Our pick of the best things to do and see in Scarborough this week
1 The Man With the Plan
Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough, Thursday October 1 at
A student goes on a fantastical journey inspired by the words of social economist William Beveridge – played by Simon Callow – in his eponymous 1942 report. The film is a moving account of Beveridge’s vision, the need for it today, and a call for action. Following the screening, Neil Gore, who plays Want in the film, will discuss the making of the film.
Tickets 01723 370541 and online at www.sjt.uk.com
2 A Different Thread
Old Parcels Office, Scarborough Railway Station, Saturday October 3 at 7.30pm
Transatlantic duo with a reputation for rich harmonies, award-winning songwriting and engaging live storytelling. Trio show with double bassist.
Tickets £15 from Record Revivals, Northway, Scarborough
3 The Trial of Romeo Oscar
Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough, until Saturday October 2
Alan Ayckbourn’s latest play takes audiences to the year 2194 and preparations are underway for a landmark legal case. Romeo Oscar, a military issue android, is on trial for murder: the first non-human to be tried in a court of law. The courtroom drama explores a question that artists have been pursuing for centuries – what makes us human?
Tickets 01723 370541 and online at www.sjt.uk.com
4 Sh!t-faced Shakespeare® presents: Romeo and Juliet
Scarborough Spa, Friday October 2 at 7.30pm
The smash-hit company takes audeinces on another unconventional, no-holds-barred interpretation of a Bard classic. This time Romeo and Juliet gets a tipsily tragic twist.
Tickets: 01723 376774 and https://www.scarboroughspa.co.uk/
5 Dom Joly Trigger Happy TV: The 25th Anniversary Tour
Scarborough Spa, Sunday October 4 at 7.30pm
Dom Joly brings his most iconic characters and sketches to the stage. Fans will experience beloved moments from the show, including The Giant Snail, The Traffic Warden, The Morris Dancer, The Scout, A Gang of Squirrels and THAT Big Mobile Phone.
Tickets: 01723 376774 and https://www.scarboroughspa.co.uk/
6 Bravo Mrs Bennet
The Sitwell Library, Woodend, The Crescent, Scarborough, Friday October 2 and Saturday October 3, daily at 2pm
Yorkshire writer and actor Rachel Fearnehough stars with Paula Vickers in her play Bravo Mrs Bennet. This lively comedy brings Jane Austen’s most famous mother to life through parlour games and her own spirited retelling of the novel.
Tickets: https://scbo.littleboxoffice.com/
7 The Higwayman
Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough, Wednesday October 7 to Saturday October 10
Written and directed by John Godber, The Highwayman transports audiences to Yorkshire in 1769 – a region booming with opportunity, social climbing, gambling and gin. One notorious outlaw is determined to take his share of the wealth.
Tickets 01723 370541 and online at www.sjt.uk.com