What's on at The Plowright Theatre

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.

25 Feb

The Myth of Serial Killer Profiling

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The Myth of Serial Killer Profiling

The Plowright Theatre, Scunthorpe

Starts 01 Mar 2023

Kipps - The New Half Sixpence Musical

Following Hatton Musical Theatre's sell-out, award-winning production of Elf The Musical, they are back at the Rhoda McGaw Theatre in October 2022 with KIPPS- The New Half A Sixpence Musical.

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Kipps - The New Half Sixpence Musical

The Plowright Theatre, Scunthorpe

Starts 11 Mar 2023

Tales from Acorn Wood

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Tales from Acorn Wood

The Plowright Theatre, Scunthorpe

01 Apr

Carl Hutchinson - Watch Till The End

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Carl Hutchinson - Watch Till The End

The Plowright Theatre, Scunthorpe

23 Apr

The Fureys

The Fureys will treat their audience to one of popular music’s richest legacies.They are one of Ireland’s all-time most acclaimed and influential middle of the road, folk and traditional bands. Fureys classics like I Will Love You, When You Were Sweet 16, Red Rose Café, Leaving Nancy, The Old Man,...

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The Fureys

The Plowright Theatre, Scunthorpe

Starts 23 May 2023

Calendar Girls

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Calendar Girls

The Plowright Theatre, Scunthorpe

30 Jun

The Very Best of Tommy Cooper (Just Like That!)

This hilarious one-man show written by Daniel Taylor focuses on Tommy Cooper’s legendary comedy act, recapturing his trademark mayhem and misfiring magic. The hour-and-a-half show includes many of Cooper’s beloved one-liners, dazzling wordplay and celebrated tricks, including Glass/Bottle, Dappy Duck, Spot the Dog and Jar/Spoon.Produced and performed by Daniel Taylor.The...