Theatres · Yorkshire & the Humber
York Theatre Royal
In or near York.
York Theatre Royal is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- York · 0.7 km
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit York Theatre Royal, the nearest railway station is York, which is 0.7 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is YO1 7HD. Entry is paid, and wheelchair accessibility is limited.
About
York Theatre Royal is a working theatre in the United Kingdom, listed in OpenStreetMap as a public performance venue. Address: St Leonard's Place, York, YO1 7HD. Opening hours: Mo 09:00-17:00,Tu-Fr 09:00-17:00; Sa 10:00-21:00; Su 10:00-16:00. Limited wheelchair access (per OpenStreetMap). Coordinates: 53.9619°, -1.0852°.
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Heritage listing
York Theatre Royal is a theatre in St Leonard's Place, in York, England, which dates back to 1744. The theatre currently seats 750 people. Whilst the theatre is traditionally a proscenium theatre, it was reconfigured for a season in 2011 to offer productions in-the-round. The theatre puts on many of its own productions, as well as hosting touring companies, one of which is Pilot Theatre, a national touring company which often co-produces its work with the theatre. Additionally the main stage and studio are regularly used by local amateur dramatic and operatic societies. York Theatre Royal was one of the co-producers of the historic York Mystery Plays 2012 which were staged in York Museum Gardens between 2–27 August.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
York Theatre Royal is a historic venue that has been a cultural hub since 1744, hosting a variety of live performances including theatre, dance, and musicals. The theatre features a beautiful listed building and offers accessible facilities for all visitors.
From the Wikipedia article
York Theatre Royal is a theatre in St Leonard's Place, in York, England, which dates back to 1744. The theatre currently seats 750 people. Whilst the theatre is traditionally a proscenium theatre, it was reconfigured for a season in 2011 to offer productions in-the-round. The theatre puts on many of its own productions, as well as hosting touring companies, one of which is Pilot Theatre, a national touring company which often co-produces its work with the theatre. Additionally the main stage and studio are regularly used by local amateur dramatic and operatic societies. York Theatre Royal was one of the co-producers of the historic York Mystery Plays 2012 which were staged in York Museum Gardens between 2–27 August. The theatre reopened on 22 April 2016 following a £6 million redevelopment, with a new roof, an extended and re-modelled front of house area, a refurbished and redecorated main auditorium and with major improvements to access and environmental impact.
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Background
History
York Theatre Royal was built in 1744 on, and among, the site of the medieval St. Leonard's Hospital. Parts of the old hospital can still be seen in the modern building, including archways and walls. Under the stage lies a well, which is believed to be dated from the Roman era of York's history. The 1744 theatre replaced a theatre in Minster Yard, built by Thomas Keregan, with the encouragement of the city corporation, in 1734. Twenty five years after its construction, in 1769, Tate Wilkinson paid £500 for a royal patent, which was granted by the Theatres (York and Hull) Act 1769 (9 Geo. 3. c. 17) and accordingly it was renamed the Theatre Royal. Wilkinson ran a company that included…
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- Coordinates
- 53.9619, -1.0852
- District
- York
- Parish
- York, unparished area
- Postcode
- YO1 7HD
- Parliamentary constituency
- York Central
- Phone
- 01904 623568
- Established
- 1744
- Nearest railway station
- York — 0.7 km
- Opening
- Monday 1pm–5pm; Tuesday to Saturday 1pm–8pm (5pm on non-show days); closed Sunday
- Official site
- www.yorktheatreroyal.co.uk
Sources
- osm: w59110287 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: York Theatre Royal (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: York Theatre Royal2.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is York Theatre Royal?
- York Theatre Royal is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO1 7HD), in the parish of York, unparished area.
- What is York Theatre Royal?
- York Theatre Royal is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to York Theatre Royal?
- The nearest railway station is York, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode YO1 7HD.
- When was York Theatre Royal built?
- Built or established in 1744.
- Who owns York Theatre Royal?
- York Theatre Royal is owned by York Citizens' Theatre Trust.
- Is York Theatre Royal a listed building?
- York Theatre Royal is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- How do I get to York Theatre Royal?
- The nearest railway station is York, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode YO1 7HD.