What's On York Guide April 2012

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Welcome to York!

April sees the famous British springtime in full glory, and you couldn’t find a more stirring place to experience it than York.

The historic city is a wanderer’s paradise, with its countless streets revealing a remarkable mixture of the old and new. Whether this is your first visit to York, or you’re a lifelong admirer of its unique charm, you’ll find plenty to enjoy this month.

Good taste is firmly on the city’s agenda, as York’s first Chocolate Festival takes place at the beginning of the month. The festival, happily occurring during the Easter

holidays, features a wide range of chocolate trails and sugary tours set to delight all ages. A special Chocolate Market in Parliament Street is set to be a highlight, along with plenty of confectionary workshops and the opening of the city’s newest attraction, Chocolate: York’s Sweet Story.

April sees the city’s theatre in fine form, with York Theatre Royal showing an uproarious production of Yes, Prime Minister, written by the creators of the original BBC television series. The Grand Opera House is in similarly stunning form with the dazzling Chicago:

The Musical, and the Joseph Rowntree Theatre promises a treat with Carousel, the classic Rodgers & Hammerstein play.

Prefer pantomime? Don’t miss The Wizard of Oz at the York Barbican, in an all-new professional staging.

But that’s not all. Every day in April you can take in a King’s ransom of fairs, markets, music and more; we’re sure that once you’ve experienced what York has to offer, it won’t be long before you return.

Whatever you plan to do in the city, enjoy it!

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n The comprehensive guide to what’s on in York Everyday 7th April n New chocolate Trail. To celebrate n The Lord Mayor’s Easter Egg York’s chocolate heritage Visit York has compiled a Hunt. Set out from JORVIK on a city-wide new York Chocolate Trail, taking you on a tour of the city’s most important chocolate buildings.

n Easter Trail at The Balloon Tree, Gate Helmsley, Near York. Visit The Balloon Tree to take part in the Easter Trail Treasure Hunt to earn your chocolatey reward.

9.30am- 4.00pm n Chocolate - York’s Sweet Story, King’s Square - Chocolatey Fun and Games at York’s new attraction n The Little Chocolate Factory - drop in to create your own chocolate Easter Egg at the Festival Marquee in St Sampson’s Square with the chocolate team from York Cocoa House. 10-5pm

quest for chocolate visiting six different locations around York with a treat at each stop! The hunt starts at 10am and participants are to start no later than 12 noon. Collect your treasure sheet from JORVIK, 10-1pm. n Choccy and Sweetie Tour

by York Walk. A delicious tour - hear the history of Terrys and Rowntrees, visit chocolate and sweetie shops and taste free samples. Walks start at Museum Gardens Gates on Museum Street 10.30am & 2pm n A Virtuous Confection, Chocolate Tea & Talk at The Mansion House. A look at Chocolates’ journey through English social history by Dr Annie Gray, Food Historian. 3.00pm

n The Chocolate Market. The Chocolate Market will take place throughout n Gourmet Chocolate Parliament Street and will be open from 9.30-5.30. Banquet at The Mansion House. Take a seat Demonstrations will take place throughout the day at the Lord Mayor’s Dining Table and indulge in in the main information tent in St Sampson’s Square a chocolate menu of delectable combinations of 5 & 7 April chocolate savoury and sweet dishes. 7.30pm n Terry and the Chocolate 9 April Orange. Story-telling and drama activities n Choccy and Sweetie Tour at Fairfax House, Castlegate, York YO1 9RN.

by York Walk. A delicious tour - hear the history 4.00pm. Tel: 01904 655543 of Terrys and Rowntrees, visit chocolate and 6 April sweetie shops and taste free samples. Walks start n The Apprentice. Chocolate Tea & at Museum Gardens Gates on Museum Street.

