I have to admire the way York Theatre Royal reaches out to young people in York with some really challenging drama. Sometimes I've found that a bit too heavy and opted for safer options that I know I'll like, such as Alan Bennett or other favourites of mine. But who could criticise a youth production like Equus, or the phenomenal performance of The Railway Children, in conjunction with the National Railway Museum and featuring a real 'live' railway engine. Superb. My only criticism is the pantomime - I'm just not a fan and think Berwick Kaler is cringe-making. However, I concede I may be in the minority about that. Overall, York Theatre Royal is great.

The City of York Council food hygiene inspection, 'Scores On The Doors' rates City Screen as 4 out of 5. The comment below is unwarranted and incorrect.