What's on this month
Events in Scarborough
There are two popular events later this month. From the 22nd of July to the 25th, Scarborough Fayre returns to the town centre with a mixture of street entertainment, music, juggling, stiltwalking and the Continental Market. Starting a day later down around the Harbour but also running until the 25th is SeaFest, an international maritime festival which focuses on Scarborough's seafaring past and which involves live music, exhibitions, visiting vessels and yacht races.
Cinema
At The Hollywood Plaza at the moment, you can see 'Get him to the Greek', a comedy in which a record company executive has just three days to force a reluctant rock legend into a comeback. Starring Jonah Hill and Russell Brand. Also showing is 'The Twilight Saga: Eclipse'. The third chapter in Stephenie Meyer's phenomenally successful series. If you're into the Twilight series, you'll be there.
Meanwhile, the Futurist is showing another successful follow on film with 'Shrek Forever After’, which features the voices of Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy and Cameron Diaz.
For details of films and screening times as they become available go to hollywoodplaza.co.uk.
Theatre
Currently playing at the Stephen Joseph Theatre until the 31st of July you can see 'A Midsummer Night's Dream', Shakespeare's comedy in which the course of true love doesn't run smoothly as four lovers become entangled in a world of magic, mischief and fairy kings and queens.
From the 8th of July to the 4th of September, there is a treat in store as the Stephen Joseph Theatre Company stage an updated version of Gilbert and Sullivan's 'The Mikado'. In this version Japan is replaced by the Titipu Cricket Club but all the original songs are there as is the satire on capital punishment. Having seen last year's production of The Pirates of Penzance, I will definitely be going to see this one.
Also at the SJT you can watch some of the best films on release. The films showing this month include 'Alice in Wonderland', 'Crazy Heart', 'Four Lions' and 'The Clash of the Titians'.
For more details of plays and films visit Stephen Joseph Theatre .
Shows
There's plenty of comedy in store at the Futurist later this month. On the 26th you can see The Billy Pearce 'All Laughter Familly Show'. On the 28th Cannon and Ball meet Jake and Elwood in 'Rock with Laughter', a mixture of comedy and Blues singing. And if you are still in need of cheering up, The ever popular Chuckle Brothers return to Scarborough on the 29th with some of their favourite live routines and supporting acts.
For more details of the shows and their start times visit The Futurist website
Regular Live Music Venues
You can also listen to live music in many venues around Scarborough. Details of who is playing where is advertised in the local newspapers.
Please come back soon for new information on freetime activities in and around Scarborough.
For a detailed calender of events visit Hightide magazine.