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Bristol Old Vic Announces Plans for 260th Anniversary Year
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 5, 2026

Bristol Old Vic's executive partnership of Artistic Director NANCY MEDINA and newly appointed Executive Director Rebecca Dawson has outlined the ways Bristol Old Vic is delivering on the organisation's commitment to support theatre-makers of the future, and champion stories from the South West in a string of announcements that coincide with the Theatre's 260th anniversary year.

Stephen Joseph Theatre in Scarborough Appoints Annelie Powell as New Casting Director
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 4, 2026

The Stephen Joseph Theatre in Scarborough will welcome a new Casting Director, Annelie Powell. Annelie will be casting most of the SJT's own productions, starting with Murder for Two.

CALENDAR GIRLS THE MUSICAL Comes to Stephen Joseph Theatre in 2026
by Stephi Wild - Nov 4, 2025

Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre has announced its first summer production for 2026 – Calendar Girls the Musical. Learn more about the upcoming production here!

NOISES OFF Opens at the Stephen Joseph Theatre in First-Ever In-the-Round Production
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 11, 2025

The first-ever in-the-round production of Michael Frayn’s legendary farce Noises Off is now playing at Scarborough’s Stephen Joseph Theatre through 6 September 2025.

Cast Set For NOISES OFF at the Stephen Joseph Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 28, 2025

Casting has been announced for the first ever in-the-round production of Michael Frayn’s legendary farce Noises Off at Scarborough’s Stephen Joseph Theatre. Learn more here!

Laura Doddington Hosts 70th birthday celebrations at Scarborough’s Stephen Joseph Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2025

The Stephen Joseph Theatre in Scarborough will turn 70 this summer and will celebrate in style with a gala afternoon hosted by actor Laura Doddington. Learn more here!

Kat Rose-Martin Joins The Stephen Joseph Theatre on 18-Month Attachment
by Stephi Wild - Mar 13, 2025

The Stephen Joseph Theatre will welcome playwright Kat Rose-Martin on attachment for 18 months. Learn more about Kat and find out what her plans are at the theatre here!

LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST (MORE OR LESS) Comes to The Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough
by Stephi Wild - Mar 11, 2025

A new adaptation of one of Shakespeare's most popular comedies, Love's Labour's Lost (more or less) can be seen at Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre later this month. 

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.

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.

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!

THE WHITBY REBELS is Now Playing at the Stephen Joseph Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 21, 2024

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
by Stephi Wild - Oct 17, 2024

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
by Stephi Wild - Sep 23, 2024

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
by Stephi Wild - Sep 12, 2024

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
by Stephi Wild - Aug 20, 2024

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
by Stephi Wild - Jun 18, 2024

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
by Stephi Wild - Mar 18, 2024

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
by Stephi Wild - Mar 13, 2024

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
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 17, 2024

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.