FROM CUTE to quirky, fashionable to practical and intriguing to entertaining, there are lots of lots in the Stephen Joseph Theatre’s 60th anniversary charity auction and sale.

On Sunday, the Scarborough theatre turns sale house for the day when the public will have the chance to bid for memorabilia from past productions, exclusive experience days as well as purchase various theatrical items and accessories in a table and rail sale.

Fans of Janie Dee may recognise outfits worn by the actress in Alan Ayckbourn’s 2008 revival of Woman In Mind. Party outfits sported by Abi Titmuss in John Godber’s 2013 premiere Muddy Cows, a princess dress seen in Ayckbourn’s Awaking Beauty and a ladies’ two-piece suit from his 2012 play Surprises – both designed by Michael Holt, and a 1910-inspired evening gown from Chris Monks’ 2010 production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream are some of the other costume lots on offer.

Furniture going under the hammer ranges from art deco table and chairs to garden furniture, sofas, Victorian reproductions and ornate thrones.

Winning bidders of behind-the-scenes experiences will be able to watch a performance from the lighting control room and discover how the technical crew run a show; explore the building from rooftop to basement; treat a group of friends to a vintage fashion makeover and, for anyone who might like to propose or wish a happy birthday in a theatrical fashion, there is the opportunity to have your own greeting on the theatre’s front canopy.

Cinderella’s surfboard, a giant cuddly toy, Monty the 6ft golden gnome, as seen in Ayckbourn’s Neighbourhood Watch, and a bridal veil with a difference are some of the more unusual lots in the catalogue.

In addition to the auction, visitors can also snap-up items in a general sale including scripts, crockery, glassware, clothing, shoes, linen, knitwear, vintage fashion and more.

Artistic director Chris Monks said: “It’s the theatre’s 60th anniversary year and we have an exciting capital build project to create new on-site storage for costume and props and will soon see the opening of the community OutReach Rooms.

“While clearing out our stores to make way for these, we’ve unearthed some fantastic items, so whether you’re looking to own a piece of theatre history, something quirky or more practical, come along and you can pick up some theatrical gems while also helping to raise valuable funds for the theatre.”

The table and rail sale starts from 10am. Auction lots can also be viewed on the day from 10am before bidding gets underway in The Round at 2pm.

The full catalogue can be viewed in advance online at sjt.uk.com