Take a look at what’s going on in York this week.
We’re in the full swing of the Easter holidays, but between all the chocolate treats and egg-citing fun, here’s what’s going on in York this week.
The much-anticipated Krapp’s Last Tape with renowned Oscar-winning actor Gary Oldman starts at York Theatre Royal this week. The city’s sweetest event York Chocolate Festival is back, and music legends Showaddywaddy are at the Grand Opera House.
It’s also the Easter holidays! Take a look at our guide below for lots of ideas of fun things to do in York and beyond.
What’s on in York this week: Sunday 13 – Friday 18 April
All week
Krapp’s Last Tape
Gary Oldman returns to the stage in Beckett’s one-act masterpiece at York Theatre Royal. Each year, on his birthday, Krapp records a new tape reflecting on the year gone by. On his 69th birthday, Krapp, now a lonely man, is ready with a bottle of wine, a banana and his tape recorder. Listening back to a recording he made as a young man, Krapp must face the hopes of his past self.
- York Theatre Royal, St. Leonard’s Place, York, YO1 7HD
- Mon 14 Apr – Sat 17 May
- 7:30pm (5pm Sat matinees)
- More info
York Chocolate Festival
York Chocolate Festival is back – with a whole host of tasty masterclasses, taste trails, chocolate sculptures, and a diverse selection of baking, chocolate, and confectionery stands. Check out our guide to six of the sweetest festival events here.
- Parliament Street, York
- Wed 16 – Sun 20 Apr
- 10am – 5pm
- More info
Monday
Selby Bunny Hop Competition
Easter is just around the corner and YorkMix is thrilled to be hosting the first ever Selby Bunny Hop Competition! Free to enter – registration is on the day.
Adults, kids, & businesses this is open to everyone, come and show off your best bunny hop skills for a chance to win some amazing prizes including some Chocolate Eggs! There will also be free Easter Crafts and the usual Selby Market to browse around too.
- Market Place, Selby
- Mon 14 Apr
- 12-2pm
- More info
Wednesday
NT Live: The Importance of Being Earnest
Three-time Olivier Award-winner Sharon D Clarke is joined by Ncuti Gatwa (Doctor Who; Sex Education) in this joyful reimagining of Oscar Wilde’s most celebrated comedy. While assuming the role of a dutiful guardian in the country, Jack lets loose in town under a false identity. Meanwhile, his friend Algy adopts a similar facade. Hoping to impress two eligible ladies, the gentlemen find themselves caught in a web of lies they must carefully navigate.
- Theatre@41, 41 Monkgate, York YO31 7PB
- Wed 16 Apr
- 7:30pm
- More info
Thursday
Showaddywaddy
‘The Greatest Rock & Roll Band In The World’ is a bold statement but Showaddywaddy has lived up to that title for the last 5 decades! Their live show is dynamic and uplifting featuring all of their biggest hits, many of which reached number one in the pop charts of Europe. ‘Under The Moon of Love’, ‘Three Steps to Heaven’, ‘Hey Rock & Roll’, ‘When’, ‘Blue Moon’, ‘Pretty Little Angel Eyes’ and many, many more.
- Grand Opera House York, Cumberland Street, York YO1 9SW
- Thu 17 Apr
- 7:30pm
- More info
Friday
Print Poetry Workshop: Pocket Books
In this workshop from Little Hirundine Books, Poetry & Print, join poet and printer Becca Drake to explore the landscape of the pocket book. How does limiting the space of the page – by making it very small – shape our writing in unexpected ways? You will begin by binding a miniature single section pamphlet, using craft bookmaking techniques, before filling this with poetry, led in experimental poetics exercises by Becca. All material provided, and no writing experience is needed. This workshop is all about having fun and getting stuck in!
- SPARK York, 17-21 Piccadilly York YO1 9PB
- Fri 18 Apr
- 7pm
- More info