THEATRE
All At Sea (limited availability)
16 - 31 October
Inspired by the notorious Canoe Man case, All At Sea is a thrilling new play by award-winning playwright Alison Carr.
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CINEMA
Pressure (12A)
2 - 8 October
A World War II historical drama about the tense 72-hour countdown before the D-Day landings. Starring Andrew Scott.
THEATRE
The Highwayman by John Godber (limited availability)
7 - 10 October
Written and directed by John Godber, The Highwayman is a thrilling theatrical adventure set in the region where Turpin was caught and Nevison made his great leap!
CINEMA
Exhibition on Screen: James McNeill Whistler
8 & 9 October
Tate Britain's blockbuster Whistler exhibition unites world-famous masterpieces with rarely seen works. These screenings bring these stunning works and the incredible story behind them to the big screen and give you the chance to get to know this visually spectacular artist and the influence he has had on those who followed.
CINEMA
De Gaulle: Part 2 - Liberté (15)
1 & 9 October
Part two of the two-part biopic, following French army officer Charles De Gaulle’s life and political commitment between 1940 and 1945 and tracing his development towards a political career.
COMEDY
The Noise Next Door: Comedy, Improvised (limited availability)
10 October
Award-winning, twelve-time sell-out legends of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and stars of BBC One, ITV1, Comedy Central, and comedy clubs and theatres all over the world. Don’t miss your chance to see them live!
CINEMA
Queen Budapest (U)
7 & 10 October
The original concert film of the largest-ever stadium concert at the Népstadion in Budapest has been beautifully rescanned and remastered alongside a dynamic new audio mix.
CINEMA
Coyote Vs. Acme (PG)
12, 14 & 15 October
Wile E. Coyote hires a billboard personal injury lawyer to sue the Acme Corporation for decades of catastrophic product failures.
CINEMA
Hadestown: the Musical (PG)
13 & 15 October
The live capture of the award-winning musical Hadestown, featuring the five original principals of the Broadway company.
CINEMA
Fright Fest 26: Manhunter - The Final Cut (40th anniversary) (1986, 18)
16, 17 & 19 October
A retired criminal profiler reluctantly returns to the FBI to help track down a serial killer of families and is forced to consult an expert - the imprisoned Dr. Hannibal Lecktor.
CINEMA
Fright Fest 26: Dracula (1958, 12)
16 & 17 October
A landmark in Gothic horror, Dracula cemented Hammer Films' reputation as the leading force in modern horror cinema and introduced audiences to Christopher Lee's interpretation of Bram Stoker's immortal vampire.
CINEMA
Royal Ballet & Opera: Macbeth
20 October
The Metropolitan Opera presents Verdi’s thrilling take on the Shakespearean tale of a scheming couple determined to seize power at any cost.
CINEMA
Fright Fest 26: The Omen (50th anniversary) (1976, 15)
21 & 22 October
Mysterious deaths surround an American ambassador. Could the child he's raising actually be the Antichrist? The Devil's own son?
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CINEMA
Fallen Angels by Noël Coward
22 & 24 October
A new Roundabout Theatre and Tony Award-winning production of Noël Coward’s champagne-fresh comedy of bad manners, filmed live on stage at Broadway’s Todd Haimes Theatre.
CINEMA
Dementia-friendly film: Blue Skies (1946, U)
23 October
Dancer Jed loves showgirl Mary, who loves compulsive nightclub-opener Johnny, who can't stay committed to anything in life for very long...
CINEMA
Fright Fest 26: Practical Magic 2 (12A)
23, 24, 28 & 29 October
Sally and Gillian Owens must protect their family from the centuries-old curse that dooms any man an Owens woman loves, sparked after Sally's daughter Kylie accidentally triggers the curse.
FAMILY
The Selfish Giant
26 & 27 October
The Giant is angry. Children are playing in his beautiful garden, so he puts up a big wall and an even bigger KEEP OUT sign. But when winter comes, even the Giant realises that everyone needs someone...
CINEMA
Royal Ballet & Opera: Manon
27 October
In this signature work of The Royal Ballet, MacMillan’s nuanced understanding of human psychology makes for an unflinching look into the moral degradation of Manon’s Paris.
CINEMA
Moviedrome: The Fly (40th anniversary screening!) (1986, 18)
30 October
A scientist enters his own teleportation pod invention, inadvertently merging himself with a house fly, leading to terrifying consequences.
CINEMA
Fright Fest 26: Matilda (30th anniversary) (1996, PG)
30 & 31 October
A brilliant young girl who uses her sharp mind and secret powers to overcome cruel adults.
CINEMA
Fright Fest 26: The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975, 12A)
31 October
A newly-engaged couple have a breakdown in an isolated area and must seek shelter at the bizarre residence of Dr. Frank-n-Furter.
