What's on at the SJT in 2025 by Stephen Joseph Theatre

The best nights out

We’re all about great nights out in Scarborough!

This year we’re bringing you an exciting mix of theatre, comedy, musicals, dance and live music; the perfect distraction from everyday life.

Our cinema screens films six nights a week, with everything from the latest must-see movies to screenings from the National Theatre and Royal Opera House. As part of our dementia-friendly programme we show a classic film every month with free refreshments and free tickets for carers and companions.

There’s something for everyone at the SJT, so head our way and join us for a great night out.

Contacting us

Call 01723 370541

Mon - Wed 11am-6pm | Thu - Sat 10am - 6pm

Come and see us in person: Westborough, Scarborough, YO11 1JW (Mon – Wed from 11am, Thu - Sat from 10am, usually closing 15 minutes after the last event of the day has begun.)

Email box.office@sjt.uk.com

Book online anytime at www.sjt.uk.com

Prices

On stage

For SJT productions we always have a number of tickets at £10 - grab them while you can as they do go quickly!

For preview performances of SJT productions ticket prices are capped at £16 for all seats.

Seats may get more expensive as demand increases.

On screen

Please see overleaf for information about our cinema including prices.

If you have any queries or, for accessibility reasons, need seats that are not currently on sale, please speak to our Box Office team.

To give you an idea of what our two spaces are like, check out the seating plans on the inside back cover of this brochure.

Accessibility

We strive to make life easier for all visitors and have different types of accessible performances/ screenings, accessible seating options, facilities for audio description and more.

Assistance dogs are very welcome, we’re proud to be dementia-friendly and we now have automatic doors at our main entrance.

There’s more detail on our website, or you can call 01723 370541 or email reception@sjt.uk.com with any queries.

Show content & age guidance

We’ll add any content warnings to our website where possible. Ages listed are purely a guide, as you’re the best judge of what you’re comfortable with your young people seeing. Please note that sometimes age guidance may change during rehearsals, and do chat to our Box Office team if you have any concerns.

Getting here

Our beautiful Art Deco building is in Scarborough town centre. We’re directly opposite Scarborough Railway Station, so you can’t miss us if you’re travelling by train. Parking can sometimes be tricky because of our central location. We’ve marked some nearby car parks on the map opposite and suggest you check out parkopedia.co.uk Most parking on street and in council-run car parks is free after 6pm.

Offers & discounts

SJT Circle Membership

A great way to save money, get all the inside information and really become part of the SJT family. Benefits include discounts*, updates and exclusive events! Visit bit.ly/SJTMember or email the team on supportus@sjt.uk.com for details.

Under 30s

This free-to -join scheme is available to anyone under 30 or in full-time education. Tickets for just £10 (any seat, even after the standard allocation of ‘tenner tickets’ has gone!). Get two free film tickets when you sign up! Your U30s membership also gives you 10% off refreshments*. Contact the Box Office for details.

Group bookings

• 10% off when you book 10+ full price tickets*

• Free booker’s ticket when booking 20+ seats*

• School groups – get in touch for the best offers Contact us via email: natalie.foster@sjt.uk.com or call the Box Office on 01723 370541

NHS staff & carer discounts

NHS staff can get 20% off all SJT-produced shows*. Also available to carers with a green CARE badge and Blue Light cardholders.

*Ts & Cs apply to all offers and discounts. Exclusions may apply, not valid on tickets £10 or under.

While you’re here...

Make a night of it by booking a delicious meal at Eat Me Cafe @ The SJT in our first floor bar space, and find that perfect gift in Shop at the SJT - details in the back of this brochure!

SJT gift vouchers

Available for any amount, last for two years and can be personalised - get yours from the Box Office or online. We also accept Theatre Tokens.

Sign up for regular updates straight to your inbox at sjt.uk.com/signup, and follow us on social media to get involved with all things SJT!

The SJT is supported by:

The information in this brochure was correct at the time of printing, but may be subject to changes.

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Grab a drink, sit back, and relax in the beautiful Art Deco surroundings of the McCarthy cinema.

Prices Films: £8, Concessions (60+ and companions): £7

Circle, NHS staff & U30s: £6

Event cinema: £12/£18

Look out for:

Exclusive monthly screenings of films that are cult, classic or somewhere in-between. Each one has an introduction from film expert George Cromack.

Monthly dementia-friendly screenings have tickets at just £6, free tickets for companions, an intro (and singalong if it’s a musical) and free refreshments!

Audio Described screenings provide recorded narration of the action through headphones using Dolby Fidelio. Units are available from the kiosk for a £5 returnable deposit, and you can either use the headphones provided or bring your own.

We make captioned screenings available where possible - these are listed on our film leaflets and on the website.

