✨ Something Magical Just Turned 70 in Scarborough – Can You Guess What? 🎭🎉

Hey Scarborough! Here's What's Happening This Week!

There's no slowing down this week in Scarborough! The Stephen Joseph Theatre turns 70 and is celebrating in true SJT style - with Austen reboots, classic comedies, and new work from the legendary Alan Ayckbourn himself.

Over in Filey, a paddling pool has become a giant canvas, transformed into an 80-metre mural bursting with sea life. And if you thought weekends couldn't get busier - think again. From Bowie tributes and soulful storytelling to a VE Day playlet and tractor run, it's all going on.

This issue is packed with reasons to get out, get tickets, and get involved. The coast is calling!

📍 Scarborough in Brief - Community Updates 📰

🚌 Mayor promises better buses for North Yorkshire
David Skaith says improvements are coming in 2025 thanks to new funding, regional partnerships, and potential franchising reforms. More

🎨 Filey pool transformed into colourful coastal mural
An 80-metre artwork has brought vibrant sea life scenes to the paddling pool, delighting locals and visitors alike. More

⛳️ Samaritans charity golf fundraiser needs teams!
The Samaritans of Scarborough are calling for local golfers to sign up teams for their August tournament at North Cliff Golf Club - a great day out for a good cause. More

🎓 Whitby School marks 150 years with heartfelt celebration
A primary school near Whitby has unveiled a commemorative bench to celebrate a proud 150-year history in the heart of the community. More

🌟 Scarborough daycare earns praise for 'excellent' behaviour
The Playcentre in Scarborough has been lauded by Ofsted for creating a positive, inclusive space where children thrive, especially those with special educational needs. More

🎉 Pound to Work Day returns for 40th year
Saint Catherine's Hospice and This is the Coast team up again this July 1 for a coast-wide fundraiser with live radio, coin collections, and heartfelt community spirit. More

🎓 Police deliver digital safety sessions at Seamer School
Officers visited Seamer and Irton School to raise awareness around scams, cyberbullying, and staying safe online. More

🏗️ 'Urgent' repairs planned for Whitby's historic Eskside Wharf
A controversial flood defence upgrade could change the character of Whitby's conservation area - but councillors say it's vital to protect jobs and infrastructure. More

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 🌟70 Years Young: Stephen Joseph Theatre's Spectacular Summer Lineup 🎭

Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre (SJT) is marking its 70th anniversary with a cracking summer season full of laughter, drama and celebration.

From 3 - 26 July, catch Pride and Prejudice reimagined by award-winning playwright Kate Hamill. It’s witty, sharp and brings Austen's world to life in a fresh new way.

Then, it's curtain-up on chaos with Noises Off (9 August—6 September), Michael Frayn's legendary backstage comedy, staged in the round for the first time at SJT.

Alan Ayckbourn returns with his 91st play, Earth Angel (13 September - 11 October), a heartfelt story of grief and unexpected encounters. The theatre also celebrates its legacy with an extraordinary one-night revival of Circle of Love (13 July), the first play ever staged by SJT, plus a tribute weekend, Actors, Audiences and Ayckbourn (26 - 28 September).

For families, The Owl and the Pussycat went to see (29 - 31 May), which is a whimsical musical adventure performed by SJT's talented youth groups.

There's never been a better time to experience the magic of live theatre in the heart of Scarborough.

🎟️ Events, Activities & Live Music 🎾

We keep it short here - head to the events page for full descriptions and links.

Fri, 9th May

09:00 🚭 Smokefree 2025?: Stop Smoking Support - The Rainbow Centre, Scarborough
10:00 📚 Filey Literature Festival - Filey Evron Centre, Filey
10:30 💃 Howard Beaumont's Coffee Dance - Ocean Room, Scarborough Spa,
12:00 🎻 Victoria Wright - Live Classical Music 📍 Library Concert Hall, Scarborough
14:00 📝 Poetry Appreciation Group - Newby & Scalby Library, Scarborough
17:30 🎭 VE Day Playlet: When the Hurly-Burly’s Done - Shakespeare Gallery & Studios, Scarborough
18:00 🤠 Beginners Line Dancing - Alexandra Community Centre, Scarborough
18:30 🛼 Weekly Social Skate Session - Scarborough YMCA, Scarborough
19:00 🎳 Bob's Juniors: Bowls Coaching 7-12 - Alexandra Community Centre, Scarborough
19:00 ⚓ History Talk: Prof Roger Knight - Convoys! - Filey Sea Cadets, Filey
19:00 📖 New Chapters - Book Buds: Book Lovers Group - The Tap & Spile, Scarborough
19:00 🎭 VE Day Playlet: When the Hurly-Burly’s Done - Shakespeare Gallery and Studios, Scarborough
19:30 🎶 Low-Key Vinyl DJ Night: Return of The Radics - Scarborough Railway Mens Club,
19:30 🌟 Live Tribute: Bowie Experience - The Spa, Scarborough
19:30 👯 Musical Comedy: Stepping Out - Whitby Pavilion Theatre, Whitby
19:30 💃 Do I Love You? by John Godber - Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough
20:30 🎭 VE Day Playlet: When the Hurly-Burly’s Done - Shakespeare Gallery and Studios, Scarborough
21:00 🎧 Live Ska & Reggae @ The Imp - The Imperial, Filey
21:00 🎤 Live Music: Em Louise - Single Launch - The Crescent Lounge, Scarborough

