Joseph Rowntree Theatre

About us

With its location on Haxby Road, just over a mile from the city centre, York’s Joseph Rowntree Theatre is a vibrant hub of live entertainment, hosting productions from pantomime and musicals staged by talented local groups to touring performances by national and international musicians all year round, in a stunning art deco building.

Over 360 comfortably-upholstered seats spread across the stalls and balcony ensure that every audience member gets an unrestricted view of the stage, the Joseph Rowntree Theatre is a welcoming venue to which patrons return time and time again – York’s true theatrical gem.

With its location on Haxby Road, just over a mile from the city centre, York’s Joseph Rowntree Theatre is a vibrant hub of live entertainment, hosting productions from pantomime and musicals staged by talented local groups to touring performances by national and international musicians all year round.

With 360 comfortably-upholstered seats spread across the stalls and balcony ensure that every audience member gets an unrestricted view of the stage, the Joseph Rowntree Theatre is a welcoming venue to which patrons return time and time again – York’s true theatrical gem.