From August 2024
The big, bold and beautiful musical Hairspray is back in York!
Welcome to G R AND OPE R A HOU S E YO RK
Our team are keeping cool with a whole season of smash hit musicals including the legendary Only Fools and Horses The Musical, the big and bold Hairspray The Musical and the pup-tastic 101 Dalmatians the Musical. We also have a series of family hits you won’t want to miss including the magical The Tiger Who Came to Tea and The 13-Storey Treehouse which brings its nutty adventures to York for the very first time!
If comedy is your thing then we have the marvellous Milton Jones, Fern Brady, Rachel Parris and Nish Kumar.
It’s going to be a fairy tale Christmas this year with our magical new pantomime Beauty and The Beast; set to wow families this festive season.
Once you’ve secured your ticket, there’s lots to enhance your visit. Our Delivered at Seat facility is now in full swing where you can order from your seat, sit back and relax without having to queue. If you prefer to order from one of our bars, interval orders can be arranged so your drinks are ready and waiting for you to enjoy.
If you are attending with anyone who requires assistance, take a look at the access page which has a list of accessible performances including BSL signed, Audio Described and Relaxed. We aim to be as inclusive as possible and regularly schedule performances tailored to ensure everyone can enjoy the magic of live theatre.
Do keep a lookout for our latest news and new shows by following our social media channels.
Laura McMillan, Theatre Director
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Local Heroes
25% off tickets. Keep an eye out for our logo above on selected shows.
To honour our Local Heroes, we are offering teachers, social care workers, prison officers, armed forces, ‘blue light’ professionals and Max Card holders 25% off the ticket price of a wide variety of shows. Visit atgtix.co/LocalHeroes for a full list of shows and offers.
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Theatre for all
Here at the Grand Opera House we are proud to open our doors to everybody and make theatre accessible to all. Look out for these symbols throughout this brochure:
Audio Described BSL Interpreted Captioned Relaxed Touch Tour
Access Membership Scheme
Did you know, that for every performance (not just assisted performances), we have dedicated members of staff on hand to ensure any patrons with access requirements have everything they need?
Join our Access Membership Scheme – call 0333 009 5399* (Open 7 days a week 9am –8pm. Closed Christmas day, bank holidays may vary) or sign up via our online form at atgtickets.com/access. Registration is free, really easy and will ensure that our dedicated staff get you the right seats and performances, every time you book! For further information please visit atgtickets.com/york
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TH E AT R E FO R ALL
We believe everyone should be able to enjoy the thrill of live theatre. We continue to work hard to improve our accessibility offerings, including programming a variety of tailored performances which allow more people to enjoy the magic of theatre.
Audio Described
York Stage presents School of Rock
Sat 21 Sep 2.30pm
David Walliams – Awful Auntie
Sat 28 Sep 2.30pm
Only Fools and Horses The Musical
Wed 16 Oct 2.30pm
The Rocky Horror Show Wed 23 Oct 8pm
101 Dalmatians the Musical Sat 9 Nov 2pm
Pick Me Up Theatre presents Nativity!
Sat 30 Nov 2.30pm
Beauty and The Beast Fri 27 Dec 5.30pm
NOW That’s What I Call A Musical
Sat 22 Mar 2025 2.30pm
Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express
Sat 29 Mar 2025 2.30pm
The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe
Sat 26 Apr 2025 2pm
Calamity Jane Wed 30 Apr 2025 2.30pm
Relaxed
Beauty and The Beast Thu 2 Jan 2025 2pm
Further information
Did you know, that for every performance (not just assisted performances), we have dedicated members of staff on hand to ensure any patrons with access requirements have everything they need? See page 7 for more details.
BSL Interpreted
York Stage presents School of Rock Sat 21 Sep 2.30pm
David Walliams – Awful Auntie
Sat 28 Sep 2.30pm
Only Fools and Horses The Musical Wed 16 Oct 2.30pm
Hairspray The Musical Sat 2 Nov 2.30pm
101 Dalmatians the Musical Sat 9 Nov 2pm
Pick Me Up Theatre presents Nativity!
