New Shows for 2023/4!

Time to get your diaries ready! We're delighted to share our Autumn/Winters shows for 2023/4, including:

Happily Ever After? (6 July): A rehearsed reading for the brand new musical written by Scarborough Theatre Company's Alex Weatherhill. Happily Ever After? is set in the world of fairytales after their story is told – expect tongue in cheek humour and naughtiness.

The Isolation Creations Drag Bingo - Cell Block Bingo (16 July) A rare chance to rub shoulders with the warders and inmates of Prisoner Cell Block B(ingo) – expect Top Dogs, Lags, Screws, Wobbly Walls and the odd escape attempt! Play a game or two, have a good giggle, and maybe even win a prize or two...

Mini Pride (26 July) Join Curious Arts at the SJT for Mini Pride, a celebration of everything that’s unique and wonderful about families! Take part in fun, creative activities from colourful arts and crafts to an interactive story time. Suitable for ages 3-7 and their families. Free to attend.

Mini Pride is presented in partnership with Scarborough Pride.

LIVE: Scarborough (11 September): LIVE: Scarborough is your chance to see exciting new productions in their early stages. You’ll see extracts from four new performances from North Yorkshire artists, and have chance to offer feedback on how they develop in the future.

ADHD The Musical (20 September): This new, exciting and heartfelt work explores the highs and lows of having the most common neuro developmental disorder worldwide. A wonderful mix of facts, storytelling and some cracking original show tunes.

Hancock’s Half Hour: The Last Episodes (2 & 3 October): From the producers of the critically acclaimed tours of Round the Horne and The Goon Show, come and take a trip to 23 Railway Cuttings, East Cheam, to join ‘the lad himself’ and his motley crew for three classic episodes of this hilarious show.

Brown Boys Swim (9 & 10 October): Mohsen and Kash are gearing up for the biggest night of their lives – Jess Denver’s pool party. Just one problem – they can’t swim. An exhilarating new play about fitting in and striking out.

Betty Blue Eyes (12 to 14 October): Fresh from their smash run of The Addams Family, Scarborough Theatre Company bring you this musical comedy based on Alan Bennett and Malcolm Mowbray’s hilarious film A Private Function.

Alfie’s First Fight (28 October): Featuring boxing action, surprising plot twists, compelling characters and an inspiring boy-hero, this is a knockout show for children aged five-plus and their grown-ups. If you liked Roald Dahl’s Danny, Champion of the World, the books of Jaqueline Wilson and the Rocky movies, you’ll love this!

I Believe in Unicorns (2 & 3 November): Michael Morpurgo’s treasured story is brought to life by award-winning storyteller Danyah Miller. An intimate family show set in a library full of books that hold more than stories in their pages...

You Heard Me (6 November): Luca Rutherford’s You Heard Me is for anyone who has been underestimated. Anyone who has been told to shut up.  Anyone who's been afraid to walk home alone. It’s a celebration of a single moment of noise that freed Luca from an attack. Made her understand what it means to take up space. To heal. To be part of something much bigger than yourself.  

England and Son (8 & 9 November): A one-man play written by award-winning political comic Mark Thomas. Prepare for a kaleidoscopic odyssey where disaster capitalism, stolen youth and stolen wealth merge into a tale of a working-class boy who just wants his dad to smile at him.

Swinging at the Cotton Club featuring The Lindy Hop Dance Company & The Harry Strutters Hot Rhythm Orchestra (10 November): Take a step back into 1920s and ‘30s New York City and through the doors of Harlem’s hottest nightclub, The Cotton Club. This action-packed show features the music of Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, Cab Calloway, Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald and Fats Waller.

Boy’s Khaya (13 November): From dance company Tavaziva, choreographer Bawren Tavaziva’s powerfully moving and deeply personal new work questions who we are in today’s divided world. It uses a mesmerising combination of stunningly original choreography and an electrifying company of skilled versatile dancers to tell an evocative story of colonialism, persecution, slavery and racial injustice.

Sinatra: RAW (16 November): It's Palm Springs, 1971, and Sinatra's preparing for his last pre-retirement intimate show: this is the 2am Sinatra you dream of meeting – dangerous, unpredictable and brilliant. This multi-award-winning play stars actor and singer Richard Shelton, internationally acclaimed as one of the world’s best interpreters of Sinatra’s music.

The Pretend Beatles (18 November): Escape to the time of Beatlemania! This top UK tribute band features professional musicians who've performed all over the world, truly capturing the sound of The Beatles. 

Bridget Christie: Who Am I? (23 November): Bridget Christie is hot, but not in a good way. The award-winning comedian cannot ride the motorbike she bought to combat her mid-life crisis because of early osteoarthritis in her hips and RSI in her wrist; and wonders why there are so many films, made by men, about young women discovering their sexuality, but none about middle-aged women forgetting theirs. 

Raven (Sun 10 Dec): A Christmas concert fundraiser by six-piece, multi-instrumental band Raven, featuring a mixture of traditional festive songs as well as their own original music. Their enchanting harmonies and haunting melodies will start your festive season with more than a touch of sparkle.

A Warning to the Curious (12 December): Two ghost stories by MR James, performed by RM Lloyd Parry. Lost Hearts features one of James’ most memorable black magicians, the predatory Mr Abney. In A Warning to the Curious a young archaeologist is haunted by the guardian of an ancient treasure. The English seaside has never looked so menacing...

Thor's Great Big Adventure (12-23 December): Our annual Christmas show for under 6s! Thor the Walrus is off on his holidays. He’s booked a few nights down South, then a short stop in Scarborough for New Year before he heads home to the ice and snow of the North Pole. This Christmas, join Thor on his great big adventure, sing a silly song about seagulls and throw him some fish for his tea! *All fish will be provided!

Holly at Christmas (13 December): All the hits, other contemporary classics and some Christmas crackers wrapped up in a fast, furious and funny feast of entertainment for all the family.

Hammonds Band (7 January): An afternoon of brilliant music from one of the country’s premier brass bands in the traditional New Year concert at the SJT.

Forever Tenors: Surrender (3 February): Starring wwo incredibly talented vocalists, Adam Lacey and Robert Durkin, this dynamic classical crossover duo wow audiences with their perfect blend of nostalgia and innovation, taking classic compositions from Nessun Dorma to Unchained Melody and infusing them with new life and energy.

Jo Caulfield – Here Comes Trouble (23 February): Comedians’ Comedian of the Year 21/22 Jo doesn’t mean to cause trouble – she just has the nerve to say what everyone else is thinking out loud!

Tickets for visiting shows go on sale to Circle members from 10am on Thursday 1 June and on general sale from 10am on Thursday 8 June. Priced from £10, tickets are available from the box office on 01723 370 541 and online here.