Stephen Joseph News

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The critically acclaimed European première of Sanaz Toosi's Pulitzer Prize-winning play, English has extended its run at Kiln Theatre due to public demand, now completing performances on 6 July.

Stand-up comic Ria Lina will bring her highly anticipated debut tour, Riawakening, to Scarborough’s Stephen Joseph Theatre next month.

Captain Cliff & the Seagull Squad is coming to Scarborough’s Stephen Joseph Theatre. The production comes from the same team that created last year’s popular Thor’s Great Big Adventure: writer and director Rob Salmon, with original songs by Alice Kynman.

Radio 4 favourite Alfie Moore will return to Scarborough’s Stephen Joseph Theatre next month following three sold-out shows at the venue last year.

Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre and co-producers Theatre by the Lake in Keswick and the Octagon Theatre Bolton have announced the cast for this summer's production of the much-loved modern classic, Brassed Off. 

Main Street Theater is producing the rollicking British farce, Taking Steps by internationally-acclaimed playwright, Sir Alan Ayckbourn. When the play first premiered in England, on its original opening night, the laughter was so loud it broke the theater's PA system!

Step into the rehearsal room for English, Sanaz Toosi's comic and deeply moving Pulitzer Prize winning play in the video here!

Shakespeare’s Globe has announced the cast of The Taming of the Shrew, directed by Jude Christian.

The Octagon Theatre has revealed a sensational programme set to entertain audiences this autumn and into 2025. Learn more about the full lineup here!

A new adaptation of a favourite nursery rhyme will entertain young people at Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre this half-term.

Matthew Schmolle Productions have announced the 10 year anniversary production of Alistair McDowall's critically acclaimed Captain Amazing will open at Southwark Playhouse Borough this May. With previews from 1st May and press night on 2nd May.

Main Street Theater is producing the rollicking British farce, Taking Steps by internationally-acclaimed playwright, Sir Alan Ayckbourn. Learn how to purchase tickets.

A season shows has been announced for autumn 2024 at Scarborough’s Stephen Joseph Theatre. Learn more about the lineup here!

Comedian Richard Herring will return to stand-up after six years with his new show Can I Have My Ball Back?, coming to Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre on 23 May.

Professional dance artists and community groups will leap onto stage at Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre in May for York Dance Space's Making Waves, showcasing new dance work accompanied by original music composed by North Yorkshire composer Wilfred Kimber.

Over twenty-five years, Luke Wright has built a reputation as one of Britain’s most popular live poets. As part of his celebrations, he’s visiting Scarborough’s Stephen Joseph Theatre on Wednesday 15 May.

Shakespeare’s Globe has announced the cast of Much Ado About Nothing, directed by Associate Artistic Director Sean Holmes (The Comedy of Errors, Globe), with Ekow Quartey and Amalia Vitale as Benedick and Beatrice.

Uncovering the plots and schemes that go on behind closed doors, ROTTEN is a darkly comical thriller that sees a diabolical plan spiral into anarchy.  The performance is at 7.45pm on Tuesday 23 April.

Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre has revealed the full cast for Twelfth Night or What You Will. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.