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WELCOME TO YORK!

Summer may not have been as kind as we’d have liked, but who cares – the festival season is in full swing and we can’t wait to get involved with the fantastic events that York has to offer this month! Have a look through our guide to ensure that you uncover the best bits of York during your stay.

Who doesn’t love food? The Festival of Food and Drink is sure to dish up some delicious treats, and there’ll be lots of fascinating events – we’re particularly excited about the ‘eat-along’ talk where local expert Andrew ‘Bones’ Jones will explain what sort of things people used to eat in days gone by – with food provided. See you there – we’ll be the ones first at the nibbles! Are you a bike nut (see what we did there)? Even if you aren’t, you’ll be able to enjoy the Festival of Cycling –

there’ll be have-a-go sessions for all abilities, as well as guided tours – what better way to see York?

If you’re more of the bookworm type, you’ll be dazzled by the York National Book Fair, which will see the biggest event yet in the fair’s 38 year history. There’ll be a huge range of rare and hard-to-find books on every topic you can think of. Are you a green-fingered guru? Head to Beningbrough Hall’s plant fair and take a special souvenir home with you from the estate. No matter what your interest, there’ll probably be a festival for you to enjoy – and if not a festival, then an equally exciting event, exhibition, show or tour – to make your stay in the city fantastic. Head to our events section to find out more!

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September EVERY DAY: YORKWALK, Museum Garden Gates, Museum

YORK MAZE, 10am-6.30pm daily. One of the

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

largest maize mazes in the world, York Maze has won many awards including Yorkshire’s Best Tourism Experience. This year the maze depicts a huge Mayan God. Visit www.yorkmaze.com

YORK CITY SIGHTSEEING, Departs

PIGLETS ADVENTURE FARM PARK,

Exhibition Square, 9am-5.30pm. Discover York with these open top bus tours. Call 01904 634296 or email ycs@transdevyork.co.uk

The Farmer’s Cart, Towthorpe Grange, 10am-5pm. Animal petting, crazy farm golf, obstacle course, ride-on tractor rides, pedal go-carts and so much more. Call 499183 or www.thefarmerscart.co.uk

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UNTIL 5 NOVEMBER VALHALLA EXHIBITION, 10 Coppergate YO1 9NR. 10am – 5pm. Discover remains found in excavations and enjoy the special hands-on children’s area. Call 01904 615505.

AUGUST 30: FUND-RACING, F1 Racing, JMD Raceway,

TREASURER’S HOUSE, Minster Yard. This month there will be events and tasting sessions to tie in with the York Food Festival, 21-30 September. Call 01904 624247.

EVERY NIGHT: GHOST TRAIL OF YORK, West Doors of

Kathryn Avenue, Monks Cross, 7pm. On the last Thursday of every month F1 Racing will host a Daytona 120 to help raise money for the charity York Against Cancer. Call 01904 673555 or visit www.karting.uk.com

SEPTEMBER 1-2: HOLGATE WINDMILL OPEN WEEKEND, Holgate Windmill, Off Poppleton

Road, 11am-4pm. If there is enough wind the sails York Minster. 7.30pm. Dare you cross the centuries may turn, allowing you to take away flour samples and discover York’s spine-chilling history? No need to made while testing the stones. Entry costs £3 for book, just turn up. Call 01904 633276. adults and is free for children under 16. Parking OPENING 11 SEPTEMBER available on Acomb Road. LOTTE INCH GALLERY, 5 High Petergate. Visit www.holgatewindmill.org The new art gallery opens with an inaugural 1-2: FANGFEST, Fangfoss, near Pocklington. exhibition of Taken For Granted by esteemed artist There will be craft demonstrations and stalls, clay Gavin Turk, among others. Visit www.lotteinch.co.uk shooting, archery, a flower show and vintage cars on EVERY SUNDAY display. Call 01759 368737. GIANT CAR BOOT SALE, Home Farm 1: SUMMER ROYAL RECITAL: PHILIP (opposite Wigginton Village), Wigginton, 7amMOORE, York Minster, 7pm. Jubilee-themed organ 1pm. Established for 22 years. Includes toilets and concerts for 2012, featuring some of the country’s refreshments. Call 01904 768463. top performers. Visit www.boxoffice.yorkminster.org 6

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2: BATTLEFIELD TOURS, various locations. Charge! There are three walks cover the Battles of Boroughbridge and Myton, the Battle of Fulford and the Battle of Stanford Bridge. Call 01904 615505.

