June Round-Up
posted 26 May 2025June is a big month for the Joseph Rowntree Theatre as we celebrate our 90th anniversary with a packed programme of music, drama, and community events.
Things kick off with a Tenpin Bowling Fundraiser on June 3rd - a perfect chance to support the theatre while enjoying a night of friendly competition. Then enjoy a nostalgic tribute night on June 13th with The Searchers & Hollies Experience, a tribute to two iconic bands of the '60s, and on June 14th, York’s own Shepherd Brass Band presents their uplifting Spring Concert. The celebrations peak with the 90th Anniversary Ball on June 21st at The Milner Hotel; a black-tie evening including dinner, live music and a charity auction. And rounding off the month is the "best Irish band never to come from Ireland", One Night in Dublin on June 22nd, and a youth production of Guys & Dolls from Be Amazing Arts on June 28th–29th.
Whether you're a theatre regular or a first-time visitor, take your pick and celebrate the start of summer with an incredible night (or two) of entertainment.
Fundraising Event: TenPin Bowling
Joseph Rowntree Theatre
Tue 3 June
We’re taking over Tenpin once again so whether you’re a regular at bowling or haven’t been for years, come and have a fun social evening. With three games included in the ticket price, you’ll have plenty of time to sharpen your skills. Join us for an evening of strikes, spares and smiles with all proceeds going straight back into the theatre to help us continue to bring inspiring performances to the community.
Venue: Tenpin Clifton Moor
The Searchers and Hollies Experience
The Searchers and Hollies Experience
Fri 13 June
The Searchers & Hollies Experience brings to the stage the magical hits of these two legendary harmony bands, with memories of the most high-energy decade in pop music history. Let the haunting melodies transport you back to that exciting era when millions of records were sold with its incredible back catalogue of hits. This two-hour tribute show is guaranteed to have you in ‘Needles And Pins’ with nostalgia ‘When You Walk In The Room’. It is definitely worth ‘Just One Look’ and you will say ‘Here I Go Again’, I feel that ‘I'm Alive’ when hearing these melodic hits. So, if you are thinking about booking tickets just say ‘Yes I Will’. After all, you do not want to be saying ‘I’m Sorry Suzanne’, I missed it!
The Spring Concert
Shepherd Group Brass Band
Sat 14 June
This annual Spring Concert features all of the Shepherd Brass Band family. From their Brass Roots through to their Championship section, the evening is a mix of all genres of music and culminates in a grand finale, with all the band playing together onstage. A night not to be missed.
90th Anniversary Ball
Joseph Rowntree Theatre Fundraiser
Sat 21 June
As the Joseph Rowntree Theatre enters its 90th year come and celebrate with us at our Anniversary Ball. Taking place at The Milner Hotel in the centre of York, you will be treated to a three-course dinner with wine, live entertainment from York's biggest party band 'Huge', as well as a balloon raffle and auction. A fantastic evening of fun raising and fund raising!
One Night in Dublin
One Night in Dublin Ltd
Sun 22 June
Receiving rave reviews for its incredible musicians and great song choices, Middi and his award winning tribute band cover all of your favourite sing-along Irish classics including 'Galway Girl', 'Tell Me Ma', 'The Irish rover', 'Dirty Old Town', 'Whiskey in the Jar', 'The Wild Rover', 'Black Velvet Band' and many many more. Performed by "the best Irish band to never come from Ireland", the Wild Murphys are an Irish tribute band with live Fiddle and Accordion. Let them take you to Murphy's Pub for two hours of music, songs and humour. With songs by the Pogues, the Saw Doctors, the Dubliners, the Fureys, Flogging Molly, The Dropkick Murphys and more, One night in Dublin is a must see for anyone who loves Irish music.
Guys & Dolls
Be Amazing Arts
Thu 26 - Sat 28 June
Set in Damon Runyon's mythical New York City, Guys & Dolls is an oddball romantic comedy. Gambler Nathan Detroit tries to find the cash to set up the biggest craps game in town with the authorities breathing down his neck, while his girlfriend and nightclub performer Adelaide, laments that they've been engaged for fourteen years. Nathan turns to fellow gambler Sky Masterson for the dough, but Sky is already preoccupied, chasing the straight-laced missionary Sarah Brown. Guys & Dolls takes us from the heart of Times Square to the cafes of Havana, Cuba, and even into the sewers of New York City, but eventually everyone ends up right where they belong.
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