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Scarborough's independent theatre and cinema.

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Stephen Joseph Theatre in Scarborough in the spring sunshine.  Blue sky and yellow flowers.

Stephen Joseph Theatre in Scarborough in the spring sunshine. Blue sky and yellow flowers.

Scarborough, this morning @thesjt.bsky.social

10.03.2026 09:51 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Stephen Joseph Theatre | Welcome A world-class theatre, cinema and restaurant in Scarborough, North Yorkshire.

πŸ“ Could you be our new Head of Marketing? πŸ“

We're looking to recruit a talented and passionate Head of Marketing to join our Senior Management Team and lead our Marketing and Box Office departments.

Deadline for applications: Monday 13 April πŸ‘‡

sjt.uk.com/vacancies

04.03.2026 09:06 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Always a joy to have our friends @blackeyedtheatre.bsky.social back in Scarborough! ❀️

04.03.2026 09:05 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Musical murder mystery mash-up in Murder For Two Highly-acclaimed but little-seen: Stephen Joseph Theatre in Scarborough dices with musical homicide in Murder for Two

Highly-acclaimed but little-seen: Stephen Joseph Theatre in Scarborough dices with musical homicide in Murder for Two
@thesjt.bsky.social #MurderforTwo
www.theatrereviewsnorth.com/post/musical...

12.02.2026 10:05 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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#THEATRE #NEWS @thesjt.bsky.social announces the cast for Murder for Two www.thereviewshub.com/cast-announc... #Scarborough

02.02.2026 15:47 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Stephen Joseph Theatre | Moviedrome: White Heat (1949, 15) James Cagney stars as Cody Jarret, the psychotic gang leader with a mother complex, in this must-see classic crime noir. Following a prison break Cody reunites with his old gang and plans a big payrol...

Counting down - White Heat (1949) is next week's Moviedrome screening @thesjt.bsky.social #scarborough sjt.uk.com/events/movie...

23.01.2026 18:43 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Queer Spaces Climate Pride | Roots Queer Spaces Climate Pride at York Theatre Royal and the Stephen Joseph Theatre, produced by Roots.

Back in November, I performed a specially written monologue for Roots at York Theatre Royal and the Stephen Joseph theatre (@thesjt.bsky.social) for Queer Spaces: Climate Pride. It was filmed at York, and here it is.

www.rootstouring.com/queer-spaces...

23.01.2026 11:57 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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β€˜Ee-awesome’ - Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre's Wonkey Donkey's a festive treat for little ones While Sleeping Beauty razzle-dazzles β€˜em with its merry mayhem in the main house, Wonkey Donkey offers a more chilled-out festive quest in the McCarthy studio of the Stephen Joseph Theatre.

"Ee-awesome... short, sweet, delightful and playfully presented"

A lovely review for Wonkey Donkey and the Magic Christmas Carrot in The Scarborough News! ✨πŸ₯•βœ¨

16.12.2025 09:15 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Stephen Joseph Theatre | Moviedrome: Edward Scissorhands (1990, 12A) The solitary life of an artificial man - who was incompletely constructed and has scissors for hands - is upended when he's taken in by a suburban family.

Christmas film or not? Chance to decide @thesjt.bsky.social this Friday - sjt.uk.com/events/movie...

15.12.2025 18:18 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

We always look forward to a visit from our friends at @blackeyedtheatre.bsky.social - catch them here with The Hunt for Moriarty, 26 - 28 February πŸ”Ž

sjt.uk.com/events/sherl...

05.12.2025 13:57 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“ Could you be our new Head of Marketing? πŸ“

We're looking to recruit a talented and passionate Head of Marketing to join our Senior Management Team and lead our Marketing and Box Office departments.

Deadline for applications: 16 January 2026

sjt.uk.com/vacancies

04.12.2025 15:50 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

The very last Moviedrome screening of 2025 is Edward Scissorhands (19 Dec), and we're delighted to have announced the first titles for 2026, including White Heat, Sunset Boulevard and A Fistful of Dollars.

Read all about them here!

sjt.uk.com/news/moviedr...

02.12.2025 09:10 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Tonight @thesjt.bsky.social, a Japanese movie in the 'Rashomon-like' vernacular when multiple tales are conflicting, subjective & contradictory versions by different people (disambiguation). Hosted @madbasil.bsky.social, Kurosawa's 1950 film excels in telling a good yarn or two (or three or four).

28.11.2025 22:47 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Stephen Joseph Theatre | Welcome A world-class theatre, cinema and restaurant in Scarborough, North Yorkshire.

πŸ“ JOB VACANCY! πŸ“

We're looking for a skilled Head of Workshop and Stage to join our busy Production team!

Sound like you or someone you know? Head here for more info, and please share! Deadline for applications is Fri 19 Dec πŸ‘‡

sjt.uk.com/vacancies

27.11.2025 09:27 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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We had a bit of help decorating the Green Room Christmas tree this afternoon - big thanks to the Sleeping Beauty cast for getting us all in the festive mood! πŸ’«

26.11.2025 16:36 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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James Norton Backs Propel, A New Creative Careers Programme at Stephen Joseph Theatre - Theatre Weekly Actor James Norton is supporting Propel, an innovative new programme from the Stephen Joseph Theatre (SJT) aimed at young people

@theatreweekly.com

24.11.2025 10:33 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Introducing Propel, our new Creative Careers Programme for young people aged 15 - 17! πŸ’₯

The free programme runs between Jan and July '26, offering young creatives the chance to gain hands-on industry experience across all theatre departments.

Apply by 31 Dec, 11:45pm πŸ‘‡

sjt.uk.com/takepart/sjt...

