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Stephen Joseph Theatre @thesjt.bsky.social · 33m

Booking's now open for 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 👇

sjt.uk.com/news/murderf...

Stephen Joseph Theatre @thesjt.bsky.social · 3d

And it's ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ for Alan Ayckbourn's Earth Angel from The Yorkshire Post, describing it as:

"There are tears, laughter, love, hate, big ideas, division, reconciliation, small-town life, little victories and a huge heart in Earth Angel."

Only running until 11 Oct, so see it while you can!

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Stephen Joseph Theatre @thesjt.bsky.social · 8d

We're delighted to announce our first SJT production of the year - Murder for Two - alongside some cracking visiting shows!

Booking's open for SJT Circle members now, and general booking opens at 10am on Wed 8 Oct - read more here 👇

sjt.uk.com/news/murderf...

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Stephen Joseph Theatre @thesjt.bsky.social · 9d

The award pays tribute to Alan’s remarkable career and to the legacy of Stephen Joseph, a founding member of the ABTT.

The moment was made all the more special by the award itself - a hand-sized bronze miniature theatre-in-the-round based on a drawing by Stephen ✨

Stephen Joseph Theatre @thesjt.bsky.social · 9d

Our Director Emeritus #AlanAyckbourn was presented with @theabtt.bsky.social Stephen Joseph Lifetime Achievement Award, recognising his outstanding contribution to the development of UK theatre-in-the-round.

📸 Liz Sillett, ABTT CEO, Sir Alan Ayckbourn, Bob Millington, Stephen Joseph Committee Chair

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Alex Scott Fairley @alexscottfairley.bsky.social · 9d

Always a huge joy to perform @thesjt.bsky.social, even if I have to fly from Australia these days to do it! Lovely to be in #Scarborough, the home of Alan Ayckbourn (the nearest thing we have to Shakespeare!) #theatre #comedy #touring #play

Me in the studio theater for our soundcheck.

The Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough.

Sadly not the view from my Travelodge room!

The blue plaque at the library in Scarborough, the original site of the first theater-in-the-round.

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Stephen Joseph Theatre @thesjt.bsky.social · 13d

"Another cracking good show from the master craftsman."
@elizabethjs4.bsky.social

elizabethjs4.bsky.social @elizabethjs4.bsky.social · 15d

Earth Angel at Stephen Joseph Theatre Scarborough - a review for @on-magazine.bsky.social,

with @thesjt.bsky.social

www.on-magazine.co.uk/arts/yorkshi...

Earth Angel – Review – Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough - On: Yorkshire Magazine

Ayckbourn’s Earth Angel at SJT blends comedy and poignancy, probing trust, grief, and human goodness. A heartfelt, thought-provoking play.

www.on-magazine.co.uk

Stephen Joseph Theatre @thesjt.bsky.social · 17d

Some brilliant news to start the week! ✨

We’re absolutely thrilled to have been nominated for a #UKTheatreAward for Excellence in Workforce Culture. The nomination recognises the impact of our Associate Director Scheme - find out more in our five minute read 👇

Stephen Joseph Theatre | We've been nominated for a UK Theatre Award!

We're delighted to announce we've been nominated for a UK Theatre Award for Excellence in Workforce Culture!

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Stephen Joseph Theatre @thesjt.bsky.social · 17d

★★★★ "It really is a play you need to see, then discuss afterwards." @trnorth.bsky.social

Theatre Reviews North @trnorth.bsky.social · 22d

Comedy, an intriguing story and an apparently simple question provide a lot of food for thought in Alan Ayckbourn's 91st play, Earth Angel. Read Steve Pratt's review
@thesjt.bsky.social #AlanAyckbourn #EarthAngel #theoldlaundrytheatre
www.theatrereviewsnorth.com/post/earth-a...

Earth Angel

Comedy, an intriguing story and an apparently simple question provide a lot of food for thought in Alan Ayckbourn's 91st play, Earth Angel

www.theatrereviewsnorth.com

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Stephen Joseph Theatre @thesjt.bsky.social · 17d

Congratulations Suzanne - can't wait to hear your work! ❤️

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Suzanne Elvidge (she/her) @suzannewriter.bsky.social · 17d

Just heard that I have been selected as one of eight writers for Queer Spaces Climate Pride at the York Theatre Royal (Wednesday 22 October) and @thesjt.bsky.social Scarborough (Wednesday 29 October) with Roots Touring - very excited!

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

Queer Spaces Climate Pride | Roots

Queer Spaces Climate Pride at York Theatre Royal and the Stephen Joseph Theatre, produced by Roots.

www.rootstouring.com

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Phil Shelley @philipshelley1.bsky.social · 17d

The 2026 Channel 4 screenwriting course is now OPEN for entries - until Monday October 6th script-consultant.co.uk/channel-4-sc...

