What's On York Guide May 2012

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May 2012

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Daily Tower Trips

An important city landmark, climb to the top for the best views of Yorkshire.

Lunchtime Organ Promenades

Every Friday, experience the power and range of the Minster’s organ, with some surprising popular tunes.

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Whether you fancy heading to York Dungeons to hear a 15th century executioner spill their gory stories, or you’d rather something sweeter like the new Chocolate – York’s Sweet Story attraction, York’s got it all this month.

As ever, Newgate Market provides a wealth of bargains including clothes, souvenirs and food, while the Yorkwalk offers a wide range of ways to see the city in a new light, with tours featuring different themes such as ‘Secret York’, ‘Roman York’ and ‘Essential York’.

Love nature, and want your pet to join your adventure? Explore the area with guides from www.dogwalksyorkshire.

com, which features loads of useful info about canine-friendly routes that include pet-loving pubs and cafes.

If architecture’s your thing, there are few buildings that come more intricately and beautifully constructed than the Minster. Check out its eight wonders and discover why it’s so magnificent, and make time to see the Organ Promenades, which will entertain with popular tunes throughout May. After some family-friendly fun? The Haxby and Wigginton Scarecrow Festival is sure to fascinate children and adults alike – have you ever seen

a mermaid scarecrow? Meanwhile, you can meet Geoffrey the lion at Castle Howard during the Jamboree Weekend, which will also feature boat trips on the Great Lake and a riddle trail. The York Science and Innovation Tour will enthrall young minds, with huge images plastered around the city featuring snippets of information about York folk who have made contributions in these fields.

Alongside these highlights, there’s a huge range of workshops, tours, concerts, comedy, classes and museums. Leaf through the many events in this booklet, and we’re sure you’ll find something that interests you!

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EVENTS KEY: n WALKS & TOURS n LOCAL & COMMUNITY EVENTS n DAYS OUT, EVENTS & ATTRACTIONS

EVERY DAY n NEWGATE MARKET 9am - 4pm (4.30pm Sat and Sun). York boasts the brightest and possibly best daily open market in the North. Newgate market has 110 stalls offering something for everyone every day. n YORK DUNGEONS, 12 Clifford Street.

See the Dungeons’ latest show, 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 York¹s Micklegate Bar. Call 632599.

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n CONCERTS & NIGHTS OUT n ANTIQUES FAIRS, MARKETS & AUCTIONS 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 622303 or visit www.yorkwalk.co.uk for full times and details. n YORK MINSTER, 7am-6.30pm. Learn about the Minster’s 8 Wonders, helping visitors to discover what makes the iconic structure so magnificent.

Call 0844 939 0011 or visit www.wonders.yorkminster.org.

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n The comprehensive guide to what’s on in York EVERY SUNDAY n GIANT CAR BOOT SALE, Home Farm (opposite Wigginton Village), Wigginton, 7am-1pm.

Call 768463.

EVERY MONDAY n SELBY MARKET. The whole family will find something within the beautiful market town.

The Selby Farmers Market is also held on the first Wednesday of every month. Call 07808 768186.

27 APRIL - 1 JUNE n Lunchtime Organ Promenades, York Minster, 1.15pm. The Minster’s organist will be entertaining with some surprising popular tunes.

28-29 APRIL n Scarborough Festival of Speed, Oliver’s Mount Race Circuit, Scarborough. Features the car and bike hill climb.

Call 01723 373000 or visit www.auto66.com

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n CHOCOLATE: YORK’S SWEET STORY, King’s Square, York, 10am. A journey through the wonderful sweets and treats which have emerged from our great city. See chocolate come to life, hear generations of chocolate secrets, explore from bean to bar and taste your way through York¹s confectionery history. Call 08454 989411.

n THE HARROGATE ANTIQUE & FINE ART FAIR, Hall M, Harrogate International Centre. 11am-9pm on Thursday, 11am-6pm Friday-Sun, 11am-5pm on Monday. The Harrogate Antique and Fine Art Fair is a local Fair for internationally-minded people, encompassing a huge variety of periods, trends and styles. Call 01823 323363 or visit www.harrogateantiquefair.com

