Looking for a Christmas gift with a difference? You’ve come to the right place. Give the gift of unforgettable experiences with our theatre inspired Christmas gift guide. Our mini guide is full of festive gift ideas, with something for all tastes and budgets. Happy shopping!
Start 2026 in style at YTR with The Constant Wife, a sparkling adaptation of W. Somerset Maugham’s classic comedy. Directed by RSC Co-Artistic Director Tamara Harvey, this new version stars Kara Tointon (TV’s Mr Selfridge and Strictly Come Dancing champion) and features original music by multi-award-winning jazz artist Jamie Cullum.
For the little ones in your life, why not treat them to the magic of live theatre with tickets to the stage adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s beloved Tales from Acorn Wood. Packed full of toe-tapping songs, puppetry, and all the friends from Acorn Wood, this beautiful show promises to be the perfect treat for children of all ages.
The Secret Garden – The Musical
Give your loved ones something to look forward to with tickets for our upcoming revival of the Tony Award – winning Broadway musical The Secret Garden – The Musical. Directed and designed by Tony Award winner John Doyle and brought to life by a talented cast of actor – musicians, this is a moving and timeless story of love, loss, healing and hope.
For the lovers of thrillers tickets to the world premiere of The Psychic is the perfect Christmas gift. This twisted new thriller from the creators of the international smash hit Ghost Stories, Jeremy Dyson and Andy Nyman, promises to be an electrifying and unmissable night at the theatre.
The perfect gift for the whole family, York Light Opera Company return to York Theatre Royal with the beloved classic hit Annie. Packed with unforgettable songs like Tomorrow, Hard Knock Life, and You’re Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile, this heart-warming tale is a must-see for audiences of all ages.
Can’t decide? Why not give them the choice by purchasing a gift card for however much you like! These can be used for future shows, pre-orders of merchandise as well as memberships, so are the most flexible gift for a true theatre-lover.
Our Theatre Gift Vouchers are easy and quick to buy (even last minute!), are valid for two years and let your loved ones choose what they want to see so you’ll never go wrong. They can be purchased online and redeemed online too, via the York Theatre Royal website.
For the history lover in your life, our Theatre Tour & Tea is the perfect gift. Join one of our expert guides for a fascinating tour of York Theatre Royal and learn more about the history of the building and visit parts of the theatre that the public doesn’t usually have access to. Tours are £20pp which includes a voucher to choose from our selection of delicious cakes, brownies, scones and pastries and a drink of your choice and a keepsake YTR branded lanyard to take away with you.
Naming a seat in our auditorium can be a unique and heartfelt gift – a wonderful opportunity to mark a special occasion, honour a memory, or celebrate a loved ones passion for the theatre – all the while supporting our continuous work as producers and presenters of world class theatre productions, here in York. An engraved brass plaque will be placed on your seat(s) and you will receive a commemorative certificate.
You can dedicate a seat for 10 years with a donation of £400. Please contact our Development Team on fundraising@yorktheatreroyal.co.uk for more details.
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