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The six-time Tony® Award-winning Dear Evan Hansen arrives in York.
Welcome to GRAND OPERA HOUSE YORK
We have an exciting season ahead with the arrival of West End productions including the magical The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe and the award-winning best musical, Dear Evan Hansen. Just two of the many sensational shows heading our way.
One of the brand new arrivals to the Grand Opera House is a laugh-a-minute play, written and directed by Paul Hendy. Filled with great gags and touching stories, The Last Laugh reimagines the lives of three of Britain’s all-time greatest comedy heroes – Tommy Cooper, Eric Morecambe and Bob Monkhouse. Not to be missed.
Why not join Rachel, Ross, Monica, Chandler, Joey and Phoebe as they navigate love and friendship in FRIENDS! The Musical Parody. And don’t forget to check out the huge variety of one-night shows including comedian Harry Hill with his New Bits & Greatest Hits tour, and Sir Tim Rice with his musical theatre event, I Know Him So Well
If you’d like to make savings on tickets, have priority booking opportunities and receive up to 25% off at the theatre bars, why not join the ATG+ Membership scheme? Look out for the ATG+ symbol in this brochure to see which shows are applicable.
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Thank you for your ongoing support and we can’t wait to see you soon.
Laura McMillan, Theatre Director
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Tue 22 – Sat 26 Apr
Get ready for the adventure of a lifetime as the West End smash hit production of The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe comes
Step through the wardrobe into the magic kingdom of Narnia where a world of wonder
Susan and Peter as they meet new friends, face dangerous foes and learn the lessons of courage, sacrifice, and the
anniversary of C.S. Lewis’s classic novel, watch The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe come to life in this spectacular production – a delight for all ages. Ages 6+
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UK AND IRELAND TOUR
THE WHIP CRACKIN’ MUSICAL CLASSIC
Calamity Jane
Gosh almighty! Musical comedy classic Calamity Jane is a rollin’ on over the plains to York, starring the multi award-winning West End actress and singer Carrie Hope Fletcher (Heathers, Les Misérables).
Meet the fearless, gun-slingin’ Calamity Jane – biggest mouth in Dakota territory and always up for a fight. But when the men of Deadwood fall hard for Chicago stage star Adelaid Adams, Calamity struggles to keep her jealousy holstered. Her heart’s a thumpin’... but who for?
With the sure-fire classic songs The Deadwood Stage (Whip-Crack-Away) and The Black Hills of Dakota, The Watermill Theatre’s production of Calamity Jane is directed by Nikolai Foster, co-directed and choreographed by Nick Winston and features musical supervision by Olivier, Grammy and Tony® Award-winner Catherine Jayes.
What are you waiting for, you wild coyotes? Whip-crackaway and book now!
Photo by Mark Senior .
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A Midsummer Night’s Dream
York Stage and the Grand Opera House York are set to relocate the action of Shakespeare’s famous comedy to Athens Court, a Northern Council estate where magic is fuelled with mayhem, and the course of true love still doesn’t run smooth.
In the mystical twilight of Midsummer’s Night, the realms of reality and fairy blur. Four youthful lovers, grappling with the prospect of a loveless union, flee the confines of Athens, wandering into an enchanted forest. Meanwhile, a troupe of aspiring actors rehearse a play to commemorate an impending royal wedding. As these unsuspecting mortals cross paths with the tumultuous clash of a fairy King and Queen, delightful chaos reigns in the natural world.
With live music, flying fairies and a rave in the woods this brand new production of arguably the Bard’s most wellknown and much-loved comedy is set to be truly magical.
Starring Suzy Cooper (Shakespeare’s Rose Theatre and York Panto legend) as Titania and Mark Holgate (Royal Shakespeare Company, BBC Floodlights, Doctors and ITV’s Emmerdale) as Oberon. Ages 11+
A LOVE LETTER TO THE GOLDEN AGE OF COMEDY
How award-winning Paul Hendy’s love of comedy began, and how it inspired him to write and direct The Last Laugh.
