“Quietly demanding and unforgettable […] disturbing and thought-provoking […] beautifully written.” – The Scotsman on Instructions for Border Crossing
Mesmerised by the talents and beauty of a young soprano – Christine, the Phantom lures her as his protégé and falls fiercely in love with her.
It’s a modern quest story where on their journey, the young diverse lead characters have to confront debt, poverty, blackmail, loss, fear, the trauma of a flight from a foreign land and the omnipresent threat of gangland violence.
“How can we find hope when the world feels like it’s in such a mess?”
“I am excited to bring this unique collaboration to premiere at HOME,” says Liz Richardson, “and merge the open water swimming community and theatre world into one atmospheric hour!”
“One Night in Miami… lets us into that historic room where we get to see these icons as friends, as well as being allies in the civil rights movement,”
One of the most celebrated musicals of all time, Once will embark on its first major UK tour from January 2020, making its York premiere at Grand Opera House from Monday 3 – Saturday 8 February 2020.
Sometimes you go to a gig and you have no idea what to expect and this was one of those nights.
“Under Three Moons is about a male friendship, two men growing together, a relationship that’s close but often unarticulated. And how that lack of lack of direct expression can become the defining trait in a life.”
“This year, there are really strong strands to the festival, which will resonate differently with everyone – from contemporary theatre to diverse music, the best in family entertainment and outdoor spectacles. Our focus has been on creating unforgettable experiences, using our spaces in an innovative way, which fully embraces our mission and commitment to delivering unusual quality productions and performers for all – enabling everyone to keep seeing things differently.”