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Dom Joly shot to fame on our TVs with Trigger Happy TV and now he's coming to our stages with The Conspiracy Tour, a hilarious, fascinating, and slightly anarchic guide to the wild and wacky world of conspiracies from around the globe.

Five more exciting touring shows for 2025, including the explosive new show from Nathaniel J Hall, the first solo show in seven years from the award-winning Daniel Bye, and an original adaptation of an Oscar Wilde classic.

Our 2023 Christmas show, Beauty and the Beast, has been nominated in the UK Theatre Awards for Best Play for Children and Young People.

We're delighted to announce we've gained funding for the first phase of our building upgrade, starting work on replacing our outdated heating and cooling systems and refurbishing our roof.

Writer and composer Boff Whalley is the co-creator of Sanctuary along with award-winning playwright Sarah Woods. Here, he discusses the idea behind  the story, the power of musicals, and why this is a story that needs to be told...

We have a number of paid opportunities year round in and around Scarborough for freelance workshop leaders and skilled theatre practitioners to deliver youth and community projects, our ongoing youth theatre activity, and a range of creative sessions in schools.

Announcement

Monologue Slam

06/09/2024

Calling all aspiring actors: showcase your talent at this Monologue Slam with the SJT & CU Scarborough!

Cinema

Fright Fest '24

04/09/2024

Calling all ghouls, ghosts and, well, everyone who enjoys a good scare at Halloween! We've got some screenings to put goosebumps on your goosebumps this October, with everything from iconic classics to brand-new reimaginings.

We're delighted to welcome our new Associate Director Chantell Walker, who'll be in residence here at the SJT over the next eighteen months.

Announcement

New Touring Shows for 2025!

14/08/2024

We're delighted to be announcing the first touring shows of 2025, bringing you a gothic classic, Manchester vibes, an evening of folk music powerhouses, and more!

We're delighted to be screening some of the world's greatest stage musicals, from The Phantom of the Opera and Miss Saigon, to Les Misérables and and Jesus Christ Superstar.

Cinema

Let's Dance!

17/06/2024

Dust off your jazz/ballroom/ballet/tap* shoes for a series of dance-themed film crackers screening every weekend until September. Book three or more events in the Let’s Dance season and get 20% off your tickets using the code LETSDANCE!

*Delete where applicable!

Behind the scenes

Eliza Carthy: My SJT

17/06/2024

Musician Eliza Carthy joins us on June 21 to perform a solo show – but it’s far from her first experience of the Stephen Joseph Theatre. From growing up in Scarborough to coming to see poet Luke Wright, here are some of her experiences and memories of the SJT. 

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