Sat 30 Nov 2.30pm
Beauty and The Beast Fri 27 Dec 1pm
NOW That’s What I Call A Musical Sat 22 Mar 2025 2.30pm
Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express Sat 29 Mar 2025 2.30pm
The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe
Sat 26 Apr 2025 2pm
Calamity Jane Wed 30 Apr 2025 2.30pm
York Stage presents School of Rock
Get ready to rock as York Stage bring a brand new production of School of Rock the Musical to the Grand Opera House this September.
Based on the Paramount movie written by Mike White. Book by Julian Fellowes. Lyrics by Glenn Slater. Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber
Based on the iconic movie, School of Rock follows Dewey Finn, a failed rock star who is faking it as a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school. But instead of teaching the students the alphabet or maths, Dewey leads them to become the most awesome rock band ever. Can they crush the Battle of the Bands without getting caught by their parents and the school’s headmistress, or will Dewey be left to face the music?
York Stage is ready to bring the house down once again with a sensational cast, featuring a group of super-talented kids who are about to blow your mind with their musical chops… live on-stage! Grab your air guitar and get ready for a show that totally rocks.
York Stage present an amateur production by arrangement with The Really Useful Group Ltd.
LIVE ON STAGE
The 13-Storey Treehouse
Thu 8 – Sun 11 Aug
Andy Griffith’s and Terry Denton’s hilarious, multi award-winning book The 13-Storey Treehouse comes to life on-stage!
Who wouldn’t want to live in a treehouse? Especially a 13-Storey Treehouse that has everything including a bowling alley, a secret underground laboratory, self-making beds and a marshmallow machine! Andy and Terry live there, make stories together and have a series of completely nutty adventures. Don’t miss your chance to see this fun-filled, bestseller live on-stage.
Roast Productions present a CDP Kids Production of a play by Richard Tulloch, adapted from the book by Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton. G10+
The Tiger Who Came to Tea
Sat 31 Aug & Sun 1 Sep
Direct from the West End, the smash hit show
The Tiger Who Came to Tea returns on tour.
The doorbell rings just as Sophie and her mummy are sitting down to tea. Who could it possibly be? What they certainly don’t expect to see at the door is a big, stripy tiger!
Join the tea-guzzling tiger in this delightful family show packed with oodles of magic, sing-along songs and clumsy chaos. Don’t miss this stunning stage adaptation of the classic tale of teatime mayhem… expect to be surprised! Ages 3+
A musical play adapted and directed by David Wood
Based on the book by Judith Kerr
David Walliams – Awful Auntie
Thu 26 – Sun 29 Sep
When Stella sets off to visit London with her parents, she has no idea her life is in danger! When she wakes up three months later, only her Aunt Alberta can tell her what has happened. But not everything Alberta tells her turns out to be true and Stella quickly discovers she’s in for the fight of her life against her very own awful Auntie!
From the producers of Gangsta Granny and Demon Dentist, comes this hilarious and thrilling comedy adventure for all the family! Ages 5+
‘The Birmingham Stage Company has produced a terrific production of my book – I absolutely love it. It’s brilliantly done and so funny!’ –David Walliams
Photo by Mark Douet .
The Rocky Horror Show
Australian superstar Jason Donovan comes to York in Richard O’Brien’s legendary rock ‘n’ roll musical, The Rocky Horror Show, as part of a new world tour.
The legendary performer reprises his iconic role as the captivating Frank-n-Furter across the UK, following a sold-out Australian tour in 2024.
Having been seen by over 35 million theatregoers, The Rocky Horror Show is the story of two squeaky clean college kids – Brad and his fiancée Janet. When by a twist of fate, their car breaks down outside a creepy mansion whilst on their way to visit their former college professor, they meet the charismatic Dr Frank’n’Furter. It is an adventure they’ll never forget, filled with fun, frolics, frocks and frivolity.
Directed by Christopher Luscombe, The Rocky Horror Show features timeless classics, including Sweet Transvestite, Dammit Janet and, of course, the pelvic-thrusting showstopping Time Warp
Ages 12+
★★★★ – The Daily Telegraph
‘Fierce and fabulous fun!’ – Daily Express
‘Jason Donovan is astounding!’ – Sydney Scoop
Hairspray The Musical
The BIG, BOLD and BEAUTIFUL musical – Hairspray is back on tour!
