Sinbad The Sailor at York Theatre Royal

Until 2nd February 2008

The most powerful book of spells ever written falls to earth from outer space. Warlock, an evil, alien sorcerer is dispatched to find the book and use its contents to destroy Planet Earth. 'Sinbad (a poor old washerwoman's adopted son), armed only with an amulet and a Blue Peter badge for swimming the river Nile with one arm tied behind his back, sets off on his greatest comic adventure to save our world from the evil clutches of Warlock.

Expect breathtaking sets and costumes, expect slapstick and belly laughs galore, but above all - expect the unexpected and you won't be disappointed! Filled with fun & laughter! Come along and join in with what has become one of York's most treasured possessions, attracting nearly 50,000 people every year - the York Theatre Royal Pantomime. Christmas just wouldn't be the same without it, so don't miss it. Written by Berwick Kaler.

York Theatre Royal, St. Leonard's Place, York, YO1 7HD
Box Office Tel: 01904 623568

January Sales In York

York Designer Outlet is a massive clothes shopping centre on the outskirts of York.

www.mcarthurglen.com

A Viking Ship, just some of the decoration at York Designer Outlet.

St. Leonards Wedding Fayre

Sunday 20th January 2008

Held at The York Marriott on Tadcaster Road, the event will include exhibitors covering all areas of your big day. A fashion show and chauffeur driven cars will be available to view and all the proceeds will be going directly to St. Leonard's Hospice.

Call 01904 770625 for further details.

All Star American Wrestling

Fri 25th January 2008 at 7:30pm

Grand Opera House York, Cumberland Street, York, YO1 9SW
Tel. 0870 606 3595

'Bus Tours to York in 2008'

The ICE Factor - Ice Rink at York

Nov 2007 to Jan 2008

The Ice Factor, York’s open air ice rink, will be open in January.
Set in front of the famous backdrop of Clifford’s Tower. The Ice Factor is a unique attraction for young and old. Including a 600 square metre ice rink centred around the oak tree in the Eye of York, a viewing area as well as a rink side bar and cafe.

University of York Concerts

What Hope For Us Remains?
Sir Jack Lyons Concert Hall
Wednesday 16th January 2008 - 7:30pm
Restoration Odes and Elegies by Blow and Purcell
£14, £12; concessions £13, £11; students £3; u16s free

John Taylor Trio
Wednesday 23rd January 2008 - 7:30pm
Sir Jack Lyons Concert Hall
Requiem for a Dreamer
£15; concessions £14; students £3; u16s free

Peter Donohoe Piano
Wednesday 30th January 2008 - 7:30pm
Sir Jack Lyons Concert Hall
6.30pm Pre-concert talk: Peter Donohoe, free to ticket holders
£16, £14; concessions £15, £13; students £3; u16s free
Buy tickets for all three recitals and save 15% or add the recitals to your flexible subscription package and save up to 20%!

York University 2008 Concert Series

York Art Gallery Exhibition

19 January - 13 April, 2008

'Passed as Present'
Historic works from York Art Gallery's prestigious old master collection will be paired with pieces by some of the most exciting contemporary artists in a refreshing new exhibition opening in January 2008.
Passed as Present will bring together historic work from York's collection - paintings and works on paper - with contemporary pieces from the Lodeveans collection of international contemporary art. The collection was put together by a father-and-son team and this will be its first major public showing. Pieces dating from as far back as the 14th Century up to the 19th Century will be compared and contrasted against the modern pieces to show how themes, techniques and styles compare and contrast - with some surprising similarities emerging.

DIG York - An Archaeological Adventure

Step through the doors of DIG and open a whole new world of discovery. Whether you are looking for a visit which offers a completely different educational experience or just a fun day out we can guarantee that you will not be disappointed with a visit to DIG.

DIG offers a unique experience with many options for creative learning, offering activities for all from the youngest of children right through to adult education.

Students can uncover the history of the archaeology of York and take part in activities which cover a range of subjects and cross curricular programmes from KS1 – KS4. At DIG students are given the chance to become an 'Archaeological Detective' and find out for themselves what York was really like through the ages, from Roman times to the present day.

DIG, St Saviour's Church, St Saviourgate, York. YO1 8NN
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