The Friends

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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

Annual Memberships

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Annual Memberships

Single Membership  |  £10

Joint Membership  |  £16

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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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