Talk at The Mansion House. Dr Bridget Morris 10.30am & 2pm of the Rowntree Society will look at a survey of daily life for the many generations of apprentices who worked in the business established by Joseph Rowntree. 3pm n Chocolate Literary Inspiration Dinner at the Dean Court Hotel. Fiona Shaw, author of The Sweetest Thing and Paul Chrystal, author of History of Chocolate in York will talk about their books and the inspiration that the chocolate industry has had on their writings whilst guests enjoy a specially create Chocolate Festival 4 course Chocolate Tasting Menu. 7.30pm Tel: 01904 625082 6

n The Golden Age of Confectionery. Chocolate Tea & Talk at

The Mansion House. A look at the Golden Age of Confectionery manufacturing in York. 3.00pm n A Sweet Success. Exclusive tour of the Merchant Adventurers’ Hall. The Merchant Adventurers have been part of York life for over 650 years and in this special one off guided tour for York Chocolate Festival hear about the organisation that has both the Terry and Rowntree families as members. 7.00pm

n APRIL 2012 Traditional fairground rides, face painting, Shire horse dray rides, children’s Easter Egg trail and meet Molly the Rabbit. All activities are included in your admission price. Open from 10am.

Visit www.castlehoward.co.uk or call 01653 648333 for details.

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EVENTS EVERY DAY n NEWGATE MARKET, 9am – 4pm (4.30pm Sat and Sun). n YORK DUNGEONS, 12 Clifford Street.

Be the first to see the Dungeons’ latest horror, ‘Execution: Traitors of York’. Travel back to the 15th century and join the crowds gathered to witness the careless executioner as he shares the gory tales of York’s Micklegate Bar. Call 01904 632 599. n YORKWALK, Museum Garden Gates, Museum Street. A wide range of tours, including Essential York, Snickleways, Secret York and Roman York, with several taking place every day. Call 01904 622303 or visit www.yorkwalk.co.uk for full times and details.

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EVERY NIGHT n GHOST TRAIL OF YORK, West Doors of York Minster. 7.30pm. Dare you cross the centuries and discover York’s spine-chilling history?

Call 01904 633276.

30 MARCH, 5 – 9, 13, 20, 27 APRIL n DML ANTIQUE FAIR, Helmsley Town Hall. 9.30am – 4.30pm. Call 01937 582803. n WEDDING OPEN EVENING, Sandburn Hall, Flaxton, YO60 7RB. 5-9pm. Call 01904 469922 or email weddings@sandburnhall.co.uk

31 MARCH, 14, 21, 28 APRIL n DML ANTIQUE FAIR, Wetherby Town Hall. 9.30am – 4.30pm. Call 01937 582803.

31 MARCH - 1 JANUARY 2013 n LOOKING BACK AT HUNGATE, Jorvik Viking Centre, Coppergate, 10-5. New exhibition.

From Roman grave goods & Viking craftsmanship, through to medieval life and Victorian industry, this innovative new exhibition uses artefacts to tell the story of a changing city landscape. 01904 543400

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31 MARCH - 1 APRIL n CELEBRATION OF COUNTRY CRAFTS WEEKEND, Yorkshire Museum of

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31 MARCH - 16 APRIL n EASTER HOLIDAY CHILDREN’S TRAILS, Treasurer’s House, Minster Yard, 11am-4.30pm (closed Fridays). Call 01904 624247

Farming, Murton, 10am-5pm. Features traditional craft stalls - including pottery, metalwork, bonework, leatherwork, woodwork and much more.

Call 01904 489966 or visit www.murtonpark.co.uk n YORK OPEN STUDIOS, multiple locations, 10am-6pm on Saturday and 11am-5pm on Sunday.

See artists’ work in their studios, all within a ten mile radius of the city. Buy artwork and talk to the people who created them! For full details of exhibitors, call 01904 704485 or visit www.yorkopenstudios.co.uk

31 MARCH - 15 APRIL 31 MARCH n DIG: ALL THE FUN OF THE FAIR!, n GRAND OPENING, Chocolate: York’s DIG, St Saviour’s Church, 10.30am-4pm. Enjoy the Sweet Story, King’s Square, 10am-5.30pm. Be one of

