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North By Northwest

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Tue 22 Jul - Sun 03 Aug

His Last Report

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Wed 29 Apr 2026 - Sat 23 May 2026

The Psychic

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York Theatre Royal Productions

North By Northwest 18 Mar – 05 Apr. Theatre legend Emma Rice takes on film legend Alfred Hitchcock in this riotously funny reworking that turns the original thriller on its head.

Krapp’s Last Tape 14 Apr – 17 May. Gary Oldman returns to the stage in Beckett’s one-act masterpiece, exclusively at York Theatre Royal.

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Pantomime

Sleeping Beauty

The 2025/26 York Theatre Royal pantomime with Evolution Productions will be the enchanting Sleeping Beauty!

Join us for this timeless tale of adventure, magic and festive family fun.

York favourite, Robin Simpson (Dame Dolly in Aladdin, Dame Trott in Jack and the Beanstalk) will be back and getting up to more hijinks in this fun-filled show.

Written by Paul Hendy and directed by Juliet Forster – the same fantastic team who brought you the magical Aladdin and the GIANT Jack and the Beanstalk.

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Visiting Us

York Theatre Royal has been here since 1744, welcoming and entertaining residents and visitors from far and wide. We are the oldest theatre in York, and our beautiful listed building offers accessible facilities and a friendly welcome to all. Our theatre is a hub for many of York’s major cultural events and festivals, with a year-round packed programme of live shows from big productions to fringe theatre, dance, opera, musicals and a world-renowned traditional family pantomime. Come inside and see it live.

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To make the most of your visits to York Theatre Royal, become a Member today. YTR Membership is the best way to stay up to date with all the upcoming shows. With priority booking and 10% off tickets and in our cafe and bar, if you love theatre get exclusive access to the best seats at the best prices and enjoy your visit to your local theatre.

Membership is just £72 a year and is a fantastic way to not only access huge savings, but also help to support the theatre. We have an amazing Creative Engagement team that work with vulnerable children in our Access All Areas Programme, help adults improve their mental health with Theatre for Wellbeing and engage with local schools and communities. Your membership helps us make the difference, so why not sign up today to make the most of your theatre.

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North By Northwest

His Last Report

The Psychic

Interview: Matt Aston, Writer and Director of The Storm Whale

Set sail with The Storm Whale at York Theatre Royal

Badapple Theatre Company bring The Thankful Village to our studio

“The joy of making community theatre” – Q&A with His Last Report, co-director Paul Birch

Meet Ewan Wardrop, starring in North by Northwest

Call Out for Freelance Backstage Workshop leaders

Interview: Matt Aston, Writer and Director of The Storm Whale 