For many of us, Christmas just wouldn’t be Christmas without a trip to the theatre. Its a Christmas tradition must-do – “Oh no it isn’t!”… “Oh yes it is!” Sorry I couldn’t resist that one!
Whatever your taste when it comes to theatre at Christmas, whether it’s a big band special, a heart-warming children’s story, a spooky tale or a cheesy, irreverent panto we have got it all on the Yorkshire Coast.
Here’s our quick summary of what to see this Christmas on the coast.
The Spa, Bridlington
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
13 December to 02 January
When the vain Wicked Queen realises that she is no longer the fairest in the land she seeks revenge against her beautiful stepdaughter Snow White. With the help of the magical Forest Fairy and her seven faithful friends can Snow White escape the Wicked Queen’s evil clutches and live happily ever after with her handsome Prince?
Scarborough Spa
The Festive Spectacular Charity Carol Concert
Saturday 10 December 2022
This year’s Festive Spectacular Charity Carol Concert will take place on Saturday 10th December 2022, presented by Adam Tomlinson!
Dick Whittington – And His Wonderful Cat!
3 December 2022 – 1 January 2023
Follow Dick, his loyal cat and various colourful characters he meets, as he seeks fame and fortune in London town!
The Magic Mike Christmas Special
Saturday 24 December 2022
The spectacular show has all the magic of Christmas with exciting dance routines, hilarious magic and of course a very special visit from Father Christmas!
New Year’s Eve Extravaganza with Tony Skingle as Elvis
Saturday 31 December 2022
Enjoy one of the country’s most natural Elvis impersonators performing all your favourite songs performed the way Elvis intended!
Scarborough Spa Orchestra Presents – A Viennese Whirl
Sunday 1 January 2023
Scarborough Spa Orchestra is proud to present the 2023 New Year’s Day Concert, A Viennese Whirl.
Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough
Cinderella
2 – 31 December
This Christmas at the SJT, join Cinderella and her fairy friends in a glittering spectacular as 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.
Sammy the Shoemaker’s Impossible Day
12 – 23 December
Meanwhile, the smallest members of the family will enjoy Sammy the Shoemaker’s Impossible Day, the perfect show for under-sixes – all the usual fun, nonsense, singing, dancing and joining in from the team that brought you last year’s The Giant Who Had It All.
A Warning to the Curious
Wednesday 14 December
Robert Lloyd Parry performs M R James’ thrilling ghost stories.
YMCA, Scarborough
Rapunzel – A Tangled Panto
26th December to 2nd January
Something a bit different this year – Rapunzel is met by Jack the Lad who helps her follow her dream of getting out of her tower and travelling where her feet may take her. Who knows who they’ll meet along the way!
Yuletide Tales
Tuesday 13 December
Bill Scott, Lesley Machen, Jan Burtenshaw & Tim Tubbs greet Christmas with a mostly new programme of carols, songs, poems and readings in every mood – sacred, secular, lyrical, comic and joyous. The ticket price includes mulled Wassail, mince pies and cake in the interval.
Whitby Pavilion
Beauty and the Beast: The Pantomime
Friday 9 & Saturday 10 December
This is a real BEAUTY of a pantomime with stunning scenery, beautiful costumes and hilarious comedy!
Will Gaston win the hand of his one true love? Will Belle fall for the Beast? Will everyone live happily ever after?
A Spot On Musical Christmas
Saturday 17 December
A winter’s night packed full of West End hits and festive favourites!
Including: Cabaret, Dreamgirls, Blood Brothers, Joseph, Copacabana plus all your favourite Christmas classics
Spotlight Theatre, Bridlington
Dick Whittington and His Cat
16 – 30 December
As the arch villain King Rat wreaks havoc across London Dick Whittington arrives from his home Town of Bridlington seeking adventure.
Can he stop King Rat’s spree of thefts in its tracks, with the help of Tommy the Cat, Alice and Dame Lydia ?
Can beautiful Alice survive their swashbuckling sea voyage and will Dick overcome his misfortunes to fulfil his destiny to become Lord Mayor?
Will The Lady of the Bells weave her magic and save the day?
OH Yes They Will
