Riding Lights Theatre Company
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York based, internationally renowned touring theatre company.
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Former York Press theatre critic Charles Hutchinson gave his 4-star seal of approval to Christmas Inn Trouble! Read his full review at charleshutchpress.co.uk/tag/christmas-inn-trouble/
Christmas Inn Trouble will run at Friargate Theatre in York from Dec 20th-24th.
Christmas Inn Trouble will run at Friargate Theatre in York from Dec 20th-24th.
December 9, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Former York Press theatre critic Charles Hutchinson gave his 4-star seal of approval to Christmas Inn Trouble! Read his full review at charleshutchpress.co.uk/tag/christmas-inn-trouble/
Christmas Inn Trouble will run at Friargate Theatre in York from Dec 20th-24th.
Christmas Inn Trouble will run at Friargate Theatre in York from Dec 20th-24th.
It's been brilliant to hear the really positive responses to Christmas Inn Trouble! Catch a show near you this week:
🎄 9/12 - Verso Vineyard, St Albans
🎄 13/12 - Galtres Centre, Easingwold
More info via the link in our bio.
🎄 9/12 - Verso Vineyard, St Albans
🎄 13/12 - Galtres Centre, Easingwold
More info via the link in our bio.
December 8, 2025 at 5:30 PM
It's been brilliant to hear the really positive responses to Christmas Inn Trouble! Catch a show near you this week:
🎄 9/12 - Verso Vineyard, St Albans
🎄 13/12 - Galtres Centre, Easingwold
More info via the link in our bio.
🎄 9/12 - Verso Vineyard, St Albans
🎄 13/12 - Galtres Centre, Easingwold
More info via the link in our bio.
More fantastic reviews are coming in as our Christmas Inn Trouble tour goes into its second week. Come and see it this week here:
🎄 5/12 - St Alban's, Chiswick
🎄 6/12 - St Barnabas, Hadleigh
🎄 7/12 - St John's, Colchester
🎄 7/12 - St George's, South Benfleet
🔗 in bio for more info!
🎄 5/12 - St Alban's, Chiswick
🎄 6/12 - St Barnabas, Hadleigh
🎄 7/12 - St John's, Colchester
🎄 7/12 - St George's, South Benfleet
🔗 in bio for more info!
December 2, 2025 at 10:30 AM
More fantastic reviews are coming in as our Christmas Inn Trouble tour goes into its second week. Come and see it this week here:
🎄 5/12 - St Alban's, Chiswick
🎄 6/12 - St Barnabas, Hadleigh
🎄 7/12 - St John's, Colchester
🎄 7/12 - St George's, South Benfleet
🔗 in bio for more info!
🎄 5/12 - St Alban's, Chiswick
🎄 6/12 - St Barnabas, Hadleigh
🎄 7/12 - St John's, Colchester
🎄 7/12 - St George's, South Benfleet
🔗 in bio for more info!
DON'T MISS: Right Here Right Now! York’s favourite comedy improv show: Christmas Edition! Thursday December 4th, 7.30pm at Friargate Theatre! Join us for a festive evening of made-up mayhem from York's favourite comedy improv gang. Link in bio for tickets.
December 1, 2025 at 12:30 PM
DON'T MISS: Right Here Right Now! York’s favourite comedy improv show: Christmas Edition! Thursday December 4th, 7.30pm at Friargate Theatre! Join us for a festive evening of made-up mayhem from York's favourite comedy improv gang. Link in bio for tickets.
DON'T MISS: Right Here Right Now! York’s favourite comedy improv show, Thursday December 4th, 7.30pm at Friargate Theatre! Link in bio for tickets.
November 28, 2025 at 10:30 AM
DON'T MISS: Right Here Right Now! York’s favourite comedy improv show, Thursday December 4th, 7.30pm at Friargate Theatre! Link in bio for tickets.
It's been fantastic to hear how our audiences have been enjoying Christmas Inn Trouble! The tour began with a performance to over 600 school children at St Peter's in Norton. Please continue to donate to our Pay It Forward campaign and help make Christmas Inn Trouble more accessible - link in bio.
November 27, 2025 at 5:00 PM
It's been fantastic to hear how our audiences have been enjoying Christmas Inn Trouble! The tour began with a performance to over 600 school children at St Peter's in Norton. Please continue to donate to our Pay It Forward campaign and help make Christmas Inn Trouble more accessible - link in bio.
Our national tour of Christmas Inn Trouble kicks off today at St Peter's Church in Norton! As well as performing at some schools, we've got some public performances this week. Follow the link in our bio to find a show near you. We'd love to see you there!
November 25, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Our national tour of Christmas Inn Trouble kicks off today at St Peter's Church in Norton! As well as performing at some schools, we've got some public performances this week. Follow the link in our bio to find a show near you. We'd love to see you there!
