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Open Door Will Host Star-Studded Improv Event For Valentine's Day
by Stephi Wild - Jan 30, 2026

Open Door will host a special Valentine's comedy event featuring Joe Lycett, Asim Chaudhry, and others to support emerging talent in the arts.

The Free Association to Launch UK Improv Festival and New Show in 2026
by Stephi Wild - Jan 21, 2026

The Free Association, a premier hub for improv comedy in the UK, will present two significant events in 2026: The Big Scene Improv Festival and a new, yet-to-be-named show. These events are set to enhance the UK's improv scene from May 13-17, 2026.

Improv Royalty The Free Association Announce Programme To Celebrate 10 Year Anniversary
by Stephi Wild - Oct 8, 2024

The Free Association have announced their programme to celebrate their 10-year anniversary.

Review: BROKEN WATER, Arcola Theatre
by Cindy Marcolina - Feb 2, 2024

Three women live parallel lives on the same London street. One desperately wants a baby, one regrets her choices, one is haunted by the past. Michèle Winstanley addresses motherhood and the female experience in a tender piece that becomes a sad reminder that, as women, we rarely fully win.

Photos: Inside Rehearsal For Alan Ayckbourn's CONSTANT COMPANIONS
by Stephi Wild - Aug 17, 2023

Rehearsals are under way for Alan Ayckbourn’s 89th play, Constant Companions, which will play at Scarborough’s Stephen Joseph Theatre from 7 September to 7 October before touring to The Old Laundry Theatre, Bowness-on-Windermere (17 to 21 October) and the New Vic Theatre, Newcastle-under-Lyme (24 October to 4 November). Check out rehearsal photos here! 

Alan Ayckbourn Will Lead the Cast of His Play TRUTH WILL OUT at Stephen Joseph Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Aug 10, 2023

Globally renowned playwright Alan Ayckbourn will make a rare outing as an actor at Scarborough’s Stephen Joseph Theatre in September.

Cast Revealed For THE CONSTANT COMPANIONS at The Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough
by Stephi Wild - Jul 20, 2023

Casting has been announced for Alan Ayckbourn's 89th play, Constant Companions, which will play at Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre from 7 September to 7 October before touring to The Old Laundry Theatre, Bowness-on-Windermere (17 to 21 October) and the New Vic Theatre, Newcastle-under-Lyme (24 October to 4 November).

Rehearsed Reading of ABSURD PERSON SINGULAR Will Be Presented at the Stephen Joseph Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2022

A special fundraising event to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Alan Ayckbourn's Absurd Person Singular will take place at Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre later this month.  

Arcola Theatre Announces Full Cast For WE STARTED TO SING
by Stephi Wild - Mar 22, 2022

Arcola Theatre today announces the full cast for the world première of Barney Norris' new play We Started To Sing, which marks the reopening of the theatre since March 2020. Barney Norris directs Barbara Flynn, David Ricardo-Pearce, Naomi Petersen, George Taylor and Robin Soans.

Watch The Two Latest Plays From Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre, THE GIRL NEXT DOOR and HOME, I'M DARLING at Home
by Stephi Wild - Aug 4, 2021

Tickets for the films are £12 each, with a group ticket available at £15. A version of The Girl Next Door with added bonus features including interviews with Alan Ayckbourn and Kevin Jenkins costs £20. Learn more about the productions and how to view them here!

Naomi Peterson Joins the Cast of Mercury Theatre's BASKERVILLE!
by Stephi Wild - Jul 22, 2021

Naomi Peterson joins the company in the role of Miss Stapleton and others, joining the previously announced Richard Ede (Sherlock Holmes), Marc Pickering (Stapleton and others), Eric Stroud (Doctor Watson), Naomi Peterson (Miss Stapleton and others), Phil Yarrow (Sir Henry and others).

Alan Ayckbourn's THE GIRL NEXT DOOR Will Return To Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre in September
by Stephi Wild - Jul 12, 2021

Booking opens at 10am on Friday 16 July. Tickets, priced from £10, are available from the box office, by phone, or online. Learn more here!

BWW Review: THE GIRL NEXT DOOR at Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough UK
by Michael T. Mooney - Jun 29, 2021

Ayckbourn's 85th play filmed for streaming.

Stephen Joseph Theatre Launches New Film Of Alan Ayckbourn's THE GIRL NEXT DOOR
by Stephi Wild - Jun 21, 2021

A film of the play, recorded in front of a live audience, will be made available on the theatre's website from 6pm on Monday 28 June to midnight on Sunday 4 July.

Photo Flash: Inside Rehearsal For THE GIRL NEXT DOOR at Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2021

Scarborough’s Stephen Joseph Theatre’s first in-house production of 2021 is Alan Ayckbourn’s The Girl Next Door. The 85th play by the prolific dramatist, it is currently in rehearsals, directed by the author, and can be seen at the SJT from Friday 4 June to Saturday 3 July.

Audio Version Of Alan Ayckbourn's HAUNTING JULIA To Be Released By Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 9, 2020

A brand new audio recording of a classic Alan Ayckbourn play will chill audiences this Christmas.

The Free Association Has Announced Star Guests for VAULT FESTIVAL 2020
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 30, 2020

The Free Association has announced a star line-up of guests for their run of hit-shows at the VAULT Festival 2020. Running from 4 February - 16 February, this is the first time the Free Association will present a series of the most exciting improvised comedy shows in London.

Alan Ayckbourn's BIRTHDAYS PAST, BIRTHDAYS PRESENT Comes to Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 5, 2019

A brand new play from celebrated author Alan Ayckbourn has opened at Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre.

80 YEARS YOUNG: A Celebration Of Alan Ayckbourn's 80th Birthday Comes to The Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough
by Stephi Wild - Aug 27, 2019

The Stephen Joseph Theatre this year celebrates the 80th birthday of its Director Emeritus, the world-renowned playwright Alan Ayckbourn.

Photo Flash: Inside Rehearsal For Alan Ayckbourn's BIRTHDAYS PAST, BIRTHDAYS PRESENT at Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Aug 8, 2019

A brand new play from celebrated author Alan Ayckbourn is currently in rehearsal, and opens at Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre in September.