Sat, 10th May

09:00 🥾 Ravenscar Circular Walk - Raven Hall Country House Hotel, Ravenscar
10:00 ☕ Scarborough U3A Coffee Morning - Wreyfield Church Hall, Scarborough
10:30 🍻 Filey Pub Walk - Meet at Belle Vue Pub, Filey
12:00 📖 Talk: J.B. Priestley by Tim Tubbs - Filey Evron Centre, Filey
13:30 ⚓ Talk: Fishermen & The Great War - Filey Evron Centre, Filey
13:30 🎭 VE Day Playlet: When the Hurly-Burly’s Done - Shakespeare Gallery and Studios, Scarborough
13:45 📷 Photography Walk - 7 Baxtergate, Whitby
14:00 🎭 Comedy Musical: Stepping Out - Whitby Pavilion Theatre, Whitby
14:30 💃 Comedy Drama Play: Do I Love You? by John Godber - The Round, Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough
15:00 🎶 Live Music: Acoustic Sesh - White Sail - Mojos Music Cafe, Scarborough
15:00 🎭 VE Day Playlet: When the Hurly-Burly’s Done - Shakespeare Gallery and Studios, Scarborough
16:00 🎸 Live Music: Interzone - Scarborough Spa, Scarborough
16:30 📚 Talk: Anne & Charlotte Brontë on the Yorkshire Coast - Filey Evron Centre, Filey
16:30 🎭 VE Day Playlet: When the Hurly-Burly’s Done - Shakespeare Gallery and Studios, Scarborough
19:00 🎺 VE Day 80th Anniversary Concert - The Hub at The Summit, Scarborough
19:15 🎻 Concert: Scarborough Symphony Orchestra - Queen St Methodist Central Hall, Scarborough
19:30 🎶 Live VE Day Music: A Nightingale Sang - YMCA Theatre, Scarborough
19:30 🎤 ABC - An Intimate Evening With Martin Fry - Scarborough Spa, Scarborough
19:30 🎭 Comedy Musical: Stepping Out - Whitby Pavilion Theatre, Whitby
19:30 🧵 Talk: An Evening with Stuart Hillard - Filey Evron Centre, Filey
19:30 💃 Do I Love You? by John Godber - Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough
20:30 🎶 Live Music Tribute: Soul Bros Blues Brothers - Nags Head, Scalby, Scarborough
20:30 🎧 Vinyl Only Music Night: Eastside Soul Club - The Crescent Lounge, Scarborough
21:00 🎤 NikNaks Karaoke - The Prince of Wales, Scarborough
21:00 🎶 Live Music - Chaplins Bar, Scarborough
21:00 🎸 Live Rock & Pop Music: The Undercover Band - Pier Inn, Whitby
21:00 🎧 Live DJ Set: DJ Matty Blinkstar - Scarborough Flyer, Scarborough

Sun, 11th May

09:00 🚜 Paul’s Annual Tractor Run - Beacon Farm Ice Cream, Whitby
10:00 🐎 Spring Dressage Series - Brigg View Farm
10:00 🥾 Midlife Hikers Walk - Whitby Railway Station, Whitby
12:00 📚 Poetry & Stories: Take Me Up the Lighthouse: Dean Wilson - Coffee Shed, Filey
13:30 📖 Talk: The Ghost Lake - Wendy Pratt - Evron Centre, Filey
14:00 🎭 Musical Comedy Play: Stepping Out - Whitby Pavilion Theatre, Whitby
14:30 🎶 Live Music: Raven: 20th Anniversary Concert - The McCarthy, SJT, Scarborough
15:00 🐦 Talk: Richard Boon - Little Tern Colony - Evron Centre, Filey
15:00 🏊 Free Swimming Session - Whitby Leisure Centre, Whitby
19:00 🎶 Folk Music & Storytelling: 12 Silk Handkerchiefs - Evron Centre, Filey

Future Events

You can find future events with full descriptions and links on our events page.

👋 That’s All For Now 🎬

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