Sue Wilkinson

4 days ago | thescarboroughnews.co.uk | Sue Wilkinson

Rehearsal pictures have been released of a new stage production of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice at the Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough. The show, a co-production between the Stephen Joseph Theatre, the Octagon Bolton, Hull Truck Theatre and Theatre by the Lake, in association with Theatr Clywd, opens at Bolton this week then heads to Scarborough. This new stage adaptation brings to life the classic story of love, misunderstandings, and second chances (with plenty of music and dancing).

4 days ago | thescarboroughnews.co.uk | Sue Wilkinson

Toyah – the High Priestess of Punk and star of cult hit Quadrophenia – will embark on a 49-date spoken word tour next spring. Her Songs & Stories tour will take in intimate venues across England, Wales, and Scotland including a stop at Scarborough Spa Theatre on Thursday April 16. A singer and actor, a TV host and author, a BRIT Award winner and a film star – Toyah has worn many hats during a remarkable career spanning more than 50 years.

4 days ago | thescarboroughnews.co.uk | Sue Wilkinson

Books by the Beach – Scarborough’s literature festival – brings famous faces and best-selling writers to town this weekend – Friday, June 6 to Sunday, June 8. Gavin and Stacey’s Larry Lamb and BBC Radio 2’s Jeremy Vine head the guest list which also includes Alison Weir, Belinda Bauer and Kate Summerscale. Books by the Beach organiser Heather French said: “This is our 12th festival and I’m confident there’s something for everyone.

5 days ago | thescarboroughnews.co.uk | Sue Wilkinson

One of the nation’s favourite sitcom visits Scarborough’s Stephen Joseph Theatre later thisn month. http://www.sjt.uk.comDad’s Army Radio Show sees two actors, two microphones,more than 25 characters and lots of sound effects bring Jimmy Perry and David Croft’s classic BBC comedy to life in a stage production.

5 days ago | thescarboroughnews.co.uk | Sue Wilkinson

Scarborough-born-and-bred pianist and vocalist Sam Jewison returns to the Stephen Joseph Theatre with a new show later this month. Expect classic songs from the Great American Songbook and beyond, including Have You Met Miss Jones?, I’ve Got You Under My Skin and Let’s Fall in Love. Music that inspired such legendary artists as Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, and Oscar Peterson features alongside stage and screen highlights from Hello, Dolly!, West Side Story, and many more.