The Joseph Rowntree Theatre

The Joseph Rowntree Theatre York's Art Deco Theatre, the Joseph Rowntree Theatre on Haxby Road is a superb venue for shows
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Located on Haxby Road, just over a mile from York city centre, the Joseph Rowntree Theatre is York's only Art Deco theatre, a vibrant hub of live entertainment, hosting productions from pantomime and musicals staged by talented local groups to touring performances by national and international musicians all year round. Over 350 comfortably-upholstered seats spread across the stalls and balcony
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ure that every audience member gets an unrestricted view of the stage, the Joseph Rowntree Theatre is a welcoming venue to which patrons return time and time again - York's true theatrical gem. Visit our website for more information: https://josephrowntreetheatre.co.uk

Guys and Dolls has some of musical theatre's best characters.Sky Masterson - the smooth talking gambler who takes a bet ...
14/06/2026

Guys and Dolls has some of musical theatre's best characters.

Sky Masterson - the smooth talking gambler who takes a bet that changes his life.
Sarah Brown - the missionary who runs the Save-a-Soul Mission and believes people can change.

Nathan Detroit - running an illegal craps game and trying to marry Adelaide after 14 years of engagement.

Miss Adelaide - the showgirl with a permanent cold caused by Nathan's reluctance to commit.

Each one perfectly written. Each one gets their moment. Each one gets songs that define them.
Joseph Rowntree Theatre Company bring them to life 8-11 Jul.

📅 8-11 Jul
🎟️ Tickets £12-£18: https://tinyurl.com/53v3prpw
£2 OFF each ticket when you buy 5 or more

Meet the cast of Guys and Dolls. 🎭Joseph Rowntree Theatre Company are delighted to announce the cast for this summer's p...
13/06/2026

Meet the cast of Guys and Dolls. 🎭

Joseph Rowntree Theatre Company are delighted to announce the cast for this summer's production.

Taking on the role of Sky Masterson, is new Joseph Rowntree Theatre Company member Callum Mathers - a seasoned actor across the Hull theatre scene, last seen on the Joseph Rowntree Theatre stage as Jonathan Harker in Stage Hammer’s Dracula.

Joining him as the principled Sarah Brown is Rebecca Jackson, who recently appeared as Maria in NETheatre’s production of The Sound of Music.

The duo are matched by Kit Stroud (W***y Wonka, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, NETheatre) as fast-talking Nathan Detroit, and

Jennifer Jones (Belle, Beauty and the Beast, JRTC) as starlet and long-suffering fiancée, Adelaide.

Joining them is a full ensemble bringing 1950s New York to life — the gamblers, the showgirls, the missionaries and everyone in between.

Director Kathryn Lay leads the production

Guys and Dolls runs Wed 8 – Sat 11 Jul. Tickets are on sale now.

📅 Wed 8 – Sat 11 Jul
🎟️ Book now: https://tinyurl.com/53v3prpw
£2 off each ticket when you buy 5 or more

From Cocoa Works to Curtain Calls Tonight.Our free theatre history event takes place tonight at 7pm as part of York Fest...
12/06/2026

From Cocoa Works to Curtain Calls Tonight.

Our free theatre history event takes place tonight at 7pm as part of York Festival of Ideas.

90 years of Joseph Rowntree Theatre history explored by an expert panel including our Chair of Trustees, Honorary Archivist, Executive Director of Rowntree Society and a professor from the University of York. One of the lovely faces you’ll see is Graham, pictured above, who is our honorary Archivist!

How a chocolate factory's community vision became nine decades of theatre. The Rowntree family legacy. The enduring importance of community theatre.

Followed by audience Q&A.
FREE but tickets must be booked in advance.

📅 Tonight, 7pm
🎟️ Free - book: https://tinyurl.com/ce7r4ekw

Les Misérables opens in 5 days.NETheatre YORK present the epic musical starting Tuesday. Jean Valjean, Javert, Cosette, ...
11/06/2026

Les Misérables opens in 5 days.

NETheatre YORK present the epic musical starting Tuesday. Jean Valjean, Javert, Cosette, the barricades and some of the most powerful music in musical theatre.
This award-winning youth company have been preparing for months. Five days until they bring it to our stage.

Opens Tue 16 Jun.

📅 16-20 Jun
🎟️ Book now: https://tinyurl.com/5hbps7zk
£2 OFF each ticket when you buy 5 or more

The songs in Guys and Dolls are legendary. 'Luck Be a Lady'. 'Sit Down, You're Rockin' the Boat'. 'A Bushel and a Peck'....
10/06/2026

The songs in Guys and Dolls are legendary. 'Luck Be a Lady'. 'Sit Down, You're Rockin' the Boat'. 'A Bushel and a Peck'. 'I've Never Been in Love Before'. 'Adelaide's Lament'.

Every song is a classic.

The kind of Broadway songwriting that defined an era and still gets audiences singing along decades later.

The bring this Broadway sensation to our stage Wed 8 – Sat 11 Jul. Often described as the perfect musical comedy, with a score that proves why.

Opens next month.
📅 Wed 8 – Sat 11 Jul
🎟️ Book now: https://tinyurl.com/53v3prpw

£2 off each ticket when you buy 5 or more

Theatre celebrate 30 years.27-28 Jun, a milestone event taking audiences on a journey through three decades of shows. V...
10/06/2026

Theatre celebrate 30 years.

27-28 Jun, a milestone event taking audiences on a journey through three decades of shows. Vibrant songs and unforgettable numbers highlighting the creativity and talent of young performers.

Past Flying Ducks alumni will join current members on stage. This is a celebration of 30 years of nurturing young talent, building confidence and creating community through theatre.

The impact Flying Ducks has had on York's young performers is significant. Many have gone on to professional careers. All have benefited from the skills, friendships and experiences gained through youth theatre.

30 years deserves celebration. This promises to be memorable.

📅 27-28 Jun
🎟️ Tickets £15-£16: https://tinyurl.com/mx32pzm7

08/06/2026

Guys and Dolls is the Joseph Rowntree Theatre Company's summer fundraising production.

This July they're bringing the Broadway legend to our stage. 1950s New York, high-stakes gamblers, unlikely romance and some of the best songs in musical theatre history.

Rowntree Theatre Company productions are known for quality. Large casts, live orchestras, passionate performers. This one will be no different.

Opens 8 Jul.
📅 8-11 Jul
🎟️ Tickets £12-£18: https://tinyurl.com/53v3prpw
£2 OFF each ticket when you buy 5 or more

Les Misérables (School Edition) is one of the greatest stories in musical theatre.Jean Valjean breaks parole and builds ...
07/06/2026

Les Misérables (School Edition) is one of the greatest stories in musical theatre.
Jean Valjean breaks parole and builds a new life. Javert pursues him relentlessly, unable to accept that a criminal can redeem himself. Young Cosette grows up protected but isolated.

The students build barricades and fight for revolution.

Love, sacrifice, redemption and hope against impossible odds. Set against the backdrop of post-revolutionary France, this is epic storytelling at its finest.

YORK award-winning youth company take on one of the most demanding musicals ever written, 16-20 Jun

📅 16-20 Jun
🎟️ Tickets £24: https://tinyurl.com/5hbps7zk
£2 OFF each ticket when you buy 5 or more

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YO318TA

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