The Arts Council England announced that it was their 75th anniversary this week. To celebrate, our Administration Assistant Charlotte wanted to share her memory of the the Arts Council funded show Chippy, which inspired her future career in the world of theatre.
“Thanks to ACE I was taken on at East Riding Theatre as an intern during my second year at uni studying Music. This was my first experience of working in a professional theatre and I was involved as an administrator in the production of a new play Chippy. The Arts Council funded this project and one of my most important learning experiences was that of changing from one ticket system to another. This generated my interest in theatre management as a working environment where I could meet incredible people, and find out what it really takes to put something as wonderful as Chippy on stage.
I have always loved the theatre and I have so many happy memories of going with my family. However I didn’t realise I had a passion for working in one until that internship which led to one day per week employment during my third year and the prospect of a full time job once I graduated. Covid almost prevented me from pursuing my career but the Cultural Recovery Fund Round 1 provided the theatre with funds to employ me. During closure my main focus was concentrated on fully understanding the box office system, and raising funds for the theatre. Day to day my tasks varied and my skills increased and although I worked remotely, I was fully supported by my manager.
The theatre has just offered me full time employment from September. My responsibilities are to support the theatre manager and building operations. Without the opportunity provided to me by ACE, I would be a graduate looking for a job.
Thank you!”
Written by Charlotte Denston
Image taken by Charlotte of the Chippy set
Thursday 8th - Thursday 29th May 2025. Theatre Gallery: Thinking through Drawing is an exhibition of current work made by artists, Esther Cawley and Emma Garness.
Friday 23rd May 2025. Big Beverley Comedy Night. As usual, you can expect a fantastic line-up of award-winning comedians! Join MC Jack Gleadow and expect outstanding comedy from Jo Enright (The Job Lot) and the legend Angelos Epithemou (Shooting Stars).
Wednesday 28th May 2025. Fairytales, Fables & Other Assorted Nonsense. An entertaining show for all the family. Fairy tales across the land live in fear. Fear for their lives, fear for their freedom and, most importantly, fear for their turnips. Why you ask? Because Little Red Riding Hood has taken control.
Thursday 29th May - Thursday 26th June 2025. Theatre Gallery: Gary Saunt's "Dreamscapes" features his figurative works, which are populated by vivid fragments of our contemporary culture.
Thursday 29th May - Saturday 7th June 2025. Do I Love You written and directed by John Godber. This is Northern Soul for a new generation, but with rising costs, unemployment, and small town blues, has anything really changed?
Saturday 14th June 2025. Patrick Monahan - The Talkinator. Everybody’s favourite comedian, Patrick Monahan’s high energy style combines with hilarious, engaging, topical and observational material to make a fun evening out!
Saturday 21st June 2025. Beverley Folk Festival: Open Mic. Come along and enjoy over four hours of free entertainment from a great line-up of local musicians.
Saturday 21st June 2025. Beverley Folk Festival: Jamie Lawson + Special Guest. Featuring sings from his brand new album, Little Weaknesses.album
Sunday 22nd June 2025. Folk Fun for all the family with Folklincs. As part of the 2025 Beverley Folk Festival, this is your opportunity to participate in this Workshop for all the family to find out what folk is really about!
Sunday 22nd June 2025. Beverley Folk Festival presents Cara Dillon. Join Cara and Sam Lakeman for an intimate evening full of exceptional music and the genuine warmth they bring to the stage.
Tuesday 24th June 2025. Carlton Kirby's True Tales of the Tour de France. On the eve of the 2025 Tour de France, Carlton Kirby, the Voice of Cycling, brings a night of tall tales and frank opinions from his 25 years’ covering the sport
Thursday 26th - Saturday 28th June 2025. A hilarious improvised murder mystery where the audience must work with the detective to solve the case and catch the culprit before they kill again!
Friday 4th July 2025. King Pleasure & The Biscuit Boys. With more than 6500 performances in 21 countries under their belt in their 30 years on the road, King Pleasure & The Biscuit Boys are more than just the world’s greatest jump, jive and swing band – they’re an institution!
Thursday 10th July 2025. Mike Sanchez & His Band. Don't miss the British singer and pianist Mike Sanchez, who is one of the most exciting and charismatic performers in the world of rhythm & blues and rock 'n' roll.
Friday 11th July 2025. Jon Palmer Acoustic Band. Award winning folk rock renegades bringing the "joyful noise" to Beverley... You can expect an energetic and engaging live performance packed with life, emotion, and thought-provoking storytelling.
