Stephen Joseph Theatre News

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.

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.

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!

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

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

The autumn show at Scarborough’s Stephen Joseph Theatre, The Whitby Rebels, is now on and runs until Saturday 2 November. 

The winners of this year’s UK Theatre Awards were announced at a ceremony hosted by Faye Tozer, which took place at 8 Northumberland Avenue on Sunday, 20 October. See photos from the ceremony here!

Discover the winners of the 2024 UK Theatre Awards, celebrating outstanding achievements in British theatre. Find out which productions and artists were honored this year.

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.

James Rowland announced a 50+ date UK tour featuring his Songs of the Heart Trilogy, including LEARNING TO FLY, PIECE OF WORK, and JAMES ROWLAND DIES AT THE END OF THE SHOW.

A theatrical tale for children celebrating the magic of growing, community and friendship is to take to the stage at Scarborough’s Stephen Joseph Theatre on Friday 1 November.

Casting has been announced for this year’s Christmas show at Scarborough’s Stephen Joseph Theatre, Aladdin. David Ahmad, Jessica Dennis, Matthew Koon, Carl Patrick and Ash Weir will be directed by Gemma Fairlie in the show which runs from 29 November to 28 December.

Award-winning comedy magician Pete Firman is taking his ‘triks’ back on the road in 2024 with his show TrikTok.

Scarborough’s Stephen Joseph Theatre has announced that actor James Norton will appear in a fund-raising ‘in conversation’ at the theatre in December.

The nominees for this year's UK Theatre Awards have been announced. The UK Theatre Awards celebrate the very best of theatre across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Check out the full list of nominees here!

Legendary comedian, travel writer and columnist Dom Joly, best known for his multi-award winning, global-smash-hit prankster TV series Trigger Happy TV, brings his latest show Dom Joly: The Conspiracy Tour to Scarborough’s Stephen Joseph Theatre next month.

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.

Liverpool's acclaimed theatre show SEALSKIN has announced a UK tour, bringing its compelling narrative and powerful performances to audiences nationwide.

Sonia Sabri Company (SSCo) will bring their latest show to Scarborough’s Stephen Joseph Theatre next month as part of a UK-wide tour.