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What's on in May

There's never a dull moment in Richmond with its regular theatre, cinema and countless other organised events and activities
Saturday 9 May, 2026 - Saturday 9 May 2026

Saturday 9 May

7.30pm

7:30 pm

Divine Deco - The History Wardrobe

The Georgian Theatre Royal

Divine Deco - The History Wardrobe

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What's On, Art, Talks & Workshops, Music, Film & Theatre, May

29

Step into the glamour of the 1920s with the ever-popular History Wardrobe.

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Thursday 14 May, 2026 - Thursday 14 May 2026

Thursday 14th May

9am-5pm

All day event

Richmond and District Civic Society

Visit to Raby Castle

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Clubs & Societies, May

23

A visit to Raby Castle organised for members of Richmond and District Civic Society.

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Friday 15 May, 2026 - Friday 15 May 2026

Friday 15 May

7.30pm

7:30 pm

The Maladies

The Georgian Theatre Royal

The Maladies

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What's On, Music, Film & Theatre, Display in Sidebar, May

34

Step into Renaissance Europe as The Maladies unveils a haunting dancing plague, blending hysteria, faith, and human fragility in a gripping, poetic drama.

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Saturday 16 May, 2026 - Saturday 16 May 2026

Saturday 16 May

7pm

7:30 pm

Long Day's Journey into Night

The Georgian Theatre Royal

Long Day's Journey into Night

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What's On, Music, Film & Theatre, Display in Sidebar, May

34

Family, memory, and hidden pasts collide in Eugene O’Neill’s Long Day’s Journey Into Night, in a powerful new production.

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Tuesday 19 May, 2026 - Saturday 23 May 2026

Tuesday 19 to Saturday 23 May 

7.30pm with an additional show at 2pm on Saturday

7:30 pm

Little Shop of Horrors

The Georgian Theatre Royal

Little Shop of Horrors

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What's On, Music, Film & Theatre, Display in Sidebar, May

38

Boy meets girl, boy meets plant… and chaos ensues in this hilariously deadly musical, Little Shop of Horrors!

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Tuesday 26 May, 2026 -

Tuesday 26th May

All day event

Little White Bus Excursion to...

Venue: various pickup points

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May

18

A day trip to Hawes from Catterick, with Little White Bus. £10 return.

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Tuesday 26 May, 2026 - Tuesday 26 May 2026

Tuesday 26 May

7.30pm to 9.30pm

7:30 pm

Jonny Bruce: The Golden Age of...

St Mary's Church

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What's On, Music, Film & Theatre, Display in Sidebar, May

18

Leading his hard-swinging quintet, Jonny delivers high-energy Songbook jazz—Ellington-inspired swing, fiery trumpet and magnetic stage presence.

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Wednesday 27 May, 2026 - Wednesday 27 May 2026

Wednesday 27 May

11am

11:00 am

Sally Coulthard: The Wildlife Year

The Georgian Theatre Royal

Sally Coulthard: The Wildlife Year

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What's On, Art, Talks & Workshops, Music, Film & Theatre, Display in Sidebar, May

30

Bestselling author and columnist Sally Coulthard shares readings and conversation inspired by nature, history and the changing seasons.

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Wednesday 27 May, 2026 - Wednesday 27 May 2026

Wednesday 27 May

2.30pm

2:30 pm

All-age Musical Seasons Safari

The Georgian Theatre Royal

All-age Musical Seasons Safari

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What's On, Music, Film & Theatre, Display in Sidebar, May

31

Eleanor Grant, soloist in Avatar Live In Concert, joins fellow musicians for a joyful, family-friendly concert blending Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, other music and local poetry to celebrate the magic of the seasons.

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Wednesday 27 May, 2026 - Wednesday 27 May 2026

Wednesday 27 May

7.30pm to 9.30pm

7:00 pm

Vivaldi's Four Seasons

The Influence Church

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What's On, Music, Film & Theatre, Display in Sidebar, May

15

A fresh take on Vivaldi’s Four Seasons by four outstanding players, with surprises and a virtuoso percussion feature.

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Thursday 28 May, 2026 -

Thursday 28th May

All day event

Little White Bus Excursion to...

Venue: various pickup points

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May

20

Excursion from Swaledale to Barnard Castle and Thorpe Farm -
£15 ticket

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Friday 29 May, 2026 - Friday 29 May 2026

Friday 29 May

7pm to 9pm

7:00 pm

Jeneba Kanneh-Mason

The Influence Church

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What's On, Music, Film & Theatre, Display in Sidebar, May

13

Acclaimed pianist Jeneba Kanneh-Mason returns with music from Bach to Chopin, showcasing highlights from her new album Fantasie.

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