Tuesday 15th July 2025. As You Like It... probably Shakespeare’s most entrancing romantic comedy. The pastoral world of the Forest is inhabited with a colourful array of folk, looking for love, and woven into this delightful tale, full of comedy and music
Thursday 24th - Saturday 26th July 2025. Assassins. 9 Assassins! 1 Killer Musical! With a score that's both catchy and chilling, Assassins is a unique and unsettling look at the minds of those who would change the world, one bullet at a time.
Tuesday 29th July 2025. Home Service. Touring their new album "A Live Transmission" with Bob Fox at the helm, Home Service blend tradition with pulsating folk rock and trenchant brass to create their own unmistakable sound
Friday 1st August 2025. Alchemy Live - A Tribute To Dire Straits. Alchemy Live bring to life the magic of Dire Straits, featuring classic live performances and more...
Thursday 7th August 2025. Iago Banet -'The Galician King of Acoustic Guitar' - has been building an impressive career as a solo fingerstyle acoustic guitarist, displaying his exceptional abilities and receiving rave reviews along the way.
Saturday 9th August 2025. The Alex Hamilton Band. Original Blues/Rock/Americana in style, combining melodic rock vocals, hard-hitting lyrics and superlative, heart-felt guitar technique.
Saturday 30th August 2025. Ricky Cool And The In Crowd. Be prepared for a wonderful evening’s entertainment, celebrating musical styles that have become synonymous with the very best in popular music.You will hear Rhythm and Blues, Soul, Ska and Bluebeat, as well as Afro Cuban rhythms,
Wednesday 3rd September 2025. The Story Forge: Make Your Own Myth. The renowned Rubbish Shakespeare Company and Silly History Boys present a hilarious hour of high-octane adventure for children and childish adults. Brace yourselves for pandemonium and tidal waves of laughter in this hilariously unique family-friendly theatrical adventure!
Saturday 18th October 2025. Join Chris Difford - founding member and songwriter of the rock group Squeeze - as he looks back on 50 lyrical years, it’s a journey that asks, What Happened?
Wednesday 22nd October 2025. Billy Mitchell and Bob Fox. 'From the Horse's Mouth', songs and stories from Billy and Bob's musical life with Lindisfarne, Warhorse, and The Pitmen Poets
Thursday 13th November 2025. Barbara. Fun, fantastical and theatrical... add some Barbara the band to your life!… An eclexctic set of classic, irresistible pop music with a literary and intellectual approach.
Friday 14th November 2025. Cabaret with Claus - a really really early Christmas show. An evening of shamelessly festive insanity. Classical Nativity intertwines with contemporary insensitivity all performed with dazzling ingenuity
Wednesday 26th November 2025. The Remi Harris Hot Club Trio. One of the UK’s most exciting guitarists, Remi Harris, brings his trio to Beverley to present an enthralling evening of Gypsy Jazz and Blues
Friday 23rd January 2026. Blindfold. A ghost story about two boyhood friends who went to fight for their country, but only one came back.
Thursday 5th February 2026. The Blackheart Orchestra are two multi-award winning, multi-instrumentalists playing up to 13 instruments in a show that combines rock and folk with electronica and classical music.
Saturday 21st February 2026. Dr Feelgood - Doctor's Orders Anniversary Tour. Get ready for a dose of high-energy rhythm and blues!
Saturday 21st March 2026. DC Blues. Hailing from the mighty "Ouse Delta" in York, DC Blues have been performing their own take on "the blues" since 2012 blending original material with selected covers,
Saturday 28th March 2026. The Steelers play Steely Dan. A rare chance to hear the music of the U.S. band Steely Dan played live.
Tuesday 31st March 2026. Janet Street-Porter Is On The Loose. Often imitated but rarely equalled, broadcasting legend and Loose Woman Janet Street-Porter is the nation's favourite pissed-off pensioner!
Saturday 11th April 2026. Right Down The Line: The Gerry Rafferty Songbook.
Saturday 6th June 2026. Saturday 6th June 2026. One of the finest female singer/songwriters this country has produced in years. Edwina brings together English folk, Americana and the rich Northern tradition to create a sound that’s truly her own.
Thursday 18th June 2026. The Pitmen Poets. From Billy Elliot to Auf Wiedersehen Pet from When The Boat Comes In to The Like;ly Lads now be enthralled and entertained by The Pitmen Poets.