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n SPRING STEAM GALA, North Yorkshire Moors Railway. Start the season with two exciting weekends of steam locomotive fun. The 2012 Spring n DOG WALKS, throughout Yorkshire. Dog Steam Gala will see visiting engines Britannia and Walks Yorkshire provides maps and information for a wide range of dog walks within the area¹s beautiful Bittern running along the 24 mile stretch of line from Pickering to Whitby calling at all stations in between. scenery. Visit www.dogwalksyorkshire.com Demonstration goods trains will also be running as EVERY NIGHT well as a Pie and Peas Pullman on 7th May. On 6th n GHOST TRAIL OF YORK, West Doors of and 13th May, the NYMR will be running steam York Minster. 7.30pm. Dare you cross the centuries engines along the mainline on the Esk Valley Line to and discover York’s spine-chilling history? No need to Battersby. Call 01751 472508. book, just turn up. Call 633276.

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Yorkshire Antiques And Art Fair Saturday & Sunday

26th & 27th May 10am to 5pm each day

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Up to 350 Stands Admission ÂŁ5 Ample Free Parking Probably the widest selection of antiques, art, collectables, curios, vintage & retro in the north

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5 MAY n KIDZ KLUB TEA PARTY, The Belfrey, 52 Stonegate, York, 10.30am-4pm. Fundraising event.

Features tombola, bric a brac, a used book stall, and a craft stall among others. Also includes a bouncy castle and face painting for the kids.

5-6 MAY n YORK RESIDENTS’ FREE WEEKEND Fairfax House, 10am-5pm on Saturday and 12.304pm on Sunday. York residents are invited to visit Fairfax House free of charge. Call 655543.

5-6, 12-13 AND 19-20 MAY n HOLGATE WINDMILL OPEN WEEKENDS, Holgate Windmill (YO26 4TX), 11am-4pm. Built in 1770 and grinding corn right up to 1933, this is a great chance to learn about local history. Call 799295.

5-7 MAY n NEWTON ON OUSE ART EXHIBITION, Village Hall, Newton On Ouse, 10

2-4.30pm on Saturday and 10.30am-4.30pm on Sunday and Monday. The 48th edition of the exhibition features a huge collection of local talent and the opportunity to purchase many of the paintings on show. Call 01347 848553. n PREPARING FOR ROYALTY, Brodsworth Hall and Gardens, 12noon-5pm.

Meet the household and servants of Brodsworth as they prepare the master and mistress for this royal occasion. From fashion, to etiquette, food and drink and a healthy mix of gossip, intrigue and chatter - it’s all going on below stairs!

Visit www.english-heritage.org.uk 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 event is a must for foodies everywhere. Call 07909 586358 or visit www.dalesfestivaloffood.org

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Cycle for 10 minutes to win!

York Cycle Challenge 14 May - 5 June 2012 A fun competition to encourage more people to discover cycling.

WIN PRIZES - Giant bike, hot air balloon ride, spa day, Lake District break and more!

FREE entry • FREE bike hire • FREE events www.yorkcyclechallenge.org.uk

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n The comprehensive guide to what’s on in York 6 MAY 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. Call 01423 780002. n MONTHLY GREYHOUND WALK Fulford Arms, 121 Fulford Road, 10am. A great chance for all greyhound, lurcher, whippet, saluki and other sighthound owners to meet and socialise.

Call 07974 757927 or visit www.yorkgreyhoundandlurcherwalks.co.uk

7-8 MAY YORKSHIRE CRAFT AND PRODUCE MARKET, Stable Courtyard, Castle Howard, 10am-4pm. Shop for delicious food and beautiful crafts all sourced or produced in Yorkshire, and in many cases locally to the Castle Howard Estate. Visit www.castlehoward.co.uk Call 01653 648333.

7 MAY n STREET FAIR Low Green in Copmanthorpe,

n HAXBY & WIGGINTON METHODIST 12noon-4pm. The 22nd annual Copmanthorpe CHURCH SCARECROW FESTIVAL Street Fair is set to feature crafts, charity stalls, games, 2012, Haxby Methodist Church, 10am-4.30pm. rides, refreshments and music. Call 709392.

