With the inaugural Whitby Literature Festival on the horizon and LOTS of big names heading to the East Coast, we caught up with co-founder Fiona Duncan, manager of Whitby Bookshop, to chat about what and who audiences can expect to see over 6-9 November.
We're thrilled to tell you about more new shows heading our way in 2026, including our first SJT production of the year - Murder for Two, a gloriously silly, devilishly clever and fantastically funny award-winning Broadway show - and some brilliant touring shows. Read on to find out more!
We're delighted to announce we've been nominated for a UK Theatre Award for Excellence in Workforce Culture!
We’re currently in the process of an ambitious fundraising programme which will secure the future of the SJT for years to come and we need your help.
2026 is shaping up to be another cracker! We've got another four brilliant shows heading our way, including - well, scroll on to read all about them...
Kerry Wright is a playwright, producer and facilitator based in Bradford. She explores contemporary social and political topics through her work and is passionate about devising theatre with working-class communities and young people. Her play Kailey comes to the SJT on Sept 23.
Calling all ghouls, ghosts and everyone who enjoys a good scare at Halloween! We've got some screenings to put goosebumps on your goosebumps this October, with some classic Stephen King adaptations and family friendly frights.
National Theatre Live: New Screenings!
06/08/2025
We're showing the latest National Theatre Live screenings – amazing stage productions filmed in London’s West End and brought straight to the big screen.
We're delighted to be announcing five new touring shows for 2025/6, including an evening showcasing two remarkable one act plays from the personal archive of Stephen Joseph, John Godber's Teechers, and the return of Blackeyed Theatre with a new Sherlock Holmes adventure, adapted for stage and directed by Nick Lane.
Noises Off is one of the world’s most performed comedies, but as far as we’re aware, this is the first time it’s been presented in the round. As you can imagine, this brought some very particular challenges for designer Kevin Jenkins!
At the end of January 2026 we'll be renumbering the seats in The Round. We're moving to a more intuitive numbering system so it's easier for audiences to find the seats they've booked.
We caught up with award-winning playwright Kate Hamill to talk about her adaptation of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice - here in Scarborough from 3-26 July -, her love of Austen's work, and the motivational benefits of betting on a first draft!
The Royal Ballet and Opera Cinema Season 25-26 includes popular classics and highly-anticipated new productions. With an international roster of opera and ballet stars, it promises to be a fantastic experience for fans of opera and ballet alike.
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