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The Rowntree Society and Joseph Rowntree Theatre join forces for York Residents' Weekend 2017

28 & 29 January 2017Joseph Rowntree Theatre and The Rowntree Society will be joining forces for York’s Residents’ Weekend (28 & 29 January 2017) to offer visitors guided walks around the Haxby Road area and special films and tours in the Grade 11 listed theatre, opened in 1935.  The Rowntree Society shall be leading a guided walk around the Haxby Road area to launch its latest book, Five Walks of Rowntree York: From Chocolate comes Change. The walks will run on the hour, with the first walk starting from the Joseph Rowntree Theatre at 11.00 a.m. (duration c. 20 minutes).  Visitors can

Head into the Jungle with Oddsocks!

The Jungle Book at Joseph Rowntree Theatre, Saturday 7 January 2017Oddsocks Productions are trekking into the jungle from November to bring to life Rudyard Kipling’s classic tale of adventure, mischief and monkeys. The Jungle Book tells the story of Mowgli and his friendships and foes amongst the leaves and life of the jungle. A story of ambition, trust and growing up: The Jungle Book has become one of the most popular children’s stories in literary history. Set up by Andy Barrow and Elli Mackenzie, Oddsocks Productions is a critically acclaimed family enterprise taking its work out to

Talented families take the stage for Saturday night concert at Joseph Rowntree Theatre

Saturday 17 September 2016, 7.30pmJudy Garland and Liza Minelli, Janet Leigh, Tony Curtis and Jamie Lee Curtis, Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher – celebrity names that show how talent runs in families, and that is precisely the treat in store this Saturday evening (17 September) at the Joseph Rowntree Theatre, when some well-known local performers are joined on stage by their talented children for a generational musical extravaganza! Directed by Don Pears, Music Night: Generations will see Joseph Rowntree regulars including Jessa Liversidge, Andy Stone and couple Paul & Susan Blenkiron

Rowntree Players Panto: sales open with 'golden ticket' offer

Tickets on sale from Saturday 16 July 2016 (in person) or Monday 18 July 2016 (online)A VIP offer awaits a lucky family at this year’s Rowntree Players pantomime, The Hunchback of Notre Dame.  A golden ticket – promising that the holder and their family will be treated like a baron or a dame – awaits those purchasing tickets from the Joseph Rowntree Theatre box office when bookings open at 10.00am on Saturday 16 July 2016. The Hunchback of Notre Dame runs from Saturday 3 December to Saturday 10 December and is written by Rowntree Players ‘ Andy Welch and Howard Ella, with Gemma McDonald

International companies to perform at York's Joseph Rowntree Theatre

The Incident, 3 July 2016 Jane Austen’s Persuasion, 22 July 2016York’s art deco theatre, the Joseph Rowntree Theatre on Haxby Road, is set to host international touring productions of two musicals in July, with a performance of an original musical, The Incident, by the Shanghai & Hong Kong New Music Theatre Group on Sunday 3 July, and the Chamber Opera Chicago’s original musical of Jane Austen’s Persuasion on 22 July. “We are well accustomed to being the theatre of choice for local groups, with national touring professional companies also visiting us regularly, but it is wonderful to

Jane Austen's "Persuasion" coming to York, 22 July 2016

4th Annual International Tour, Chamber Opera Chicago to Deliver Professional Opera in Intimate Settings in Scotland and UK this Summer 2016Chamber Opera Chicago, a professional not-for-profit opera company devoted to making great opera and musical theatre affordable, is excited to be performing its original musical adaptation of Jane Austen’s PERSUASION throughout the UK and Scotland this summer. PERSUASION, which has toured multiple UK and US cities over the last four years, is one of Jane Austen's most admired novels – the story of a woman who has lost at love and gets a second chance.

