A new adaptation of a classic novel, an adaptation of a favourite British movie, Alan Ayckbourn’s 87th play, a time-bending romance and a new version of Cinderella have been announced for 2022 by Scarborough’s Stephen Joseph Theatre.
The SJT’s Artistic Director, Paul Robinson, says:
“The Stephen Joseph Theatre has a long tradition of combining artistic excellence with crowd-pleasing entertainment – we’ll be continuing that tradition in 2022!”
Alongside a busy programme of visiting productions, the theatre’s in-house team will this year present:
Jane Eyre, by Charlotte Brontë, adapted for the stage by Chris Bush, directed by Zoe Waterman (Friday 8 April to Saturday 30 April). A co-production with the New Vic Theatre.
This witty and fleet-footed adaptation seeks to present Jane Eyre to a fresh audience while staying entirely true to the original's revolutionary spirit. Using actor-musicians, playful multi-roling and a host of 19th century pop hits, this is an accessible new version of a literary masterpiece.
Brief Encounter, original screenplay by Noël Coward, adapted for the stage by Emma Rice, directed by Paul Robinson (Friday 22 July to Saturday 27 August). A co-production with Octagon Theatre Bolton and Theatre by the Lake
This playful production turns Noël Coward’s film Brief Encounter inside out, adding joyous musical numbers and physical comedy, while still maintaining the truly classic romance of the original.
Family Album, written and directed by Alan Ayckbourn (Friday 2 September to Saturday 1 October)
A moving-in day, 1952. A birthday party, 1992. A moving-out day, 2022. Alan Ayckbourn’s 87th new play tenderly chronicles the trials, tribulations and temptations of three generations of one family across 70 years in the same home.
Constellations, by Nick Payne, directed by Paul Robinson (Friday 28 October to Saturday 12 November)
In the quantum universe, every choice, every decision you’ve ever and never made exists in an unimaginably vast ensemble of parallel universes… Imagine rolling a dice six thousand times. With echoes of the movie Sliding Doors and Kate Atkinson’s novel Life After Life, Constellations will leave you wondering: what if? Nick Payne hasn’t just written a love story: he’s written all of them…A play about quantum multiverse theory, love and honey
Cinderella, adapted by Nick Lane from the story by the Brothers Grimm, music and lyrics by Simon Slater, directed by Gemma Fairlie (Friday 2 December to Saturday 31 December)
A deranged trainee fairy with a wonky wand turns up at the wrong house, utterly lost and eager to please. Next thing you know, she’s turning rodents into horses, lizards into servants and shoes into glass. Hang on, glass shoes!? Whose side is she on?!
This year the team that sailed you to Treasure Island, that took you up the Beanstalk and down the rabbit hole to Wonderland invite you to a madcap adventure filled with dastardly deeds, nutty mice and a pumpkin with a mind of its own! There’ll be songs, silliness and festive fun by the carriage-load.
Tickets for all the SJT’s 2022 productions will go on sale from Wednesday 9 February and can be booked at the box office on 01723 370541 or via the website: www.sjt.uk.com
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