Well what else would you expect from a performance in Yorkshire, by northern actors?
Theatre-goers in York have complained about the number of Yorkshire accents featured in a recent performance of Shakespeare's 'As You Like It' play.
Tom Bird, the Chief Executive of York Theatre tweeted to share the absurd complaint earlier today.
We've got a complaint this morning @YorkTheatre from someone who left after an hour of @NBroadsides#AsYouLikeIt last week, because it had "Yorkshire accents" in it. That's Yorkshire accents, right here in Yorkshire. They want a refund.
The tweet stated "We've got a complaint this morning @YorkTheatre from someone who left an hour of @NBroadsides #AsYouLikeIt last week, because it had "Yorkshire accents" in it. That's Yorkshire accents, right here in Yorkshire. They want a refund".
The statement has continued to attract attention from theatre enthusiasts and novices alike, none of which can fathom the reason for the complaint.
One comment said: "The production is brilliant! Loved every single second of it! Shakespeare performed as it was meant to be performed .. what did they want? Olivier style Received Pronunciation? Ye Gods."
Doing it for Yorkshire!!! Yorkshire and northern voices were made to speak in verse, with clear pronunciation, passionate and terse. pic.twitter.com/mOWwxJAQ2F
— Chris Beck 🇺🇦 Possibly the best actor in my road (@creativeBECK) March 28, 2022
Others stuck up for the representation of Northern actors in the play: "But that's one of the wonderful things about Northern Broadsides. Making Shakespeare sound like real world conversation, not 1950s RP."
The Northern Broadsides Theatre Company is a Halifax-based performance company that celebrates Northern voices through Shakespeare and classics, so really, the complainer in question read nothing about the play in advance.
Image: Northern Broadsides
Celebrating their first full production performance without restrictions since the beginning of the pandemic and the company's 30th anniversary, Northern Broadsides Theatre Company toured the York Theatre Royal from 26 - 26 March, putting on numerous performances of Shakespeare's As You Like It with a multi-cultural, gender diverse cast.
Described as Shakespeare's "most musical and much-loved comedy", the cast of the play have been revelling in the complaint, proudly tackling any question of their northern accents head on.
This is the best birthday present anyone could have given me 😂 😂 If you too wish to harm your ears by hearing Northern Actors saying Shakespeare Northernly then do come watch us in @NBroadsides#AsYouLikeIt We are going all over the country intent on doing serious RP damage https://t.co/wuPfbnxcmD
It really does appear that the only person that believes northern voices aren't supposed to be in Shakespeare is the complaint in question- with not a single response online taking their side.
As You Like It by Northern Broadsides Theatre Company is continuing to tour around the UK throughout spring and summer 2022, including plenty of performances here in Yorkshire.
The theatre company are due to take over Leeds Playhouse from Tuesday 17 May - Saturday 21 May 2022 and Harrogate Theatre in July.
Feature Image- Northern Broadsides
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Yorkshire veterans Shed Seven set for 10th anniversary of Shedcember shows
Yorkshire-born group, Shed Seven, are set to bring a very special edition of their 'Shedcember' live shows to the likes of Leeds, Sheffield, and more as they celebrate 10 years of the now annual tour.
The beloved British band and alternative rock veterans have been around for more than three and a half decades at this point, and for nearly a third of those, these lads have been putting on regular winter gigs for their loyal fan base.
Having developed a fervent cult following during that time, Shed Seven's dedicated run of November and December dates has become a bit of a phenomenon, and since 2025 was one of their most significant 18-month periods ever, they're toasting recent success at the end of this calendar year.
If you're 'Shed Ed', you'll already know all about this event; if not, get to know...
Announcing this year's 10th anniversary tour - fittingly dubbed 'Shedcember X - alongside a new short film/teaser written and directed by long-serving guitarist, Paul Banks, those who have been listening since the start
Equally, thanks to this would-be trailer, even those who've never been to one of the shows or are yet to fully dive into their discography have had their attention caught.
Focusing on their die-hard crowds who now make sure to attend each Shedcember night, if not every single one of their gigs whenever they come to town, the mini social media movie captures just how passionate their audiences are even after all this time.
Part of the reason that the York-founded outfit has been enjoying somewhat of a resurgence of late is as a result of back-to-back number one albums
Notching the top spot for their A Matter Of Time in January 2024, a whole 29 years on from their maiden release (the longest gap between a debut and a no.1 record in UK history), they then did it again with Liquid Gold, which saw some of their biggest hits remastered and reimagined with orchestral backing.
These two massive and long-overdue moments of recognition arguably deserve a tour all of their own, but we will absolutely take Shedcember X, which will feature a number of shows across the region.
Announcing an extensive run of performances for the de facto festival, the 10th anniversary edition of Shed Seven's - we've also highlighted all of the Northern dates for you.
Claire’s shutting down all standalone shops in UK and Ireland
Danny Jones
In another hit to the high streets, Claire's Accessories is shutting up shop across the UK and Ireland after entering into administration yet again.
Falling into an unfortunate financial status for the second time in less than a year, Claire's will be shutting down all of their standalone stores across Britain, along with their IE branches.
A total of 154 stores will soon disappear, with more than a thousand people set to be put out of work.
Once a mainstay up and down the country, the accessory shop known for all things jewellery, piercings and more has ceased trading effective immediately.
Announced at the start of the week and the end of the first full month of Q2, it was confirmed that Claire's closed their final locations on Monday, 27 April.
With administrators, Kroll, appointed to wrap up business proceedings, an estimated 1,300 English, Irish, Scottish and Welsh workers have now lost their jobs.
Founded in America way back in 1961, Claire's has enjoyed a presence across the Atlantic for more than three decades.
However, with various other contemporaries and cheaper online options having appeared over the years, they've struggled not just to remain profitable but to compete full stop.
They filed for bankruptcy in the US in August 2025 after having already concluded operations in Spain, Belgium, and the Netherlands.
For many, the outcome isn't all that surprising, but it will nevertheless be a sad loss for many who have seen multiple generations visit these venues over the years.
Sophie Smith -
28th March 2022 