Christmas Day, 1972. I’m six years old, sitting cross-legged on the brown swirly carpet in front of the television. Two men in brown suits are on the screen. The tall, funny one with glasses, holds a 12ft-long comedy leg. My whole family is laughing hysterically. I start to laugh too, and even now, fifty-two years later, that moment still makes me smile. Those men were Morecambe and Wise, and that scene sparked my lifelong love of comedy. My wife might call it an obsession.
I’ve always been fascinated by what makes something – or someone – funny. I wrote The Last Laugh to explore those questions, to examine comedy’s mechanics. How a pause, a look, or one word can change the way a joke lands – or doesn’t.
People ask why I chose Tommy Cooper, Eric Morecambe and Bob Monkhouse. Each had a unique comedic style. Tommy was naturally funny – he couldn’t help it. Even when his material wasn’t the strongest, he made it work just by being Tommy.
Bob Monkhouse, in contrast, wasn’t naturally funny. He was a master craftsman, a brilliant writer, and a meticulous joke-teller who honed his material until it was perfect.
Eric Morecambe was somewhere in between. He had impeccable timing and is (arguably) Britain’s greatest comedian, certainly the most beloved. But he and Ernie understood early on that great writing was key to their success.
Another reason I chose these three was because I had the actors to play them.
As you’ll see, Damian Williams is the perfect Tommy Cooper, Bob Golding embodies Eric Morecambe’s essence, and Simon Cartwright is Bob Monkhouse. Thank you to these incredibly talented actors for their professionalism and dedication – I think they’re more obsessed than I am! (Damian even has a bar in his garden called Cooper’s Bar, and Bob named his son Ernie!)
The Last Laugh is my love letter to the golden age of British comedy. They were comedy gods to people like me, dreaming of a career in entertainment.
When the play debuted at the Edinburgh Festival in 2024, the reaction was overwhelming. It was incredibly emotional to see how these three comedians are still loved decades after they passed. Whether you grew up watching them or are discovering them today (check them out on YouTube), I hope The Last Laugh brings some of the joy and laughter that these three men brought to so many.
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ONE DRESSING ROOM, THREE COMEDIANS, A THOUSAND LAUGHS.
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The Last Laugh
Direct from the West End, The Last Laugh is a ‘brilliant’ (The Telegraph) brand new, laugh-a-minute play which reimagines the lives of three of Britain’s greatest comedy heroes.
Filled with great gags and touching stories, The Last Laugh is nostalgic and poignant and guaranteed to be the ultimate comedy night out.
The Last Laugh is written and directed by the awardwinning Paul Hendy, and stars ‘a trio of sublime performances’ (WhatsOnStage) with Damian Williams as Tommy Cooper, Simon Cartwright as Bob Monkhouse and Bob Golding as Eric Morecambe
– Daily Mail
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NEW PLAY BY PAUL HENDY
Dear Evan Hansen
Packed with some of the biggest musical theatre songs of the last decade.
Meet Evan: an anxious high school kid who wants nothing more than to fit in.
The thing is, on his way to fitting in, he didn’t tell the whole truth, and now must give up on a life he never dreamt he’d have. As events spiral and the truth comes out, Evan faces a reckoning with himself and everyone around him.
Dear Evan Hansen has a score by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul (Oscar-winning composers for The Greatest Showman), book by Steven Levenson and more awards than can fit here.
With direction by Adam Penford (Artistic Director at Nottingham Playhouse), this brand new production marks the first time that the Broadway and West End phenomenon will tour the UK & Ireland.
Ages 12+
Whether it’s taking off in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang or venturing into the Pridelands of Africa, treat them to an experience they’ll remember forever with an ATG Gift Voucher. With hundreds of incredible musicals, plays, comedy shows and concerts to choose from, it’s the ultimate present.
A Man for All Seasons
The greatest, most powerful and dangerous figures who shaped English history are brought vividly to life in Robert Bolt’s awardwinning play.
Martin Shaw stars as Sir Thomas More – scholar, ambassador, Lord Chancellor and friend to King Henry VIII. Above all, he is a man of integrity, loved by the common people and his own family.
When Henry demands a divorce from Catherine of Aragon, clearing the way for him to marry Anne Boleyn, the staunchly Catholic Thomas is forced to choose between loyalty and his own conscience, committing an incredible act of defiance for which he eventually pays the ultimate price.