the first to experience York’s newest, most delicious chocolate attraction! Call 01904 527700 or visit www.yorkssweetstory.com n NEWBY HALL & GARDENS REn EASTER EGG-STRAVAGANZA, Piglets at the Farmer’s Cart, Moor Lane, Towthorpe. 10am- OPENS, Ripon HG4 5AE. For all the forthcoming events throughout 2012, please contact 5.30pm. Features ‘Hook-a-duckling’, ‘Bunny’s BBQ’, 01423 322583 or www.newbyhallandgardens.com lamb feeding and ‘The Great Easter Egg Hunt’. Call 1 APRIL 2012 – 31 JANUARY 2013 01904 499183 or visit www.thefarmerscart.co.uk n VISITING PORTRAITS EXHIBITION, n EASTER CELEBRATIONS AND Beningbrough Hall & Gardens, Beningbrough, TRAIL, Beningbrough Hall, Beningbrough, 12noon-4.30pm. Natural Arts: Great Landscape 12noon-4pm. Challenging trails, games, face painting, Designers of the 18th Century pairs contemporary eggy artrageous and egg and spoon racing in the landscape photography Call 01904 472027 or visit annual Easter celebrations. Call 01904 472027. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/beningbrough new Looking Back at Hungate exhibition, and have a go at some traditional Victorian fairground games.

Call 01904 615505 or visit www.digyork.com

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1-15 APRIL n EASTER TRAIL, Burton Agnes Hall, Driffield, 11am-5pm. An exciting Easter trail for children.

Clues will be hidden throughout grounds of the Hall, and each child that solves the puzzle will receive an Easter treat. Call 01262 490324 or visit www.burtonagnes.com n SCHOOL HOLIDAY FUN, Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal. Ripon Nr Harrogate HG4 3DY. 11am – 3pm. Call 01765 608888 or visit www.fountainsabbey.org.uk for more information

1 APRIL n THUNDER DAY, Yorkshire Air Museum, Elvington, 10am-4pm. ‘Engine Running Day’ with historic live jets, vehicles and propeller aircraft on display. Call 01904 608595.

4 - 5 APRIL n IT’S A MONK’S LIFE, Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal. Ripon Nr Harrogate HG4 3DY. 2pm.

Family tour of the AbbeyCall 01765 608888 or visit www.fountainsabbey.org.uk

FROM 5 APRIL n LUNCH AND DINNER CRUISES, Yorkboat, Lendal Bridge. Relax for one hour cruise 12

through the city to the picturesque village of Acaster Malbis. Here you will pause for one and a half hours at The Ship Inn, where you can enjoy a delicious home-made bar meal. Choose from a leisurely lunch cruise or relaxing dinner cruise. Dinner Cruise sails from 5th April and the Lunch Cruise from 19th April, sailing on alternative Thursdays. Pre booking required 01904 628324.

5 APRIL n CHAT AND CRAFT, Quilt Museum and Gallery, Peasholme Green, 10am-12noon. A chance to share ideas, chat with old friends and even make new ones. No need to book. Call 01904 613242.

6-9 APRIL n CASTLE HOWARD EASTER WEEKEND, Castle Howard, 10am-5pm.

Features traditional fairground rides, a children’s Easter Egg trail and a chance to meet Molly the Rabbit. All activities included in admission price. Call 01653 648333 or visit www.castlehoward.co.uk n EASTER EGG TRAIL, The Balloon Tree Farm Shop, Stamford Bridge Road, Gate Helmsley, 9.30am-4pm. Follow the ‘wabbit’ and answer the clues around the farm to claim your Easter egg prize!

Call 01759 373023.

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n EASTER TRAIL, Clifford’s Tower. For four days over the Easter weekend, a warren full of Lindt chocolate rabbits will take up residence in the tower until they are taken home as prizes.

Visit www.english-heritage.org.uk/cliffords n ANCIENT INSPIRATIONS, Museum Garden Gates. 1.30pm. Two new heritage walks for Easter. On 6th and 9th you can discover the secrets of Symbolic York, while on 7th and 8th the subject is Imagining Antiquity. Tickets £5. For more information, visit www.restage.org.uk n OPEN WEEKEND, Holgate Windmill, Windmill Rise, Holgate, 11am-4pm. See the whole interior of the mill. Call Bob on 01904 795851.

7, 8, 28, 29 APRIL n ANTIQUES FAIR, The Town Hall, Ripley, Harrogate HG3 3AX. Call 01423 889163

7 - 9 APRIL n YORK MODEL RAILWAY SHOW, York Racecourse, 10am. Over 100 stands including trade displays and specialist societies, as well as around 40 working layouts. Visit www.yorkshow.org.uk n MEDIEVAL FALCONRY, Rievaulx Abbey.