Find out first!

On the right are just a few of our exciting upcoming screenings - check online or pick up our monthly film leaflet for the latest listings!

Did you know...?

You can hire the McCarthy for events, including weddings - or why not have a private screening of your favourite film! For details, please email the team: eventsmanager@sjt.uk.com

The Royal Ballet & Opera and The Metropolitan Opera: Il barbiere di siviglia 3 June

A screening of a madcap production of Rossini’s effervescent comedy, following feisty heroine Rosina and her secret beloved Count Almaviva.

André Rieu’s 2025 Maastricht Concert: Waltz the Night Away!

30 August & 4 September

NT Live: A Streetcar Named Desire 5 June

Gillian Anderson, Vanessa Kirby, and Ben Foster lead the cast in Tennessee Williams’ timeless masterpiece. Filmed live during a sold-out run in 2014.

The King of the Waltz is back with his Johann Strauss Orchestra and an all-new summer concert captured live from the stunning Vrijthof Square in Maastricht. NT Live: Inter Alia 25 September

Rosamund Pike stars in the much-anticipated next play from the team behind Prima Facie - a searing examination of modern motherhood and masculinity.

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THE OWL AND THE PUSSYCAT WENT TO SEE

Book by Sheila Ruskin and David Wood

Music and lyrics by David Wood

Based on The Owl and the Pussy-cat by Edward Lear

Directed by Alice Kynman

Join The Owl and the Pussycat on a magical adventure for all the family!

They set sail in a pea-green boat for the mystical land where the Bong-Tree grows, and on the way they meet a whole host of charming characters including the Plum Pudding Flea, The Runcible Spoon and Head Jumbly. Our intrepid travellers long to be married, but will they get a happily ever after?

Youth Theatre groups 1, 2 and 3 will be performing David Wood’s musical adaptation of Edward Lear’s classic poem.

Perfect for adventurers aged 5+

Fancy getting involved?!

29 - 31 May, 6pm plus 2pm Sat matinee

Age guidance: 5+

Venue: The McCarthy

Tickets: £10/£6

Praise for last year’s performance of Collected Grimm Tales:

“An absolutely incredible performance!! What fabulous young talent Scarborough has… book a ticket & support these amazing young people”

“Just fantastic: all the young people were brilliant, the sets were amazing, the costumes were great”

“So great to see future generations of actors/back stage peeps & audiences clearly having so much fun.”

We run weekly sessions for children in school years 1 to 6 (Drama Club) and 7 to 10 (Youth Theatre). Drama Club groups 1-3 meet on a Saturday morning and Youth Theatre groups 1 and 2 meet on a Tuesday evening. If you fancy joining us at the start of next term, email engagement@sjt.uk.com to see if there are places available.

The SJT Youth Theatre presents

3 - 26 July

PRIDE & PREJUDICE

By Kate Hamill

Jane Austen’s most iconic love story is brought dazzlingly to life on stage.

When it comes to the subject of marriage, headstrong Lizzy Bennet is determined to resist the mounting pressures and expectations from society. But can she resist love, especially when the infuriatingly intriguing Mr. Darcy keeps popping up at every turn?!

With sharp humour and sparkling dialogue, this witty stage adaptation brings to life the classic story of love, misunderstandings, and second chances (with plenty of music and dancing). Lose yourself in the world of Regency parties and courtship, as hearts race, tongues wag and passions swirl around the English countryside.

Discover the absurdities and thrills of finding your perfect (or imperfect) match in life, with this vibrant retelling of Austen’s beloved novel, performed by a large cast of immensely talented actors. Join us for this UK premiere production, adapted by award-winning playwright Kate Hamill and directed by the Octagon Theatre Bolton’s Artistic Director Lotte Wakeham.

Monday - Saturday, 7.30pm Plus matinees on Thursdays and Saturdays (excluding 3 Jul)

Preview: Thu 3 Jul, 7.30pm Ticket prices are capped at £16 for all seats.

Post-show Q&A: Thu 17 Jul, 1.30pm

Accessible performances

Dementia-friendly & captioned: Thu 10 Jul, 1.30pm

Captioned: Thu 10 Jul, 7.30pm

BSL interpreted & audio-described: Sat 12 Jul, 2.30pm

Age guidance: 10+

Venue: The Round

Tickets from £10 - book early for the best prices! For more details see the inside front cover. Discounts available for SJT Circle members, Under 30s, NHS staff, carers and groups. Details online or get in touch!

The Stephen Joseph Theatre, Octagon Theatre Bolton, Theatre by the Lake and Hull Truck Theatre, in association with Theatr Clwyd, present

Based on the novel by Jane Austen Directed by Lotte Wakeham

You are invited to our

Sunday 13 July | The Round | 2.30pm

You are invited to our 70th Birthday Party!

