Welcome to York Theatre Royal

York Theatre Royal has been producing great drama in the beautiful City of York for over 250 years and is one of the country’s leading producing theatres. Each year we welcome over 200,000 people to a wide variety of performances and activities. Have a look at our What's On page to view see what you can book tickets for today!

Robin Hood and his Merry Mam! Panto tickets news...

Tickets for this years brand new pantomime, Robin Hood and his Merry Mam!, go on sale at 9 am Thu 1 March. Tickets are only available in person at the box office on Thu 1 March. The queues start very early (with some people camping out over night to make sure they get their favourite seats), so book early to avoid dissapointment. Tickets are available over the phone and online from 10 am on Fri 2 Mar.

Mystery Plays Costume Appeal

With two casts of 300, the Mystery Plays have many people to costume – and we need your help!

Mystery Plays Costume Appeal

Get on your dancing shoes!

10½ hours, 7 dance styles. It can only be our famous Dance-a-thon. Returning to the De Grey Rooms Ballroom for a second year, York Theatre Royal will be hosting a fundraising Dance-a-thon in aid of much needed repairs to the main stage.

New Season at York Theatre Royal - The Press

Wed 08 Feb 2012

Written by Charles Hutchinson

AS the lights finally fade on The York Family Robinson tomorrow night, thoughts turn to the new season at York Theatre Royal, one that will be dominated by a production outside the theatre.

The Press: RE-Review - The York Family Robinson

Sat 21 Jan 2012

Written by Charles Hutchinson, The Press

"This show’s set pieces are right up there with Berwick’s best, especially the classic farce tomfoolery of the bed-hopping, bed-swapping scene and the Dying Swan routine"