Dr Feelgood’s Wilko Johnson, Sean Walsh and Tommy Banks in York

York Theatre Royal has announced a new wave of shows for 2026, which also includes a one-off appearance from Michelin-starred chef Tommy Banks.

Tommy Banks will bring Spinning Plates: LIVE! to the Main House for one night only on Friday 17 July at 7.30pm. The show blends live storytelling and immersive cinema, charting the chef’s journey in hospitality across three timelines, from the past 25 years to the opening day of his latest pub. It also explores the pressures facing the industry, including rising costs and closures.

Sean Walsh is heading to York Theatre Royal. (Image: York Theatre Royal)

The following day, Saturday 18 July at 2.30pm, Dinosaur Adventure Live: Danger on T-Rex Mountain takes over the Main House.

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The interactive family show invites audiences to join rangers on a mission to save dinosaurs, featuring lifelike creatures, audience participation and a post-show meet-and-greet in the foyer. The production runs for one hour with no interval.

Dinosaur Adventure Live is coming to York Theatre Royal.

Music fans can catch Wilko: Love And Death And Rock ‘N’ Roll from Thursday 10 to Saturday 12 September. Performances are at 7.30pm on 10 and 11 September, with two shows on 12 September at 2.30pm and 7.30pm.

Wilko: Love And Death And Rock ‘N’ Roll from Thursday 10 to Saturday 12 September. (Image: York Theatre Royal)

The play with live music tells the story of Dr Feelgood founder Wilko Johnson, from his terminal cancer diagnosis in 2012 to his unexpected recovery. It arrives in York following runs in London and Hornchurch.

Sean Walsh is heading to York Theatre Royal. (Image: York Theatre Royal)

Comedian Sean Walsh returns on Friday 6 November at 8pm with This Is Torture, a new stand-up show as part of a UK tour. The performance runs for 110 minutes including an interval and is strictly for ages 14 and over.

Priority booking for York Theatre Royal members opened at 1pm on Wednesday 22 April, with general sale scheduled for 1pm on 27 April.

Tickets and further details are available via the York Theatre Royal box office.