Credits

A script-in-hand performance of some extra-special excerpts from SJT shows of the past 70 years and a potential future show.

Sunday 13 July, 2.30pm

Tickets £20

All money raised will go towards our New Work Fund, helping us put brand new work on our stages and nurture new talent.

Or, choose the VIP option and join us for a post-show

Age guidance 12+

Standard tickets from £20

VIP tickets £70

The VIP option includes a souvenir programme, post-show celebration, buffet and glass of prosecco

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Get closer to your theatre

We can’t do it without you!

By becoming a member, you allow us to become more than a theatre. You’re investing directly in your local theatre, enabling us to produce vibrant and exciting shows, nurture new talent and provide vital work in the local community. Whether you want discounts on tickets, priority booking, or simply to support the work we do on and off stage, there’s something for everyone.

Members get the chance to meet the SJT team and socialise with like-minded people over a cuppa and a sweet treat at our exclusive monthly events. All membership levels include a donation which goes straight to our charity - the higher the level, the bigger the donation. Thank you!

Your support:

• Provides dementia-friendly and accessible performances

• Creates the brilliant props you see in our shows

• Brings local community groups to the theatre, sometimes for the first time, allowing more people to experience the magic of live theatre

• Gives all children the chance to get creative

• Provides us with a safety net, ensuring we can keep programming ambitious new shows

Membership starts from just £3.33 per month!

Find full details online at bit.ly/SJTMember, call 01723 370541 or email the team on supportus@sjt.uk.com for details.

NOISES OFF

By Michael Frayn

Directed by Paul Robinson

One of the greatest British comedies ever written, Noises Off is a hilarious and heartfelt tribute to the unpredictability of life in the theatre.

Called “the funniest farce ever written”, the show follows the on and off-stage antics of a touring theatre company as they stumble their way through the fictional farce, Nothing On. Across three acts we witness: the shambolic final rehearsals, a disastrous matinee seen entirely from backstage and their brilliantly catastrophic final performance.

We’re delighted to present the first ever in-the-round production of Michael Frayn’s comedy masterpiece.

“The most dexterously realized comedy ever about putting on a comedy. A spectacularly funny, peerless backstage farce. This dizzy, well-known romp is festival of delirium.”

The New York Times

“Stephen Joseph Theatre artistic director Paul Robinson [is] an expert at staging farce kept the right side of chaos.”

The Scarborough News

Tickets

9 Aug - 6 Sep

Monday - Saturday, 7.30pm

Plus matinees on Thursdays and Saturdays (excluding 9 Aug)

Preview: Sat 9 Aug, 7.30pm

Ticket prices are capped at £16 for all seats.

Post-show Q&A: Thu 21 Aug, 1.30pm

Accessible performances

Dementia-friendly & captioned: Thu 28 Aug, 1.30pm

Captioned: Thu 28 Aug, 7.30pm

BSL interpreted & audio-described: Sat 30 Aug, 2.30pm

Age guidance: 12+

Venue: The Round

The Stephen Joseph Theatre presents

Written and directed by Alan Ayckbourn

EARTH ANGEL

Written and directed by Alan Ayckbourn

Gerald recently lost his wife of many years. Amy was the light of his life, almost heaven-sent.

It’s tricky thinking about life without her but he’s trying his best to put a brave face on things, accepting help from fussy neighbours and muddling along as best he can.

Then a mysterious stranger turns up at Amy’s wake. He seems like a nice enough chap, washing the dishes and offering to do a shop for Gerald, but is he all that he appears?

Alan Ayckbourn’s 91st play digs deep into one of life’s greatest mysteries – what makes someone a good person? And in this day and age, can you ever really be sure...?

“He is a kind of English Chekhov who is also an incomparably fine director of his own serious comedies”

The Wall Street Journal on The Girl Next Door (2021)

“Ayckbourn’s deft and light touch takes you deviously into darker reaches of the soul”

The Scarborough News on Family Album (2022)

“Genius...highly amusing”

The Daily Mail on Constant Companions (2023)

“Very funny... a beautifully performed drama”

The Observer on Show & Tell (2024)

13 Sep - 11 Oct

Tuesday - Saturday plus Mon 15 Sep, 7.30pm

Matinees on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays (excl 18 Sep)

Previews: Fri 12 Sep, 7.30pm Sat 13 Sep, 2.30pm & 7.30pm

Ticket prices are capped at £16 for all seats.