If you are expecting to see eggs at Rievaulx Abbey, near Helmsley, this Easter, think again – because rather than fluffy little chicks, the site will be populated with some of nature’s finest flying hunters.

Visit www.english-heritage.org.uk/rievaulx.

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7 APRIL n EASTER EGG HUNT, Mansion House, St

Helen’s Square. Follow the chocolate trail and find out more about this fascinating house and the Lord Mayors who have lived there. Call 01904 552036.

8 & 9 APRIL n EASTER CRAFT & GIFT FESTIVAL,

Duncombe Park, Helmsley. Over 50 craft and gift stalls set throughout a beautiful house which is not normally open to the public. Call 01274 835588. n EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA, Yorkshire Museum of Farming, Murton, 10am-5pm.

Come & join the Easter Bunny for seasonal fun and games. Call 489966 or visit www.murtonpark.co.uk n Newby Hall and Gardens egg-citing Easter Trail through the woodland walk, to find the Newby treasure. Usual admission rates apply. For further details contact 01423 322583 www.newbyhall.com

8 APRIL n COMMUNITY HU CHANT, The Garden Room, York Central Library, 12noon. A brief discussion on a spiritual topic follows the chant which aims to help you better understand your own personal growth. All Welcome. For more information call Annette Backlar on 01423 780002. n EASTER FAIR, RSPCA York Animal Home, Gillygate (YO31 7EQ), 11.30am-3pm. Features a raffle, home-made cakes, refreshments, books and trinkets. There will also be an opportunity to meet the animals. Call 01904 654949.

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9 APRIL n DELICIOUS YORK MINSTER TOUR,

York Minster, running every hour from 3.306.30pm. Take a ‘Tower Chocolatada’ tour to explore York Minster’s role in the city’s chocolate heritage. The tour starts with a delicious chocolate beverage. Call 0844 939 0011.

12 APRIL n BRITAIN’S GOT TALENT, Stockton on the Forest Village Hall, 7.30pm. Features 2011 Keyboard Finalist, Jean Martyn. Call John on 448178 or visit www.organfax.co.uk/clubs/york.html

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n SEVENTH ANNUAL CHARITY BALL, York Racecourse, 7pm. Hosted by the Georgina Grace Trust. Includes a delicious meal, live auction, charity casino, a Robbie Williams tribute act and more. Call 780880 or visit www.ggt.org.uk

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n AN EVENING OF BUBLE & SWING, Burn Hall Hotel, Tollerton, Huby. Enjoy an evening of Michael Buble and some swing classics performed by the fantastic Jonny Ross.

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and 2.30pm. Create your own mythical creatures in clay. Then at 4pm, head for the Children’s Chapel for an entertaining story of St George and the dragon! Visit www.wonders.yorkminster.org.

Beningbrough, 1-3pm. Bring a pot, cup or even a welly and plant seeds using homemade compost, or make your own pot watch it grow.

Call 01904 472027.

11 APRIL n THE JENNA REID TRIO, National Centre for Early Music. 7.30pm. Making her second headlining appearance at NCEM is one of the brightest young talents ever to grace the Scottish traditional music scene. Call 01904 658338 to book.

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15 APRIL n GIANT CAR BOOT SALE, Home Farm, Wigginton YO32 2RD, 7am-1pm. The classic car boot sale returns. Taking place every Sunday from now on at the same time and location.

Call 01904 768463.

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PAPPLEWICK PUMPING STATION

21 APRIL n MAMMA MIA! TRIBUTE, York

(NOTTINGHAMSHIRE), call for time and location.

Papplewick is Britain’s best preserved working Victorian Water Pumping Station; Thumpton Hall is a private Jacobean gem, rarely open to the public.

Call 01904 622303 for details.

Racecourse, 7pm. Movie and musical show tribute, featuring songs based on the music of ABBA. Call 01904 638971 or visit yorkracecourse.co.uk

20 APRIL - 30 JUNE

Fairfield Manor. 10am-2pm. From cars to cakes and tiaras to bridal wear, Fairfield Manor’s wedding market offers something for everyone. Over 25 local suppliers are taking part. Call 0844 8159038.

n A BRUSH WITH ADVENTURE, Cafe 68, Gillygate. New paintings by Geoff Clifford and Granville Heptonstall. Call 01904 627939.