4-8: LEGALLY BLONDE, Grand Opera House. Elle Woods can handle anything. So when her boyfriend, Warner, dumps her she decides to follow him to Harvard Law School and win him back. Call 0844 8713024.

4: MAUSOLEUM TOUR, Castle Howard, 10.30am. Visit the most mysterious and imposing building in the Castle Howard landscape where generations of the Howard family are buried. Call 01653 648333.

1: LATE MUSIC PRESENTS SOUZA 5-8: BOUNCERS, York Theatre Royal. Four WINDS, Unitarian Chapel, St Saviourgate, 7.30pm. well-known faces take up the roles of Les, Judd, Souza Winds were formed in 2005 and since then have gained an enviable reputation for outstanding musicianship. Visit www.latemusic.org

Ralph and Lucky Eric as they prepare for another night, another crowd. Call 01904 623568.

of dog agility from the Ebor Dog Club. Bring your dog and give it a try. Visit www.yorkmaze.com

lecture to mark the opening of the exhibition at the Quilt Museum and Gallery. Call 01394 288521.

6: CLOTH VISIONS, St John’s University, Lord 2: DOG DAY, York Maze, 10am-6.30pm. Displays Mayor’s Walk, 6-7pm. Pauline Burbidge presents a

2: SUMMER ROYAL RECITAL: NATHAN 8-9: WELCOME CRAFT FAIRS, Village Hall, LAUBE, York Minster, 7pm. More jubilee-themed Coxwold, 10am-4pm. A great day out in North organ concerts featuring some of the country’s top tinklers. Visit www.boxoffice.yorkminster.org

Yorkshire. Visit www.welcomecrafts.com

2: WEDDING AND BEAUTY FAIR,

Park. Have-a-go sessions for all ages and abilities on

Garden Party Ripon Spa Hotel, Park Street, Ripon. 10.30am-3.30pm. Visit www.abbeyallevents.co.uk 8

8-9: FESTIVAL OF CYCLING, Rowntree all sorts of pedal powered machinery! Visit www.facebook.com/YorkFestivalOfCycling

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8-9: PLANT FAIR, Beningbrough Hall, 11am-

9: COMMUNITY HU CHANT, The

4pm. Take a bit of Beningbrough home from their

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. Call Annette Backlar on 01423 780002 or annettebacklar@yahoo.co.uk

popular twice yearly plant fair. Call 01904 472027.

8-9: HISTORICAL WOODTURNING AND WEAVING DEMONSTRATIONS, Fountains Abbey, 11am-4pm. Find out about traditional tools involved in woodturning. Visit www.

9: FAMILY SUNDAY, York Racecourse. A

8: ALL SEASONS MARKET, Guildhall,

great day out for the whole family. Face painting, bouncy castles, races and racehorse corner. Call 01904 620911.

St. Helens Square. Craft fair and market stall. An

9: DISCOVER VINTAGE, York Barbican,

excellent variety of gifts, crafts, ladies wear, jewellery,

11am-4pm. Over 60 exhibitors of vintage as well as live entertainment and workshops. Visit www.discovervintage.co.uk

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homewares and accessories. Visit www.allseasonevents.co.uk or 07838 420209.

8: BRUNSWICK SHOP OPEN DAY, Appleton Road, Bishopthorpe, 11am-4pm.