Post-show Q&A: Thu 9 Oct, 7.30pm

Accessible performances

Dementia-friendly & captioned: Thu 2 Oct, 1.30pm

Captioned: Thu 2 Oct, 7.30pm

BSL interpreted & audio-described: Sat 4 Oct, 2.30pm

Age guidance: 12+

Venue: The Round

The Stephen Joseph Theatre presents

A c t ors, Audiences a Ayckbourn

Friday 26 - Sunday 28 September

Alongside Earth Angel, we’re hosting an exciting weekend to raise money for the SJT New Work Fund, enabling us to put even more brand new work on our stages and nurture brilliant new talent. You can book the two events below individually, or you can get exclusive extras by purchasing a VIP package - these are limited in number!

It’s All Relative

Men, Meals & Me

Limited availability!

Fri 26 Sep, 7pm | The McCarthy | All tickets £20

An evening of Ayckbourn in two halves! Alan Ayckbourn’s archivist Simon Murgatroyd M.A. explores the creation of hit show Relatively Speaking on its 60th anniversary. The second half is a chance to hear stories from a group of actors with years of Ayckbourn experience.

Sun 28 Sep, 2.30pm | The Round | All tickets £25

Men, Meals & Me is an eight-hander inspired by the 1981 musical revue Me, Myself and I, in which the central character is represented by three actors playing different aspects of one woman. Casting is yet to be finalised but expect some familiar faces. This will be the first-ever public performance and will be directed by Alan himself.

To book a package, please call us on 01723 370541 or email tickets@sjt.uk.com.

Tickets to It’s All Relative

Tickets to Earth Angel on Saturday 27 September (matinee or evening)

Tickets to the reading of Men, Meals & Me

Gala event after the reading of Men, Meals & Me, attended by Alan Ayckbourn and the cast. Includes a buffet and glass of prosecco

A souvenir programme

Lunch with members of the Earth Angel company

Exclusive behind the scenes sessions with staff from the SJT

Scarborough

VIP Package A VIP Package B

£550

£150

SLEEPING BEAUTY

Original story Charles Perrault

Adapted and directed by Nick Lane

Have you ever had one of those dreams…?

You know the ones... where you’re running but you can’t get anywhere? Or the one where you really need the loo but people keep getting in your way?

What about the dream where you’re a child and you get cursed by a wicked fairy to prick your finger on your eleventh Christmas Eve and fall asleep for a hundred years?

Not had that one? Molly has. She’s been having it a lot recently. Her eleventh Christmas Eve is just around the corner.

“One more sleep,” her mum keeps saying…

…but if Molly’s not careful, she could end up having have the craziest sleep of her life!

The team who brought you the UK Theatre award-winning Beauty and the Beast and Aladdin invites you to join Molly on a night-time adventure filled with songs, laughs and festive nonsense * .

A Christmas treat for dreamers of all ages. *Cocoa, pyjamas and teddy bears optional.

29 Nov - 31 Dec

Public performance times: 11am/1pm/3pm/6pm/7pmsee the diary pages for details! Plus 10am schools performances, contact us to book!

Previews:

Sat 29 Nov, 1pm & 6pm

Adult tickets capped at £16 for all seats (child tickets all £10).

Accessible

performances

Relaxed: Fri 12 Dec, 11am

Captioned: Sun 28 Dec, 3pm

BSL interpreted & audio-described: Sat 27 Dec, 1pm

Age guidance: 6+

Younger children are welcome, kids under 18months go free but still need a ticket.

Venue: The Round

The Stephen Joseph Theatre presents

WONKEY DONKEY & THE MAGIC CHRISTMAS CARROT

Written by Kat Rose-Martin

Directed by Chantell Walker

Wonkey Donkey has been giving children rides up and down South Bay for as long as anyone can remember. But now Scarborough’s favourite beach donkey is retiring and all her friends are planning a huge party.

To show how much they care about Wonkey they want to get her a very special gift, so they go in search of – drumroll – the Magic Christmas Carrot. A legendary carrot said to be the tastiest carrot ever.

Join us on an unforgettable quest to find the Magic Christmas Carrot. Along the way you’ll meet quirky characters, sing catchy songs and get your festive groove on.

“Bright, brilliant, cheerful, and full of song”

The Scarborough News on Captain Cliff and the Seagull Squad (2024)

“Accessible, funny, and fish-shaped bean bags full of fun”

The Scarborough News on Thor‘s Great Big Adventure (2023)

“Brilliant… grateful to have a theatre that welcomes under 5s”

“Engaging, well-pitched, funny and festive”

“Me and 5yr old grandson had so much fun, in fact he said it the most amazing thing he’s seen.”

“Really good, my grandchildren aged 14 months and 3 were both completely enthralled”

Audience comments on Captain Cliff and the Seagull Squad (2024)

11 - 22 Dec

Performance times: 10.30am/1.30am - see the diary pages for details!

