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An evening with Ebeneezer Scrooge- Adult Only

An evening with Ebeneezer Scrooge- Adult Only

An evening with Ebeneezer Scrooge- Adult Only Tuesday 19 December, 6:30pm – 9:00pm Note: This event is for 18+ and is not suitable for children. Bah Humbug! Book here Join us on the snow-covered cobbles of Kirkgate for an immersive and intimate production of A Christmas Carol, which brings the magic of a much-loved Dickens […]

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‘Scrooge’: A one man show by Chris Cade

‘Scrooge’: A one man show by Chris Cade

Thursday 21 December 6pm – 9pm at the HOSPITIUM in the York Museum Gardens “Keep Christmas well” this year and join us at the Hospitium for a festive evening. A delicious finger buffet followed by a spectacular one-man performance of ‘Scrooge’,  a classic Christmas tale of redemption, generosity and warm-hearted joy. The Hospitium is the perfect […]

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Green Father Christmas

Green Father Christmas

Green Father Christmas Saturday 23 December Father Christmas will be at York Castle Museum every weekend throughout December until Christmas Eve, with performances throughout the day. A figure the Victorians may have known well, Father Christmas at the Castle Museum will be the green-clad, white-bearded man known for bringing fun and jollity to Christmas, talking […]

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Let’s Get Creative – Drawing Rules (and how to break them)

Let’s Get Creative – Drawing Rules (and how to break them)

Drop-in between 11am and 3pm Suitable for all ages and abilities Included in exhibition entry cost Book exhibition tickets here Join artist Jo Blaker for an anarchic celebration of breaking the rules of drawing. Each session Jo will help you to break a different drawing rule through experimental, playful and exciting activities to help you find […]

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Scrooge: A One Man Performance

Scrooge: A One Man Performance

Scrooge: A One Man Performance Saturday 23 December 4 x 25 mins performances throughout the day. Ebeneezer Scrooge joins us at the Castle Museum this festive season, to take you on a journey of redemption, generosity and joy, in an immersive one-man show of the classic tale of A Christmas Carol. Included in museum admission, […]

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Victorian Carol Singers

Victorian Carol Singers

Victorian Carol Singers Sunday 24 December 2023 At regular intervals throughout the day. ‘Celebrate Christmas with this performance inspired by traditional Christmas Carol singers: featuring classic ditties from the period (such as ‘O, Christmas Tree’, ‘God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen’ and ‘Hark the Herald’), certain to get everyone in the festive spirit! With comic interludes […]

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Green Father Christmas

Green Father Christmas

Green Father Christmas Sunday 24 December Father Christmas will be at York Castle Museum every weekend throughout December until Christmas Eve, with performances throughout the day. A figure the Victorians may have known well, Father Christmas at the Castle Museum will be the green-clad, white-bearded man known for bringing fun and jollity to Christmas, talking […]

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Let’s Get Creative – A Playful Drawing Workshop

Let’s Get Creative – A Playful Drawing Workshop

Drop-in between 11am and 3pm Suitable for all ages and abilities Included in exhibition entry cost Tickets available here Join artist Ellie Robinson for a fun, relaxed, and creative environment to explore the art of drawing. Each session will have a playful theme that is accessible to all ages and abilities; from drawing with light to […]

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Sketchbook Circle at York Art Gallery

Sketchbook Circle at York Art Gallery

10th January, 1:30pm-3:30pm, £5 per person Book tickets here. Tickets for January will become available approximately a month in advance. Pick up a pencil – draw and discover! Give yourself time to sharpen and share your drawing skills in this two-hour sketching workshop with artist Griselda Goldsbrough. Enjoy working in sketchbooks in a relaxed and friendly […]

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Introduction to Drawing – Drawing Hands and Feet

Introduction to Drawing – Drawing Hands and Feet

Saturday 13th January 10am-12pm Ages 16+ (under 18s must be accompanied by an adult) £15 per person per session Book here- Season of Drawing: Introduction to Drawing Drawing workshops are an excellent opportunity for beginners and advanced artists alike to refine their skills and improve their artistry. These workshops provide a supportive environment where participants […]

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