COMEDY
Dead Famous: Haus of Games with The Isolation Creations (sold out)
1 November
Back from beyond the grave, The Isolation Creations invite you to a frightfully funny show full of bingo, banter and a load of balls.
COMEDY
Daniel Kitson: Thrum (limited availability)
4 November
An evening of storytelling and comedy, with music more or less throughout, at least two funny voices, and upwards of three jokes.
CINEMA
National Theatre Live: Golden Boy (15)
5 & 6 November
1930s New York, at the height of the Depression. Joe Bonaparte is a gifted young violinist with a future in music, until a chance at fame and fortune lures him into the brutal world of professional boxing...
THEATRE
How Soon Is Now?
6 & 7 November
New Year’s Eve, 1997. Manchester. The DJ is in full flow, indie songs blasting out into the smoke-filled night club... an indie musical about mates, music and magic – finding your place and finding yourself.
THEATRE
Close Enough To Touch
9 November
A gripping, intimate drama following a man who has a girlfriend… and many secrets.
CINEMA
Royal Ballet & Opera: Carmen
10 November
Damiano Michieletto’s searing production returns, casting scorching light on the lust, violence and destructive desire of Bizet’s ever-popular opera.
COMEDY
Andy Parsons: Please #@!$ off to Mars (limited availability)
12 November
Life is hard. Come and have a laugh about it.
MUSIC
Oasiz (limited availability)
14 November
Oasiz return to the SJT after their sell out performance last year, with big-hitting career-spanning anthems and authentic performances.
CINEMA
GIANT – The Play (15)
19 & 21 November
The 5-star critically acclaimed play starring John Lithgow as Roald Dahl. A world-famous children’s author under threat. A battle of wills in the wake of scandal. And one chance to make amends...
CINEMA
Dementia-friendly film: Cabaret (1972, 15)
20 November
1930s Berlin. An American singer and club entertainer romances two men while the Nazi Party rises to power around them.
COMEDY
Simon Evans: Staring at the Sun (limited availability)
21 November
A evening of stand-up comedy with Simon Evans, a familiar and respected voice on BBC Radio 4 with his long-running show Simon Goes to Market, regular appearances on The News Quiz, and a panellist on One Person Found This Helpful with Frank Skinner.
CINEMA
Doctor Who: The Satan Pit (12A)
23 November
Experience one of Doctor Who's most acclaimed adventures on the big screen for the very first time!
THEATRE
It's A Wonderful Us
24 November
A celebration of the fact that every life is wonderful, and sometimes all we need is a little nudge and a few good jokes to remember why...
CINEMA
Moviedrome: Seven Samurai (1954, PG)
27 November
Seven Samurai are hired to protect a small village from a large group of marauding bandits.
CINEMA
Royal Ballet & Opera: The Nutcracker
1 & 3 December
The festive family favourite from the 25/26 season returns to our big screen!
CINEMA
André Rieu’s 2026 Christmas Concert: Let It Snow
5 & 8 December
Join André Rieu for his 2026 Christmas Concert and experience joyful carols, beautiful waltzes, and plenty of surprises!
THEATRE
Puss in Boots
5 - 31 December
Our annual Christmas show takes a classic fairy tale and turns it on its head. Full of familiar songs, silliness and festive fun.
MUSIC
Raven at Christmas (sold out)
6 December
Raven are delighted to be performing their ever-popular annual Christmas concert fundraiser for the SJT.
THEATRE
A Pleasing Terror: Two Ghost Stories by M R James (limited availability)
9 December
Over 120 years after they were first published, the ghost stories of M R James retain their power to terrify and amuse. This gripping one man show retells two of the earliest and eeriest.
MUSIC
Holly at Christmas (limited availability)
10 December
Buddy Holly and the Cricketers once again herald in the Yuletide festivities with Holly at Christmas, the show now as traditional as mulled wine and mince pies!
FAMILY
Hairy Bob's Christmas Jumper
16 - 23 December
Tucked in the heart of Scarborough lies a magical sweet shop, where jars shimmer, fudge fizzes, and the unexpected is never far away. Our annual Christmas show for under 6s, full of songs, silliness and festive fun!
CINEMA
Moviedrome: The Big Lebowski (1997, 18)
18 December
Jeff Bridges is ‘The Dude’, a laid-back slacker and keen bowler. When a couple of thugs relieve themselves on his rug, he becomes embroiled in a case of mistaken identity.
CINEMA
Dementia-friendly film: One of Our Dinosaurs Is Missing (1975, U)
18 December
A suspected Western spy steals a secret microfilm from China and hides it in the skeleton of a museum dinosaur, prompting a frantic search by various interested parties.