11: YORKSHIRE CRAFT AND PRODUCE MARKET, Castle Howard, 10am-

Handmade crafts and gifts, as well as ice cream and

4pm. There’ll be over 20 stalls in the courtyard. Visit www.castlehoward.co.uk

snacks. Visit www.brunswickyork.org.uk

13: FREE VALUATION DAY, Talbot Hotel,

8: HERITAGE OPEN DAY, Beningbrough Hall, 11am-5.30pm. Soak up the atmosphere and architecture, enjoy the art or make your own portrait in the top floor galleries – all for free. Call 01904 472027. 10

Malton, 11am-3pm. Get your antiques, collectables and jewellery valued for free by the highly skilled and knowledgeable team of experts from Tennants Auctioneers. Call 01423 531661.

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Road, 11am-4pm. Entry costs £3 for adults and is free for children under 16. Parking available on Acomb Road. Visit www.holgatewindmill.org

15-16: STEVE HENSHAW INTERNATIONAL GOLD CUP, Oliver’s 14-16: DARLINGTON DOG SHOW, Newby Hall, 9.30am-3.30mpm daily. Visitors will be able to see every conceivable breed of pedigree dog from all over Britain being handled and judged. Visit www.newbyhallandgardens.com

14-15: YORK NATIONAL BOOK FAIR, York Racecourse, 12noon-7pm Fri, 10am-5pm Sat. Now in its 38th year, this year’s fair features the largest ever number of exhibitors. Over 200 leading dealers will gather to offer rare, antiquarian, unusual and hard to obtain out-of-print books on all conceivable subjects. Call 01904 624414.

15-16, 29-30: LEATHERWORK WORKSHOP, Fountains Abbey, 10am-4pm. Learn traditional English leatherwork skills and hear about the archaeology and history of working with leather. Visit www.fountainsabbey.org.uk

15-16: HOLGATE WINDMILL OPEN WEEKEND, Holgate Windmill, Off Poppleton 12

Mount, Scarborough. One of the most exciting and popular road races of the racing calendar. Visit www.auto66.com

15: SUMMER ROYAL RECITAL: ROBERT SHARPE, York Minster, 7pm. Another Jubileethemed organ recital, this week featuring the Minster’s master of music. Visit www.boxoffice.yorkminster.org

15: PSYCHIC AND SCIENCE, Clifford’s Tower, 7.30-11pm. Join with the Godfathers of the Paranormal Derek Acorah and Richard Felix for an unforgettable evening’s entertainment. Experience sights and occurrences as the two celebrity investigators explore, explain and decipher the existence of the paranormal. Call 08000 277928.

16: DRIFFIELD ANTIQUE AND COLLECTORS’ FAIR, Driffield Showground, 9am-4pm. Large collection of quality collectables. Free car parking and light refreshments. Visit www.driffieldshow.co.uk

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Courtyard Craft & Local Produce Market Tuesday 11 September 2012 Over 20 stalls of Yorkshire crafts and produce in the Courtyard | Visit the Farm Shop, Garden Centre, Gift Shops and CafĂŠs | Open 10am | Free admission and parking Castle Howard, York YO60 7DA

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16: THE WEDDING AFFAIR, Scampston Hall, Malton, 12noon-4pm. Dozens of wedding experts, suppliers and providers will offer their advice and services. www.theweddingaffair.co.uk

16: NOUGHTIES TO FORTIES, Beningbrough Hall, 12noon-3pm. A vintage car display from the North East Club of Pre War Austins help to celebrate past owners and their guests. Call 01904 472027.

17-22: SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN, Grand Opera House. York Stage Musicals adapt the 1952 movie. Call 0844 8713024.

18-22: COMPANY, 41 Monkgate. York Light Opera will be performing Stephen Sondheim’s famous musical comedy ‘Company’ at the Upstage Centre on Monkgate. Call 01904 623568.

20-22: H.M.S. PINAFORE. Joseph Rowntree Theatre. Jorvik Gilbert and Sullivan Company present the classic musical. Call 01904 623568.

20: SPECIAL OCCASIONS FAYRE, Barley Hall, 4–8pm. Explore this unique venue to see what is on offer for that special occasion. 01904 610275.

