Brian Bilston and Henry Normal appear together for the first time in a show which one critic has described as “two people reading some poems”. Along the way, they will be drawing on their vast catalogue of crowd favourites – and throwing in new poems, to prevent becoming their own tribute bands. Not ones to overpromise, Brian and Henry are prepared to commit to delivering the greatest poetry show in the history of the world or their names aren’t Brian Bilston and Henry Normal. An evening of poems to be enjoyed not endured.

A tribute to the Rocket Man! Music has healing power; it has the ability to take people out of themselves for a few hours - Elton John With over 300 million records sold, Sir Elton John is the most successful singer-songwriter of his generation. The Elton John Show is the UK’s newest and most exciting Elton John tribute show to hit the stage. This production captures the very essence of the mega star’s flamboyance and complete talent with a performance that celebrates 'Young Elton' at his energetic best. The evening wouldn’t be the same without the gimmicks….expect the lavish costumes and acrobatic piano hopping but more important expect a LIVE concert from a first class musician. Our Elton is a gifted piano player and entertainer giving a spirited and electric performance of a never ending back catalogue of incredible songs! From Rocket Man to Tiny Dancer, the energy of The Elton John Show is not to be missed.

No gimmicks, wigs or gorilla suits Just a genuine tribute to the biggest artist of our generation. Packed with hits and fan favourites, this two-hour extravaganza will take you back to Phil in his hey-day. Featuring the award winning tribute to the man himself, Chris Hayward and his world class 10 piece band, including the "Serious Horn Section". Phil's extensive catalogue has been meticulously studied and arranged to give the ultimate Phil Collins & Genesis experience. Featuring, In the Air Tonight - Another Day in Paradise - Easy Lover - Against All odds - Invisible Touch - Follow You Follow me - I Can't Dance - Sussudio. Seriously Collins is the show that fans deserve.

Somewhere in a parallel universe little Alfie’s natural comedic performance skills were recognised by his doting parents who encouraged and developed his blossoming talent. After several years as a stage school brat Alfie’s angelic face was launched on stage and screen and the rest is history. Meanwhile, in this universe Alfie Moore was told to stop messing about in class before being ‘encouraged’ into the grinding, grimy world of an apprenticeship in the Sheffield steelworks. When recession hit he traded steel for copper by joining Humberside Police. In his 40s the two universes collided when Alfie made a bid for showbiz success – but unfortunately 30 years of shift-work and being punched in the face quite a lot, had left him with ‘a face for radio’. A face not so much ‘lived in’ as inhabited by a settlement of squatters with little regard to property maintenance and repair. This is the true story of ‘Fair Cop’ Alfie’s big plan to transition from the BBC radio waves to TV star. Could it be done? Or had Father Time decided that his time had passed?

Having reassessed her life through the prism of an ADHD diagnosis in last year's funny and moving memoir, one of Britain's most beloved and most scatterbrained stand-ups lets you back into her mind (warning: it's cluttered in there). Among other things, this show will be a love-letter to letter-writing, a trip back through her early years as a comic and woman-about-town, and a whirlwind tour of a chaotic, hilarious brain.

Labyrinth - An Icebox Singalong Night Out! You better not miss this cracking addition to our bloody packed out regular singalong nights at the icebox! First we start off with some featurettes or some other sneaky special surprises related to the feature film, then at 8pm we start the main movie and we want to hear voices! Then after the film we have a superb LABYRINTH related raffle with some great prizes to be won! BYOB corkage included in price and we supply plastic cups, also every one attendinggets free popcorn, and there is £50 store credit to be won too, to whever has the best Labyrinth related costume of the night! Very limited spaces so grab yer tickets now!

The greatest love story ever told – through ballet. An ancient family feud casts a long shadow over the town of Verona. In this hothouse of tension, brawls are quick to break out and both sides get caught in the crossfire.

Be transported into an ethereal world where a sprinkling of fairy dust makes dreams come true. This enchanting ballet by The Royal Ballet’s Founding Choreographer Frederick Ashton is a theatrical experience for all the family.

