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We caught up with award-winning playwright Kate Hamill to talk about her adaptation of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice - here in Scarborough from 3-26 July -, her love of Austen's work, and the motivational benefits of betting on a first draft!

The Royal Ballet and Opera Cinema Season 25-26 includes popular classics and highly-anticipated new productions. With an international roster of opera and ballet stars, it promises to be a fantastic experience for fans of opera and ballet alike.

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Fancy some new shows?

19/05/2025

We know, we know - you're spoiled for choice! We've got another eight amazing autumn shows for you to choose from, including our much-loved Christmas show for under 6s, an evening with a cricketing legend, and the return of our friends from Townsend Productions.

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Moviedrome: July - Dec

14/05/2025

Our exclusive monthly Moviedrome screenings in the Mac bring you the chance to discover - or rediscover! - a choice cut of cinema that's cult, classic or somewhere in-between. The films are hand-picked by our resident film buff George Cromack, who introduces each screening.

Our monthly dementia-friendly film screenings are fun and social events for people living with dementia and their friends, family and carers.

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Autumn 2025!

29/04/2025

From sleepy bedtime adventures to edge-of-your-seat theatre, we've got some gorgeous autumn treats lined up for you!

Behind the scenes

Imaginary Friends with Daniel Bye

28/04/2025

Theatre maker Daniel Bye answers some questions about his new show Imaginary Friends, covering everything from Piers Morgan to the Papal Conclave and being back on stage solo after seven years...

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Adapting Dracula: Chatting with Nick Lane

22/04/2025

You might recognise Nick Lane's name as the writer behind our madcap Christmas shows and adaptations of The Comedy of Errors (more or less) and Love's Labour's Lost (more or less). Now he's turned his pen to Dracula, so we caught up with him to chat about the process of adapting and directing the gothic classic ahead of it swooping (sorry!) our way from 1-3 May.

We're delighted to be part of this year's second ever Scarborough Fringe! Part of Scarborough Fair, it's all about showcasing incredible cultural experiences in different venues across the town between Fri 13 and Sun 22 June.

Behind the scenes

Q&A with Toxic's Nathaniel J Hall

15/04/2025

We chatted with theatre maker Nathaniel J Hall (First Time, It's a Sin) about his 'hilarious and heartbreaking' new show Toxic, touring to the SJT for one night only on April 24.

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More Touring Shows for 2025!

25/03/2025

We're delighted to announce the following touring work coming to the SJT this autumn, from the new show from comedian Mark Thomas and writer Ed Edwards, to the return of Apollo Productions with comedy classic Round the Horne.

Tickets go on sale to SJT Circle members from 10am on Wednesday 26 March and on general sale from 10am on Wednesday 2 April.

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Two new shows for 2025!

25/02/2025

We're looking forward to welcoming two new touring shows we think you'll love - Dad's Army Radio Show and John Godber's new comedy, Black Tie Ball. Priority booking for SJT Circle members opens from 10am on Wed 26 Feb and general booking opens from 10am on Wed 5 March

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World Book Day 2025

18/02/2025

We love an excuse to get together, dress up and tell stories, so guess what we're doing for World Book Day on Thursday 6 March? A very special series of drop-in Story Maker sessions, all about getting creative and having lots of fun!

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