Starring Strictly’s Joanne Clifton (Shrek The Musical, The Addams Family) as the fierce yet fabulous Velma von Tussle. Making her directorial debut is Hairspray royalty Brenda Edwards (Hairspray, We Will Rock You) who will bring new energy from behind the scenes.
Hairspray took Broadway by storm, winning eight Tony® Awards. The production went on to win four Olivier Awards in the West End, and multiple awards worldwide.
Join big-hearted Tracy Turnblad, the spirited Seaweed and his sister Little Inez, heartthrob Link Larkin and the resolute Motormouth Maybelle as they strive to change the world.
This feel-good classic is back. Book now!
WEDDING CEREMONIES
Take Centre Stage
York is a popular destination for weddings and the Grand Opera House is now delighted to be licensed for couples to marry for the first time in recorded history.
Holding your ceremony in one of the most unique wedding destinations in York will delight you and your guests. You’ll stand on a stage that’s welcomed stars from Charlie Chaplin and Vera Lynn to Gary Barlow and Adele.
Contact our wedding department for more information or to request a brochure email yorkweddings@atgentertainment.com
101 Dalmatians the Musical
The smash hit musical 101 Dalmatians is scampering to Grand Opera House York, starring Kym Marsh (Coronation Street, Hear’Say) as the greatest villain of them all, Cruella de Vil.
When fashionista Cruella de Vil plots to swipe all the Dalmatian puppies in town to create her fabulous new fur coat, there’s trouble ahead for Pongo and Perdi and their litter of adorable, tail-wagging young pups.
Dodie Smith’s classic canine caper is brought to life on-stage with spectacular puppetry, showstopping choreography, witty songs and irresistible puppies!
This new musical is written by Douglas Hodge (music and lyrics) and Johnny McKnight (book), from a stage adaptation by Zinnie Harris
Book your tickets now – you’d be barking mad to miss it!
Ages 5+
Pick Me Up Theatre presents Nativity!
Feel-good, funny and full of joy, this cracker of a musical returns with Pick Me Up Theatre providing oodles of Christmas spirit!
Every child in every school has one Christmas wish, to star in a Nativity, and at St. Bernadette’s School they’re attempting to mount a musical version! Only trouble is teacher Mr Maddens has promised that a Hollywood producer is coming to see the show to turn it into a film. Join him, his teaching assistant the crazy Mr Poppy, hilarious children and a whole lot of sparkle and shine as they struggle to make everyone’s Christmas wish come true.
Featuring all of your favourite sing-a-long hits from the movies including Sparkle and Shine, Nazareth, One Night One Moment, She’s the Brightest Star and a whole host of new songs.
Pick Me Up Theatre present an amateur production by arrangement with MTI International Europe. Music & Lyrics by Debbie Isitt & Nicky Ager. Director & Choreographer – Lesley Lettin. Musical Director – Adam Tomlinson. Producer – Robert Readman.
DREAMS REALLY DO COME TRUE!
Tracy Beaker star, Dani Harmer, realises her personal dream as Fairy Bon Bon in Beauty and The Beast.
Are you excited to be spending Christmas in York this year?
I cannot wait to be spending the festive period in the beautiful city of York. It’s been a few years since my last visit so I can’t wait to get out and explore. Plus, the York audiences are always some of the best!
What are your favourite things about being in panto?
There are so many to choose from. But I think my absolute favourite thing is being on-stage, looking out on the crowd and seeing a whole family together enjoying the show and creating memories – the babies, the kids, mums, dads, grandmas, grandads, aunts and uncles. All together watching the same show, laughing at the same moments, singing and clapping along. There aren’t many shows you can take your whole family to.
Is it true you love the story of Beauty and the Beast? And how do you feel about playing the role of Fairy Bon-Bon?
Now, when I say I’m obsessed, I’m not over exaggerating! I’m currently sat here, doing this
interview, wearing a Princess Belle top and Beauty and the Beast leggings. It’s my absolute favourite and always has been. So, the fact I get to do it again is beyond exciting. Fairy Bon Bon is an absolute hoot! And you’re all going to love her. She’s as mad as a box of frogs! And I love every second of playing her. I would do it every year if I could.
Do you think there’ll be any Tracy Beaker references in the Panto? Will you get to say, ‘Bog Off!’?
I have no doubt I’ll be screaming it in someone’s face!
Do you have any pre-show rituals?
