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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.
Approximately 2 Hours
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.
Porky Pig and Daffy Duck are Earth's only hope when facing the threat of alien invasion.
Approximately 1 Hour 31 mins
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
Follows Elvis Presley, featuring never-before-seen footage and recordings.
Approximately 1 Hour 36 mins
After losing her beloved father, Helen finds herself saved by an unlikely friendship with a stubborn hawk named Mabel.
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.
An intimate portrait of Paul McCartney's trajectory after The Beatles, as he and his wife Linda form Wings.
Approximately 1 Hour 55 mins
The behind the scenes of the filming of Jean-Luc Godard's Breathless (1960), a landmark of the French New Wave film movement.
Approximately 1 Hour 46 mins
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 31 mins
A passionate and tumultuous love story set against the backdrop of the Yorkshire moors, exploring the intense and destructive relationship between Heathcliff and Catherine Earnshaw.
Approximately 2 Hours 16 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.
Approximately 3 Hours 30 mins
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?
Approximately 1 Hour 25 mins
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
A grieving family who own a failing pub have their lives changed by brewing real ale and entering the Great British Beer Awards.
Approximately 1 Hour 33 mins
Approximately 1 Hour 21 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.
Approximately 1 Hour 50 mins
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
Approximately 2 Hours 40 mins
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
A new showcase of groundbreaking homegrown writing from a range of voices. Featuring monologues, short plays, and scenes from larger plays, all written in and around Scarborough. Come to be moved by amazing writing and to support local talent.DESCRIPTIONThis showcase features writing from 8 local writers, including wild comedy, mysterious drama, and moving monologues. Through the show, you will see snapshots of wider works, some published, some entirely new. This show gives you the opportunity to directly support local creatives, and maybe even get involved!All writing in the show has been developed and/or supported by local theatre creatives at the Scarborough Playwrights’ Room, a local writing group hosted by the Stephen Joseph Theatre and run by Alfie Howle.
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?
Approximately 0 Hour 55 mins
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.
Approximately 2 Hours 10 mins
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.
Approximately 1 Hour
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.
Approximately 2 Hours 30 mins
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.
Approximately 1 Hour 32 mins
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.
In association with York Theatre Royal and the SJT.A sparkling one-off night of brand-new LGBTQ+ performances. Created by actors, poets and writers, the line-up includes award-winning artists trying out new material for the first time.Produced by two of Yorkshire’s leading theatre companies, Roots and Four Wheel Drive, with all proceeds going towards their support of new local artists.
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.
Approximately 2 Hours 20 mins
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
Meet Danny, plastering since he was a kid, he’s not scared of anything, he’s RUM. Danny’s been up all night and now he’s rushing to finish a job before he has to give the speech of his life. RUM is a darkly humorous and powerful new play that wrestles with masculinity, mental health and addiction in the trade.Written and performed by Joe Mallalieu and directed by Tess Seddon, this powerful play is returning to tour the UK in 2026 following successes at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2024 (winner of Broadway Baby’s Bobby Award) and a UK Tour in 2025.We are proudly partnered with ANDYSMANCLUB, a men’s suicide prevention charity who offer free to attend peer-to-peer support groups for men aged over 18 across the UK and online.
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
Where do you turn when you’ve got £100,000 of credit card debt? And a £400,000 mortgage? For Colin, the answer is simple: fake his death in a canoeing accident in the North Sea. Now his ‘widow’ Deborah is forced to enact a complex plan to secure life insurance money while lying to their sons. How do you pretend your husband is dead? What kind of toll does it take living a double life? And, how do you keep the romance alive through a fake wall in your sewing room? Inspired by the notorious Canoe Man case, All At Sea is a deep dive into Colin and Deborah’s relationship by award-winning playwright Alison Carr. All At Sea won the Rose Fisher Award for Writing from Laurels.
Our annual Christmas show takes a classic fairy tale and turns it on its head. Full of familiar songs, silliness and festive fun.
Award-winning comedy girl band Flat & the Curves return with their well-aged cabaret, Rosé Tinted!Join the vocal powerhouses as they piece together bygone years of revelry, from knee-defying slut-drops to toe-curling one-night stands.Through original music, the comedy girlband pays homage to friendships forged through grape-fuelled revelry - expect a raucous look at life's disasters and absurdities, delivered with a cheeky wink and ferocious vocals.With critical acclaim from The Scotsman, Sunday Express, BroadwayWorld and many more, book for an unforgettable night of wine-soaked wisdom and glorious 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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