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York Light Opera Company

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York Light Opera Company was formed in 1953 and we have performed at the Joseph Rowntree Theatre every year since 1957. Our very first show at the Joseph Rowntree Theatre was the Richard Tauber musical Old Chelsea.

We generally perform at least two shows a year; a summer performance at the Joseph Rowntree Theatre and a winter show at York's Theatre Royal. Recent productions have included Thoroughly Modern Millie and The Witches of Eastwick. The company takes great pride in continuing its tradition of bringing brand-new musicals to York audiences as well as breathing new life into old favourites.

For more information visit our website www.yorklight.com or email

Previous Shows at JRT
2011
A Night with the Light 8 October to 9 October
Little Shop of Horrors21 June to 25 June
2010
Gigi22 June to 26 June
2009
The Likes Of Us23 June to 27 June
2008
West End Wizardry28 June to 29 June
2007
Aspects Of Andrew Lloyd Webber30 June to 1 July
2006
Showboat in Concert 1 July to 2 July
2005
Godspell28 June to 2 July
2004
A Night With The Light30 June to 3 July
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A Night with the Light

A wonderful evening of song and dance from musicals and movies

York Light Opera Company

8 October to 9 October

Featuring songs from Disney; Wicked; Avenue Q; Abba; Sister Act; South Pacific; The King & I and a whole lot more...

Saturday 8 October 7:30pm

Sunday 9 October 2:30pm Matinée

Sunday 9 October 7:30pm

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Little Shop of Horrors

York Light Opera Company

21 June to 25 June

Down on his luck, Seymour Krelborn spends day in day out slaving in Mr Musnik's Florists, mooning over the glamourous and ditsy assistant Audrey, and dreaming of a way out of downtown Skid Row. Until one day, during a total eclipse of the sun, Seymour stumbles upon a strange and exotic new plant that could change his luck forever.

An overnight success, the newly christened Audrey II offers Seymour a ticket out of Skid Row and perhaps even a chance of a date with the real life Audrey - but this ain't no ordinary shrub!

As Audrey II grows to monstrous proportions and develops unusual tendencies, Seymour gives in to her strange demands. Will Seymour survive Audrey II's plans, and can he grab his chance for a life of fame, fortune and true love?

Featuring music in the 1960's style, think The Ronettes, The Crystals and The Supremes. As featured in the 1986 film, includes Somewhere That's Green and Suddenly Seymour. Little Shop Of Horrors is a mouth-wateringly fun night out for all!

Suitable for children from age 8.

Tuesday 21 June 7:30pm

Wednesday 22 June 7:30pm

Thursday 23 June 7:30pm

Friday 24 June 7:30pm

Saturday 25 June 2:30pm

Saturday 25 June 7:30pm

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Gigi

York Light Opera Company

22 June to 26 June

The fabulous score includes songs such as Thank Heavens For Little Girls, The Night They Invented Champagne, Yes, I Remember It Well, and of course Gigi.

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

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The Likes Of Us

Following on from the success of 42nd Street

York Light Opera Company

23 June to 27 June

The Likes of Us was the first collaboration between Andrew Lloyd-Webber and Tim Rice, before their success with Joseph. The show is on limited release to amateur companies in celebration of Andrew's 60th birthday.

It is then expected to open professionally in London's West End.

Reminiscent of Oliver! The Likes of Us tells the story of philanthropist Dr Thomas Barnardo. A medical student bound for China to work as a medical missionary, Barnardo discovers the appalling conditions of the poor children of London and decides to stay in England to care for them.

With a host of catchy tunes and excellent lyrics, this is a show which will delight all the family — don't miss it!

Tuesday 23 June 7:30pm

Wednesday 24 June 7:30pm

Thursday 25 June 7:30pm

Friday 26 June 7:30pm

Saturday 27 June 2:30pm Matinée

Saturday 27 June 7:30pm

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West End Wizardry

Marvellous Magical Musicals

York Light Opera Company

28 June to 29 June

Songs from Les Miserables, Miss Saigon, Oklahoma!, Anything Goes, The Boyfriend, Cats, Mary Poppins, Carousel, Oliver!, Little Shop of Horrors, Follies, Five Guys Named Moe and many many more...

Saturday 28 June 3:00pm

Saturday 28 June 7:30pm

Sunday 29 June 7:30pm

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Aspects Of Andrew Lloyd Webber

Extracts from all the Lloyd Webber musicals in one magical evening

York Light Opera Company

30 June to 1 July

Saturday 30 June 3:00pm Matinée

Saturday 30 June 7:30pm

Sunday 1 July 7:30pm

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Showboat in Concert

York Light Opera Company

1 July to 2 July

Saturday 1 July 7:30pm

Sunday 2 July 7:30pm

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Godspell

The Gospel according to today.

York Light Opera Company

28 June to 2 July

Tuesday 28 June 7:30pm

Wednesday 29 June 7:30pm

Thursday 30 June 7:30pm

Friday 1 July 7:30pm

Saturday 2 July 7:30pm

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A Night With The Light

Songs from the best shows

York Light Opera Company

30 June to 3 July

Wednesday 30 June 7:30pm

Thursday 1 July 7:30pm

Friday 2 July 7:30pm

Saturday 3 July 7:30pm