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The Plowright Theatre in Scunthorpe was commissioned by the former Scunthorpe Borough Council and built by J. W. Taylor in 1958. It is a traditional prosceniumstyle theatre with a 334 seat auditorium. Originally known as Scunthorpe Civic Theatre it was renamed in the 1990s in recognition of the achievements of local actress Joan Plowright. The venue hosts plays, comcerts, comedy and a very popular seasonal pantomime.

Starts 07 Dec 2024

The Comedy Store

Long-running proving ground for top comedy talentThe Comedy Store first opened its doors in 1979. Over the years, new innovations placed The Comedy Store at the forefront of British Comedy. Mike Myers (of Wayne’s World and Austin Powers fame) kickstarted The Comedy Store players, while the topical panel show was...

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The Comedy Store

The Plowright Theatre, Scunthorpe

10 Oct 2025

Babatunde Aleshe - High Expectations

Join the multi-award-winning comedian as he guides us through family life, his new found fame and the joys of Costco in this hilarious new stand up show. As seen on Taskmaster (C4), Live at the Apollo (BBC), Celebrity Gogglebox (C4), Would I Lie to You (BBC) and The Last Leg...