The Grand Opera House York: Classical or Contemporary? Review: November 2018
With its opulent and ornate Edwardian décor the Grand Opera House York, located in the centre of York, is a real gem. Ideal for a festive outing for a Christmas treat. Whether you fancy the classical or contemporary, The Grand Opera House York has a performance to suit everyone’s genre preference.
The Vienna Festival Ballet performed the famous classical ballet – The Nutcracker. Set to Tchaikovsky’s sumptuous score, the Nutcracker story about the adventures of Clara and her enchanted nutcracker doll.
Clara combats the Mouse King and joins forces with the delightful Sugar Plum Fairy and her cavalier to a gorgeous, glistening Land of snow to the sweetie Kingdom. A marvellous and memorising musical magical adventure, a Christmas spectacular and a sensational ballet.
Fast forward into modern musical beats of the 90’s, direct from London’s West End, with the performance of Fastlove – A Tribute to George Michael. Put on your dancing shoes and prepare for an unforgettable experience, as you enjoy George Michael classics such as Father Figure, Freedom, Jesus to a child, don’t let the sun go down on me, Faith and best loved songs from George Michael’s time with Wham.
An exciting addition to the 2018 show, is that saxophonist Ed Barker, who played the sax solo on Cowboys and Angels when he toured George Michael’s ‘Symphonica Tour’ in 2012, which will feature on selected UK dates.
From classical ballet to contemporary performances, The Grand Opera House York is the perfect place to enjoy an evening out with friends and family.
Thank you for reading 😊
Melanie xx
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It does look like a gorgeous opera house. I love the sound of the ballet, it has me feeling all festive just thinking about it!
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The building is stunning and the ballet was just lovely and yes very festive xx
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This looks like a really amazing building to go and see a show in. There is nothing like seeing live music on stage, something very uplifting about it.
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I could not agree with you more Sarah xx
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I love the grand surroundings – it really helps to make visiting there a special treat 🙂
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Totally, it really adds to the whole feel of the place and atmosphere xx
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I would be happy to watch the Nutcracker of the George Michael show – both sound brilliant. Beautiful looking theatre too.
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Yes why not, as both a very different shows, but good in different ways xx
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Definitely the classical for me, I absolutely love the ballet!! What a beautiful setting!
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The ballet was amazing, I am a massive fab of ballet so loved every minute xx
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This looks like a gorgeous venue! It’s nice to hear they have such a variety of things shown there.
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IT was stunning and yes the variety of their performances is fab xx
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I would love to go just to see the venue! BUt the kinds of performances sound great!
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You should, the theatre is well worth a trip to York for xx
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I’ve never been to a ballet before, but it sounds like fun! This looks like a really nice venue.
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Oh my you are missing out, it is a fab experience and the venue was stunning xx
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Thanks for your review. I always like a good show, particularly during the holiday. I would love to see one at this venue.
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My pleasure and we love a good show too. You should go along xx
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That looks like a beautiful theatre! I love going to shows, particularly around Christmas-time…
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It is beautiful and yes I know what you mean, Christmas brings even more magic to the theatre visit xx
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I love traditional theatres like this, they are so gorgeous and make going to the theatre a real event.
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Me too and yes it makes for a real grand occasion xx
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Isn’t it nice to see how they change the whole feel of the place. I think it’s stunning and very in keeping with The Nutcracker.
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Yes, the sets are very clever indeed and yes the Nutcracker suits the place to a tee xx
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I love a traditional theatre and this looks like such a lovely setting to see the Nutcracker, perfect for a Christmas festive night out 🙂
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Me too and the Nutcracker is very Christmas indeedy xx
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Sounds like a versatile venue, whether you are looking for ballet or a live band
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You have got it spot on Sarah – fab place xx
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What a wide variety of shows they have, something for everyone for sure! Our local arena is much the same – they have classical music and shows but also tribute bands, pantos and comedy shows.
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It is great isn’t it, variety of shows is the key, as then all can join in and have a theatre outing xx
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Looks like a beautiful building that is surly filled with lots of history. I love plays and shows so I would surely have fun there too
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It is steeped in history and yes the building is beautiful xx
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That is awesome having variety of stuff to show to the audience. Hope you enjoyed it!
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We had so much fun and the variety of show offerings is brilliant xx
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Oh wow. The Grand Opera house looks stunning. I always think a beautiful theatre helps to create that magical feel. I can’t wait till mine will sit through a ballet 😊
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Aw yes, I can see why, as a ballet will make a nice family outing for you and your family xx
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I have always wanted to see the Nutcracker ballet. This sounds like so much fun! Hope you danced away at the second show.
