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A Formula One driver comes out of retirement to mentor and team up with a younger driver.
Approximately 2 Hours 35 mins
Step into the wonderful world of The Wind in the Willows, adapted by the acclaimed playwright Mike Kenny and brought to life by the brilliant SJT Youth Theatre. Join Mole, Ratty, Badger, and the irrepressible Toad on a heart-warming adventure filled with friendship, mischief and lots of messing about in boats! Kenneth Grahame’s The Wind in the Willows, written in 1908, has been loved by generations. A perfect treat for all the family.
Approximately 1 Hour 20 mins
Martin is a legendary ballad singer and guitarist who has influenced generations of artists, including Bob Dylan and Paul Simon, while Eliza has been twice-nominated for the Mercury Music Prize and a multiple-award winner at the BBC Radio Two Folk awards.Martin released a wonderful new solo record Transform Me Then Into A Fish, marking his 84th birthday in May 2025, celebrating his incredible career, and offering a full circle moment in his music journey as he revisits material from his very first (eponymous) solo record released in 1965.
Approximately 1 Hour 50 mins
As Spike is inducted into Jimmy Crystal's gang on the mainland, Dr. Kelson makes a discovery that could alter the world
This is a story about passive aggressive letter writing, early morning jet washing and making a house a home. It’s about those who live, laugh and love metres from us, but who really, we barely know at all. A couple run through the rain to catch a bus.A man stares at a blank laptop screen in desperation.A woman opens an envelope to find a photo inside.A new house on a new street with new neighbours.A roughly seventy-two minute show, read from a little black book, by a scruffy, bearded, glasses-wearing man in a red check shirt and black jeans who does not own a pressure washer. A new storytelling show by Sam Freeman (Every Little Hope You Ever Dreamed, Every Time I Close My Eyes).
Approximately 1 Hour 25 mins
London, 1901. As the British Empire wages war in the name of a Queen whose health is failing, a series of mysterious events reveals a crack in the high corridors of power. A crack that threatens to destabilise monarchy, government and Empire. And at its centre, controlling the flow of information and influence, a shadowy figure plans a final deadly move.Drawn into the game and unsure who to trust, Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson find themselves confronting figures from their past in a desperate race against time, aware that the most powerful person in the world could be in the pocket of one of the most corrupt. But just how much is Holmes willing to sacrifice as he faces ‘checkmate’?A thrilling adventure based on the work of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Sherlock Holmes: The Hunt for Moriarty is a world premiere combining powerful performances, a
Approximately 2 Hours 40 mins
One of the most watched NT Live releases of all time. Academy Award-winner Helen Mirren plays Queen Elizabeth II in the much-anticipated return of the Olivier Award–winning hit production, that inspired Netflix’s The Crown.
In turn of the century London, a magical nanny employs music and adventure to help two neglected children become closer to their father.
Approximately 2 Hours 13 mins
A beautiful young woman takes her father's place as the prisoner of a mysterious beast, who wishes to marry her.French with English subtitles
Approximately 1 Hour 36 mins
A struggling young woman is relieved by the chance for a fresh start as a maid for a wealthy couple. Soon, she discovers that the family's secrets are far more dangerous than her own.
Approximately 2 Hours 11 mins
After losing their son Hamnet to plague, Agnes and William Shakespeare grapple with grief in 16th-century England. A healer, Agnes must find strength to care for her surviving children while processing her devastating loss.
Approximately 2 Hours 5 mins
The peasant girl Giselle has fallen in love with Albrecht. When she discovers that he is actually a nobleman promised to another, she kills herself in despair. Her spirit joins the Wilis: the vengeful ghosts of women hell-bent on killing any man who crosses their path in a dance to the death. Wracked with guilt, Albrecht visits Giselle’s grave, where he must face the Wilis – and Giselle’s ghost.Peter Wright’s 1985 production of this quintessential Romantic ballet is a classic of The Royal Ballet repertory. Set to Adolphe Adam’s evocative score and with atmospheric designs by John Macfarlane, Giselle conjures up the earthly and otherworldly realms in a tale of love, betrayal and redemption.
Approximately 3 Hours 30 mins
Daisy and Luke are twins navigating life in a high-rise estate, where ambition and self-doubt collide. Both twins have labels thrust upon them: Daisy the “idiot” and Luke the “genius”. But will their bond and shared dream of flying launch them up together or crash them apart?Based on conversations with young people across the UK and written by Debris Stevenson (Poet in da Corner, Royal Court), My Brother’s a Genius combines poetry, grime and dance to explore neurodiversity, sibling rivalry, and the weight of expectations.
Approximately 0 Hour 55 mins
hakespeare’s OTHELLO rages to life like never before in an explosive new production starring David Harewood OBE (Homeland, Best of Enemies), Toby Jones OBE (Mr Bates vs the Post Office, Detectorists), Caitlin FitzGerald (Succession, Masters of Sex), Vinette Robinson (Boiling Point) and Luke Treadaway (A Street Cat Named Bob). Directed by Tony Award-winner Tom Morris OBE (War Horse, Dr Semmelweis, The Grinning Man) with music by PJ Harvey, this epic story of manipulation, jealousy and toxic masculinity explores the darker side of power, rage and desire.
