What's On at the SJT: 2024

The best nights out

We’re all about great nights out in Scarborough!

This year we’re bringing you an exciting mix of theatre, comedy, musicals, dance and live music; the perfect distraction from everyday life.

Our cinema screens films six nights a week, with everything from the latest must-see movies to screenings from the National Theatre and Royal Opera House. As part of our dementia-friendly programme we screen a classic film every month with free refreshments and free tickets for carers and companions.

There’s something for everyone at the SJT, so head our way and join us for a great night out.

Contacting us

Call 01723 370541 (Mon - Sat, 10am - 6pm)

Come and see us in person: Westborough, Scarborough, YO11 1JW (Mon – Sat from 10am, usually closing 15 minutes after the last event of the day has begun.)

Email box.office@sjt.uk.com

Book online anytime at www.sjt.uk.com

Prices

On stage

Tickets from £10.

We always have a number of tickets at £10 - grab them while you can as they do go quickly! For preview performances of SJT productions ticket prices are capped at £16 for all seats. Seats may get more expensive as demand increases.

On screen

Film tickets: Full price £8 Concessions £7

Circle members, NHS staff & U30s £6

Event cinema: £12/£18

If you have any queries or, for accessibility reasons, need seats that are not currently on sale, please speak to our Box Office team.

To give you an idea of what our two spaces are like, check out the seating plans on the inside back cover of this brochure.

Accessibility

We strive to make life easier for all visitors and have different types of accessible performances/ screenings, accessible seating options, facilities for audio description and more. Assistance dogs are very welcome, and we’re proud to be dementia-friendly.

There’s more information at www.sjt.uk.com/ access or you can call 01723 370541 or email reception@sjt.uk.com with any queries.

Show content & age guidance

We’ll add any content warnings to our website where possible. Ages listed are purely a guide, as you are the best judge of what you’re comfortable with young people seeing. Please note that sometimes age guidance may change during rehearsals. Please chat to our Box Office team if you have any concerns.

Getting here

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. Parking can sometimes be tricky because of our central location. We’ve marked some nearby car parks on the map opposite and suggest you check out parkopedia.co.uk Most parking on street and in council-run car parks is free after 6pm.

Offers & discounts

SJT Circle Membership

A great way to save money, get all the inside information and really become part of the SJT family. Benefits include discounts*, updates and exclusive events! Visit bit.ly/SJTMember or email the team on supportus@sjt.uk.com for details.

Under 30s

This free-to -join scheme is available to anyone under 30 or in full-time education. Tickets for just £10 (any seat, even after the standard allocation of ‘tenner tickets’ has gone!). Get two free film tickets when you sign up! Your U30s membership also gives you 10% off refreshments*. Contact the Box Office for details.

Group bookings

• 10% off when you book 10+ full price tickets*

• Free booker’s ticket when booking 20+ seats*

SJT gift vouchers

Available for any amount, last for two years and can be personalised - get yours from the Box Office or online. We also accept Theatre Tokens.

Sign up for regular updates straight to your inbox atsjt.uk.com/signup, and follow us on social media to get involved with all things SJT!

• School groups – get in touch for the best offers Contact us via email: natalie.foster@sjt.uk.com or call the Box Office on 01723 370541

NHS staff & carer discounts

NHS staff can get 20% off all SJT-produced shows*. Also available to carers with a green CARE badge and Blue Light cardholders.

*Ts & Cs apply to all offers and discounts. Exclusions may apply, not valid on tickets £10 or under.

While you’re here...

Make a night of it by booking a delicious meal at Eat Me Cafe @ the SJT in our first floor bar space, and find that perfect gift in Shop at the SJT - details in the back of this brochure!

The SJT is supported by:

The information contained in this brochure was correct at the time of printing, but may be subject to changes.

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Get closer to your theatre

We can’t do it without you!

By becoming a member, you allow us to become more than a theatre.

You’re investing directly in your local theatre, enabling us to produce vibrant and exciting shows, nurture new talent and provide vital work in the local community. Whether you want exclusive behind-the-scenes access, discounts, priority booking, or to support the work we do on our stages and in our local communities, there’s something for everyone.

Members get the chance to meet the SJT team and socialise with like-minded people over a cuppa and a sweet treat at our exclusive monthly events. All membership levels include a donation which goes straight to our charity - the higher the level, the bigger the donation. Thank you!