Choirs hit the high notes for York’s first Community Choir Festival

Eleven choirs from in and around York dazzled audiences with their vocal dexterity over the three evenings of the first York Community Choir Festival, which ran from Thursday to Saturday (28-30 January) at Joseph Rowntree Theatre. The three-day event featured many different types of choirs, from men’s and women’s barbershop choruses, to traditional choirs, and some razzle dazzle with musical theatre favourites.  The three evenings were each compèred by Dougie Weake of Vale Radio, Adam Tomlinson and Elly Fiorentini of BBC Radio York. Graham Mitchell, the theatre’s fundraising director,

Stage set and voices warmed up for York's inaugural Community Choir Festival

Joseph Rowntree Theatre, Haxby Road, 28-30 January 2016The stage is set and finishing touches being added to the performances of eleven top choirs in York, who will be performing this week at Joseph Rowntree Theatre’s inaugural York Community Choir Festival. The art deco theatre on Haxby Road will welcome local radio presenters Dougie Weake, Adam Tomlinson and Elly Fiorentini as well as eleven community choirs from the region in a three night celebration of choral singing.  York Music Centre’s Tutti Amici, the John Lewis Partnership’s Vocal Vikings, The Macmillan Cancer Care Workplace

In fine voice – York Community Choir Festival at Joseph Rowntree Theatre

28 – 30 January 2016From 28 – 30 January, the stage of the Joseph Rowntree Theatre will welcome some of the finest vocal ensembles from York and nearby when it hosts the first York Community Choir Festival. The Festival came about following successful Music Nights featuring vocal groups including the Tuesday Singers. “For many choirs, performing a full hour-long concert requires a huge amount of rehearsal time and preparation, so each of our three evening concerts will feature either three or four choirs singing some of the most popular songs in their repertoire,” comments festival

Memorial show brings in money for St Leonard's Hospice

Two shows held at the Joseph Rowntree Theatre in memory of long-time volunteer and supporter, Joan Sadler, have helped raise over £3300 for the charity. A close friend of Joan’s, Mike Grimes, today joined the theatre’s booking director, Susie Young, in handing over a cheque for £2641.98 to Annie Keogh, fundraiser for St Leonard’s Hospice, which joins £613 in donations collected on the evenings of the two concerts held earlier this year.  The proceeds from the ticket sales were shared equally between the hospice and Joseph Rowntree Theatre. “Joan would have been absolutely delighted to

Elvis is in the building for The Joseph Rowntree Theatre's Music Night

Sunday 30 August 2015Fans of The King are invited to polish their rhinestones and dust off their jumpsuits this weekend at the Joseph Rowntree Theatre in Haxby Road, York, for an extravaganza featuring the music of Elvis and his contemporaries! The show, directed by local impresario Don Pears will see Elvis Presley tribute performer, Neil Pears join The Steve Cassidy Band and guests for an evening that will have the theatre rocking with classics from Blue Suede Shoes to Love Me Tender. “Elvis Presley was born in the year that the Joseph Rowntree Theatre opened – 1935 – so it seems

York's Chocolate Theatre welcomes film of 'Blood + Chocolate'

The Joseph Rowntree Theatre, Saturday 5 September 2015A film made during performances of Blood + Chocolate in October 2013 is set to receive its big screen debut at The Joseph Rowntree Theatre on Saturday 5 September. The film was shot during the live performances at venues throughout the city and captures all of the atmosphere and drama of the production, which was a joint initiative between Pilot Theatre , York Theatre Royal, and  Slung Low .  Blood + Chocolate is set in York in 1914, when the Lord

New season, new logo for The Joseph Rowntree Theatre

York’s Joseph Rowntree Theatre on Haxby Road is not only celebrating the launch of its new autumn season programme, but also the launch of a new logo for the theatre, which celebrates its 80thanniversary this year. The new logo has been inspired by the theatre’s art deco heritage, taking design features found within the building to create a typical 1930s ‘crown’ motif using the green and gold colours that were used when it was first opened for the benefit of Rowntree factory workers 80 years ago.  The box around the logo is the shape of the theatre itself. “The Joseph Rowntree Theatre