I always go over my lines just before I step out on-stage. And I’m always early. But I’m like that in life. Anyone that knows me knows I turn up at least thirty minutes early to everything!
After becoming a finalist in Strictly, do you hope you’ll get the opportunity to dance in the panto? They can try and stop me from dancing! I always find a way to sneak in some dance moves even when they’re not wanted!
Beauty and The Beast
Unleash the beast and the magic of pantomime with this year’s sparkling musical fairy tale.
Join Belle, the Beast, Fairy Bon Bon, the exuberant Polly La Plonk and her cheekychappy son Louis La Plonk as they are transported to a cursed castle, under the spell of an evil enchantress. Can the wicked Hugo be defeated, can Belle see beyond the Beast and fall in love with her captor, will the Beast’s heart be melted by Belle’s beauty?
The most enchanting pantomime of all time, Beauty and The Beast, comes to York with a sparkling fairytale production for all the family. With an award-winning script by Jon Monie (Great British Pantomime Awards, 2019), a cast of larger than life characters, side-splitting comedy, sumptuous costumes, fabulous scenery, and a thrilling transformation scene.
Quotes from last year’s Beauty and the Beast pantomime…
‘West End-worthy.’ – Chronical Live
‘One of the must-see pantos this year.’ – Living North
Tickets from £13
A ATG+ Membership Offer – £5 off
G Groups 10+ Offer – £25 per ticket
S School Groups Offer – £14 per ticket, plus 1 free teacher ticket for every 10 students
U Under 16s Offer – £5 off
O Seniors Offer – £2.50 off
F Family Offer – £24.75 per ticket (3+ tickets, must include 1 child, max 2 adults per child)
Local Heroes Offer – 25% off
December 2024
January 2025
Described BSL Interpreted Relaxed
Cruel Intentions The ’90s Musical
The iconic movie set to the decade’s best songs is an irresistible combination and with over 40 four and five-star reviews, it’s the ultimate 90s night out.
The brand new, smash hit musical Cruel Intentions is coming to York direct from the West End. Based on the iconic film and inspired by Les Liaisons Dangereuses, it’s packed with 90s pop classics including the songs of Britney Spears, Boyz II Men, Christina Aguilera, TLC, R.E.M., Ace of Base, Natalie Imbruglia, The Verve, *NSYNC and more!
Step-siblings Sebastian Valmont and Kathryn Merteuil engage in a cruel bet: Kathryn goads Sebastian into attempting to seduce Annette Hargrove, the headmaster’s virtuous daughter. Weaving a web of secrets and temptation, their crusade wreaks havoc on the students at their exclusive Manhattan high school. It’s not long before the duo become entangled in their own web of deception and unexpected romance, with explosive results…
Photos of original West End cast.
Revision On Tour
Book your tickets now to see two classic English GCSE titles.
Macbeth
Mon 24 – Wed 26 Feb 2025
A nation at war. With the infamous Porter as our narrator, Macbeth and Lady Macbeth make their perilous descent towards Hell.
Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde
Tue 25 & Wed 26 Feb 2025
1888. Victorian London is under attack. Within the dimly lamp-lit streets lurks an evil predator. But who is Mr Hyde?
Horrible Histories
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Thu 13 – Sat 15 Mar 2025
★★★★★ ‘6 actors. A cauldron of characters. 2 incredible shows.’ – Morning Star
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Horrible Histories is back on-stage! Using actors and eye-popping 3D special effects, these two astounding shows are guaranteed to thrill all the family, as historical figures come alive and hover at your fingertips!
Terrible Tudors
From the horrible Henries to the end of evil Elizabeth, hear the legends (and the lies!) about the torturing Tudors!
Awful Egyptians
From the fascinating pharaohs to the power of the pyramids, discover the foul facts of death and decay with the meanest mummies in Egypt!
Ages 5+
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Ellen Kent Puccini’s La Bohème
Fri 28 Feb 2025
Performed by the Ukrainian Opera & Ballet
Theatre Kyiv. The tragic tale of the doomed, consumptive Mimi and her love for a penniless writer including Muzetta’s dog. Sung in Italian with English surtitles with full orchestra. Cast subject to change.