Your support:

• Provides dementia-friendly and accessible performances

• Creates the brilliant props you see in our shows

• Brings local community groups to the theatre, sometimes for the first time, allowing more people to experience the magic of live theatre

• Gives all children the chance to get creative

• Provides us with a safety net, ensuring we can keep programming ambitious new shows

Membership starts from just £3.33 per month!

Find full details online at bit.ly/SJTMember, call 01723 370541 or email the team on supportus@sjt.uk.com for details.

Putting your event centre stage!

WEDDINGS

Put your wedding centre stage with a choice of two unique venues and a totally bespoke service catered just for you.

COMMUNITY & BUSINESS EVENTS

An ideal venue for conferences, meetings, staff training, presentations, workshops and more!

TheMcCarthy

TheBodenRoom

CINEMA HIRE

A venue with a difference, we host events including private film screenings in our McCarthy auditorium - the perfect treat for any celebration!

Grab a drink, sit back, and relax in the beautiful Art Deco surroundings of the McCarthy cinema... and don’t forget you can pre-order drinks and snacks when booking online (or via the Box Office).

Prices

Films: £8, Concessions: £7, Circle, NHS staff & U30s: £6

Event cinema: £12/£18

Look out for:

Exclusive monthly screenings that are cult, classic or somewhere in-between. With an introduction and the opportunity for an informal discussion afterwards.

Our dementia-friendly screenings have tickets at just £6, free tickets for companions, an intro (and singalong if it’s a musical) and refreshments are included!

Find out first!

Sign up to get regular emails here: bit.ly/SJTSignup

Below are just some of our upcoming screenings - check the website or our current film leaflet for current listings!

ROH Live: Message in a Bottle

Wed 22 May, 7.15pm | 3h 15m | £18

The acclaimed dance theatre production by Kate Prince, set to the music of Grammy Award-winning artist Sting. The international refugee crisis is at the centre of this production – an imagined story about one displaced family, and a universal story of loss, fear, survival, hope and love. Songs including Every Breath You Take, Roxanne, Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic and Fields of Gold feature in new arrangements.

Exhibition on Screen: My National Gallery, London

Thu 6 Jun, 7.45pm & Fri 7 Jun, 1.45pm | 1h 30m | £12

Everyone in this film has a special connection to the National Gallery and each one chooses the one artwork which means the most to them, making for some heart-warming, moving and surprising stories. Celebrities, devoted staff members and world-class experts come together to paint a unique portrait of this iconic British institution for its 200th birthday.

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ROH Live: Andrea Chènier

Tue 11 Jun, 7.15pm | 3h 15m (one interval) | £18

Jonas Kaufmann headlines David McVicar’s spectacular staging under the baton of long-time collaborator Antonio Pappano, who conducts Giordano’s epic historical drama of revolution and forbidden love in his last production as Music Director of The Royal Opera.

Sung in Italian with English subtitles.

André Rieu’s 2024 Maastricht Concert: Power of Love

Sat 31 Aug, 7pm & Thu 5 Sept, 1.45pm | £18

From his picturesque hometown of Maastricht, The King of the Waltz presents a big screen spectacular! Accompanied by the Johann Strauss Orchestra and a cast of hundreds, this is the music event of the summer. Expect iconic film scores, waltzes, tear-jerking ballads and u§nexpected chart hits in a concert for all the family.

DRACULA: THE BLOODY TRUTH

Written by Le Navet Bete & John Nicholson

Directed by Paul Robinson

It’s 1900. Dracula, the best-selling novel by Bram Stoker, was released three years ago and Professor Abraham Van Helsing is not happy. He was there. He knows The Truth. The Bloody Truth.

And The Truth must come out. Professional vampire hunter Van Helsing has gathered a troupe of highly trained, versatile actors to tell the story of the vampire who sailed from Transylvania to Whitby leaving a trail of destruction in his wake.

Grab a sharpened stake and a clove of garlic and join Professor Van Helsing for the theatrical performance of a lifetime. A brand-new comedy theatre show from the team behind rip-roaring caper The 39 Steps and the UK Theatre Award nominated The Comedy of Errors (more or less).

3 - 27 Jul

Monday - Saturday, 7.30pm

Matinees on Thursdays and Saturdays

Preview: Wed 3 Jul, 7.30pm

Ticket prices are capped at £16 for all seats.

