TICKETS are now on sale for The Georgian Theatre Royal’s 2023 spring and summer season.

The new programme marks the start of the 60th anniversary year of the theatre’s grand re-opening and features an exciting array of high-quality drama, classical and popular music, stand-up comedy and children’s shows.

“It is with great pride that we launch this season”, said the theatre’s manager Clare Allen. “Those people familiar with our history will know that the theatre closed for regular performances in 1848 and was only restored to its original glory as a working playhouse in 1963.

“Thankfully, the theatre has managed to remain open ever since and continues to be loved by the community it serves.

"It is particularly fitting that the 2023 spring and summer programme sees performances by Richmond Operatic Society, Richmond Amateur Dramatic Society, pupils from Richmond School and shows from our own Youth Theatre – all underpinned by top international acts and performers. We look forward to welcoming people through our doors”

Opening the season on Saturday, March 4, is an evening with Tom McConville and Michael Biggins – two BBC Folk Musicians of the Year, both in Britain and Scotland.

Together on fiddle, piano and vocals, they promise virtuosic performances combined with plenty of humour and fun.

Other musical highlights include two Swaledale Festival events. Enoch Arden is a deeply touching narrative poem written by Tennyson and set by Richard Strauss for narrator and piano on May 30.

Cardboard Carnival on May 31 is a puppet show for the whole family based on the fabulous Carnival of the Animals music.

Towards the end of the season, internationally-renowned musicians Albert Lau and Philippa Mo come together to perform works by Edward Elgar and Ottorino Respighi in Devastation, Romance and Hope on July 8.

Finally, the season is enhanced by performances from the students of Richmond School and Sixth Form College and The Georgian Theatre Royal Youth Theatre.

Details of all shows and events are given in the new programme brochure available at the box office, via the website at www.georgiantheatreroyal.co.uk or by calling the box office on 01748 825252.