Channel 4 Screenwriting - Philip Shelley, Script Consultant

Channel 4 Screenwriting Course The entry process for the 2026 Channel 4 Screenwriting Course opens on 22nd September, 2025! Course Content General The purpose of the course is to offer 12 writers new ...

script-consultant.co.uk

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Stephen Joseph Theatre @thesjt.bsky.social · 24d

The world premiere of #AlanAyckbourn's Earth Angel has opened here at the SJT, and will be heading to @newvictheatre.bsky.social and The Old Laundry Theatre in Bowness-on-Windermere later this year 👇

Alan Ayckbourn's EARTH ANGEL Comes to the Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough

Alan Ayckbourn's latest play, Earth Angel, has opened at Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre – a cast comprising Elizabeth Boag, Iskandar Eaton, Stuart Fox, Liza Goddard, Russell Richardson and Hayd...

www.broadwayworld.com

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@MadBasil @madbasil.bsky.social · 25d

The Cohen Brothers debut feature Blood Simple (1984) is next week's Moviedrome screening @thesjt.bsky.social Scarborough 19th Sept sjt.uk.com/events/movie...

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Stephen Joseph Theatre @thesjt.bsky.social · 29d

"If I had not worked for two years with Stephen... I would not have had the ability and audacity to start Traverse theatre”.

We're saddened to hear of the death of Terry Lane, co-founder @traversetheatre.bsky.social and first chair of the Stephen Joseph Association.

@theabtt.bsky.social

ABTT remembers Associate Member Terry Lane - Association of British Theatre Technicians

We remember Terry Lane, ABTT Associate Member and first chair of the Stephen Joseph Association now the ABTT Stephen Joseph Committee, who passed away peacefully at home this August on his sunny porch...

www.abtt.org.uk

Stephen Joseph Theatre @thesjt.bsky.social · Sep 8

And that’s a wrap on Noises Off! 💕

After 33 shows of doors slamming, sardines flying and actors tumbling down stairs (all intentional, we promise!), it's time to say goodbye.

Huge thanks to the company for a summer packed with laughter - feel free to leave them a message and we'll pass it on! 👇

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Stephen Joseph Theatre @thesjt.bsky.social · Sep 5

“We have to remember there are still good things floating about in the world, though it’s often hard to see them. But the good is still there if we look for it.” - Alan Ayckbourn

Charles Hutchinson chatted to Alan about new play Earth Angel, opening 13 Sept👇

charleshutchpress.co.uk/category/the...

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Stephen Joseph Theatre @thesjt.bsky.social · Sep 3

Tickets are now on sale to SJT Circle members, and go on general sale from 10am on Wednesday 10 September - read all about them here! 👇

sjt.uk.com/news/new-202...

Stephen Joseph Theatre | New 2026 Shows!

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...

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Stephen Joseph Theatre @thesjt.bsky.social · Sep 3

New shows for 2026! 💥

📮 Glitch: The True Story of the Post Office Scandal

🐾 @mrfreeman1984.bsky.social's We're Not Getting A Dog

🏨 The Grand Babylon Hotel @claybodytheatre.bsky.social and @newvictheatre.bsky.social

🎸 The Mumford & Sons Story Tribute

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elizabethjs4.bsky.social @elizabethjs4.bsky.social · Aug 26

Mayhem and sardines. Lots of sardines.

'Noises Off' at Stephen Joseph Theatre.

www.on-magazine.co.uk/arts/yorkshi...

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John Kittmer @johnkittmer.bsky.social · Aug 29

This is a brilliant performance of “Noises Off”. If you happen to be in #Scarborough, you have one week to see a performance that will have you weeping with laughter.

Stephen Joseph Theatre @thesjt.bsky.social · Aug 29

If time flies when you're having fun, we must have been having an absolute riot - how is it the final week of Noises Off already?! 😦

Get the last tickets while you still can 👇

sjt.uk.com/events/noise...

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John Ritchie @johnritchie.bsky.social · Aug 30

Saw the hysterically funny production of Michael Frayn’s Noises Off @thesjt.bsky.social last night and I was literally crying with laughter. Absolutely wonderful performances all round. Hoping the joy continues at LS11 this afternoon! #MOT #ALAL
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Stephen Joseph Theatre | Noises Off

One of the greatest British comedies ever written, Noises Off is a hilarious and heartfelt tribute to the unpredictability of life in the theatre.

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Stephen Joseph Theatre @thesjt.bsky.social · Aug 29

If time flies when you're having fun, we must have been having an absolute riot - how is it the final week of Noises Off already?! 😦

Get the last tickets while you still can 👇

sjt.uk.com/events/noise...

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Stephen Joseph Theatre @thesjt.bsky.social · Aug 26

"A resounding triumph, ferociously funny and fast paced, positively stuffed with laughs from beginning to end." @yorkshiretimes.bsky.social

Noises Off Is Full On At The SJT

Noises Off, the daddy of all farces, by Michael Frayn, has had audiences in stitches for more than 40 years - but this is, by all accounts, the first time it’s been performed in the round.

www.yorkshiretimes.co.uk

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@MadBasil @madbasil.bsky.social · Aug 23

Counting down - 29.08.25 - Jane Campion's The Piano (1993) is the next Moviedrome screening @thesjt.bsky.social Scarborough sjt.uk.com/events/movie...

Stephen Joseph Theatre | Moviedrome: The Piano (1993, 15)

A young mute woman travels to a remote part of New Zealand with her young daughter after her arranged marriage to a settler.

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