Features scarecrow trails throughout Haxby and 7-10 & 12 MAY Wigginton. Call 761262. n Residents’ Free Week, Treasurer¹s n SCARECROW TRAIL, St Nicholas Church, Dunnington, 10am-4pm on Saturday and Monday, 11am-4pm on Sunday. Trail guides are available from the Tower Room of the church. Call 488331. n NOSTALGIA WEEKEND Beningbrough Hall and Gardens, 11am-5pm. Travel and entertainment through the ages, from vintage vehicles to Morris dancing, plus traditional games around the- garden. Call 472027.

5-8 MAY n HORNSEA LEISURE PARK OPEN WEEKEND, Cliff Road, Hornsea. Set in acres of

House, 11am-4.30pm. York residents can enjoy free entry to the house on production of a valid York Card. Call 624247 or email treasurershouse@nationaltrust.org.uk

8 AND 22 MAY n GARDEN TOUR Burton Agnes Hall, 1.30pm.

The afternoons provide an opportunity for garden enthusiasts to bring their notepads, cameras and questions to enjoy a guided tour of the Elizabethan stately home’s award winning gardens with Head Gardener Jeremy Palmer. Call 01262 490324.

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beautiful landscaped grounds, this is a great chance to view the beautiful holiday homes available for sale. n BEHIND THE SCENES Burton Agnes Hall, 2pm. Go behind the scenes to explore more than 01964 535352 or www.hornsealeisurepark.co.uk four hundred years of history. Call 01262 490324.

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10 MAY n AN EVENING OF MUSIC Stockton on the Forest Village Hall, 7:30pm. Call 448178

12-13 MAY n GEOFFREY’S JAMBOREE WEEKEND Castle Howard, 9am-5.30pm. Meet Geoffrey the Lion, Castle Howard¹s children’s mascot who will be making a visit to launch his new Illustrated House Trail, and showcase the fun-filled activities always available for children at Castle Howard. Featuring a riddle trail, adventure playground, land-train rides and boat tips on the Great Lake. Visit www.castlehoward.co.uk or call 01653 648333. n BUSHCRAFT FOR BEGINNERS Dalby Forest, Lower Dalby, Pickering, 9am. Learn how to survive in the wild. Build and stay in your very own woodland shelter. Call 01751 417123.

12 MAY n PLANTFEST 2012 Askham Bryan College, Askham Bryan, 10am-4pm. Free entry. Get hints and tips from the experts, learn how to make the perfect flower arrangement and visit the spring plant sale. Call 772277 14

n SPRING FAIR York Steiner School, Danesmead, Fulford Cross, York. Featuring fabulous food, puppet shows, storytelling, craft stalls (and children’s craft activities), maypole dancing, music and a Spring Grotto. Call 654983 or visit www.yorksteinerschool.org n DANCING ON THE GREEN New Earswick & District Bowls Club, Huntington Road, Huntington, 7.30pm. Join J B Goode and DJ Johnny Whiteshoes, for an evening of great music and fun dancing. Call 750230.

13 MAY n SPRING PLANT FAIR Newby Hall & Gardens, Ripon, 10am-4pm. Harrogate Flower Show Director Martin Fish is the guest Speaker, supported by Newby’s Head Gardener Mark Jackson, followed by a Gardeners Question Time session. Plants and accessories will also be on sale, and there will be a Jazz Band and refreshments. Visit www.newbyhall.com or call 01423 322583. n CROHN’S AND COLITIS UK YORK WALK, Hospitium, Museum Gardens, 12noon.

Visit www.crohnsandcolitis.org.uk/walks n CLASSIC CAR RALLY, Burton Agnes Hall, 11am-5pm.Call 01262 490324 or burtonagnes.com

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16 MAY n CIRCULAR WALK FROM MILL GREEN Crayke. Call for information. Event by the River Foss Society. Call 766196

17 MAY n YORK RAMBLERS EVENING WALK: CAWOOD 7pm. All walks roughly five miles long and suitable for all. Call 628134.

14 MAY - 5 JUNE n YORK CYCLE CHALLENGE. Have you spotted more bikes around York recently? Are you thinking about joining in the fun and getting back on yours? The York Cycle Challenge is back for a second year it’s a free competition to remind people working and living in York of the freedom and fun you experience riding a bike. The Challenge is a chance for you and your workmates to get on your bikes and have some fun competing against other workplaces within the heart of York. If you don¹t have a bike, don’t worry, you can borrow one from the event or have yours fixed up for free.