★★★★ ‘Robert Bolt’s play dazzles.’ – Daily Mail
★★★★ ‘Martin Shaw excels in Robert Bolt’s timeless classic.’ – The Observer
★★★★ ‘A cracking story of human courage.’ –The Mail on Sunday
The Wizard of Oz
Get ready to skip down the Yellow Brick Road with York Stage as they bring The Wizard of Oz to life in a dazzling musical adventure!
Join Dorothy, Toto and her friends – the Scarecrow, Tin Man and Cowardly Lion – as they journey to the magical Emerald City.
As Dorothy navigates the enchanting landscape of Oz she is closely watched by Glinda the Good Witch, as the Wicked Witch of the West is plotting to thwart Dorothy’s quest and reclaim the magical ruby slippers.
This new production is bursting with vibrant sets, toetapping tunes and a sprinkle of magic that will have you singing Somewhere Over the Rainbow all the way home. With fun for the whole family, this is a heartwarming tale of friendship, courage and the belief that there’s no place like home.
By L. Frank Baum
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With Music and Lyrics by Harold Arlen and E. Y. Harburg. Background Music by Herbert Stothart Dance and Vocal Arrangements by Peter Howard Orchestration by Larry Wilcox
Adapted by John Kane for the Royal Shakespeare Company. Based upon the classic motion picture owned by Turner Entertainment Co. and distributed in all media by Warner Bros
This amateur production of The Wizard of Oz is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. on behalf of Tams-Witmark LLC. www.concordtheatricals.co.uk
BRINGING A TV ICON TO LIFE
We talk with Anthony Banks, director of Inspector Morse: House of Ghosts.
How do you feel about directing the first-ever stage adaptation of the iconic detective, Inspector Morse?
I remember my parents really enjoying Morse on television when I was a child. I know how much the character is respected and loved by thousands of people so it’s a great honour to be able to create a stage production of Morse. This story has a brilliant plot; it’s a murder investigation which unfolds inside a theatre. There are many layers for Morse to fathom his way through. What is real and what is imaginary? The worlds of crime and drama become intertwined – it’s thrilling.
Will there be similarities between the stage character of the detective, played by Tom Chambers, and the character in the longrunning TV series, played by John Thaw?
Yes! Tom and I have talked in detail about the character of Morse and how he’s going to portray him. I’ve worked with Tom before. Like John Thaw, Tom is also from the north of England, and is exactly the same age as John Thaw was when he played Morse.
Do you need to know anything about Inspector Morse before seeing the production?
No. Morse and his sidekick Lewis are classic detective characters, like Holmes and Watson; solving crimes to bring about justice and make the world a better place.
Crime and mystery stage plays are really popular at the moment – what do you think audiences will love most about the show? Unlike other crime fiction on-stage – where the audience might be aware of certain things ahead of the detective – in this play the audience discovers clues and facts at the same time as Morse does. The mystery, the suspense, the intrigue remains at fever pitch and the audience will find themselves inside Morse’s thought process as he works his way toward the truth.
Are the stage characters similar to how they appear in the novels by Colin Dexter?
Playwright Alma Cullen worked closely with Colin Dexter on the creation of these characters. and was one of the main writers of the television series. Dexter describes Morse as ‘Someone who can do a crossword in two minutes. He has a quickness and ability to come to an immediate conclusion – even if it’s the wrong one! He’s melancholy rather than morose; a quiet humour’. The stage characters Alma has written are as Dexter created them for his novels.
What do you enjoy the most about directing for stage? I love it. It’s an endless guessing game – every night, hundreds of complete strangers sitting in the dark – what will they think? Will they be scared? Will they laugh? What will they think about it?
All of these questions are in my head as I sculpt the storytelling on-stage. It’s a thrilling job and it has just as many twists and turns as a good crime fiction!
A THRILLING MURDER MYSTERY FEATURING THE NATION’s FAVOURITE DETECTIVE
House of Ghosts
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Inspector Morse: House of Ghosts
A chilling mystery unfolds when a young actress suddenly dies on-stage during a performance, and Detective Chief Inspector Morse embarks on a gripping investigation.