Chompy the donkey is inviting you all to see him in his starring role in our brand-new show - Christmas Inn Trouble! He'll be on stage at Friargate Theatre in York from the 20th to the 24th December! Suitable for children and families. Link in bio for tickets.
November 20, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Chompy the donkey is inviting you all to see him in his starring role in our brand-new show - Christmas Inn Trouble! He'll be on stage at Friargate Theatre in York from the 20th to the 24th December! Suitable for children and families. Link in bio for tickets.
Introducing our Christmas Inn Trouble cast: Katie Coen and Jared More! We're so excited to be working with Katie and Jared. Katie has been a tutor on our Summer Theatre Week and Jared is a former creative associate of Riding Lights. Check out the tour dates on our website to find a show near you!
November 7, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Introducing our Christmas Inn Trouble cast: Katie Coen and Jared More! We're so excited to be working with Katie and Jared. Katie has been a tutor on our Summer Theatre Week and Jared is a former creative associate of Riding Lights. Check out the tour dates on our website to find a show near you!
The Write Stuff — a creative retreat for writers and theatre-makers who want to explore, experiment, and create new work. It's full of workshops, writing exercises, and masterclasses that will help you craft characters, shape scenes, and find your voice on the page. 'Make' link in bio to book now.
November 6, 2025 at 11:02 AM
The Write Stuff — a creative retreat for writers and theatre-makers who want to explore, experiment, and create new work. It's full of workshops, writing exercises, and masterclasses that will help you craft characters, shape scenes, and find your voice on the page. 'Make' link in bio to book now.
DON'T MISS: Right Here Right Now! York's favourite comedy improv show, November 13th, 7.30pm at Friargate Theatre! Join us for another stupendously crazy round of comedy improv. You simply DO NOT want to miss this...
Tickets: ticketsource.co.uk/ridinglights
Tickets: ticketsource.co.uk/ridinglights
November 5, 2025 at 5:30 PM
DON'T MISS: Right Here Right Now! York's favourite comedy improv show, November 13th, 7.30pm at Friargate Theatre! Join us for another stupendously crazy round of comedy improv. You simply DO NOT want to miss this...
Tickets: ticketsource.co.uk/ridinglights
Tickets: ticketsource.co.uk/ridinglights
Since we posted about our Christmas resources, lots of you have been snapping them up from our website. We've got a whole range of sketches, films, scripts and carol services all designed to highlight the Christmas story in a variety of poignant, humorous and unexpected ways. Link in bio to shop.
November 4, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Since we posted about our Christmas resources, lots of you have been snapping them up from our website. We've got a whole range of sketches, films, scripts and carol services all designed to highlight the Christmas story in a variety of poignant, humorous and unexpected ways. Link in bio to shop.
We had a great audience last Thursday at Get Up Stand Up comedy club! Photo evidence of the evening was accompanied by Tony's selfie with our ladder. Come and join us again on Nov 27th at 8pm! On the bill: Tom Wrigglesworth and Duncan Oakley. Dont miss out! Box office link in bio for tickets.
November 3, 2025 at 5:30 PM
We had a great audience last Thursday at Get Up Stand Up comedy club! Photo evidence of the evening was accompanied by Tony's selfie with our ladder. Come and join us again on Nov 27th at 8pm! On the bill: Tom Wrigglesworth and Duncan Oakley. Dont miss out! Box office link in bio for tickets.
The Write Stuff — a creative retreat for writers and theatre-makers who want to explore, experiment, and create new work. It's full of workshops, writing exercises, and masterclasses that will help you craft characters, shape scenes, and find your voice on the page. 'Make' link in bio to book now.
October 31, 2025 at 11:02 AM
The Write Stuff — a creative retreat for writers and theatre-makers who want to explore, experiment, and create new work. It's full of workshops, writing exercises, and masterclasses that will help you craft characters, shape scenes, and find your voice on the page. 'Make' link in bio to book now.
Our Pay It Forward campaign has reached an incredible 64% of our target! That's a huge £1935, plus an additional £211.35 in gift aid. We are so grateful for this incredible generosity. Please continue to donate and help us reach our target so we can make a difference this Christmas. 🔗 in bio.
October 30, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Our Pay It Forward campaign has reached an incredible 64% of our target! That's a huge £1935, plus an additional £211.35 in gift aid. We are so grateful for this incredible generosity. Please continue to donate and help us reach our target so we can make a difference this Christmas. 🔗 in bio.
Our brand-new passion play Night Falls by Paul Birch will tour across the UK during Lent 2026. Night Falls is a fresh, vivid and dynamic retelling of the Easter story. If you would like to host a performance, please email touring@rltc.org. More information is available via the link in our bio.
