What's On

Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker’s Apocalypse (1991) (15) Documentary that chronicles how Francis Ford Coppola's Apocalypse Now (1979) was plagued by extraordinary script, shooting, budget, and casting problems - nearly destroying the life and career of the celebrated director. Dates: Thu 31 Booking and More Information

28 Years Later (15) A group of survivors of the rage virus lives on a small island. When one of the group leaves the island on a mission into the mainland, he discovers secrets, wonders, and horrors that have mutated not only the infected but other survivors. Dates: Sat 26, Mon 28, Wed 30 Booking and More Information

Backstage Summer School (14-18yrs) Spend a day with us at the SJT and give a range of backstage activities a go. Bring a packed lunch. All materials will be provided. Dates: Fri 25 Booking and More Information

Backstage Summer School (5-8yrs) Spend a day with us at the SJT and give a range of backstage activities a go. Bring a packed lunch. All materials will be provided. Dates: Wed 23 Booking and More Information

Backstage Summer School (9 - 13yrs) Spend a day with us at the SJT and give a range of backstage activities a go. Bring a packed lunch. All materials will be provided. Dates: Thu 24 Booking and More Information

Backstage Tour: Pride & Prejudice A tour of the SJT taking you behind the scenes and into the hidden nooks and crannies of our historic building. We'll take you backstage, to areas which aren't open to the public and tell you the story of how an Art Deco Odeon cinema became a theatre in-the-round with a slightly smaller cinema upstairs. You'll also get a behind the scenes peek at the play we're currently producing.
Dates: Sat 19 Booking and More Information

Ballerina (15) An assassin trained in the traditions of the Ruska Roma organization sets out to seek revenge after her father's death. Dates: Tue 08, Thu 10, Fri 11, Sat 12, Mon 14 Booking and More Information

Circle Café The Circle Café is an exclusive monthly Members' event to meet the people behind SJT – including actors, directors, and SJT staff - for a fascinating insight into your favourite theatre. Circle Cafés are free for Members to attend and include tea, coffee and sweet treats. You can arrive from 10am onwards, the talk starts at 10.15am and lasts 45 minutes including plenty of time for questions. Dates: Thu 17 Booking and More Information

Dementia Friendly Movement Class Gentle creative movements that mobilise the body, singing and having fun in a friendly, non-judgemental environment. Dates: Thu 10, Thu 17 Booking and More Information

Dementia Friendly: Hello Dolly (1969) (U) Matchmaker Dolly Levi travels to Yonkers to find a partner for "half-a-millionaire" Horace Vandergelder, convincing his niece, his niece's intended, and his two clerks to travel to New York City along the way. Dates: Fri 18 Booking and More Information

Global Voices Choir The Global Voices Choir sings songs from around the world, from warm-ups, short rounds and chants to more complex, exciting songs. Dates: Thu 17 Booking and More Information

How to Train Your Dragon (PG) As an ancient threat endangers both Vikings and dragons alike on the isle of Berk, the friendship between Hiccup, an inventive Viking, and Toothless, a Night Fury dragon, becomes the key to both species forging a new future together. Dates: Sat 19, Mon 21, Wed 23, Thu 24, Fri 25 Booking and More Information

Lollipop (15) Molly, a young woman released from prison struggles to regain custody of her children. When she bumps into her childhood friend Amina the two women soon realize their only chance is to join forces and take destiny into their own hands. Dates: Tue 29, Thu 31 Booking and More Information

Moviedrome: The Night of the Hunter (1955) (12A) (70th anniversary) A self-proclaimed preacher marries a gullible widow whose young children are reluctant to tell him where their real dad hid the $10,000 he'd stolen in a robbery. Dates: Fri 25 Booking and More Information

Pre-Order - The Round Dates: Mon 07, Tue 08, Wed 09, Thu 10, Fri 11, Sat 12, Sun 13, Mon 14, Tue 15, Wed 16, Thu 17, Fri 18, Sat 19, Mon 21, Tue 22, Wed 23, Thu 24, Fri 25, Sat 26 Booking and More Information

Pride & Prejudice Jane Austen’s most iconic love story is brought dazzlingly to life on stage.

When it comes to the subject of marriage, headstrong Lizzy Bennet is determined to resist the mounting pressures and expectations from society. But can she resist love, especially when the infuriatingly intriguing Mr. Darcy keeps popping up at every turn?!

With sharp humour and sparkling dialogue, this witty stage adaptation brings to life the classic story of love, misunderstandings, and second chances (with plenty of music and dancing). Lose yourself in the world of Regency parties and courtship, as hearts race, tongues wag and passions swirl around the English countryside.