Post-show Q&A: Thu 18 Jul, 1.30pm

Accessible performances

Socially distanced: Mon 8 Jul, 7.30pm

Dementia-friendly & captioned: Thu 25 Jul, 1.30pm

Captioned: Thu 25 Jul, 7.30pm

BSL interpreted & audio-described: Sat 27 Jul, 2.30pm

Age guidance: 12+

Venue: The Round

The Stephen Joseph Theatre and Octagon Theatre Bolton present

BRASSED OFF

Adapted by Paul Allen

Based on the screenplay by Mark Herman Directed by Liz Steveson

Brass runs in Shane’s family, and in the midst of yet another cost of living crisis he looks back on the last great battle for the local pit and the defiant glory of Grimley Colliery Band. It’s 1994 and the tight-knit mining community of Grimley, Yorkshire, are fighting to keep their colliery open. Meanwhile, revered band leader, Danny, battles to keep his dispirited band of brass-playing miners together with the dream of qualifying for the National Championships at the Albert Hall.

When the uncertainty around the pit’s future becomes too much for the band members, loyalty is tested, pressure mounts and the community begins to break apart. With their whole way of life at stake, can the band find a way to play on?

Based on the smash-hit film, Brassed Off is a much-loved modern classic, full of grit, heart and northern humour. This production will feature live music from local brass bands to deliver a soul stirring theatrical experience.

“One clear advantage of the staged version... is the emotive impact of a large ensemble of brass-savvy professional actors and local musicians blazing through music” The Guardian

2 - 31 Aug

Monday - Saturday, 7.30pm Matinees on Thursdays and Saturdays

Preview: Fri 2 Aug, 7.30pm Ticket prices are capped at £16 for all seats.

Post-show Q&A: Thu 15 Aug, 1.30pm

Accessible performances

Socially distanced: Mon 5 Aug, 7.30pm

Dementia-friendly & captioned: Thu 22 Aug, 1.30pm

Captioned: Thu 22 Aug, 7.30pm

BSL interpreted & audio-described: Sat 31 Aug, 2.30pm

Age guidance: 13+

Venue: The Round

The Stephen Joseph Theatre, Theatre by the Lake, Keswick and Octagon Theatre Bolton present

SHOW & TELL

Written and directed by Alan Ayckbourn

Jack’s planning a big party for his wife’s birthday. He’s pulling out all the stops and has booked a touring theatre company to perform in the main hall of the family home. The only problem is that Jack is getting a bit forgetful in his old age and can’t remember all the details of the booking…

The Homelight Theatre Company is on its knees. They desperately need a well-paid gig and Jack’s booking is very well paid. Pinning him down on the details has been tricky and something doesn’t feel quite right.

Alan Ayckbourn’s 90th play is a celebration of theatre, a delightfully dark farce lifting the lid on the performances we act out on a daily basis.

“He is a kind of English Chekhov who is also an incomparably fine director of his own serious comedies”

The Wall Street Journal on The Girl Next Door (2021)

“Ayckbourn’s deft and light touch takes you deviously into darker reaches of the soul”

Scarborough Evening News on Family Album (2022)

“Genius... highly amusing.”

The Daily Mail on Constant Companions (2023)

5 Sep - 5 Oct

Tuesday - Saturday, 7.30pm Matinees on most Wednesdays, all Thursdays and Saturdays

Preview: Fri 5 Sep, 7.30pm Ticket prices are capped at £16 for all seats.

Post-show Q&A: Fri 20 Sep, 7.30pm

Accessible performances

Socially distanced: Wed 11 Sep, 7.30pm

Dementia-friendly & captioned: Thu 26 Sep, 1.30pm

Captioned: Thu 26 Sep, 7.30pm

BSL interpreted & audio-described: Sat 21 Sep, 2.30pm

Age guidance: 12+ Venue: The Round

Tickets from £10 - book early for the best prices! For more details see the inside front cover. Discounts available for SJT Circle members, Under 30s, NHS staff, carers and groups. Details online or get in touch!

