Where is the theatre?
Theatre@41 is just outside the city walls at 41 Monkgate, York, YO31 7PB. It is set back from the pavement next to The Ark Church. Click here to see a Google Map.
How do I get there?
On foot – From inside the city walls, the theatre is three minutes walk from the end of Goodramgate. Cross Lord Mayor's Walk and walk up Monkgate, then the theatre is on the left-hand side just next to The Ark Church.
By bus – The 12, 13 and 14 buses stop almost outside the theatre. Other bus routes stop in the city centre, from where it will be between a 5-10 minute walk.
By car – You can park in the Monk Bar car park, which is a three-minute walk from the theatre. It costs just £2 for parking between 6pm and midnight. Directions and more details at: https://www.york.gov.uk/directory-record/421/monk-bar-car-park-yo31-7qr.
Physical accessibility
You can indicate if you have specific access requirements during the booking process, where you can let us know if you need an aisle seat, a seat near the front, or a wheelchair space. We have a lift for people to use to access the theatre space. Make yourself known to a member of staff or volunteer when you arrive, and we will help you access the theatre.
What time do the auditorium doors open?
Our auditorium opens 30 minutes before each performance starts, giving you plenty of time to find your seats.
What time does the show finish?
Before the final dress rehearsal it's very hard to say exactly how long a show is, and we wouldn't want to give you incorrect information. We add the running time to our website and social media feeds as soon as possible so do check there.
How old do you have to be to come to the theatre by yourself?
Children under the age of 16 years must be accompanied by an adult. Children aged 16 years can come to the theatre without an adult, but cannot be responsible for younger children.
Does a baby/toddler need a ticket?
Babes in Arms entry is free for children up to two years old who will not need their own seat.
How many wheelchair spaces are available in the auditorium?
Theatre@41 is a flexible space and we make every effort to accommodate as many wheelchair users as possible.
Can you book wheelchair spaces online?
The best way to book a wheelchair space is to speak to one of our Box Office team so they can make sure that you have a good view of the stage and you and your friends can all sit together. Email us at boxoffice@41monkgate.co.uk
Is there a passenger lift in the building?
Yes. There is a lift from the ground floor to the first floor auditorium. Unfortunately the balcony can only be accessed by steps.
Do you have Accessible performances for Blind and Deaf / Hard of Hearing Audiences?
Details of any BSL (British Sign Language) interpreted performances for Deaf / Hard of Hearing Audiences will be available for each production. We are working hard for funding to introduce Captioned performances and infrared facilities for some Theatre@41 productions.
Is there a bar and what are the bar opening times?
Yes. We have a fully licensed bar. The bar is situated in the auditorium and open half an hour before each performance and during the interval.
Lost Property
If you've lost something, please email boxoffice@41monkgate.co.uk with a description of what you've lost, where you think you lost it and when. We'll look in our lost property box for you.
What is your approach to COVID-19?
We have a responsibility to keep everyone who uses Theatre@41 as safe as we can. To do this we have some things to ask of you, and some things that we will do:
If you have tested positive for COVID-19, are experiencing symptoms or have been in close contact with someone who has COVID-19, please do not come to the theatre.
Get vaccinated (if you can). Get double vaccinated and take regular tests. We understand this is a personal choice, but we want to encourage it. We do not have the infrastructure to operate a “Covid passport” scheme but would like to encourage this behaviour nonetheless.
We will be asking all customer facing volunteers and hirers to wear masks. It’s better for them and better for you. Please wear a mask if you feel able to. If you choose not to, we will not turn you away, but we would ask that you respect other people's choices. There will be some free masks at the door if you forget one.
Respect personal space. Theatre@41 is an intimate seated venue but there is still room to respect others' space when moving around. Such as when queuing to be seated, or at the bar. If you would like to know how busy a show is likely to be, you can email boxoffice@41monkgate.co.uk.
We will continue to operate a one-way system, have a deep cleaning regime (including our sanitising fogger), hand sanitiser points around the venue and make the NHS check-in available at the front door.
We will be continually reviewing our processes. This is going to be a ‘learning journey’ for us all and we will adapt along the way as we learn. The reality is like most event spaces, we need the ability to open at full capacity at times in order to make it work.
Artists, promoters & technical crew need these shows to happen.
Nonetheless we'll be doing everything that we can to ensure it's both fun and safe.
On the whole, we want our message to convey that there is a need for a level of personal responsibility, compassion and kindness for each other that essentially helps us all.
