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Accept & ContinueSeasonal favourites with brass arrangements from the Shepherd Group Brass Band family.
A night of festive fun and fantastic music featuring all five bands from the renowned Shepherd Brass Band family.
Known for their show-stopping performances and loyal following, each group will take to the stage to share seasonal favourites and spirited brass arrangements. The evening ends in spectacular style with a massed band finale you won’t want to miss.
Whether you're a brass band fan or just love Christmas music, this joyful concert promises to be a highlight of your festive calendar!
Festive favourites, joyful harmonies and the spirit of togetherness
Choirs at Christmas is a festive fundraiser celebrating the season in perfect harmony.
Join us for a heartwarming concert series filled with festive favourites, joyful harmonies and the spirit of togetherness all in support of the theatre and its community work. Featuring four different talented local choirs each night, this family-friendly event is the perfect way to celebrate your holiday season. Whether you love traditional carols, modern Christmas classics or simply the joy of live music, there’s something for everyone.
Bring your family, invite your neighbours and help us make this Christmas truly special through music and giving.
The Running Order
Tue 16 Dec
1. Track 29
2. The Abbey Belles
3. York Celebration Singers
4. Main Street Sound
5. Community Chorus
Wed 17 Dec
1. Garrowby Singers
2. York Theatre Royal Choir
3. SuperSingers
4. Harmonia
Thu 18 Dec
1. Aviva Vivace
2. The Wellbeing Choir
3. Acomb Community Choir
4. The Rolling Tones
Unwrap the magic of the season
Unwrap the magic of the season at A Christmas Selection Box, our much-loved annual music night packed with festive favourites, timeless classics, and a sprinkle of surprise!
This heartwarming evening, in support of the Joseph Rowntree Theatre, features legendary York musician Don Pears and the vibrant voices of York choir Singphonia. Together, they’ll bring to life the joy, nostalgia and sparkle of Christmas.
Whether it’s your first time or a treasured tradition, join us for this special celebration and help support your local theatre while enjoying the very best of the season.
A rollicking romp of a traditional family panto! Join Wendy, John and Michael as they fly with Peter Pan to the fantastical...
A rollicking romp of a traditional family panto!
Join Wendy, John and Michael as they fly with Peter Pan to the fantastical world of Neverland. Cling onto your seats as Peter and the Lost Boys do battle with the rather nasty Captain Hook and his even nastier bunch of pirates. But fear not as Nanny McFlea and her ever eager apprentice Barkly, are on hand to assist in the most ridiculous of ways!
Silly jokes, sillier slapstick, song and dance are the order of the day with the obligatory song sheet and lots of audience participation!
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