Approximately 2 Hours 45 mins
“Renaissance Man in a Jazz World” Sam Jewison returns to the Stephen Joseph Theatre with his sell-out solo EFG London Jazz Festival show celebrating a titan of Broadway and Hollywood’s golden age: Cole Porter.Appearing fresh from New York’s Lincoln Center, the singer and pianist casts his acclaimed interpretation over evergreen songs that have come to define the Great American Songbook. “I’ve Got You Under My Skin”, “Night and Day”, “I Concentrate on You”, and “Just One of Those Things”, feature alongside other reimagined highlights from Porter’s trailblazing musicals, including “High Society”, “Anything Goes”, and “Kiss Me, Kate”.Jewison’s vocal prowess and pianistic virtuosity has seen him tour internationally. His kaleidoscopic interpretation of music that inspired such legendary artists as Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, and Oscar Peterson, fuses elements of jazz improvisation and classical music with traditional popular song, resulting in a captivating display of artistry.He headlined the 2020 ReGeneration Festival in Florence and 2021 BBC Radio 3 Christmas Special, playing the award-winning Nevill Holt Opera House in 2022 and the 2024 Rame Lahaj International Opera Festival in Pristina in 2024. Jewison has performed at iconic London venues, including the West End’s Crazy Coqs, Camden’s famous Jazz Café, Westminster Abbey, and the Royal Opera House. He made his ROH recital debut in 2022 with “The Composer in Hollywood”, returning in 2024 with “The Composer on Broadway”.
Approximately 2 Hours
An intimate exploration of family, memories, and the reconciliatory power of art.
Celebrating the 250th anniversary of their births, this unmissable new documentary explores Turner and Constable’s intertwined lives and legacies alongside the groundbreaking Tate exhibition.Two of Britain’s greatest painters, J.M.W. Turner and John Constable were also the greatest of rivals. Born within a year of each other, both used landscape painting to reflect the changing world around them. Tate Britain is bringing these two greats together for a groundbreaking exhibition, in London from November 2025 to April 2026, and Exhibition on Screen once again has exclusive and privileged access to bring their extraordinary art and remarkable stories to the big screen in February so that you can enjoy both film and exhibition together. Discover unexpected sides to both artists with intimate views of sketchbooks and personal items and insights from leading experts.Turner’s blazing sunsets and sublime scenes from his travels and Constable’s idealised depictions of beloved places from home whipped the public of the time into a frenzy of enthusiasm. Constable represents the very best of the old school of realism and pastoral nostalgia; Turner, an exciting new way of depicting emotion and dreamlike impressions. Critics compared their starkly different styles to a clash of ‘fire and water’. Don’t miss this opportunity to see these greats side-by-side, as they so often were in life, on the big screen for the first time.
A decade ago, a two-foot-tall puppet took on the world - and he’s still fighting.After touring 20+ countries and delighting thousands of audiences, Meet Fred returns to the UK for its 10th anniversary tour. This darkly hilarious, critically acclaimed production follows Fred, a cloth puppet just trying to live an ordinary life - get a job, find love, be part of society. But with his Puppetry Living Allowance under threat, Fred’s world spirals out of control. How do you hold on to independence when the system pulls the strings?With biting wit, razor-sharp political satire, and moments of unexpected tenderness, Meet Fred is an unmissable comedy that has resonated with audiences across the globe. Created by award-winning inclusive theatre company Hijinx, the show features a stellar cast of performers with and without learning disabilities and/or autism, whose lived experiences bring depth and authenticity to Fred’s struggle.Celebrating 10 years of making audiences laugh, gasp, and rethink the world around them, Meet Fred is as urgent and relevant today as ever.
Trying to leave their troubled lives behind, twin brothers return to their hometown to start again, only to discover that an even greater evil is waiting to welcome them back.
Approximately 2 Hours 17 mins
Nella Racksole wants steak and beer for her birthday treat, but these are not on the menu of the exclusive Grand Babylon Hotel – so her American Railroad Millionaire father obligingly buys the chef… the kitchen… the entire hotel.However, The Grand Babylon is not all it seems, and Theodore Racksole soon discovers there’s more than a juicy steak on his plate – with kidnapping and murder for starters!Have Theodore and Nella bitten off more than they can chew?The Grand Babylon Hotel is a rollicking comedy thriller, with a virtuoso cast of five bringing you many faces, chases, glamour, intrigue, and a couple of German princes thrown in for good measure.A riotous evening out!
Approximately 2 Hours 20 mins
Dr. Victor Frankenstein, a brilliant but egotistical scientist, brings a creature to life in a monstrous experiment that ultimately leads to the undoing of both the creator and his tragic creation.
Approximately 2 Hours 30 mins
An adaption of the musical, in a modern-day song-and-dance recreation of the Gospel of St. Matthew.
Approximately 1 Hour 38 mins
After the death of his employer forces him out of the only home he's ever known, a simpleminded, sheltered gardener becomes an unlikely trusted advisor to a powerful tycoon and an insider in Washington politics.
Approximately 2 Hours 10 mins
Star of BBC’s Upstart Crow, 8 Out of 10 Cats, The Friday Night Project and Dave’s One Night Stand.“He’s a man with genuinely funny bones” — The Sunday TimesSince winning the prestigious Channel 4 So You Think You’re Funny Award at the Edinburgh Festival in 1998, Rob Rouse has toured the world for the last 27 years! Fortunately, over a quarter of a century in ‘the biz’ hasn’t made him (me – obviously I’m writing this) in the slightest bit sensible, and he’s (I am) absolutely delighted to be coming to the SJT.Funny Bones is Rob’s brand-new stand-up show: a relentlessly funny and daft evening of comedy, from a one-man whirlwind who pulls the audience into his craftily spun tall tales with bucketfuls of manic energy, first-class stagecraft, eerily convincing characters, and a barrage of brilliant one-liners.
