NORTH BAY PLAYHOUSE
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The North Bay Playhouse, opened as Scarborough’s first purpose built public cinema in 1914! Still here today. Situated atop a low cliff side of pretty public paths, overlooking the sea across the town’s majestic North Bay. The Playhouse invites you and your family to experience the latest blockbuster films, timeless classics, exciting live events, music and more! Keep an eye on us here or click on the social media logos at the bottom of this page – and don’t miss out! Our full list of events and films are on our What’s On page.
You can book on-line, or you can pay in the foyer before the film. We take cash or card.
We are putting together a 2026 season of films and events being added to regularly – So please keep looking in and support your local venue!
P.S Easy Free Parking (up to 3 hours) in the area.
Recent visitor comments on the Playhouse:
“Brilliant experience… lovely old cinema room… very reasonably priced.”
“Small, personal, nostalgic vibes.”
“What a great little find… highly recommended.”
“Although I travel over to Scarborough from Bridlington on a regular basis, this is the first time I’ve attended your venue. I was impressed by everything I experienced”.
“Your auditorium brought back happy memories of visits to similar venues over the years. It was nicely laid out with an excellent view of the stage area. The programme was most enjoyable, which leads me to ask whether similar performances are intended?”
FILMS:
CLICK HERE FOR DAYS & TIMES OF FILM
Sense & Sensibility
Certificate: U
Friday 23 October, 7:00pmBook here
Saturday 24 October, 7:00pmBook here
Saint Maud
Certificate: 15 · 85 minutes
Halloween chills with a Scarborough connection. Filmed partly in Scarborough, Rose Glass’s unsettling psychological horror follows Maud, a devout young nurse caring for a terminally ill former dancer. As she becomes convinced that she must save her patient’s soul, faith and obsession take a terrifying turn. Starring Morfydd Clark and Jennifer Ehle. One night only at North Bay Playhouse: Sunday 25 October at 7.30pm.
Sunday 25 October, 7:30pmBook here
Disney Junior Cinema Club
Certificate: U · 72 minutes
This October, sing, dance and play at the movies with Disney Junior Cinema Club! Packed with fun for preschoolers and their families, this big-screen experience brings together favourite Disney Junior stories from Mickey Mouse Clubhouse+, Minnie’s Bow-Toons: Pet Hotel, Marvel’s Iron Man and His Awesome Friends, Sofia the First: Royal Magic and Toy Story Toons. Enjoy sing-alongs, dance moments, exciting games and magical surprises. Families can also join a special adventure around Disneyland Paris for the ultimate Disney Junior playdate. A magical movie party for the whole family to enjoy together.
Wednesday 28 October, 2:00pmBook here
Obsession
Certificate: 18 · 109 minutes
A young man turns to a mysterious wish-granting object to win the heart of his crush. His dream seems to come true, but her increasingly disturbing behaviour reveals the terrifying cost of getting exactly what he wanted. A darkly comic supernatural horror from writer-director Curry Barker.
Friday 30 October, 7:00pmBook here
Verity
Certificate: 15 · 117 minutes
Struggling writer Lowen Ashleigh accepts a job completing the books of bestselling author Verity Crawford. At the family’s remote estate she discovers a disturbing manuscript, drawing her into a web of secrets where truth and fiction become difficult to separate. Based on Colleen Hoover’s novel and starring Dakota Johnson, Anne Hathaway and Josh Hartnett.
Friday 6 November, 7:00pmBook here
Digger
Certificate: 15 · 129 minutes
Tom Cruise stars in Alejandro González Iñárritu’s dark satirical comedy about an immensely powerful man who sets out to save humanity from a catastrophe of his own making.
Saturday 7 November, 7:00pmBook here
The Social Reckoning
Certificate: 15 · 113 minutes
Facebook engineer Frances Haugen joins forces with journalist Jeff Horwitz to expose secrets at the heart of the social media giant. Inspired by real events, Aaron Sorkin’s drama follows their fight to bring the truth into the open, with Mikey Madison, Jeremy Allen White and Jeremy Strong.
Sunday 8 November, 2:00pmBook here
Ghosts: The Possession of Button House
Certificate: PG · 97 minutes
The much-loved BBC comedy comes to the big screen with its original cast reunited. When three friends attempt to contact the spirits at Button House, they become caught up in a supernatural adventure filled with ghostly mischief.
Friday 13 November, 7:00pmBook here
Saturday 14 November, 7:00pmBook here
A Christmas Carol (Scrooge) 1951
Certificate: U · 87 minutes
The great Alastair Sim stars in Charles Dickens’ classic tale. Presented in black and white. Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come in this much-loved 1951 Christmas film.
Sunday 20 December, 2:00pmBook here
Sunday 20 December, 6:00pmBook here
LIVE EVENTS & MUSIC:
Bingo! Weds 28th Oct 6.30pm
Bingo at the Playhouse
The Ultimate Bubble Show
Certificate: TBC · 60 minutes
Fun for kids and families! Friday 30 October 2026 at 1pm. Child (under 16): £6.50. Adult (16 and over): £8.50.
A U film should be suitable for audiences aged four years and over.
A PG film should not unsettle a child aged around eight or older.
No one younger than 12 may see a 12A film in a cinema unless accompanied by an adult.
Video release suitable for 12 years and over.
No one under 15 is allowed. Photo Id will be required for those who look under 17.
No one under 18 is allowed. Photo Id will be required for those who look under 21.