Scarborough Review
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Theatre
Scarborough Spa
Visit www.scarboroughspa.co.uk or call 01723 821888. 9 MAY MUSIC AND MEMORIES Neil Sands and his wonderful West End cast are back with a brand new production for 2017.
MAY 2017
Scarborough YMCA Theatre Visit www.scarborough.ymca.org.uk/ theatre-shows or call 01723 506750.
6-7 MAY DANCE INTERNATIONAL This dance spectacular will be a great night out and is presented by AM Danceworx.
Spotlight Theatre, Bridlington Visit www.spotlighttheatrebrid.co.uk or call 01262 601006. 13 MAY YESTERDAY ONCE MORE… THE KAREN CARPENTER STORY Rebecca Robinson and Mark Heller have made this production unique, with their own intimate performances of the Carpenters' music. 20-21 MAY LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION Presented by Anne Taylor’s Academy of Dance, this will be a great showcase of the dancing talents of the school’s students. 30 MAY LEGALLY BLONDE Presented by Scarborough Musicals, this show will detail the journey of the famously perky Elle Woods, a fashion savvy, UCLA sorority girl who finds her life turned upside down when she is dumped by her boyfriend .
The Spa Bridlington
Visit www.thespabridlington.com or call 01262 678258. 6 MAY THE WIZARD OF OZ Join Dorothy Gale as she befriends a brainless Scarecrow, a loveable Tin Man and the cowardly Lion on their quest to thwart the evil powers of the Wicked Witch of the West... with a little help from Glinda the Good Fairy and the almighty and powerful Wizard of Oz. 7 MAY FLUTTER AND FLY Join the fun with our exciting interactive musical journey for under 7s. Flitting birds, jet planes, a kite tied with string – all these and more are imaginatively portrayed in wonderful songs by composer and guitarist Jack Ross.
1-6 MAY FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Performed by Spotlight's own company, 'Fiddler' features some of the best known songs in the world.
Susan Herndon and the Bella Counsel (pictured) from Oklahoma play folk, country and blues at Woodend on 5 May. The Good Intentions, one of the UK's finest contemporary roots bands, play at Woodend on 10 May, with Nashville guitarist Tom Mason in support. Tickets for both gigs, which start at 7.30pm, cost £10 and can be booked by ringing 384500 and online at Eventbrite.
Sat 29 Apr Mr Jim at the Merchant (4pm); Hi-heel Sneakers at Indigo Alley; Hoodoo Brown at the Tap and Spile; Snatch at the Commercial; Becky Brown at the Hole in the Wall; Dave the Rave at the Eastway Club in Eastfield; Bladerunner at the Three Jolly Sailors in Burniston. Sun 30 Apr Counterfeit Blondie at the Hole in the Wall (4pm); Little Big Horn at the Tap and Spile (5.30pm); King Contraband at the Commercial (7pm); Raven at Watermark (7pm); Lottie Holmes at the Merchant (8pm). Mon 1 May Jelly Roll Jazz Band at Farrer’s; Scarborough Folk at the Merchant. Tue 2 May Steve Phillips and the Rough Diamonds at the Grosvenor in Robin Hoods Bay.
Mon 15 May Scarborough Folk at the Merchant. Tue 16 May Steve Phillips and the Rough Diamonds at the Grosvenor in Robin Hoods Bay. Wed 17 May Matt Ball for Scarborough Jazz at the Cask; Alastair James at the Merchant; open mic at the King & Cask; open-mic with John Watton at Cellars. Thu 18 May Jesse Hutchinson at Cellars; open mic at the Merchant and Nags Head in Scalby. Fri 19 May Colcannon at the Merchant; Jesse & Laura at Blue Crush; Five Divide at the Mayfield in Seamer. Sat 20 May Ross Dransfield at the Merchant (4pm); Nowhere Now at Indigo Alley; at Cellars; the Groove at the Tap and Spile; French Letter at the Commercial; James McCann at the Eastway Club in Eastfield. Sun 21 May Blueflies at the Tap and Spile (5.30pm); Five Divide at Watermark (7pm); Mark & Laura at the Merchant (8pm). Mon 22 May Easy Street and Howard Beaumont at Farrer’s; Scarborough Folk at the Merchant. Tue 23 May Steve Phillips and the Rough Diamonds at the Grosvenor in Robin Hoods Bay.
Wed 3 May Derrick Harris for Scarborough Jazz at the Cask; Alastair James at the Merchant; open mic at the King & Cask; open-mic with John Watton at Cellars.
Wed 24 May Alan Barnes Quartet for Scarborough Jazz at the Cask; Alastair James at the Merchant; open mic at the King & Cask; open-mic with John Watton at Cellars.
Thu 4 May Jesse Hutchinson at Cellars; open mic at the Merchant and Nags Head in Scalby.
Thu 25 May Jesse Hutchinson at Cellars; open mic at the Merchant and Nags Head in Scalby.
Fri 5 May Susan Herndon and the Bella Counsel at Woodend (7.30pm); Colcannon at the Merchant; Robert Schmuck at Blue Crush; Snatch at the Mayfield in Seamer.