Group bookings welcome, contact the Box Office to book!

Tickets: £7

Age guidance: 0-6

Kids under 18 months go free but still need a ticket - please book these via the Box Office.

Venue: The McCarthy

All performances are chilled: These performances allow for noise and movement in the auditorium, as well as re-entry for anyone who may need time away from the performance.

The Stephen Joseph Theatre and CU Scarborough presents

Backstage Tours

If you’re interested in what we do, the shows we make, the history of the SJT, or just want to have a look around - why not book one of our regular guided tours of the building. Each event will include special access to an SJT production, and you never know who you might meet along the way!

Saturdays | 12 - 12.45pm | £10 per person

23 Aug 19 Jul 27 Sep

Limited places, please book to avoid disappointment. Book online or via the Box Office - 01723 370541. Please note the tour route does involve lots of stairs. If you’d like to bring a large group to take a tour and Saturdays don’t work for you, get in touch and we’ll see what we can do!

Marshmallow Me

Mon 19 May, 7.45pm

Ruby is a young Scarborough girl who moved to the big city in pursuit of her acting dreams. Along with the bright lights and opportunities came a few bumps in the road. Culture shock, financial struggles, and battling an eating disorder led her down a dark path. An honest and inspiring story of self-discovery that will leave you laughing, crying and rooting for Ruby every step of the way.

The Round | All ages | £15

Greed

Tue 3 Jun, 7.30pm

Tavaziva Dance returns with a dynamic, powerful, exhilarating dance piece accompanied by a stimulating and infectious soundtrack. Greed is a challenging, fast-paced production dealing with the interplay of money, power, and religion between African and Western cultures.

“A phenomenal piece of contemporary dance” The Stage

The Round | Ages 12+ | £15

The Rod Stewart Songbook

Fri 23 May, 7.30pm

The ultimate homage to Rod Stewart, featuring Pete McCall and his sensational live band. Enjoy unforgettable hits like Sailing, Maggie May, Do Ya Think I’m Sexy, You Wear It Well and many more. Expect an electric atmosphere and a night you’ll never forget!

“The next best thing to seeing Rod himself” Hull Daily Mail

The Round | All ages | £23

Closure?

Fri 6 Jun, 7.45pm

Do you have unanswered questions after a breakup? Serial dating northern lass Lydia did, so she sent a questionnaire to her expartners... and made a show out of it. If you like statistics, interpretive dance, and Daniel Bedingfield then you’ll love this. You’ll leave laughing, with some noughties classics stuck in your head.

“Extremely entertaining”

Audience feedback

The McCarthy | Ages 16+ | £15

PopOdyssey

Fri 30 May, 7.30pm

Love Island, an inflatable Trojan horse and a thirst trap bot dressed like a nymph. This epic storytelling show collides ancient Greece with modern pop culture in a high energy reworking of The Odyssey, told through text and movement. A journey to find a home, a father and our place in this mad, complex world of fake lips, telling fake news in deep fake utopias.

The Round | Ages 14+ | £15

The Carpenters Experience

Sat 7 Jun, 7.30pm

Get ready for an evening of nonstop hits, featuring Maggie Nestor and eight top-class musicians who capture Karen and Richard Carpenter’s musical talents brilliantly. Enjoy hits like Close To You, We’ve Only Just Begun, Top of the World, Rainy Days and Mondays, Solitaire, Goodbye to Love, Please Mr Postman, and many more classic songs.

The Round | Ages 16+ | £23

Sam Jewison in Concert

Sat 14 Jun, 7.30pm

Sam returns with classics from the Great American Songbook and beyond. Expect stunning vocals and dazzling piano fireworks.

The Round | All ages | £23

Switching the Spotlight: A Gender Swapped Cabaret

Tue 17 Jun, 7.45pm

Showcasing local talent with some daring and electrifying performances of musical classics, in support of Scarborough Pride.

The McCarthy | Ages 16+| £10

Poetry Live at the SJT!

Fri 20 Jun, 7.30pm

Four of the most exciting yet contrasting voices in Yorkshire performance poetry: Charlotte Oliver, Felix Hodcroft, James Koppert and Helen Birmingham, plus an open mic section.

The Round | Ages 14+ | £6

We’re delighted to be holding some exciting events as part of Scarborough Fringe - a vibrant and dynamic celebration of the arts running across the town from 13 - 22 June.

Jumpers for Goalposts

Mon 16 Jun, 7.45pm

The SJT Yound Company present a staged reading of this heartfelt and hilarious comedy about football, friendship and and finding your place in the world. Game on.

The McCarthy | Ages 16+ | £5

Developed with support from

Battleground

Wed 18 Jun, 7.45pm

A recorded performance of a powerful short play about the struggle to become the person you want to be, rather than the one you feel you’re expected to be.

