The Freshwater Five Theatre & Performing Arts

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Innocent fishermen or international drug smugglers?

They have always professed their innocence in a tale that has long divided the Isle of Wight community.

This powerful play seeks to present the case and its events on their merits, exploring the state of our coastal communities. Inspired by the wildly popular Guardian Today in Focus podcast, The Freshwater Five incorporates spectacular storytelling, verbatim accounts, inventive stagecraft, poetry and song, delving into historical and contemporary smuggling, deteriorating coastal communities, immigration and folklore.

Award-winning Isle of Wight company Deadman’s debut, fresh from sell-out tours, is now arriving on a national 2026 tour. Led by IOWers artistic director Samuel Bossman, playwright Liam Patrick Harrison’s full-length debut is a detailed and rich theatrical investigation into the men’s tragic downfall and coastal communities.

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The Captain Guesthouse

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Situated 10 minutes walk from Scarboroughs sandy beach, The Captain Guesthouse offers easy access to the Spa Conference Centre, 15 minutes walk away. Stephen Joseph Theatre is a 3-minute walk from the property..

Postcode: YO11 1XX
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Admiral Guest House

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Nestled within a picturesque square overlooking gardens, Admiral Guest House is a Victorian Grade II listed house which is 10 minutes walk from the beach and directly opposite the rail station and major bus stops..

Postcode: YO11 1TW
Distance from Stephen Joseph Theatre:
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The Crescent Hotel

ROOMS FROM£75
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The Crescent Hotel is a Grade II listed building, situated in the centre of Scarborough and 10 minutes walk from South Bay Beach. The hotel overlooks the pleasant Crescent Gardens..

Postcode: YO11 2PP
Distance from Stephen Joseph Theatre:
0.1 miles

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Parade Holiday Flats

ROOMS FROM£60
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Parade Holiday Flats offer self-catering apartment accommodation in the centre of Scarborough. Free private parking is available on site, and free WiFi is accessible throughout the apartments..

Postcode: YO11 1SU
Distance from Stephen Joseph Theatre:
0.2 miles

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Riviera Town House

ROOMS FROM£65
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The award-winning Riviera Town House is in a stunning central location in the heart of Scarborough, and offers 4-star bed and breakfast accommodation..

Postcode: YO11 2ES
Distance from Stephen Joseph Theatre:
0.2 miles

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Harcourt Place

ROOMS FROM£100
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Harcourt Place is located in Scarborough, 600 metres from The Spa Scarborough. Peasholm Park is 1 km from the property. Free WiFi is available .

Postcode: YO11 2EP
Distance from Stephen Joseph Theatre:
0.2 miles

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Date(s)1 May 2026
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VenueStephen Joseph Theatre
AddressWestborough, Scarborough, Yorkshire,
YO11 1JW

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Event Details

Date1 May 2026
Time(s)7:30 PM - 8:35 PM
Cost£15
VenueStephen Joseph Theatre
Westborough
Scarborough
Yorkshire
YO11 1JW
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CategoryTheatre & Performing Arts


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