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Haha party shoes on and yes the Nutcracker was well worth a watch – I have seen it twice and still love going back xx
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I was in York earlier this year, and it’s so beautiful. Would love to see the Nutcracker somewhere like this! 🙂
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I completely agree – beautiful place. Ooo well check out what performances they have at the Grand the next time you;re in town xx
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I’ve lived in York since 2010 and haven’t yet been to the Grand Opera House… I must look into paying a visit!
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No way, you are missing out, yeah deffo get yourself to the grand xx
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I think this looks like a beautiful venue and it’s nice to see a wide range of performances. The sugar plum fairy would be a great show to watch coming up to Christmas
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Ooo yes that would be a fab show indeed, very Christmas xx
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I used to live near York but haven’t been here for years. It is a stunning place though x
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Ooo could be a great excuse to pay the place a visit again – York is lovely xx
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I like venues like this which are really diverse and put on a lot of shows x
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Totally agree, as it means that everyone can get involved xx
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We as a family love heading to shows, musicals and theatre performances. We have planned a trip to York and would love for this to coincide with a show. I will check out their performance and timings
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We do too, as it is a fab evening out. Ooo exciting stuff and times ahead then. Deffo do – have fun xx
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What a gorgeous opera house! Both of these shows sound wonderful. I love the classic Nutcracker but I would also love to see a tribute to George Michael!
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I know! We had a fab evening out and love the grand opera house xx
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What an amazing review. I love how detailed your reviews are. I would love to see this performance.
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Thank you so much hun, for the fab feedback, muchly appreciated xx
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Oh such a pretty place, I love seeing the history in a building and things look so beautiful
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It is a beautiful building and watching a show makes it all the more special xx
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What an opulent theatre and we’d love to see the Nutcracker ballet live one day. York is a lovely place to visit x
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You should have a family outing to York, fab place, a great theatre and so much to see and do xx
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The opera house looks lovely, and the Fastlove performance sounds really good! Loved the review 🙂 xx
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Thank you so much Olivia glad you loved the review xx
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Oh I’d love to see that show! I play saxophone and that is a beautiful solo.
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It was amazing!! Oh my gosh, how talented are you, I love the sax…very jel xx
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I would love to see the Nutcracker, looks like a gorgeous theatre x
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The Nutcracker was amazing as always and the theatre is sensational xx
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It looks gorgeous! Not a big fan of contemporary, but I love a classical theatre visit at Christmas time. We are off to see Peter Pan & Wendy in December.
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It was! Hey different tastes are cool, the classical ballet was lovely especially near the festive season. Ooo lucky you – enjoy and have fun xx
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Looks like a fab venue!
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It is an amazing venue, lovely staff and good vibes all round xx
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Sounds like a place that definitely tries hard to cater to all tastes. It certainly is a beautiful venue!
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I could not agree with you more and yes a beautiful place for sure xx
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Nothing beats a trio to the theatre. Stunning venue.
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Totally, a theatre trip always makes for a fab evening xx
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Oh wow what a gorgeous venue! We have never been to this theatre before, although we are often in York! I must book something now!
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It is stunning and yes you should deffo pay the place a visit xx
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The Nutcracker is one of my favourites! Its such a wonderful, festive tale!
C x
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Same here and it really gives you that festive energy and vibes xx
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What an amazing Theatre! I love both classical and contemporary shows! (although I’m one of those weird people who actually LOVE OPERA, lol) I enjoy ballet and also modern music concerts!
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Hey not weird at all, that said we can be weird together, I love Opera, ballet and modern music concerts too xx
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Oh what an absolutely beautiful building! I’ve never actually been to a classic theatre like this before but I’d love to!
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Ooo sounds like this would be a perfect place for your first classical theatre trip out xx
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The theatre look truly stunning! I love classical theatre’s there is something about them that just brings me joy!
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I could not agree with you more, I love the place xx
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I’ve never been to an opera house but I’d love to go. Will have to wait until my son is old enough to stay alone at home, so I can go peacefully and enjoy!
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No way, you should deffo try this York theatre out. Yes, a wise plan xx
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Ohh I bet this place has some amazing shows on, I love Theatres and this one looks super plush, love it
Laura x
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It is an amazing theatre Laura and the shows are fab xx
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