DON'T MISS: Make Retreat - Fresh Act, 31 Oct - 02 Nov. Fresh Act offers actors new tools to boost performance skills and a range of techniques with which to explore scripts, transform scenes and create characters. This playful weekend will cover a range of classic and contemporary texts to better equip you for whatever your next role might be. Book now at ridinglights.org/makeretreats (fb)

DON'T MISS: Get Up Stand Up at Friargate Theatre! We're bringing some of the UK's best comedians to York for a monthly night of incredible stand up comedy. This month we've got two heavyweight comedy kings on stage in SAM AVERY and PATRICK MONAHAN! They'll be joining our host Tony Vino from 8pm on Thursday 25th of September. Make sure you come along early to grab a drink and head upstairs to our theatre for an evening full of guaranteed laughs and lols! Tickets: ticketsource.co.uk/ridinglights (fb)