York's musicians unite to celebrate the life of Joan Sadler

Joseph Rowntree Theatre, 26 & 31 July 2015Top talent from many of York’s top amateur theatre groups will take the stage at the Joseph Rowntree Theatre on Sunday (26 July 2015) to celebrate the life of Joan Sadler, a luminary of performing arts in York, who died last December.  The concert will be held in aid of two of Joan’s favourite causes – St Leonard’s Hospice and the Joseph Rowntree Theatre.  Organised by musical director, Don Pears, the concert features performances from many of Joan’s favourite shows and musicals by groups including York Opera, New Earswick Musical Society, York

140 years of classics for Joseph Rowntree Theatre’s Music Night

Sunday 5 July 2015, 7.30pmA catalogue of music spanning 140 years will be on the programme at York’s Joseph Rowntree Theatre on Sunday 5 July 2015.  Musical director Don Pears will be joined by The Tuesday Singers from Escrick for a fundraising evening of choral and solo performances at the Haxby Road venue. The concert will include the music of Jerome Kern, who wrote such classics as ‘Smoke Gets In Your Eyes’ and ‘A Fine Romance’, Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, Rod Stewart and Bette Midler.  Famous songs from Broadway will include selections from Chicago, A Chorus Line, Barnum and Les

"Lights, music... volunteer!" call to action at Joseph Rowntree Theatre

Wednesday 3 June, 7.45pmLife behind the scenes and the public face at the front of house – the spotlight will be on both at the Joseph Rowntree Theatre on Haxby Road on Wednesday 3 June, when the theatre hosts an open evening for potential volunteers, part of National Volunteers Week. “The Joseph Rowntree Theatre is unique in York in that it is run entirely by volunteers, from the stage managers who make sure that each show runs smoothly with all the sound, lighting and scenery changes hit on time, to the stewards who welcome our patrons through the door for each performance,” explains

Start spreading the news – Sinatra Night at the Joseph Rowntree Theatre

7.30pm, Sunday 8 March 2015With 2015 marking the centenary of one of the coolest men in music – Ol’ Blue-Eyes –a group of York’s talented musicians will be bringing his songs live to the stage of the Joseph Rowntree Theatre on Sunday 8 March 2015 in a Frank Sinatra-themed Music Night. The concert is organised by Don Pears, a regular contributor to York’s musical scene, with a selection of soloists including Arnold Durham, George Horne, Graham & Richard Kay, Nik Briggs, Ken Humphreys, Jo and Elaine Pears, Juliet Waters and Nicki Clay.  Concert goers can expect a wide range of songs from

York City Gospel Choir to perform at the Joseph Rowntree Theatre

Saturday 31 January 2015, 7.30pmThe uplifting and inspiring music of York City Gospel Choir are set to raise the art deco roof at the Joseph Rowntree Theatre on Haxby Road, York, on Saturday 31 January 2015 – a major event in the volunteer-run theatre’s fundraising calendar. The concert will feature gospel favourites such as ‘O Happy Day’, a special arrangement of the ‘Hallelujah Chorus’ and songs by gospel greats such as Kirk Franklin, Richard Smallwood and others. “A key part of the choir's ethos is to support charity and community organisations in York, and we do this by offering

Joseph Rowntree Theatre offers free ‘behind the scenes’ tours and children’s workshops for York Residents’ Festival

31 January and 1 February 2015Live theatre continues to grow in popularity in York, with the Joseph Rowntree Theatre on Haxby Road experiencing its busiest year in 2014, but anyone who wondered what goes on behind the scenes will have a chance to see for themselves during the York Residents’ Festival, 31 January and 1 February 2015. Guided tours of the theatre – which is entirely run by volunteers – will take place on both Saturday and Sunday every hour from 10.00am to 3.00pm, including a look at the dressing rooms and other back-stage areas which normally remain hidden from the theatre-

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