October 28, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Our brand-new passion play Night Falls by Paul Birch will tour across the UK during Lent 2026. Night Falls is a fresh, vivid and dynamic retelling of the Easter story. If you would like to host a performance, please email touring@rltc.org. More information is available via the link in our bio.
All public performance dates for Christmas inn Trouble are now live! Come and see our brand-new Christmas show touring nationally from Nov - Dec. Tickets are available via the link in our bio.
October 27, 2025 at 5:30 PM
All public performance dates for Christmas inn Trouble are now live! Come and see our brand-new Christmas show touring nationally from Nov - Dec. Tickets are available via the link in our bio.
DON'T MISS: Right Here Right Now! York's favourite comedy improv show on Nov 13th, 7.30pm at Friargate Theatre! Join us for another stupendously crazy round of comedy improv. Link in bio for tickets.
October 24, 2025 at 9:30 AM
DON'T MISS: Right Here Right Now! York's favourite comedy improv show on Nov 13th, 7.30pm at Friargate Theatre! Join us for another stupendously crazy round of comedy improv. Link in bio for tickets.
THANK YOU to everyone who has donated to our Pay It Forward campaign. So far we've raised 26% (£795) of our £3000 target. We're so grateful for your generosity. Please continue to donate so we can bring Christmas Inn Trouble to those who may not otherwise have access. Link in bio to make a donation.
October 23, 2025 at 4:30 PM
THANK YOU to everyone who has donated to our Pay It Forward campaign. So far we've raised 26% (£795) of our £3000 target. We're so grateful for your generosity. Please continue to donate so we can bring Christmas Inn Trouble to those who may not otherwise have access. Link in bio to make a donation.
Looking for inspiration for your church Christmas services? There are loads of Christmas themed drama resources available to buy on our website, including our collection Add Drama To Christmas - 9 scripts and 3 carol services to add creativity to your advent season. Link in bio to find out more.
October 21, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Looking for inspiration for your church Christmas services? There are loads of Christmas themed drama resources available to buy on our website, including our collection Add Drama To Christmas - 9 scripts and 3 carol services to add creativity to your advent season. Link in bio to find out more.
DON'T MISS: Our monthly comedy club Get Up Stand Up! We've got some of the best names on the current UK comedy circuit coming to Friargate Theatre - Isma Almas and John Archer on Oct 30th, Tom Wrigglesworth and Duncan Oakley on Nov 27th!
Shows are suitable for age 14+. Box office link in bio.
Shows are suitable for age 14+. Box office link in bio.
October 20, 2025 at 5:08 PM
DON'T MISS: Our monthly comedy club Get Up Stand Up! We've got some of the best names on the current UK comedy circuit coming to Friargate Theatre - Isma Almas and John Archer on Oct 30th, Tom Wrigglesworth and Duncan Oakley on Nov 27th!
Shows are suitable for age 14+. Box office link in bio.
Shows are suitable for age 14+. Box office link in bio.
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 MAKE link in bio for more info and to book your place.
Head to MAKE link in bio for more info and to book your place.
October 18, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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 MAKE link in bio for more info and to book your place.
Head to MAKE link in bio for more info and to book your place.
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 and learn the tips and tricks to develop your improv skills.
Head to the MAKE link in our bio for all info on courses and booking.
Head to the MAKE link in our bio for all info on courses and booking.
October 17, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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 and learn the tips and tricks to develop your improv skills.
Head to the MAKE link in our bio for all info on courses and booking.
Head to the MAKE link in our bio for all info on courses and booking.
Our Pay It Forward campaign will help us to get our family Christmas show CHRISTMAS INN TROUBLE to communities who may not otherwise have access. We're raising funds to allow us to offer free or subsidised performances and tickets for those who can't afford it.
🔗 in bio to donate.
🔗 in bio to donate.
October 16, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Our Pay It Forward campaign will help us to get our family Christmas show CHRISTMAS INN TROUBLE to communities who may not otherwise have access. We're raising funds to allow us to offer free or subsidised performances and tickets for those who can't afford it.
🔗 in bio to donate.
🔗 in bio to donate.
A snap of all the evening's action/chaos from Right Here Right Now on October 2nd. Book your tickets now for another round of our comedy improv show on November 13th. You definitely need to be there!
Link in bio for tickets.
📸 Malcolm Johnston
Link in bio for tickets.
📸 Malcolm Johnston
October 15, 2025 at 12:30 PM
A snap of all the evening's action/chaos from Right Here Right Now on October 2nd. Book your tickets now for another round of our comedy improv show on November 13th. You definitely need to be there!
Link in bio for tickets.
📸 Malcolm Johnston
Link in bio for tickets.
📸 Malcolm Johnston