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What begins as a suspicious death inquiry takes a darker turn when the legendary inspector, together with DS Lewis, uncovers a connection to sinister events in his own past, 25 years earlier.
Inspector Morse: House of Ghosts marks the first-ever stage adaptation of the iconic detective. ITV’s long-running Inspector Morse has inspired equally beloved spin-offs, Lewis and Endeavour
Starring Tom Chambers (Father Brown, Strictly Come Dancing) as Inspector Morse, this original story written for the stage is a must-see for fans of compelling detective stories and thrilling mysteries.
Ages 12+
‘The greatest British crime series of all time.’ –Radio Times (on ITV’s Inspector Morse)
Starring Tom Chambers as Morse
TH E AT R E FO R ALL
We are committed to making our venues accessible for all and regularly schedule performances that are tailored to ensure everyone can enjoy the magic of live theatre.
Audio Described
The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe
Sat 26 Apr 2pm
Calamity Jane Wed 30 Apr 2.30pm
A Midsummer Night’s Dream Sun 11 May 2.30pm
The Last Laugh Sat 14 Jun 2.30pm
Dear Evan Hansen Sat 28 Jun 2.30pm
Wizard of Oz Sun 14 Sep 4pm
Inspector Morse: House of Ghosts
Sat 27 Sep 2.30pm
SIX Sat 18 Oct 4pm
Bugsy Malone Sat 1 Nov 2.30pm
Cinderella Mon 29 Dec 5.30pm
Relaxed
Cinderella Fri 2 Jan 2026 2pm
BSL Interpreted
The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe Sat 26 Apr 2pm
Calamity Jane Wed 30 Apr 2.30pm
A Midsummer Night’s Dream Sun 11 May 2.30pm
Dear Evan Hansen Sat 28 Jun 2.30pm
Wizard of Oz Sun 14 Sep 4pm
Inspector Morse: House of Ghosts Sat 27 Sep 2.30pm
FRIENDS! The Musical Parody Sat 4 Oct 2.30pm
MobileConnect
The MobileConnect system amplifies the performance via your mobile phone or tablet. Audience members connected to the app will hear a live feed of the on-stage performance (with audio description, if attending an Audio Described performance) on their headset or digital hearing aids, wherever they are sat in the auditorium. For more information, please visit atgtickets.com/access
FRIENDS! The Musical Parody
Get ready for non-stop laughs with your favourite friends.
FRIENDS! The Musical Parody, the hit New York and Las Vegas sensation, is a sidesplitting musical comedy packed with iconic moments from all ten seasons of the beloved television series. Featuring an entirely original musical score, the show follows the escapades of the world’s most famous group of twenty-somethings.
From the producers of Hairspray and the director of The Full Monty, this humorous take on the beloved TV show blends iconic moments with laugh-out-loud comedy. Join Rachel, Ross, Monica, Chandler, Joey and Phoebe as they navigate love, friendship and life’s ups and downs in 1990s New York City.
Whether you’re in a love triangle, trying to make it as an actor or just can’t quit your day job, you’ll be laughing, crying and quoting your favourite lines all night long!
Ages 13+
Pick Me Up Theatre presents Bugsy Malone
Get your splurge gun at the ready as Alan Parker’s world famous Bugsy Malone comes to York with Pick Me Up Theatre following last year’s sell out NATIVITY! The Musical
Bugsy Malone is set in Prohibition-era New York with rival gangsters Fat Sam and Dandy Dan at loggerheads. As custard pies fly and Dan’s destructive ‘splurge guns’ wreak havoc, Bugsy Malone, a penniless ex-boxer and all round nice guy, falls for Blousey Brown, an aspiring singer.
Director and Choreographer Lesley Hill, Musical Director Adam Tomlinson and Producer Robert Readman. Alan Parker’s Bugsy Malone, Words and Music by Paul Williams. This amateur production of Bugsy Malone is presented by arrangement with Faber Music Ltd on behalf of Warner/Chappell Music Ltd
The production features a cast of 40 young performers, and has all the great songs from the original movie, including You Give A Little Love, My Name Is Tallulah, Fat Sam’s Grand Slam and Bugsy Malone. Join Bugsy, Blousey and Tallulah for an unforgettable theatrical experience. Get booking because as Fizzy knows… tomorrow never comes.
