Christmas Present Ideas at York Theatre Royal

With December upon us, Christmas shopping is well under way ahead of the festive season. With plenty to keep you occupied in the run up to Christmas, finding presents can be hard and time consuming.  Struggling to find the perfect gift for someone special? Does your Secret Santa have a love of Theatre? Well look no further for the perfect gifts this Christmas, live at York Theatre Royal!

If someone you know and love is a bit of a joker or a comedy fan, we have just the thing for you with comedian Stewart Lee’s new show Basic Lee. After a decade of ground-breaking high concept shows involving overarched interlinked narratives, massive sets, and enormous comedy props, Lee enters the post-pandemic era in streamlined solo stand-up mode. Hailed as “one of the best stand-ups in the country” by the Metro and with multiple five star reviews, this show is sure to be a laugh for everyone involved.

Or, perhaps, you’re after something a bit more dramatic and brooding. With both Sweeny Todd and the RSC’s touring production of Julius Caesar, we’ll be sure not to disappoint. Travel to the dark, gloomy streets of London where dark intentions and characters rest on a razor’s edge or to the chaotic world of Rome slowly spinning out of a dictator’s control. Noted as Stephen Sondheim’s most perfect score, York Light Opera Company present the multi-award winning Sweeney Todd on our stage, whilst Best Director at The Stage Debut Awards (2019) Atri Banerjee brings Shakespeare’s work to life.

Family friendly entertainment is also available to gift this festive season with the brand new live theatre show Hey Duggee. Help your little ones join Betty, Happy, Tag, Norrie, and Roly at the Clubhouse with Duggee’s brand new theatre show! With plenty of matinee performances and dates to choose from, a fun filled family day out at York Theatre Royal is guaranteed.

Of course some of the best things come in the smallest packages, so why not gift an YTR Membership or gift voucher to the theatre lover in your life today. Jam-packed with benefits, our YTR membership gives our members early discounted ticket prices, early-bird bookings, and plenty more. Who said that stocking fillers had to be boring?

Finally, we have our fantastic show Sovereign, told through the voices of the people of York (featuring a large local cast and choir) as community theatre on a grand scale. The perfect gift for history buffs and budding detectives. Set outdoor in the grounds of the historic King’s Manor, expect intrigue, conspiracy, and a thrilling night out that’ll be one for the history books.

With something for everyone we make sure that this Christmas your gifts will be extra special for the ones you care so much about. So avoid the stress of shopping and gift giving this Christmas with York Theatre Royal. Click our What’s On Page to view the merry bunch of shows currently on offer!