Theatre shows in NewcastleGateshead
If you love theatre. If you're passionate about unravelling untold stories, why not take in a theatre show at one of NewcastleGateshead’s excellent venues?
If you love theatre. If you're passionate about unravelling untold stories, why not take in a theatre show at one of NewcastleGateshead’s excellent venues?
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If you love theatre. If you're passionate about unravelling untold stories, why not take in a theatre show at one of NewcastleGateshead’s excellent venues?
The North East is a thriving cultural region with an abundance of theatres to choose from all hosting a glitzy programme of shows throughout the year. Whether you want to sing-a-long to some of the biggest musicals currently touring the UK or you are in the mood for a new production from local talent – there is a show to suit.
Sunderland Empire has a stellar line-up of showstoppers coming up, including War Horse, Hairspray, and Hamilton while Theatre Royal Newcastle have hosted West End productions including Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, Six and Funny Girls.
Theatre Royal Newcastle once again welcome powerful performances from Royal Shakespeare Company, while Tyne Theatre and Opera House have a diverse programme of theatre including opera, family-shows and talks.
For something a little different in the heart of the city visit Northern Stage, who have a fresh, varied and thought-provoking season of shows for children and adults alike. Or perhaps take a trip to the Live Theatre on Newcastle Quayside, where their strong regional identity is represented on the stage with a regular programme of original material. Watch out for one-off theatre from independent creative companies like November Club who produce exciting and immersive family-friendly theatre which often pops up in unusual places.
Make a trip to the theatre part of your night out in NewcastleGateshead. Many restaurants including Dabbawal, Pleased to Meet You, McKenna’s at Northern Stage and Pizza Punks offer a tasty pre-theatre menu to get you ready for the show.
During the warmer months and long, light evenings of summer, enjoy the sophistication of outdoor theatre in the atmospheric surrounding of Jesmond Dene and Gibside National Trust.
Visitors looking for parking near the theatres in Newcastle can benefit from the city’s Alive After Five scheme which means parking is free in certain Newcastle car parks after 5pm every day. Both Monument and Haymarket Metro stations are in easy walking distance of the theatres and Sunderland Empire can also be easily accessed on the metro.
November 4th 2026 to November 28th 2026
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October 17th 2026 to October 24th 2026
Entertainment
17 Oct 2026 to 24 Oct 2026
A Live Theatre, Eastlake Productions and Newcastle Theatre Royal production.BAFTA-winning BBC drama and cultural landmark...
October 24th 2026 to November 1st 2026
Family
24 Oct 2026 to 1 Nov 2026
Gateshead
Step into the spectacular world of Gandey’s K-Pop Dragon Circus — a dazzling fusion of...
November 10th 2026 to November 14th 2026
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10 Nov 2026 to 14 Nov 2026
Renowned detective Hercule Poirot expected a quiet break in the country; instead he’s drawn into...
November 24th 2026 to January 17th 2027
Family
24 Nov 2026 to 17 Jan 2027
Jack and the Beanstalk is sprouting into life for the festive season on the Grey...
November 28th 2026
Entertainment
28 Nov 2026 to 28 Nov 2026
Gateshead
“One Night In Nashville” brings you an authentic honky-tonk live show featuring the talented Singer/Songwriter...
December 1st 2026 to December 5th 2026
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1 Dec 2026 to 5 Dec 2026
Further Afield
A fabulously fun award-winning musical based on the hit-movie of the same name, Legally Blonde...
December 11th 2026 to January 3rd 2027
Entertainment
11 Dec 2026 to 3 Jan 2027
Further Afield
Join Peter Pan, Tinkerbell and Smee for a brand-new adventure - packed full of action...
January 12th 2027 to January 16th 2027
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12 Jan 2027 to 16 Jan 2027
Further Afield
Nominated for 5 Olivier Awards including Best New Musical, the sell-out London smash hit Six...
January 18th 2027 to January 30th 2027
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18 Jan 2027 to 30 Jan 2027
Mean Girls is the hilarious smash-hit musical comedy. From an award-winning creative team including writer...
January 26th 2027 to January 30th 2027
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26 Jan 2027 to 30 Jan 2027
Further Afield
A new day has begun.A spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s multi award-winning musical...
February 2nd 2027 to February 6th 2027
The smash-hit National Theatre production...
February 3rd 2027 to February 6th 2027
Alone in the sanctuary of...
February 9th 2027 to February 13th 2027
Funny, fabulous and feel-good, this...
February 13th 2027 to February 13th 2027
Defying Gravity - West End...
February 16th to February 20th
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February 23rd to February 27th
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December 28th 2026
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Gateshead
The Glasshouse International Centre for Music on NewcastleGateshead Quayside aptly describes itself as 'A music...
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