Scarborough Open Air Theatre

About Scarborough Open Air Theatre

Scarborough Open Air Theatre is an outdoor theatre in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England. It was built in Northstead Manor Gardens in 1932, and originally closed in 1986. RenovationIn 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. EventsThe 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. CapacityThe capacity of the theatre is 6, 500. Royal re-openingThe theatre was officially opened by The Queen of the United Kingdom accompanied by the Duke of Edinburgh on 20 May 2010. 2010 season23 July 2010 – Jose Carreras, Dame Kiri te Kanawa31 July 2010 – Rick Astley, Paul Young, Midge Ure28 August 2010 – Bucks Fizz2011 season5 June 2011 – Elton John30 July 2011 – N-Dubz24 August 2011 – Dame Kiri te Kanawa, Jai McDowall, Aled Jones

Scarborough Open Air Theatre Description

Scarborough Open Air Theatre is an outdoor theatre in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England. It was built in Northstead Manor Gardens in 1932, and originally closed in 1986. RenovationIn 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. EventsThe 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. CapacityThe capacity of the theatre is 6, 500. Royal re-openingThe theatre was officially opened by The Queen of the United Kingdom accompanied by the Duke of Edinburgh on 20 May 2010. 2010 season23 July 2010 – Jose Carreras, Dame Kiri te Kanawa31 July 2010 – Rick Astley, Paul Young, Midge Ure28 August 2010 – Bucks Fizz2011 season5 June 2011 – Elton John30 July 2011 – N-Dubz24 August 2011 – Dame Kiri te Kanawa, Jai McDowall, Aled Jones

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Scarborough Open Air Theatre is located at Northstead Manor Gardens, Burniston Road, YO12 6PF, YO12 6 Scarborough, North Yorkshire