Marty Mauser, a young man with a dream no one respects, goes to hell and back in pursuit of greatness.
Scarborough has long had a thriving music scene, and this event celebrates how that scene has been documented on Film and photography. For this event we are excited for the first time to partner with Yorkshire Coast Gigs and Beck view Studios to present a night of Scarborough made music videos for local and international bands, Q and A with the makers, and live acousitc performances from Orchard, Beth Pilling and Nalgo Bay. We will also be launching a new zine in collaboration with Photo Scarborough, which explores some of the DIY gig photography in the town. Join us for this unique launch to Scarborough Film Festival 2026!
Approximately 1 Hour 35 mins
The Stimming Pool is a unique documentary film exploring a world shaped by neurodiverse perspectives.The narrative unfolds through an autistic camera, capturing diverse subjects navigating environments both challenging and comforting.
Approximately 1 Hour 7 mins
Since the 1970s, English photographer Martin Parr has held up a sometimes tender, sometimes critical and always mischievous mirror to our times, forcing us to take a hard look at how consumer society has shaped our lives. Discover the maverick behind some of the most iconic images of the past century on an intimate and exclusive road trip across England with the uncompromising Parr, whose subjects, frames and colours have revolutionised contemporary photography. This screening will be intorduced by Photo Scarborough, and there will be a series of Historic Scarborough photographs avalible to view after the screening in the lobby.
Approximately 1 Hour 6 mins
Do you remember Little Voice filming in Scarborough? Now is your chance to see it back on the big screen. The story follows Laura, who hides in her room until thrust into the spotlight, but will she ever find her true voice. The film has an iconic cast including Jane Horrocks, Michael Caine and Ewan McGregor and is one not to be missed. The film will be preceeded by a joyful performance from the Tuesday Funky Choir, and join us after the screening over the road at the Railway Club for a good old dance with Solidarity Social.
Approximately 1 Hour 33 mins
Join us for a Saturday morning family film, it follows a young Belgian girl living in 1960s Japan uses her big imagination to explore the world around her in this animated coming-of-age drama.
Approximately 1 Hour 17 mins
Our annual competition of regional shorts, celebrates the amazing talent of local filmmakers. Chosen from over 50 submissions, these films cross different genres from animation to fiction to documentry. They tell stories from angry cars to outdoor swimming, pigeon keeping to skateboarding. Come along to get inspired and watch amazing storytelling from across the region. Join us in the SJT bar afterwards for a drink and to meet other creatives/filmmakers.
Approximately 1 Hour
Filmmaker Stephanie Johnes follows the incredible and inspirational story of Brazilian big wave surfer Maya Gabeira in her award-winning documentary.When Maya, having always dreamed of surfing giant waves, attempts to surf the infamous big wave of Nazaré, Portugal, and nearly drowns in the process, it is the beginning of an arduous and inspiring story. This screening is supported by Secret Spot, and will be followed by a Q & A with local surf community
To mark The Selecter performing at Scarborough Punk Festival. We present a captivating documentary chronicling the life and career of Pauline Black, lead singer of The Selecter. Over four decades, Pauline became a trailblazer in music and an outspoken advocate for racial equality. Through intimate interviews, archival footage, and a powerful soundtrack, the documentary explores Pauline’s lasting legacy and its relevance today, especially in discussions of race, gender, and identity. The screening will feature a live introduction from Pauline Black.
Approximately 1 Hour 32 mins
An exclusive preview of the new film by Mark Jenkin (director of Bait, which was previously screened at SFF in 2023). A haunted time-travelling odyssey brings a long-lost ship unexpectedly back to harbour, only for a new crew to set sail and re-enter the past. With an all star cast including George MacKay and Callum Turner, be prepared to dip into a murky mystery set along the stunning Cornish Coastline.
Approximately 1 Hour 54 mins
A hilarious fast-paced musical whodunit, Murder For Two is a madcap murder mystery with a twist. Two actors play thirteen characters… and the piano. They put the laughter into manslaughter!When famous novelist Arthur Whitney is found dead at his birthday party, it’s time to call in the detectives. The only problem is, they’re out of town. Enter Officer Marcus Moscowicz, a neighbourhood cop who dreams of climbing the ranks. With the clock ticking, it’s up to Marcus to prove his super sleuthing skills and solve the crime before the real detective arrives.This award-winning Broadway show is gloriously silly, devilishly clever and fantastically funny.
A chance to watch the vibrant 1979 documentary portrait of dub poet and activist Linton Kwesi Johnson, fighting racism with the spoken word on the streets of 1970s Brixton, directed by Franco Rosso(Babylon). The film will be introduced by local dub/reggae sound system 'Rebel Radics', who will also be doing a strictly vinyl DJ set after both music screenings.
