Take a look at what’s going on in York this week.
Dolly Parton is in town with Here You Come Again – The New Dolly Parton Musical at the Grand Opera House, York Pride Has Got Talent will be looking for some incredible performers, comedian Stewart Lee is fighting werewolves at York Theatre Royal, and Blue Light Theatre Company are finding Where The Magic Begins at Acomb Working Men’s Club.
What’s on in York this week: Sunday 26 – Friday 31 January
All week
Here You Come Again – The New Dolly Parton Musical
For the first time ever, all of Dolly Parton’s biggest hits can be experienced together in a rollicking and joyous new musical comedy. Packed with the iconic songs Jolene, 9 to 5, Islands in the Stream, I Will Always Love You, Here You Come Again and more, this lively and touching new musical tells the story of a diehard fan whose fantasy version of international icon Dolly Parton gets him through trying times.
- Grand Opera House York, Cumberland Street, York YO1 9SW
- Tue 28 Jan – Sat 1 Feb
- 7:30pm (2:30pm matinees)
- More info
Stewart Lee vs The Man-Wulf
In this brand new show, Lee shares his stage with a tough-talking werewolf comedian from the dark forests of the subconscious who hates humanity. The Man-Wulf lays down a ferocious comedy challenge to the culturally irrelevant and physically enfeebled Lee. Can the beast inside us all be silenced with the silver bullet of Lee’s unprecedentedly critically acclaimed style of stand-up?
- York Theatre Royal, St. Leonard’s Place, York, YO1 7HD
- Tue 28 Jan – Sat 1 Feb
- 7:30pm
- More info
Where The Magic Begins
Blue Light Theatre Company present Where the Magic Begins! Have you ever wondered how the Fairy Godmother got her powers? How she became Cinderella’s Godmother? Or, why the Wicked Stepmother became so ‘Wicked’? From the pen of regular writer Perri Ann Barley, ‘Where The Magic Begins’ will take you on a journey into the past.
A powerful, moving and compelling storyline with ‘Magical’ moments, this ‘family-friendly’ show is not to be missed! All proceeds will be divided between Motor Neurone Disease Association York and York Against Cancer.
- Acomb Working Men’s Club, 12 Front St, Acomb, York YO24 3BZ
- Wed 29 Jan – Sat 1 Feb
- 7:30pm, 2pm Sat matinee
- More info
Monday
Free Warm Spaces Paddington Screening
The York St John ‘Cinema and Social Justice Project’ in collaboration with York Community Energy, are putting on a Free screening of ‘Paddington in Peru’ specifically targeted at people who are in energy / fuel poverty. This is an opportunity to watch a fun film in a centrally located warm space and have a hot drink, all for free. York Community Energy will also be giving a short talk and sharing some information on managing energy / fuel poverty.
- City Screen, Coney Street, York YO1 9QL
- Mon 27 Jan
- 10:30am
- More info
Holocaust Memorial Day Civic Event 2025
City of York Council’s annual Civic Event hosted by the Lord Mayor and Civic party. Holocaust Memorial Day 2025 is embracing the national theme, ‘For a Better Future’. Holocaust Memorial Day is now an established act of commemoration when people from all over the world come together to remember the destruction and devastation caused by the Holocaust and more recent genocides and persecution. This Holocaust Memorial Day (HMD) marks the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest Nazi concentration camp complex, and the 30th anniversary of the genocide in Bosnia.
York will be embracing the theme ‘For a Better Future’ through a programme that seeks to commemorate the past, explore the continued persecutions of the present and encourage positive actions that will make a difference in the future.
- York St John University, Lord Mayor’s Walk, York YO31 7EX
- Mon 27 Jan
- 6pm
- More info
Tuesday
Giovanni – The Last Dance
Strictly Come Dancing professional Giovanni Pernice returns in 2025 with his tour ‘The Last Dance’. Giovanni, the Italian maestro of dance, takes centre stage in ‘The Last Dance’, a mesmerising production that transcends the boundaries of live performance. With a career rooted in passion, dedication, and unparalleled artistry, Giovanni has become a household name, captivating audiences worldwide with his electrifying performances and unmatched charisma.
- York Barbican, Paragon St, York, YO10 4AH
- Tue 28 Jan
- 7:30pm
- More info
Friday
A Slice of History – Medieval Bedern
Discover the medieval world of Bedern with Dr. Sarah Rees-Jones, a leading expert in York’s history. Dr. Rees-Jones worked on the original Bedern excavations. Dr. Jones will reveal the discoveries made by the archaeology and interpret what these tell us of the lives of The Vicars Choral.
- Bedern Hall, Bartle Garth, St Andrewgate, York, YO1 7AL
- Fri 31 Jan
- 2pm
- More info
York Pride Has Talent
Come and witness incredible performances from local talents vying to impress the star-studded panel of judges! Hosted by YorkMix‘s Laura Castle, the winner will perform alongside headline act RuPaul’s Drag Race star La Voix at York Pride in June, and receive a prize of £250.
- The Basement @ City Screen, York, YO1 9QP
- Fri 31 Jan
- 6:45pm
- More info
Print Poetry Workshop
In this workshop, join poet and printmaker Becca Drake in making your own January book to take away and cherish throughout the winter months. At the beginning of the workshop, you will choose from one of two themes: darkness, and light. You will get to print your chosen theme on the front of your blank book, using an Adana tabletop press. For the rest of the workshop, you will fill your book with darkness or light, using a mixture of writing by hand, relief print, and collage. Becca will guide you with experimental poetry exercises, fresh from the press! No poetry experience is needed. This is a hands-on workshop – expect ink, mess, and fun.
- Spark:York, 17—21 Piccadilly, York YO1 9PB
- Fri 31 Jan
- 7-9pm
- More info