Riding Lights Theatre Company

Riding Lights Theatre Company York based, internationally renowned touring theatre company. Make theatre make a difference.

⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ “Riding Lights Theatre Company’s perfect example of the age-old act of immersive storytelling and real an...
04/09/2026

⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
“Riding Lights Theatre Company’s perfect example of the age-old act of immersive storytelling and real and raw talent is the perfect antidote.”
- Fairypowered Productions

The reviews are in for The Selfish Giant! and it's not too late to see for yourselves. Grab a ticket for our final two shows at Friargate Theatre in York or catch it on tour around the UK (ends 29 Oct)!

Find out more at www.ridinglights.org/theselfishgiant

FAIRY POWERED PRODUCTIONS 5* REVIEW
https://fairypoweredproductions.com/the-selfish-giant-review/

"FIVE STARS. NO, TEN HUNDRED STARS!"Audiences loved our previous tour of THE SELFISH GIANT (2019). Come and see it for y...
02/09/2026

"FIVE STARS. NO, TEN HUNDRED STARS!"

Audiences loved our previous tour of THE SELFISH GIANT (2019). Come and see it for yourselves! Opening tomorrow at Friargate Theatre in York. The perfect end-of-summer-treat for those 3+ and their families!

📆 Thursday 03 September
👉️ 1.30pm and 4.30pm

📆 Friday 04 September
👉️ 1.30pm and 4.30pm

📆 Saturday 05 September
👉️ 1.30pm and 4.30pm

Come early and enjoy some free craft activities in our cafe/bar.

www.friargatetheatre.co.uk

📸 Photo credit: Charlie Kirkpatrick

We are closed today! Like us, we hope you are enjoying your summer bank holiday. Back in the office tomorrow getting rea...
31/08/2026

We are closed today! Like us, we hope you are enjoying your summer bank holiday.

Back in the office tomorrow getting ready to welcome our Autumn audiences, starting with The Selfish Giant on Thursday 03 September at 1.30pm! See you there!

A few from photos from the rehearsal room last week (thank you to our volunteer photographer John Saunders for the snaps...
30/08/2026

A few from photos from the rehearsal room last week (thank you to our volunteer photographer John Saunders for the snaps!)... we can't wait to welcome you all to see this wonderful family show!

www.ridinglights.org/theselfishgiant

THE SELFISH GIANT
Thursday 03 September, 1.30pm & 4.30pm
Friday 04 September, 1.30pm & 4.30pm
Saturday 05 September, 1.30pm & 4.30pm

Friargate Theatre, York

£14
£41.50 Family ticket

www.friargatetheatre.co.uk

We're here! At The Big Feastival in Oxfordshire! With not ONE but TWO shows!If you're here, come along and see our impro...
28/08/2026

We're here! At The Big Feastival in Oxfordshire! With not ONE but TWO shows!

If you're here, come along and see our improv comedy show RIGHT HERE RIGHT NOW! for some complete and utter chaotic improv fun and laughter. You make the suggestions and we deliver some first class comedy! Today at 4pm.

And tomorrow, our new production of The Selfish Giant - a beautiful story for children 3-10 and their families!

Join us. We'd be sad for you to miss it!




1. 📸 Malcolm Johnston
2. 📸 Charlie Kirkpatrick





Last chance to tell us what workshops you want! Working with Next Door But One and Theatre@41, we are offering a FREE se...
27/08/2026

Last chance to tell us what workshops you want!

Working with Next Door But One and Theatre@41, we are offering a FREE series of career development sessions for performing arts professionals in and around York but we want to hear from YOU! What would interest you? What workshops would help you develop?

Fill out the expression of interest form below today and we will aim to be back in touch by the end of September/early October with the full programme shaped by what everyone has told us!

https://forms.gle/Y5GUNegp7RSWL9ig8

RIGHT HERE RIGHT NOW! ON TOUR!Our brilliant improvisers have been taking a well-earned rest this summer, but now they ar...
21/08/2026

RIGHT HERE RIGHT NOW! ON TOUR!

Our brilliant improvisers have been taking a well-earned rest this summer, but now they are BACK for... NOT ONE, BUT TWO brilliant improv comedy shows out on the road!

First up! Malmesbury Abbey (as part of their Carnival & Festival) TOMORROW!
Saturday 22 August, 7-8pm
£15

BOOK YOUR TICKETS below and enjoy some brilliant improv comedy with summer festival vibes! See you there.

https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/right-here-right-now-comedy-night-at-malmesbury-abbey/

Don't know what to expect?
Find out more https://www.ridinglights.org/rhrn

“Fast, funny, unpredictable and chaotic. This show…should be added to every comedy fans' calendar" - YORK MIX

“A couple of hours of really clever people saying very funny things." - REVIEWS HUB

FREE CAREER DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS!Last year workshops included: Introduction to Set & Costume/Lighting/Stage ManagementP...
19/08/2026

FREE CAREER DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS!

Last year workshops included:
Introduction to Set & Costume/Lighting/Stage Management
Puppet Creating and Performing
Playback Theatre
A Director's Process
Setting Up A Theatre Company
Career Transitions
and a Networking session!

Next Door But One, Riding Lights and Theatre@41 are offering a series of FREE career development sessions for performing arts professionals in and around York, due to be delivered between October 2026 and March 2027.

Through a blend of virtual and in-person workshops, participants will be able to refresh or refine their skills in such areas as arts fundraising, script-writing, programming, auditioning, directing and much more. There will also be opportunities for peer-to-peer support and networking with all who participate.

We want to hear from YOU! What would interest you? What workshops would help you develop? Fill out the expression of interest form below before the end of August.

https://forms.gle/Y5GUNegp7RSWL9ig8

Address

Friargate Theatre, Lower Friargate
York
YO19SL

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm

Telephone

+441904655317

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