“How can we find hope when the world feels like it’s in such a mess?”

“I am excited to bring this unique collaboration to premiere at HOME,” says Liz Richardson, “and merge the open water swimming community and theatre world into one atmospheric hour!”

“One Night in Miami… lets us into that historic room where we get to see these icons as friends, as well as being allies in the civil rights movement,”

One of the most celebrated musicals of all time, Once will embark on its first major UK tour from January 2020, making its York premiere at Grand Opera House from Monday 3 – Saturday 8 February 2020.

Sometimes you go to a gig and you have no idea what to expect and this was one of those nights.

“Under Three Moons is about a male friendship, two men growing together, a relationship that’s close but often unarticulated. And how that lack of lack of direct expression can become the defining trait in a life.”

“This year, there are really strong strands to the festival, which will resonate differently with everyone – from contemporary theatre to diverse music, the best in family entertainment and outdoor spectacles. Our focus has been on creating unforgettable experiences, using our spaces in an innovative way, which fully embraces our mission and commitment to delivering unusual quality productions and performers for all – enabling everyone to keep seeing things differently.”

“The play has strong messages of friendship, conflict, challenging prejudice – but most of all love. We are excited to be bringing the show back to Manchester in September for a longer run.”

‘I can’t fault this show. It’s a brilliantly crafted piece … quite literally never a dull moment, and that’s really quite rare.’ Always Time For Theatre

‘…there’s a great deal here to appreciate and enjoy. I loved the nods to horror tropes, the powerful sense of place, even the lavish period set.’