Fri 26 May Rattlin’ Sheiks at the Merchant; John Watton at Blue Crush; Ian and Bob at the Mayfield in Seamer.
Sat 6 May Jez Ech at the Merchant (4pm); Infinity at the Commercial; Loose Coverz at Indigo Alley; Alligators at the Tap and Spile; Rick Mills at the Eastway Club in Eastfield. Sun 7 May Eli and the Blues Prophets at the Tap and Spile (5.30pm); Easy Street at the Crescent (7.30pm); Adams & Greaves at Watermark (7pm). 13 MAY DER ROSENKAVALIER Strauss’s most popular opera concerns a wise woman of the world who is involved with a much younger lover. 20 MAY HOPELESS ROMANTICS This new play by Nick Lane ( “My Favourite Summer” and “Me and Me Dad” } and Fiona Wass is performed by The Reform Theatre Company. 21 MAY OBSESSION Jude Law stars in a new stage adaptation of Luchino Visconti’s 1943 film, "Obsession", directed by Ivo van Hove. 27 MAY ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA The RSC presents one of Shakespeare's most passionate history plays. 28 MAY WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF Imelda Staunton and Conleth Hill star in this new production of Edward Albee's play.
BY DAVE BARRY
Sun 14 May Will Rawlings as Dean Martin (3pm); Sugarlicks at the Tap and Spile (5.30pm); Dom Pipkin at Watermark (7pm); Ross Dransfield at the Merchant.
Fri 28 Apr Rattlin’ Sheiks at the Merchant; Alistair Huntly at Blue Crush; Ben Parcell at the Mayfield in Seamer.
8 MAY HOPELESS ROMANTICS In an age of internet dating and Tinder, isn’t it harder not to find someone these days? Reform Theatre once more joins forces with Nick Lane, writer of hit comedies My Favourite Summer and Me & Me Dad. 12 MAY COMEDY TRIPLE BILL Baroque Theatre Company’s UK Tour. Three fast-paced, one act plays giving fun-seeking audiences a full and entertaining evening. 27-29 MAY LADIES' DAY This year’s Spring Bank Holiday play by Whitby Amateur Dramatic Society is Ladies’ Day by Amanda Whittington.
Gigs at Scarborough pubs unless stated. Please send submissions to dave@thescarboroughreview.co.uk
at the Commercial; Rochelle at the Eastway Club in Eastfield.
Whitby Spa Pavilion
3-6 MAY WHISTLE DOWN THE WIND Whitby Area Musical Theatre Company present the classic show. Whistle Down the Wind follows the fortunes of a fugitive caught between the prejudice of adults and the innocence of the young. 18 MAY JOOLS HOLLAND & HIS RHYTHM & BLUES ORCHESTRA This is a series of intimate shows in iconic venues accompanied by special guests... this show is not to be missed! 24 MAY-3 JUNE MOVIES MEETS THE MUSICALS: TAKE TWO After a fabulous Summer 2016 season, Tony Peers Productions return to The Spa Theatre to present Movies Meets The Musicals: Take 2!
Pub Gigs
26 MAY PUPPETRY OF THE PENIS Yeah, that one. Enjoy! 26 MAY THE ROD STEWART SONGBOOK Enjoy a wonderfully produced, audio-visual spectacular.
Visit www.whitbypavilion.co.uk or call 01947 458899.
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Sat 27 May Mr Jim (4pm) and Eli and the Blues Prophets (9pm) at the Merchant; Mr Jim and Friends at Indigo Alley (9pm); Aftermath at the Tap and Spile; Ric Owen at the Hole in the Wall; Willo at the Eastway Club in Eastfield. Sun 28 May Lewis Hamilton Band at the Tap and Spile (5.30pm); AC3 at Watermark (7pm); Connor Lawlor at the Merchant (8pm).
Mon 8 May Anne & King at Farrer’s; Scarborough Folk at the Merchant.
Mon 29 May Scarborough Folk at the Merchant.
Tue 9 May Steve Phillips and the Rough Diamonds at the Grosvenor in Robin Hoods Bay.
Tue 30 May Steve Phillips and the Rough Diamonds at the Grosvenor in Robin Hoods Bay.
Wed 10 May Good Intentions at Woodend (7.30pm); the Unkempt for Scarborough Jazz at the Cask; Alastair James at the Merchant; open mic at the King & Cask; open-mic with John Watton at Cellars.
Wed 31 May Chandler / Holbrough Quintet for Scarborough Jazz at the Cask; Alastair James at the Merchant; open mic at the King & Cask; open-mic with John Watton at Cellars.
Thu 11 May Jesse Hutchinson at Cellars; open mic at the Merchant and Nags Head in Scalby.
Thu 1 June Jesse Hutchinson at Cellars; open mic at the Merchant and Nags Head in Scalby.
Fri 12 May Alistair James at Blue Crush; Friday Street at the Mayfield in Seamer.
Fri 2 June Connor Lawlor at Blue Crush; Bryan Adams Experience at the Mayfield in Seamer.
Sat 13 May Sam Lenton at the Merchant (4pm); Spearmint Rock at Indigo Alley; Trigger at the Tap and Spile; Hoodoo Brown