The world premiere of a new play from League of Gentlemen and Ghost Stories creators Jeremy Dyson and Andy Nyman is opening in York.
The news that The Psychic will have its world premiere at York Theatre Royal in 2026 was announced today (Friday). The new production reunites creatives Jeremy Dyson and Andy Nyman, following their success with Ghost Stories.
Previews for The Psychic will commence on Wednesday 29 April 2026 with the show officially opening on Wednesday 6 May 2026 and will run until Saturday 23 May 2026.
Creators Jeremy Dyson and Andy Nyman, said today, “We are so thrilled to have the world premiere of our new play at York Theatre Royal and to be part of their exciting next chapter.
“We cannot wait to unleash The Psychic at this remarkable venue.”
Described as a ‘twisted new thriller’, it promises thrills, laughs and shocks for the audience. It follows popular TV psychic Sheila Gold who loses a high-profile court case, which brands her a charlatan. It costs her not only her reputation, but a fortune in legal fees.
When a wealthy couple ask Sheila to conduct a séance to attempt to make contact with their late child, Sheila senses an opportunity to bleed them for money. What follows makes her question everything she’s ever believed and leads her on a journey into the darkest corners of her life.
Tickets for The Psychic go on sale for York Theatre Royal members today (Friday 10 January) at 1pm, with the general sale from Wednesday 15 January at 1pm.
Paul Crewes, chief executive at York Theatre Royal added, “We are very proud to be producing the world premiere of The Psychic here at York Theatre Royal.
“Andy and Jeremy have created this wonderful edge-of-your-seat script that we can’t wait to bring to life on our stage in 2026.”
The Psychic is the latest addition to York Theatre Royal’s exciting roster of upcoming produced and co-produced shows – which includes their co-production with Wise Children of North by Northwest and Gary Oldman’s return to York Theatre Royal in Krapp’s Last Tape.
To see the full programme of what’s on at York Theatre Royal, visit their website here.