The Grand Opera House York is undergoing a major refurbishment of the venue.  There will be lots of lovely surprises for audiences when we re-open, they will be able to enjoy a drink in our lovely new-look foyer bar, new flooring, carpets, a new Ambassador Lounge VIP bar, new accessible washroom facilities and entrance. Box Office on King Street will be getting a complete make-over, there will be new signage both inside and outside the building, new technical improvements in our cabling runs, improved dressing rooms and washrooms, a new Digital Order to your Seat Service, along with new seating in our dress circle.

Allie Long, Theatre Manager, says:

‘In our 120 year anniversary year I am delighted at the refurbishment of works we have been able to action during our limited dark period over summer. Our focus is on delivering exceptional experiences, for both our wonderful audiences and visiting productions through upgrading key areas both Back of House and Front of House. This is the beginning of a fresh new era for the Grand Opera House, as we work to continue enabling the best of the West End to be available in York. This is just the start for the venue and the team, and we cannot wait for you to see our beautiful venue when we reopen for our autumn Season’

Allie started here in March this year and hasn’t stopped since then, bringing lots of changes and a non-stop energy. Allie isn’t the only new member of staff, we also have a new Head of Marketing and Communications, Ryan Harper, who previously worked at Scarborough Spa; Venue Administrator, Grace Gama who has come to us from Leeds Grand Theatre; Marketing Assistant Paul Brockbank who has previously had a career in travel, they are joined by Technical Manager Joe Strange and Customer Experience Manager, Nic Myers.