Films for October - including fright fest offerings - at Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre

Film programmer, Steve Carley, says: “October brings something for everyone! Our exciting new films include Pressure, a new perspective on the historic gamble of D-Day 1944; sweet, family fantasy drama Mermaid Beach; De Gaulle: Part 2 - Liberté, following the events of the compelling first chapter; and Coyote Vs. Acme, with Wile E Coyote finally getting his day in court.”

Films at the Stephen Joseph Theatre in October:

De Gaulle: Liberté: the second part of the epic biographical film about the general and statesman who led the Free French Forces in their struggle against Nazi Germany.

Thursday October 1 at 1.45pm; Friday October 9 at 7.45pm.

The Man with the Plan: student Flea discovers the 1942 Beveridge report and its vision for a better society. Afterwards, actor Neil Gore, familiar to the theatre’s audiences from his visits with Townsend Productions, will discuss the film.

Thursday October 1 at 7.45pm.

Pressure: new drama starring Andrew Scott and Brendan Fraser as RAF meteorologist Group Captain James Stagg and Allied Expeditionary Force commander – and later US president – Dwight D Eisenhower as they work together to plan the Normandy Landings during the Second World War.

Friday October 2 at 1.45pm; Saturday October 3, Monday October 5, Tuesday October 6 at 7.45pm; Thursday October 8 at 1.45pm.

Mermaid Beach: Lily and her family move to the seaside in Wales but she misses her friends and the city. Then she makes a magical discovery that transforms her into a mermaid.

Friday October 2 at 7.45pm; Saturday October 3 at 2.45pm

Queen Budapest: the final filmed live performance by Freddie Mercury with Queen in 1986, featuring hits such as We Will Rock You, A Kind of Magic, Under Pressure, Who Wants to Live Forever and Bohemian Rhapsody and a new interview with Brian May and Roger Taylor, filmed for this release.

Wednesday October 7 at 7:45pm; Saturday October 10 at 2:45pm.

Exhibition on Screen: James McNeill Whistler: Whistler created beautiful, ethereal visions that saw him become one of the most influential artists of the 19th and 20th centuries. An opportunity to see his famous paintings alongside rarely-or-never-seen works on the big screen for the first time.

Thursday October 8 at 7:45pm; Friday October 9 at 1:45pm.

Coyote vs. Acme: live action and animated film following Wile E Coyote as he enlists attorney Kevin Avery to sue the Acme Corporation for repeatedly selling him faulty products.

Monday October 12, Wednesday October 14 and Thursday October 15 at 7.45pm.

Hadestown: The Musical: genre-defying musical blends modern American folk music with New Orleans-inspired jazz to reimagine two intertwining love stories: Orpheus and Eurydice, and Hades and Persephone.

Tuesday October 13 at 7pm; Thursday October 15 at 1:45pm.

Fright Fest: Dracula: newly restored, the 1958 classic was the first in a bloodline of vampire movies from Hammer Horror to star Christopher Lee as Count Dracula and Peter Cushing as his nemesis, Doctor Van Helsing.

Friday October 16 at 1.45pm; Saturday October 17 at 7.45pm.

Fright Fest: Manhunter: The Final Cut: celebrating its 40th birthday and presented in a new director’s cut. Based on Thomas Harris’s first novel, Red Dragon and starring William Petersen, Tom Noonan and Brian Cox as Dr Hannibal Lecktor (yes, that’s how it’s spelled in this version).

Friday October 16 at 7.45pm; Saturday October 17 at 2.45pm; Monday October 19 at 7.45pm.

The Metropolitan Opera: Macbeth (Italian with English subtitles): Quinn Kelsey is the king haunted by his murderous ascent to the throne, with Lise Davidsen, the world’s reigning dramatic soprano, as power-mad Lady Macbeth.

Tuesday October 20 at 6pm.

Fright Fest: The Omen: released in 1976 – yes, it’s 50 years old! – The Omen set a new bar for horror. Starring Gregory Peck, Lee Remick, David Warner, Harvey Spencer Stephens, Billie Whitelaw, Patrick Troughton and Leo McKern.

Wednesday October 21 at 7.45pm; Thursday October 22 at 1.45pm.

Fright Fest: Practical Magic 2: a multi-generational family of witches, cursed to be loveless for centuries, attempts to break the spell. Starring Sandra Bullock, Nicole Kidman and Maisie Williams.

Friday Otober 23, Saturday October 24, Wednesday Octoeber 28 at 7.45pm; Thursday October 29 at 1.45pm and 7.45pm.

Fallen Angels by Noël Coward: a comedy of bad manners that shocked and delighted audiences at its 1925 premiere. Two upper-class wives share a few toasts to their pre-marital dalliances – with the same man, who just may be en route from France to visit.

Thursday October 22 at 7.45pm; Saturday October 24 at 2.45pm.

Dementia-friendly movie: Blue Skies (1946 – 80th anniversary screening): musical comedy with music, lyrics and story by Irving Berlin. Fred Astaire is a dancer who loves a chorus girl, Joan Caulfield, who in turn loves a nightclub owner, Bing Crosby.

Friday October 23 at 1pm..

The Royal Ballet: Manon: A life of luxury or love? Manon’s inner turmoil and struggle for survival lie at the heart of Kenneth MacMillan’s 1974 ballet, set to Jules Massenet’s score.

Friday October 27 at 7.15pm.

Fright Fest: Matilda: Mara Wilson, Danny DeVito, Rhea Perlman and Pam Ferris in a 30th anniversary film. Tired of mistreatment at school, Matilda uses her newly discovered powers to stand up for herself.

Friday October 30 at 1.45pm; Saturday October 31 at 2.45pm.

Moviedrome/Fright Fest: The Fly (1986 – 40th anniversary screening): Scientist Seth Brundle, Jeff Goldblum, creates a teleportation device and decides to test it on himself. Unbeknownst to him, a housefly slips in, leading to a merger of man and insect.

Friday October 30 at 7.45pm.

Fright Fest: The Rocky Horror Picture Show: screening of the cult favourite has added poignancy following the recent death of the brilliant Tim Curry – Dr Frank-N-Furter. Introduced by Georgie Samuels.

Saturday October 31 at 7.45pm.

Tickets: 01723 370541 and online at www.sjt.uk.com