Grand Opera House
📍 Clifford and, Cumberland St, York YO1 9SW, UK
About Grand Opera House
Nestled in the heart of historic York, the Grand Opera House stands as a magnificent cultural landmark, housed within a beautifully converted 19th-century warehouse. This prestigious venue offers a diverse and captivating programme of live entertainment, making it a beloved destination for both locals and visitors.
Audiences can immerse themselves in a rich variety of performances, including compelling plays, spectacular West End musicals, elegant opera and ballet productions, and enchanting children's shows. There's truly something for every taste and age, ensuring a memorable theatrical experience for all who attend.
Consistently praised for its exceptional offerings, the Grand Opera House boasts an impressive Google rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars. Patrons frequently highlight the fabulous experiences enjoyed, from the quality of the performances to the warm and helpful service provided by the venue's team. Reviews often commend the pantomimes for their fantastic scripts that entertain all ages, creating an atmosphere of joy and excitement.
Whether you're seeking a thrilling drama, a toe-tapping musical, or a magical family outing, the Grand Opera House York promises an evening of unforgettable entertainment in a charming and historic setting.
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📍 Clifford and, Cumberland St, York YO1 9SW, UK
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My first visit to the Grand Opera House to see Friends: the Musical unfortunately coincided with Storm Amy! Information stated entry from 5pm with performance starting at 5.30pm. I arrived just before ten past and found a large queue outside where we stood in the rain, to be admitted one at a time with a bag search on the door. First impressions not good! The whole building looked in need of a good lick of paint. I was quite pleased to be sitting right back on row Q as the stage and several rows were sitting in smoke/dry ice or similar. The show was great: fast paced and funny with great audience participation. The seats were not comfortable and my view during the first half was partially obscured by the person in front of me. Luckily not all seats had been taken and they moved during the interval. I had an ice cream during the interval which was very nice but massively overpriced at £4.85! Finally, the toilets: the accessible toilet was just behind my row so very convenient 😹; I decided to visit on leaving as I had a 90 minute journey ahead of me. People had been turned away from the main toilets to use this one; lots of crowding as people were also trying to leave by the adjacent exit. Would I see this show again? Yes Would I visit this venue again? Unlikely
Attended the panto on Saturday afternoon. Thought it was fantastic with a script that took into account entertainment for all ages. Singing and dancing was very proffesional. Ugly sister played great panto villians
We went to the grand opera house tonight for the first time for the panto and had the best time and my favourite panto I've seen!! Highly recommend!
What a great night. We arrived 30 minutes before the show and it was all well organised. We were told where to go while we waited to go to our seats. From the start of the show to the end, it was so entertaining with lots of laughs and audience participation, and we couldn't stop laughing. All the cast played such great characters, and they all had great personalities, which showed during their performance. You can't take photos during the show, but you have a lot of opportunities at the end. If you do nothing else while visiting York, please go and see this show. You won't be disappointed.
Good show, lighting a real highlight. However, seats for a 2.5 hour show just too tight and uncomfortable. Not sure I love the cinema-style "pig-out-during-performance-and-leave-your-rubbish-behind" culture either.