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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 Pirates of Penzance
26 Saturday 26 Sep, 2026 - ,

Saturday 26 September

2.00pm & 7.30pm

Saturday

7:30 pm

The Pirates of Penzance

The Georgian Theatre Royal

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The West Yorkshire Savoyards make a welcome return to The Georgian Theatre Royal with the wonderful, swashbuckling Gilbert and Sullivan masterpiece, The Pirates of Penzance. 

This audience favourite, packed full of sentimental pirates, a blundering policeman, absurd adventures and improbable paradoxes contains some of Sullivan's most memorable melodies and Gilbert’s quick-fire humour. 
 
Frederic, a pirate’s apprentice, falls head-over-heels in love with Mabel, the daughter of Major-General Stanley but there’s a snag. Although very much in love, his dedication to duty is unshakeable. Can they find a way to live happily-ever-after?!

Audiences were thrilled with last year’s visit by the ‘Savs’ and this year’s touring production is not to be missed. Directed by comic-actor and ‘patter-man’, Graham Weston, the two shows include full sets, costumes and professional orchestra conducted by musical director, Oliver Longstaff.

Tickets £20 (£12 for under 16s) are available from the Box Office on 01748 825252 or online at: www.georgiantheatreroyal.co.uk

Saturday 26 September

2.00pm & 7.30pm

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