The Stephen Joseph Theatre presents

Mr A’s Amazing Days

Friday 13 - Sunday 15 September 2024

Alongside Alan Ayckbourn’s 90th play Show & Tell, we’re hosting a series of fundraising events including a rehearsed reading of a never-before-heard play and a new short film. This exciting weekend helps to raise funds for the SJT New Work Fund, enabling us to put even more brand new work on our stages and nurture brilliant new talent. You can book these two events individually, or you can get exclusive benefits by purchasing a VIP package!

Everything Including the Kitchen Sink

Friday 13 September, 7pm | The McCarthy

All tickets £20 | LIMITED AVAILABILITY!

An evening of Alan! The evening will start with a talk from the man who knows more about Alan than anyone other than the man himself, Simon Murgatroyd. After the interval, we’ll be screening an exclusive new film featuring intimate conversations with Alan filmed over several months in – yes – his kitchen!

Father of Invention

Sunday 15 September, 3pm | The Round | All tickets £25

A rehearsed reading of a never-before-heard play which Alan wrote during lockdown. The reading is yet to be cast, but will almost certainly include members of the Show & Tell company; and we’re delighted to say that our friend Liza Goddard will be involved in this first-ever public performance. Alan will, of course, direct and be present at the reading.

Package A has sold out, and there is limited availability for Package B!

Tickets to Everything Including the Kitchen Sink

Tickets to Show & Tell on Saturday 15 September (matinee or evening)

Tickets to the reading of Father of Invention

Gala event after the reading of Father of Invention, attended by Alan Ayckbourn and the cast. Includes a buffet and glass of prosecco

A souvenir programme

VIP Package B £150

The Stephen Joseph Theatre presents

THE WHITBY REBELS

By Bea Roberts

Directed by Paul Robinson

In Whitby Harbour, in the summer of 1991, something extraordinary happened. A humble pleasure boat set sail for the Arctic crewed by misfits, pensioners and the vicar for Egton & Grosmont.

This motley crew was assembled by Captain Jack Lammiman to complete a daring mission: to erect a plaque honouring Whitby whaling Captain William Scoresby senior on a volcanic island hundreds of miles north of Iceland. Their voyage is a classic story of British eccentricity and determination to rival Eddie the Eagle’s Olympic exploits, bus driver Kempton Bunton stealing the Portrait of the Duke of Wellington and crane operator Maurice Flitcroft playing golf in the British Open.

This is the (mostly) true story of a Captain, his crew and a boatload of Yorkshire grit.

“It’s incredibly silly, but it’s also really remarkable - it’s a story of incredible adventure, and of daring and of bravery, and people who are doing something audacious and brilliant”

Writer Bea Roberts

“It’s a really funny and moving play about heroes and about not being written off as you get older”

Director Paul Robinson

18 Oct - 2 Nov

Monday - Saturday, 7.30pm Matinees on most Thursdays and Saturdays

Preview: Fri 18 Oct, 7.30pm Ticket prices are capped at £16 for all seats.

Post-show Q&A: Thu 24 Oct, 1.30pm

Accessible performances

Socially distanced: Wed 23 Oct, 7.30pm

Dementia-friendly & captioned: Thu 31 Oct, 1.30pm

Captioned: Thu 31 Oct, 7.30pm

BSL interpreted & audio-described: Sat 2 Nov, 2.30pm

Age guidance: 12+

Venue: The Round

The Stephen Joseph Theatre presents

ALADDIN

Original story by Hanna Diyab, adapted by Nick Lane

Directed by Gemma Fairlie

For Christmas 2024, we’re revisiting another classic. The story of a poor boy from a distant land, tricked by a sorcerer into retrieving a remarkable lamp from a magical cave... we all know this one. Or do we...?

Because what if that cave was more magical than Aladdin or the sorcerer had ever imagined? What if the cave he wandered into isn’t the cave he wanders out of? What if, in fact, Aladdin finds himself outside Hairy Bob’s cave on a cold winter’s night?

A wind ravaged Marine Drive is no place for a lad in threadbare clothes and sandals. He’ll need to get from Scarbosia (oh yes) back to his home, but it’ll take more than a genie’s three wishes - especially when he’s blown the first two on hot chocolate and a parka!

From the team who brought you Cinderella and Beauty and the Beast expect a brand new adventure packed with silliness, thrills, spills, singalongs and fantastical family fun.

