Riding Lights Theatre Company
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York based, internationally renowned touring theatre company.
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DON'T MISS: Mime with Tom Jackson. Get ready to ditch the script and let your body do the talking! This will be a comprehensive and high-energy, hands-on dive into the (mostly) silent world of mime. Book your place now via the 'Make' link in our bio.
January 16, 2026 at 1:30 PM
DON'T MISS: Mime with Tom Jackson. Get ready to ditch the script and let your body do the talking! This will be a comprehensive and high-energy, hands-on dive into the (mostly) silent world of mime. Book your place now via the 'Make' link in our bio.
DON'T MISS: Right Here Right Now! York's favourite comedy improv show, live at Friargate Theatre, Thursday Feb 5th, 7.30pm! Join us for a fantastic night of interactive made-up mayhem from the Friargate funny bunch.
Link in bio for tickets.
Link in bio for tickets.
January 15, 2026 at 5:30 PM
DON'T MISS: Right Here Right Now! York's favourite comedy improv show, live at Friargate Theatre, Thursday Feb 5th, 7.30pm! Join us for a fantastic night of interactive made-up mayhem from the Friargate funny bunch.
Link in bio for tickets.
Link in bio for tickets.
Are you looking for affordable rehearsal space in York? Do you love a discounted cafe and bar? Would you like access to theatre courses and masterclasses at a lower price? If yes, then become a MAKE member at Riding Lights Theatre Company today - only £5 per month! MAKE link in bio to sign up.
January 10, 2026 at 11:01 AM
Are you looking for affordable rehearsal space in York? Do you love a discounted cafe and bar? Would you like access to theatre courses and masterclasses at a lower price? If yes, then become a MAKE member at Riding Lights Theatre Company today - only £5 per month! MAKE link in bio to sign up.
We're really excited that Night Falls will have performances at Lowry in Salford and Cast in Doncaster during our Lent tour. Book now to make sure you don't miss it! Tickets and more information available via the link in our bio.
January 9, 2026 at 10:01 AM
We're really excited that Night Falls will have performances at Lowry in Salford and Cast in Doncaster during our Lent tour. Book now to make sure you don't miss it! Tickets and more information available via the link in our bio.
DON'T MISS: The Write Stuff — a creative weekend retreat at Wydale Hall, North Yorkshire, designed for writers and theatre-makers who want to explore, experiment, and create new work. March 20th - 22nd.
Book your place now via the 'Make' link in our bio.
Book your place now via the 'Make' link in our bio.
January 8, 2026 at 1:30 PM
DON'T MISS: The Write Stuff — a creative weekend retreat at Wydale Hall, North Yorkshire, designed for writers and theatre-makers who want to explore, experiment, and create new work. March 20th - 22nd.
Book your place now via the 'Make' link in our bio.
Book your place now via the 'Make' link in our bio.
DON'T MISS: The Improv Gym "In Good Company" - Feb 23 - Mar 23. Come and find your funny ‘In Good Company’ by creating an improv team and making instant comedy with a new community.
Use the 'Make' link in our bio to book your place.
Use the 'Make' link in our bio to book your place.
January 7, 2026 at 5:04 PM
DON'T MISS: The Improv Gym "In Good Company" - Feb 23 - Mar 23. Come and find your funny ‘In Good Company’ by creating an improv team and making instant comedy with a new community.
Use the 'Make' link in our bio to book your place.
Use the 'Make' link in our bio to book your place.
DON'T MISS: Mime with Tom Jackson. Get ready to ditch the script and let your body do the talking! This will be a comprehensive and high-energy, hands-on dive into the (mostly) silent world of mime. Book your place now via the 'Make' link in our bio.
January 7, 2026 at 10:00 AM
DON'T MISS: Mime with Tom Jackson. Get ready to ditch the script and let your body do the talking! This will be a comprehensive and high-energy, hands-on dive into the (mostly) silent world of mime. Book your place now via the 'Make' link in our bio.
New dates please! Make sure you add these 2026 dates for Right Here Right Now to your diary. Don't miss out on York's favourite comedy improv show, live at Friargate Theatre! Join us for a fantastic night of interactive made-up mayhem from the Friargate funny bunch.
Link in bio for tickets.
