
Cancelled: Tenorissimo
Unfortunately this event has had to be postponed, but will now be happening on Sunday 28 March, 2010
16 January
Tenor music can be found in many genres, and the repertoire of Tenorissimo reflects this.
From opera favourites to modern classics, English ballads to cabaret, Tenorissimo has the experience and depth to match the occasion.
Tenorissimo has performed and entertained in a wide range of theatres and concert halls, and have recently returned from a successful cruise for P&O lines on the prestigious ship 'Oriana'.

Radio 4's The Archers Present Come Rain, Come Shine
The performance is generously supported by NFU Mutual – Ebor Office
The Archers Come To York
7 February
This event is now sold out
From Flanders & Swann to Cider with Rosie, this is a sparkling musical anthology in celebration of the British countryside.
This delightfully funny show is presented by five of the most famous voices in the land – actors from the cast of Radio 4ʼs The Archers.
The company includes Sara Coward (Caroline Stirling), Brian Hewlett (Neil Carter), Terry Molloy (Mike Tucker) and Sunny Ormonde who plays the outrageous Lilian Bellamy.
A special performance for the York Minster Appeal.
Sunday 7 February 7:30pm

Bad Girls
UK Amateur Premiere
23 February to 27 February
Book by Maureen Chadwick and Ann McManus Music and Lyrics by Kath Gotts
A fresh, funny and original British musical, based on characters from the award winning and hugely popular ITV drama.
Tuesday 23 February 7:30pm
Wednesday 24 February 7:30pm
Thursday 25 February 7:30pm
Friday 26 February 7:30pm
Saturday 27 February 2:30pm Matinée
Saturday 27 February 7:30pm

Cancelled: Sex, Drugs & Rick 'n' Noel
Unfortunately this event has had to be cancelled.
4 March to 6 March
The play is the story of Richard Branson, a redundant foundry worker whose wife has left him for another women.
In a desperate attempt to regain his self esteem, Richard applies to do a history course at University.
There he meets Noel, another mature age student with an entirely different outlook on life.
Together – well, together they learn more than either could have imagined possible. About life. About women. About themselves.

Music Night - 1935 to 1950
Part of the theatre's 75th anniversary celebrations - Enjoy the brass band sound of the era
7 March
Featuring music from musical theatre between 1935 and 1950 in the first of our special Music Night celebrations of music over the 75 years since the theatre opened.
The Musical Director is Don Pears with guests Jo Pears, Steph Crossley, Juliet Waters, Elaine Pears, Graham Kay, Richard Kay, George Horne and Ken Humphreys
Sunday 7 March 7:30pm

Everybody Dance Now
Evelyn Witcombe School of Dance
10 March to 13 March
Wednesday 10 March 7:15pm
Thursday 11 March 7:15pm
Friday 12 March 7:15pm
Saturday 13 March 7:15pm
Tickets: All tickets £9.00 (Wednesday Night only, Senior Citizens and Children £8.00)
York Theatre Royal Box Office — 01904 623568

Some Sunny Day
A tribute in song to Dame Vera Lynn and Women In War
14 March
Sunday 14 March 7:30pm
Tickets: £8.00 (Concessions £5.00)
York Theatre Royal Box Office — 01904 623568
Pat Kay — 01904 470066

Half A Sixpence
25 March to 27 March
Flying Ducks prove time and time again that they enjoy a challenge and this year is no exception. This comical love story, made famous by the British musical film of 1967, starring Tommy Steele, has recently enjoyed a successful professional tour starring Gary Wilmot in the lead role of Arthur Kipps. It is really quite something that our very own Flying Ducks Youth Theatre will perform the first amateur production of this famous musical with Sam Whyte playing the lead at the Joseph Rowntree Theatre.
The story of orphan Arthur Kipps, who lives and works with other apprentices for the cruel draper, Mr. Shalford, is quite endearing. Kipps learns that he inherits a fortune and tries to join the upper classes, getting engaged to the wealthy Helen Walsingham. Soon, he realises that his true love is his childhood sweetheart, Ann, and that money really cannot buy love. Thank goodness the story has a happy ending!
Don't miss the Flying Ducks production of one of the world's best-loved hit musicals, featuring favourite songs such as Flash Bang Wallop, If the Rains Got to Fall and of course Half A Sixpence. It will be a show for all the family to enjoy.
Thursday 25 March 7:30pm
Friday 26 March 7:30pm
Saturday 27 March 2:30pm Matinée
Saturday 27 March 7:30pm
Tickets: Concessions £6.00; Adults Thursday and Saturday Matinee £7.00; Adults Friday and Saturday Evening £8.00
Michael White — 01904 768963
York Theatre Royal Box Office — 01904 623568

Tenorissimo
28 March
Tenor music can be found in many genres, and the repertoire of Tenorissimo reflects this.
From opera favourites to modern classics, English ballads to cabaret, Tenorissimo has the experience and depth to match the occasion.
Tenorissimo has performed and entertained in a wide range of theatres and concert halls, and have recently returned from a successful cruise for P&O lines on the prestigious ship 'Oriana'.
Sunday 28 March 7:30pm