Three-time Olivier Award-winner Sharon D Clarke is joined by Ncuti Gatwa ( Doctor Who; Sex Education ) in this joyful reimagining of Oscar Wilde’s most celebrated comedy. While assuming the role of a dutiful guardian in the country, Jack lets loose in town under a false identity. Meanwhile, his friend Algy adopts a similar facade. Hoping to impress two eligible ladies, the gentlemen find themselves caught in a web of lies they must carefully navigate. Max Webster ( Life of Pi ) directs this hilarious story of identity, impersonation and romance, filmed live from the National Theatre in London.

Oasiz are one of the UK’s most authentic tribute bands, a point proved in 2023 when a short clip of front man Steve, performing as Liam, went viral on social media with over half a million views. Many fans were convinced the clip was actually of Liam Gallagher himself, which led to the story being covered in the national press, as well as a high profile TV appearance later that year. To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the release of (What’s the story) Morning Glory, Oasiz are embarking on a 2025 UK tour and this is your chance to see them in top form. The setlist will pay homage to the most memorable parts of Oasis’ record breaking 2nd album and will also include all the big hitting career spanning anthems that you would associate with a greatest hits tour.

Gerald recently lost his wife of many years. Amy was the light of his life, almost heaven-sent. It’s tricky thinking about life without her but he’s trying his best to put a brave face on things, accepting help from fussy neighbours and muddling along as best he can. Then a mysterious stranger turns up at Amy’s wake. He seems like a nice enough chap, washing the dishes and offering to do a shop for Gerald, but is he all that he appears? Alan Ayckbourn’s 91st play digs deep into one of life’s greatest mysteries – what makes someone a good person? And in this day and age, can you ever really be sure...?

Part of the Ayckbourn Fundraising Weekend. A talk from Alan's Archivist Simon Murgatroyd followed by an informal chat between some of the renowned writer’s favourite actors. This is your chance to hear stories gathered from behind the scenes on some of Alan Ayckbourn's 90 plays. We haven't confirmed casting yet but there will be plenty of familiar faces.

To celebrate the 60th anniversary of Relatively Speaking we'll be hosting a rehearsed reading of the play. Greg and Ginny are living together, but Greg is becoming somewhat suspicious that he is not the only man in her life. He wonders about Ginny's plan 'to visit her parents' and decides to follow her. Ginny is really going to see a considerably older lover, but only in order to break with him. Greg mistakes the ex-lover and his wife for Ginny's parents. Ginny's arrival further compounds an already wildly hilarious situation.

One of the greatest British comedies ever written, Noises Off is a hilarious and heartfelt tribute to the unpredictability of life in the theatre. Called “the funniest farce ever written”, Noises Off follows the on and off-stage antics of a touring theatre company as they stumble their way through the fictional farce, Nothing On. Across three acts we witness: the shambolic final rehearsals, a disastrous matinee seen entirely from backstage and their brilliantly catastrophic final performance. We’re delighted to present the first ever in the round production of Michael Frayn’s comedy masterpiece.

Our annual Christmas show takes a classic fairy tale and turns it on its head. Full of familiar songs, silliness and festive fun.

A fresh biography of Michelangelo, who is considered one of the greatest artists of the Renaissance. This film explores his relationship with his contemporaries and his immense artistic practice that included painting, sculpture and architecture. The documentary coincides with a glorious new exhibition at the National Gallery of London.

Buddy Holly and the Cricketers once again herald in the Yuletide festivities with Holly at Christmas, the show that is now as traditional as mulled wine and mince pies! Holly’s hits, other contemporary classics and some Christmas crackers are all wrapped up in a fast, furious and funny feast of entertainment to make the perfect gift for all the family. This breathtaking show has rock ’n’ rolled audiences across the globe from Cardiff to California, Barking to Bangkok and Swindon to Sweden and is guaranteed to have everyone singing along to the music and dancing in the aisles.

Set in the years following the Strangeways Prison Riot, meet recovering addict Frankie, played by renowned political comedian Mark Thomas as he enters the brave new world of a liberal prison experiment. None of Frankie’s fellow convicts are what they seem. In the most unexpected of places he discovers that the revolution is not dead. It’s just sleeping. A brand new play from the writer of the Fringe First winning England & Son and A Political History of Smack & Crack, Ed Edwards reunites with Mark Thomas to tell a tale of freedom, revolution and messy love.

