York Theatre Royale is home to one of the UK's longest running traditional pantomimes that has been running with the same iconic dame (Berwick Kayler) for over 30 years. This ensures that they sell 97% of the tickets over a 3 month run which virtually subsidises the rest of the year for the Theatre. There is a mixed bag of... More

I went on a whim and lucked out on getting a returned ticket. I'm glad I did. Super theatre and a fun production. It was my first time at opera and the singing being in english was a great help. I really did enjoy myself.

We love the Theatre Royal and it's old world feel. York's original theatre, it has a nice feel to it and even the storiies of the 'Grey Lady' -the resident ghost, are somehow believable. Great pantomime by one of York's favourites is a treat not to be missed and the theatre has a good year round programme which suits all... More

The ease and accessibility of using this theatre was brilliant. We were impressed with the modern layout at the front of this theatre and the efficiency of the box office and also the bars at the intervals. We had a very enjoyable evening.

Being fans of theatre. We would have like to have seen the inside of this old theatre. While we understand that this is not possible during rehersals the place is never open to visitors to view. What a missed opportunity, we were quite happy to pay a couple of pounds for the pleasure. When we said it could be a... More

Visit here every year to see the Panto. Large bar area for meeting prior to performance, although it gets very packed.

Pre-theatre food excellent value with plenty of seating. We went to see The 39 Steps which was hilarious and excellently produced. The theatre itself wasn't particularly big but had plenty of atmosphere. We heard it was going to be closed soon for refurbishment but personally it certainly didn't look as if it needed it to us. We had a wonderful... More

Theatre Royal York...What can one say. A lovely old theatre in the heart of one of englands fairest cities. The theatre is comfortable with great viewing. There is a fabulous modern contemporary cafe added on to the side with a lovely outside seating area. The bar is also situated in this area. The staff are helpfull and polite and ouse... More

York Light Opera recently put on a superb show at The Theatre Royal. York. All the principle characters were well cast,but special mention must go to The Artful Dodger...brilliant.