Stephen Joseph

LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST (MORE OR LESS) Comes to Stephen Joseph Theatre and Shakespeare North Playhous
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2025

Rehearsals are under way for a vibrant new adaptation of one of Shakespeare's most popular comedies, Love's Labour's Lost (more or less) – a co-production between Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre and Prescot's Shakespeare North Playhouse.

VELMA CELLI: GOD SAVE THE QUEEN Comes to Scarborough’s Stephen Joseph Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 13, 2025

International award-winning cabaret superstar Velma Celli will bring an evening of music, comedy and all-round fabulous entertainment to Scarborough’s Stephen Joseph Theatre next month.

EDUCATION, EDUCATION, EDUCATION Comes to Scarborough’s Stephen Joseph Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 12, 2025

The Stephen Joseph Theatre’s company for aspiring young theatre makers will bring their second production to the stage next month. Learn more about the upcoming production here!

THE BIG BITE-SIZE SHOW Makes Its London Debut And Returns To Brighton After 11 Years
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 8, 2025

Following a remarkable 18-year run at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, the multi-award-winning Bite-Size Plays returns with an enchanting series of mini theatrical productions this Spring.

Peggy Ramsay Reveals Announces Recipients Of 2025 Playwrights '73 Award
by Stephi Wild - Feb 4, 2025

The Peggy Ramsay Foundation will take primary responsibility for funding the Playwrights ‘73 Award, which places 4 playwrights with 4 theatres around the UK for 18 months and funds them to write a new play.

Full Cast and Creative Team Set For MY MASTER BUILDER Starring Ewan McGregor and More
by Stephi Wild - Jan 31, 2025

Elizabeth Debicki, Kate Fleetwood, David Ajala, and Mirren Mack join Ewan McGregor to complete the cast of My Master Builder - a new play by American playwright and screenwriter Lila Raicek.

A MYSTERY AT THE MUSEUM Comes to The Stephen Joseph Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 27, 2025

Around 70 young actors from tinies to teens will come together on stage in a Youth Arts Festival at the Stephen Joseph Theatre next month. The theatre's Drama Club (school years 1 to 6) and Youth Theatre (years 7 to 10) will perform Mystery at the Museum.

Brian Cox Returns to Scottish Stages in James Graham's MAKE IT HAPPEN
by Stephi Wild - Jan 24, 2025

Brian Cox will return to Scottish stages in a new play by leading British playwright James Graham. This is the first major artwork to tell the story of Royal Bank of Scotland's role in the 2008 financial crash.

Cast Set For LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST (MORE OR LESS) at Stephen Joseph Theatre and Shakespeare North Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2025

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

EGG AND SPOON Comes to Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 13, 2025

Egg and Spoon, which comes to Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre next month, is a perfect gentle introduction to the magic of theatre, suitable for ages 0 to five.

THE WOMAN IN BLACK Is Coming to Milwaukee Repertory Theater in January
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 8, 2025

Milwaukee Repertory Theater will present The Woman in Black, the spine-chilling theatrical sensation direct from London’s West End. Performances begin in January. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.

Ad Infinitum Brings LAST RITES To The Stephen Joseph Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 8, 2025

A show which combines striking physical storytelling with dynamic projection and a soundtrack that can be felt and heard comes to Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre next month.

Industry Pro Newsletter: BroadwayWorld Awards Voting Open, 9-Show Weeks, and $70M for the Arts in King County
by Alex Freeman - Dec 16, 2024

As the year winds down, this week’s stories reflect a season of change, opportunity, and challenges in the theatre world. From the opening of voting for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Regional Awards to the rise of effective altruism reshaping holiday giving, we explore how innovation and community engagement continue to shape the arts. Highlights include expanded performance schedules on Broadway, significant regional funding initiatives like King County’s Doors Open program, and transitions like Heather Lanza’s appointment at NextStop Theatre. Meanwhile, stories of financial strain, such as Germany’s cultural budget cuts and UK theatre downsizing, remind us of the ongoing need for sustainable support in the arts sector.

CAPTAIN CLIFF & THE SEAGULL SQUAD Comes to Scarborough’s Stephen Joseph Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Dec 12, 2024

A brand new show from the same team that brought last year’s Thor's Great Big Adventure to the stage will entertain under-sixes and their families at Scarborough’s Stephen Joseph Theatre this Christmas.

Cast Set For UK Tour of GHOST STORIES
by Stephi Wild - Dec 4, 2024

Casting has been announced for Jeremy Dyson and Andy Nyman’s worldwide cult phenomenon Ghost Stories, which is set to embark on its first full UK national tour opening at Churchill Theatre, Bromley.

Scarborough’s Stephen Joseph Theatre Celebrates its 70th Birthday in 2025
by Stephi Wild - Nov 8, 2024

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!

CASTING THE RUNES Comes to Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 5, 2024

Two tales by Edwardian scholar and mediaevalist MR James will come to Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre next month. The stories will be performed by candlelight at the theatre by Robert Lloyd Parry.

John Godber's PERFECT PITCH Comes to Scarborough’s Stephen Joseph Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 30, 2024

John Godber’s classic comedy Perfect Pitch will come to Scarborough’s Stephen Joseph Theatre next month.

James Rowland Brings LEARNING TO FLY to Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 29, 2024

Critically acclaimed storyteller James Rowland will return to Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre next month with his captivating mix of theatre, comedy and music. 

Farnham Maltings Reveals Cast and Creative Team For CHRISTMAS IN EXETER STREET
by Stephi Wild - Oct 22, 2024

Farnham Maltings has announcedthe cast and creative team for its upcoming production of Christmas in Exeter Street. Bringing Diana Hendry and John Lawrence's children's book to life, Christmas in Exeter Street will be performed at Farnham Maltings from Fri 13 - Tue 24 December.