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There's never a dull moment in Richmond...

There’s always something to do and somewhere to go in Richmond. With the unique Georgian Theatre Royal plus the award-winning independent cinema at The Station, drama and cinema are well taken care of, and then there’s the sparkling events programme at the Green Howards Museum, as well as Richmond Castle and the Richmondshire Museum.

Right now, we are deep in the varied magnificence of the Swaledale Festival, with many events taking place in Richmond and across the Dales. 

It’s the second week of the festival, and there’s lots to enjoy, from Clare Teal's silken-voiced magic in Leyburn, to the world premiere in Aysgarth of new music inspired by the Dales and its rivers. Just before the premiere, composer Vivek Haria joins Festival patron Kadiatu Kanneh-Mason to discuss the new work and his creative process. 

The Festival closes with the infectious global folk collective Mishra + Deepa Shakthi.

We also celebrate local arts and artists, from a Richmond Chamber Orchestra collaboration to craftspeople rooted in the Dales.

Browse the full programme and book your tickets!

The Maladies
15 Friday 15 May, 2026 - Friday 15 May, 2026

Friday 15 May

7.30pm

Friday

7:30 pm

The Maladies

The Georgian Theatre Royal

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The Maladies by Carmen Nasr transports audiences to the heart of Renaissance Europe, where a mysterious dancing plague grips a community in chaos.

Inspired by true events, this haunting and poetic drama explores hysteria, faith, and the fragility of the human body and spirit.

Directed by Aimee Shields, and performed by the talented BA (Hons) Acting students at UC Leeds Performing Arts, this production breathes new life into a forgotten chapter of history with visceral energy and emotion.

Tickets from the Georgian Theatre Royal Box Office on 01748 825252 or online at www.georgiantheatreroyal.co.uk

Friday 15 May

7.30pm

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