Here’s what’s going on in York this week.
There’s some fab theatre this week with twisted crime caper Murder at Midnight at York Theatre Royal and topsy-turvy fairy tales with Disenchanted at Joseph Rowntree Theatre.
Alex Horne brings his chaotic band The Horne Section to York Barbican, craft your heart out while watch Bridget Jones’s Diary at Spark, and live your inner child with an Adult Fright Night at the Web Adventure Park.
Take a look at our full guide below.
What’s on in York this week: Monday 20 – Friday 24 October
All week
Murder at Midnight
From the writer of Murder in the Dark comes a deliciously twisted crime caper like no other. It’s New Year’s Eve in a quiet corner of Kent and a killer is in the house… We meet Jonny ‘The Cyclops’ – the notorious gangster, his glamorous wife, his trigger-happy sidekick, his mum—who’s seeing things, her very jittery carer, plus a vicar who’s hiding something, and a nervous burglar dressed as a clown. Throw in a suitcase full of cash, a stash of deadly weapons, and one infamous unsolved murder… What could possibly go wrong? Join us for a murder mystery with a difference. One house. Seven suspects and a Murder at Midnight…
- York Theatre Royal, St. Leonard’s Place, York, YO1 7HD
- Tue 21 – Sat 25 Oct
- Multiple times
- More info
Disenchanted
Disenchanted is the hilarious hit musical that turns fairy tales upside down! Forget the damsels in distress, Snow White, Cinderella and their royal crew are here to set the record straight. With sass, wit, and powerhouse vocals these not-so- princessy princesses reclaim their stories and challenge outdated happily-ever-afters.
Packed with sharp humour, catchy songs, and a bold feminist twist, Disenchanted is a wildly entertaining night out that’s perfect for anyone who’s ever wondered what really happens after “once upon a time”.
- Joseph Rowntree Theatre, Haxby Road, York YO31 8TA
- Wed 22 – Sat 25 Oct
- 7:30pm, (2:30pm Sat matinee)
- More info
Thomas Kyd’s The Spanish Tragedy
Which Elizabethan play was more popular than any of Shakespeare’s? The first English revenge tragedy… probably containing passages written by Shakespeare himself..? York Shakespeare Project proudly presents Thomas Kyd’s The Spanish Tragedy! Lost to the professional stage for 300 years and still rarely performed (because it’s so violent?) grab this opportunity to see the play that heavily influenced Hamlet, The Duchess of Malfi, and the future of British theatre!
- Theatre@41, 41 Monkgate, York, YO31 7PB
- Wed 22 – Sat 25 Oct
- 7:30pm, (2:30pm Sat matinee)
- More info
Monday
The Horne Section’s Hit Show
They have two series of their own Channel 4 TV show, an iTunes-chart-topping podcast and now they’re tuning up their instruments once more to tour the country: it’s the Horne Section’s Hit Show! Unruly, ridiculous, and surprisingly satisfying, the six-headed comedy band includes five outstanding musicians and one non-musical stand-up. There’ll be comedy, songs, enthusiastic dancing, and a lot of mucking about. A brand-new show from the hugely talented band and Alex Horne, the creator and co-host of the BAFTA and National Comedy Award winning Taskmaster.
- York Barbican, Paragon St, York, YO10 4AH
- Mon 20 Oct
- 7:30pm
- More info
Wednesday
Pedal for Purpose
Door 84 has launched the ‘Pedal for Purpose’ campaign to raise vital funds to continue the delivery of it’s key services, and help the community get active through inclusive sports and movement-based sessions. Join them as they attempt to cycle 84 miles on a static bike – all volunteers welcome!
- Door 84, 84 Lowther St, York YO31 7LX
- Wed 22 Oct
- 9am – 5pm
- More info
Dead Ringers – 25th Anniversary Tour
To mark its 25th anniversary, BBC Radio 4’s legendary, multi-award-winning topical satire show takes to the road with a full UK tour for the first time. Starring long-standing cast members Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens, Lewis MacLeod, and Duncan Wisbey the show will take you on a trip through a quarter century of classic sketches & unrivalled impressions, alongside the razor-sharp topical humour which has become the series’ trademark.
- Grand Opera House, Cumberland Street, York YO1 9SW
- Wed 22 Oct
- 3pm & 7:30pm
- More info
Light Up The Night: mass bike ride
Come and join us on a mass cycle ride across York, as we demonstrate the importance of lit-up cycling; both on the roads and on our bikes themselves.
- Start from York Barbican, Paragon Street York YO10 4AH
- Wed 22 Oct
- 6:30pm
- More info
Craft Cinema Club: Bridget Jones’s Diary
Join us for a special crafting screening of Bridget Jones’s Diary (2001), where you’re free to practice your crafts and share the cinema experience with your fellow guests. Lights will be left on throughout the show so that you can craft in comfort.
- Spark:York, 17-21 Piccadilly, York YO1 9PB
- Wed 22 Oct
- 7:30pm
- More info
Thursday
Curtis Eller’s American Circus
Curtis Eller makes a triumphant return to York! Join us this year at Rise in Acomb for some dancing and storytelling…
- Rise@Bluebird Bakery, 201 Acomb Rd, Acomb, York YO24 4HD
- Thu 23 Oct
- 8pm
- More info
Friday
Adult Fright Night at Web Adventure Park
Who says trick-or-treating is just for kids? Prepare for a wickedly fun, nostalgia-fueled night of chills, thrills, and grown-up giggles — but don’t worry: there’ll be no frights or jump scares, just pure party mayhem! Expect ghoulish games, carn-evil rides, a zombie showdown, creepy crawly zone, and more.
- The Web Adventure Park, Wigginton Road, York, YO32 2RH
- Fri 24 Oct
- 7pm
- More info
Taylormania
An award-winning extravaganza that plays tribute to one of the leading contemporary recording artists of our time. Katy Ellis a self-confessed ‘Swiftie’ with an incredible live band and dancers promises to deliver the most authentic recreation of a Taylor Swift show you will ever see.
- Grand Opera House, Cumberland Street, York YO1 9SW
- Fri 24 Oct
- 7:30pm
- More info
Karl Mullen
Karl has a huge repertoire, and specialises in his own unique virtuosic arrangements of material from The Great American Songbook, classic pop and rock, boogie woogie and blues. Expect a highly entertaining mix of everything from Chopin to Oasis, via Led Zeppelin and Les Dawson, delivered with a large dose of humour and stories!
- York Theatre Royal, St. Leonard’s Place, York, YO1 7HD
- Fri 24 Oct
- 8pm
- More info
The Monster Mash Bash!
Ready to bounce, boogie, and get spooky? Join us for the Monster Mash Bash on October 24th, the ultimate Halloween party for kids who love to play! Enjoy 2 hours of thrilling open-play, creepy games, fang-tastic music, and prizes for the best-dressed ghouls and goblins. Each ticket includes a hot dog and unlimited squash to keep the energy high. Don’t be a couch potato, do the Monster Mash instead! Costumes encouraged. Screams guaranteed. It’s going to be a fright night to remember!
- Oxygen York, Clifton Moor Centre, Hurricane Wy., Rawcliffe, York YO30 4XU
- Fri 24 Oct
- 8pm
- More info
