Excitement builds in anticipation of premiere of students’ biggest play since lockdown

by Jemma Booth - October 25, 2021October 25, 2021

The music department at the University of York is busy preparing for next week's premiere of their biggest event since the end of lockdown. The production, Antigone, will take place at Sir Jack Lyons Concert Hall from Wednesday 3rd November until Friday 5th November. Taking inspiration from modern day issues, the project

York Theatre Royal receives lifeline grant

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by Natasha Judge - October 19, 2020

York's popular Theatre Royal has received a lifeline boost from the Governments £1.57 billion Culture Recover Fund. The theatre won £236,522 from the Government pot, which will assist them looking ahead to the future. Executive Director, Tom Bird, said: “We are delighted that our application has been successful. The Cultural Recovery Fund

York Theatre Royal – one of many to receive grant for much needed urgent support

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by Gemma Thompson - October 12, 2020December 14, 2020

The Arts Council England has announced an investment of £257 million in 1,385 venues across the UK. York Theatre Royal is one of the 1,385 venues that has received support from the Culture Recovery Fund (CRF). They have been awarded £236,552 of the fund which they say, will enable them to

Review: Ghost Stories

by Emilly Law - March 12, 2020March 12, 2020

Jeremy Dyson and Andy Nyman’s ‘Ghost Stories’ was first shown in London at The Lyric Hammersmith nearly an entire decade ago, it has been staged across the globe and even been made in to a film. After completing its West End run this autumn at The Ambassadors Theatre in London, the