20 APRIL n SUPPER DANCE, Stockton on the Forest Village Hall, 7.30pm. Features live music, supper, dessert and a hamper draw. Call 01751 431522.

21-22 APRIL n HEALTH & HEALING FESTIVAL, York Racecourse, 10am-5pm. Over 90 exhibition stands.

Includes mediums, jewellery, aura photography and a range of complementary therapists. A varied programme of talks will include ‘Tarot for Everyone’, ‘Animal Healing & Communication’ and ‘Hypnosis for Weight Loss’.www.healthhealingfestivals.co.uk n DEN BUILDING, Beningbrough Hall & Gardens, Beningbrough, 11am-5.30pm.

Call 01904 472027 n THE GREAT ANTIQUES FAIR, Wetherby Racecourse (LS22 5EJ), 8am–5pm on Saturday and 9-5pm on Sunday. Visit jaguarfairs.com

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22 APRIL n WEDDING MARKET, Mercure York

n WEDDING FAIR, Merchant Adventurers’ Hall. 11am – 3pm. A great chance to see this magnificent venue at its big day best. The Hall’s wedding experts and dedicated catering team will also be there to help you plan your big day.

25 APRIL n ROUGH-HEWN MATTER & THE ROMANTICS IN YORKSHIRE, Fairfax House, Castlegate, 7pm. Lecture. Prof David Hill follows in the footsteps of 18th century artists who were inspired by the northern landscape.

Call 01904 655543 or visit www.fairfaxhouse.co.uk

27 APRIL n CURRY AND COMEDY EVENING, York Racecourse. Featuring top comedian Howard Read. Call 01904 63897 or yorkracecourse.co.uk

28-29 APRIL n FESTIVAL OF VINTAGE, York Racecourse, 10am-5pm. Take a trip down Memory Lane with talks, films, live music, DJs, dancing and historical displays. Call 0113 3458699.

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Open 10am—5pm

Country crafts from a bygone age, new spring livestock & a wide range of Living History on site all weekend!

The Derwent Valley Light Railway will be running services for visitors

Adults £6 Concessions £5 Children £4 Under 3s Free!

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n CRAFT FAIR, Village Hall Coxwold, 10am4pm. Selling jewels, silk designs, handmade knitwear, rugs and embroidered items among many others.

Call 07985 662636.

28 APRIL n THE BAEDEKER RAIDS, Yorkshire Air Museum, Elvington, 1.30pm. 70th anniversary lecture featuring Air Commodore Graham Pitchfork and guest speaker. Call 01904 608595. n CHARITY FUN EVENING, Escrick & Deighton Club, Main Street, Escrick, 7pm arrival.

Black tie evening for York & District Animal Home.

Includes a charity auction, buffet, casino, disco & live entertainment with open bar. Call 01904 728778. n BUTTON DAY!, The Design Suite (Unit 15 Centre park, Marsden Moor Business park, Tockwith, York), 11am-4pm. Features workshops on jewellery and ring making with buttons, and a special lesson in making ceramic buttons.

Visit www.designsuite.org.uk

29 APRIL n MIND/BODY & SPIRIT FAIR, York Barbican Theatre. 10am-4pm. A huge variety of alternative healing therapies, massage, art, beliefs trade stalls, tarot and more. Free entry. For details contact Abbey All Events on 07552 962407 or visit www.abbeyallevents.co.uk

29 APRIL n BEAUTY & WEDDING EXHIBITION, York Barbican Theatre, 10am-4pm. A collection of the finest professional wedding and beauty services, promising to be a great day out. Free entry. For details contact Abbey All Events on 07552 962407 or visit www.abbeyallevents.co.uk 22

3-7 MAY n THE HARROGATE ANTIQUE & FINE ART FAIR, Hall M, Harrogate International Centre. 11am-9pm on Thursday, 11am-6pm FridaySun, 11am-5pm on Monday. Call 01823 323363 .

5 – 7 MAY n DALES FESTIVAL OF FOOD & DRINK, Leyburn. 10am – 5pm. From fresh

produce to cookery demonstrations, exhibitions, tasting sessions plus a chance to get up close and personal with some of the region’s best producers, this three day is event is a must for foodies everywhere. Call 07909 586 358or visit www.dalesfestivaloffood.org for more information.