Sugar
Based on the well known film 'Some Like It Hot'
13 April to 17 April
Two unemployed musicians — bass player Jerry and saxophone player Joe — witness the St Valentines Day massacre in Chicago. In order to escape gangster Spats Palazzo and his henchmen, they dress as women and join Sweet Sue and Her Society Syncopaters, an all-female band about to leave town for an engagement in Florida.
Complications arise when Joe, now known as Josephine, falls in love with beautiful band singer Sugar Kane, who has a slight drinking problem that tends to interfere with her ability to choose a romantic partner wisely. More than anything, Sugar wants to marry a millionaire, prompting Joe to disguise himself as the man of her dreams.
Meanwhile, wealthy and elderly Osgood Fielding, Jr. is pursuing Daphne, unaware she really is Jerry in drag. As much as he knows he needs to reveal his true gender to his over-amorous paramour, Jerry is beginning to enjoy all the expensive gifts bestowed upon him on a regular basis. Total chaos erupts when Spatz and his gang descend upon the hotel and realise who Josephine and Daphne really are.
With upbeat music, great songs, and plenty of comedy throughout, this show will have you laughing and tapping your feet all the way.
Tuesday 13 April 7:30pm
Wednesday 14 April 7:30pm
Thursday 15 April 7:30pm
Friday 16 April 7:30pm
Saturday 17 April 7:30pm

Les Miserables SE
You are right sir, when you say that Les Miserables is written for a universal audience. I dont know whether it will be read by everyone, but it is meant for everyone.
Bev Jones' Musical Theatre Productions
20 April to 27 April
After a sell-out production of this world class top selling musical of all time, in York 4 years ago, we are once again delighted to be able to stage this huge spectacular, courtesy of JW Weinberger, the licence holders in London.
Working within the restrictions imposed by Cameron Mackintosh, who insists upon first class standards throughout, this full-scale production, with full orchestra and Les Miserables set, offers talented young performers aged 19 years and under, a platform to showcase their talent, and a once in a lifetime opportunity to participate in this memorable, dramatic, and emotional epic piece of musical theatre.
Drawn from the very best talent from all over North Yorkshire, this fantastic production, under the helm of Yorks' most prestigious Musical Theatre Director, Bev Jones, will take you through every emotion, from the dismal depths of Look Down sung by the prisoners on the chain-gang, to the raunchy Lovely Ladies, to the romantic A Heart Full of Love sung by Marius and Cosette, the comedy that simply pours from Master of The House with its catchy song and dance routine, to the heart rendering Bring Him Home guaranteed to touch the heart of everyone in the audience, to the magnificent, rousing full company numbers of Do You Hear The People Sing and the roof raising One Day More.
If you have never been to see a musical, or you have never been to the theatre, then a visit to Les Miserables SE is a time for change !
There are matinees and price concessions to suit everyone. Parties welcome.
Tuesday 20 April 7:30pm
Wednesday 21 April 7:30pm
Thursday 22 April 7:30pm
Friday 23 April 7:30pm
Saturday 24 April 2:30pm Matinée
Saturday 24 April 7:30pm
Sunday 25 April 2:30pm Matinée
Sunday 25 April 7:30pm
Monday 26 April 7:30pm
Tuesday 27 April 7:30pm
Tickets: £10.00 - £15.00 with concessions for OAP, children and parties
York Theatre Royal Box Office — 01904 623568

Music Fit For A Queen
13 May to 15 May
Dido and Aeneas by Purcell
The Choral Dances from Gloriana by Britten
Excerpts from Merrie England by German
Thursday 13 May 7:30pm
Friday 14 May 7:30pm
Saturday 15 May 7:30pm
Tickets: £10.00 (Children and Students £5.00)
Richard Shouksmith — 01904 490303
York Theatre Royal Box Office — 01904 623568

Gigi
22 June to 26 June
Tuesday 22 June 7:30pm
Wednesday 23 June 7:30pm
Thursday 24 June 7:30pm
Friday 25 June 7:30pm
Saturday 26 June 2:30pm Matinée
Saturday 26 June 7:30pm
Tickets: £10.00 to £12.50
York Light Ticket Office — 01904 791714

Worldwide Premier
30 June to 3 July
A new musical written by Dennis Westgate and directed by Charlotte Gray.
The show begins with Grace as a young girl, playing on the rocks in the village of Bamburgh in the year 1826 and follows her through her life, with her love interest, Joseph Swann and the rest of her family at the Lighthouse, where she lives. The show features the life-boat rescue that made Grace famous and what happened in the aftermath. Concluding in 1842, when Grace was 26.
The show has a variety of musical numbers, including Keeper of the Light which Mr Darlings sings, revealing all about his life as a Lighthouse keeper, I care nothing for fame which appears late on in the show with Grace expressing how she doesn't like the attention the rescue has given her and the haunting In your Shadow sung by her love interest, Joe.
This musical is suitable for all ages, whether they have previous knowledge about Grace Darling or not. It offers an insight into this amazing woman's life and portrays what life was like in the 1800's. It's a show with outstanding music, a fantastic cast and is sure to stay with people long after they leave the theatre.
Wednesday 30 June 7:30pm
Thursday 1 July 7:30pm
Friday 2 July 7:30pm
Saturday 3 July 2:30pm Matinée
Saturday 3 July 7:30pm

Armada
27 July to 29 July
Tuesday 27 July 7:30pm
Wednesday 28 July 7:30pm
Thursday 29 July 7:30pm
Tickets: £10.00; Concessions £8.00
Pat Kay — 01904 470066
York Theatre Royal Box Office — 01904 623568