Welcome to Storywood

Welcome to Storywood tickets in York

Welcome to Storywood is a one-hour creative writing workshop for participants aged 9 and over, held at Grand Opera House York. Guided by the mysterious Thread Keeper, young storytellers explore classic fairytales and use imaginative discussion, drawing and writing to build original stories of their own.

What happens in the workshop

Each session centres on a different timeless tale, possibilities named in the source include Little Red Riding Hood, Cinderella and Peter Pan, but the aim is never simply to retell a familiar plot. Participants are encouraged to ask 'What if...?', examine a story from unexpected angles, and invent their own characters before following those ideas wherever they lead. The Thread Keeper frames Storywood as a place where no single version of a story is definitive.

Alongside writing, sessions incorporate creative discussion and drawing. Every attendee leaves with a specially illustrated journal containing activities, creative prompts and blank space designed to sustain writing beyond the session itself.

Practical information

The workshop is for ages 9 and above and runs for one hour at Grand Opera House York. Because each session explores a different tale, it is worth checking in advance which story a particular session covers.

Dates, venues and booking links

These are the dates listed by ATG as checked on 21 September 2026. A date range may contain selected performances, rather than a show every day. Open your chosen venue link for exact times, seats and current prices.

Choosing your tickets

Start with the venue and date that suit your trip, then compare the seats offered by ATG. Check the final total, any restricted-view information and the ticket conditions before paying. Availability and prices can change; the listed run dates do not guarantee seats for every performance.

ATG lists a running time of 1 hour. Confirm the performance time and any interval information when booking.

Plan your theatre visit

Our venue guides cover getting there, seating and access information: Grand Opera House, York. If you need accessible seating or an assisted performance, check the arrangements for that venue and date with ATG before booking.

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