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Best Shows This Winter

in York

Cruel Intentions at Grand Opera House York

Cruel Intentions

Cruel Intentions: The '90s Musical is coming to you. Based on the classic French novel, Les Liaisons Dangereuses, and the hit 1999 film, this new musical is a '90s throwback, including the nostalgic hits from the original soundtrack like "Love Fool," "Just A Girl," and, of course, "Bittersweet Symphony." It's just as intoxicating musical as intentionally cruel!

The Smartest Giant in Town at Grand Opera House York

The Smartest Giant in Town

George is tired of being the scruffiest giant in town, so when he sees a shop with spiffy giant clothes in the window, he is overjoyed that he is finally the smartest giant! But when he meets a group of animals who need his help (and his clothes) it's time to make the choice between looking good and helping others. A glorious musical of kindness and friendship, The Smartest Giant in Town is the latest adaptation of Axel Schiffer and Julia Donaldson's genius collaborations and is co-created by a Fireylight and Little Angel Theatre.

Massaoke - Sing The Musicals at Grand Opera House York

Massaoke - Sing The Musicals

Are you someone who loves singing along to the soundtracks of your favourite musicals? Well now you can do it at the theatre with a crowd of others! Massaoke - Sing The Musicals is an unforgettable karaoke experience, in which a live band and character vocalists perform the songs on stage, while you and the rest of the audience sing your hearts out, along to the karaoke-style lyrics projected on a big screen! Featuring the music of hit musicals Mamma Mia, Grease, Les Mis, The Greatest Showman, Rocky Horror Show, The Jungle Book and many more!

Beauty and The Beast at Grand Opera House York

Beauty and The Beast

A tale as old as pantomime itself is coming back to York! Prepare to be enchanted by the timeless charm of Beauty and the Beast, bubbling with all the "It's behind you!"s, pointless puns and pop culture satire you'd expect from a Christmas panto of this calibre. Journey with Belle, the Beast, and the ever-spirited Fairy Bon Bon, as they're drawn into the mystery of a cursed castle, where an evil enchantress has cast a dark spell.

Dec 7 - Jan 5, 2025

Grand Opera House York

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Lions and Tigers and Bears with Gordon Buchanan at Grand Opera House York

Lions and Tigers and Bears with Gordon Buchanan

Gordon Buchanan, the master craftsman of wildlife documentaries is taking his experiences on tour next year. If you've not heard of him, chances are that you'll have seen and loved his work without even realising, from BBC's Big Cat Diary in the nineties, filming fox cubs for Springwatch, through to his "....And Me" series of documentaries. Relive the most thrilling adventures of Buchanan's career as he leads you on a winding journey of awe and excitement through the lands of bears, lions, tigers, and more!

Some Guys Have All the Luck - The Rod Stewart Story at Grand Opera House York

Some Guys Have All the Luck - The Rod Stewart Story

While the real golden-haired crooner might be ensconced in a Las Vegas casino, this stunning production is here to offer the top Rod Stewart tribute concert experience, courtesy of the Roddest Rod, the impeccably talented Paul Metcalfe. Exuding the look, sound and raw energy of Stewart, Metcalfe and band are back to take you on a fantastic journey through Rod's storied five-decade career!