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Scarborough Calendar of Events: Dates for Your Diary
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Saturday, March 15, 2008
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Friday, March 21, 2008
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National Student Drama Festival
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The Spa Scarborough |
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Sunday, April 20, 2008
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2008 - Bike 'Week' Events
This year the events do not fall within one week and are more spread out between April to September. Please find full details below:
Spring Cup - 20/04/2008
Festival Of Speed - 03/05/2008 - 05/05/2008
Race Festival - 21/06/2008 - 22/06/2008
Cock Of The North - 12/07/2008 - 13/07/2008
Bike Hill Climb - 25/07/2008 - 27/07/2008
National Hill Climb - 17/08/2008
Gold Cup Road Races - 20/09/2008 - 21/09/2008
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Auto 66 Office at Oliver's Mount |
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Saturday, April 26, 2008
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Sunday, April 27, 2008
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A Victorian St George's Weekend
Make way for the grand pageant of St George in the presence of Queen Victoria! Join the Redcoat soldiers and musicians as they celebrate St George's Day with a military drill.
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Scarborough Castle |
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Saturday, April 26, 2008
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Sunday, April 27, 2008
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Thundercats
For the second year running, Scarborough sees the return of the international Thundercats power boat racing.
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South Bay, Scarborough |
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Sunday, April 27, 2008
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Bowling match
Friendly match against Sleights bowling club. Bowlers in Edwardian dress and live music - In presence of Mayoress and part of centenary year celebrations.
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South Cliff Bowling Club |
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Sunday, April 27, 2008
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Scarborough Duathlon
This will be Scarborough's first duathlon which is set to take place on Oliver's Mount. It will comprise of a 10k run, a 32k cycle race and finally a 5k run.
The runs will be on the circuit and also take in the perimeter road around the Mere. The cycling section will involve eight laps of the motorcycle circuit, but in the reverse direction to the motor bikes, making the climb a little easier .
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Oliver's Mount |
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Friday, May 02, 2008
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Sunday, May 04, 2008
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CBEEBIES At The Theatre - A musical adventure
CBeebies at the Theatre. Let's Play - A fun filled musical adventure
""CBeebies at the Theatre is the first ever theatre adventure starring many of your favourite friends from CBeebies. Join PC Plum, Postman Pat, Jess the Cat and Tamba from Tikkabilla as we all discover the fun in recycling those everyday things that we throw away. There'll be plenty of excitement and surprises as the Jakers, Bill & Ben, Boo and even the Koala Brothers get in on the action as they join together with Tommy Zoom to combat the dastardly deeds of Polluto.
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Futurist Theatre |
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Saturday, May 03, 2008
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Fairy Tales Dressing-up Workshop
Create fairy and goblin accessories to match your dressing-up clothes inspired by the exhibition Fairytales and Fantasy. Led by artist Dawn Brooks.
Suitable for accompanied children age 4 - 11 years. Drop-in between 2 and 4pm.
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Scarborough Art Gallery |
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Saturday, May 03, 2008
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Cargo
Written by Ivor Novello award winning Composer Paul Field the powerful contemporary songs, narration, dance and images will take you on a journey from the work of William Wilberforce and the abolitionist movement two hundred years ago through to the struggle that continues today against the many forms of slavery that still exist.
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The Spa Scarborough |
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Saturday, May 03, 2008
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Monday, May 05, 2008
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Festival of Speed
A three day bike and car hill climb catering for all types of machines from vintage to classics, minis to single seater racing cars. For 2008 the event also incorporates a bike and car show plus a number of other attractions for families.
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Oliver's Mount |
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Sunday, May 04, 2008
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Vienna Festival Ballet Presents Sleeping Beauty
This breathtaking ballet is set in the magical world of a fairy kingdom, where the King and Queen are celebrating the birth of their daughter, Princess Aurora.
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The Spa Scarborough |
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Friday, May 09, 2008
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Dave Spikey “The Best Medicine” National Tour
The Double British Comedy Award Winner, Co-writer and Star of Phoenix Nights is back on the road, with a long awaited brand new live show. Previous tour shows; ‘Overnight Success’ (2003) and ‘Living The Dream’ (2005) were met with great critical acclaim earning him a ‘Performance of The Year’ Award (Manchester Evening News Theatre Awards), and a ‘Best Comedy Performance’ Award (Leicester Mercury Awards). This full scale nationwide tour sees the RTS Winner and Bafta Nominee making a welcome return to the live circuit, following a break to concentrate on his numerous television projects.
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Futurist Theatre |
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Sunday, May 11, 2008
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Route 66 A musical journey through America
Lay back and take a musical journey through the era of American country rock, pop and traditional classics of Route 66.