Ellen Kent Puccini’s Madama Butterfly
Sat 1 Mar 2025
Performed by the Ukrainian Opera & Ballet
Theatre Kyiv. Returning with exquisite sets and fabulous costumes, including antique wedding kimonos from Japan. Sung in Italian with English surtitles with full orchestra. Cast subject to change.
NOW That’s What I Call A Musical
Two best friends, one unforgettable reunion!
Friends reunite, drama unfolds and old flames reappear in this brand new British musical comedy!
Celebrating 40 years of iconic and chart-topping compilation albums, this brand new musical comedy has an unbeatable 80s soundtrack and showstopping direction and choreography by Strictly Come Dancing’s Craig Revel Horwood
This fun-filled evening is bursting with some of the greatest hits from the 80s: Gold, Girls Just Wanna Have Fun, Tainted Love, Hey Mickey, Sisters Are Doing It For Themselves and many more!
Starring award-winning comedy actress and EastEnders star Nina Wadia who will be joined on-stage by special guest and pop icon, Sinitta – performing one of her smash hits, So Macho! Ages 6+
NOW is produced by ROYO, Universal Music UK, SONY Music Entertainment and Mighty Village, and celebrates 40 years of NOW That’s What I Call Music.
ADAPTED FOR THE STAGE BY
DIRECTED BY KEN
LUDWIG
LUCY BAILEY
ADAPTED FOR THE STAGE BY DIRECTED BY KEN LUDWIG
LUCY BAILEY
Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express
Winter 1934 and an avalanche stops The Orient Express dead in its tracks. A murder. A train full of suspects. An impossible case. Trapped in the snow with a killer still on board, can the world’s most famous detective, Hercule Poirot, crack the case before the train reaches its final destination?
Murder on the Orient Express is one of Agatha Christie’s greatest literary achievements, with a final twist that is amongst her very best. Gripping, tense and masterfully cryptic, this brand new production is a deliciously thrilling ride and an ingenious murder mystery, guaranteed to keep you guessing until the end of the line.
Following a sell out tour of the bestselling crime novel of all time, And Then There Were None, Fiery Angel and Lucy Bailey (Director of West End Witness For The Prosecution) will bring Ken Ludwig’s adaptation of another Agatha Christie classic to the stage in 2025.
Ages 12+
Blood Brothers
Written by Willy Russell, Blood Brothers
tells the captivating tale of twins who, separated at birth, grow up on opposite sides of the tracks, only to meet again with fateful consequences.
Few musicals have received quite such acclaim as the multi award-winning Blood Brothers. Bill Kenwright’s production ran for more than 10,000 performances in London’s West End, one of only three musicals ever to achieve that milestone. It has been affectionately christened the ‘Standing Ovation Musical’, as inevitably it ‘Brings the audience cheering to its feet and roaring its approval.’ (Daily Mail).
The superb score includes Bright New Day, Marilyn Monroe and the emotionally charged hit Tell Me It’s Not True.
Ages 12+
‘Exhilarating... one of the best musicals ever written.’
– The Sunday Times ‘A triumphant evening... unmissable and unbeatable.’
– The Spectator
Previous cast.
Photo by Jack Merriman .
BASED ON THE NOVEL BY C.S. LEWIS
The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe
Get ready for the adventure of a lifetime as the West End smash hit production of The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe comes to Grand Opera House York in April.
Step through the wardrobe into the magic kingdom of Narnia where a world of wonder awaits.
Join Lucy, Edmund, Susan and Peter as they meet new friends, face dangerous foes and learn the lessons of courage, sacrifice, and the power of love.
Watch the nation’s favourite novel The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe come to life on-stage in this spectacular production which is guaranteed to delight all ages.
★★★★★ ‘Spectacular.’ – Metro
★★★★ ‘A fantastical family treat.’ – The Daily Telegraph
★★★★ ‘Exhilarating production, spellbinding spectacle and perfect puppetry.’ – The Guardian
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 (Cinderella, 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 Oliver Rosser
The Magic of The Beatles
The Shake It Up Baby Tour
Thu 5 Sep
She Loves You, A Hard Day’s Night, Help!, Sgt Pepper, Hey Jude, Here Comes the Sun, Get Back – all you need for an evening of million-selling memories.