12 MAY n ROCK & ROLL NIGHT, New Earswick & District Bowls Club, Huntington Road, YO23 9PX. Get your dancing shoes on for a night of good old rock & roll with J B Goode and DJ Johnny Whiteshoes. Huge dance floor, good parking and a late bar until midnight. Tickets £7 available from the venue or call 01904 750230.

15-21 MAY n 195TH SPRING EXHIBITION, The Guildhall, St Helens Square, 9.30am-4.30pm (9.30am-2pm on last day). York Art Society presents its fantastic spring exhibition. Call 01904 768250.

19 MAY n MASQUERADE MAY BALL, York Racecourse. Raising money for Marie Curie Cancer Care. Call 07534 852031 or email fjp85@hotmail.com for more information.

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D You Do Buttons?

...Then come and join us for our:

Button Day! When? 28th April 2012 from 11:00 - 16:00 Where? The Design Suite How Much? Adults: £5.00 Children & OAPS: Free • Making Jewellery from Buttons, with Carol Sterritt.

• Making Rings from Buttons, with Karen Nixon.

• Ceramic Buttons, with Andrea Cundall.

All will be giving demonstrations on the day and you will be chance piece given the chanc e to participate and go home with a piec ce of jewellery you have made (for a small fee).

Also: ‘Buttons Up’,with Michelle Horton A talk on the History of Buttons. (£3.00 admission)

To make a booking ggo to www.designsuite.org.uk w.

Th he Deesi es sign Sui uite The Design Suite. 15 Center Park, Marston Business Park, Tockwith, York. YO26 7QF email: angela@designsuite.org.uk tel: 07545 567755

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Theatre

York Theatre Royal THE AWKWARD SQUAD (10-13 APRIL) BAFTA-winning Emmerdale writer Karin Young’s play is a state-of-the-nation comedy, taking a sideways look at the challenges faced by modern women of all ages.

The play tells the story of Lorna, who’s spent three decades working for everyone else through the miners’ strikes, community milk schemes and library closures and tomorrow she’s to be given an honorary PhD… but then her family arrives. To book: 01904 623568

YES, PRIME MINISTER (16-21 APRIL) The original writers of the classic BBC TV series have reunited for this anniversary production. In a world of spin, BlackBerrys and ‘sexed up’ dossiers, the PM is staring disaster in the face. The country is on the brink of financial meltdown and the Government’s only apparent salvation comes from a morally dubious deal with the Foreign Minister of Kumranistan. To book:01904 623568

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LILLIES ON THE LAND (24-28 APRIL) Directed by Sonia Ritter, this production celebrates an extraordinary episode in Britain’s history: the Women’s Land Army of World War II. Based on hundreds of letters from and interviews with the original Land Girls along with songs from the period, Lilies on the Land is a revealing, funny, wonderfully moving and utterly captivating portrait of some of Britain’s pluckiest, unsung heroes. To book: 01904 623568

JOSEPH ROWNTREE THEATRE CAROUSEL (18-21 APRIL) Presented by the New Earswick Musical Society, this Rodgers & Hammerstein play was one of the writers’ personal favourites. The production tells the story of a carnival barker who (against his will) falls in love with a factory girl. Set to feature scandals, brawls, and even an attempted robbery, Carousel is an emotional rollercoaster of love, friendship and heartbreak. Featuring classic songs ‘If I Loved You’ and ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’, audiences are in for a treat. To book: 01904 623568

n APRIL 2012 H.M.S. PINAFORE REHEARSALS The Jorvik Gilbert and Sullivan Company are looking for cast members for their September production. There’s a no-audition policy for chorus roles, and everybody is invited to attend the first rehearsal at 7.30pm on 16th April at Huntington Methodist Church. Auditions for the principle cast take place on 2nd April – email director@jorvikgsc.org.uk to book a time, or visit www.jorvikgsc.org.uk for more information.

GRAND OPERA HOUSE SWAN LAKE (30 MARCH) One of the world’s best-known love stories is presented by the acclaimed Vienna Festival Ballet Company.

Featuring lavish costumes, stunning scenery, international stars and Tchailkovsky’s glorious music, this is an evening not to be missed. Swan Lake captures, like no other, the full range of human emotions- from hope to despair, terror to tenderness, and melancholy to ecstasy.

