Maureen Lennon’s latest play, “The Coppergate Woman”, is set to take to the stage at York Theatre Royal later this month. In this new community-centred work, the Yorvick Centre’s famous relic comes to life to interact with modern day dwellers in the city of York. So with the Coppergate Woman’s stage debut just a round... Continue Reading →
Christina Bianco, with her chameleonic voice and reputation for uncanny impressions of powerhouse vocalists, will soon arrive to York Theatre Royal with the current touring production of “The Rise and Fall of Little Voice”. Here, Bianco chats about taking on the demanding centre stage role of Little Voice, those famous vocal impersonations and what she’s... Continue Reading →
When Sean Foley and Hamish McColl created The Play What I Wrote they wanted the story to be inspired by the comedy duo Morecambe and Wise rather than a tribute act – and so they created a new comedy duo. As the two characters, Dennis and Thom, attempt to revive their failing act with a... Continue Reading →
York-born Ian Kelsey is set to appear on stage at York Theatre Royal for the first time in the current tour of Jim Cartwright’s “The Rise and Fall of Little Voice.” Here, Kelsey chats about playing the “bit of a leech” that is Ray in the show, getting back to in-person audiences and the glories... Continue Reading →
How better to celebrate a 20th Anniversary than with a world première of a new show? Deafinitely Theatre are doing exactly that as they head out on tour with their latest show, “Everyday” - which stops off at York Theatre Royal from 21 - 22 June 2022. Here, Paula Garfield - writer, director and Artistic... Continue Reading →
A brand new production of “Hedwig and the Angry Inch” has been enjoying standing ovations nightly in both Leeds and Manchester thanks to a phenomenal cast and creative team. At the helm of this superb show starring Divina De Campo is director Jamie Fletcher, whose passion for the work is written all over it. Here,... Continue Reading →
Liv Morris and George Heyworth’s Bourgeois & Maurice are back with a new flamboyant show which is set to play Soho Theatre until April 30th 2022. “Pleasure Seekers” promises their signature “darkly camp satire and outré fashions” complete with catchy satirical songs and a feast for the senses, but this new show also invites audiences... Continue Reading →
Taking a glance at the title of Reginald D. Hunter’s new show should reassure you that the UK-based American stand-up, writer and documentary-maker is still firing on all his provocative cylinders. Bombe Shuffleur may make you think of a different language, but it still has the word ‘bomb’ in it. “There are people who drop... Continue Reading →
Harold Pinter’s 1965 play “The Homecoming” has been called a “masterpiece” and a “modern classic”. Its exploration of family dynamics and rocky relationships earned this “bleakly funny” play a Tony Award and now a new production is making its way across the UK starring Mathew Horne (“Gavin and Stacey”, “Bad Education”, “Rain Man” Tour) and... Continue Reading →
Multi award-winning Mischief and magic legends Penn & Teller have created Magic Goes Wrong, which comes to York Theatre Royal from 26 April to 1 May. Here Penn & Teller talk about ‘sawing the magic rule book in half”. Over five decades, legendary magicians Penn & Teller have been sawing the magic rulebook in half.... Continue Reading →
Always Time For Theatre 