An Evening with Carol Klein
Fri 6 Sep
Join Britain’s favourite plantswoman, bestselling author and gardening expert, Carol Klein, as she celebrates the release of her memoir, Hortobiography, which tells the story of her life through the many gardens that have shaped her. Ages 12+
Milton Jones Ha!Milton
Baga Chipz The ‘Much Betta!’ Tour
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Sat 7 Sep
28/02/2024 11:35
This is not a musical. Milton Jones is tone-deaf and has no sense of rhythm, but at least he doesn’t make a song and dance about it.
A whole new show of daftness. You know it makes sense.
Mon 23 Sep
Join Baga Chipz MBE; actress, singer-songwriter, ex-Page 3 Model, Ladies Darts Champion, professional shoplifter and MILF. Expect hilarious, outrageous, crass blue comedy, live vocals and dazzling costumes. Ages 16+
The Elvis Tribute Artist World Tour
Tue 1 Oct
Direct from the USA, the world’s most successful Elvis tribute show returns to the UK. Starring three Elvis tribute Grand Champions, including Shawn Klush with fellow American Moses Snow, alongside the UK’s Ben Thompson
Michael Palin There and Back
Ten years since his last published diary, Michael Palin unlocks volume four of his life, from 1999 to 2009. As the centuries change and Michael heads into middle age, he’s busier than ever. With the help of rarely seen photos and video, Michael brings these momentous times to life.
Queen by Candlelight
Featuring an incredible cast of West End singers and extraordinary live band, experience a killer concert, guaranteed to rock you! Packed with Queen hits as you have never heard them before, by candlelight!
Simon Brodkin Screwed Up
The most-viewed British comedian of all time on TikTok, world-famous prankster and Lee Nelson creator Simon Brodkin is back with an outrageous new stand-up show. Additional date added due to popular demand. Ages 14+
The Shires The Two Of Us Tour
The UK’s biggest country music export
The Shires have announced an intimate acoustic tour for 2024. The Two Of Us Tour will see Ben Earle and Crissie Rhodes tour the length and breadth of the UK performing all their classic tracks.
Fern Brady
I Gave You Milk To Drink
Ed Gamble Hot Diggity Dog
Ed Gamble has minced a load of meat (thoughts), piped it into a casing (show) and it’s coming to a bun (venue) near you. There’ll be ranting, raving and spluttering but he’s doing fine mentally. Promise. Ages 14+
Rachel Parris Poise
12 Oct Fri 11 Oct
Scotland’s queen of comedy, Fern Brady (Taskmaster, Live at the Apollo, The Russell Howard Hour, Last Leg), is back on tour with a brand new show. Author of the bestselling memoir, Strong Female Character. Ages 16+
Rachel Parris is back with her biggest tour yet, presenting a dazzling new show of her signature blend of stand-up and songs. The BAFTA nominated comedian is best known for her viral satirical segments on The Mash Report and Late Night Mash, with over 100 million views. Ages 14+
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Ages 14+
Nish Kumar Nish, Don’t Kill My Vibe
Nish Kumar – star of The Mash Report, Taskmaster and Pod Save the UK, is back with his brand new politically-charged stand-up show, Nish, Don’t Kill My Vibe Ages 14+ ★★★★ ‘Roaringly funny.’ – The Times
It’s a Beautiful Noise
The Neil Diamond Tribute
From London’s West End to your doorstep, the internationally-acclaimed production starring Fisher Stevens and a fantastic cast of professional musicians and singers transports you through five decades of musical brilliance!
Fairytale of New York
Sun 20 Oct Thu 14 Nov Wed 13 Nov Mon 11 Nov
From the producers of Seven Drunken Nights
– The Story of The Dubliners, the ultimate Irish-inspired Christmas concert is back as our talented singers, musicians and dancers perform all your festive favourites! Imagine a St. Patrick’s Day party... on Christmas Day!
The Overtones
The multi-platinum vocal harmony group is bringing back the Good Times and the tour promises to be full of favourites from start to finish, featuring songs for all the family. It’s your official start to Christmas!
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Rob Lamberti presents Perfectly George
Fri 15 Nov
From Wham! all the way through to the diverse eras of George’s hugely successful solo career, the show tells the story of George Michael in the vast repertoire of songs that made him an icon to so many.
Chris McCausland Yonks!