“Wonderful, best Christmas show I’ve seen in years... it really filled us with festive spirit”

Audience member on Beauty and the Beast (2023)

NOVEMBER Fri 29 6pm P Sat 30 7pm

DECEMBER Mon 2 6pm SD Tue 3 7pm Fri 6 6pm Sat 7 1pm 6pm Fri 13 11am R 6pm Sat 14 1pm 6pm Fri 20 6pm Sat 21 1pm BSL, AD 6pm Sun 22 1pm 6pm Mon 23 11am 3pm Tue 24 11am 3pm Thu 26 6pm Fri 27 1pm CAP 6pm Sat 28 1pm 6pm

P Preview – all tickets capped at £16

SD Socially distanced performance

R Relaxed performance

CAP Captioned performance

BSL Signed performance

AD Audio described performance

Age guidance: 6+

Younger children are welcome, kids under 18 months go free but still need a ticket - please book these via the Box Office.

Venue: The Round

The Stephen Joseph Theatre and CU Scarborough presents

CAPTAIN CLIFF & THE SEAGULL SQUAD

Written and directed by Rob Salmon

Original

songs

by Alice Kynman

It’s a busy day down at Scarborough’s South Bay. The judges from Britain’s Best Beach are due to arrive any minute but, after a big rush of tourists, the bins are overflowing with rubbish. There’s litter everywhere and a pile of something sticky by the rock shop. Who can save Scarborough?

It’s Captain Cliff and the Seagull Squad to the rescue! Can they clear up all the mess in time? Join us to find out!

Our annual Christmas show for under sixes follows the adventures of Captain Cliff and the Seagull Squad as they complete four missions, one for each season. As always it’ll be full of songs, silliness and festive fun.

Praise for last year’s show Thor’s Great Big Adventure:

“It was brilliant... my three-year-old grandson loved it and wanted to come back the next day to see it again!”

“Enjoyed by the whole family!”

“Just the right length and perfectly engaging for the little ones”

“Brilliant! Our three-year-old was captivated!”

“Great fun - lovely atmosphere”

“Our three-year-old grandson loves his theatre experiences at SJT. Very inclusive and professional show”

DECEMBER

Thu 12 10.30am Fri 13 1.30pm 5pm Sat 14 10.30am 1.30pm 4pm Tue 17 10.30am Wed 18 10.30am Thu 19 10.30am Fri 20 1.30pm 5pm Sat 21 10.30am 1.30pm 4pm

Tickets: £6

Age guidance: 0-6

Kids under 18 months go free but still need a ticket - please book these via the Box Office.

Venue: The McCarthy

All performances are chilled: These performances allow for noise and movement in the auditorium, as well as re-entry for anyone who may need time away from the performance.

Study for an acting degree in Scarborough

Richard Herring: Can I Have My Ball Back?

Thu 23 May, 7.30pm

In 2021 Richard Herring went to his GP to find out why his right ball seemed to be growing bigger. It turned out that he had testicular cancer and one month later was in hospital waiting to have his murderous gonad removed. Would he survive? (No spoilers!). This is Richard’s much-anticipated return to stand-up after six years.

The Round | Ages 14+ | £20

A show bringing together sections of the ‘68 Comeback Special and the Vegas years, all performed in Tony’s own unique way. Tony is one of the UK’s best Elvis tribute acts. He is based in Scarborough but performs all over the world.

The Round | Ages 8+| £25

★★★★★ “truly magical” Reviews Hub The Round | Ages 3-8 | £8/£14 Tony Skingle: The Best of the Elvis ‘68 Comeback Special Sun 26 May, 7.30pm

There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly

Tue 28 May, 2.30pm

The world’s best loved nursery rhyme is brought to life in time for the 50th anniversary of Pam Adams’ best selling book! With a captivating combination of live action, animation and puppetry, this magical re-telling is sure to surprise and delight children and nostalgic adults in equal measure.

Seriously Collins

Sat 1 Jun, 7.30pm

Get ready to be transported back in time to relive the legendary hits of Phil Collins and Genesis! This is not just a tribute show; it’s an electrifying journey through the music that has touched hearts and defined an era. Be mesmerized by the uncanny vocal resemblance of the frontman, capturing the soulful sound of Phil Collins with astonishing precision.