Link in bio for tickets.
January 6, 2026 at 10:01 AM
New dates please! Make sure you add these 2026 dates for Right Here Right Now to your diary. Don't miss out on York's favourite comedy improv show, live at Friargate Theatre! Join us for a fantastic night of interactive made-up mayhem from the Friargate funny bunch.
Link in bio for tickets.
Link in bio for tickets.
We're looking for an experienced production and operations manager to look after Friargate Theatre, lead the technical and production operations for Riding Lights and Friargate Theatre events, and to act as Production Manager on Riding Lights productions.
Head to the link in our bio for more info.
Head to the link in our bio for more info.
January 5, 2026 at 5:00 PM
We're looking for an experienced production and operations manager to look after Friargate Theatre, lead the technical and production operations for Riding Lights and Friargate Theatre events, and to act as Production Manager on Riding Lights productions.
Head to the link in our bio for more info.
Head to the link in our bio for more info.
HAPPY NEW YEAR from everyone at Riding Lights Theatre Company. We hope this year brings you happiness and joy, and we look forward to bringing you more new and exciting theatre in 2026!
January 1, 2026 at 8:30 AM
HAPPY NEW YEAR from everyone at Riding Lights Theatre Company. We hope this year brings you happiness and joy, and we look forward to bringing you more new and exciting theatre in 2026!
SUMMER THEATRE WEEK IS BACK! This year in 2026, we're heading to a new location at Wydale Hall in North Yorkshire for our favourite creative week of the year. There are four courses available, and places and accommodation are limited, so book early to avoid disappointment. Link in bio for more info.
December 31, 2025 at 11:01 AM
SUMMER THEATRE WEEK IS BACK! This year in 2026, we're heading to a new location at Wydale Hall in North Yorkshire for our favourite creative week of the year. There are four courses available, and places and accommodation are limited, so book early to avoid disappointment. Link in bio for more info.
DON'T MISS: The Write Stuff — a creative weekend retreat at Wydale Hall, North Yorkshire, designed for writers and theatre-makers who want to explore, experiment, and create new work. Book your place now via the 'Make' link in our bio.
December 29, 2025 at 1:30 PM
DON'T MISS: The Write Stuff — a creative weekend retreat at Wydale Hall, North Yorkshire, designed for writers and theatre-makers who want to explore, experiment, and create new work. Book your place now via the 'Make' link in our bio.
DON'T MISS: Mime with Tom Jackson. Get ready to ditch the script and let your body do the talking! This will be a comprehensive and high-energy, hands-on dive into the (mostly) silent world of mime. Book your place now via the 'Make' link in our bio.
December 28, 2025 at 12:30 PM
DON'T MISS: Mime with Tom Jackson. Get ready to ditch the script and let your body do the talking! This will be a comprehensive and high-energy, hands-on dive into the (mostly) silent world of mime. Book your place now via the 'Make' link in our bio.
DON'T MISS: The Improv Gym "In Good Company" - Feb 23 - Mar 23. Come and find your funny ‘In Good Company’ by creating an improv team and making instant comedy with a new community. Use the 'Make' link in our bio to book your place.
December 27, 2025 at 1:30 PM
DON'T MISS: The Improv Gym "In Good Company" - Feb 23 - Mar 23. Come and find your funny ‘In Good Company’ by creating an improv team and making instant comedy with a new community. Use the 'Make' link in our bio to book your place.
Add The Selfish Giant to your viewing this Christmas. Come and play games in the garden with Miff and Smog as they take you on an exciting storytelling journey through the seasons! Learn about the real spirit of Christmas in this delightful film. Link in bio to watch.
December 26, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Add The Selfish Giant to your viewing this Christmas. Come and play games in the garden with Miff and Smog as they take you on an exciting storytelling journey through the seasons! Learn about the real spirit of Christmas in this delightful film. Link in bio to watch.
Happy Christmas from everyone at Riding Lights! However you choose to celebrate, we hope you have a really great day.
December 25, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Happy Christmas from everyone at Riding Lights! However you choose to celebrate, we hope you have a really great day.
