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Live Theatre
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 musicals in 2020 and 2021 including Phantom of the Opera, Dreamgirls, Waitress and School of Rock while Theatre Royal Newcastle have hosted West End productions including Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, Six and Funny Girls.
'Ask Me Anything' by The Paper Birds at Live Theatre, Jan 2020.
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.
The full cast of The Last Ship performed in 2018 at Northern Stage, Newcastle. Image: Pamela Raith.
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.
5 Jul 2022 to 16 Jul 2022
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5 Jul 2022 to 16 Jul 2022
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31 Mar 2021 to 3 Apr 2021
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31 Mar 2021 to 3 Apr 2021
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11 Mar 2021 to 11 Mar 2021
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11 Mar 2021 to 11 Mar 2021
Newcastle
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8 Oct 2021 to 10 Oct 2021
Theatre
8 Oct 2021 to 10 Oct 2021
Newcastle
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25 Oct 2021 to 30 Oct 2021
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25 Oct 2021 to 30 Oct 2021
Further Afield
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4 Jul 2021 to 4 Jul 2021
Theatre
4 Jul 2021 to 4 Jul 2021
Further Afield
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2 Nov 2021 to 2 Nov 2021
Theatre
2 Nov 2021 to 2 Nov 2021
Newcastle
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24 Nov 2021 to 24 Nov 2021
Comedy
24 Nov 2021 to 24 Nov 2021
Newcastle
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22 Jun 2021 to 26 Jun 2021
Theatre
22 Jun 2021 to 26 Jun 2021
Newcastle
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18 Oct 2021 to 18 Oct 2021
Live Music
18 Oct 2021 to 18 Oct 2021
Newcastle
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7 Apr 2022 to 7 Apr 2022
Theatre
7 Apr 2022 to 7 Apr 2022
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8 Nov 2021 to 8 Nov 2021
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8 Nov 2021 to 8 Nov 2021
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26 Jun 2021 to 26 Jun 2021
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11 Mar 2021 to 11 Mar 2021
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23 Jun 2021 to 23 Jun 2021
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5 Jul 2022 to 16 Jul 2022
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23 Aug 2021 to 28 Aug 2021
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29 May 2021 to 29 May 2021
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12 Jul 2021 to 17 Jul 2021
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2 Nov 2021 to 2 Nov 2021
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18 Oct 2021 to 23 Oct 2021
Theatre
18 Oct 2021 to 23 Oct 2021
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7 Oct 2021 to 7 Oct 2021
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7 Oct 2021 to 7 Oct 2021
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2 Feb 2022 to 5 Feb 2022
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2 Feb 2022 to 5 Feb 2022
Newcastle City Centre
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24 Apr 2021 to 24 Apr 2021
Live Music
24 Apr 2021 to 24 Apr 2021
Further Afield
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19 Jul 2021 to 24 Jul 2021
Theatre
19 Jul 2021 to 24 Jul 2021
Newcastle City Centre
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Newcastle City Centre
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5 Jul 2022 to 16 Jul 2022
Theatre
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Further Afield
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23 Nov 2021 to 9 Jan 2022
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Newcastle City Centre
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6 Jun 2022 to 11 Jun 2022
Theatre
6 Jun 2022 to 11 Jun 2022
Newcastle City Centre
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Culture
Quayside
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25 Oct 2021 to 30 Oct 2021
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25 Oct 2021 to 30 Oct 2021
Newcastle City Centre
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1 Sep 2021 to 25 Sep 2021
Theatre
1 Sep 2021 to 25 Sep 2021
Newcastle City Centre
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20 Jul 2021 to 24 Jul 2021
Theatre
20 Jul 2021 to 24 Jul 2021
Further Afield
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8 Mar 2022 to 12 Mar 2022
Theatre
8 Mar 2022 to 12 Mar 2022
Newcastle City Centre
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28 Mar 2022 to 2 Apr 2022
Theatre
28 Mar 2022 to 2 Apr 2022
Newcastle City Centre
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