Fantastic theatre coming to York in 2023
There’s some fantastic theatre coming to York in 2023.
Bake Off star Prue Leith is coming to the city, as well as the popular radio show I’m Sorry I Haven’t A Clue with Milton Jones and Marcus Brigstocke.
Musical fans should be happy as several UK tours make a stop in York next year — including Heathers, Six, and Shrek the Musical.
There are also plenty of family-friendly shows to see, such as Julia Donaldson’s Zog, Hey Duggee The Live Theatre Show, and a musical version of Winnie the Pooh.
And much more! Take a look below.
Sing-a-Long-a Encanto
Gather la Familia! It’s time to celebrate something truly Magical. From the producers of Sing-a-Long-a Sound of Music and Sing-a-Long-a Frozen, the brand new smash hit film musical of 2021 about the Family Madrigal with lyrics on screen that everyone can’t stop singing. Sing your heart out with our live host, who will teach you some dance moves, help you create some magic and show you how to use your free props bag.
- Grand Opera House York, Cumberland Street, York YO1 9SW
- 29 Jan 2023
- 1pm
- Website
Around the World in 80 Days
Join our raggle-taggle band of travelling circus performers as they embark on their most daring feat yet: to recreate the adventures of Phileas Fogg as he sets off on his race around the world. But wait? Who is this Nellie Bly biting at his heels? We can’t have an actual- real – life woman win this race!
- York Theatre Royal, St. Leonard’s Place, York, YO1 7HD
- 2-4 Feb 2023
- Various times
- Website
An Inspector Calls
Written at the end of the Second World War and set before the First, An Inspector Calls is a compelling and haunting thriller. The story begins when Inspector Goole arrives unexpectedly at the prosperous Birling family home. Their peaceful dinner party is shattered by his investigations into the death of a young woman. His startling revelations shake the very foundations of their lives and challenge us all to examine our consciences. More relevant now than ever, this is a must-see for a whole new generation.
- Grand Opera House York, Cumberland Street, York YO1 9SW
- 2-4 Feb 2023
- Various times
- Website
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Sweeney Todd
One of the darkest musicals ever written, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street is the unsettling tale of a Georgian-era barber who returns home to London after fifteen years of exile to take revenge on the corrupt judge who ruined his life.
- York Theatre Royal, St. Leonard’s Place, York, YO1 7HD
- 22 Feb – 4 Mar 2023
- 7:30pm, 2:30pm matinees
- Website
Sunshine On Leith
A tale of love; love for family, love for friends, love for romantic partners and love for our homes. It is the tale of one tight-knit family, and the three couples bound to it, as they experience the joys and heartache that punctuate all relationships. Secrets will be revealed, relationships will be made and lost and broken hearts will be mended once more. And they will do it all while singing to the heartfelt music of The Proclaimers, of “I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)” fame.
- Joseph Rowntree Theatre, Haxby Road, York, YO31 8TA
- 23-25 Feb 2023
- 7:30pm, 2:30pm matinee
- Website
Prue Leith – Nothing in Moderation
In her first ever live show, Prue will take audiences through the ups and downs of being a successful restaurateur, novelist, businesswoman and Great British Bake Off judge – feeding the rich and famous, cooking for Royalty and even poisoning her clients.
- Grand Opera House York, Cumberland Street, York YO1 9SW
- 2 Mar 2023
- 7:30pm
- Website
I’m Sorry I Haven’t A Clue
BBC Radio’s multi award-winning antidote to panel games returns to the stage in 2023 with its sell-out touring show. Join Tony Hawks, Pippa Evans, Milton Jones, and Marcus Brigstocke for an unmissable evening of inspired nonsense.
- York Barbican, Paragon St, York, YO10 4AH
- 6 Mar 2023
- 8pm
- Website
The Mousetrap
As news spreads of a murder in London, a group of seven strangers find themselves snowed in at a remote countryside guesthouse. When a police sergeant arrives, the guests discover – to their horror – that a killer is in their midst! Which one is the murderer? Who will be their next victim? Can you solve this world-famous mystery for yourself?
- Grand Opera House York, Cumberland Street, York YO1 9SW
- 6-11 Mar 2023
- 7:30pm, 2:30pm matinees
- Website
Zog
The smash-hit stage adaptation from Freckle Productions (the team behind Zog and the Flying Doctors, Stick Man and Tiddler and Other Terrific Tales) is back and promises to be bigger, brighter and more roar-some than ever before! With lively songs from Joe Stilgoe (The Jungle Book, The Midnight Gang) and directed by Emma Kilbey, Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s much-loved Zog is a magical production for all ages.
- York Theatre Royal, St. Leonard’s Place, York, YO1 7HD
- 31 Mar – 1 Apr 2023
- Various times
- Website
Fireman Sam Saves The Circus
When all of his friends go away, Norman Price decides to find adventure in Pontypandy and become the star of a visiting circus. But with a tiger on the loose and faulty lights, the adventure soon turns to danger. Can Fireman Sam come to the rescue and save the circus?
