2015

Since we established SJT OutReach six years ago, we have found ourselves expanding and outgrowing the space within the building. It’s our dream to have our own dedicated OutReach space and we can’t wait to share this with you in the 60th anniversary year of the Stephen Joseph Theatre.

After a lot of planning, consulting, fundraising, drilling and banging, it is almost time to cut the ribbon on our new community facility – The OutReach Rooms!

Opening on Sunday 17 May, everybody is welcome to join in the celebrations. Find out more about what The OutReach Rooms have to offer in free taster sessions, workshops and more (see page 4 for details).

The new OutReach Rooms will give us scope to expand with exciting new community

Six Years On

projects and workshops, and a greater variety of participatory courses.

As we come back into the building, we will also be taking on the SJT colours and changing the OutReach logo from purple to red.

The SJT OutReach Rooms will be able to host workshops on every day of the week and will also be available for hire to community groups and commercial businesses.

We do hope you come and celebrate this important day with us on Sunday 17 May. We’re sure there is something for everybody to enjoy – and IT’S ALL FREE!

So please give us your support and make this space something that Scarborough will be proud of over the next 60 years!

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This new facility has been made possible by the generous grants from

With additional help from –The Proudfoot Group, The Samuel Storey Charitable Trust and other anonymous donors.

Look out for the NEW Stagecraft projects coming to your area in Summer and Autumn 2015! Funded by the Police Community Fund

New Activities coming soon…

Samba Drumming workshops & coursesHave fun, de-stress and keep fit at the same time, on these intergenerational workshops for all ages. Our aim is to establish a Scarborough Samba Band that will become a regular feature in the town.

Teeny Weeny RoundersStorytelling and play for babies and toddlers, these interactive workshops for parents and their children will be educational but most of all fun.

Arts Award Week – (Holiday Project)Attend a holiday drama project and get a recognised arts qualification in the bargain…all in one week! Fun and educational, you will be surprised at what can be achieved and how much fun you will have.

Keep an eye out on www.sjt.uk.com for the latest details.

New Activities

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WE’RE OPENING – The OutReach Rooms!

At 12 noon two of our participants will cut the ribbon and open The OutReach Rooms! Then there will be free activities all afternoon: from taster sessions to tours, Tiny Time Tales performances to sweetie trails, something for everyone to enjoy, and it’s ALL FREE!

Come and help us celebrate! With our new facilities we will have room to grow, room to create, room to imagine and room to get involved; more workshops, more projects and more people getting creative.

At last! SJT OutReach has its own dedicated space. Now we can reach out to even more people in our community. Whether you’re young or old; retired or at college; working or at school, the OutReach Rooms will be accessible, available and affordable for you. Come and join in with SJT OutReach and unlock your creativity.

Everyone’s welcome!

Sunday 17 May 2015

The OutReach Rooms

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Room 2

OutReach Reception

Room 3

Room 1 is our exsisting rehearsal room.

WE’RE OPENING – The OutReach Rooms!

Room 212.15pm – 12.45pm Youth Theatre1.00pm – 1.45pm Stage fighting1.45pm – 2.30pm Recycled Rhythm2.45pm – 3.30pm Magic & Circus skills

Room 312.30pm – 1.00pm Adult Storybox1.15pm – 2.00pm Singing2.00pm – 2.30pm Explore your voice3.00pm – 3.30pm Children’s story making workshop

Ramsay Room12.30pm – 1.00pm Meet Chris Monks the Artistic Director1.15pm – 2.15pm Adult Writing2.30pm – 3.20pm Play Reading

Restaurant1.00pm & 3.00pm FREE Tiny Time Tales performances (approx 20 mins)

3.30pm – 4.00pm Want to volunteer?

Foyer and reception areas:Face PaintingBlood and GutsCircus SkillsCompetition and sweetie treasure hunt around new OutReach Rooms

Tours12.20pm / 1.20pm / 1.40pm 2.20pm / 2.40pm Tours taken around the new OutReach Rooms.

All open day taster workshops &

events are FREE!

Sign up on the day at

Box Office from 11am

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Ribbon Cutting – 12 noon

NT Connections Showcase27 – 29 April, 7.00pm

Each year the National Theatre invites 10 writers to create new plays for young people to perform. This spring 260 youth theatre companies will present the premieres of these plays in venues from Inverness to Cornwall and Belfast to Norfolk. Each company will also perform at one of 27 Connections Festivals in professional theatres across the country, and 10 companies will go on to perform at the National Theatre. Connections celebrates great new writing for the stage – and the energy, commitment and talent of young theatre-makers.