The Round | Ages 14+ | £23

Alfie Moore: A Face for Radio

Fri 14 & Sat 15 Jun, 7.45pm

Thirty years of shift-work, and being punched in the face, has left ‘Fair Cop’ Alfie Moore with a ‘face for radio’. A surprising middleaged career shift turned battlescarred Alfie from street cop to BBC radio star. But when TV fame beckoned could he grasp it or was he past it?

“revealing and very funny” You Magazine The McCarthy | Ages 14+ | £20

Fri 21 - Sun 30 Jun

Ria Lina - Riawakening

Wed 19 Jun, 7.45pm

Fearless, provocative, and very funny, Ria’s debut tour tackles coming out of a global pandemic, divorce, dating in a digital world, motherhood and more. Ria’s credits include Live At The Apollo, Have I Got News For You?, The Last Leg and Celebrity Mastermind.

“I guarantee you will laugh a lot” The Scotsman

The McCarthy | Ages 16+ | £16

We’re delighted to be hosting some Fringe events. See scarboroughfair.uk for more!

Eliza Carthy

Fri 21 Jun, 7.30pm

Eliza’s music effortlessly crosses boundaries of genre and style. Her powerful, nuanced voice, fiercely beautiful fiddle-playing, and mesmerizing performances have influenced a whole generation of young musicians.

“the queen of English Folk” The Observer

The Round | All ages | £23

The Elton John Show

Sat 22 Jun, 7.30pm

The UK’s newest and most exciting Elton tribute show to hit the stage. With over 300 million records sold, Sir Elton John is the most successful singer-songwriter of his generation. From Rocket Man to Tiny Dancer, The Elton John Show brings ‘Young Elton’ back to stage at his energetic best.

The Round | All ages | £23

Monologue Slam

Tue 25 Jun, 2pm

A chance for emerging actors to showcase their talent.

The McCarthy | Ages 16+ | £6

Ukraine: The Latest - Live

Sat 29 Jun, 5pm

A live recording of The Telegraph’s podcast, analysing the war in Ukraine. The McCarthy | Ages 14+ | £5

Romeo & Juliet

Mon 23, 7.45pm

Tue 24 Sep, 1pm & 7.45pm

A brand new re-telling of one of history’s greatest love stories, set on the streets of Belfast in 1998, the year that the Good Friday agreement was signed. With a banging 90s soundtrack played by a live band, this is a fast-paced, modern take on a timeless classic, showing that Shakespeare is as relevant today as it’s always been.

★★★★★ “heart-stopping” LondonTheatre1

The McCarthy | Ages 11+ | £15

Thu 10 Oct, 7.45pm

An intimate crafting of dance and live music, inspired by the stories and experiences of everyday people. An emotional journey, through wordless storytelling, percussive dance and warm, humorous and upbeat audience interaction. Roshni is deeply moving, wonderfully uplifting and gloriously entertaining.

The McCarthy | All ages | £15

Sanctuary

Mon 30 Sep, 7.45pm

When a young Iranian man begs to be given sanctuary at St Mary’s church, some in the community call for his protection. Others for his removal. But both sides take justice into their own hands…

A brand-new musical that tells a vital story of one man’s hopes for help and support in a time when not all strangers are welcomed.

The McCarthy | Ages 12+ | £15

Yorkshire Wolds Versatile Brass

Sat 12 Oct, 7.45pm

Formed in 2004, this versatile five-piece brass ensemble aim to provide first-class musical entertainment. Members have played in some of the top brass bands and orchestras in the UK, all are established soloists and have played at venues all over the world. Expect a unique concert with a wide range of music, entertainment and humour.

The McCarthy | All ages | £15

Shaparak Khorsandi: Scatterbrain

Wed 2 Oct, 7.45pm

Having reassessed her life through the prism of an ADHD diagnosis in last year’s memoir, one of Britain’s most beloved and most scatterbrained stand-ups lets you back into her mind (warning: it’s cluttered in there).

“Makes live comedy thrilling” Evening Standard

The McCarthy | Ages 14+ | £17

Dom Joly - The Conspiracy Tour

Fri 25 Oct, 7.45pm

Dom has been travelling the globe looking into some of the weirdest conspiracy theories and is now on tour with a hilarious and slightly anarchic guide to conspiracies like: Is the earth flat? Does Finland exist? Are UFO’s piloted by lizards? In the spirt of fairness, he’ll be inviting a well-known conspiracy theorist, Dr Julian Northcote, to defend the alternate view.