‘Pick Me Up Theatre are not only remarkably prolific but their work is consistently outstanding.’
– Charles Hutchinson
LOLA ALL DAY AND ALL OF THE NIGHT
WATERLOO SUNSET
SUNNY AFTERNOON
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DEAD END STREET AND MANY, MANY MORE... DAYS
Sunny Afternoon
The Olivier Award-winning musical sensation about one of Britain’s greatest bands is back. ‘A blazing triumph. I swear you’ll get goosebumps’ (The Telegraph).
This ‘indisputably terrific’ (The Times) musical celebrates the raw energy, passion and timeless sound of The Kinks, telling their story through an incredible back catalogue, including You Really Got Me, Lola and All Day and All of the Night. Winning the Olivier for ‘Best New Musical’, Sunny Afternoon charts the euphoric highs and agonising lows of one of the most iconic bands of all time – jam-packed with their irresistible music that influenced an entire generation. Set against the backdrop of Britain on the cusp of the rebellious 60s, Sunny Afternoon is an ‘exhilarating’ (Financial Times) and moving celebration of the music, life, and the band that changed it all. Ages 12+
★★★★★ ‘A belter! Funny, stylish. It has everything The Kinks had.’ – Daily Mail
★★★★ ‘This is a great, very British musical about a great, very British band.’ – The Times
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Menopause the Musical 2
Sun 13 Apr
Starring Maureen Nolan (The Nolans), Carli Norris (Doctors, Hollyoaks, EastEnders) and Rebecca Wheatley (Casualty), Menopause the Musical 2 is the hysterical sequel to the smash hit show Menopause the Musical Ages 16+
Some Enchanted Evening
The English Musical Theatre Orchestra
Sun 20 Apr
This spring experience an unforgettable live orchestra centre stage, performing your favourite classic showtunes from Oklahoma, My Fair Lady, The Sound of Music and many more!
Showaddywaddy
Thu 17 Apr
Their live show is dynamic and uplifting featuring all of their biggest hits, many of which reached number one in the pop charts of Europe. Under The Moon of Love, Three Steps to Heaven, Hey Rock & Roll, When, Blue Moon, Pretty Little Angel Eyes and many, many more.
Harry Hill New Bits & Greatest Hits
Sun 18 May
The Badger Parade is back on! Join me on my Diamond Jubilee lap of honour as I celebrate 60 glorious years of fun, laughter and lowlevel disruption! Ages 9+
That’ll Be The Day
Wed 21 May
This captivating journey through music history from the 50s to the 80s, is filled with electrifying performances and iconic tunes. A timeless show combining talent, energy and nostalgia allowing you to sing, laugh and dance along to the greatest hits of the past. Ages 12+
James Bond Concert Spectacular
By Q The Music Show
Sun 27 Apr
The most critically-acclaimed tribute to the music of James Bond, performing all the themes and more from the series. Every fan club around the world recognises their performances as the finest since the originals and the definitive tribute.
Featuring former Miss Moneypenny Caroline Bliss (The Living Daylights) as compere, this is a fantastic, spine-tingling show known for stirring emotional and adrenaline-fuelled performances, mixed with superb musicianship and flair. Don’t miss it!
‘Stunning.’ – The Times
Julian Clary A Fistful of Clary
Sun 25 May
Yee-haw! You’ve heard of the man with no name? Well, here’s the man with no shame. After the huge, sell out success of A Fistful of Clary last year, the renowned homosexual is fixing to saddle up and head out once again.
Ages 16+
Wonders of Our Universe
Tue 27 May
Immerse yourself in an evening of cosmic exploration, crafted to deliver a visually stunning and emotionally-charged journey through the universe. This show weaves together storytelling with breathtaking visuals, allowing imaginations to soar and inspiring all ages.
Tim Rice: My Life in Musicals I Know Him So Well
Thu 29 May
The internationally renowned lyricist returns by popular demand for a night reflecting on his illustrious career, with West End singers and band in an extraordinary live musical theatre event.
