York Theatre Royal

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York Theatre Royal has been producing great drama in the beautiful city of York for over 270 years and is one of the country’s leading producing theatres. Each year we entertain over 200,000 people with a wide variety of performances, events and activities.

23/06/2026

🎟️£15 TICKETS ALERT🎟️

Experience this spellbinding production of Venus and Adonis with £15 tickets on some of the best seats in the house.

Narrated by Simon Russell Beale and animated by a team of world-class puppeteers with live musical accompaniment, this unique production blends comedy, tragedy and Shakespeare’s incredible poetry to bring the famous story of Venus and her obsession with the handsome Adonis to life.

📅Tue 30 Jun - Wed 01 Jul
🎟️Follow the link: https://ow.ly/klRU50ZfQY9

🚨FREE TICKETS ALERT🚨We're rolling back the years all the way to 2023. Join us for a screening of the filmed version of o...
22/06/2026

🚨FREE TICKETS ALERT🚨

We're rolling back the years all the way to 2023. Join us for a screening of the filmed version of our community production of C.J. Sansom's Sovereign.

📅Thu 16 Jul 7pm

Lawyer Matthew Shardlake and his assistant Jack Barak await the arrival of Henry VIII who is travelling to York in spectacular style to display his power and ‘sort out’ the northern rebels. When the murder of a York glazier plunges Shardlake into a deep mystery which threatens the Tudor dynasty itself, he must work against time to avert a terrifying chain of events.

Told through the voices of the people of York and featuring a large local cast and choir with hundreds more volunteers helping out backstage.

The screening is free but we welcome donations to our ‘I Love Community Theatre’ fund which helps us to continue to make accessible, community theatre for all.

🎟️Book now: https://www.yorktheatreroyal.co.uk/show/sovereign-screening/

📸Charlotte Graham

21/06/2026

🐊 It's almost here!

The Enormous Crocodile - The Musical opens on our stage next week. With toe-tapping tunes, rib-tickling lyrics, and a menagerie of magical puppets, there's lots to love about this wickedly funny musical adventure.

Be sure to snap up your tickets!

📅25-28 Jun
🎟️https://ow.ly/WuX150ZeGUb

📣Performer call out! 📣The Futureproof Team are looking for creatives of all skill levels to take part in Opposites Attra...
20/06/2026

📣Performer call out! 📣

The Futureproof Team are looking for creatives of all skill levels to take part in Opposites Attract.

This scratch night is part of a series of creative events Futureproof are organising in 2026 to engage with 18-35 year olds in York who want to dip their toes into theatre for the first time!

Applications close at 12pm on Thu 9 Jul

🔗To find out more about taking part follow the link: https://ow.ly/RTJ750ZeH6t

19/06/2026

Still looking for a Father's Day gift?

We might just have the perfect thing... Wilko: Love and Death and Rock 'n' Roll is coming to our stage this September.

If your dad's into rock, rhythm and blues, make sure he's got tickets for this play with live music celebrating, Wilko Johnson, the iconic rock star and founder of legendary Essex band Dr Feelgood.

📅10-12 Sep
🎟️Follow the link: https://ow.ly/SS1q50ZeGQ0

How we're feeling about Oh Zeus! opening tomorrow 🌩️Le Navet Bete are back on our stage with a riotous, all-out, hilario...
17/06/2026

How we're feeling about Oh Zeus! opening tomorrow 🌩️

Le Navet Bete are back on our stage with a riotous, all-out, hilarious ride through Greek mythology. Sensational physical comedy, outrageous jokes, fast-paced chaos, and more togas than you can smash a plate — you don't want to miss this show!

📅18-20 Jun
🎟️Follow the link: https://ow.ly/vGqu50ZcFn0
📸Mark Senior Photography

Snappy World Croc Day!It's just over a week to go before a very greedy, grumptious crocodile arrives at our theatre!The ...
17/06/2026

Snappy World Croc Day!

It's just over a week to go before a very greedy, grumptious crocodile arrives at our theatre!

The Enormous Crocodile - The Musical is a wickedly funny musical adventure brought to life by a menageries of puppets. Snap up your tickets today and save money when you bring the whole family with our Family Ticket discounts 🐊

🎟️Follow the link: https://ow.ly/m4ro50ZcEYU

We're looking for Youth Theatre Practitioners!Do you have experience as a Theatre Practitioner with 11 - 19yr olds? Do y...
16/06/2026

We're looking for Youth Theatre Practitioners!

Do you have experience as a Theatre Practitioner with 11 - 19yr olds? Do you have enthusiasm, imagination & drive with the ability to motivate and inspire young people? Then this could be the role for you!

There are two separate freelance positions available to lead our Youth Theatre groups during
the Autumn term. To find out more follow the link: https://ow.ly/aUmy50ZcoOs

📸Millie Stephens

15/06/2026

Hear ye! Hear ye!

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) doth arrive upon our stage 07-11 Jul... and if you're 18-35 you and a friend can experience this comedic rollercoaster ride through all 37 of the Bard's plays for just £15 through 35LIVE.

Find out more about our free membership scheme 35LIVE here: https://ow.ly/QGlO50ZbbEH

13/06/2026

A familiar face is returning to York!

Rowan Armitt-Brewster, who you may recognise from Aladdin and Around the World in 80 Days-ish!, is bringing a show to our Studio next month.

Written and directed by Rowan himself, and inspired by silent film, A Brief Case of Crazy, is an award-winning romantic physical comedy about an introverted office worker's quest for love.

📅16-18 Jul
📍The Studio, York Theatre Royal
🎟️Follow the link: https://ow.ly/LRNm50ZaZ6C

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York Theatre Royal, St Leonard's Place
York
YO17HD

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 8pm
Thursday 9am - 8pm
Friday 9am - 8pm
Saturday 9am - 8pm

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01904 623568

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