21-30: YORK FESTIVAL OF FOOD AND DRINK, throughout York. A ten day city-wide event to promote local and regional food and drink. The festival has a mission to educate both children and adults about cooking, nutrition and other food issues like fair-trade and the realities of farming. Visit www.yorkfoodfestival.com 14

22, 25+29: EATING THROUGH THE AGES, St Sampson’s Square, 5.30-8pm (2pm on 25th). Join Dr Andrew ‘Bones’ Jones for a tasty and entertaining look at the kinds of food and drink the people of the past enjoyed. Visit www.yorkfoodfestival.com

22-23: WELCOME CRAFT FAIRS, Learning Centre, Pickering Station, 10am-4pm. A great day out in North Yorkshire. Visit www.welcomecrafts.com

22-23: SPINNING WORKSHOP, Fountains Abbey, 11am-4pm. Have a go at making a spindle and find out about the importance of the wool trade at Fountains Abbey. Materials provided. Visit www.fountainsabbey.org.uk

22: PROM PRAISE, York Barbican, 7.30pm. It combines the spirit of Songs of Praise with the world-famous Last Night of the Proms. Call 0844 8542757.

22: ACADEMY OF ST OLAVE’S AUTUMN CONCERT, St Olave’s Church, Marygate, 8pm. Including the beautiful music of Vivaldi, Brahms and Beethoven. Visit www.academyofstolaves.org.uk

22: THE YORK ROTARY DRAGON BOAT CHALLENGE, River Ouse. A gala day atmosphere is planned with stalls and a variety of activities on the North Bank to complement the racing. Visit www.yorkrotary.co.uk

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23: YORKSHIRE BEST, The Hospitium, Museum Gardens, 10.30am-4.30pm. Enjoy, sample and purchase some of Yorkshire’s finest handmade and home grown produce, right in the heart of York. Visit www.facebook.com/yorkshirebest

24: VIKING-AGE SCULPTURE: AN INTRODUCTION, Valhalla, 10 Coppergate, 7pm. Join Dr Victoria Whitworth for this illustrated talk on the carved images of the Viking era. Call 01904 615505.

26: CONSERVATION IN ACTION – 23: MEMORY WALK 2012, The Knavesmire, CERAMICS, Beningbrough Hall, 12noon-4pm. 10am. Taking place at the Knavesmire, York Memory Walk promises to be an exciting day for all the family.

Go along to learn how the experts care for the collection. Call 01904 472027.

There will be two routes available; a one mile option 27: THE YORKSHIRE WEDDING and a ten kilometre route for those looking for more COLLECTION, Carlton Towers, DN14 9LZ. of a challenge. Call 0870 4170192.

5.30–9pm. Visit dozens of stalls and discover everything you will require for your big day. 23: SUTTON PARK AUTUMN PLANT FAIR, Sutton-on-the-Forest, 11am-4pm. A fantastic Call 0113 286 2491. selection of wonderful plants. Call 01904 810249.

23: MEET THE VICTORIAN COOK, Mansion House, 11am-4pm. A rare opportunity to gain access to the Mansion House kitchens and witness a Victorian Cook in full swing. Call 01904 615505.

23: YORK ANTIQUE AND COLLECTORS FAIR, York Racecourse, 10am-4pm. This well established event boasts up to 200 stalls. Call 0781 7724904. 18

27: A TASTE OF HISTORY: JORVIK ROAMING SUPPER, Jorvik Viking Centre, 6pm. Enjoy a very special evening of sumptuous and hearty locally-sourced food along with exclusive after hours access to three of their fantastic attractions! Call 01904 615505.

28 SEPTEMBER-2 OCTOBER: THE HARROGATE ANTIQUE AND FINE ART FAIR, Harrogate International Centre. Dealers are selected on the basis of quality and their expert knowledge. Call 01823 323363.