It’s the glitziest night of the year and everyone wants to be there, from the great to the good. The Bentleys are parked, the Jazz Band has arrived and the magician is magic; so pick up your invite for this fundraising frenzy. But behind the bow ties and fake tans, there are jealousies and avarice, divorces and affairs. This is upstairs meets downstairs through a drunken gaze. The raffle is ready, the coffee is cold, the service is awful, the Guest speaker is drunk and the hard pressed caterers just want to go home. By turns satirical and touching, Godber turns his laser gaze onto the Black Tie Ball in all its sophisticated pomp. Told in his signature visceral style, this hilarious comedy sees the hotel staff recount an entire evening at breakneck speed from arrival at seven to carriages at midnight. Being short-staffed has never been so funny! Bedroom Farce by Alan Ayckbourn

Into the Light will present two works from PCK Dance. Produced by PCK Dance and DANCEHAUSpi VESSEL What are we in a world of noise? What do we witness amidst sudden silence? When do we confront our natures that we have long disguised, and feared to realise? 'Vessel' takes inspiration from the feeling of unfamiliarity to the body and mind experienced by choreographers as they were suddenly exposed to a quieter world removed from modern convenience and technology. Further delving into the existential realisation that we do not fully know the deeper facets of our being, 'Vessel' sees us confront the illusions we mistake for reality, unveiling the shadows inhabiting us and probing the depths of self-perception. IN THE ABSENCE In the Absence is an exploration on the nature of moving forward, the concept of evolving past an event and the boundaries created in that transition. The piece explores the journey of two characters each of whom struggles in the shared experience of letting go and the universal fear of acceptance. Reflection, struggle and longing to let go are the central themes explored through the dancers movements and the evocative set filled with thousands of small reflective confetti. The stage floor creates a vast mirror surface where dancers move, shift and even dishevel the materials. This powerful visual effect provokes the constant flux of the human mind as we process the memories of our past. The shifting nature of the choreography is a visual meditation on how our experiences can shape the choices we make to move forward. About the Company James Pett & Travis Clausen-Knight, founders of PCK Dance, are accomplished choreographers and dancers, with successful individual careers in prestigious companies like Company Wayne McGregor, Michael Clarke Company and Richard Alston Dance Company. Renowned for their provocative and intensely powerful movement language, they focus on the intricacies of the human experience, creating poignant and thought-provoking works that resonate deeply with their audiences, on a personal and emotional level. Their company tours globally, featuring in festivals such as Florence Dance Festival and The Greater Bay Festival China. 'A visual spectacle' - Double Bill

When we were young we'd listen to the radio, waiting for our favourite songs. Now they're back again, like a long-lost friend, all the song we loved so well The UK's leading Carpenters show, featuring the amazing voice of Maggie Nestor and eight top-class musicians, captures the sights and sounds of the amazing talents of Richard and Karen Carpenter. Karen's silky contralto is combined with Richard's delightful piano and seamless harmonies in this big production that brings Close to You, We've only Just Begun, Top of the World, Rainy Days and Mondays, Solitaire, Goodbye to Love, Please Mr Postman, For All We Know, Only Yesterday and dozens more classic songs to the stage. The Carpenters Experience is coming to town for an evening of non-stop hits - it's yesterday once more

The incredible ‘Showstopper! The Improvised Musical’ have announced more tour dates and West End shows throughout 2025! Spontaneous musical comedy at its finest, this is the first ever long-form improv show to have a full West End run and to be nominated and win an Olivier Award. For those who haven’t yet experienced the live phenomenon that is ‘Showstopper! The Improvised Musical’, the show is a fully-realised musical created on the spot from audience suggestions. The cast take ideas for settings, genres, musical styles and the show title and weave it into ingenious storylines with hilarious characters. From Lin Manuel Miranda to Stephen Sondheim, whether it’s set in a primary school, Ancient Egypt, or a mattress shop – if the audience thinks it, The Showstoppers can turn it into a hit musical. The majority of the cast also have much acclaim with founder member Ruth Bratt being part of the famous Comedy Store Players, the longest running impro show in the country; Pippa Evans being a regular on BBC Radio 4, has toured with I’m Sorry I Haven’t a Clue and wrote ‘Now That's What I Call A Musical!’ (that’s currently on UK tour). The pilot of Hopping, a new comedy from Lucy Trodd and Susan Harrison, aired on BBC Radio 4 and Matt Cavendish appeared on this year’s Royal Variety Performance with Mischief Theatre's ‘A Comedy About Spies’. Co-founder Adam Meggido directed the West End and Broadway hit show Peter Pan Goes Wrong. The incredibly talented West End star Miracle Chance (Roald Dahl’s The Witches at the National Theatre, Veronica Sawyer in Heathers at The Other Palace) has just joined the cast. The Showstoppers also regularly run improvisation workshops and courses for beginners and professionals and have a successful podcast - The Showstopper! Podcast, with recent guests including Zizi Strallen, Rufus Hound and Reuben Kaye. The Showstoppers have performed created more than 1,000 brand new musicals since they were formed in 2008 but they don’t stop working hard at their craft – they have to learn to improvise in the style of every hit show that comes to town, and they always encourage audiences to challenge them and keep them on their toes. As a result, they continue fill theatres, delight audiences and win awards. In 2024 they were in the Top 10 best reviewed shows of entire Edinburgh Fringe – for the second year running - no mean feat in their 15th year selling out the Pleasance Grand once more!