The McCarthy | Ages 18+ | £5

Dance Together

Sat 21 Jun, 7.30pm

Dynamic performances from Hattons, Kellet’s Performing Arts, The Benson’s Stage Academy, The Brave Project and Yorkshire Coast School of Ballet which celebrate our dancing town.

The Round | All ages | £5

Writing a play with Kat Rose-Martin

Tue 17 Jun, 7pm

Where do you start when writing a play? A workshop focussing on generating ideas which might one day flourish into a full-length play.

Boden Room | Ages 18+ | £12

Developed with support from

Feral

Thu 19 Jun, 7.30pm

Following 2024’s Battleground, this live performance is a celebration, and a love letter - to a community, to growing up, to forging connections, and to building a future.

The Round | Ages 16+ | £5

Isolation Creations Haus of Games: Seaside Special

Sun 22 Jun, 4pm

An afternoon of comedy, bingo, games brought to you by Scarborough’s cheekiest queens! Crimp your hair, put on your cummerbund and rewind for the ultimate ’80s Prom!

Eat Me Café | Ages 16+ | £16

Pulman & Stilgoe - A Couple Of Swells

Wed 25 Jun, 7.30pm

The inspired pairing of two unique entertainers - Liza Pulman, songstress, comedienne and one-third of the iconic Fascinating Aida, and virtuoso pianist, songwriter and singer Joe Stilgoe. Their dazzling piano-playing and exquisite vocals make old songs sound new and new songs feel like you’ve known them all your life.

The Round | All ages | £23

Counting Sheeps

Tue 26 & Wed 27 Aug, 11am & 1.30pm

Two sheep think they know everything about sleep. They’re experts in the field. But tonight they’re wide awake. Snuggle up and join them on a journey through the joys and frustrations of everything bedtime. A touching, musical adventure filled with sensory play, for little ones and their (very tired) grown ups.

“My baby was mesmerised”

Audience feedback

Room 2 | Ages 0-3 | £10/£8

Dad’s Army Radio Show

Fri 27 Jun, 7.45pm

Sat 28 Jun, 2.45pm & 7.45pm

Two actors, two microphones, over twenty-five charactersand lots of sound effects! The nation’s favourite sitcom returns in this highly-acclaimed stage production.

★★★★★ “A comedy force to be reckoned with.” Radio Times

“Brilliant! The speed, accuracy and comic timing are breathtaking. I loved it!” Joan Le Mesurier

The McCarthy | All ages | £20

Kailey

Tue 23 Sep, 7.45pm

A comedy-drama set in Bradford that follows 18-year-old Kailey Spence as she navigates life alone whilst her mum, Shaz, is caught in the prison system. Inspired by real life events, this comical and honest piece of new writing poignantly highlights the reality of society’s forgotten young people.

★★★★ “funny, tender and shocking” Yorkshire Post

The McCarthy | Ages 14+ | £15

Putin’s Folly: The War in Ukraine, Three Years On

Wed 9 July, 6.30pm

The Telegraph’s most listened to podcast ever - recorded live. Join journalists from the world’s most listened to, and award-winning, podcast covering the war in Ukraine to analyse the lessons western countries and their militaries should be learning from the war, against the backdrop of an increasingly uncertain world.

The McCarthy | Ages 14+ | £5

Round the Horne

Mon 29 Sep, 7.45pm

Tue 30 Sep, 1.30pm & 7.45pm

From 1965 to 1968 there wasn’t a bigger radio show in Britain than the ground-breaking Round the Horne. Up to 15 million people would gather to listen to Kenneth Horne and his merry crew get up to all sorts of mischief. Take a step back in time and experience this comedy classic live.

“a superb evening’s entertainment”

British Theatre Guide

The McCarthy | All ages | £20

Into the Light

Thu 16 Oct, 7.30pm

Award-winning dancers and choreographers James Pett and Travis Clausen-Knight bring you two exciting new dance shows:Vessel and In the Absence. Renowned for their poignant and intensely powerful work, they create thought-provoking works that resonate with their audiences on a personal and emotional level.

★★★★★ “A visual spectacle” Double-Bill

The Round | Ages 12+ | £15

Grace Petrie:This Is No Time To Panic!

Fri 24 Oct, 7.45pm

Depressed by fascism, misogyny and eco-destruction? Sounds like YOUR climate needs a change! Long respected as the British folk scene’s funniest lesbian, Grace knows folk songs can’t save the world, and neither can standup. But both at the same time?? Read it and weep, Putin!