Imagine the wind in your hair as you cruise the highway, losing yourself amongst the sounds of The Eagles, Cher, Meatloaf, Starship, Shania Twain, The Doors, Tina Turner, Neil Diamond, Elvis Presley, Bryan Adams, Rolling Stones, Lynyrd Skynyrd and many more…
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Futurist Theatre |
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Thursday, May 15, 2008
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Bowling Match
Exhibition match with top professional bowlers - see hows it done!
(part of Scarborough bowls festival).
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South Cliff Bowling Club |
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Saturday, May 17, 2008
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Bring Me Sunshine
The Magic of Morecambe and Wise comes to town!
Relive the fun of ‘Eric ‘n Ernie’. ‘Bring Me Sunshine’ is a celebration of the life of Britain’s best loved double act – Morecambe and Wise.
This unique show is filled with all- round entertainment; comedy, magic, songs, dances, sketches and hilarious comic routines.
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The Spa Scarborough |
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Saturday, May 17, 2008
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Scarborough Symphony Orchestra - 58th Season
17th May - "Memories Of Spring" featuring Mark Bennett (Trumpet)
Siegfried Idyll - Wagner
Concerto in modo antico - Panufnik
Symphony No. 1 'Spring' - Schumann |
The Spa Scarborough |
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Tuesday, May 20, 2008
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David Essex
David Essex, the music legend returns to Scarborough as part of his nation wide tour singing his classic hits and new songs.
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Futurist Theatre |
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Saturday, May 24, 2008
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Nick Ross Orchestra - Sounds of Glenn Miller
Recapture the sounds and memories of a bygone era as the Nick Ross Orchestra present ‘an unmissable evening of music and song’ – the Classic Big Band Sound of the Glenn Miller Era.
With a line-up of saxophones, trumpets, trombones, a rhythm section and singers, the Nick Ross Orchestra faithfully recreate the classic Big Band sound of the 1940s. |
The Spa Scarborough |
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Monday, May 26, 2008
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Saturday, August 30, 2008
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Naval Warfare
The first performance for the season takes place on Spring Bank Holiday, followed by a further show on Spring Bank Holiday. Shows in June take place on Saturdays, in July on Thursdays and Saturdays and in August on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays. All shows are at 3.00 p.m.
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Peasholm Park |
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Wednesday, May 28, 2008
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Tuesday, September 30, 2008
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Summer Spectacular / Variety Express
Two great traditional sea-side variety shows -lovely theatre, marvellous cast and guaranteed good family entertainment. |
Spa Theatre |
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Sunday, June 01, 2008
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Friday, September 19, 2008
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Scarborough Spa Orchestra - Summer Season
Please note there will be some weeks during the 2008 season when there will not be a full programme of concerts. To avoid any confusion please join the Spa Orchestra''''s mailing list for up to date information on all concerts and Spa Orcestra information.
Prices: Special Half Price Season Ticket Offer
Adult: £213
Senior Citizen: £155
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Scarborough Spa |
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Monday, June 02, 2008
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Friday, September 19, 2008
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Howard Beaumont
Scarborough's King of the Keyboards
Afternoons of relaxation whilst listening to the music of Howard in the beautiful Spa SunCourt |
Spa |
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Sunday, June 08, 2008
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An evening with Gervase Phinn
“An Evening with Gervase Phinn” will have you in stitches, as he shares his hilarious tales in a brand new show of life as a schools inspector in the Yorkshire Dales.
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The Spa Scarborough |
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Sunday, June 08, 2008
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Aussie Pairs - Whistle Stop
1st prize: £75.00
2nd prize:£25.00
Refreshments and a bar will be available all day, Spider competition too.
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South Cliff Bowling Club |
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Saturday, June 14, 2008
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Yorkshire Imperial Brass Band
The Yorkshire Imperial Urquhart Travel Band is without doubt one of the jewels in the crown of the brass band movement. The band was formed in 1999 following the amalgamation of two of the finest bands in Leeds - the Yorkshire Imperial Band and the Rothwell Band .
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Spa Grand Hall |
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Saturday, June 21, 2008
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Sunday, June 22, 2008
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Barry Sheene Classic Race Festival
The second annual Barry Sheene Festival provides an excellent weekend of racing for classic bike enthusiasts. As well as the racing there will be parades of bikes. The spectators will also be able to gain access to the competitors paddock where they can take a closer look at the machinery and chat to the riders.
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Oliver's Mount |
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Saturday, June 21, 2008
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The Piccadilly Dance Orchestra
20th Anniversary Concert
Michael Law''''s Piccadilly Dance Orchestra mark their 20th Anniversary with a brand new show!
Join us for an unashamed wallow in pure nostalgia for the lost, magical world of Broadway and Hollywood music from between the wars. Stage
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Spa Grand Hall |
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Sunday, June 22, 2008
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Meatloaf Rock Opera
The Dead Ringer From Hell Show
WHERE ROCK AND ROLL DREAMS COME TRUE.