COMEDY
The Christmas Special: Haus of Games with The Isolation Creations (limited availability)
20 December
A Christmas knees-up full of bingo, banter and bad decisions
MUSIC
Hammonds Brass Band (limited availability)
10 January
The ever popular Hammonds Brass Band returns for a fabulous afternoon of the best of brass music.
CINEMA
Exhibition on Screen: Renoir & Love
21 & 22 January
Enjoy Renoir’s most uplifting and admired masterpieces and be transported back to a Parisian summer of love through the eyes of a true visionary.
CINEMA
Royal Ballet & Opera: La Fanciulla del West
26 January
Maestro Keri-Lynn Wilson takes the podium to conduct one of opera’s most action-packed adventures, Puccini’s exhilarating drama of the Wild West.
CINEMA
Moviedrome: Picnic at Hanging Rock - The Director's Cut (1975, 12A)
29 January
St Valentine’s Day 1900 , a party of school girls in Victoria Australia go for a picnic – and seemingly disappear.
CINEMA
Royal Ballet & Opera: Götterdämmerung
3 February
The full forces of the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House and the Royal Opera Chorus bring opera’s greatest journey, Wagner’s epic saga, to its shattering end.
THEATRE
John Godber's This Is The Life
17 - 20 February
In his audacious new comedy, John Godber interrogates hope, ghosts and the power of performance as seen through the eyes of cynical backstage duo, Dave and Sapphire.
CINEMA
Royal Ballet & Opera: Così fan tutte
23 February
Spurred on by a bet, two young men hatch a plan to test the fidelity of their girlfriends. Mozart’s comedy of manners is reimagined through a sharp contemporary lens, where 18th-century romantic trickery meets deeply satirical high-tech deceit.
CINEMA
Moviedrome: Chinatown (1974, 15)
26 February
1930s L.A, and Private Detective Jake Gittes (Jack Nicolson) is hired by a woman to trail her husband. Before too long he’s out of his depth in bureaucratic corruption and dark family secrets.
MUSIC
Flat & the Curves: Rosé Tinted
27 February
Expect a raucous look at life's disasters and absurdities, delivered with a cheeky wink and ferocious vocals - Flat & the Curves return with their well-aged cabaret, Rosé Tinted!
THEATRE
Alicia's Amazing Adventure
27 February
A joyful and imaginative new theatre show for ages 7+. Journey across time, uncover surprising stories from Britain’s past, and meet historic heroes and hidden heroines!
THEATRE
Rise and Fall
8 & 9 March
Come and explore an ecosystem of balloons - universes in miniature. Rise and Fall is a performance for young audiences (ages 2+) about holding on and letting go...
THEATRE
As You Like It (more or less)
19 March - 3 April
Shakespeare's most joyful romantic comedy is brought to life in the seventies! Expect disguises, mistaken identities, theatrical chaos and the finest musical anthems of the decade.
COMEDY
Seann Walsh: This is Torture
14 April
One of Britain’s best comedians is heading to the SJT, bringing his signature blend of chaos and charm in a brand-new, anxiety-soaked hour.
COMEDY
Jack Skipper: Nothing Heavy
22 April
Expect more of Jack’s brilliantly relatable stand-up, as he tries to make sense of life, getting older and everything in between.
THEATRE
Blackeyed Theatre: The Turn of the Screw
5 - 8 May
A masterwork of psychological suspense and the inspiration for Susan Hill’s The Woman in Black, Henry James’ classic novella The Turn of the Screw is brought to life in this brand-new stage adaptation by Olivier Award-winning playwright Morgan Lloyd Malcolm,
THEATRE
Vacuum
27 - 29 May
Back on stage for the first time in 21 years, Vacuum is a touching, darkly comic and surreal thriller about what it means to live a good life.
THEATRE
Horrible Histories: Horrible Henrys
12 June
Don't miss this riotously entertaining journey through the reigns of the infamous King Henrys, brought to life by the team behind Horrible Histories. Packed with laughs, fascinating facts, and unforgettable characters, it's history as you've never seen it before!
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Keep Moving!
Gentle, creative sessions using movement and singing, having fun in a friendly environment.
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FUSE Youth Theatre
Making theatre accessible to young people across North Yorkshire.
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Global Voices Choir
A welcoming choir singing a wide range of songs from around the world.
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Story Maker
Story Maker is a monthly story telling session for children aged 0-5 and their grown-ups. It's free to attend but booking is advised as we have limited spaces.
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Youth Theatre
Our weekly Youth Theatre sessions are a great way to make new friends, develop your knowledge and interest in the performing arts, and learn new creative and life skills.
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Drama Club
Our Drama Club gives primary school age children a place to explore their creativity, grow in confidence, and make new friends.
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Young Company
The new Young Company is designed for aspirational young theatre makers who are actively pursuing a career in the performing arts.
