York Theatre Royal has announced its new season – which includes a major new revival of Arthur Miller’s iconic play Death of a Salesman.
In a first for the theatre, they will co-produce with Glasgow’s Citizens Theatre.
Directed by Citizens Theatre’s Artistic Director Dominic Hill, the production will open on 2 March 2027, with previews from 24 February, and run until 27 March 2027 at York Theatre Royal, before transferring to the Citizens Theatre from 7 April until 1 May 2027.
And that’s not the only major co-production that’s been announced.
York Theatre Royal will continue their creative collaboration with the Emma Rice Company and Nottingham Playhouse with a revival of Kneehigh and Emma Rice’s Tristan & Yseult. Last seen on stage in 2017, the production will be staged at York Theatre Royal in April 2027 as part of a nationwide UK tour.
Paul Crewes, CEO of York Theatre Royal said, “We’re very excited about this upcoming season. I have such fond memories of originally producing this show with Emma when we were both at Kneehigh alongside Mike Shepherd.
“I can’t wait for York audiences to have the chance to finally see this production that successfully toured the world for many years.”
Other highlights of the season include the UK premiere of Acosta Danza’s Cuban Baroque, in collaboration with York Theatre Royal, running from 1 to 3 October.
The visiting programme also includes the UK premiere of London City Ballet: Firebird – A Mixed Bill, with Firebird co-produced by York Theatre Royal, London City Ballet and Opera De Vichy, from 18 to 19 September.
In a new touring production, Daisy Goodwin’s By Royal Appointment, which stars Jane Asher and Samantha Womack, tells the story of Queen Elizabeth II’s life behind-the-scenes and runs from 10 to 14 November. Also in the season is Lost Dog’s Juliet and Romeo, a dance-theatre duet flipping the story of Romeo and Juliet on its head blending dance, comedy and theatre, from 20 to 21 November.
York Theatre Royal will also be welcoming back a variety of local companies in the upcoming season – including in the Studio, York Actor Collective’s The Strongbox (28-31 Oct) and Story Craft Theatre’s festive production The Enormous Christmas Pudding (16-24 Dec).
From the John Godber Company there will be a new play This Is The Life (27-30 Jan) in the Main House and York Light Opera will also be back with feel-good comedy 9 to 5- The Musical (4 – 13 Feb).
Tickets for the newly announced productions will go on sale on 6 July at 1pm for Members Priority, with general onsale on 11 July at 1pm.
For the full programme visit the York Theatre Royal website here.