Participating this year:Brewery Youth Theatre (Kendal)Duck Egg Youth TheatreLostleters – St Peter’s School, YorkScarborough Youth TheatreStagecoach YorkStockton Riverside College

£5

Rounders UnitedDirected by Cheryl Govan

29 & 30 May, 7.30pm

This year we are piloting our exciting, new SJT Youth theatre show. It will be performed by our 12-15 year old Rounders from Scarborough, Filey and Whitby; the first time these groups have collaborated together to create a show! This is a great opportunity for you to come along and show your support for a performance from some of the Borough’s most excellent young people.

£6.50

Upcoming OutReach Events

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Beasts And Beauties Adapted by Carol Ann Duffy, dramatised by Melly Still & Tim SuppleDirected by Cheryl Govan A gang of unsavoury characters gather to drink tea and challenge each other to perform gruesome folk tales.

They’ll make you laugh, they’ll make you cry, they’ll make you feel a little bit sick and if you’re really lucky, they might make you a cup of tea!

Not for the fainthearted!

Stephen Joseph Youth Theatre presents

Tiny Time Tales: Sally by the SeaWritten & directed by Cheryl Govan

25 July – 22 August, Every Saturday, 10.30am

Poor old Sally Ragdoll. The last thing she remembers is being on holiday with her lovely friend Tommy and his Mummy and Daddy and now here she is... washed up, on the seashore, all covered in shells and seaweed. She has no idea how long she’s been here and definitely no idea how to find her way home.

Come along and watch as Sally meets some of the weird and wonderful creatures who live by the sea. You might even be able to help her find her way home.

The usual Tiny Time Tales fun and nonsense with plenty of joining in.

£3

Summer School Performance

15 August, 7.00pm

Theme for 2015: Garden Fete

An exciting double bill of new plays, devised and performed by the two groups from our annual summer school, it’s all about the Garden Fete! If you have seen any past summer school productions before, you will know that the theme is just the starting point of a wonderful creative journey. If you haven’t been to one before, hang on to your seats, you’re bound to enjoy the ride.

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Upcoming OutReach Events

Beyond the Tea DanceFridays 10.30am – 1pm Workshops for the more mature members of our community exploring themes from our main house shows.

29 May: Cox & Box – Mrs Bouncer’s Legacy26 June: The Woman In Black24 July: Confusions18 Sept: Hero’s Welcome 6

Summer Term April – July 2015 Half-Term week off 25 – 31 May 2015

Ages 8-11

Ages 4-7

Ages 12-14

Ages 8-11

Ages 15+

Ages 12-14

Monday classes run an extra week due to the Bank Holiday (no session on 4 May).

Ages 11+

The Stephen Joseph Youth Theatre runs weekly sessions for young people aged 8 to 21 in Scarborough, Whitby and Filey. Led by theatre professionals, our ‘Rounders’ have the opportunity to explore all areas of theatre, develop performance skills in a fun and friendly environment, improving their confidence and communication skills with plenty of performance opportunities.

Ages 11+

Youth Theatre Fun, Creative, Challenging

Tiny Time Rounders Wednesdays 4.00 – 5.15pm Starts: 22 April | Ends: 1 July

Venue: The Street, Scarborough From 1 June: SJT£35 10 sessions

Scarborough Rounders Saturdays 9.30 – 11.30am

Saturdays 12 – 2pm Starts: 25 April | Ends: 4 July

£40 (£37.50 each for two siblings) 10 sessions

Mondays 6 – 8pm

Starts: 20 April | Ends: 6 July

Wednesdays 6 – 8pm Starts: 22 April | Ends: 1 July

Thursdays 6 – 8pm

Starts: 23 April | Ends: 2 July

Venue: The Street, Scarborough From 1 June: SJT£45 (£42.50 each for two siblings) 10 sessions

Filey Rounders Wednesdays 6.00 – 8.00pm Starts: 22 April | Ends: 1 July

Venue: Evron Centre£45 (£42.50 each for two siblings) 10 sessions

Whitby Rounders Tuesdays 6.00 – 8.00pm Starts: 21 April | Ends: 30 June

Venue: Pavilion£45 (£42.50 each for two siblings) 10 sessions

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Ages 4-7

Ages 8-12

Courses for Children

For more information contact OutReach 01723 356696 or email outreach@sjt.uk.comTo book visit www.sjt.uk.com or call 01723 370540

& Young PeopleSJT Youth Choir Mondays 5.00 – 6.30pm

Singing current music by artists and bands your parents have never heard of. SJT youth choir puts emphasis on the songs you want to sing. Fun, friendly and supportive.Venue: The Street, Scarborough From 1 June: SJT£4010 sessions Starts: 20 April | Ends: 6 July

Fuse Fridays 4.30 – 6.00pm Fuse Youth Theatre is a unique project which attracts young people from across the county, including those with disabilities & special educational needs.

