Mary Poppins Returns
Your guide to events you must not miss this week
Emily Blunt stars as Mary Poppins, returning to London. A now-grown Jane and Michael Banks, along with Michael’s three children, are visited by the enigmatic Mary Poppins following a personal loss.
1The Mary Poppins Returns McCarthy, Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough Emily Blunt stars as Mary Poppins, returning to depression-era London, a now-grown Jane and Michael Banks, along with Michael’s three children, are visited by the enigmatic Mary Poppins following a personal loss. Through her unique magical skills, and with the aid of her friend Jack, she helps the family rediscover the joy and wonder missing in their lives.
Mary Poppins returns is showing Friday January 18, 2.45pm and 6.45pm; Saturday 19, 2pm and 5pm; Monday 21, 6.45pm; Wednesday 23 6.45pm and Thursday 24, 7.15pm. www.sjt.uk.com
2of Goathland Plough Stots Day Dance Goathland, near Whitby The Goathland Plough Stots are a traditional longsword dance team with a history at least a couple of hundred years long; they have six dances, each with its own tune and are accompanied by a fool and musicians. Expect to see them “lock” swords in the traditional way. They host their traditional Day of Dance on Saturday January 19 from 10am onwards starting with a parade from the Reading Room in Goathland then performing throughout the day at locations around the village. www.goathlandploughstots.co.uk/
3with New Year drawing class Sally Gatie Woodend, The Crescent, Scarborough Start the New Year by joint a drawing class with Sally Gatie on Wednesday evenings and Thursday mornings throughout January, Sally will be sharing her drawing tips with you. Learn how to draw what you see, in a structured course, in the beautiful Gallery space at Woodend. The next classes are on Wednesday January 23 from 6pm to 8pm and Thursday January 24 from 10am to 12.30pm.
An added bonus for the morning course is the new cafe Yay Coffee! There’ll be a break so that you can sample their delicious drinks and cakes. Tea, coffee and biscuits are provided for the evening course. www.woodendcreative.co.uk
4Sewerby Dinner is Served exhibition Hall, near Bridlington This year, the staff at Sewerby Hall will be turning the west wing gallery again into an Edwardian Dinner Party for the first exhibition of
2019.
Nothing preoccupied the mind of an Edwardian hostess so much as the planning of a dinner party. From matters of food and drink, table service, the guest list, and matters of precedence, every detail was of the utmost importance and great store was set at arranging the menu for a dinner party. Open 11am to 3.30pm, last admission to the house is 3pm.
Dinner is Served! The Edwardian Dinner Party’ returns to the house and is open at weekends until Saturday 17 March. www.sewerbyhall.co.uk/
5Kirk Hansel and Gretel Theatre, Pickering, until Sunday Pickering Musical Society this year is perfroming Hansel and Gretel for its annual pantomime at the Kirk Theatre in Pickering. The producion follows the traditional fairy-tale and is set in the village of Munchin Koffdropp in the heart of Germany.
As their adventure unfolds we meet Hansel and Gretel together with their friends Heidi and Martin who this year are played by Alice and Niamh Rose.
Marcus Burnside will again play the dame Miss Daisy Demeanour and is joined by his sidekick Stephen Temple as Willie the village idiot. www.kirktheatre.co.uk
6The Bohemian Rhapsody McCarthy, Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough. Back by popular demand! Bohemian Rhapsody is a foot-stomping celebration of Queen, their music and their extraordinary lead singer Freddie Mercury. Freddie defied stereotypes and shattered convention to become one of the most beloved entertainers on the planet. The film traces the meteoric rise of the band through their iconic songs and revolutionary sound. They reach unparalleled success, but in an unexpected turn Freddie, surrounded by darker influences, shuns Queen in pursuit of his solo career. Bohemian Rhapsody is showing on Saturday at 8pm. www.sjt.uk.com
7Whitby Sinbad the Sailor Pavilion Theatre until Saturday Join Whitby’s Apollo Players as they set sail with their pantomime Sinbad the Sailor’on his eighth – and quite possibly last – voyage. The Priceless Persian Pearl of Peace is missing, Presumed Purloined and Sinbad is the Prime Suspect. To clear his name – and win the hand of Princess Miranda – he must undertake a perilous voyage to recover the Pearl. Tickets: 01947 458899
8Yorkshire Ancient Seas of the Coast – A story through time from Whitby to Flamborough Head Rotunda Museum, Scarborough The Rotunda’s new exhibition dives into Yorkshire’s ancient seas and brings visitors face to face with a range of prehistoric creatures. The display covers almost 360 million years of history; from the Carboniferous period until the end of the last Ice Age 11,700 years ago.
Come along to learn about how our landscape has developed over millions of years and which wonderful creatures once called Yorkshire home through our fascinating collection of fossils and specially commissioned reconstructions of what marine life was like millions of years ago. Suitable for all ages. www.scarboroughmuseums trust.com
9Bridlington Gentlemen Prefer Blondes U Spa, Tuesday January 22, 1.30pm. Showgirls Lorelei Lee and Dorothy Shaw travel to Paris, pursued by a private detective hired by the suspicious father of Lorelei’s fiancé, as well as a rich, enamored old man and many other doting admirers. Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell star in the musical which features Diamonds are a Girls Best Friend, A Little Girl from Little Rock and Bye Bye Baby.
This is the first in the new season of free matinees at Bridlington Spa. www.bridspa.com/
1Scarborough 0 East Coast Open exhibition Art Gallery East Coast Open is an opportunity for local artists, both amateur and professional, to have their artworks shown at Scarborough Art Gallery. Many of the works are available to buy, giving visitors to the Gallery the chance to purchase some exceptional art work produced by local artists. Open 10am-5pm, closed Monday. www.scarboroughmuseums trust.com/scarborough-artgallery/