Join Sam, Penny, Elvis, Station Officer Steele and Norman in an all singing, dancing, action-packed show. You can become a fire-fighter cadet and then watch the magic of the circus.
- York Theatre Royal, St. Leonard’s Place, York, YO1 7HD
- 4 Apr 2023
- 3:30pm
- Website
9 to 5 the Musical
A Dolly Parton Musical brought to you by York St John’s Musical Production Society. 9 to 5: The Musical tells the story of three women pushed to boiling point by their sexist and egotistical boss. Concocting a plan to kidnap and turn the tables on their despicable supervisor, will these ladies manage to reform their office – or will events unravel when the CEO pays an unexpected visit? A hilarious show all about teaming up, standing up and taking care of business!
- Joseph Rowntree Theatre, Haxby Road, York, YO31 8TA
- 20-22 Apr 2023
- 7:30pm, 2:30pm matinee
- Website
Strictly Ballroom
Strictly Ballroom the Musical, based on the award‐winning world‐wide film phenomenon, stars Strictly Come Dancing’s Kevin Clifton! With direction from dancer, choreographer, theatre director and Britain’s favourite TV Judge, Craig Revel Horwood.
- Grand Opera House York, Cumberland Street, York YO1 9SW
- 24-29 Apr 2023
- 7:30pm, 2:30pm matinees
- Website
Heathers The Musical
Westerberg High’s Veronica Sawyer is just another nobody dreaming of a better day. But when she joins the beautiful and impossibly cruel Heathers and her dreams of popularity may finally come true, mysterious teen rebel JD teaches her that it might kill to be a nobody, but it is murder being a somebody.
- Grand Opera House York, Cumberland Street, York YO1 9SW
- 9-13 May 2023
- 7:30pm, 2:30pm matinees
- Website
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
This sensational show tells the journey of Joseph, son of Jacob and one of 12 brothers, and his coat of many colours. Based on the Bible’s book of Genesis and originating from a cantata written for a school choir, Joseph is a much-loved family classic. Written in 1968, with lyrics by Tim Rice and music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, Joseph features iconic pop and musical theatre classics known around the world including “Any Dream Will Do”, “Close Every Door To Me” and “Go Go Joseph”.
- Joseph Rowntree Theatre, Haxby Road, York, YO31 8TA
- 24-27 May 2023
- 7:30pm, 2:30pm matinee
- Website
Six
From Tudor Queens to Pop Princesses, the six wives of Henry VIII take to the mic to tell their tales, remixing five hundred years of historical heartbreak into an 80-minute celebration of 21st century girl power. These Queens may have green sleeves but their lipstick is rebellious red.
- Grand Opera House York, Cumberland Street, York YO1 9SW
- 27 Jun – 2 Jul 2023
- Various times
- Website
Hey Duggee The Live Theatre Show
Everyone’s big lovable dog Hey Duggee is touring for the first time ever and here’s your chance to see him in York!
Hey Duggee The Live Theatre Show is going to be huge and will feature Duggee, the Squirrels plus many more of your favourite characters! Betty wants to make costumes, Happy wants to sing, Tag wants to make music, Norrie wants to dance, Roly wants jelly and they all want you to join them at the Clubhouse. There is so much to do, but luckily Duggee has his theatre badge. Will you get yours too? A-Woof!
- York Theatre Royal, St. Leonard’s Place, York, YO1 7HD
- 29 Jun – 2 Jul 2023
- Various times
- Website
Winnie The Pooh
Featuring the Sherman Brothers’ classic Grammy Award-winning music with further songs by A.A. Milne, this beautiful fresh stage adaptation is told with stunning life-sized puppetry through the eyes of the characters we all know and love, in a new story from the Hundred Acre Wood.
- Grand Opera House York, Cumberland Street, York YO1 9SW
- 1-2 Aug 2023
- Various times
- Website
Shrek The Musical
Based on the Oscar winning DreamWorks film, the Broadway and West End smash hit Shrek the Musical is a fun filled and hilarious musical comedy with a cast of vibrant characters and a ‘shrek-tackular’ score.
- Grand Opera House York, Cumberland Street, York YO1 9SW
- 27 Nov – 2 Dec 2023
- 7:30pm, 2:30pm matinees
- Website
Jack and the Beanstalk
Our 2023 pantomime is a Fe-Fi-Fo-Fun extravaganza for all the family: Jack and the Beanstalk! Expect stunning sets, lavish costumes, breath-taking special effects and of course lots of panto magic, as we go on a fun-filled adventure with Jack. Written by Paul Hendy and produced and directed by the same team who brought you the spectacular Cinderella in 2021 and this year’s fabulous All New Adventures of Peter Pan.
- York Theatre Royal, St. Leonard’s Place, York, YO1 7HD
- 8 Dec 2023 – 7 Jan 2024
- Various times
- Website