Visit www.yorkcyclechallenge.org.uk.

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. The Society’s aim is to encourage the practice and understanding of the visual arts in York and its neighbourhood.

Call 768250.

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n Bedern Hall York, presents Key Largo, Sounds of Summer Music in the Hall, 7-10 pm. Enjoy classical. Masterpieces through to Jazz, Pop & easy listening. Tickets £12 (raising money for Yorkshire Cancer Research). Tel 01904 653698

18-19 MAY n MUSEUMS AT NIGHT: BRODSWORTH HALL BY CANDLELIGHT, Brodsworth Hall and Gardens, 6.30-9.30pm. Visit the magnificent time-capsule of Brodsworth Hall at twilight in conjunction with Museums at Night 2012, for a unique view of the hall. Evoking Visit www.english-heritage.org.uk

19-20 MAY n MALTON FOOD LOVERS FESTIVAL, Malton Market Place, 9am-4pm. Set to feature over 100 eminent food stallholders, with a spotlight on quality regional specialties and local seasonal produce. www.maltonfoodfestival.co.uk or call 01653 692849. n PLANT FAIR, Beningbrough Hall and Gardens, 11am-5pm. Take a bit of Beningbrough home. Come and buy plants propagated from the estate. Call 472027.

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Enjoy fun days out for all the family with the North Yorkshire Moors Railway

Terms and conditions: 1. This offer is only valid on the NYMR and entitles the bearer to £5 off a Family, £2.50 adult or concession Day Rover/return ticket only. 2. Not valid on special event or gala days or in conjunction with, group or educational visits, guided tours, annual membership, any other day rover return or single tickets, or any other discount or special offer. 3. Offer valid until 30/06/12. 4. This voucher must be surrendered at the booking office only. 5. One discount voucher per household, valid for up to 6 people (family ticket 2 adults and 4 children).

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n FRIENDS OF FERGUSON VINTAGE RALLY, Yorkshire Museum of Farming, 10am5pm. Features hundreds of agricultural exhibits and trade stalls, while the museum and other attractions remain open. Includes vintage tractors, stationary engines, cars and motor bikes. Call 489966 or visit www.yorkshiremuseumoffarming.co.uk

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. n WEDDING OPEN DAY, Blackwood Hall, Skipwith Common, 11am-4pm. The mansion is a traditional Victorian residence, situated in beautiful 14 acre grounds. Exclusive venue for all functions, live music events and weddings. The day includes complimentary nibbles, bucks fizz and bubbly.

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n HAXBY SINGERS SPRING CONCERT, Haxby Memorial Hall, 7.30pm.

Special 50th anniversary concert. Featuring songs performed at the group’s first ever show, and the premiere of a new piece specially written for the occasion. Call 769838

22 MAY n GROWING OLD DISGRACEFULLY, Hartrigg Oaks, New Earswick, 12noon-2pm Inaugural meeting of a national network for older women. As well as meeting like-minded people and making new friends, the aim is to counter stereotypes of older women. This Call 796536.

23 MAY n ALZHEIMER’S SOCIETY’S VINTAGE TEA PARTY, Parliament Street, York, 10am4pm. Includes tea, cakes, old style musicians, entertainment, fabulous vintage stalls with unique clothing, accessories, homewares and other vintage inspired items. Call 633599.

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Visitors can also enjoy fresh asparagus dishes at the Balloon Tree Farmshop and Café (Stamford Bridge Road, Gate Helmsley), cooked up by Michael Hjort Chef proprietor of Melton’s Restaurant and Melton’s Too in York. Visit www.yorkfoodfestival.com.

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24 MAY n YORK RAMBLERS EVENING WALK: NETHER POPPLETON, 7pm. All walks roughly five miles long and suitable for all.

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26-31 MAY & 2-3 JUNE n HALF TERM CHILREN’S TRAILS, Treasurer’s House, 11am-4.30pm. Children of all ages can explore the Treasurer’s House by following one of the terrific trails. Call 624247 or email treasurershouse@nationaltrust.org.uk

26-27 MAY n THE MEDIEVAL YEAR: SPRING AND SUMMER, Rievaulx Abbey, 11am-5pm. Meet the medieval townsfolk of the York City Levy as they show you some of the tasks, customs and celebrations of the medieval year.