Nick Mohammed is Mr. Swallow: Show Pony
Wed 28 May
After a sell out 2023 UK tour and extended run in London’s West End, Taskmaster and Ted Lasso star Nick Mohammed returns as his critically-acclaimed alter ego Mr. Swallow with a brand new show. Ages 14+
Murder, She Didn’t Write
Fri 30 May
Don your deerstalker and grab your magnifying glass as this talented company use audience suggestions to create a hilarious improvised murder mystery. All you have to do… is solve it! Ages 12+
The best seat in the house ...has your name on it
To celebrate our recent relaunch we are excited to offer our audiences the chance to dedicate a seat.
Join Dame Judi Dench and create a lasting legacy by dedicating a seat to a theatre lover or favourite Grand Opera House star. And, all the while, help contribute towards bringing world-class shows to the city of York.
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The Dinosaur That Pooped
When Danny and Dino’s favourite rock band are playing their last ever concert, they go on a quest to get the last two tickets. But with a villainous band manager lurking, nothing goes to plan. Will the band perform? Will Danny rock out? Or will Dino’s rumbling tummy save the day?
Walk Right Back The Everly Brothers’ Story
17 Jun
Prepare to immerse yourself in timeless classics like Bye Bye Love and All I Have to Do Is Dream. Embark on a journey filled with signature riffs and unforgettable harmonies, encapsulating the legendary sound of the Everly Brothers.
The Bon Jovi Experience
18 Jun
Get ready to rock your way through an unforgettable journey with the only show to be endorsed by Jon Bon Jovi himself! The Bon Jovi Experience features smash hits such as Livin’ On a Prayer, Always, It’s My Life, You Give Love a Bad Name, Bad Medicine and many more!
Flowers and Friendship Bracelets
22 Jun
Get ready for a dazzling explosion of music, dance and excitement as Flowers and Friendship Bracelets takes to the stage! The ultimate family pop concert with the biggest hits from Taylor, Miley, Sabrina, Olivia and Chappell.
The ELO Experience Electric Light Orchestra
The world’s foremost multi award-winning tribute to The Electric Light Orchestra. Why not come along and enjoy this incredible show which takes you on a magical musical journey through time. Ages 8+
Natural History Museum presents Dinosaurs Live!
Ever since they were first identified in the 1800s, dinosaurs have sparked the imagination. For the first time ever, the Natural History Museum has teamed up with Mark Thompson Productions to take you on an adventure like no other. Ages 3+
Steve Steinman’s Love Hurts Power Ballads & Anthems
From the creators of Anything For Love & Vampires Rock, and starring the remarkable Steve Steinman, this spectacular new production boasts a stellar cast of talented vocalists and a dynamic seven-piece live band.
GRAYSON PERRY
Grayson Perry Are You Good?
Are You Good? A question fundamental to our humanity. In this show you’re asked: Are you as virtuous as you think? Is it more important to be good or right? And what is sin? No one will leave unscathed. Ages 18+
Alan Davies Think Ahead
Alan Davies is a critically-acclaimed actor, writer and a staple of British television, as well as one of the UK’s best-loved comedians. Don’t miss his brand new tour. Ages 12+
Joanne McNally Pinotphile
After the success of her record-breaking tour The Prosecco Express, Joanne McNally returns with her hotly anticipated new stand-up show Pinotphile. Join Joanne for a wild ride as she navigates situationships, revenge, frenemies and rejection in her trademark style. Ages 14+
Ross Noble Cranium of Curiosities
12 Oct
Baba’s back on tour! Join the multi awardwinning comedian as he guides us through family life, his new found fame and the joys of Costco in this hilarious new stand-up show. Ages 16+
Ross Noble is the Wizard of Waffle, Rambler Royale, Noodlers’ Noodler, and he’s back to tour a tornado of tangents. What the show will be about is anybody’s guess, but that’s all part of the fun inside his Cranium of Curiosities. Ages 15+
