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Scarborough’s Stephen Joseph Theatre Celebrates its 70th Birthday in 2025

Scarborough’s Stephen Joseph Theatre will celebrate its 70th birthday in 2025 with a year of entertainment. Learn more about the full upcoming lineup here!

THE WHITBY REBELS is Now Playing at the Stephen Joseph Theatre

The autumn show at Scarborough’s Stephen Joseph Theatre, The Whitby Rebels, is now on and runs until Saturday 2 November. 

Creative Connections Symposium Comes to Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre

A one-day symposium for creative people, featuring industry speakers, practical workshops, taster sessions and accessible networking, will take place at Scarborough’s Stephen Joseph Theatre next month.

Stephen Joseph Theatre Appoints New Associate Director

The Stephen Joseph Theatre has appointed a new Associate Director, Chantell Walker. Chantell will join the SJT in late October for an 18-month residency. Originally from Sheffield, she is now based in Manchester.

Cast Set For THE WHITBY REBELS at Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre

Casting has been announced for the autumn show at Scarborough’s Stephen Joseph Theatre, The Whitby Rebels. Keith Bartlett, Kieran Foster, Jacqueline King, Duncan MacInnes, Jacqueline Naylor and Louise Mai Newberry will be directed by the SJT’s Artistic Director, Paul Robinson, in the new show by Bea Roberts which runs from 18 October to 2 November.

LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST Comes to Shakespeare North Playhouse and The Stephen Joseph Theatre

A vibrant new adaptation of one of Shakespeare’s most popular comedies, Love’s Labour’s Lost (more or less), has been announced for spring 2025 in a co-production between Scarborough’s Stephen Joseph Theatre and Prescot’s Shakespeare North Playhouse.

DRACULA: THE BLOODY TRUTH Comes to Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre in July

A new production which takes the lid off the familiar story of the world’s most famous vampire opens at Scarborough’s Stephen Joseph Theatre next month.

New Chair, Deputy Chair, and Board Members Join Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough

Scarborough Theatre Trust, the board which runs the town’s Stephen Joseph Theatre, has a new chair and deputy chair. Learn more about the new appointments here!

Cast Set For DRACULA: The Bloody Truth at Stephen Joseph Theatre

The cast has been announced for Dracula: The Bloody Truth, a new production which takes the lid off the familiar story of the world's greatest – or worst, depending on how you look at it – vampire. 

South African Stars Align In Musical Extravaganza At Artscape In Support Of The Kolisi Foundation

South African stars unite in 'FINDING THE LIGHT - AN EVENING WITH MUSICAL THEATRE STARS' at Artscape in support of the Kolisi Foundation. Join Jonathan Roxmouth, Lucy Tops, Lynelle Kenned, Tshepo Ncokoane, and more for this musical extravaganza.

Kartoon Channel! Achieves Record Revenue, Subscriber Growth, And Global Coverage

Kartoon Channel! achieves record revenue, subscriber growth, and global coverage. U.S. paid subscribers increased in 2023, with new trials more than doubling in Q4. International market penetration increases with dedicated channels in 61 territories. Kartoon Channel! surpasses major competitors in Apple App Store user rating.

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST is Now Playing at The Stephen Joseph Theatre

This year's Christmas show at Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre – a sparkling new adaptation of Beauty and the Beast – has opened and runs to 30 December.

New Season Of Shows Unveiled For 2024 At Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre

A year of shows from Scarborough's SJT has been unveiled, including adaptations of two classic novels, two stirring Yorkshire stories, a sparkling Christmas show and the 90th play, no less, from the SJT's Director Emeritus, Alan Ayckbourn.

Cast Set For BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Stephen Joseph Theatre

Casting has been announced for this year’s Christmas show at Scarborough’s Stephen Joseph Theatre – a sparkling new adaptation of Beauty and the Beast. Find out who's starring in the cast here!

Actor James Norton is New Patron of Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre

Scarborough’s Stephen Joseph Theatre has announced that actor James Norton has agreed to become its patron. Learn more about Norton and his involvement at the theatre here!

New Movie AND THEN COME THE NIGHTJARS Comes to Stephen Joseph Theatre Next Month

A new movie directed by the Stephen Joseph Theatre’s Artistic Director, Paul Robinson, can be seen in the cinema at the SJT next month.

Photos: First Look At THE 39 STEPS At The Stephen Joseph Theatre Scarborough

A revival of a hugely popular production of The 39 Steps can be seen at Scarborough’s Stephen Joseph Theatre this summer. The show played to packed houses at the North Yorkshire theatre in 2018. The revival is a co-production with Keswick’s Theatre by the Lake. See photos of the production below!

Cast Revealed For THE 39 STEPS at Stephen Joseph Theatre This Summer

Casting has been announced for a revival of a hugely popular production of The 39 Steps at Scarborough’s Stephen Joseph Theatre this summer. The show played to packed houses at the North Yorkshire theatre in the summer of 2018. The revival will be a co-production with Keswick’s Theatre by the Lake.

THE COMEDY OF ERRORS (MORE OR LESS) Comes to Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre

A vibrant new adaptation of one of Shakespeare's most popular comedies, a co-production with Prescot's Shakespeare North Playhouse, opens at Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre on 30 March.

Rehearsals Underway For THE COMEDY OF ERRORS at Shakespeare North Playhouse and Stephen Joseph Theatre

Rehearsals are under way for a vibrant new adaptation of one of Shakespeare’s most popular comedies, in a co-production between Prescot’s Shakespeare North Playhouse and Scarborough’s Stephen Joseph Theatre.