Approximately 0 Hour 45 mins
Lauded as the definitive hip hop documentary of its era, 1983’s Style Wars became iconic for capturing the moment the graffiti scene rose in prominence before becoming an international phenomenon. The film follows early-days graffiti writers from the streets of New York into their homes and meeting their families, alongside interviews with ‘talking heads’ authority figures such as spokespeople from the mayor’s office.This screening will be introudced by music producer, writer and illustrator k.i.s.t.a, and a gallery of graffitti/illustration will be on display and you will beable to have a go yourself.
Approximately 1 Hour 10 mins
Based on Denis Johnson's beloved novella, Train Dreams is the moving portrait of Robert Grainier, a logger and railroad worker who leads a life of unexpected depth and beauty in the rapidly-changing America of the early 20th Century.
Approximately 1 Hour 42 mins
Raised by a scheming dwarf and unaware of his true family origins, a young man embarks on an epic journey. Soon, destiny brings him face-to-face with a shattered sword, a fearsome dragon and the cursed ring it guards, and a Valkyrie forced into enchanted slumber...Moments of transcendent beauty and heroic triumph sparkle in the third chapter of Wagner’s Ring cycle, brought to life under Barrie Kosky’s inspired eye following his spectacular Das Rheingold (2023) and Die Walküre (2025). Andreas Schager, in his much-anticipated debut with The Royal Opera, stars as Siegfried’s titular hero, alongside Christopher Maltman’s towering Wanderer, Peter Hoare’s treacherous Mime and Elisabet Strid’s radiant Brünnhilde. Antonio Pappano conducts, drawing out the unspoken tensions and ethereal mysticism of Wagner’s dynamic score.
Approximately 5 Hours 30 mins
In 1977, a technology expert flees from a mysterious past and returns to his hometown of Recife in search of peace. He soon realizes that the city is far from being the refuge he seeks.
Approximately 2 Hours 41 mins
When their evil enemy resurfaces after 16 years, a group of ex-revolutionaries reunite to rescue the daughter of one of their own.
A tour of the SJT taking you behind the scenes and into the hidden nooks and crannies of our historic building. We'll take you backstage, to areas which aren't open to the public and tell you the story of how an Art Deco Odeon cinema became a theatre in-the-round with a slightly smaller cinema upstairs. You'll also get a behind the scenes peek at the play we're currently producing.
Two conspiracy-obsessed young men kidnap the high-powered CEO of a major company, convinced that she is an alien intent on destroying planet Earth.
A magical children's adventure through some of the world’s most loved fairytales, packed with energy, big bold dance moves and a fair bit of silliness!
Approximately 0 Hour 50 mins
A one-off concert performance of Stiles & Drewe's award-winning adaptation of one of the world's most beloved fables, The Ugly Duckling, raising money for the SJT.Ugly looks quite a bit different from his darling duckling brothers and sisters. The other animals on the farm are quick to notice and point this out, despite his mother's protective flapping. Feeling rather foul about himself, the little fowl finds himself on an adventure of self-discovery, all the while unknowingly outwitting a very hungry Cat. Along the way, Ugly meets a whole flock of unique characters and finds out that being different is not a bad thing to be.The original production of Stiles & Drewe's musical Honk! opened at the SJT in 1997. Since then, it’s winged its way around the world in over 8,000 productions winning multiple awards including the 2000 Olivier Award for Best Musical.The SJT is a Registered Charity (253606). All money raised will go towards our New Work Fund, helping us put brand new work on our stages and nurture new talent.
Neil Gore, presents a one-person version of the classic novel by Robert Tressell featuring projection, political conjuring tricks, live music and song. Meet the famous characters and enjoy the scenes, speeches and songs, featuring the Great Money Trick as its centrepiece.This enduring and absorbing classic story of a year in the life of a group of Edwardian painters and decorators is brought to life by Neil Gore using his extensive knowledge of the book and the play, having performed it in many versions over forty years.'The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists' follows a group of workers as they renovate ‘The Cave’, a three-storey town house, for Mayor Sweater. It traces their hardships and struggles for survival in a complacent and stagnating Edwardian England. These workers are the ‘philanthropists’ who throw themselves into back-breaking work for poverty wages in order to generate profit for their masters. They are joined by artist Owen, whose spirited attacks on the dishonesty of Capitalism along with his Socialist vision, highlights the exploitation in their workplace but also focuses on the inequality in society as a whole.
Approximately 1 Hour 30 mins
Hoping to push Britain to the forefront of aviation, a London publisher organizes an international air race across the English Channel, but must contend with two entrants vying for his daughter, as well as national rivalries and cheating.
Approximately 2 Hours 12 mins
Bryan Cranston (Breaking Bad) and Marianne Jean-Baptiste (Hard Truths) feature in a five-star, triumphantly acclaimed new production of Arthur Miller’s classic play, from visionary director Ivo Van Hove (A View from the Bridge). One family, the heart of the American dream. When wartime delivers profits for Joe, it comes at a price when his partner is charged with criminal manufacturing deals, and his eldest son goes missing in action. Will peacetime bring peace of mind, or will he be confronted by the consequence of his actions? Filmed live from the West End, Paapa Essiedu (I May Destroy You), Tom Glynn-Carney (House of the Dragon), and Hayley Squires (I, Daniel Blake) also feature in this disturbingly prescient play.
