 2025 Edinburgh Fringe Festival, and based on real experiences of growing up autistic, this one-person show combines Monty Pythonesque humour with a touch of drama to offer an insight into the wonderful, yet challenging world of autism... From one particularly silly individual.

Fri 19 June, 7.30pm. Book your tickets: friargatetheatre.co.uk

FAST, INTERACTIVE, AND HILARIOUSLY CHAOTIC! THIS WEEKEND - ENTER THE COLOSSEUM OF CHAOS!Two absurd Gladiators worship an...
11/06/2026

FAST, INTERACTIVE, AND HILARIOUSLY CHAOTIC! THIS WEEKEND - ENTER THE COLOSSEUM OF CHAOS!

Two absurd Gladiators worship an onstage Amazon Alexa, their all-powerful overlord - who commands them to battle each other, perform ridiculous feats, or drag the audience into increasingly silly games!

Visual comedy, physical theatre, and audience participation with a gloriously gladiatorial twist.

⭐️ What Audiences Say ⭐️

“A funny, silly, feel-good show, excellent for children - you will definitely leave with a smile on your face!”

�"The show was so clever and funny. We all laughed all the way through. The kids enjoyed it so much they have been re-enacting it at home for the last two days!”

“Great - really interactive, and very engaging. Lots of fun humour for the grown ups, too!”

🎟️ Don’t miss your chance, grab tickets for the whole family via the link in our bio!

Our 2pm matinee show is a family friendly show - perfect for all the family.
Our 7pm evening show is recommended for ages 13 and up.

🗓️ Saturday 13 June
⏰ 2pm - Fun for all the family!

📍 www.friargatetheatre.co.uk

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