“Oh, Mr Horne! How bona to vada your dolly old eek!” From the producers of the UK tour of Hancock’s Half Hour comes another radio comedy classic live on stage. From 1965 to 1968 there wasn’t a bigger radio programme in Britain than the ground-breaking Round the Horne. For half-an-hour every Sunday afternoon, audiences of up to 15 million people would gather around the wireless to listen to Kenneth Horne and his merry crew get up to all sorts of mischief. With its infamous movie spoofs and hilarious regular characters such as Rambling Sid Rumpo, Charles and Fiona, J. Peasemold Gruntfuttock, and Julian and Sandy, Round the Horne was one of the biggest and best radio comedy shows of all time, and still endures today, 60 years on. So come and take a step back in time to the BBC’s Paris Studios and experience this comedy classic live.

This compelling documentary takes viewers on a breath-taking journey showing there is nowhere more vital for our survival, more full of life, wonder, or surprise, than the ocean. In the film the legendary broadcaster and filmmaker reveals how his lifetime has coincided with the great age of ocean discovery. Through spectacular sequences featuring coral reefs, kelp forests and the open ocean, Attenborough shares why a healthy ocean keeps the entire planet stable and flourishing. Stunning, immersive cinematography showcases the wonder of life under the seas and exposes the never-before-seen realities and challenges facing our ocean, from destructive fishing techniques to mass coral reef bleaching. Ultimately the story is one of optimism, with Attenborough showcasing inspirational stories from around the world to deliver his greatest message: the ocean can recover to a glory beyond anything anyone has ever seen.

Two sheep think they know everything about sleep. They’re experts in the field. But tonight they’re wide awake. Snuggle up and join two sheep on a journey through the joys and frustrations of everything bedtime. A touching, musical adventure filled with sensory play, for 0-3 year olds and their (very tired) grown ups.

Kailey’s mum’s been sent to prison, and she needs to grow up - fast. She’s just turned eighteen; first job, her own place, big nights out. This might just be freedom after all. But when you’re young and your parent is taken away, who do you turn to when things get a little too messy? Inspired by writer Kerry Wright’s own lived experience, KAILEY is a bold new play that shines a light on society’s forgotten young people. Funny and searingly honest, KAILEY doesn’t ask for sympathy; it demands you look closer.

“At first they hear nothing at all. Then they hear someone scream, just as if the most inside part of his soul was twisted out of him.” The ghost stories of M R James amuse and terrify as powerfully today as when they were first written over a century ago. Nunkie Theatre Company brings two of these classic spinechillers to life, in this thrilling one-man show. In Count Magnus a travel-writer’s over-inquisitiveness leads to a diabolical chase from darkest Sweden to rural Essex. Denmark is the setting for Number 13, where a hotel room with the famously unlucky number, conceals a ghastly, baffling secret.

Amelia, Poppy and Lauren are wild camping in the Northumberland forest. As the woods darken around them and tensions flare, a watchful presence takes hold over the camp. A perfect boiling pot of paranoia, superstition and adolescent insecurity ensues that hangs on a chilling question: who is watching who? With female, queer and neurodivergent perspectives centre stage, Birdwatching is a folk horror about the female experience that doesn’t look away.