Approximately 2 Hours 15 mins
Princess Pamina has been captured. Her mother, the Queen of the Night, tasks the young Prince Tamino with her daughter’s rescue. But when Tamino and his friendly sidekick, Papageno, embark on their adventure, they soon learn that when it comes to the quest for love, nothing is as it really seems. Guided by a magic flute, they encounter monsters, villains, and a mysterious brotherhood of men – but help, it turns out, comes when you least expect it.Mozart’s fantastical opera glitters in David McVicar’s enchanting production. A star cast including Julia Bullock as Pamina, Amitai Pati as Tamino, Huw Montague Rendall as Papageno, Kathryn Lewek as the Queen of the Night, and Soloman Howard as Sarastro, led by French conductor Marie Jacquot in her Covent Garden debut.
K is struggling. At 18, he’s living in a world where everyone is rushing full-steam ahead but himself. He’s trapped in a small English Everytown; a self-proclaimed ‘rain-soaked paradise’ in the bottom of a Yorkshire valley. A town of two sides: old versus new, indigenous versus gentrified. And yet there's still nowhere that seems to fit K. In a last attempt to understand and reconnect, he revisits the pivotal moments of his life but is left paralysed at the prospect of a future where his voice can’t be heard.Where do young men stand in a world that seems to have no place for them?
In this drama, based on real events which took place during the 2024 conflict in the Gaza Strip, a five-year-old girl uses a phone to call for help when she is trapped inside a car with her dead family members.
Approximately 1 Hour 29 mins
Disaster strikes at the Scarborough ODEON! The projector has gone Bang! and Alan the projectionist is stuck in a real-life game of Mission: Impossible with the wiring. Step forward Andy and... Andy! Ushers by day, movie stars by accident, ready to act out the greatest hits of the silver screen. With Sheila (off popcorn) directing like Gone With the Wind and Mr Arbuthnot, the Cinema Manager, losing the plot faster than Fast & Furious, the show must go on! Can our hapless heroes keep the crowd from making a Great Escape—or will this sequel flop harder than Cats? You'll have to join the members of the SJT Drama Club and Youth Theatre to find out!
Approximately 1 Hour 15 mins
Five Fishermen. £53 million of cocaine. An ongoing fight for justice. Deadman and playwright Liam Patrick Harrison’s powerful, poignant and poetic debut production that asks the fundamental question - innocent fishermen or international drug smugglers?
Approximately 1 Hour 5 mins
A screenwriter develops a dangerous relationship with a faded film star determined to make a triumphant return.
Funny Girl is the bittersweet musical comedy telling the story of the indomitable Fanny Brice (a role made famous by Barbra Streisand), a girl from the Lower East Side who dreamed of a life on the stage and her tempestuous relationship with entrepreneur and gambler Nick Arnstein. Fanny became one of the most beloved performers in history, shining brighter than the brightest lights of Broadway.The classic musical features one of the most iconic scores of all time by Jule Styne and Bob Merrill, an updated book from Harvey Fierstein based on the original classic by Isobel Lennart, and direction from Tony® Award winnier Michael Mayer. The musical is set in and around New York City just before and following World War I where Ziegfeld Follies star Fanny Brice awaits the return of her husband from prison, and reflects on their life together. Their story is told as a flashback.This critically acclaimed production features Sheridan Smith in “an unforgettable star turn” (The Times) and a host of iconic musical numbers including ‘People’, ‘I’m The Greatest Star’ and ‘Don’t Rain On My Parade’. A love letter to the theatre, the show has the whole shebang!Following its record-breaking, sell-out run at Menier Chocolate Factory and in London’s West End, Funny Girl was captured by Digital Theatre live at Manchester’s Palace Theatre on the last night of its national tour
Following her acclaimed 2024 company debut in Puccini’s Madama Butterfly, soprano Asmik Grigorian returns to the Met as Tatiana, the lovestruck young heroine in this ardent operatic adaptation of Pushkin. Baritone Igor Golovatenko reprises his portrayal of the urbane Onegin, who realizes his affection for her all too late. The Met’s evocative production, directed by Tony Award–winner Deborah Warner, “offers a beautifully detailed reading of … Tchaikovsky’s lyrical romance” (The Telegraph).
Approximately 4 Hours 5 mins
Tall Stories’ much-loved magical, musical adaptation of the classic picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler returns by popular demand, celebrating the show’s 25th anniversary.On a daring adventure in search of hazelnuts, Mouse meets the cunning Fox, the eccentric old Owl and the high-spirited Snake. Will the story of the scary Gruffalo save Mouse from ending up as dinner for these hungry woodland creatures? After all, there’s no such thing as a Gruffalo – is there?
Franz Woyzeck is a soldier trapped in poverty, bullied by his superiors and tormented by voices. To earn extra money, he signs up for medical experiments run by the military doctor. Soon he’s losing his grip on reality and is pushed to the very edge of sanity. Raw and unforgettable, Woyzeck is a haunting exploration of love, jealousy and the forces that drive us over the edge. Woyzeck is considered to be one of the first modern plays, a naturalistic tragedy and a social critique about a soldier driven to madness. Daniel Kramer’s striking adaptation of Georg Büchner’s unfinished masterpiece is brought vividly to life by the acclaimed Stephen Joseph Theatre Young Company.
Raven is delighted to be returning to celebrate the joy, happinessand wonder of springtime.This uplifting, six-piece, multi-instrumental band will take you on a musical journey with their original songs and traditional music to welcome this lovely season. Tickets include refreshments. The SJT is a Registered Charity (253606) – the money raised will go towards our work in the local community.
