Stephen Joseph Theatre


About Stephen Joseph Theatre

The Stephen Joseph Theatre (SJT) is a cultural icon of the Yorkshire region, providing accessible, high-quality theatre for audiences worldwide since 1955. Over 100,000 people visit the SJT each year and many more experience its work on tour in the UK and abroad.

The SJT is Scarborough’s independent theatre and cinema. The building is a beautifully restored 1930s Odeon cinema, home to the famous theatre-in-the-round which was the first of its kind in the world.

Stepping Out - credit Tony Bartholomew

The theatre offers a unique, intimate experience in the renowned theatre-in-the-round as well as the more traditional end-on McCarthy theatre and cinema. It hosts an extensive programme of first-class drama, music, films, comedy and live streaming.

It’s open from Monday to Saturday and hosts the Eat Me restaurant onsite.

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Accessibility

External disabled access

Level entrance at main doors.

Internal disabled access

Level access to Box Office and accessible toilets.
Wheelchair lift to the Shop.
Passenger lift access to The Round and McCarthy auditoria.
Designated wheelchair spaces in both theatres, easily accessible from the lift and next to an accompanying seat for your escort.
Front row level access is available for many shows on request.
Please note: many seats in The Round and The McCarthy involve climbing or descending stairs, please advise staff when booking if you have any specific seating requirements.

Wheelchair loan

Accessible toilets

Two accessible toilets on the ground floor, near the lift, with transfer space to the side, handrails and emergency call system.

Facilities for hearing impaired

Induction loops are provided in both auditoria for customers with hearing aids.

Facilities for visually impaired

Audio described screenings and performances.

Assistant dog facilities

Assistance Dogs are welcome to stay with you in the auditorium or can be looked after by a member of staff. Please inform the Box Office that you will be bringing an assistance dog.

For more information on accessibility, please go to

https://sjt.uk.com/your-visit/accessibility

Facilities

Stephen Joseph Theatre provides the following facilities

Shop

Shop at the SJT is an eclectic retail space full of inspiring creations from talented local Makers who are based in and around Scarborough. The shop, designed in the classic Art Deco style, includes a tempting array of bespoke gifts and accessories, offering one of the most varied collections in the Yorkshire area, providing unique and thoughtful present ideas.

Café

One of Scarborough’s most popular cafés, Eat Me Café, is on our second floor.
The award-winning café was named as a Local Gem in The Good Food Guide every year between 2015 and 2020.

Toilets

2 accessible, gender neutral toilets.
Male and female toilets.

Baby changing facilities

3 locations throughout the building.

Dogs at Stephen Joseph Theatre

Assistance Dogs are welcome to stay with you in the auditorium or can be looked after by a member of staff. Please inform the Box Office that you will be bringing an assistance dog.

Getting here

Contact us

Stephen Joseph Theatre, Westborough, Scarborough, YO11 1JW
Tel 01723 370541
Email Stephen Joseph Theatre

Location

Junction of Westborough and Northway opposite railway station.

Public transport

Directly opposite Scarborough railway station and close to bus stops.

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