Andrew O’Neill is set to bring The History of Punk to York for a one-date comedy performance at Theatre@41 on Saturday, 5 September 2026.
The Visit York listing confirms the venue as Theatre@41, YO31 7PB, York. A start time and ticket price are not listed in the source information, but the event is marked for booking through the Visit York website and is recommended for ages 14 and over.
The York date confirmed for Theatre@41
| Detail | Confirmed information |
|---|---|
| Event | Andrew O’Neill: The History of Punk |
| Date | Saturday, 5 September 2026 |
| Time | Not listed by the source |
| Venue | Theatre@41, York, YO31 7PB |
| Price | Not listed by the source |
| Booking | Book tickets via Visit York website |
| Recommended age | 14+ |
The show is billed as a comedy performance rather than a straight music history talk, with O’Neill framing punk through stand-up and performance. The source describes it as punk rock stand-up comedy from the cult comedian behind A History Of Heavy Metal.
For York audiences, the compact Theatre@41 setting places the event in a local theatre rather than a large concert hall, which fits the billed format: a performer-led show built around stories, attitude and the tangled history of punk.
From The Stooges to Pussy Riot
The Visit York description gives the range of the material: The Stooges, Pussy Riot, Amebix and X-Ray Spex are all named in the event copy. That spread points to a show moving across decades and scenes rather than staying with the most familiar punk headlines.
O’Neill’s approach is described as a “full-volume love letter to punk”, with the listing adding the line: “Punk’s not dead!” The quoted endorsements on the source page include Alan Moore calling it “a loud and thoroughly engrossing love story” and Lee Dorrian of Napalm Death describing it as “a masterclass”.
The performer is also listed as having appeared on Good Omens, Nevermind The Buzzcocks and Steve Coogan’s Saxondale. Those credits help place the show for readers who know O’Neill from television as well as from live comedy.
Who the show is likely to suit
The clearest audience signal is the 14+ recommendation. That makes the event unsuitable for younger children, but potentially relevant for older teenagers and adults interested in comedy, alternative music, punk culture or performance-led music history.
The title will naturally catch readers looking for a music event in York, but the listing places it under theatre and comedy. Anyone expecting a gig should note that the confirmed format is a comedy performance built around punk history, not a band performance.
The source does not provide accessibility, transport, food, stall or running-time details. Readers who need those specifics should check directly before booking.
Booking details listed by Visit York
Visit York lists the event as bookable through its website and gives Theatre@41 as the location. The source also shows the box office email address as boxoffice@41monkgate.co.uk.
No ticket price is included in the supplied event listing. The confirmed practical details are the date, York venue, 14+ recommendation and booking route through Visit York.
Source: Visit York Events
Source check Source check
This preview uses the event details supplied in the Visit York listing and does not add unlisted pricing, timing or access information.
- Confirmed the event title as Andrew O'Neill: The History of Punk.
- Checked the listed date as 5 September 2026.
- Checked the venue as Theatre@41 in York.
- Checked the recommended age as 14+ and noted that price and start time are not listed.
- Source
- Visit York Events
- Scope
- York
- Updated
- 2026-06-29 16:45
Source check
Report a trust issue
Send a clear signal to community moderation if the source, facts or context need review.
Comments