Frida Kahlo is a phenomenon. She is arguably the world’s favourite female artist – beloved by young and old. Exhibition on Screen’s award-winning film – first released during covid to a restricted audience - is back by popular demand with an exciting new addition from the blockbuster transatlantic exhibition from Tate Britain and MFA Houston 'Frida Kahlo: the Making of an Icon'. Back in the cinemas in May 2026, one month before the Tate exhibition opens, allowing audiences to watch both the film and see the show.Who was Frida Kahlo? Everyone knows her face but who was the woman behind the bright colours, the big brows and the floral crowns? Take a journey through the life of a true icon, discover her art, and uncover the true story of her rebellious, passionate and turbulent life.Making use of the latest technology to deliver previously unimaginable quality, we take an in-depth look at key works throughout her career. Using letters Kahlo wrote to guide us, this definitive film reveals her deepest emotions and unlocks the secrets and symbolism contained within her art.Exhibition on Screen’s trademark combination of interviews with those who knew her and world experts, commentary and a detailed exploration of her art, combined with new special bonus footage from the 2026 Tate exhibition, delivers a treasure trove of colour and emotion. This personal and intimate film offers privileged access to her works, her home, her studio and highlights the source of her feverish creativity, her resilience and her unmatched lust for life, beauty and revolution.Created in close collaboration with world experts and those who knew her.Additional new material from the curators of the groundbreaking new Tate Britain and MFA Houston exhibition.
New Year’s Eve, 1959.Decades after answering the call, two women separated by the war meet again as the rain hammers down on the windows of The Spitfire pub.As we hear their story, we’re transported back to a time when female pioneers defied expectations and soared through the skies.Spitfire Girls is inspired by the extraordinary true stories of the women who dared to fly during WWII and the incredible bond that tied them together. Funny and heart-warming, this is an untold story of strength, courage and loss. But above all else, hope.
A fading matinee idol helps a young singer and actress find fame, even as age and alcoholism send his own career on a downward spiral.
Approximately 2 Hours 48 mins
Every night in New Delhi, Uday Kumar (UK) answers panicked calls to the Goldmine Crypto GB Helpline fantasising about being British himself, filling his YouTube channel with visions of a sophisticated new life of affluence, fish and chips and tea with the royals. Then a chance conversation one tea break reveals how he might make it all a reality. And At dawn a mere week later, he leaves the call centre for ever and boards his first ever flight, to take his place amongst the English.What happens next is the subject of Mohit Mathur’s hilarious and poignant one- man- play of high hopes humbled in Hounslow and an Influencer stripped of influence amidst the brutal reality of the UK care sector, asking how and why, each year, hundreds of young men like UK vanish without trace. A rare chance to rethink much you’ve assumed about those who hope to live amongst us in a first piece from an exciting new playwright and west end performer, in collaboration with one the UKs most experienced theatre makers.
Nicola Coughlan (Bridgerton) joins Éanna Hardwicke (The Sixth Commandment) and Siobhán McSweeney (Derry Girls) in John Millington Synge’s riveting play of youth and self-discovery.
A TRIBUTE TO THE AWARD-WINNING FOLK-ROCK BAND MUMFORD & SONSThe Mumford & Sons Story recreates the incredible tale of the floor-stomping folk-rock band who took the world by storm. Four masterful live musicians come together in waistcoats, skinny jeans and bushy beards to celebrate the best of Mumford & Sons’ iconic music and their explosive rise to fame. “SOUNDED JUST LIKE THEM!”With all the very best hits, including Little Lion Man, I Will Wait, The Cave, Rushmere and many more, this is a stomp and holler not to be missed!
A day in the lives of two convenience clerks named Dante and Randal as they annoy customers, discuss movies, and play hockey on the store roof.
Daniel was determined to handle his Big Breakup with the grace of Julia Roberts. He didn’t. Join him as he navigates dating in your 30s, Le Creuset addiction and 12-step skincare routines, all while trying very hard to emanate love and light.Described by Rolling Stone as ‘utterly hilarious and effortlessly charismatic’, award-winning stand-up Daniel is best known for his viral comedy videos, which are enjoyed by millions of women and gays online.His critically-acclaimed debut show Villain toured internationally, including a sell-out run at New York’s SoHo Playhouse and London's legendary Clapham Grand. He co-hosts the podcast Welcome To Hell with fellow comic Dane Buckley, which debuted in Apple and Spotify's Top 10 comedy charts, and he is the author of the hit book Bedtime Stories for Privileged Children.
WHAT YOU'LL EXPERIENCEPrepare for an unforgettable evening with Liverpool's charismatic Tim Lucas! The man who truly knows how to put it all together. With standup comedy, quality vocals and eye-catching dancing, this lively show promises a delightful blend of laughter, nostalgia, and sensational music. Supported by a top-class band, fabulous guest singers and dancers. For one night only, Tim brings his unique talent and comic style to you! Get ready to Rock ’n’ Roll, Swing in your seats, groove to the sound of Motown and sing along to some irresistible hits that will make this a night to remember.
