Donated towards the very successful community production of Sovereign in Kings Manor
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Sharing A Passion for Theatre
The Friends of York Theatre Royal are a long-standing group of enthusiastic theatre-lovers who share a passion for the arts, meet socially and support our work by raising money for the theatre and volunteering.
When you join the Friends you’ll get to meet new people and access lots of social events – from theatre visits, to day trips to places of interest across the region, monthly lunches and weekly “Coffee, Chat & Craft Club” relaxing activities.
The Friends are always looking for new faces to join the group, take part in their events and activities and bring fresh ideas to support the theatre.
£5,000
Donated towards the very successful community production of Sovereign in Kings Manor
64 years
Since the Friends were founded
£30,000
Raised in the last 10 years to support the theatre
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Annual Memberships
Single Membership | £10
Joint Membership | £16
Previous and Future Friends Activities
Some Friends Activities enjoyed in our 2022/23 season
Family Album, SJT Scarborough
Richard Digby Day, Master Class
Wendy Lacy, Walk, Walmgate area
Pantomime Dress Rehearsal
Pantomime Programme Selling
FYTR Xmas Lunch, Black Sheep Brewery
Charlie & the Chocolate Factory, Leeds Playhouse
Beetle Drive & Quiz
Monthly Lunch with Easter Bonnet Competition
“Sovereign” Talk by Juliet Forster
Hearing Dogs for Deaf People Talk & Demonstration
Guided Tour of Kings Manor
Pickering to Whitby by steam train trip
“Sovereign”, Dress Rehearsal for the Friends
“Sovereign “programme selling & Green Room drinks service
Deals & Deceptions, Eskdale Theatre
2023/24 season to date
Constant Companions SJT Scarborough
Still to come
Christmas Lunch, North Star, Flamborough
Noises Off, Matinee, Friends block booking
Pantomime Dress Rehearsal
Pantomime Programme selling
Oliver at Leeds Playhouse in January
“I love the theatre and going to see plays as a group, as well as going on the organised visits out of York, either to theatres elsewhere or places of general cultural interest.”
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