You shall go to the ball with this year’s sparkling pantomime, Cinderella. Grab your friends, family and colleagues, sparkle your slippers and book your tickets before the clock strikes! Sat 6 Dec 2025 – Sun 4 Jan 2026
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ATG+ Membership Best offer – £10 off (Selected performances)
Groups Best offer – £25 per ticket for groups of 10+ (Selected performances)
Audio Described Mon 29 Dec 5.30pm | BSL Interpreted Mon 29 Dec 5.30pm Relaxed Fri 2 Jan 2026 2pm
April
Seven Drunken Nights: The Story of The Dubliners Sun 6 Apr 2.30pm & 7.30pm
John Simpson: The Leaders & Lunatics Tour Mon 7 Apr 7.30pm
Menopause The Musical 2
Sun 13 Apr 6pm
Showaddywaddy Thu 17 Apr 7.30pm
Some Enchanted Evening Sun 20 Apr 7.30pm
The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe Tue 22 – Sat 26 Apr 7pm, 2pm (Wed, Thu & Sat) Sat 26 Apr 2pm
The James Bond Concert Spectacular: By Q The Music Show Sun 27 Apr 7.30pm
Calamity Jane
May A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Tue 29 Apr – Sat 3 May 7.30pm, 2.30pm (Wed, Thu & Sat) Wed 30 Apr 2.30pm
Tue 6 – Sun 11 May 7.30pm, 2.30pm (Wed, Sat & Sun) Sun 11 May 2.30pm
Harry Hill: New Bits & Greatest Hits Sun 18 May 7.30pm
Nikita Kuzmin: Midnight Dancer Tue 20 May 7.30pm
That’ll Be The Day
Wed 21 May 7.30pm
Julian Clary: A Fistful of Clary Sun 25 May 7.30pm
Wonders of Our Universe Tue 27 May 7pm
Nick Mohammed is Mr. Swallow: Show Pony Wed 28 May 7.30pm
Tim Rice: My Life in Musicals – I Know Him So Well Thu 29 May 7.30pm
Murder, She Didn’t Write Fri 30 May 7.30pm
June The Last Laugh
Tue 10 – Sat 14 Jun 7.30pm, 2.30pm (Wed, Thu & Sat) Sat 14 Jun 2.30pm
The Dinosaur That Pooped Sun 15 Jun 12.30pm & 3.30pm
Walk Right Back: The Everly Brothers’ Story Tue 17 Jun 7.30pm
The Bon Jovi Experience Wed 18 Jun 7.30pm
Flowers and Friendship Bracelets
Dear Evan Hansen
Sun 22 Jun 6pm
Tue 24 – Sat 28 Jun 7.30pm, 2.30pm (Wed, Fri & Sat) Sat 28 Jun 2.30pm
July The ELO Experience: Electric Light Orchestra Wed 9 Jul 7.30pm
Steve Steinman’s Love Hurts: Power Ballads & Anthems Thu 24 Jul 7.30pm
MANIA – The ABBA Tribute Fri 25 Jul 7.30pm
Natural History Museum presents Dinosaurs Live! Sat 26 Jul 2.30pm & 4.30pm
A Man for All Seasons
Tue 29 Jul – Sat 2 Aug 7.30pm, 2.30pm (Wed, Thu & Sat)
September The Wizard of Oz: York Stage Fri 12 – Sat 20 Sep 7pm (Tue, Wed & Thu), 7.30pm (Fri & Sat), 2.30pm (Sat), 4pm (Sun) Sun 14 Sep 4pm
Inspector Morse: House of Ghosts
Tue 23 – Sat 27 Sep 7.30pm, 2.30pm (Wed & Sat) Sat 27 Sep 2.30pm
Northern Live: Do I Love You Mon 29 Sep 7.30pm
FRIENDS! The Musical Parody
Tue 30 Sep – Sat 4 Oct 7.30pm, 5.30pm & 8.30pm (Fri), 2.30pm (Sat) Sat 4 Oct 2.30pm
October Uncanny: Afraid Of The Dark Sun 5 & Mon 6 Oct 7.30pm
Grayson Perry: Are You Good? Tue 7 Oct 7.30pm
Nina Conti: Whose Face Is It Anyway? Wed 8 Oct 7.30pm
Alan Davies: Think Ahead Fri 10 Oct 7.30pm
Joanne McNally: Pinotphile Sat 11 Oct 8pm
Babatunde Aléshé: High Expectations
SIX
Sun 12 Oct 8pm
Tue 14 – Sat 18 Oct 8pm (Tue, Thu & Sat), 6pm & 8.30pm (Wed & Fri), 4pm (Sat), Sat 18 Oct 4pm
Pick Me Up Theatre presents Bugsy Malone Fri 31 Oct – Sat 8 Nov 7.30pm (Excl. Sun), 2.30pm (Thu, Sat & Sun) Sat 1 Nov 2.30pm
November Sunny Afternoon
Ross Noble: Cranium of Curiosities
Tue 11 – Sat 15 Nov 7.30pm, 2.30pm (Wed & Sat), 1.30pm (Fri)
Wed 26 Nov 8pm
December Cinderella Sat 6 Dec 2025 – Sun 4 Jan 2026 See website for details. Mon 29 Dec 5.30pm, Fri 2 Jan 2026 2pm
Audio Described BSL Interpreted Relaxed
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Groups & Schools 0207 206 1174†
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Access tickets can be booked by joining our Access Membership Scheme. For accessibility advice please contact us online atgtickets.com/access/contact-us or call our Access Assistance line on 0333 009 5399**.