“It is truly innovative and inclusive” County Councillor, Tony Hall.

Places are by application only. Please contact SJT OutReach for further details.

Starts: 24 April | Ends: 3 July

Venue: The Street, Scarborough From 1 June: SJTDramarama Daze

Holiday workshops26 May 10.00am – 3.00pm28 July 10.00am – 3.00pm29 July 10.00am – 3.00pm18 August 10.00am – 3.00pm19 August 10.00am – 3.00pm

Holiday drama workshops for children aged 4-7 and 8-12. Have loads of fun, get creative and make new friends.

An excellent way to keep your little ones entertained during the school holidays.Different themes run throughout each project and culminate in a FREE performance for family and friends on selected dates.

Every day is different! Venue: The SJT£10 per day

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One-off workshop days including school and corporate events.Birthday PartiesWhy not have a themed party in our NEW OutReach space (2 hrs)? Drama Stage combatBlood and guts Circus Skills

Community event space available to hire

MagicDance (Frozen, Matilda)

Ages 12-18

Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced performer, our SJT OutReach adult and singing classes give you the opportunity to learn new skills and explore a range of techniques in a safe and supportive environment.

These are relaxed, friendly workshops with the opportunity to put your new skills into practise in regular performances, if you wish.

Adult Classes & Workshops

Act 2 Enter Stage Right Fridays 6.30 – 8.30pm

Advanced theatre classes for adults.Venue: The Street, Scarborough From 1 June: SJT£55 10 sessions

Starts: 24 April | Ends: 3 July

Singing ClassesFunky Choir Tuesdays 7.00 – 8.30pm

Established choir singing a range of music including funk, classic disco and rock. Places are limited - please call to check availability beforehand. Venue: The Merchant/The Cask£55 10 sessions Starts: 14 April | Ends: 23 June

Global Voices Choir Thursdays 7.00 – 8.30pm

Singing songs from around the world including African, Caribbean, American and European music. Lively and joyous! Venue: The Street, Scarborough From 1 June: SJT£55 10 sessions Starts: 16 April | Ends: 2 July

Acting ClassesAct 1 Beginners’ Call Wednesdays 7.15 – 9.15pm

Acting classes for adults. Learn techniques and skills through exercises and games. No experience necessary.

Venue: The Street, Scarborough£55 10 sessions

Starts: 29 April | Ends: 8 July

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For more information contact OutReach 01723 356696 or email outreach@sjt.uk.comTo book visit www.sjt.uk.com or call 01723 370540

Read Stuff Too Play readingsWednesdays 11.30am – 1.30pm

29 April Our Man in Havana by Clive Francis27 May The Turn of the Screw by Stephen Mallatratt22 July The Safari Party by Tim Firth23 Sept Chimerica by Lucy Kirkwood

Fun and friendly sessions for people who like to explore the work of plays and playwrights. Aimed at the Over-50s (or thereabouts), they are run in conjunction with our current main-house production. We look at the themes, stories and history of the plays and read excerpts over tea and biscuits.Venue: The SJT£6 per session

Writing ClassesWrite Stuff TooLively practical workshops with a focus on scriptwriting for theatre and TV, led by professional writer Ali Watt. To take part, please send a sample of your writing to Head of Outreach, Denise Gilfoyle (Denise.Gilfoyle@sjt.uk.com).

All classes run alternate Mondays/Tuesdays from 7.00-9.00pm in the Boden Room. Sample of writing required before booking.

Monday (Purple)

Starts: 20 April | Ends: 6 July

Tuesday (Green)

Starts: 21 April | Ends: 7 July

Monday (Yellow)

Starts: 27 April | Ends: 13 July

7.00 – 9.00pm

Venue: The SJT£50 6 sessions over 10 weeks

Book Club Tuesdays 6.30 – 8.00pm

19 May / 21 July / 29 September

Free bimonthly book club for those who love reading and wish to discuss and share their thoughts with others. Books are chosen by the members – one modern classic and one contemporary novel. Everyone welcome.FREE (Please look on our website for information on the plays and books we are reading)

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3 – 15 August, 10.00am – 4.00pm

For anyone aged 9-12yrs or 13-19yrs.

The SJT Summer School is coming back to where it belongs…working and performing at the SJT!Do you get bored during the long summer holiday? Would you like to be involved in creating something exciting, using your imagination, having fun and making new friends? Come and spend two weeks working with our professional team creating and performing two brand new pieces of work.Be part of our first Summer School performing back at the SJT…Welcome home! It’s amazing, it’s challenging but most of all it’s fun!

£145 for two weeks£130 for current OutReach participants

SJT Summer School

Performance at the SJT in The McCarthy Saturday 15 August, 7.00pm Tickets £6