Grand Opera House York Events
The Grand Opera House York is managed by ATG (Ambassador Theatre Group). You can book for shows online through ATG booking links or visit the box office at the theatre.
The theatre hosts shows with tour dates, and includes West End musicals.
Popular shows at this grand theatre including productions of plays: Gangsta Granny, The Rocky Horror Show, We Will Rock You, Horrible Histories - Barmy Britain, Strictly Ballroom, Dick Turpin Rides Again, The Osmonds - A New Musical, The Commitments, live bands.
Grand Opera House Clifford Street, York YO1 9SW
Getting To the Grand Opera House
By car
Q Park are pleased to partner with ATG customers to offer a 15% discount on pre-booked parking for your visit.
By train
Nearest train station is York (within 15 minutes' walk of the theatre).
By bus
Many bus routes have stops on Clifford Street including the York Park & Ride system.
Access performances
Signed and Audio described performances are provided for many of the week long shows and may be booked in advance by calling our Access line or by visiting our box office. Our Headsets for Audio described performances can be requested from a member of the Front of House team on arrival at the theatre.
Relaxed performances are also held for some week long shows. In a Relaxed performance elements of the production are adapted to reduce anxiety or stress. This performance welcomes those who would like to see the show in a less formal atmosphere, including (but not limited to) those who have an autism spectrum condition, people with a learning disability and parents with very young children.
Venue Access Information
There are 11 wheelchair spaces available in Stalls at the end of rows G, H, M, N and R. These will need to be requested at the time of booking. Access to stalls is available via the street level access entrance on King Street. Please note that our King Street entrance is on a hill which heads down towards the river and is quite steep, if you require any assistance getting down this street please speak to a member of the box office. When you arrive at the street-level access entrance, please ring the bell to the right-hand side of the door and a member of staff will meet you there.
Please Note: Due to this venue being a listed building, the Grand Opera House does not have a lift. Access to the Foyer Bar, Dress Circle and Grand Circle is via stairs only. Any questions, then please ask the Front of House staff.
The Grand Opera House offers a Sennheiser infra-red Hearing system.
A Sennheiser Infra-Red Hearing System is available for people with hearing impairments. Please collect a headset from Front of House staff on arrival. The system may not be compatible with all types of hearing aids.
Induction Loop Necklace
Suitable for persons wearing a hearing aid, the induction loop necklace is worn around the neck. Whilst wearing the necklace, switch your hearing aid to the 'T' setting and the sound is amplified. The necklace has an adjustable volume control.
Headset
This device amplifies sound through ear-pieces similar to regular headphones. Suitable for persons without a hearing aid. To access the infrared system please request a headset from a member of staff on the day of the show.
Guide, hearing and other working dogs are welcome in all parts of the theatre. If you wish to bring your guide or hearing dog to the theatre, please advise the Box Office when booking your tickets. Your dog is welcome to sit with you in the auditorium however please note that some shows include special effects, e.g. strobe lighting, smoke, pyrotechnics and loud bangs. Alternatively we can organise for a member of staff to care for your dog during the performance and provide them with some drinking water.
There are accessible toilet facilities at the back of the Stalls auditorium. This is a separate, accessible, private and unisex facility located next to the street-level access entrance door.
Brief History
Originally a corn exchange, the building was reconstructed as a theatre in 1902 and opened as The Grand Opera House with Little Red Riding Hood starring Florrie Ford. In 1987 the theatre was purchased by India Pru Co. Ltd who spent £4,000,000 restoring it to its former glory. The decor is very similar to how it was in the beginning; the carpet is a rewoven copy of the original with the GOH logo incorporated into it and the light fittings sympathetic to the period style. It was made structurally sound, a new stage was built and a new foyer excavated beneath. The entrance on Clifford Street was made into a Box Office and Cumberland Street became the main entrance. Clifford Street has since been restored as an entrance to the auditorium as well as the Box Office.
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Chitty Chitty Bang Bang – Presented by York Stage at Grand Opera House York...
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A Truly Scrumptious Family Tour! at Grand Opera House York
£7.00Led by our Creative Learning Team, we will take you on a family friendly tour around our venue as you learn about our magical history A Truly Scrumptious Family Tour! at Grand..
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An Evening Shared with Jasper Carrott & Alistair McGowan at Grand Opera House York...
£27.00Comedy legends Jasper Carrott and Alistair McGowan join forces to split the bill and your sides with a night of comedy stand-up and impressions An Evening Shared with Jasper Carrott & Alistair..
