Category: Local News

Think of five musicals. Now. Go. I bet one of them was Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. And not just because you’ve read the title of this review. The Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber stage adaptation of the bible story graced us with the absolute banger that is Any Dream Will Do – […]

Get this – book five tickets to Chess for any performance and you’ll get £10 off! Perfect for large groups, or getting your friends together. You don’t need a code or anything like that – the magic of the internet will automatically discount your tickets down after you’ve added five to your basket. And what […]

You might remember her as she rose to fame in the 70s band the New Seekers – but now Lyn Paul is back on the stage as she reprises her role as Mrs Johnstone in Blood Brothers at the Grand Opera House. We heard from her as she prepares for the role… Welcome back to […]

York is renowned for many things; its beautiful buildings and fascinating history among them. Earning itself a reputation as a city for the cultured, it nonetheless has some incredibly enjoyable evenings out for visitors and locals of all ages.  Home to an array of top-quality bars and restaurants, as well as cinemas, theatres, and more, […]

The hit musical full of mutating plants, science, romance, and ridiculously catchy tunes is coming to York from the 2nd-5th October at the Joseph Rowntree Theatre. We’re so excited to see it that we caught up with some of the cast and crew to whet our appetite – and now we can whet yours too… […]

…no-one.  After 40 years of Berwick Kaler playing the famous pantomime Dame at York Theatre Royal, there is much speculation of who will fill the shoes of the fan favourite role this year. What if we were to tell you that there is no Dame…? That’s right, Sleeping Beauty, written by Berwick Kaler, will feature […]

For one night only on the 24th October, get ready for a night full of belly laughs. In true working mens club fashion, The Crescent Community Venue is hosting a cabaret show like no other. It’s a sell out hit in the show’s home town of Saltaire in West Yorkshire, you don’t want to miss […]

He played love-struck Simon Cooper in The Inbetweeners, and Kingsley Owen in Fresh Meat. Now he’s about to play father-to-be Vincent in What’s In A Name? at the Grand Opera House. “We’re all very excited about this piece,” says The Inbetweeners, Fresh Meat and White Gold star, who will be appearing at the Grand Opera […]

It’s nearing the end of the summer, so you may be looking after the pennies following expensive holidays over the last couple of months. Although that obviously limits what you can do, it shouldn’t prevent you from having a great day or night out. For those of you that are into sport, you’re especially in […]

These days, cinemas are constantly churning out remastered classics, or yet another Marvel movie where the special effects leave little room for a story. Each blockbuster has to be bigger and more successful than its predecessor – at any cost. Quality is often the poor relative to quantity. In 2019 technology has taken over. Couples […]

Alan Dedicoat, the voice of Strictly Come Dancing, will be bringing his quiz night back to York on Friday 29th November, in aid of York Hospital Radio. Alan, who is also Patron of York Hospital Radio, regularly hosts quiz nights in Bournemouth – and will be coming back to York following previous successes here. The […]

It’s the last bank holiday weekend of the 2019 – and trust me, you’re spoilt for choice in how to spend it. But fear not – I’ve plucked out 14 different happenings taking place in our very own York (and the outskirts) for you to add to your diaries. 1. Leeds Fest: 23rd-25th August If […]

This month our Walking Wanderer starts in Tockwith and heads north to the River Nidd. DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE PRINTABLE AT THE END.  This easy walk of about four and half miles starts from the main street of Tockwith. Heading north on paths and tracks to meet the river Nidd it then follows its twisting bank […]

Artists aged between 3-15 years have been given their very own corner of Pyramid Gallery on Stonegate, York to draw pictures of trees.  The initiative comes as part of Pyramid Gallery partnering with the York community organisation Treemendous, which aims to promote the planting of trees in York to make it a healthier, greener and […]

The Bev Jones Music Company took to the stage at Countryfile Live this weekend – to one of the biggest audiences the event had seen all weekend. While overall numbers are still being calculated, it’s expected that upwards of 20,000 people turned up to the agricultural event on Sunday 18th August, hosted by BBC Countryfile […]