York Theatre Royal

York Theatre Royal is one of the region’s most successful producing theatres welcoming more than 200,000 visitors each year to a unique 275 year old building in the heart of the beautiful and historic city of York. The building, which is owned by the York Conservation Trust, contains architecture from the Medieval, Georgian and Victorian periods, as well as a landmark modernist foyer. As one of the oldest theatres in UK, York Theatre Royal has a rich, interesting history which all began in 1744. York Theatre Royal is a brave creative hub at the heart of the city, and it is here for you. These stages, buildings and our city will thrive with live performance of exceptional quality made with you – the world’s most exciting artists – with more of the world’s most exciting artists. We have an international reputation for the outstanding quality of our own produced work, as well as long standing partnerships with many other creative organisations including Pilot Theatre and Wise Children. We also welcome a range of the country’s leading touring companies to York including Ballet Black and English Touring Opera to offer a different perspective to our audiences.