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Grand Opera House York York

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Old Granny Goose

Old Granny Goose

Opens 10 Dec 2022

 
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£13.00
Six the Musical

Six the Musical

Opens 11 Oct 2022

 
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£33.00
Mercury: The Ultimate Queen Tribute

Mercury: The Ultimate Queen Tribute

Opens 26 Oct 2022

 
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£21.00
Carole - The Music of Carole King

Carole - The Music of Carole King

Opens 27 Oct 2022

 
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£23.00
Ladysmith Black Mambazo

Ladysmith Black Mambazo

Opens 29 Oct 2022

 
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£29.40
The Commitments

The Commitments

Opens 07 Nov 2022

 
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£13.00
The Cher Show

The Cher Show

Opens 15 Nov 2022

 
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£13.00
An Inspector Calls

An Inspector Calls

Opens 07 Feb 2023

 
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£13.00
The Mousetrap

The Mousetrap

Opens 06 Mar 2023

 
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£13.00
Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story

Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story

Opens 21 Mar 2023

 
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£13.00
Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story

Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story

Opens 21 Mar 2023

 
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£13.00
Strictly Ballroom the Musical

Strictly Ballroom the Musical

Opens 24 Apr 2023

 
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£13.00
Midge Ure - The Voice & Visions Tour

Midge Ure - The Voice & Visions Tour

 
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£29.90
Demon Dentist

Demon Dentist

Opens 15 Jun 2023

 
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£13.00
Shrek The Musical

Shrek The Musical

Opens 27 Nov 2023

 
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£13.00

About the Grand Opera House York

Located in the middle of the historic city, York’s Grand Opera House was originally two separate buildings, with one as the corn exchange and the other as a warehouse. By 1902 the two buildings were converted into one space and the theatre opened with the pantomime Little Red Riding Hood, starring popular music hall entertainer Florrie Forde.

The Grand Opera House has been used in several capacities throughout the years and was one of the first venues in York to screen motion pictures in the early 20th century. In 1958, entrepreneur Ernest Shepherd removed the stage and Stalls to allow activities such as roller skating and bingo. In 1987, a restoration saw it revert to its original use as a theatre with carefully chosen Art Nouveau décor that reflects the theatre’s early years.

The Grand Opera House opened under its current name in 1989, although financial problems eventually saw it close until 1993. Since 2009 the theatre has enjoyed better fortune; it was acquired by the Ambassador Theatre Group and now hosts a variety of top touring musicals, plays and tribute acts in its intimate, 1,000-capacity house.

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Plan your visit

The theatre is open up to 90 minutes before the first performance of the day begins. Patrons can usually take their seats in the auditorium 30 minutes before curtain up.
There are various measures in place at the Grand Opera House to ensure theatregoers’ well-being and safety. Bag checks may be in operation upon arrival, so it is recommended that you leave extra time to avoid queues, and only bring small bags to a performance.
There are bars on the Stalls, Dress Circle and Grand Circle levels as well as in the main Foyer of the Grand Opera House, serving snacks and refreshments before performances and during the interval.
Zaap Thai Street Food is six minutes’ walk from the Grand Opera House, with a varied menu including dim sum, bao buns and curries. If you prefer a relaxed pub setting for a pre-show meal, The Hop on Fossgate serves woodfired pizzas and Ossett Brewery ales alongside weekly acoustic music sets.
York is home to a variety of luxury and boutique hotels in period buildings, such as The Principal, which boasts Victorian-era features and beautiful landscaped gardens. For those on mid-range or smaller budget, Hotel 53 and Holiday Inn City Centre both provide comfortable rooms close to the theatre.

Help booking tickets

Tickets can be collected at the box office, in the foyer, up to 90 minutes before your scheduled performance begins. Please bring the card you booked with and your confirmation details, as this will help the box office team locate your tickets.
The box office is open from 12pm - 5.30pm Monday - Saturday. On performance days, the box office remains open until the start of a show for ticket collection and same-day purchases.
The box office team can be contacted by phone for all booking queries on 0333 009 6690.
STAR (Society of Ticket Agents and Retailers) are the industry body that regulates the sale of London theatre tickets. When booking from a company you can check their ticket seller database to see if they are registered and conforming to STAR practices. When buying online, you should also check for the padlock in your browser URL bar to ensure the connection is secure.
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