★★★★★ “Borderline miraculous” Scotsman

The McCarthy | Ages 16+ | £19

Play On Words

A musical celebration of PG Wodehouse on Broadway

Sat 18 Oct, 7.30pm

PG Wodehouse once had a record-breaking five musicals on Broadway at the same time. Now, his step-great grandson Hal Cazalet and pianist Simon Beck will take us back to the Golden Age of stage and screen with music from Gershwin, Rogers & Hammerstein, Sondheim and many more.

The Round | Ages 8+ | £23

Graham Gooch

Sat 25 Oct, 7.30pm

England legend Graham Gooch is cricket’s highest run-scorer, with 67,057 runs across all formats. A three-time Ashes winner and former England captain, he scored 333 at Lord’s. As batting coach, he worked with stars like Pietersen and Root.

Expect unforgettable stories, insights, and humour from a true cricketing great.

The Round | Ages 12+ | £23

We are the Lions, Mr Manager!

Wed 22 Oct, 7.45pm

Jayaben Desai, inspirational leader of the 1976-78 Grunwick Strike, not only stood up for workers’ rights and against oppression with selfless dedication, but turned the dispute into a national movement for human rights and dignity, inspiring future generations.

★★★★ “A powerful story, powerfully told” The Observer

The McCarthy | Ages 11+ | £16

Ordinary Decent Criminal

Tue 28 Oct, 7.45pm

Set in the years following the Strangeways Prison Riot, meet recovering addict Frankie, played by renowned political comedian Mark Thomas as he enters the brave new world of a liberal prison experiment. None of Frankie’s fellow convicts are what they seem. In the most unexpected of places he discovers: the revolution is not dead. It’s just sleeping.

The McCarthy | Ages 16+ | £17

Queer Spaces

Wed 29 Oct, 7pm

Join us for a one-off night of sparkling new stories that imagine a better world through a queer lens. Written and performed by local LGBTQIA artists trying out new work for the first time, this unique performance is presented by award-winning queer touring theatre company Roots.

“Moving, funny thought provoking and insightful” Audience member

The Round | Ages 13+ | £5

Birdwatching

Mon 3 Nov, 7.30pm

Amelia, Poppy and Lauren are wild camping in Northumberland. As the woods darken and tensions flare, a watchful presence takes hold. A perfect boiling pot of paranoia, superstition and adolescent insecurity ensues that hangs on a chilling question: who is watching who?

★★★★★ “A horror classic in the making” Starburst Magazine

★★★★★ “A must see” North West End The Round | Ages 14+ | £15

Baga Chipz - Chip Off the Old Block

Thu 30 Oct, 7.30pm

Party with the council estate princess herself - with stories ranging from meeting the Queen to the backstage goss on RuPaul’s Drag Race! Expect an evening of live vocals from big band ballads to disco classics. If you ain’t a fan of dirty jokes and absolute smut then walk on by - this comedy extravaganza is not one for the faint hearted. Includes a Q&A. The Round | Ages 16+ | £25

Everybody Dance Festival

Fri 7 Nov,7pm

Showcasing and celebrating dance in schools and community settings across Yorkshire. A chance for young people to shine and share their creativity with a live audience and immerse themselves in all things dance. A joyous and moving event, enjoyed by children and audiences, hosted in a friendly and supportive format.

The McCarthy | Ages 3+ | £10/£12

Sun 2 Nov, 4pm

Do you fancy a saucy trick and a cheeky treat? This Halloween, the Isolation Creations are back and they’re feeling more mischievous than ever! Described by audiences as ‘gloriously entertaining’, their live show is filled with laughter, fun games, ghoulish surprises and cheesy prizes! It’s a spinechilling soirée of sass and spooky shenanigans!

Eat Me Café | Ages 18+ | £16

Flamenco Orígenes

Sat 8 Nov, 7.30pm

Join an exceptional group of traditional artists on an epic adventure spanning multiple continents and hundreds of years to celebrate the evolution of the beautiful and traditional art form of the Andalusian people, which we have come to know as flamenco. “By the time the show ends,the audience has caught the energy, leaping to their feet with applause and cries of “Olé!”

thespyinthestalls.com

The Round | All ages | £23

Haus of Games with the Isolation Creations: Scream Queens

Black Tie Ball

12 - 15 Nov, 7.30pm plus Thu and Sat matinees

It’s the glitziest night of the year, but behind the bow ties and fake tans there are jealousies and avarice, divorces and affairs. By turns satirical and touching, John Godber turns his laser gaze onto the black tie ball in all its sophisticated pomp in this hilarious comedy. Being short staffed has never been so funny!

The Round | Ages 14+ | From £10

Count Magnus

Fri 12 Dec, 7.45pm

Two classic spinechillers by M R James brought to life in Robert Lloyd Parry’s thrilling one-man show. In Count Magnus a travel writer’s over-inquisitiveness leads to a diabolical chase. Denmark is the setting for Number 13, where a hotel room conceals a ghastly, baffling secret.

