Scarborough Open Air Theatre

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Scarborough Open Air Theatre
Open Air Theatre Seating - Northstead Manor Gardens.jpg
AddressNorthstead Manor Gardens
Burniston Road
YO12 6PF
Scarborough
England
Coordinates54°18′00″N 0°24′36″W / 54.300°N 0.410°W / 54.300; -0.410Coordinates: 54°18′00″N 0°24′36″W / 54.300°N 0.410°W / 54.300; -0.410
TypeOutdoor theatre
Capacity8,000
Current useMulti-use
Construction
Opened1932
Rebuilt2010
Years active1932–1986; 2010–
Website
http://www.scarboroughopenairtheatre.com

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.

Renovation[]

In 2008, planning permission was received for a major renovation.[1] The £3.5 million scheme to transform the Open Air Theatre was completed in May 2010.[2][3]

Events[]

The venue stages a mixed entertainment programme including music concerts, opera productions and community events.[4]

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

In September 2017 music promoters Cuffe & Taylor signed a ten-year deal with the borough council to bring concerts to the venue for the next ten years.[5]

90,000 people attended concerts at the venue in 2018[6] setting a new audience record for the venue and bringing an estimated £7 million to the local economy.[7]

In December 2018 the venue was used to host the Scarborough Sparkle Christmas event with an ice rink and Christmas market.[8]

Capacity[]

When it reopened in 2010 the capacity of the theatre was 6,500 but this was increased to 8,000 in 2017 when the lake area was covered over.[9]

Royal re-opening[]

The theatre was officially opened by the Queen accompanied by the Duke of Edinburgh on 20 May 2010.[10]

References[]

  1. ^ "Open Air Theatre Scarborough". Theatres Trust. Retrieved 16 April 2012.
  2. ^ "Scarborough's Open Air Theatre". Scarborough Evening News. 11 January 2010. Retrieved 16 April 2012.
  3. ^ "Borough News Winter". Scarborough Borough Council.[dead link]
  4. ^ "Paul Reveals Vision for Open Air Theatre". Scarborough Evening News.
  5. ^ "Scarborough OAT Concerts Confirmed For Next Ten Years". Yorkshire Coast Radio. 12 September 2017. Retrieved 23 October 2018.
  6. ^ "Record-Breaking Summer Season For Scarborough OAT". Yorkshire Coast Radio. 23 August 2018. Retrieved 23 October 2018.
  7. ^ "OAT Brings £7m Boost to Scarborough". Yorkshire Coast Radio. 12 October 2018. Retrieved 23 October 2018.
  8. ^ "Start Of Scarborough Sparkle Event At The Open Air Theatre". Yorkshire Coast Radio. 30 November 2018. Retrieved 6 December 2018.
  9. ^ "Good News for Scarborough's Open Air Theatre". Yorkshire Coast Radio. 19 January 2017. Retrieved 23 October 2018.
  10. ^ "Queen opens Scarborough open air theatre". BBC News. 20 May 2010. Retrieved 21 May 2010.
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