The McCarthy | Ages 16+ | £25

Sonia Sabri Company: Roshni

Pete Firman: TrikTok

Sat 26 Oct, 7.45pm

With over 250 million online views and countless TV appearances, Pete is an award-winning performer who is not to be missed live. Expect an evening of jawdropping magic and laugh-outloud comedy. TrikTok takes Pete’s magic from the small screen to the stage and gives you a chance to see his critically acclaimed magical skills in the flesh. ★★★★★ The Mirror ★★★★★ Time Out

The McCarthy | Ages 11+ | £18.50

SealSkin

Wed 6 Nov, 7.30pm

Every full moon the Selkies appear, peeling away their seal skin, dancing freely in the moonlight. One night a fisherman discovers their secret, and we see the betrayal and consequences that follow. Sealskin combines Tmesis’ trademark playful and highly skilled physicality, puppetry, storytelling, incredible projection design and live original music from acoustic duo Me and Deboe.

The Round | Ages 13+ | £15

Ghouls Night Out

Sun 27 Oct, 4pm

Sherrie and Brandi create a spinetingling, rib-tickling atmosphere, where even the most timid souls will find themselves howling (with laughter!) A frightful feast of comedy, bingo, party games, music, fancy dress and good old fashioned campery. Dress in your most spine-tingling Halloween attire, and you could win a prize. Snacks will be available!

Eat Me Café | Ages 18+ | £15

The Retro Rock Show

Sat 9 Nov, 7.30pm

From the moment the lights go up and the band hit the stage you’ll be taken on a musical journey featuring songs by Queen, Fleetwood Mac, Starship, Van Halen, Heart, Roxette, Whitesnake, Def Leppard, Toto, Iron Maiden, Berlin and more. A full, high energy stage production featuring Kerry O’Dowd from BBC’s The Voice UK on lead vocals!

The Round | All ages | £23

The Hidden Garden

Fri 1 Nov, 1pm & 3pm

A magical tale of a blooming unlikely friendship. Hidden amongst the high-rises is a place bursting with colour where flowers, fruits and vegetables come to life in every corner, twisting around handrails and planted in unusual objects. A curious child discovers this hidden garden and meets the man who created it - come and join this unlikely duo on an enchanting adventure.

The McCarthy | Ages 5+ | £8/£10

Perfect Pitch

Wed 13 - 16 Nov, 7.30pm plus Thu and Sat matinees

John Godber reignites his classic comedy set on the eroding Yorkshire coast. When teacher Matt borrows his parent’s caravan with partner Rose, they were expecting four days of hill running and total de-stress.

But with a Tribfest taking place nearby, Grant and Steph’s pop-up tent is an unwelcome addition to their perfect pitch.

The Round | Ages 14+ | From £10

Isolation Creations Haus of Games:

Learning to Fly

Thu 14 Nov, 7.45pm

Acclaimed writer, storyteller and performer James Rowland tells the story of a remarkable friendship he made as a lonely teenager with the scary old lady who lived on his street. It’s about connection, about music and its ability to heal. It’s also about her last wish: to get high once before she died. Uplifting, big hearted and hilarious.

★★★★★ “Riveting” The Guardian

The McCarthy | Ages 14+ | £15

Casting the Runes

Thu 12 Dec, 7.45pm

A thrilling double bill of stories by M R James, performed by Robert Lloyd Parry. Casting the Runes, perhaps best known as the source for 1950s horror film Night of the Demon, is partnered by The Residence at Whitminster in which a dark shadow is cast over the precinct of a peaceful English church…

“Storytelling at its best…” The Stage The McCarthy | Ages 12+ | £20

Buddy Holly and the Cricketers: Holly at Christmas

Wed 4 December, 7.30pm

The show that is now as traditional as mulled wine and mince pies! All the hits, contemporary classics and some Christmas crackers are wrapped up in a fast, furious, funny feast of entertainment to make the perfect gift for all the family. “Completely awesome... had us all moving and shaking, and dancing and stomping”

2023 audience member

The Round | All ages | £23

Isolation Creations Haus of Games: Tinsel ‘n’ Turkey

Sun 15 Dec, 4pm

A merry mishmash of comedy, bingo, party games, music and timeless campiness, paying homage to the spirits of Christmas past like The Two Ronnies, Larry Grayson, Dick Emery and Lily Savage. Don your best Christmas outfit and you could ‘sleigh’ in the costume contest. Snacks will be available!