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St Martin-cum-Gregory, Micklegate, 10.30am4.30pm. In this workshop you will be introduced to basic techniques of painting on glass, as used by artists from the medieval period to the present day.

With expert tuition you will practice using different brushes to produce different effects, and by the end of the day you will produce a painted piece to be fired. Call 611687 or info@stainedglasscentre.org.uk

27 MAY n THE WEDDING AFFAIR, Sutton Park, Sutton On The Forest, 12noon-4pm. The House is a fine example of early Georgian architecture, overlooking beautiful parkland. It’s filled with a rich collection of treasures, all put together with great style and often filled with flowers from the garden, and is the perfect place to hold your wedding ceremony. The Wedding Fair will take place in a marquee on the lawn, provided by Your Marquee, one of York’s newest and finest marquee companies.

Housing over 30 fabulous local exhibitors, this Fair will provide Brides and Grooms with the chance to seek advice, ideas and be entertained for the afternoon. Call 01347 810249 or visit www.statelyhome.co.uk

28 MAY n ANTIQUE FAIR, York Racecourse, 7am.

Room for 100s of stalls. Call 01429 881917 or visit www.yorkantiquefairs.com

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29 MAY n YORK RAMBLERS EVENING WALK: TERRINGTON, 7pm. All walks roughly five miles long and suitable for all. Call 628134.

30 MAY - 31 AUG n YORK SCIENCE & INNOVATION GRAND TOUR York has made huge contributions across all areas of science and innovation - from astronomy and the science of flight to geology and, more recently, biology and information technology. Enjoy up to 70 largescale, science and innovation themed, images and messages in prime locations throughout the city.

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2-10 JUNE n RAILFEST 2012, National Railway Museum, 10am-6pm. Book your ticket now for Britain¹s biggest ever gathering of rail record breakers. Get up close to more than 50 of the fastest, strongest, smallest and newest locos across a mind-blowing space the size of 11 football pitches. Climb in the drivers’ cabs, stand on the footplates, and ride with 24

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2-3 JUNE n BUSKIVAL The streets of York city centre will be alive with entertainment as buskers from far and wide perform for your delight. From the weird to the wonderful, York has them all and the streets will be packed with performers over the two days to celebrate the first Buskival, to commemorate York 800 ¬ the year-round celebrations commemorating the 800th anniversary of the city being granted a Royal Charter. Visit www.yorkfestivals.com

2 JUNE n JUBILEE WEEKEND BOP REUNION, Folk Hall, New Earswick, 2-4pm. Featuring Northern Soul, Disco, RnB. Call 769621 or email thefolkhall@tiscali.co.uk

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n INSIDEOUT, Askham Bryan College, 11.30am. Featuring music from the past, present and future; the one-day festival will be held in a combination of indoor and outdoor spaces.

Headliners include Young Knives and a DJ performance by Craig Charles. The day also includes free children’s inflatables and face painting.

York Does Vintage will be hosting a gorgeous vintage event for all ages within InsideOut; expect style, beauty, dancing, music, and vintage inspired workshops. The Best of British tent will have a fine selection of locally sourced real ales, and the Jubilee Tea tent offers a sumptuous selection of tea and cakes. Visit www.yo1events.co.uk

Duchess, Rhys Ifans in Anonymous and Kathy Bates as Queen Victoria in Around the World in 80 Days.

Also on display is the costume worn by Johnny Depp in From Hell, the story of Jack the Ripper and four costumes from The King’s Speech, including that worn by the young Elizabeth II. Call 615505

3 JUNE n OPENING: FROM HAMLET TO HOLLYWOOD - A ROYAL CELEBRATION, Barley Hall, Stonegate, 10am.

n TAKE THAT... AND PARTY, York Racecourse, 7pm. Tribute act featuring a threecourse carvery. Includes disco and bar. Call 638971.

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2-5 JUNE n BANK HOLIDAY FUN: ANIMAL ANTICS, Castle Howard, 9am-5.30pm. Discover a world of animals at Castle Howard, with dog shows, birds of prey, creepy crawlies, furry friends and more. Visit www.castlehoward.co.uk.

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GRAND OPERA HOUSE BRASSED OFF (16th-19th MAY) Presented by York Stage Musicals, and adapted for the stage by Paul Allen from Mark Herman’s film.