For D/deaf and hard of hearing customers our Type Talk number is 180001 0333 009 5399*
(Open daily 9am-8pm, except Christmas Day. Bank holiday hours may vary).
Ticket prices
Based on the popularity of a performance and ticket availability, prices can change at any point during the show’s on-sale period. Due to the varying nature of our shows and their set design, we cannot guarantee an unrestricted view from all seats at all times. For the most up-to-date information please check online. ATG+ Membership, group ticket prices and any special offers are subject to availability and can change or be withdrawn at any time. Family tickets are for 4 people with a maximum of 2 adults. ATG+ Membership offers are for a maximum of 4 tickets per card on selected seats, prices and performances. atgtickets.com/membership
Children
No children under 3 will be admitted to the venue except where it is specifically stated at the time of booking that the event is suitable for under 3s. Babes in arms (children under 18 months unless otherwise stated at the time of booking and on the ticket) will only be admitted to performances that are specifically aimed for them (pantomimes and shows permitting under 3s only). Where babes in arms are permitted they shall be admitted free of charge. If any other age restrictions apply for a particular performance this will be stated on the relevant production page of our website. Children (ages 18 months to 15 years inclusive) shall require their own ticket which shall be at full ticket price if no child concessions are available at the time of booking. Children (ages 15 years and under) must be supervised at all times. Supervision of children shall be by no less than 1 adult (aged 18 years or over) per 10 children and the supervising adult must sit next to the child/ren. The Management reserves the right to ask parents / supervisors to remove children if, in the opinion of the Management, they are causing a disturbance. Please note that some productions can be loud, if a member of your party is sensitive to this, we would recommend bringing their preferred noise protection.
This brochure is available as an accessible download from atgtickets.com/york (select ‘Your Visit’) or contact us to request an alternative format.
**Calls to 02 &03 numbers are charged at standard geographic rate and included in any call plan minutes.
Plan your visit
We are easy to find and for information on parking, pre-theatre drinks and hospitality, please visit atgtickets.com/york
Grand Opera House York, Clifford and Cumberland Street, York, North Yorkshire YO1 9SW
Conditions of sale
Our full terms and conditions are available online atgtickets.com/terms-and-conditions
Information about fees
Up to £2.25 from each ticket sold is used for the upkeep and improvements to your venue. We spend this wisely to give you the best experience possible, provide equal access for everyone and offer creative learning opportunities in local communities across the UK. Additional fees may also apply where we sell tickets for non-ATG venues, or for selected big name shows and performances. These additional fees may take the form of a per ticket booking fee and/or a one-off transaction fee. Please check our website for the most up-to-date ticket prices and fees. The information in this brochure is correct at the time of going to press. We reserve the right to make alterations to the published programme of events, their prices, concessions, offers and fees.
Sustainability
We work to continuously improve our environmental performance and find solutions that reduce environmental impact, therefore this brochure is printed on responsibly sourced paper. Please continue to help the environment by recycling or passing on to a friend.