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28: COMEDY NIGHT, York Racecourse,

29-30: YORKSHIRE CRAFT FAIR,

8.30pm. This month sees Gary Coleman take the mic. Tickets £16 each. Ten per cent discount for all bookings made before 10 September. Quote LL/XmasThu. Call 01904 638971.

Wetherby Racecourse, 10am-4.30pm. Over 60

29-30: HARROGATE HEALTH & HEALING FESTIVAL, Pavilions of Harrogate,

29: WELCOME CRAFT FAIRS, The Golden

Great Yorkshire Showground, 10am-6pm. Lots of stalls, exhibitors and performances. Call 07904 518008.

29-30: RIPLEY ANTIQUE FAIR, The Town Hall, Ripley, 9am-4pm. Quality fair with items including decorative antiques, pottery, porcelain, glass and paintings. Call 01423 889163.

29-30: OUTDOOR PLAY WEEKEND, Beningbrough Hall, 11am-5.30pm. Be creative with giant art on the lawn or follow the family play trail around the garden. Try not to break anything. Call 01904 472027. 20

stalls held in the conference centre. There will be refreshments, birds of prey displays and free raffles. Call 07950 860380. Fleece, Thirsk, 10am-4pm. A great day out in North Yorkshire. Visit www.welcomecrafts.com

30 SEPTEMBER-7 OCTOBER: ENG-AGE 50+ GAMES, throughout the city. Lots of sports clubs and societies get involved to offer free taster sessions. Visit www.york.gov.uk/yorkgold2012

30: FREE BOWLING SESSIONS, New Earswick Bowling Club, 10am-12noon and 12noon2pm. As part of the York 50+ Festival, go along and try bowling for free. All equipment will be provided. Call 01904 750423

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30: APPLE DAY, Newby Hall, 11.30am-5pm. For the second year running Newby Hall will be celebrating the fruit grown in the grounds with Apple Day. Visit www.newbyhallandgardens.com

OCTOBER 6: LATE MUSIC PRESENTS ELYSIAN SINGERS, Unitarian Chapel, St Saviourgate, 7.30pm. One of the UK’s leading chamber choirs, they’re known for their adventurous programming and imaginative repertoire. Visit www.latemusic.org

8-14: CHOCOLATE WEEK, York’s Chocolate Story, 10am-5pm daily. Chocolate Week, now in its eighth year, aims to celebrate all things chocolate and is the UK’s biggest chocolate event. There will be tasting events, talks and live demonstrations. Call 08454 989411.

9-13: BLUE/ORANGE, Grand Opera House. Theatre Royal Brighton Productions bring this exhilarating piece to a new national audience. 22

Blue/Orange tells the story of a young patient, Christopher, who is convinced that a notorious military dictator is his father. Call 0844 8713024.

11: THE MAGIC OF MOTOWN, York Barbican, 8pm. The UK’s Biggest Motown production celebrates 50 years of number one hits. Featuring fabulous male harmonies, stunning female vocals and the supremely-talented Magic of Motown band. Call 0844 854 2757.

12-14: MAINLY RAG RUGS, The Cemetery Chapel, Cemetery Road, 10am-4pm. The exhibition will include rag rugs, wall-hangings, baskets, prints, pyrography and knitting. Call 01904 610578.

13: A JUBILEE CABERET, Stamford Bridge Village Hall, 7.30pm. The Stamford Bridge Singers are proud to present the Jubilee Cabaret Evening in Stamford Bridge Village Hall to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee year. Visit www.stamfordbridgesingers.btck.co.uk

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14: AUTUMN FAIR, York RSPCA Animal Home, Clifton, 11am-3.30pm. Go along and see the lovely animals, all looking for new homes. Could you look after a pup in need? Enjoy refreshments, homemade cakes, books and more. Call 654949.

particularly in Afghanistan. Performing are the Band of the Kings Division, The York Philharmonic Male Voice Choir, the York Ladies and Choir Girl of the Year Isabel Suckling. Presented by The Royal British Legion (York Branch).Call 0844 8542757.

