Take a look at what’s going on in York for the week ahead.
This week Australian superstar Jason Donovan stars in The Rocky Horror Show at the Grand Opera House, Ricky Gervais is performing a double-bill of shows at York Barbican, dinosaurs are taking over York Theatre Royal, and there’s a Big Quiz for St John Ambulance!
What’s on in York this week: Sunday 20 – Friday 25 October
All week
The Rocky Horror Show
Australian superstar Jason Donovan comes to York in Richard O’Brien’s legendary rock ‘n’ roll musical, The Rocky Horror Show. Having been seen by over 35 million theatregoers, The Rocky Horror Show is the story of two squeaky clean college kids – Brad and his fiancée Janet. When by a twist of fate, their car breaks down outside a creepy mansion whilst on their way to visit their former college professor, they meet the charismatic Dr Frank’n’Furter. It is an adventure they’ll never forget, filled with fun, frolics, frocks, and frivolity.
- Grand Opera House York, Cumberland Street, York YO1 9SW
- Mon 21 – Sat 26 Oct
- Multiple times
- More info
The Two Gentlemen of Verona
The Two Gentlemen of Verona: possibly Shakespeare’s first play and definitely the only one with a part for a dog. But can the newly employed performers at ‘Monkgate Music Hall’ pull off their production? Under-rehearsed knife throwers, strongmen, musicians and comedians must pool their skills in Tempest Wisdom’s dazzling take on this rarely-performed comedy, brought to you by the York Shakespeare Project.
- Theatre@41, 41 Monkgate, York, YO31 7PB
- Tue 22 – Sat 26 Oct
- 7:30pm, 2:30pm Sat matinee
- More info
Monday 21 October
Dinosaur World Live
Dare to experience the dangers and delights of Dinosaur World Live in this roarsome interactive show for all the family! Meet a host of impressive creatures, including every child’s favourite flesh-eating giant, the Tyrannosaurus Rex, a Triceratops, Giraffatitan, Microraptor and Segnosaurus! A special meet and greet after the show offers all our brave explorers the chance to make a new dinosaur friend.
- York Theatre Royal, St. Leonard’s Place, York, YO1 7HD
- Mon 21 – Tue 22 Oct
- 4:30pm & 10:30am
- More info
Tuesday 22 October
Candle and Cake Workshop
Join for an exclusive evening workshop! Learn to make personalised candles with Becky, founder of The Ambient Company, and decorate your own bento cake with expert baker Millie from Sweet Treats by Mil. Plus, take home a special goodie bag!
- Spark:York, 17—21 Piccadilly, York, YO1 9PB
- Tue 22 Oct
- 6:45pm
- More info
Ricky Gervais: Mortality
Ricky Gervais is playing at double bill of shows at York Barbican! For his brand-new stand-up show ‘Mortality’, Gervais said, “We’re all gonna die. May as well have a laugh about it. Mortality looks at the absurdities of life. And death. Bring it on.”
- York Barbican, Paragon St, York, YO10 4AH
- Tue 22 – Wed 23 Oct
- 7:30pm
- More info
Wednesday 23 October
Performing House – CHANGELINGS
Performing House presents, CHANGELINGS by Adderstone. CHANGELINGS braids storytelling with acappella singing, spoken word with humour, Celtic myth with personal experience.
- Creative Centre, York St John University, Lord Mayor’s Walk, York YO31 7EX
- Wed 23 Oct
- 7:30pm
- More info
Thursday 24 October
Yorkshire Halloween Festival
Hosted by Made in Yorkshire, The Yorkshire Halloween Festival is a celebration of creativity and interactivity suitable for all the family! As well as our well know large group of local artisans you will also find at the festival, a unique series of local makers who will be running workshops to entertain and encourage you to make and create – all with a Halloween/Autumnal theme.
- Parliament Street, York
- Thu 24 Oct – Fri 1 Nov
- 10am – 5pm
- More info
Friday 25 October
The Big Quiz for St John Ambulance
Gather up your team and join us for the Big Quiz! The night will include a fun multi round quiz, champagne bingo, and Hoss or Gloss (a horse racing spin on heads and tales). There will also be a raffle and bottle tombola. Teams can be up to six people, and you will arrive to a bottle of wine and Love Cheese grazing board.
- St Peter’s School, Clifton, York YO30 6AB
- Fri 25 Oct
- 7pm
- More info
The Gods Are All Here
Sparked by the discovery of letters from his father in Nigeria to his mother in Wales, first-class storyteller Phil Okwedy skilfully weaves myth, folktales and legends of the African diaspora, with an astonishing personal story, to create a compelling, funny and warm performance.
- Friargate Theatre, York, YO1 9SL
- Fri 25 Oct
- 7:30pm
- More info
Almost Malone
Almost Malone – UK’s leading Tribute to Post Malone comes to York on their UK tour.
- The York Vaults, 47-49 Nunnery Lane, York, YO23 1AB
- Fri 25 Oct
- 8pm
- More info