Meat Loaf meets the WEST END in this Hellish Rock Opera that is bringing audiences all across the country to their feet. If you looked forward to dressing up for the Rocky Horror Picture Show you’ll love the DEAD RINGER FROM HELL. Come dressed as a biker or a rocker and join the fun.
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Spa Grand Hall |
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Friday, July 04, 2008
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North Sea Yacht Race
Hundreds of people are expected to go down to Scarborough harbour to see the flotilla of yachts, as they set off for this annual 210 mile race to Ijmuiden, on the Dutch coast. The first yachts are expected to finish the gruelling race within 30 to 36 hours after the yachtsmen and women have skilfully navigated round gas rigs and through some of the busiest shipping lanes in the world. |
Scarborough Harbour |
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Saturday, July 12, 2008
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Sunday, July 13, 2008
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Cock o' the North Road Races
The annual national road races that provide two days of action packed high speed racing with riders fresh from the Isle Of Man TT Races.
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Oliver |
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Friday, July 18, 2008
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Sunday, July 20, 2008
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Seafest Festival 2008
A celebration of the Sea and Fishing -with musical events, sporting competitions, cookery demonstrations, real ale tents and a great atmosphere!
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South Bay, Scarborough |
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Monday, July 21, 2008
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Sunday, July 27, 2008
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Scarborough Fayre 2008
Scarborough Fayre will take place from July 21st for a week, encorporating top class street entertainment for all the family with stilt walkers, jugglers, children's entertainers, face painting, street theatre and music. The Fayre also runs in conjunction with the ever popular Continental Market, which will return on the 24th, 25th, 26th and 27th of July. The market will be located on Westborough, and there will be approximately 40 stalls selling a huge range of produce from Europe, including homemade soap, cheeses, pates, jewellery, wooden toys and much much more. It is truly something not to be missed. |
Scarborough Town Centre |
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Thursday, July 24, 2008
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Bowls England celebratory match
Special match against a prestigious team. Spectators welcome.
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South Cliff Bowling Club |
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Saturday, July 26, 2008
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Sunday, July 27, 2008
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Medieval Siege
Meet an array of medieval soldiers in their encampment as they prepare to invade and sieze the castle. With have-a-go activities for children.
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Scarborough Castle |
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Saturday, July 26, 2008
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Sunday, July 27, 2008
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Three Hills Bike Hill Climb Championship
The three hills bike championship is a new national event with invitations to other european countries. The weekend consists of competition on the Dalby Forest North Course on the Friday with the second part of the series on the Dalby Forest South Course on the Saturday. After this event they will head to the Olivers Mount Circuit in Scarborough for the evening social event with the third part of the championship taking place on the Olivers Mount Circuit on the Sunday.
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Dalby Forest and Oliver's Mount |
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Monday, July 28, 2008
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Thursday, July 31, 2008
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Hands on History Crew – Knight & Princess School
A week of hands-on activities and crafts for all the family, with a medieval theme.
Other summer holiday dates also.
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Scarborough Castle |
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Saturday, August 02, 2008
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Sunday, August 03, 2008
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King Henry's Joust
Young King Henry VIII, his queen and their entourage will be entertained with a royal tournament. Witness a magnificent display from a duo of armoured knights as they compete in a full-contact joust. Tudor archery, falconry and courtly music will make this a spectacular weekend of living history.
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Scarborough Castle |
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Saturday, August 02, 2008
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Katzenjammer
With four hands on one piano, Katzenjammer''''''''s unique talent, comic and pianistic skills will ensure a fast-paced evening full of amazing fun, music and laughter. Kevin and Steven will amaze you with their own original blend of spectacular piano gymnastics and cheeky songs - all bound together with their unpredicatable comic banter. You''''ll never have seen a piano played like this before!
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Spa Grand Hall |
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Saturday, August 16, 2008
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Sunday, August 17, 2008
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The Medieval Pageant
Ladies, knights and nobles will reveal what life was like in the royal court, from the gentle pursuits of singing and dancing to the dangers of medieval combat.
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Scarborough Castle |
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Sunday, August 17, 2008
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National Hill Climb Championships
A one day national car and bike hill climb at Olivers Mount which incorporates a number of national championships including the Yorkshire Speed Hill Climb and Sprint championships.
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Olivers Mount |
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Tuesday, August 19, 2008
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LazyTown - Live!
Welcome to LazyTown Live! - The Show with Go! The funniest and freshest, award-winning show of the moment, packed with moves, music, fun and a great story, all set in this amazingly colourful, fast-paced, upside-down world.
