Once upon the Grand

Once upon the Grand tickets in York

Once Upon the Grand is a 60-minute creative session for under-fives held in the Ambassador Lounge at Grand Opera House York. Drama, games, songs and craft activities are woven together as familiar stories are brought to life, with one adult companion admitted free alongside each ticketed child.

What to expect

The session runs in the Ambassador Lounge rather than the main auditorium. A playful crew leads children through drama, group games, singing and hands-on craft built around favourite storybook tales. The format is participatory, so children take an active part rather than watching from seats.

Audience information

The event is designed for children under 5, with one accompanying grown-up admitted free per child ticket. At one hour, the session is pitched at young attention spans. Families with older children should note the programme is aimed squarely at the under-fives age group.

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

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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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