Lucy Beaumont
Mon 3 Feb 2025 Sat 16 Nov
You might have seen him on Would I Lie to You, Have I Got News for You, The Last Leg, and tons more as well. Chris McCausland is hitting the road again with another masterclass in stand-up comedy that has literally been Yonks in the making. Ages 16+
BAFTA nominee and star of Taskmaster, Lucy Beaumont is going to let loose on her rollercoaster world. With unusual anecdotes and bizarre journeys through modern day womanhood, life through the Beaumont lens is more surreal than you could imagine. Ages 16+
The Smartest Giant In Town
Wed 5 & Thu 6 Feb 2025
This heartwarming tale about friendship and helping those in need is brought to life in a musical, puppet-filled adventure, following on from Little Angel Theatre’s bestselling adaptations of Julia Donaldson’s picture books The Singing Mermaid and The Everywhere Bear
SKIP THE QUEUES
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Nina Conti Whose Face Is It Anyway?
The virtuoso ventriloquist, BAFTA nominee and British Comedy Award-winner is back on tour!
Nina (and Monkey) presents an unparalleled, unscripted comedy show that delves deep into who we are – all without moving her lips! Ages 14+
A Country Night in Nashville
Direct from London’s Royal Albert Hall, this show perfectly captures the energy and atmosphere of a honky-tonk in downtown Nashville. With songs from Johnny Cash to Alan Jackson, Dolly to The Chicks, Willie Nelson to Kacey Musgraves. Don’t miss this incredible show.
Massaoke Sing The Musicals
Direct from London’s West End the first national tour of the greatest musicals of all time performed by a sensational live band and character singers, plus a giant screen with sing-along lyrics make this the must-see show of 2024/25.
The Simon & Garfunkel Story
Few shows have had the global success of The Simon & Garfunkel Story with multiple sold-out shows worldwide, and multiple appearances at the London Palladium. Using photos and original footage, the show tells the story of the origins and rise of the duo – with all the hits!
David O’Doherty Tiny Piano Man
The dishevelled prince of €10 eBay keyboards tries to make you feel alive with a new pageant of laughter, song and occasionally getting up from a chair. It’s gonna be a big one. Star of 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown and Live at The Apollo.
Go Your Own Way
The Fleetwood Mac Legacy
Go Your Own Way is a spellbinding show, featuring music from the legendary multi Grammy Award-winning Fleetwood Mac. With hits including Dreams, Everywhere, Rhiannon, Gold Dust Woman, Little Lies and many more.
Lions and Tigers and Bears with Gordon Buchanan
Lions and Tigers and Bears with Gordon Buchanan
Award-winning wildlife photographer and filmmaker Gordon Buchanan hits the road with his biggest ever live tour! Join Gordon as he recounts his thrilling encounters with pandas, grizzlies, tigers, jaguars and more.
Carry On An Audience with Mark and Lard
Following the 20th anniversary of their last programme for Radio 1, Mark Radcliffe & Marc Riley have been coaxed back to wrestle once again on the sheepskin rug of light entertainment.
August
The 13-Storey Treehouse
The Tiger Who Came to Tea
September The Magic of the Beatles
An Evening with Carol Klein
Milton Jones: Ha!Milton
Will Young
York Stage presents School of Rock
Baga Chipz The ‘Much Betta!’ Tour
Northern Live: Do I Love You
David Walliams – Awful Auntie
October The Elvis Tribute Artist World Tour
Michael Palin: There and Back
Queen by Candlelight
Simon Brodkin: Screwed Up
The Shires: The Two of Us Tour
Taylormania
Ed Gamble: Hot Diggity Dog
Fern Brady: I Gave You Milk To Drink
Rachel Parris: Poise
Only Fools and Horses The Musical
Nish Kumar: Nish, Don’t Kill My Vibe
The Rocky Horror Show
Hairspray The Musical
November 101 Dalmatians the Musical
Simon Brodkin: Screwed Up
Fairytale of New York
It’s a Beautiful Noise – The Neil Diamond Tribute
The Overtones
Rob Lamberti Presents Perfectly George
Lucy Beaumont
Pick Me Up Theatre presents Nativity!
