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Best Shows This Spring

in York

Blood Brothers at Grand Opera House York

Blood Brothers

Surpassing over 10,000 performances on London's West End (that's an incredible 24 years of shows), Willy Russell's Blood Brothers is safely one of the UK's favourite musicals. Now, courtesy of Bill Kenwright Limited, the legendary hit takes to the road this year on tour, bringing the emotional tale of two brothers torn asunder by fate to you. Including modern classics such as 'Tell Me It's Not True', 'Marylin Monroe' and 'Bright New Day' among many more, discover once more (or for the first time) the heartwrenching yet uplifting journey that is this special show.

Calamity Jane at Grand Opera House York

Calamity Jane

Whip-Crack Away! Carrie Hope Fletcher is steppin' into Calamity Jane's cowgirl boots for this brand new tour of the classic musical! A free-wheelin' musical set in the Wild West, the show follows the romance between frontierswoman Calamity and folk hero Wild Bill Hickock, as they work together to restore order to Deadwood City. Soundtracked by toe-tappin' musical numbers like 'It's Harry I'm Planning to Marry' and 'Secret Love', this is one hoedown you don't want to miss!

Apr 29, 2025 - May 3, 2025

Grand Opera House York

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The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe at Grand Opera House York

The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe

After thrilling London audiences back in 2020, Sally Cookson's innovative staging of C.S Lewis' seminal novel heads out on a new UK tour! A captivating production that uses ingenious stagecraft in the place of flashy effects to tell the story of four evacuee siblings who discover an enchanted realm at the back of a dusty old wardrobe and the epic adventure that awaits...

Horrible Histories: Terrible Tudors at Grand Opera House York

Horrible Histories: Terrible Tudors

The award-winning Horrible Histories heads out on tour in 2025 with their newest show based on everyone's favourite HH book; Terrible Tudors! Leaning into their brand message of 'history with the nasty bits left in' this newest jaunt will tackle the infamous Tudor dynasty, from Henry VIII's punch-up with the pop and predilection for murdering his wives, to Evil Elizabeth and the madness of the Spanish Armada, this is history - but not as you know it!

Murder on the Orient Express at Grand Opera House York

Murder on the Orient Express

Since its publication in 1934, Agatha Christie's iconic locomotive whodunnit Murder On The Orient Express has thrilled and chilled readers and audiences with subsequent stage/screen adaptations over the decades, including a Hollywood blockbuster or two. In a new staging by Ken Ludwig, director Lucy Bailey and Firey Angel Productions don't miss this elegant tale of murder and mystery as it pulls into town on this much anticipated new tour!

NOW That's What I Call a Musical at Grand Opera House York

NOW That's What I Call a Musical

Plenty of us fondly remember rushing down to the shops to pick up each new release of "NOW, That's What I Call Music!", the thrice-yearly compilation of Top-10 hits that has become a mainstay in British culture since the 80s. Now, from comedian Pippa Evans and director and choreographer Craig Revel Horwood (Strictly Come Dancing) comes a brand new musical inspired by the classic compilations! Premiering in Autumn 2024, NOW That's What I Call A Musical tells a story which many of us lived, through the classic songs from "NOW..." compilations through the ages!

Nick Mohammed at Grand Opera House York

Nick Mohammed

Emmy-nominated Taskmaster loser Nick Mohammed returns to the road as his alter ego, Mr Swallow on the brand new Show Pony tour. Describing it as "payback for everyone who didn't come to the last tour", Nick promises a night of magic, music and more as he discusses all the important things, such as the highs and lows of trying to get his own sitcom, critical race theory and everything in between.

Horrible Histories: Awful Egyptians at Grand Opera House York

Horrible Histories: Awful Egyptians

The award-winning Horrible Histories return to the stage in February, taking their Awful Egyptians live show on tour around the country! Leaning into their brand message of 'history with the nasty bits left in', this show takes a look at the egregious escapades of the ancient Egyptians, from monstrous mummies to Pharoahs and pyramids! With special effects, live actors and a whole heap of horrible fun, this is history - but not as you know it!

Harry Hill at Grand Opera House York

Harry Hill

His collar is popped, head polished, and his glasses prescription is up to date - Harry Hill is ready to tour again! The wacky comedian is ready to bring the laughs with his latest show, 'New Bits & Greatest Hits'. With a few new jokes, crazy animal characters (including Stouffer the cat), and his signature surrealistic verve, Harry promises an all-singing, all-dancing one-man spectacular as he sets out on his lap of honour to celebrate his 60th year! There's just one question on our lips - if you're here, then who's grooming the badgers for the badger parade?

Sir Ranulph Fiennes at Grand Opera House York

Sir Ranulph Fiennes

Like his personal heroes Scott and Shackleton before him, Sir Ranulph Fiennes is one of the country's finest explorers, holding world records as the first to reach both poles, the first to cross the Antarctic and Arctic seas, and the first to circumnavigate the globe along its polar axis. Additionally, in 2008, he also conquered Everest at the sprightly age of 65.

Go Your Own Way at Grand Opera House York

Go Your Own Way

Year after year the legacy of Fleetwood Mac only gains more and more fans and this all-new tribute show is no exception! Celebrating their iconic Rumours lineup, Go Your Own Way offers an authentic and exciting 'Mac experience re-created by a hugely talented ensemble of performers, taking on some of the band's most beloved tunes, including Dreams, Don't Stop, Everywhere, Rhiannon, Gold Dust Woman, Little Lies, Big Love and much more!

The James Bond Concert Spectacular at Grand Opera House York

The James Bond Concert Spectacular

007 fans, the essential James Bond musical experience is coming to a town near you! Showcasing classic Bond themes like Diamonds Are Forever, Live and Let Die, Goldfinger and many more, some of the UK's top musicians perform the stirring music you know and love with acute precision and sharp-dressed flair. Not only that, serving as the compere for the evening is Miss Moneypenny herself, actor Caroline Bliss who played the character in The Living Daylights and Licence to Kill, sharing insider stories from her time on set and guiding you through this memorable show.