Brassed Off is a spirited comedy-drama set in 1992, a time of uncertainty for the miners of Grimley Colliery in South Yorkshire. Their pit is under threat of closure and the colliery band is on the verge of breaking up, their chance of competing nationally a distant dream. Then along comes Gloria, rekindling enthusiasm passion and romance.... Read more >>
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'Live brass band music is a sound like no other, rousing yet haunting - theatrical magic'
Charles Hutchinson, York Press
Brassed Off is a spirited comedy-drama set in 1992, a time of uncertainty for the miners of Grimley Colliery in South Yorkshire. Their pit is under threat of closure and the colliery band is on the verge of breaking up, their chance of competing nationally a distant dream. Then along comes Gloria, rekindling enthusiasm passion and romance.
Based on a true story, the film, written and directed by York's Mark Herman, starred Pete Postlewaite, Ewan McGregor, Stephen Tomkinson and Tara Fitzgerald.
Local Brass Bands join the cast live on stage every night.
Brassed Off is adapted for the stage by Paul Allen.
A York Stage Musicals production.
In association with Samuel French Ltd.
Please note, this is an amateur production.
There is disabled access to the stalls level auditorium and bar via Kings Street. We also have allocated spaces for wheelchairs chairs on the end of row H and N. These will need to be requested at the time of booking.
A Sennheiser Infra Red Hearing System is available for people with hearing impairments. Please collect a headset from Front of House staff.
Guide, hearing and other working dogs are welcome in all parts of the theatre.
Upcoming audio described performances for blind and visually impaired people:
Spamalot
Saturday 25 February 2.30pm & 7.30pm
Tickets: matinee £16.50, evening £19.50
Chicago
Saturday 21 April 5pm & 8.30pm
Tickets: £23
Steel Magnolias
Saturday 12 May 2.30pm & 7.30pm
Tickets: £9 - £26
Dreamboats & Petticoats
Saturday 30 June 2.30pm & 7.30pm
Tickets: £11 - £28.50
We have a disabled toilet in the stalls, located by the disabled access point.

Book online: Use the links below
Telephone Booking: 0844 871 3024
Customer Service: 0844 871 7627
Groups Bookings: 01904 678705
Access Bookings: 0844 871 7677
For a VIP experience why not purchase our premium package, available on selected top shows for just £20. The Premium Package includes: VIP hospitality, Access to top price seats for sold out shows, Private access to The Empire Roompre show and during the interval, Express bar facilities, A glass of wine, beer or soft drink on arrival, Complimentary hot drinks and cake during the interval, Queue jumping privileges, should there be a signing, Free house programme (when available), Complimentary nibbles catered by local restaurant Melton’s Too. To book your VIP experience please call 0844 871 3024.
Are you aged 10-21? Would you like to take part in a full scale musical production of Fiddler on the Roof during the summer holidays?
If the answer is yes, please come along to our open auditions, here at the Grand Opera House York, on Sunday 4 March at 9.30am. We are looking for singers, dancers and actors to take part in this exciting two week project, working with a professional director and choreographer. Stage Experience runs from Friday 20 July to Saturday 4 August, culminating in 4 public performances. To request an application pack:
Email: katesmithson@theambassadors.com
Call: 01904 678704
Past productions have included West Side Story, Guys and Dolls, Bugsy Malone, Fame, and many more.
'Another triumphant Stage Experience show' York Press on last summer's West Side Story


£2 off for groups of 10+.