To book: 0844 8713024

YORK BARBICAN THE WIZARD OF OZ (10-11 APRIL) The classic story gets a makeover in this all-new professional Easter pantomime production. Starring Dani Harmer (Tracy Beaker), Bobby Davro as Scarecrow, CBeebies’ Sarah-Jane Honeywell and Eastenders star Aaron Sidwell (Steven Beale), plus a full supporting cast.

Follow Kansas farm-girl Dorothy and her pet dog Toto on this magical adventure suitable for all ages. Watch in amazement as they are picked up by a tornado and carried off to the magical Land of Oz. To book: 0844 8542757

CHICAGO THE MUSICAL (16-21 APRIL) Created by the musical theatre talents of John Kander, Fred Ebb and legendary choreographer Bob Fosse, Chicago’s sexy, sassy score includes All That Jazz and Razzle Dazzle. Based on real life events back in the roaring 1920s, nightclub singer Roxie Hart shoots her lover and along with Cell Block rival, double-murderess Velma Kelly, they fight to keep from death row with the help of smooth talking lawyer, Billy Flynn.

To book: 0844 8713024

MY FIRST SLEEPING BEAUTY (28-29 APRIL) Presented by the English National Ballet in partnership with English National Ballet School. an enchanted world of castles and curses, forests and fairies, created especially for the whole family by choreographer Matthew Hart.

Tchaikovsky’s gorgeous waltz-filled music includes the tune made famous as Once upon a Dream in Disney’s version. To book: 0844 8713024

Cliff Hanger

Don’t miss the Flying Ducks Youth Theatre’s fun and frivolous production of Summer Holiday. The show follows four young mechanics on an adventure that takes them to Athens, during which they discover a stowaway singing sensation. The lead character was originally played by Cliff Richard in the 1963 film, and the show features several Cliff favourites including Bachelor Boy and Living Doll. The show will run from Thursday 29th March to Saturday 31st March at the Joseph Rowntree Theatre. n For tickets, call 01904 768963 or visit www.flyingducksyouththeatre.com 29

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april Barbican 7 The Osmonds Up

Close And Personal 17 McFly 19 Bombay Bicycle Club Pocklington Arts Centre 1 Studio Night 5 Mercury 12 Southern Tenant Folk

Union 18 Zulu 29 Simone Felice Group Fibbers 6 Juan Zelada 7 Council House and

Violent 8 Little Triggers 9 Valient Thorr 11 Michael Chapman 12 Mick Taylor 13 Clock Opera 14 Fraser

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Jay Brannan The Jim Jones Revue The Sunshine Underground Hadouken!

Bow Wow Wow Letz Zep

The Duchess 3 Slow Club 5 DJ Yoda 6 Chris Helme & Band 7 Flipper 8 The Monochrome Set 11 Po-Girl 12 Oli Brown Band 13 Copasetics 14 Martin Turner’s

Wishbone Ash 15 Marion 19 The Lemonheads 20 Miss 600 21 The Janice Graham

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Paradise Lost Ian Prowse Marcus Bonfanti Tracer One Night Only

Basement 2 Jess Morgan 18 Fellaband 19 Sky Rocket Jack 25 Best of York Charity

Album Launch 28 Bassment Stereo 1 The ABC Club 4 Failsafe 5 David R Black 11 Hemotad’s Disco 12 Lewis Floyd Henry 13 K.O.G 18 The Miserable Rich 19 Breed 77 20 Prowl 21 The Dead Lay Waiting 22 Blue Rose Code 25 Chris TT 27 The Hype Theory

Black Swan Folk Club 5 Dan Walsh & Will

Pound (Black Swan

Folk Club) 19 Jeana Leslie & Siobhan

Miller The National Centre for Early Music There’s a great range of NCEM events taking place this month – highlights include award-winnning fiddler Jenna Reid and folk act The Hut People, whose line-up includes Gary Hammond of The Beautiful South fame and Sam Pirt from The Pack.

Visit www.ncem.co.uk 11 The Jenna Reid Trio 14 Double Duo 22 Jonathan Gee

& Larry Bartley 24 The Hut People

(Black Swan Folk Club) 27 Rika Zayasu Piano

Recital

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