Jorvik Immersive Theatre is bringing Viking-occupied Eoforwic into Barley Hall in York this summer, with evening performances scheduled across June, July and August.
The theatre experience takes place at Barley Hall, Coffee Yard, York, YO1 8AR. Performances are listed for 18 June, 2 July, 6 August and 27 August, with two start times on each date: 6:00pm and 7:30pm. Each performance lasts approximately one hour.
Ticket booking is available through the event listing, although the source does not state a ticket price. The event is aimed at readers looking for theatre, heritage and Viking storytelling in York, with live combat, music and an audience-shaped narrative at the centre of the show.
Viking theatre inside Barley Hall
The production is set in Viking-occupied Eoforwic, the historic name associated with York during the Viking period. The premise places audiences inside a longhouse after the Great Army has claimed victory, with the feasting hall alive with celebration and tension.
At the centre of the story is Ubbe Ragnarson, described in the listing as the son of Ragnar Lothbrok. The show follows his burden of power, legacy and a fateful encounter with Odin, using performance rather than a conventional seated history talk.
The source describes Jorvik Immersive Theatre as a bold, immersive experience, built around live combat, storytelling, music and moments shaped by the audience. That interactive element means the listing presents each night as different, rather than a fixed repeat of the same performance.
Dates and times confirmed for summer
| Performance date | Start times |
|---|---|
| 18 June | 6:00pm and 7:30pm |
| 2 July | 6:00pm and 7:30pm |
| 6 August | 6:00pm and 7:30pm |
| 27 August | 6:00pm and 7:30pm |
The Visit York listing gives the wider event time on 18 June as 6:00pm to 8:30pm, reflecting the two evening performances. Each individual performance is listed as lasting approximately one hour.
The four-date run makes the event a recurring summer option rather than a single-night performance. For visitors planning a York evening around the show, the key choice is whether to attend the earlier 6:00pm performance or the later 7:30pm slot.
What the audience can expect
Jorvik Immersive Theatre sits across theatre, heritage, art and culture in the Visit York listing. Its appeal is likely strongest for people who want a performed encounter with York’s Viking past, rather than a standard guided visit or exhibition-style experience.
The show uses a dramatic setting: victory, feasting, legacy and fate. Its live combat and music suggest a performance designed to feel close and immediate, while the audience-shaped moments give attendees a role in how the evening unfolds.
The source does not give an age rating, content warning or named organiser. It also does not state whether the experience is suitable for children, school groups or visitors with specific sensory needs, so those details should be checked before booking where relevant.
Access and booking details at the historic venue
Barley Hall is a historic building, and the listing includes specific access notes. It states that there are raised thresholds throughout the venue. A temporary ramp provides access to the Great Hall.
Public toilets are available at the site, but the listing states that there are no accessible toilets on site. That detail may be important for anyone planning their visit around step-free access or toilet facilities.
The venue address is Barley Hall, Coffee Yard, York, YO1 8AR, United Kingdom. The listing includes a telephone number, 01904 615505, and the email address barleyhall@yorkat.co.uk. It also states that visitors can book tickets, while Barley Hall opening hours should be checked with the venue for current times.
Source: Visit York Events
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- 2026-06-13 19:07
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