That's a wrap! Christmas Inn Trouble, over and out! A huge THANK YOU to this fantastic duo - Jared More and Katie Coen who have travelled up and down the country performing the show 45 times to a total of 5488 people. We're so grateful to them for all their hard work and brilliant acting.
December 24, 2025 at 5:45 PM
That's a wrap! Christmas Inn Trouble, over and out! A huge THANK YOU to this fantastic duo - Jared More and Katie Coen who have travelled up and down the country performing the show 45 times to a total of 5488 people. We're so grateful to them for all their hard work and brilliant acting.
That's right, all remaining performances of Christmas Inn Trouble have now SOLD OUT. We're so pleased so many of you want to come and see our Christmas show at Friargate Theatre!
December 23, 2025 at 2:55 PM
That's right, all remaining performances of Christmas Inn Trouble have now SOLD OUT. We're so pleased so many of you want to come and see our Christmas show at Friargate Theatre!
The reviews are inn! Christmas Inn Trouble is a five-star smash hit! We're so delighted to read so many great reviews of our Christmas show. There are still some vacancies for the shows today and tomorrow. Link in bio for tickets.
December 22, 2025 at 12:30 PM
The reviews are inn! Christmas Inn Trouble is a five-star smash hit! We're so delighted to read so many great reviews of our Christmas show. There are still some vacancies for the shows today and tomorrow. Link in bio for tickets.
Christmas Inn Trouble will begin a limited run at Friargate Theatre in York, starting tomorrow! If you're looking for an hour of festive fun for all the family, come along and see our show. Link in bio for tickets.
December 19, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Christmas Inn Trouble will begin a limited run at Friargate Theatre in York, starting tomorrow! If you're looking for an hour of festive fun for all the family, come along and see our show. Link in bio for tickets.
SMASHED IT! Thank you so much to everyone who has donated to our Pay It Forward campaign. You've helped us raise a huge £3,810 (plus £412.50 in gift aid). This is an incredible show of generosity and will make a massive difference to the lives of so many children and communities this Christmas.
December 16, 2025 at 10:30 AM
SMASHED IT! Thank you so much to everyone who has donated to our Pay It Forward campaign. You've helped us raise a huge £3,810 (plus £412.50 in gift aid). This is an incredible show of generosity and will make a massive difference to the lives of so many children and communities this Christmas.
We're hiring a Technical Stage Manager. Head to the link in our bio for more information and how to apply for this role.
December 15, 2025 at 5:00 PM
We're hiring a Technical Stage Manager. Head to the link in our bio for more information and how to apply for this role.
Even the youngest theatre critics have been enjoying Christmas Inn Trouble! Our schools tour continues this week, and we're edging ever closer to our run at Friargate Theatre in York. Have you booked your tickets yet? 20th - 24th of December! Link in bio for tickets.
December 15, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Even the youngest theatre critics have been enjoying Christmas Inn Trouble! Our schools tour continues this week, and we're edging ever closer to our run at Friargate Theatre in York. Have you booked your tickets yet? 20th - 24th of December! Link in bio for tickets.
Our brand-new passion play Night Falls by Paul Birch will tour across the UK during Lent 2026. Night Falls is a fresh, vivid and dynamic retelling of the Easter story. If you would like to host a performance, please email [email protected]. More information is available via the link in our bio.
December 11, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Our brand-new passion play Night Falls by Paul Birch will tour across the UK during Lent 2026. Night Falls is a fresh, vivid and dynamic retelling of the Easter story. If you would like to host a performance, please email [email protected]. More information is available via the link in our bio.
Former York Press theatre critic Charles Hutchinson gave his 4-star seal of approval to Christmas Inn Trouble! Read his full review at charleshutchpress.co.uk/tag/christmas-inn-trouble/
Christmas Inn Trouble will run at Friargate Theatre in York from Dec 20th-24th.
Christmas Inn Trouble will run at Friargate Theatre in York from Dec 20th-24th.
December 9, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Former York Press theatre critic Charles Hutchinson gave his 4-star seal of approval to Christmas Inn Trouble! Read his full review at charleshutchpress.co.uk/tag/christmas-inn-trouble/
Christmas Inn Trouble will run at Friargate Theatre in York from Dec 20th-24th.
Christmas Inn Trouble will run at Friargate Theatre in York from Dec 20th-24th.