16: FROM KARAOKE TO CABARET,

5: THE GUNPOWDER PLOD, The

Bedern Hall, 7.30pm. The Gild of Freemen presents Tony Cleaver giving a talk guaranteed to make you smile. Cost is only £6 and includes a light supper. Call 01904 331215.

Knavesmire. Challenge yourself to a gruelling 5km run before sitting back to enjoy the fireworks. www.gunpowderplod.com

NOVEMBER

House. Members of a Yorkshire WI spark a global phenomenon by posing for a charity calendar with a difference! Pick Me Up Theatre present the York premiere of the show, in association with St Leonard’s Hospice. Call 0844 8713024.

4: YORK FESTIVAL OF REMEMBERANCE, York Barbican, 7pm. Remembering those who fell in two world wars, the many casualties in subsequent conflicts and 24

19-24: CALENDAR GIRLS, Grand Opera

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VALHALLA in search of the viking dead

JORVIKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s summer exhibition,

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Free entry

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www.valhallayork.com Tel. 01904 615505

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e r t a e h T THEATRE ROYAL MIRIAM MARGOLYES IN DICKENS' WOMEN (4 SEPTEMBER) As part of this year’s celebrations for the bicentenary of Charles Dickens, Miriam Margolyes reprises her acclaimed Olivier Award-nominated production. Audiences have the unique opportunity to witness the extraordinary passion and talent of Miriam Margolyes as she portrays over 23 of Dickens’ best-loved characters, from doe-eyed young heroines to brow-beating old harridans. To book: 623568 THE LONELINESS OF THE LONG DISTANCE RUNNER (14-29 SEPTEMBER) Pilot Theatre bring this searing text of class and the criminal justice system to the stage. This stunning new production, set in Britain's Olympic Year 2012, exposes the beating heart of a nation, still broken and still divided across class lines. We follow one runner, alone with his thoughts, becoming part of his journey as his steady running rhythm transports him over a harsh, frost bitten earth. To book: 623568 RAPUNZEL (27 SEPTEMBER – 13 OCTOBER) Tutti Frutti celebrates its 21st birthday with York Theatre Royal by commissioning a fabulous new playful production of Rapunzel; a story about a girl who is taken away from what she knows and 26

protected from all the things that she loves. Told in an inventive, visual and physical style with live music and magical design, Rapunzel is a delightful new production for children about the curiosity and joys of growing up, risk taking and discovering who you are. To book: 623568 BOUNCERS (5-8 SEPTEMBER) Lads are on the pull, girls are on the razzle and the beer and alco-pops are flowing free. There’s slow dancing, snogging, chips and late-night kebabs – and the bouncers see it all. Four well-known faces take up the roles of Les, Judd, Ralph and Lucky Eric as they prepare for another night, another crowd. To book: 623568

NEWBY HALL & GARDENS

AS YOU LIKE IT (28-29 AUGUST) Performed by a small troupe and showcasing some of the Globe Company’s brightest stars. To book: 0845 4504068

GRAND OPERA HOUSE

LEGALLY BLONDE (4-8 SEPTEMBER) The international award-winning hit Legally Blonde The Musical goes on tour. Winner of seven major awards including Best Musical 2011 (Olivier Awards) this all-singing, all-dancing romantic comedy is about knowing who you are and showing what you've got! Elle Woods can handle anything. So when her