Scream Queens - Haus of Games with The Isolation Creations "If you need cheering up, check them out... they are so wonderful!" Zoe Ball, Radio 2 Do you fancy a saucy trick and a cheeky treat? This Halloween, the Isolation Creations are back at the SJT and they're feeling more mischievous than ever! Described by audiences as 'gloriously entertaining', their live show is filled with laughter, fun games, ghoulish surprises and cheesy prizes! It’s a spine-chilling soirée of sass and spooky shenanigans!

Have you been naughty or nice? Either way, the Isolation Creations are back to jingle your bells, and trust us, they're bringing plenty of Camp to Christmas! Join them for a belly-laugh-filled Christmas soirée that will have you ho-ho-ho-ing all the way to New Year, with cheeky games, dodgy prizes, and more than a little bit of seasonal mischief!

Expect an evening of live vocals; belting out big band ballads, disco classics and songs you'd sing down the pub with the nation's number one tart. If you ain't a fan of dirty foul jokes and absolute smut then walk on by as this x-rated comedy extravaganza is not one for the faint hearted and is going to be very very arsh! So, come and party with the council estate princess herself and celebrate a 20-year career from queen of the boozers to international superstar! With stories and tales ranging from meeting the Queen to the backstage goss on RuPaul's Drag Race! Expect a night of sequins, wigs, feather boas and big jewellery, as this is a show for all the huns to dance around their handbags and go wild in the aisles.

Join this exceptional group of traditional flamenco artists as they journey from one continent to the next exploring artistic expressions, delving deep into almost-forgotten knowledge and searching for true origins of the art form that we have come to know as flamenco. Flamenco Orígenes celebrates the multitude of art forms that fed into the evolution of flamenco, the traditional art form of the Andalusian people, which evolved out of the melting pot of cultures and peoples that have lived and thrived in Andalusia, in the South of Spain, for millennia. We can trace flamenco’s roots to the four corners of the earth, from ancient trade routes to modern shipping lanes – from the Guajiras which has roots in Cuba, to the Arabic Zambra, to the flamenco Milonga from Argentina, art, like the artist, is in a constant state of change, and flamenco has absorbed sounds and movements wherever it goes. Lourdes Fernández and her Flamenco Company welcomes you to join them on this epic adventure spanning multiple continents and hundreds of years and discover more about the beautifully rich art which we have come to know as flamenco. PLEASE NOTE: When booking online a £3 per ticket transaction fee is applied and when booking by telephone £2 per ticket transaction fee is applied. The theatre has: · Access for the disabled with a disabled toilet · Wheelchair spaces · Loop System

Sceptical? Good. We're here to blow your mind right open. In the first ever magic show made for people that don't believe in magic, Kevin dares you to see the impossible, transforming your scepticism to belief, even using science to deceive you... in the way only a former Physics PhD could. With over a decade of Edinburgh Fringe sell-outs, performances around Europe and tours of Australia, Kevin embarks on his second UK tour with an entrancing collection of astounding magic, stunning sleight-of-hand and beautiful (yet deadly) stunts in a show - inspired by science but targeted at humans. Scottish Comedy Award nominee; trained by Penn & Teller. Expect big gasps and raw, unfiltered magic from a world- class showman. Think you know what's real? Think again.

Lengthy, effects-filled children's adventure conceived in the wake of Mary Poppins' huge commercial success but with a charm (and great songs) all of its own. Dick Van Dyke is the mad inventor whose flying car propels his children and romantic interest Howes to a far-off land of adventure.

Kriss Kringle (Attenborough) is a department store Santa who goes one better and claims he's the genuine article. Only by winning a court case -- and convincing one cynical little girl (Mara Wilson) can he put the joy and magic back into the festive period. A fairly unnecessary remake, but this secular fable still sparkles with charm.

England legend Graham Gooch is the highest run-scorer of all time. His 67,057 runs across first class and limited overs cricket is more even than Sachin Tendulkar’s tally. One of only 25 players to have scored over 100 first-class centuries, he is a three time Ashes winner. He captained England to a World Cup final and his famous 333 against India is the highest Test score at Lord’s. In 2012 he became England’s batting coach and worked with greats including Kevin Pietersen and Joe Root. Gooch’s experience of the game cannot be bettered and he has the stories, funny and serious, to prove it.

