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Why go and see it?
A smash hit musical spectacle by Queen and Ben Elton featuring Queen's biggest hits!
We Will Rock You
Mon 30 Aug - Sat 4 Sep 2021
Tickets available from £13.00
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With 24 of Queen’s biggest hits and Ben Elton’s hilarious futuristic comedy writing combined, comes a show that boasts the scale and spectacle that marked the band’s legendary live performances. This global phenomenon will continue to be one of the most spectacular musicals to tour the United Kingdom & Ireland.
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Cumberland Street, York YO1 9SW
2 hours 45 minutes incl. interval
Mon - Sat 19:30
Wed and Sat at 14:30 and 19:30
The global phenomenon returns to the UK!
The worldwide smash hit musical by Queen and Ben Elton returns to the UK. The multi-million-pound show dazzles all the senses in breath-taking style. Guaranteed to blow your mind, this musical phenomenon is not to be missed!
Since 2002 over 16 million theatergoers in 19 countries have thrilled to this awe-inspiring production. With 24 of Queen’s biggest hits delivered in a show that boasts the scale and spectacle that marked the bands’ legendary live performances. 24 of Queen's greatest hits, including Radio Ga Ga, Killer Queen, Bohemian Rhapsody and, of course, We Will Rock You!
Taking on the role of Galileo is Olivier Award nominee Ian McIntosh (Beautiful – The Carole King Musical / The Commitments), who will be joined by Elena Skye (Les Misérables / Kinky Boots) in the role of Scaramouche. Playing Killer Queen is Jenny O’Leary (Heathers The Musical / Rent), with Michael McKell (Macbeth / Blood Brothers) as Buddy. Adam Strong (Jesus Christ Superstar / Rock of Ages) will take on the role of Khashoggi, with David-Michael Johnson (We Will Rock You, Germany / Jesus Christ Superstar) reprising the role of Brit and Amy Di Bartolomeo (Bat Out of Hell / Priscilla Queen of the Desert) playing Oz.
What the critics say
An unmissable event and a sumptuous piece of musical theatre. The show must go on, and on!- Capital Radio
The spectacular musical- Daily Express
A new breed of musical – brilliant- BBC Newsnight
Exhilarating and great fun- Time Magazine
Grand Opera House York
Cumberland Street, York YO1 9SW
York Station
Monday to Saturday 12:00 until 16:00. Sundays: Closed.
On show days, service priority is given to 'today’s performance' sales and pre-paid collections. The box office remains open until 15 minutes after the start of the show. On Sundays or Bank Holidays we are open 1 hour before the start of the performance.
There are a range of bars to enjoy at the Grand Opera House at Stalls, Dress, Grand Circle levels as well as in the main Foyer.
Enjoy a VIP package for only £15 or a Grand package for £30 on top of your ticket price.
Not originally intended to be a theatre, the buildings that comprise the Grand Opera House York officially opened in 1902 with Little Red Riding Hood starring Florrie Ford. Since then it has been owned by FJ Butterworth, the Shepherd of Shambles and the India Pru Co. Ltd who spent £4,000,000 restoring the theatre to its former glory in 1987.
Watch the trailer
Cumberland Street, York YO1 9SW
2 hours 45 minutes incl. interval
Mon - Sat 19:30
Wed and Sat at 14:30 and 19:30