That’s showbiz … traditional

Seaside Shows In Swing With The Modern

The oldest entertainment venue in Scarborough still going strong with a colourful combination of traditional and modern shows...

The Spa complex at South Bay includes the Spa Theatre, Grand Hall, Ocean Room, Promenade Lounge and Sun Court - home to seaside performances and events that attract a wide range demographic to the South Bay.

Its summer offerings are packed with a massive range of shows and events that are an important feature of the coast’s leisure calendar.

The country’s only remaining professional seaside orchestra is part of the Spa portfolio, and one of the ‘bucket-list’ traditions for visitors and locals.

The Scarborough Spa Orchestra is celebrating its 111th year - continuing a tradition which dates back to 1912. It will play seven concerts a week from Sunday to Wednesday until September 13 this season.

Another Scarborough tradition at the Spa is the summer showback for its 21st season. This year the glittering entertainment of Encore by Tony Peers Productions, runs until September 9 - playing every Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday.

‘Expect an unforgettable evening that will send you home with a smile on your face and a song in your heart,’ says the Spa.

There is also a dazzling

Milkshake! show for younger audiences. There will be two performances on Friday August 11 at 12pm and 3.30pm.

And family favourite Magic Mike will be returning with a colourful new stage show - for two shows on August 2 and 16.

The multi-faceted Spa is also hosting Brit pop icons and indie legends Cast, performing in the Spa Grand Hall on Saturday August 26. The show will feature special guest support from The Farm. Labelled ‘The Who of the 90’s,’ Noel Gallagher once described watching Cast play live as “a religious experience.” Tickets are selling fast.

Comedy legend Jack Whitehall will be creating laughter in the Grand Hall joining on Wednesday September 27 in the Grand Hall with his new live show ‘ Settle Down’.

‘Live at the Apollo’ and sell-out sensation Gary Delaney will on stage in the Spa Theatre on Friday September 15.

Scarborough Jazz Festival will also be making a return with a jam-packed weekend, September 22-24. Randy Brecker will be performing, joined by Tod Dickow and Charged Particles alongside a host of ta lented artists.

By contrast the Spa on August 25 is part of the 50th anniversary of Showaddywaddy. Formed in 1973 in Leicester from several bands, they have sold more than 20m records and have toured the world over their five decades.

It will be an uplifting show featuring ‘Under The Moon of Love’, ‘Three Steps to Heaven’, ‘Hey Rock & Roll’, ‘When’, ‘Blue Moon’, ‘Pretty Little Angel Eyes’ and more.

The Spa website and social media has more information on the shows and many other performances, as it continues its huge entertainment programme – maintaining a tradition from the 1880s.