Showcasing and celebrating dance in schools and community settings across Yorkshire. A chance for young people to shine and share their creativity with a live audience and immerse themselves in all things dance. The festival engages with over 800 young people across 3 locations, and we are excited to be in Scarborough. It is a joyous and moving event, enjoyed by children and audiences, hosted in a friendly and supportive format. Hosted by Dance Space Projects CIC and York Dance Space, with support from the Children and Young People's Dance Network North.

P. G. Wodehouse once had a record-breaking five musicals playing on Broadway at the same time. Now, his step-Great Grandson Hal Cazalet, with pianist Simon Beck, will transport us back to the Golden Age of stage and screen through stories and song. One of our greatest comic writers, ‘Plum’ Wodehouse said he wrote his stories like 'musical comedies, without the music'. His musicals between 1915-1935 not only defined the American musical but informed the way he crafted his novels and characters. Celebrate the birth of the American musical with theatrical writing highlights of the last 120 years from Gershwin, Kern, Rogers & Hammerstein, Noël Coward, Stephen Sondheim and many more.

Join us for a one-off night of sparkling new stories that imagine a better world through a queer lens. Written and performed by local LGBTQIA artists trying out new work for the first time, this unique performance is presented by Roots (Happy Meal, Fringe First Award).

Wonkey Donkey has been giving children rides up and down South Bay for as long as anyone can remember. But now Scarborough’s favourite beach donkey is retiring and all her friends are planning a huge party. To show how much they care about Wonkey they want to get her a very special gift, so they go in search of – drumroll – the Magical Christmas Carrot. A legendary carrot said to be the tastiest carrot ever. Join us on an unforgettable quest to find the Magical Christmas Carrot. Along the way you’ll meet quirky characters, sing catchy songs and get your festive groove on.

Fundraising event for the SJT - Raven are delighted to be performing their ever-popular annual Christmas concert as a fund-raiser for the SJT this year. The six-piece, multi-instrumental band will take you on a magical journey with a mixture of traditional festive songs as well as their own original music. Their enchanting harmonies and haunting melodies will start your festive season with more than a touch of sparkle.

Grace Petrie is a folk singer, songwriter and activist from Leicester, UK, she has been writing, recording and touring relentlessly ever since. Her unique takes on life, love and politics, and the warmth and wit with which they are delivered, have won over audiences everywhere, across the alternative, folk, political and comedy scenes She has racked up tour supports with Emmy the Great and Billy Bragg, and has also made her mark in the comedy scene supporting comedians Robin Ince and Josie Long. She’s appeared at Glastonbury four time at the invitation of Billy Bragg, as well as an eclectic genre-crossing mix of festivals Latitude, Musicport, Blissfields, Shrewsbury Folk Festival, Greenbelt and more including of course Cambridge Folk Festival. She has collaborated with some of the most respected names in folk, including Leon Rosselson, Roy Bailey and Peggy Seeger.

Resident Choreographer Wayne McGregor’s experimental ballet triptych inspired by the genre-defying works and writings of Virginia Woolf, set to an original score by Max Richter.

Experience the quintessential Romantic ballet in Peter Wright’s atmospheric and bewitching production.

Journey into a magical kingdom and watch Peter Wright’s enchanting production of The Nutcracker.

Frederick Ashton’s ballet of pure sunshine.

This Christmas, be transported into an ethereal world where a sprinkling of fairy dust makes dreams come true.

Elio, a space fanatic with an active imagination, finds himself on a cosmic misadventure where he must form new bonds with alien lifeforms, navigate a crisis of intergalactic proportions and somehow discover who he is truly meant to be.

New Year’s Eve, 1959. Decades after answering the call, two women separated by the war meet again as the rain hammers down on the windows of The Spitfire pub. ​ As we hear their story, we’re transported back to a time when female pioneers defied expectations and soared through the skies. Spitfire Girls is inspired by the extraordinary true stories of the women who dared to fly during WWII and the incredible bond that tied them together. Funny and heart-warming, this is an untold story of strength, courage and loss. But above all else, hope.

Having relocated to a rollicking amusement resort in Coney Island, The Phantom of the Paris Opera House uses a pseudonym to invite renowned soprano Christine Daaé to perform. She arrives with her son Gustave and her husband Raoul with no idea what will happen.