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Futurist Theatre |
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Saturday, August 23, 2008
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Monday, August 25, 2008
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The Power of the Normans
Witness a gathering of Norman nobles as they prepare for the 'Battle of the Standard.' Watch knights, soldiers and a troop of Norman cavalry in a demonstration of battlefield combat.
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Scarborough Castle |
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Saturday, August 23, 2008
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British Blues Quintet
These artists are the best in their field - they’ve been around the block a few times and performed with some of the greatest names in music over the past 40 years. They’ll not only play a selection of music from those heady, foot stomping days and nights of the 60’s…… but also feature the wonderful Maggie Bell- one of the greatest blues and soul singers this country has produced
This evening’s entertainment is a must - if you like good music!
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Spa Grand Hall |
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Monday, August 25, 2008
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Saturday, September 06, 2008
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Scarborough Cricket Festival
Scarborough's 2008 Annual Cricket Festival runs for 13 days. Details of fixtures to follow.
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Scarborough Cricket Club |
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Saturday, August 30, 2008
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Sunday, August 31, 2008
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Medieval Worst Jobs in History
Meet costumed characters from the medieval period and hear their tales of horrid tasks and awful jobs, from grave digger to medieval surgeon. |
Scarborough Castle |
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Saturday, September 13, 2008
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Pasadena Roof Orchestra
For over thirty years the Pasadena Roof Orchestra has delighted audiences all over the world with its mix of swing and hot dance music.
Today, not only is the orchestra bringing its music to young audiences all over the world, it is introducing new generations of young musicians to the music.
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Spa Grand Hall |
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Sunday, September 14, 2008
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Bring Me Sunshine
Relive the fun of ‘Eric ‘n Ernie’. ‘Bring Me Sunshine’ is a celebration of the life of Britain’s best loved double act – Morecambe and Wise.
This unique show is filled with all- round entertainment; comedy, magic, songs, dances, sketches and hilarious comic routines.
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The Spa Scarborough |
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Saturday, September 20, 2008
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Sunday, September 21, 2008
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58th Steve Henshaw International Gold Cup Races
The 58th Annual International Gold Cup Motorcycle Road Races. This is the jewel in the crown event for the Olivers Mount circuit in Scarborough, where the countries best road race competitors flock each September.
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Olivers Mount |
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Friday, September 26, 2008
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Sunday, September 28, 2008
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Scarborough Jazz Festival 2008
What an impact this event has had on the jazz world! In its first four years it has enjoyed increasing national acclaim.
Audiences and performers have acknowledged the consistently high quality of the artists and find the variety and range of the programme refreshing. And, of course, the physical setting gives the festival an added appeal.
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Scarborough Spa |
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Saturday, September 27, 2008
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Kayak Fishing Match
The festival in the past has traditionally only run shore and boat fishing matches but this year the regulars came up with the idea of making the event a little different, by including the areas first ever kayak fishing competition. |
Marine Drive |
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Thursday, October 30, 2008
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Mad About The Musicals
Mad About The Musicals returns with a BRAND NEW 2008 show. This electric production of Musical Showstoppers was voted by many venues last year as one of the best one-night shows in the UK.
So, sit back and enjoy two hours of unforgettable West End and Broadway favourites, the stunning vocal talents of a West End cast, top notch dancing and glitzy costumes - ‘A Pure Slice Of Entertainment’. |
Spa Grand Hall |
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Friday, October 31, 2008
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Sunday, November 02, 2008
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Haunted Hallowe'en – Victorian Ghost Stories
Join our costumed storyteller for an evening of spooky tales and stories.
Please wear warm clothes (perhaps a waterproof!) and sensible footwear. The event is not suitable for very young children.
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Scarborough Castle |
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Tuesday, November 11, 2008
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Sunday, November 16, 2008
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Scarborough Dance Festival 2008
A warm welcome awaits all dancers to the 10th Annual Scarborough Dance Festival; festival highlights include:
Festival Gala Night with Ross Mitchell, his Band & Singers.
Morning Coffee Dances with Modern and Latin workshops.
Sequence Dancing by Gary and Gwenda Cole.
Demonstration Cabaret by Young Dance Stars.
Latin Workshop by Mark Shutlar (10 Nov only).
Competition Events including Modern, Latin & Social for ages: - Juvenile, Junior, Adults & Over 50's.
A Programme of Tea Dances for Modern & Latin in the Ocean Room.
A Programme for Sequence Dancers in the Grand Hall.
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Scarborough Spa |
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Friday, December 05, 2008
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Sunday, December 07, 2008
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The Magic of Christmas
“The Magic of Christmas” - presented by YMCA Productions.
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YMCA Theatre |
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Friday, December 26, 2008
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Saturday, January 03, 2009
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Treasure Island
“Treasure Island” - the Latest Pantomime by YMCA Productions |
YMCA Theatre |
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