Riding Lights Theatre Company
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York based, internationally renowned touring theatre company. Make theatre make a difference. linktr.ee/RidingLights
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Welcome to the official Riding Lights Theatre Company Bluesky account.
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Join us in October at Friargate Theatre for our super fun Half-Term Holiday Club! Led by real-life theatre professionals, each day has a brand-new awesome theme – so no two days are the same.
Oct 27th - 31st, 8.30am-5.30pm every day. For ages 8-14. Sign up now via link in bio.
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DON'T MISS: Technical Skills - In Depth QLab. Master the Art of Theatrical Control in 5 Weeks. This hands-on 5-week course will teach you how to use QLab to seamlessly run sound, lighting, and video from a single, powerful platform. Head to the MAKE link in our bio to book your place now!
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Our Pay It Forward campaign will help us to get our Christmas show CHRISTMAS INN TROUBLE to communities who may not otherwise have access. We're grateful for any amount you donate, no matter how small. Your generosity enables us to make theatre make a difference. Link in bio to make a donation.
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📢 ANNOUNCEMENT!
We are really excited to announce the tour dates for Christmas Inn Trouble! Christmas Inn Trouble will tour nationally to schools, churches and communities, followed by a run at Friargate Theatre in York. Here's a list of public shows available to attend.
🔗 in bio for more info.
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TONIGHT: Right Here Right Now! York's favourite comedy improv show, 7.30pm at Friargate Theatre! Join us for another stupendously crazy round of comedy improv. Link in bio for tickets.
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JOB OPPORTUNITY
We're hiring a Head of Marketing and Communications. The Head of Marketing and Communications will lead the strategic development and delivery of all marketing, branding, and communications activity across the organisation.
Link in bio for more info and how to apply.
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Join us in October at Friargate Theatre for our super fun Half-Term Holiday Club! Led by real-life theatre professionals, each day has a brand-new awesome theme – so no two days are the same. Only £40 per day!
Oct 27th - 31st, 8.30am-5.30pm every day. For ages 8-14. Sign up now via link in bio.
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DON'T MISS: Get Up Stand Up at Friargate Theatre! This month we've got two comedy titans on stage in ISMA ALMAS and JOHN ARCHER! They'll be joining our host Tony Vino from 8pm on Thursday 30th of October for a fantastic night of stand up comedy.
Tickets available via 'what's on' link in bio.
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DON'T MISS: Right Here Right Now! York's favourite comedy improv show, October 2nd, 7.30pm at Friargate Theatre! Join us for another fantastic interactive night full of made-up mayhem from York's favourite comedy improv gang!
Tickets: ticketsource.co.uk/ridinglights
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Riding Lights MAKE Retreats - a creative short break like no other.
FRESH ACT is for people who love acting and want to spend a weekend playing, exploring, and creating. You don’t need any experience – just curiosity and a sense of fun. More info and booking form via 'MAKE' link in bio. Sign up now!
ridinglights.bsky.social
TONIGHT: Right Here Right Now! York's favourite comedy improv show, 7.30pm at Friargate Theatre! Join us for another crazy round of comedy improv. Bring along your friends for a fantastic interactive night full of made-up mayhem from York's favourite comedy improv gang! Link in bio for tickets.
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Riding Lights MAKE Retreats - a creative short break like no other. FRESH ACT is for anyone who loves acting and wants to spend a weekend playing, exploring, and creating. You don’t need any experience – just curiosity and a sense of fun. Book now via 'make' link in bio.
ridinglights.bsky.social
DON'T MISS: Right Here Right Now! York's favourite comedy improv show returns on Thursday night, 7.30pm at Friargate Theatre! Join us for another stupendously crazy round of comedy improv. Tickets: ticketsource.co.uk/ridinglights
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DON'T MISS: Our Make Courses beginning tomorrow - The Improv Gym with Paul Birch and Producing with Matt Harper-Hardcastle. There are still some places available so this is your final chance to book! Come and develop new theatre skills with industry professionals. Book now via 'make' link in bio.
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DON'T MISS - Make Masterclass: Find Your Funny with Tony Vino!
Learn how to turn everyday moments into laugh-out-loud stories. Step up, speak out, and own the spotlight! Join comedian Tony Vino for an exclusive peek into the world of stand-up. Sept 18th, 8pm. Book now via 'what's on' link in bio.
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DATES FOR YOUR DIARY: Right Here Right Now! York's favourite comedy improv show returns this autumn on THURSDAY nights, starting this September on the 11th, 7.30pm at Friargate Theatre! Tickets via link in bio.
ridinglights.bsky.social
Join us in October at Friargate Theatre for our super fun Half-Term Holiday Club! Led by real-life theatre professionals, each day has a brand-new awesome theme – so no two days are the same.
Oct 27th - 31st, 8.30am-5.30pm every day. For ages 8-14. Sign up now via link in bio.
ridinglights.bsky.social
DON'T MISS: Make Retreat - Fresh Act, 31 Oct - 02 Nov. Fresh Act offers actors new tools to boost performance skills and a range of techniques with which to explore scripts, transform scenes and create characters.
Book now at ridinglights.org/makeretreats
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DON'T MISS: Get Up Stand Up at Friargate Theatre! We're bringing some of the UK's best comedians to York for a monthly night of incredible stand up comedy. This month SAM AVERY and PATRICK MONAHAN are joining host Tony Vino from 8pm on Thursday 25th of September.
'what's on' link in bio for tix.
ridinglights.bsky.social
DON'T MISS: Right Here Right Now! York's favourite comedy improv show returns this autumn on THURSDAY nights, starting this September on the 11th, 7.30pm at Friargate Theatre! You simply DO NOT want to miss this...
Tickets: ticketsource.co.uk/ridinglights
ridinglights.bsky.social
DON'T MISS: Technical Skills - In Depth QLab. Master the Art of Theatrical Control in 5 Weeks. This hands-on 5-week course will teach you how to use QLab to seamlessly run sound, lighting, and video from a single, powerful platform. Head to the MAKE link in our bio to book your place now!
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We're really excited that Matt from brilliant York theatre company Next Door But One is coming to run a course on theatre producing as part of our MAKE Courses programme. It will run from 10th Sept to 29th of Oct at Friargate Theatre. Book your place now via the MAKE link in our bio.
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The Improv Gym is a series of improvisation workshops run by performer and practitioner, Paul Birch. It’s the perfect opportunity to find your funny in a relaxed and friendly session where you will learn the tips and tricks to develop your improv skills. Head to the MAKE link in bio for more info.
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MAKE is Riding Lights' brand-new dynamic artist development programme designed to inspire, equip and empower theatre-makers at every stage of their journey. Follow the link in our bio to find out more about MAKE, including our courses, masterclasses, retreats and membership.
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We are really excited to launch Make Retreats! Whether you're looking to sharpen your theatre skills, find inspiration, or simply take a breath from the everyday, our creative retreats at Wydale Hall offer the perfect balance of learning, connection, and reflection.
Link in bio for more info.