This rehearsed reading features excerpts from brand new pieces of work, presenting an array of talent from around the UK.
Last year over 200 plays were submitted to the Stephen Joseph Theatre. This New Writing showcase celebrates some of those plays that we think you will enjoy.
This rehearsed reading features excerpts from brand new pieces of work, presenting an array of talent from around the UK.
After the readings you can meet the playwrights in an informal post show discussion.
Second Stage writers for this year include local writer Peter Robertshaw, Fiona Evans whose previous plays include Scarborough and The Price of Everything, and Niall Ransome – who appeared in The 39 Steps and Treasure Island.
26 June
A special fundraising event to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Alan Ayckbourn's Absurd Person Singular.
READ MORE1 January - 30 September 2022
Discover Scarborough in a whole new way by following in Anne Brontë's footsteps with this audio walk.
READ MORE7 July - 9 July 2022
Travel the streets, guided by the people who know it best, and experience a side of Scarborough never before seen.
READ MORE12 July - 13 July 2022
From the same team that brought you The Greatest Play in the History of the World.
READ MORE20 August
An interactive story for under 6s and their grownups with live music, puppetry and a tale you thought you knew.
READ MORE22 August
One of our annual play readings chosen from our literary department submissions.
READ MORE19 September
One of our annual play readings chosen from our literary department submissions.
READ MORE2 December - 31 December 2022
Nick Lane takes another classic fairy tale and turns it on its head this Christmas!
READ MORE7 December - 16 December 2022
Nick Lane takes another classic fairy tale and turns it on its head this Christmas!
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