Amongst the spires, spikes and sideburns of a 1970s university, a lonely Professor awaits a call. When he's chased by the ringing of every passing phone, an ominous voice sets a series of mysterious puzzles that stand between him and his missing daughter. Dodgy deans, grumbling groundskeepers and swotty students are suspects as the Professor capers across campus to uncover whodunnit and why. £8 - £18.

An Englishman, an Irishman and a Scotsman walk into a joke...Three characters, apparently born into a void with no memory, must work out who and where they are. Are they the constituents of a joke, or a story, or is the joke ultimately on them? Sat mat 2pm. £9 - £14.

The dark comedy musical presented by Lancaster Red Rose AODS. Sat mat 2.15pm.

Wes Anderson meets Hitchcock meets Spaghetti Western in this multi-award-winning, fast-paced, raucous whodunnit. £8 - £18.

Joseph Fiennes (The Handmaid’s Tale) plays Gareth Southgate in James Graham’s (Sherwood) gripping examination of nation and game. Filmed live on stage at the National Theatre, Rupert Goold (Judy) directs this spectacular new play.

In 2005, for one season only, Royal Ascot came to York and four workmates from a fish factory in Hull decided they would go to ‘Ladies Day’!

The show combines chilling storytelling, an original score and fully integrated BSL to create an unforgettably thrilling theatrical experience.

From the creative team behind ‘The Hairy Maclary show’ and ‘You Choose’ - see all 3 of Nick Sharratt’s ‘Shark in the Park’ books live on Stage! 12th Apr, 1pm & 4pm, 13th Apr, 11am & 1pm.

Based on the original book Charlie Cook’s Favourite Book – written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler. Come and delve into a range of books with Charlie Cook, brought to life with puppetry and enchanting songs. Various times. Adult £15, child £13.

This hilarious musical romp includes Cole Porter’s fantastic score including “I Get A Kick Out of You”, “You’re the Top, “Blow Gabriel “ and the show stopping, toe tapping “Anything Goes. 7.30pm, Sat mat 2pm. ”’

Join Jason as he steps back on stage to try out brand new material ahead of his UK & Ireland Arena Tour.

After last year’s fabulously successful and hilarious show, we are delighted to announce that Footlights will be returning to Elizabethan England this October for three more Blackadder II stories.

Magic of classical ballet, performed live on stage. £17 - £24.

Set in 1960s New York, this fabulous musical features classic songs such as Hey Big Spender, Rich Man’s Frug, If My Friends Could See Me Now, There’s Gotta Be Something Better and many more. Presented by Lancaster Red Rose AODS. 7.15pm, Sat mat 2.15pm.