Scarborough Open Air Theatre

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Type Outdoor theatre Years active 1932–1986; 2010– Capacity 6,500 Rebuilt 2010		Current use Multi-use Opened 1932 Phone +44 1723 818111

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Scarborough Open Air Theatre (commonly abbreviated the SOAT or OAT) is an outdoor theatre in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England. It was built in Northstead Manor Gardens in 1932, and originally closed in 1986.

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Renovation

In 2008, planning permission was received for a major renovation. The £3.5 million scheme to transform the Open Air Theatre was completed in May 2010.

Events

The venue stages a mixed entertainment programme including music concerts, opera productions and community events.

During the World Cup 2010, all England football matches were shown live on a large TV screen for free.

Capacity

The capacity of the theatre is 6,500.

Royal re-opening

The theatre was officially opened by The Queen of the United Kingdom accompanied by the Duke of Edinburgh on 20 May 2010.

2010 season

23 July 2010 – Jose Carreras, Dame Kiri te Kanawa

31 July 2010 – Rick Astley, Paul Young, Midge Ure

28 August 2010 – Bucks Fizz

2011 season

5 June 2011 – Elton John

30 July 2011 – N-Dubz

24 August 2011 – Dame Kiri te Kanawa, Jai McDowall, Aled Jones

2012 season

6 June 2012 – Dionne Warwick

21 June 2012 – John Barrowman

15 July 2012 – Olly Murs

4 August 2012 – Russell Watson

18 August 2012 – JLS

2013 season

6 June 2013 – Olly Murs

14 June 2013 – The Wanted

12 July 2013 – Leona Lewis

27 July 2013 – Status Quo

3 August 2013 – Katherine Jenkins & The National Symphony Orchestra

23 August 2013 – The Saturdays & Conor Maynard

30 August 2013 – McFly

2014 season

25 June 2014 – Jessie J

27 June 2014 – McBusted

28 June 2014 – Aled Jones & Laura Wright

12 July 2014 – Status Quo

26 July 2014 – Boyzone & Ronan Keating

27 July 2014 – Little Mix

2 August 2014 – Rick Astley & Jason Donovan

23 August 2014 – Union J, support: Luke Friend & Rough Copy

2015 season

13 June 2015 – Boyzone & Ronan Keating

20 June 2015 – The Vamps & Union J

27 June 2015 – Alfie Boe

10 July 2015 – Jessie J

11 July 2015 – Elaine Paige with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, support: Collabro & Rhydian

18 July 2015 – McBusted

29 July 2015 – Tom Jones

1 August 2015 – Rick Astley

15 August 2015 – UB40

30 August 2015 – Only The Young & Hoosiers

References

Scarborough Open Air Theatre Wikipedia

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