Follow Will, Keane, Robyn and Tom through the outrageous events of the night before as they take a look beneath the showing off and realise it’s time they get out and grow up... they might just have to find their shoes first! This hilarious exploration of the hopes and dreams of young people is told through a mix of physical theatre and stand-up comedy and has performed all over the world since its multi-award recognised run at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe
Remember these timeless classics? Dreadlock Holiday, Mr Blue Sky, I’m Mandy Fly Me, Evil Woman, The Things We Do for Love, Wild West Hero, Life is a Minestrone, Living Thing, Art for Art’s Sake, Telephone Line, I’m Not In Love… just a few of the massive global hits that make up the enduring repertoire of two of the best loved bands of all time - 10cc and The Electric Light Orchestra. Their songs have become worldwide rock classics and radio staples over the passing decades and have remained in the hearts of millions of fans! 10CCLO are the only tribute band to cover both of these iconic bands' repertoires together in one fantastic show. We don’t dress up or wear wigs to look like the original artists, but we do try to replicate their often complex and demanding music as closely as possible with big vocal harmonies and orchestral textures.
A wily Roman slave schemes to earn his freedom by romantically uniting his master with a courtesan. But matters get complicated and he ends up dragging in his neighbors around him, leading to chaos.
The Four Horsemen of Rising Crime, Global Warming, AI and Culture Wars are galloping towards us. Are we on the road to hell? And can we avoid the potholes? In his brand new tour show ‘Fair Cop’ Alfie has the antidote to the breakdown of law and order, fake news and the price of baked beans.He’s encountered more than his fair share of egotistical dictators in his policing career and learnt when pragmatism, and more than a dash of laughter, can defuse even the most menacing showdown.Join Alfie as he’s saddles up to see off those bullies on their pesky ponies. Doomsday is no laughing matter but this show certainly is.
AFTA Award-winner Lesley Manville (Phantom Thread) joins Aidan Turner (Rivals) in a striking new staging of Christopher Hampton’s celebrated adaptation of the classic novel, where among the glittering salons of the super-rich, one misstep can mean ruin.
A wandering gunfighter plays two rival families against each other in a town torn apart by greed, pride, and revenge.
Approximately 1 Hour 40 mins
The death of a much-loved husband prompts a group of ordinary women in a small Yorkshire Women's Institute to do something extraordinary: create a nude calendar to raise money for charity.News spreads fast in their community and none of them expect the emotional and personal repercussions, but gradually the making of the fabulous and funny calendar brings each woman unexpectedly into bloom.The true story of the Calendar Girls launched a global phenomenon, a million copycat calendars, a record-breaking movie, a West End play and now an awarding-winning musical written by Gary Barlow and Tim Firth. Packed full of unforgettable songs, every performance continues to prove that there is no such thing as an ordinary woman.
Creative?Love to dance?Want to learn contemporary technique in a warm and supportive environment?The SJT Adult dance class is the place for you. 1.5 hours a week for you to move, learn, laugh, have fun and dance to awesome music.This class is best for those who have some experience of dance and want to get back to weekly sessions! Expect lots of lovely floorwork, technique phrases and some guided improvisation.If you are unsure whether if this class is for you, please don’t hesitate to contact us … About Lisa (Biog)Lisa is the Assistant Producer at the Stephen Joseph Theatre where she is responsible for supporting all logistics around produced and programmed works. Lisa joined the theatre with a background in dance and has worked extensively in dance education and community dance throughout the Yorkshire Coast. Career highlights include working as Programme Leader for the BA Dance course at Hull College to developing her practice as an early years movement practitioner. She currently leads the SJT’s Move Maker dance sessions for under 5’s and their adults and loves to witness how dance can reinforce bonds and develop communication.Lisa has a special interest in advocating for and working with young dancers and worked for One Dance UK on the Dance Ambassador programme and U. Dance First initiative, as Dance in Education Manager. When not at the SJT, Lisa also teaches for Northern School of Contemporary Dance as part of their NSCD+ programme, which is designed to broaden access to high-quality dance and arts education for children and young people.Lisa is passionate about teaching dance, she loves to watch people grow in self-confidence and belief, to find joy in the transformative power of movement.She is proud to come from a town which is home to such brilliant, creative individuals and can not wait to work with the new dancers of the SJT’s Adults dance group.
Roll up, roll up for the most gloriously daft summer fête this side of the village green! The Isolation Creations are putting up the bunting and dusting off the tombola for Tarts with Soggy Bottoms, a deliciously silly summer show packed with bingo, bonkers games, cheeky prizes and plenty of cream horns!Join in the fun by dressing to impress – think The Vicar of Dibley meets Calendar Girls, with a dash of Bake Off and more than a drizzle of naughtiness. We want to see vicars, tarts and everything in between! And don’t forget to bring your oversized fruit and veg for judging, 'cos we’ll have our tape measures and rosettes at the ready.Get yourself down to Eat Me Café for an afternoon of camp competition and WI-worthy mischief.
Ever wanted to write a play? Maybe you’ve already got the seed of an idea, a character, a cracking plot, or a first draft – wherever you’re at in the process, these eight sessions will help you create, craft, redraft and shape your vision. Each week will look at a different element of playwriting, including plot, writing dialogue, creating compelling characters, conflict, and dramatic convention and elements. The course will culminate in a sharing of work in the SJT’s McCarthy auditorium, bringing your work to life on stage for the first time. Expect lots of chat, writing and reading in these friendly, informal sessions led by writer Christina Lewis. Most suitable for people in the earlier stages of their playwriting journeys. About Christina (biog) Christina Lewis is a script and short story writer based in the North. She was Writer in Residence at HMP Hull and Whitby’s Pannett Park. She’s been a First Story Writer in Residence for ten years, working in educational settings in Hull, Bradford and Scarborough, and runs creative writing workshops across the region. Christina co-wrote the narrative for the 2017 Hull UK City of Culture project Land of Green Ginger, and collaborates with multi-award-winning visual artists Studio McGuire on their immersive installations in Harewood House. She was the 2026 winner of the Arvon/Northern Broadsides short story competition.