Discover the absurdities and thrills of finding your perfect (or imperfect) match in life, with this vibrant retelling of Austen’s beloved novel, performed by a large cast of immensely talented actors. Join us for this UK premiere production, adapted by award-winning playwright Kate Hamill and directed by the Octagon Theatre Bolton’s Artistic Director Lotte Wakeham. Dates: Mon 07, Tue 08, Wed 09, Thu 10, Fri 11, Sat 12, Mon 14, Tue 15, Wed 16, Thu 17, Fri 18, Sat 19, Mon 21, Tue 22, Wed 23, Thu 24, Fri 25, Sat 26 Booking and More Information

Roger Waters This Is Not A Drill: Live From Prague - The Movie (15) (LS) or one night only, Roger Waters, the creative force behind the golden years of Pink Floyd, presents his first Farewell Tour, “This Is Not A Drill”, Live from Prague, in cinemas around the world. This cinematic extravaganza is a stunning indictment of the corporate dystopia in which we all struggle to survive and will include 20 Pink Floyd and Roger Waters classic songs, including: “Us & Them”, “Comfortably Numb”, “Wish You Were Here”, and “Is This The Life We Really Want?”. Waters will also debut his new song, “The Bar”.

Waters will be joined on stage by Jonathan Wilson, Dave Kilminster, Jon Carin, Gus Seyffert, Robert Walter, Joey Waronker, Shanay Johnson, Amanda Belair and Seamus Blake to deliver an unforgettable performance with a call to action to love, protect, and share our precious planet home.

Dates: Thu 24, Sat 26 Booking and More Information

Saturday Morning Drama Club - Group 3: School years 5 & 6 There's loads of games to play, stories to tell, songs to sing, and there may even be some dressing up* along the way.

Each group gets to perform in the Round in our annual Youth Festival, and there's a sharing every term for friends and family to see what we're up to.

*There will be dressing up! Dates: Sat 12 Booking and More Information

SJT’s 70th Birthday Party We’ll be celebrating our 70 years in style on Sunday 13 July 2025, with, amongst other things, a cornucopia of extracts from some of our favourite plays from those seven decades, performed script-in-hand by some of our favourite actors – we hope you can join us! Keep coming back here for more information as our plans develop. Dates: Sun 13 Booking and More Information

The Ballad of Wallis Island (12A) An eccentric lottery winner who lives alone on a remote island tries to make his fantasies come true by getting his favorite musicians to perform at his home. Dates: Thu 10, Fri 11, Sat 12 Booking and More Information

The Marching Band (15) Acclaimed conductor Thibaut has leukemia and needs a bone marrow donor. Learning he was adopted, he finds an older brother, a musician and factory worker. Their reunion sparks a fraternal, musical journey amidst the town's factory closure. Dates: Wed 16, Thu 17 Booking and More Information

The Salt Path (12A) A couple lose their home and later discover the husband has been diagnosed with a terminal illness as they embark on a year long coastal trek. Dates: Mon 07 Booking and More Information

Tornado (15) A Japanese puppeteer's daughter gets caught up with criminals when their show crosses paths with a crime gang, led by Sugarman and his son Little Sugar. Dates: Tue 15, Thu 17, Fri 18, Sat 19, Tue 22 Booking and More Information

Ukraine: The Latest - Live Ukraine: The Latest is The Telegraph's most listened to podcast ever. With over 500 episodes on the war that continues to reshape the modern world, the team from the Telegraph produce the leading English-language reporting of the war in Ukraine. Join them for a live recording of the podcast to discuss lessons learned from the most destructive European war in modern times. Dates: Wed 09 Booking and More Information

Young Company You could be applying for a place in higher education, studying, or at the start of your career, the Young Company is the perfect place to grow your knowledge and understanding of a career as a professional theatre maker.

You'll deepen your awareness of a range of theatre practices through exploring text, making work for a public performance, and devising new work that reflects your lived experience.

There's just ten places, that's so we can make sure that we provide everyone with the mentoring and support they deserve.

Ages 16 - 25

All sessions held at SJT Dates: Wed 09 Booking and More Information

Youth Theatre - Group 1: School years 7 & 8 Each group works on a range of skills and subjects, using theatre to tell stories, share ideas, and change the world. All Youth Theatre members also receive a number of free tickets to see work at the Stephen Joseph Theatre, as well as a discount code to bring a friend.

Youth Theatre members get to audition for the annual Youth Theatre Production, presented in the McCarthy Studio, and all participants get to perform in our annual Youth Festival presented in the round at the SJT.

Dates: Tue 08 Booking and More Information

Youth Theatre - Group 3: School Years 11, 12 & 13
Each group works on a range of skills and subjects, using theatre to tell stories, share ideas, and change the world. All Youth Theatre members also receive a number of free tickets to see work at the Stephen Joseph Theatre, as well as a discount code to bring a friend.

Youth Theatre members get to audition for the annual Youth Theatre Production, presented in the McCarthy Studio, and all participants get to perform in our annual Youth Festival presented in the round at the SJT. Dates: Thu 10 Booking and More Information