Youth Theatre members invite you to meet The Sad Club at Scarborough’s Stephen Joseph Theatre

Performed by members of the Stephen Joseph Theatre’s Youth Theatre group, The Sad Club is a collection of monologues, songs and duologues from all over time and space.

It explores what exactly about living in this world stops us from being happy and how we might go about tackling those problems.

Writer Luke Barnes said: “We’re all part of the ‘Sad Club’ from time to time. Sometimes it’s because of something specific, and sometimes it’s hard to pinpoint exactly why.

"I wanted to write something to get young people to think about the stuff that tripped me up in my 20s earlier, in the hope that when these things hit them they’ll feel less weird and might even be better equipped to handle them.”

Director Alice Kynman said: “It’s been so much fun putting this show together.

"Don’t be put off by the title – it’s definitely not doom and gloom. It’s a lovely play showing us snippets of different people’s lives.

"In those lives there’s a bit of sadness but there’s also music.”

The Sad Club is performed by Mimi Browne, Ella Buttery, Alexander Callaghan, Yasmin Casson, Emily Martin, Joseph Miller, Chloe Rattigan, Olivia Richardson, Katie Robinson, Connie Thompson and Lucy Webster.

It is directed by, and features original music by, Alice Kynman. Lighting design is by Tigger Johnson, the set design is by Julia Wray, the sound design and stage management is by Ernest Acquah and the assistant director is Alfie Howle.

Praise for Luke Barnes includes::

“Red-hot writing talent to watch” – The Independent

“There’s been quite a buzz about Luke Barnes’ play, and one can understand why.” – WhatsOnStage

The Sad Club can be seen at the Stephen Joseph Theatre at 7.30pm on Friday February 17 and Saturday February 18. Tickets, priced at £7 and £10, are available on 01723 370541 and online at www.sjt.uk.com