Andrew O’Neill: The History of Punk hits York on Sept 5

Andrew O’Neill brings Andrew O’Neill: The History of Punk to Theatre@41 in York on Saturday, September 5, 2026, with a comedy performance built around punk rock history and noise, from The Stooges to Pussy Riot.

Punk history told through stand-up

The show is billed as punk rock stand-up comedy from cult comedian Andrew O’Neill, described by the event listing as a “full-volume love letter to punk”. The route through the material stretches across names and scenes, with The Stooges, Pussy Riot, Amebix and X-Ray Spex all referenced in the source description.

That gives the York date a clear shape: this is not listed as a conventional gig, lecture or tribute night, but as a comedy performance using punk history as its engine. The source places it under Theatre and Comedy, with the subject matter firmly rooted in music culture.

O’Neill is also identified in the listing as the comedian behind A History Of Heavy Metal, giving this event a similar music-history-meets-stand-up frame. The listing notes appearances on Good Omens, Nevermind The Buzzcocks and Steve Coogan’s Saxondale.

Theatre@41 hosts the York date

The York performance is scheduled for Theatre@41, with the venue address listed as YO31 7PB, York, City of York, England, United Kingdom. No transport, accessibility or food details are included in the source information, so readers planning a visit should check directly with the venue or booking page before travelling.

The event page lists the date as 5th Sept 26, which corresponds to September 5, 2026. A performance time is not visible in the supplied source text, and no ticket price is stated.

For local audiences, the strongest practical detail is that the event is a single-date York listing rather than a long run. Anyone comparing autumn comedy options in the city will need to treat the date, venue and age guidance as the confirmed planning points.

Who the show is aimed at

The recommended age is 14+, according to the Visit York listing. The source does not provide additional content warnings or access notes.

The event is likely to speak most directly to readers who already know punk landmarks, but the listing’s framing suggests a broader comedy audience too: it names the artists and movements as part of the show’s territory, then places the format squarely in stand-up.

Two quotes are included in the event listing. Alan Moore calls it “a loud and thoroughly engrossing love story”, while Lee Dorrian of Napalm Death describes it as “a masterclass”. Those endorsements are presented on the source page as part of the event description.

Booking details still to check

The Visit York listing includes a Book Tickets option and gives the contact email [email protected]. It does not state the ticket price, start time, organiser name, access arrangements or travel notes in the supplied text.

Readers deciding whether to attend should use the listing to confirm the latest ticket availability, price and show time before making plans for Theatre@41, York, YO31 7PB.

Source: Visit York Events

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