Star of BBC’s Upstart Crow, 8 Out of 10 Cats, The Friday Night Project and Dave’s One Night Stand. “He’s a man with genuinely funny bones” — The Sunday Times Since winning the prestigious Channel 4 So You Think You’re Funny Award at the Edinburgh Festival in 1998, Rob Rouse has toured the world for the last 27 years! Fortunately, over a quarter of a century in ‘the biz’ hasn’t made him (me – obviously I’m writing this) in the slightest bit sensible, and he’s (I am) absolutely delighted to be coming to the SJT. Funny Bones is Rob’s brand-new stand-up show: a relentlessly funny and daft evening of comedy, from a one-man whirlwind who pulls the audience into his craftily spun tall tales with bucketfuls of manic energy, first-class stagecraft, eerily convincing characters, and a barrage of brilliant one-liners.

Oscar-nominated Rosamund Pike (Gone Girl, Saltburn) is Jessica in the much-anticipated next play from the team behind Prima Facie. Jessica Parks is a smart Crown Court Judge at the top of her career. Behind the robe, she is a karaoke fiend, a loving wife and a supportive parent. When an event threatens to throw her life completely off balance, can she hold her family upright? Writer Suzie Miller, director Justin Martin, and composer Self Esteem, reunite following their global phenomenon Prima Facie, with this searing examination of modern motherhood and masculinity.

Five years in production, this is the most extensive film ever made about one of the greatest artists of all time – Caravaggio. Featuring masterpiece after masterpiece and with first-hand testimony from the artist himself on the eve of his mysterious disappearance, this beautiful new film reveals Caravaggio as never before.

Olivier Award-winner Jack Lowden is joined by Emmy and BAFTA-winner Martin Freeman starring in the critically acclaimed and subversively funny new play by David Ireland. After years in the 12-step programme of Alcoholics Anonymous, James becomes a sponsor to newcomer Luka. The pair bond over black coffee, trade stories and build a fragile friendship out of their shared experiences. But as Luka approaches step five – the moment of confession – dangerous truths emerge, threatening the trust on which both of their recoveries depend. Finn den Hertog directs the provocative and entertaining production filmed live from @sohoplace on London’s West End.

Five-time Olivier Award winner Imelda Staunton joins forces with her real-life daughter Bessie Carter for the very first time, playing mother and daughter in Bernard Shaw’s incendiary moral classic. Vivie Warren is a woman ahead of her time. Her mother, however, is a product of that old patriarchal order. Exploiting it has earned Mrs. Warren a fortune – but at what cost? Filmed live from the West End, this new production reunites Staunton with director Dominic Cooke exploring the clash between morality and independence, traditions and progress.

Laughter in the dark: two remarkable, forgotten one-act plays from Stephen Joseph's personal archive. Includes a brief introduction from director and Joseph biographer Paul Elsam.

Daisy and Luke are twins navigating life in a high-rise estate, where ambition and self-doubt collide. Both twins have labels thrust upon them: Daisy the “idiot” and Luke the “genius”. But will their bond and shared dream of flying launch them up together or crash them apart? Based on conversations with young people across the UK and written by Debris Stevenson (Poet in da Corner, Royal Court), My Brother’s a Genius combines poetry, grime and dance to explore neurodiversity, sibling rivalry, and the weight of expectations. 

London, 1901. As the British Empire wages war in the name of a Queen whose health is failing, a series of mysterious events reveals a crack in the high corridors of power. A crack that threatens to destabilise monarchy, government and Empire. And at its centre, controlling the flow of information and influence, a shadowy figure plans a final deadly move. Drawn into the game and unsure who to trust, Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson find themselves confronting figures from their past in a desperate race against time, aware that the most powerful person in the world could be in the pocket of one of the most corrupt. But just how much is Holmes willing to sacrifice as he faces ‘checkmate’? A thrilling adventure based on the work of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Sherlock Holmes: The Hunt for Moriarty is a world premiere combining powerful performances, a

New Year… same problems! It is the end of term and Godber’s hilarious comedy masterpiece has been reset for our post Covid times. bristling with teenage swagger and outlandish imagination, Salty, Gail and Hobby use their B.Tech Performance exam to showcase their work. What follows is a funny, fast-moving, hard-hitting account of life at Whitewall Academy as they play staff, students and site premises managers, including the new drama teacher Ms Nixon who has helped get them into drama and changed their lives. But as Salty, Gail and Hobby conclude their performance and leave state education, it appears that Miss Nixon is moving on too . . .to the local private school.