n SEPTEMBER 2012 boyfriend, Warner, dumps her she decides to follow him to Harvard Law School and win him back. With some help from new-found friends Paulette, Emmett, her chihuahua Bruiser, she learns that it's so much better to be smart. To book: 0844 8713024 SINGIN' IN THE RAIN (17-22 SEPTEMBER) York Stage Musicals adapt the 1952 movie of the same name, the plot closely adhering to the original. Set in Hollywood in the waning days of the silent screen era, it focuses on romantic lead Don Lockwood, his sidekick Cosmo Brown, aspiring actress Kathy Selden, and Lockwood's leading lady Lina Lamont, whose less-than-dulcet vocal tones make her an unlikely candidate for stardom in talking pictures. To book: 0844 8713024. CALENDAR GIRLS(19-24 NOVEMBER) Members of a very ordinary Yorkshire WI spark a global phenomenon by persuading one another to pose for a charity calendar with a difference! Pick Me Up Theatre are proud to present the York Premiere of Tim Firth’s Calendar Girls. In association with St Leonard’s Hospice, hoping to raise valuable funds to support their wonderful organisation. Call 0844 8713024. BLUE/ORANGE (9-13 OCTOBER) Blasting onto the stage in its National Theatre debut, Blue/Orange was instantly recognised as a landmark event, winning every major award for Best New Play. Now, Theatre Royal Brighton Productions brings this exhilarating piece to a new national audience. Blue/Orange tells the story of a young patient, Christopher, who is convinced that a notorious military dictator is his father. To book: 0844 8713024.

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COMPANY (18-22 SEPTEMBER) York Light Opera will be performing Stephen Sondheim's famous musical comedy 'Company' at the Upstage Centre on Monkgate. Taken from the book by George Firth and with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, this musical comedy is bound to delight! To book: 623568.

JOSEPH ROWNTREE THEATRE H.M.S. PINAFORE (20-22 SEPTEMBER) Jorvik Gilbert and Sullivan Company, York's only amateur theatre company solely dedicated to performing the works of Gilbert and Sullivan, are delighted to announce that they will be performing H.M.S. Pinafore in The Joseph Rowntree Theatre. Directed by Kayleigh Oliver with Matthew Collins as Musical Director. To book: 623568 PETER PAN (29 SEPTEMBER) Victoria Rooke School of Dance and Drama breathe fresh life into J. M. Barrie’s classic tale of childhood and growing up. Peter Pan and the lost boys do battle with Captain Hook in that magical place called Neverland. To book: 789748

POCKLINGTON ARTS CENTRE

NT LIVE: THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME (6 SEPTEMBER) Mark Haddon’s multi-award-winning novel is broadcast live from the National Theatre, London in high definition. To book: 01759 301547 A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM (18 SEPTEMBER) A physically imaginative production performed by Northumberland Theatre Company’s. To book: 01759 301547

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22 Prom Praise

25 The Coal Porters

3 Please Please You

26 Malefice

28 Jason Byrne

27 Dr Feelgood

presents Emma Pollock

27 Wet Nuns

POCKLINGTON ARTS

28 The Dead Famous

+ RM Hubbert

28 Hey Sholay

CENTRE

THE DUCHESS

6 Luke Jermay’s

30 Jaill

7 Benjamin Francis

1 Jackie Oates & Band

BLACK SWAN FOLK

7 Jonny Gill

7 Please Please You

CLUB

14 Mayor’s Charity

8 Manning + DeeExpus

6 David Francey with

13 Inspiral Carpets

8 Hyena Saturday

27 Russell Kane

14 Everything Everything

13 Louise Jordan +

30 Studio Night

15 Simone Felice Group

11 SGM presents Blue

FIBBERS

18 Sissy & The Blisters

20 Dana + Susan

1 Donate for Great

21-22 Warhorns Festival

15 Hyena Saturday

A Joker’s Rage

23 Memorium

27 Singers + Musicians

Heaven’s Basement

24 Jim Lockey & the

21 Basement presents

9 Sue Denim

NATIONAL CENTRE FOR

11 Dave McPherson

27 Jesca Hoop

24 Script Factor

EARLY MUSIC

12 OPM

28 The Pink Floyd

STEREO

25 Martin Carthy and

15 Dirty DC

18 Underground Heroes

30 York Blues Festival

13 Folks

LATE MUSIC – ST

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BASEMENT

14 Laika Dog

SAVIORGATE

1 Hyena Comedy Club

20 Wussy

UNITARIAN CHAPEL

22 Juggsfest 2012

1 Souza Winds

Leftwich Concert

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25 Cave painting

Craig Werth The Teacups Robinson Night

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