Eat Me Café | Ages 18+ | £15

Raven

Sun 8 Dec, 1.30pm

Raven return for their ever-popular Christmas concert, raising funds for the SJT. This six-piece, multiinstrumental band will delight you with a mix of traditional festive music and their own original songs, together with enchanting harmonies and lots of instruments! A magical way to start your festive season with plenty of sparkleyour ticket includes a hot drink and a selection of sweet treats!

Eat Me Café | All ages | £19

Hammonds Band

Sun 5 Jan, 3pm

The ever popular Hammonds Brass Band return to the Stephen Joseph Theatre for a fabulous afternoon of the best of Brass music. Under the direction of Morgan Griffiths, Hammonds Band is one of the country’s finest brass bands, performing in venues across the world. This is a special concert not to be missed!

The Round | All ages | From £10

What’s On When

MAY

Thu 23 Richard Herring 7.30pm

Sun 26 Tony Skingle: Elvis ‘68 Comeback 7.30pm

Tue 28 There Was An Old Lady Who... 2.30pm Thu 30 On the Beach 11.30am On the Beach 2.30pm

JUNE

Sat 1 Seriously Collins 7.30pm

Fri 14 Alfie Moore: A Face For Radio 7.45pm

Sat 15 Alfie Moore: A Face For Radio 7.45pm

Wed 19 Ria Lina - Riawakening 7.45pm

Fri 21 Eliza Carthy 7.30pm

Sat 22 The Elton John Show 7.30pm

Tue 25 Monologue Slam 2pm

Sat 29 Ukraine: The Latest - Live 5pm Sun 30 Isolation Creations: Seaside Spectacular 4pm

JULY

Wed 3 Dracula: The Bloody Truth 7.30pm

Thu 4 Dracula: The Bloody Truth 1.30pm Dracula: The Bloody Truth 7.30pm

Fri 5 Dracula: The Bloody Truth 7.30pm

Sat 6 Dracula: The Bloody Truth 2.30pm Dracula: The Bloody Truth 7.30pm

Mon 8 Dracula: The Bloody Truth 7.30pm

Tue 9 Dracula: The Bloody Truth 7.30pm

Wed 10 Dracula: The Bloody Truth 7.30pm

Thu 11 Dracula: The Bloody Truth 1.30pm Dracula: The Bloody Truth 7.30pm

Fri 12 Dracula: The Bloody Truth 7.30pm

Sat 13

Dracula: The Bloody Truth 2.30pm

Dracula: The Bloody Truth 7.30pm

Mon 15 Dracula: The Bloody Truth 7.30pm

Tue 16 Dracula: The Bloody Truth 7.30pm

Wed 17 Dracula: The Bloody Truth 7.30pm

Thu 18

Dracula: The Bloody Truth 1.30pm Dracula: The Bloody Truth 7.30pm

Fri 19 Dracula: The Bloody Truth 7.30pm

Sat 20 Dracula: The Bloody Truth 2.30pm

Dracula: The Bloody Truth 7.30pm

Mon 22 Dracula: The Bloody Truth 7.30pm

Tue 23 Dracula: The Bloody Truth

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Fri 26

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AUGUST

The Bloody Truth

The Bloody Truth

The Bloody Truth

The Bloody Truth

The Bloody Truth 2.30pm

SEPTEMBER

Please note: these are our live events on sale at the time of printing. Check online or get in touch for details of all current events, including screenings in our cinema!

SEPTEMBER continued...

OCTOBER

15 Isolation Creations: Tinsel ‘n’

Squad

NOVEMBER

JANUARY Sun 5 Hammonds Band 3pm

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The Round

The McCarthy

Please note:

Our building has lots of stairs, so do take the lift if it’s easier - use floor 2 for the Round and floor 3 for the McCarthy (if you arrive early and your floor is unavailable, you can wait in our downstairs foyer or in the bar area on floor 1).

Access to most seats involves either climbing or descending stairs - we’ve marked handrails on stairs in red. In the Round, level access to the front row via the stage is often available on request. If you would like advice on seating choices, please contact our Box Office team.

Entrance via stairs

Entrance via lift

Toilets