York will host a 25th anniversary celebration of local performance talent on Saturday 6 June 2026, featuring a collaborative show titled Born to Perform at the Joseph Rowntree Theatre.
The production, directed by Emma Bassett of Perform York, will showcase the city’s homegrown talent through a blend of dance, acting, and singing. Attendees can expect to see dynamic dances, dramatic acting, and sensational vocals during two performances held at 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM. Tickets for the event are priced between £16.00 and £17.00 per person and are available through the Born to Perform event page.
The host venue, the Joseph Rowntree Theatre, is a historic Grade II listed Art Deco building that first opened in 1935. It was originally built by the Rowntree Village Trust to provide entertainment and education for chocolate factory workers. Today, the 365-seat theatre operates as a registered charity and is managed entirely by a team of volunteers.
Emma Bassett, who brings extensive experience to the production, previously served as a dance teacher at York College, where she established the first BTEC Extended Diploma in Dance course in the country. Her work with students continues the long-standing tradition of community performance at the theatre.
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