New visiting shows for autumn revealed at Scarborough’s Stephen Joseph Theatre

They are:

Sanctuary – Monday September 30

When Alland, a young Iranian man, begs to be given sanctuary at a church in a northern town, it sparks a community to react in all the ways each member believes to be right.

Some call for his protection. Others for his removal. But both sides take justice into their own hands. This is a new musical from Red Ladder Theatre Company.

Shaparak Khorsandi: Scatterbrain – Wednesday October 2

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 is 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.

Roshni – Thursday October 10

From the Sonia Sabri Company, Roshni is an intimate crafting of dance and live music, inspired by the stories and experiences of everyday people. Deeply moving, wonderfully uplifting and gloriously entertaining.

Yorkshire Wolds Versatile Brass – Saturday October 12

A five-piece versatile brass ensemble, playing everything from classical and jazz to pop and rock.

Members have played with some of the UK’s top brass bands and orchestras and all are established soloists in their own right.

Individually, they have played all over the world and in some of the top venues in the UK, including over 20 Royal Albert Hall performances. A unique concert with top-class music, entertainment and humour.

Dom Joly – The Conspiracy Tour – Friday October 25

Dom Joly has been off travelling the globe again, looking into some of the strangest and weirdest conspiracy theories in existence.

He’s now embarking on a unique theatre tour, where he will be providing a hilarious, fascinating, and slightly anarchic guide to the wacky world of conspiracies.

SealSkin – Wednesday November 6

An old selkie tale of the sea. the selkies appear at full moon, peeling away their seal skin, dancing freely in the moonlight. One night a fisherman discovers their secret; betrayal and consequences follow.

Exploring ideas of belonging, otherness and home, Sealskin combines Tmesis’ trademark playful and highly skilled physicality, puppetry, storytelling, projection and live original music from acoustic duo Me and Deboe.

The RETRO Rock Show – Saturay November 9

The greatest rock songs and power ballads, including songs by Queen, Fleetwood Mac, Def Leppard, Roxette, Berlin, Van Halen, Extreme, AC/DC, Whitesnake and more, featuring Kerry O’Dowd from BBC’s The Voice UK on lead vocals.

Perfect Pitch – Wednesday November 13 to Saturday November 16

John Godber’s latest sees Matt and Rose borrowing a caravan for a week on the Yorkshire coast.

They are expecting four days of hill running and total de-stress, but with a Tribfest nearby, Grant and Steph’s pop-up tent is an unwelcome addition to their perfect pitch.

The Stephen Joseph is delighted to be hosting this revival – the original production was commissioned by Alan Ayckbourn and performed at the theatre 26 years ago

Holly at Christmas – Wednesday December 4

Buddy Holly and the Cricketers pay their annual visit to the Stephen Joseph with a 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.

Raven – Sunday December 8

Raven are delighted to perform their ever-popular annual Christmas concert as a fundraiser for the Stephen Joseph Theatre this year.

The six-piece, multi-instrumental band will take you on a magical journey, performing traditional festive songs alongside their own original music.

Casting the Runes – Thursday December 12

Two stories by MR James performed by Robert Lloyd Parry. James wrote his ghost stories for friends in the years leading up to the First World War, and they’ve lost none of their power to terrify and amuse.

Nunkie Theatre Company returns with two more of his best – Casting the Runes and The Residence at Whitminster – in another thrilling one-man show.

Hammonds Band – Sunday January 5

The ever-popular Hammonds Band returns to the SJT for a fabulous afternoon of the best of brass music.

Under the direction of Morgan Griffiths, Hammonds Band is now one of the country’s finest brass bands, performing in venues across the world.

Tickets for the new visiting shows have gone on sale to members of the Circle.

They are on general sale from 10am on Wednesday May 8.

Tickets are available on 01723 370541 and online at www.sjt.uk.com