24.11.2025 10:00 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Alan Ayckbourn's 92nd play looks to the future Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre has a lively 2026 in store - not the least of which is the 92nd play of the masterly Alan Ayckbourn

Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre has a lively 2026 in store - not the least of which is the 92nd play of the masterly Alan Ayckbourn
@thesjt.bsky.social #newseason
www.theatrereviewsnorth.com/post/alan-ay...

20.11.2025 09:41 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Your eagle eyes might spot this should be 27 June to 25 July - we're a month ahead of ourselves! 🍰

12.11.2025 12:32 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Stephen Joseph Theatre | 2026 SJT Produced Work We're ridiculously excited to tell you all about our produced work for next year, including a joyful in-the-round production of global phenomenon Calendar Girls The Musical, Alan Ayckbourn's...

Tickets are on sale to SJT Circle members now, and on general sale from 10am on Wed 19 Nov.

Head here to read all about them, including info on how to become a member from just Β£3.33 a month if you can't wait until then! πŸ‘‡

sjt.uk.com/news/2026-sj...

12.11.2025 10:58 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Stephen Joseph Theatre | Puss in Boots Our annual Christmas show takes a classic fairy tale and turns it on its head. Full of familiar songs, silliness and festive fun.

Puss in Boots: 5 - 31 December

Our annual Christmas show takes a classic fairy tale and turns it on its head, full of familiar songs, silliness and festive fun.

This time we're revisiting another classic; the tale of Puss in Boots!

12.11.2025 10:58 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Stephen Joseph Theatre | Welcome to Pendon (18 - 20 September) Grab your diaries for our next fundraising weekend Welcome to Pendon, featuring a rehearsed reading of Alan Ayckbourn's 2023 play Welcome to the Family, and an evening of exclusive Backstage Secr...

Welcome to Pendon: 18 - 20 September

Grab your diaries for our next fundraising weekend, featuring an evening full of juicy Backstage Secrets and a rehearsed reading of Alan Ayckbourn's 2023 play, Welcome to the Family - the first time it will ever have been heard here in Scarborough!

12.11.2025 10:58 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Stephen Joseph Theatre | The Trial of Romeo Oscar by Alan Ayckbourn The annual premiere of Alan Ayckbourn's latest play. A court-room drama exploring a question that artists have been pursuing for centuries – what makes us human?

The Trial of Romeo Oscar by Alan Ayckbourn: 4 September - 3 October

Alan Ayckbourn’s latest play is a court-room drama exploring a question artists have been pursuing for centuries – what makes us human?

12.11.2025 10:58 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Stephen Joseph Theatre | Handbagged Moira Buffini's wickedly funny, Olivier Award winning comedy imagines what happened behind closed palace doors when Margaret Thatcher and Queen Elizabeth II clashed.

Handbagged: 31 July - 29 August

Queen Elizabeth II - the monarch.

Margaret Thatcher - her most powerful subject.

Moira Buffini's wickedly funny comedy imagines what happened behind closed palace doors when the world's most powerful women clashed.

12.11.2025 10:58 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Stephen Joseph Theatre | Calendar Girls The Musical The true story of the Calendar Girls launched a global phenomenon, a million copycat calendars, a record-breaking movie, a West End play and now an awarding-winning musical written by Gary Barlow and ...

Calendar Girls The Musical - 27 July - 25 June

The true story of the Calendar Girls launched a global phenomenon, a million copycat calendars, a record-breaking movie, a West End play and now an award-winning musical written by Gary Barlow and Tim Firth.

12.11.2025 10:58 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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Stephen Joseph Theatre | Woyzeck Woyzeck is considered to be one of the first modern plays, a naturalistic tragedy and a social critique about a soldier driven to madness. Brought vividly to life by the acclaimed Stephen Joseph Theat...

Woyzeck: 13 - 16 May

Daniel Kramer’s striking adaptation of Georg BΓΌchner’s unfinished masterpiece is brought vividly to life by our acclaimed Stephen Joseph Theatre Young Company.

12.11.2025 10:58 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Stephen Joseph Theatre | Youth Arts Festival: A Night at the Movies Come and support the brilliant SJT Drama Club and Youth Theatre as they work with a team of professional actors to save the cinema from disaster!

A Night at the Movies: Youth Arts Festival - 27 & 28 April

Disaster strikes at the Scarborough Odeon! Can our hapless heroes keep the crowd from making a Great Escape, or will this sequel flop harder than Cats?

You'll have to join the members of the SJT Drama Club and Youth Theatre to find out!

12.11.2025 10:58 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Stephen Joseph Theatre | Murder For Two A hilarious fast-paced musical whodunit, Murder For Two is a madcap murder mystery with a twist. Two actors play thirteen characters… and the piano. They put the laughter into manslaughter!

Murder for Two: 28 March - 18 April

When famous novelist Arthur Whitney's found dead at his birthday party, it’s time to call in the detectives. The only problem is, they’re out of town...

This award-winning Broadway show is gloriously silly, devilishly clever and fantastically funny!

12.11.2025 10:58 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Stephen Joseph Theatre | The Wind in the Willows Join Mole, Ratty, Badger, and Toad on an adventure filled with friendship, fun and mischief. Performed by the SJT Youth Theatre groups in the February half-term.

The Wind in the Willows: 19 - 21 February

Step into the wonderful world of The Wind in the Willows, adapted by the acclaimed playwright Mike Kenny and brought to life by the brilliant SJT Youth Theatre.

Expect friendship, mischief and lots of messing about in boats!

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We're chuffed to bits to tell you all about our 2026 produced work, including a joyful production of global phenomenon Calendar Girls The Musical, Alan Ayckbourn's latest play The Trial of Romeo Oscar, the award-winning Broadway show Murder for Two, and LOTS more!

Come on, let's scroll...

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