Queen Elizabeth II - the monarch.Margaret Thatcher - her most powerful subject.Two women meet once a week for eleven years.One believes there is no such thing as society. The other has committed her life to serving it. Moira Buffini's wickedly funny comedy imagines what happened behind closed palace doors when the world's most powerful women clashed. Winner of a 2014 Olivier Award and West-End smash hit, Handbagged takes us from 1979 to 1990 and asks if the Queen and the Iron Lady ever found common ground, or did their stiff upper lips reign supreme?
In space no one can hear you dream.In the year 2194, humanity is scattered around the solar system and day-to-day life on earth looks very different. Preparations are underway for a landmark legal case.Romeo Oscar, a military issue android, is on trial for murder. The first non-human to be tried in a court of law. The circumstances surrounding the incident are unclear, the evidence is polarising and selecting an impartial jury is proving a challenge.Alan Ayckbourn’s latest play is a court-room drama exploring a question that artists have been pursuing for centuries – what makes us human?
Part of the Welcome to Pendon Ayckbourn fundraising weekend. In Backstage Secrets we'll be joined by creatives, stage managers and technicians who've worked at the SJT over the years. They'll be sharing some exclusive insights into what really happens behind the scenes when you're working together to bring a play to life. Whether you’re a lifelong theatre fan or just curious about how the magic happens, this is your chance to see the SJT from a whole new perspective. Expect funny anecdotes, creative problem-solving, and more than a few juicy backstage secrets!
Part of the Welcome to Pendon Ayckbourn fundraising weekend. Welcome to the Family premiered at the Old Laundry Theatre in 2023, and we’re thrilled to be hosting its first outing in Scarborough. Josh is keen to introduce his fiancée Sara to his parents, Lord and Lady Meizner. But as they’re dead, this is a problem. Josh’s Uncle Lance gifts him a state-of-the-art “Capture” visit to the past, allowing him to revisit his family home whenever he likes. The celebratory champagne might be flowing, but family secrets are also about to be uncorked…
It’s 1769 and everyone is flocking north, every ale house is packed with the great and the bad.Yorkshire is the place to be; a region drunk on making money, social climbing, gambling and gin, but with wealth in abundance, the temptation is great…The Highwayman is a new thrilling theatrical romantic adventure from the writer of ‘Bouncers’ and ‘Do I Love You?’History has never felt so modern, theft never more attractive.The Highwayman’s creed is simple: look after your wife, and your life.
Approximately 1 Hour 45 mins
Our annual Christmas show takes a classic fairy tale and turns it on its head. Full of familiar songs, silliness and festive fun.
Our beautiful Art Deco building is in Scarborough town centre. We’re directly opposite Scarborough Railway Station, so you can’t miss us if you’re travelling by train.If you’re coming by car, parking can sometimes be tricky because of our central location in the town. We suggest you check out parkopedia.co.uk This handy site finds available parking spaces and gives you the price too.For further details please check our website page: sjt.uk.com/your-visit
We’re delighted that one of Scarborough’s most popular eateries, Eat Me Café, has taken up residency at SJT.Eat Me offers an eclectic mix of British & Asian food – think Japanese ramens for your noodle fix, mac ‘n’ cheese, burgers that’ll make your mouth water. Or how about beautiful cocktails and to die-for desserts. Specials include the much sought after Sticky Monkey Fingers, Spunky Chicken and the new and exciting Basketcase Chicken. Watch out for new arrivals weekly.Eat Me Café's opening hours are:Monday - Wednesday: 10am - 6.30pm (last orders)Thursday - Saturday: 10am - 7.30pm (last orders)Sunday: ClosedTo make a reservation, call 07445 475328 or email reservations@eatmecafe.com.
Our bar is open from an hour before all live performances. We offer a range of refreshments for you to enjoy during the show or film, whether you fancy a wine or prosecco, G&T, beer (we stock local Wold Top beers and ales among others) or a variety of soft drinks. Fancy a snack? Fear not, we’ve got a range of moreish sweets and nuts, and let’s not forget that all-important interval ice cream.
For detailed access information please visit the theatre's access page: sjt.uk.com/your-visit/accessibility
Stephen Joseph Theatre is an independent theatre in Scarborough, North Yorkshire. Our home is a beautifully-restored 1930s Odeon which houses our famous theatre-in-the-round which was the first of its kind in the world. The Round provides a truly unique experience as the audience is seated all around the stage. Not only does the audience see the performance from every angle, it also brings the actor into the same space as the audience.As our founder, director Stephen Joseph, said in 1959:"Let’s have the actors in the same room as the audience, let’s have four front rows, let’s get really excited about this acting business!"We produce theatre year round in our beautiful in-the-round auditorium (400 seats) and our end-on theatre The McCarthy (160 seats). You can see everything from musicals to brand new plays. We also screen films in the McCarthy most nights of the week.
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