Take a look at what’s going on in York this week.
There’s theatre galore with Musicals Across The Multiverse, Fun Home, Military Wives The Musical, The Little Mermaid, and The Wizard of Oz gracing stages across York, as well as the return of the York National Book Fair and comedy at Patch.
Take a look at the full guide below.
What’s on in York this week: Monday 8 – Friday 12 September
All week
Musicals Across The Multiverse
Following the success of Musicals in the Multiverse 2023, the creative minds behind the original return with a highly anticipated sequel. Blending iconic musical theatre hits with unexpected twists, this inter-dimensional journey promises surprises at every turn. Showcasing some of Yorkshire’s finest performers, Wharfemede Productions proudly celebrates equality and diversity in the arts through this bold and imaginative production.
- Theatre@41, 41 Monkgate, York, YO31 7PB
- Wed 10 – Sat 13 Sep
- 7:30pm, 2:30pm Sat matinee
- More info
Fun Home
When her father dies unexpectedly, graphic novelist Alison dives deep into her past to tell the story of the volatile, brilliant, one-of-a-kind man whose temperament and secrets defined her family and her life. Moving between past and present, Alison relives her unique childhood playing at the family’s Bechdel Funeral Home, her growing understanding of her own sexuality, and the looming, unanswerable questions about her father’s hidden desires. Fun Home is a refreshingly honest, wholly original musical about seeing your parents through grown-up eyes. Winner of five Tony Awards, this electrifying version of Alison Bechdel’s graphic novel opened at the Young Vic in 2018 to sell-out audiences.
- York Medical Society, 23 Stonegate, York YO1 8AW
- Wed 10 – Fri 19 Sep
- 7:30pm, 2:30pm Sat & Sun matinees
- More info
Military Wives The Musical
This autumn, join us for the world premiere of a brand-new British musical, based on the 2019 hit movie Military Wives and inspired by a true story. A joyous celebration of female friendship, courage and ‘unsung’ heroes. Get ready for the inspirational story of the Military Wives choir as they change the world one song at a time. Written and directed by BAFTA award-winner Debbie Isitt (Nativity!), this new production is a funny, feel-good story of female empowerment and the perfect harmony of laughter, emotion and fun.
- York Theatre Royal, St. Leonard’s Place, York, YO1 7HD
- Wed 10 – Sat 27 Sep
- Multiple times
- More info
Tuesday
“Beside The Seaside – A Comedy For Radio” – A Play by Brian Oxberry
Join us for a wonderful afternoon of theatre as local legend (and renowned Dickens enthusiast) Brian Oxberry returns to perform one of his plays (written himself!), accompanied by The Maltberry Players.
The year is 1948. The second world war had ended only three years before but food rationing and shortages of everything is still going on. Nevertheless, life is getting back to normal and three different couples have booked a week’s holiday at the L’Hotel D’Amour’ in Scarborough. Upon arrival they meet the redoubtable landlady, the fearsome Mrs Potter. What follows is a week unlike any other for the couples and Mrs Potter.
- Clifton Explore Library, Rawcliffe Lane, Clifton, York, YO30 6NS
- Tue 9 Sep
- 2-3pm
- More info
Thursday
Burning Duck Comedy: Rob Newman
From Rob Newman comes a barnstorming new stand-up show about where we are and where we’re going. From future cities and philistine film directors to Dorothy Parker’s Multiverse Diaries. Throw in Pythagorean gangsters, intellectual bingo callers and a crazy character called Arlo – and the result is a hilarious tour-de force utterly unlike anything else you will ever see anywhere else!
- The Crescent, 8 The Crescent, York, YO24 1AW
- Thu 11 Sep
- 7:30pm
- More info
Disney’s The Little Mermaid
Journey ‘Under the Sea’ with Ariel and her aquatic friends in Disney’s The Little Mermaid. Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen’s most beloved stories and the classic animated film, Disney’s The Little Mermaid is a hauntingly beautiful love story for the ages. With music by eight-time Academy Award winner Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater and a compelling book by Doug Wright, this fishy fable will capture your heart
- Joseph Rowntree Theatre, Haxby Road, York YO31 8TA
- Thu 11 – Sat 13 Sep
- 7:30pm, 2:30pm Sat matinee
- More info
Friday
York Book Fair
Britain’s largest rare book fair returns to York! Expect a showcase of books, maps, ephemera and prints from an international collection of booksellers.
- Knavesmire Suite, York Racecourse, York YO23 1EX
- Fri 12 – Sat 13 Sep
- 12-7pm (Fri) & 10am – 5pm (Sat)
- More info
SPARK presents The Grand Budapest Hotel
A writer encounters the owner of an aging high-class hotel, who tells him of his early years serving as a lobby boy in the hotel’s glorious years under an exceptional concierge.
In the 1930s, the Grand Budapest Hotel is a popular European ski resort, presided over by concierge Gustave H. (Ralph Fiennes). Zero, a junior lobby boy, becomes Gustave’s friend and protege. Gustave prides himself on providing first-class service to the hotel’s guests, including satisfying the sexual needs of the many elderly women who stay there. When one of Gustave’s lovers dies mysteriously, Gustave finds himself the recipient of a priceless painting and the chief suspect in her murder.
This is an indoor screening up in our SHOW space – you can order food and drink to the room!
- Spark:York, 17-21 Piccadilly, York, YO1 9PB
- Fri 12 Sep
- 7pm
- More info
Funny Fridays at Patch
Funny Fridays at Patch returns this September! Your host Katie Lingo will kick things off before we welcome some of Yorkshire’s finest giggle-makers: Hannah Margaret, Jamie Clinton, Kerris Gibson, James Earl Marsters, and Mick Tickner.
- Patch York, Terry Avenue, York YO1 6FA
- Fri 12 Sep
- 7:30pm
- More info
The Wizard of Oz
Get ready to skip down the Yellow Brick Road with York Stage as they bring The Wizard of Oz to life in a dazzling musical adventure! Join Dorothy, Toto, and her friends—the Scarecrow, Tin Man, and Cowardly Lion—as they journey to the magical Emerald City.
This new production is bursting with vibrant sets, toe-tapping tunes, and a sprinkle of magic that will have you singing “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” all the way home. With fun for the whole family, this is a heartwarming tale of friendship, courage, and the belief that there’s no place like home.
- Grand Opera House York, Cumberland Street, York YO1 9SW
- Fri 12 – Sat 20 Sep
- Multiple times
- More info