★★★★★ “Riveting” The Daily Mail

The McCarthy | Ages 12+ | £20

Kevin Quantum: Unbelievable Magic For Non-Believers

Tue 18 Nov, 7.30pm

Sceptical? Don’t believe in magic? Good. We’re here to blow your mind right open. Scientist-turnedmagician Kevin was trained by Penn & Teller - expect big gasps & raw, unfiltered magic from a worldclass showman.

★★★★★ “Astonishing”

Edinburgh Evening News

The Round | Ages 14+ | £20

Sun 14 Dec, 4pm

Have you been naughty or nice? Either way, the Isolation Creations are back to jingle your bells, and trust us, they’re bringing plenty of camp to Christmas! Join them for a belly-laugh-filled soirée that will have you ho-ho-ho-ing all the way to New Year, with cheeky games, dodgy prizes, and more than a little bit of seasonal mischief!

Eat Me Café | Ages 18+ | £16

Raven

Sun 7 Dec, 1.30pm

Raven return for their ever-popular Christmas concert, raising funds for the SJT. This six-piece, multiinstrumental band will delight you with a mix of traditional festive music and their own original songs, together with enchanting harmonies and lots of instruments! A magical way to start your festive season with plenty of sparkleyour ticket includes a hot drink and a selection of sweet treats!

The McCarthy | All ages | £20

Tue 16 Dec, 7.30pm

The show that’s as traditional as mulled wine and mince pies! All the hits, contemporary classics and some Christmas crackers are wrapped up in a fast, furious, funny feast of entertainment to make the perfect gift for all the family.

“Completely awesome... had us all moving and shaking, and dancing and stomping”

2023 audience member

The Round | All ages | £23

Buddy Holly and the Cricketers: Holly at Christmas

Haus of Games with the Isolation Creations:

Slay Belles

Hammonds Band

Sun 11 Jan, 3pm

The ever popular Hammonds Band return to the Stephen Joseph Theatre for a fabulous afternoon of the best of brass music. Under the direction of Morgan Griffiths, Hammonds Band is one of the country’s finest brass bands, performing in venues across the world. This is a special concert not to be missed!

The Round | All ages | £19

Then and now

As it’s our 70th birthday this year, here’s a little peek into the past - the theatre space, the Box Office and the theatre’s van both in the early days of the SJT and in the present day!

Putting your event centre stage!

WEDDINGS

Put your wedding centre stage with a choice of two unique venues and a totally bespoke service catered just for you.

COMMUNITY & BUSINESS EVENTS

An ideal venue for conferences, meetings, staff training, presentations, workshops and more!

CINEMA HIRE

A venue with a difference, we host events including private film screenings in our McCarthy auditoriumthe perfect treat for any celebration!

What’s On When

Please note: These listings are for events on our stages at the time of printing. Check online, call us or pop in to find out about all current events, including screenings in our cinema!

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MAY

JUNE Tue 3 Greed - Tavaziva Dance

6 Closure?

7 The Carpenters Experience

14 Sam Jewison in Concert

16 Jumpers for Goalposts

19 Feral

20 Poetry Live at the SJT!

21 Dance Together 7.30pm

JULY

Did you know?

Among other measures, we have:

• installed water saving taps

• increased the recycling capacity by approximately 30%

• reduced the usage of single use compostable drinkware by approximately 40%

• made the printing we order (including this brochure!) carbon neutral by contributing to tree planting schemes across the UK

• continued to replace legacy light fittings around the building with low energy LEDs

SEPTEMBER

Mon 1 Noises Off

3 Noises Off 7.30pm

4 Noises Off 1.30pm 7.30pm

5 Noises Off 7.30pm

Noises Off 2.30pm 7.30pm

DECEMBER

OCTOBER

18 Play on Words

22 We are the Lions, Mr Manager!

24 Grace Petrie 7.45pm

25 Graham Gooch 7.30pm Tue 28 Ordinary Decent Criminal 7.45pm Wed 29 Queer Spaces

NOVEMBER

1.30pm

1.00pm

11.00am 3.00pm

1.00pm 6.00pm

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The Round

The McCarthy

Please note:

Our building has lots of stairs, so do take the lift if it’s easier - use floor 2 for the Round and floor 3 for the McCarthy (if you arrive early and your floor is unavailable, you can wait in our downstairs foyer or in the bar area on floor 1).

Access to most seats involves either climbing or descending stairs - we’ve marked handrails on stairs in red. In the Round, level access to the front row via the stage is often available on request. If you would like advice on seating choices, please contact our Box Office team.

Toilets