Rousing comedy-drama. It’s 1992 and Grimley Colliery is set to close. It means 1200 job losses, a dying town and the loss of its brass band. But under the leadership of Danny, coughing with coal-dusted lungs, the band is somehow transformed into British champions with local lass Gloria whipping up the money needed to get them to the Albert Hall. To book: 08448 713024 ALSO ON: Cirque du Ciel’s Shanghi (2nd-3rd May), Paul Merton: Out of My Head (4th May), Jimeoin 28

(5th May), Steel Magnolias (7th-12th May), Stewart Francis (25th May), Simon Amstell (31st May)

YORK THEATRE ROYAL THAT’S ENTERTAINMENT (16-19 MAY) A celebration of musical theatre. Includes music from Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables, Chicago, Mamma Mia and more. Presented by the York Musical Theatre Company. To book: 623568 Also On: Blue/Orange (26th April - 19th May) Camille OSullivan (9th May) Birmingham Royal Ballet (11th-12th May) Henry Iv (15th-18th May) Takeover Festival 2012 (21st May - 10th June)

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JOSEPH ROWNTREE THEATRE BAZAAR AND RUMMAGE (14th-16th JUNE) Presented by the Rowntree Players and written by Sue Townsend (creator of Adrian Mole). Set in a church hall in Acton, London, this is a touching comedy about three housebound agoraphobic women who attempt to overcome their disorder (as part of a self-help group) by bravely staging a bazaar and rummage sale. To book: 07927 026071

ROWNTREE PARK THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR (25th-27th MAY & 30th MAY – 5th JUNE) An outdoor production of one of Shakespeare’s most uproarious comedies, presented by the York Shakespeare Project. The strait-laced town of Windsor is about to be turned upside down, after being invaded by a carnival of outlandish characters.

The town’s inhabitants must learn to loosen up whether they like it or not. Featuring live folk music.

To book: 623568

UPSTAGE CENTRE YOUTH THEATRE GOING GREY (2nd-5th MAY) Presented by the Drip Drop Theatre Company. Recently 40 and widowed, Helen wants nothing more than to run her café and adjust to a quiet life on her own. But with one sister hell-bent on finding her a new man, another bombarding her with yoga and astrology, a trio of waitresses whose main concern is a gorgeous customer and a man half her age about to declare his undying love, Helen’s coffee cup is in danger of overflowing. To book: 623568

MULTIPLE VENUES Eddie & The Gold Tops (13th May - Skipsea Village Hall, 27th May - Spotlight Theatre (Bridlington), 14th June - Weaverthorpe Village Hall) Presented by Badapple Theatre. It’s the 1960s and every village in England has a band determined to hit the big time. This tale follows Eddie, a hardworking milkman, inspired by the cream of the pop charts and tired of the milk-float of ordinary life, ever dreaming of stardom and success.

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n The comprehensive guide to what’s on in York Venue Contacts: Barbican: 0844 8542757.

Pocklington Arts Centre: 0175 9301547 The Duchess: 641413 Fibbers: 651250 Basement: 612940 Stereo: 0121 2345678 Black Swan Folk Club: 679131 The National Centre For Early Music: 658338

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Orchestra 21 Brit Floyd POCKLINGTON ARTS CENTRE 3 Fairport Convention 13 The Unthanks 19 Karine Polwart 22 Elkie Brooks FIBBERS 3 The Petty

Heartbreakers 4 Dub Pistols 5 Matt Schofield 8 The Lovely Eggs 9 Curved Air 10 Franc Cinelli 11 Too Rex 12 Ozric Tentacles 13 brokeNCYDE 14 Bob Log III 18 Jake Morley 19 The Marzec Group 21 Brother & Bones 30

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(Electric Six) 28 Viking Skull 29 Johnny Dowd THE DUCHESS 2 Richmond Fontaine 4 Playing The Pilot 5 Blackbeard’s Tea Party 6 Stackridge 7 Glasvegas 8 Admiral Fallow 9 Maximo Park 11 Morpheus Rising 12 Sultans Of Ping 13 Albert Hammond 15 Boddika 16 General Fiasco 18 It Bites 19 The Fear 21 Kate McGill 22 Gemma Hayes 23 Lucy Rose 24 Focus

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