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Johannes Radebe: Freedom Unleashed at Grand Opera House York
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Phil Wang: Wang In There, Baby! at Grand Opera House York
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The Johnny Cash Roadshow at Grand Opera House York
£13.00This year, award-winning Clive John pays homage to the Man in Black, with a brand new updated show featuring the legendary ‘June Carter’ (Meghan Thomas), the Roadshow Horns, and (on selected shows)..
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Seven Drunken Nights – The Story of the Dubliners at Grand Opera House York...
£13.00In partnership with Tourism Ireland and in association with legendary Irish pub O’Donoghue’s, Seven Drunken Nights tells the story of a career spanning 50 years and invokes the spirit of Ronnie Drew,..
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Strictly Ballroom at Grand Opera House York
£25.40With direction from dancer, choreographer, theatre director and Britain’s favourite TV Judge, Craig Revel Horwood, Strictly Ballroom the Musical will be will be foxtrotting around the UK from October 2022. Bringing together..
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Venue Tour at Grand Opera House York
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Midge Ure – The Voice & Visions Tour at Grand Opera House York...
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Heathers The Musical at Grand Opera House York
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That’ll Be The Day at Grand Opera House York
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Richard E Grant at Grand Opera House York
£29.64Now, join him for these unique events as he tells stories from his life, entwining tales from his extraordinary time in showbiz with uplifting reflections on love and loss, to celebrate the..
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Tim Vine – Breeeep! at Grand Opera House York
£29.43Come and enjoy a mountain of nonsense, daft one-liners, joyful songs, wobbly props and ridiculous humour. (Plus utter drivel.) Witness the stupidity. Then leave. Switched on the Christmas lights in Cheam two..
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The ELO Experience – Electric Light Orchestra at Grand Opera House York...
£29.25The legacy left by Jeff Lynne & The Electric Light Orchestra barely needs any introduction – suffice to say that between 1972 and 1986 they achieved more combined UK and US Top..
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Steve Earle at Grand Opera House York
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Frankie Boyle at Grand Opera House York
£29.65Show policies: no phones/recording, no latecomers, no readmittance Trigger Warnings: Swearing/ Strong Language Frankie Boyle at Grand Opera House York Frankie Boyle is at Grand Opera House York on Sunday 11th June,..
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Walk Right Back – The Everly Brothers Story at Grand Opera House York...
£13.00Featuring hits such as Bye Bye Love, All I Have To Do Is Dream and Cathy’s Clown, this unique concert-based musical entwines the wonderful, sad yet glorious, story of The Everly Brothers..
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Demon Dentist at Grand Opera House York
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ATTITUDE ROCKS! at Grand Opera House York
£20.90ATTITUDE ROCKS! at Grand Opera House York ATTITUDE ROCKS! is at Grand Opera House York on Saturday 24th June, 2023. View all shows booking now at Grand Opera House York.
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Six at Grand Opera House York
£43.00Winner of the 2022 Tony Award for ‘Best Original Score’ and ‘Best Costume Design’, the 2022 Whatsonstage Award for ‘Best West End Show’ and a Gold-Disk winning album, this sell-out Tudor take-off..
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Anton & Giovanni – Him & Me at Grand Opera House York...
£30.75Brace yourselves for THE best night out when two of BBC Strictly Come Dancing’s best loved professional dancers team up for an unforgettable tour – Anton Du Beke and Giovanni Pernice –..
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The Drifters at Grand Opera House York
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Rhythm of the Dance at Grand Opera House York
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One Night of Elvis: Lee ‘Memphis’ King at Grand Opera House York...
£26.00Over the last 10 years as Lee has toured his One Night of Elvis he has picked up numerous accolades and has headlined and sold out some of the most prestigious venues..
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Russell Howard at Grand Opera House York
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Winnie The Pooh at Grand Opera House York
£13.00Featuring the Sherman Brothers’ classic Grammy Award-winning music with further songs by A.A. Milne, this beautiful fresh stage adaptation is told with stunning life-sized puppetry through the eyes of the characters we..
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The Rolling Stones Story at Grand Opera House York
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Bridesmaids of Britain at Grand Opera House York
£31.75Becky, the loyal as a dog Maid-of-Honour whose life unravels as she leads her best friend, Sarah on a wild ride down the road to matrimony. However, competition between Becky and Sarah’s..
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Beautiful – The Carole King Musical – Presented by York Stage at Grand Opera House York...
£13.00Get ready to “Feel The Earth Move” as Beautiful The Carole King Musical arrives in York for the first time this September. Beautiful – The Carole King Musical – Presented by York..
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