Scarborough Museums Stores Tour: Entertainment and Culture - Woodend Gallery and Studios

This event includes a hot drink voucher for Sitwell Nibbles, to be enjoyed before or after the event.

Join museum curator Cassie Taal for a captivating journey through the performances, venues, festivals, and creative traditions that have shaped Scarborough's cultural identity for generations. From the grandeur of the Opera House and the much-loved Futurist Theatre, to the pioneering spirit of theatre-in-the-round and the spectacular revival of Scarborough Open Air Theatre, this event explores the evolution of entertainment in Britain's oldest seaside resort.

Alongside these iconic venues, discover the stories behind Scarborough's celebrated folk festivals, the enduring legacy of Scarborough Fair, and the many ways culture has been woven into the life of the town. Visitors will have the rare opportunity to explore artifacts from lost theatres and cinemas, including original signage, film reels, posters, programmes, and other evocative pieces that bring Scarborough's cultural past vividly to life. As part of the experience, guests can tour the museum archives in small groups with the curator, offering an intimate behind-the-scenes encounter with these remarkable treasures.

This event invites you to celebrate Scarborough's creative spirit across the decades, its stages, its stories, and the communities that kept its cultural heartbeat alive. Whether you're a theatre enthusiast, a film lover, or simply curious about the town's artistic heritage, this archive showcase offers a rich and immersive look at Scarborough's cultural journey.