Thu 8 – Sun 11 Aug 1pm, 5pm (Sat)
Sat 31 Aug – Sun 1 Sep 11.30am & 2.30pm
Thu 5 Sep 7.30pm
Fri 6 Sep 7.30pm
Sat 7 Sep 7.30pm
Sun 8 Sep 7pm
Fri 13 – Sat 21 Sep 7.30pm, 2.30pm (Sat), 4pm (Sun) Sat 21 Sep 2.30pm
Mon 23 Sep 7.30pm
Tue 24 Sep 7.30pm
Thu 26 – Sun 29 Sep 1.30pm & 6.30pm (Thu), 10.30am & 6.30pm (Fri), 2.30pm & 6.30pm (Sat), 11am (Sun), Sat 28 Sep 2.30pm
Tue 1 Oct 7.30pm
Thu 3 Oct 7.30pm
Fri 4 Oct 7.30pm
Sat 5 Oct 8pm
Sun 6 Oct 7.30pm
Tue 8 Oct 7.30pm
Wed 9 Oct 7.30pm
Fri 11 Oct 7.30pm
Sat 12 Oct 7.30pm
Mon 14 – Sat 19 Oct 7.30pm, 2.30pm (Wed & Sat) Wed 16 Oct 2.30pm
Sun 20 Oct 7.30pm
Mon 21 – Sat 26 Oct 8pm, 5.30pm & 8.30pm (Fri & Sat)
Wed 23 Oct 8pm
Mon 28 Oct – Sat 2 Nov 7.30pm, 2.30pm (Wed & Sat)
Sat 2 Nov 2.30pm
Tue 5 – Sat 9 Nov 7pm, 2pm (Wed, Thu & Sat), Sat 9 Nov 2pm
Sun 10 Nov 8pm
Mon 11 Nov 7.30pm
Wed 13 Nov 7pm
Thu 14 Nov 7.30pm
Fri 15 Nov 7.30pm
Sat 16 Nov 8pm
Fri 22 – Sat 30 Nov 5.30pm, 2.30pm (Sat & Sun) Sat 30 Nov 2.30pm, Sat 30 Nov 2.30pm
December
Beauty and The Beast
February 2025 Chris McCausland: Yonks!
Smartest Giant in Town
Nina Conti: Whose Face Is It Anyway?
Massaoke: Sing The Musicals
A Country Night in Nashville
The Simon & Garfunkel Story
David O’Doherty: Tiny Piano Man
Cruel Intentions: The ’90s Musical
York Brass
Revision On Tour
Sat 7 Dec – Sun 5 Jan 2025 See website for details.
Fri 27 Dec 1pm, Fri 27 Dec 5.30pm, Thu 2 Jan 2025 2pm
Mon 3 Feb 8pm
Wed 5 & Thu 6 Feb 1pm & 4pm (Wed), 10am & 1pm (Thu)
Fri 7 Feb 7.30pm
Sat 8 Feb 7.30pm
Sun 9 Feb 7.30pm
Wed 12 Feb 7.30pm
Sat 15 Feb 8pm
Tue 18 – Sat 22 Feb 7.30pm, 2.30pm (Wed, Thu & Sat)
Sun 23 Feb 2.30pm
Mon 24 – Wed 26 Feb 7pm, 1pm (Tue & Wed)
Lions and Tigers and Bears with Gordan Buchanan Thu 27 Feb 7.30pm
Ellen Kent: Puccini’s La Bohème Fri 28 Feb 7.30pm
March Ellen Kent: Puccini’s Madama Butterfly Sat 1 Mar 7.30pm
Horrible Histories: Terrible Tudors & Awful Eygptians
Thu 13 – Sat 15 Mar 6.30pm, 10.30am (Thu & Fri), 2.30pm (Sat)
Go Your Own Way: The Fleetwood Mac Legacy Sun 16 Mar 7.30pm
NOW That’s What I Call A Musical
Carry On: An Audience with Mark and Lard
Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express
Audio Described BSL Interpreted Relaxed
Tue 18 – Sat 22 Mar 7.30pm, 2.30pm (Wed & Sat) Sat 22 Mar 2.30pm
Sun 23 Mar 7.30pm
Tue 25 – Sat 29 Mar 7.30pm, 2.30pm (Wed & Sat) Sat 29 Mar 2.30pm
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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 not 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.
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Grand Opera House York, Clifford and Cumberland Street, York
YO1 9SW
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