The Last Stop Before Kirkgate
Experience the sights, smells and sounds of Victorian York like never before in this brand-new immersive installation, open everyday until Sunday 22 February. This experience has been created in collaboration with Novo Theatre and introduces you to York’s past in that promises to excite and entertain.
As you arrive at the coaching inn, The Last Stop, you’ll hear from some lively characters also on their way to visit our famous street, Kirkgate. This new experience will guide you to travel back in time to the 1870s allowing you to delve deeper into the real stories behind the collection. Linger, listen and travel with us!
Visit York Castle Museum’s website for opening times and admission prices.
Images: York Museums Trust and Novo Theatre
Credits and Thanks
Production
Writer and Director – Joe Hufton
Designer – Lydia Denno
Sound Designer – Kit Haigh
Lighting Designer – Tyler Forward
Production Manager – Chris Tindall
Freelance Marketing Manager – Becky Madeley
Graphic Design - Swaddle Creative
Set Construction – Chris Bewers and Luke James of The Yorkshire Workshop
Voices
Graham Hornsby, Matt Jamie, Bertie Starkey, Carla Starkey, Zoe Lambert,
Novo Theatre Staff
Artistic Director & CEO Novo Theatre – Joe Hufton
Participation and Talent Producer – Louise Taylor-Asheg
Business & Operations Director – Andrea Perrett
Thanks to:
Greencroft on the Wall for assistance with recording
The whole team at York Museums Trust for their enthusiastic cooperation
Novo Theatre Core Funders: Arts Council England, Garfield Weston Foundation