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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.
1 Jun 2021 to 30 Jun 2021
Theatre
1 Jun 2021 to 30 Jun 2021
Newcastle
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7 Aug 2021 to 11 Sep 2021
Family
7 Aug 2021 to 11 Sep 2021
Further Afield
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7 Aug 2021 to 11 Sep 2021
Theatre
7 Aug 2021 to 11 Sep 2021
Further Afield
Kynren - An Epic Tale of England: Every Saturday between 7 August - 11 September...
15 Nov 2022 to 19 Nov 2022
Theatre
15 Nov 2022 to 19 Nov 2022
Newcastle
Kinky Boots will return to Tyne Theatre and Opera House from 15-19 November 2022 (rescheduled...
5 Jul 2022 to 16 Jul 2022
Theatre
5 Jul 2022 to 16 Jul 2022
Further Afield
Mamma Mia at Sunderland Empire has been rescheduled for 5 - 16 July 2022.The sensational...
15 May 2022 to 15 May 2022
Theatre
15 May 2022 to 15 May 2022
Further Afield
A musical journey through the glittering career of pop’s most famous brother and sister duo.This...
7 Apr 2022 to 7 Apr 2022
Theatre
7 Apr 2022 to 7 Apr 2022
Newcastle City Centre
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23 Feb 2022 to 5 Mar 2022
Theatre
23 Feb 2022 to 5 Mar 2022
Further Afield
Let your soul sing with the return of live musical performance at Sunderland Empire! Experience...
24 Nov 2021 to 24 Nov 2021
Comedy
24 Nov 2021 to 24 Nov 2021
Newcastle
Romeo and Juliet. Shit-faced Shakespeare is the hilarious combination of an entirely serious adaptation of...
8 Nov 2021 to 8 Nov 2021
Comedy
8 Nov 2021 to 8 Nov 2021
Newcastle
Happy Idiot in association with Worthing Theatres and Museum presents: Not: Lady Chatterleys Lover A...
2 Nov 2021 to 2 Nov 2021
Theatre
2 Nov 2021 to 2 Nov 2021
Newcastle
British Endurance Athlete, writer and speaker, Nick Butter, best known for his global expedition Running...
25 Oct 2021 to 30 Oct 2021
Theatre
25 Oct 2021 to 30 Oct 2021
Further Afield
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18 Oct 2021 to 18 Oct 2021
The Drifters are back on tour...
18 Oct 2021 to 23 Oct 2021
Bringing together a cast of over...
8 Oct 2021 to 10 Oct 2021
The performances of Riverdance due to...
16 Sep 2021 to 18 Sep 2021
Covid-19 Update ‘In light of new...
25 Oct 2021 to 30 Oct 2021
18 Oct 2021 to 18 Oct 2021
18 Oct 2021 to 23 Oct 2021
14 Oct 2021 to 14 Oct 2021
13 Oct 2021 to 13 Oct 2021
9 Oct 2021 to 23 Oct 2021
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28 Sep 2021 to 2 Oct 2021
20 Sep 2021 to 25 Sep 2021
19 Sep 2021 to 19 Sep 2021
16 Sep 2021 to 18 Sep 2021
1 Sep 2021 to 25 Sep 2021
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5 Jul 2022 to 16 Jul 2022
Theatre
5 Jul 2022 to 16 Jul 2022
Further Afield
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Newcastle
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26 Jun 2023 to 1 Jul 2023
Live Music
26 Jun 2023 to 1 Jul 2023
Newcastle City Centre
This production has been rescheduled from Mon 29 Mar - Sat 3 Apr '21.The Commitments...
2 Aug 2021
Theatre
2 Aug 2021 to 2 Aug 2021
Newcastle
The show will be rescheduled to Monday 2nd August 2021. We request that fans retain...
17 May 2022 to 22 May 2022
Theatre
17 May 2022 to 22 May 2022
Newcastle City Centre
The blockbuster story that captivated the world is now an epic stage thriller.The curator of...
1 Jun 2021 to 30 Jun 2021
Theatre
1 Jun 2021 to 30 Jun 2021
Newcastle
June will be filled with outdoor theatre and performance in locations across the North East...
20 Jul 2021 to 24 Jul 2021
Theatre
20 Jul 2021 to 24 Jul 2021
Further Afield
Don't miss Heathers The Musical at Sunderland Empire 13 March 2021 Welcome to Westerberg High...
Normality is on the horizon. After over a year of lockdowns, restrictions, tiers, tears and...
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Newcastle
Live Theatre in Newcastle remains closed in line with government guidelines to prevent the spread...
Things To Do
Newcastle
The best kept secret in Newcastle. Alphabetti Theatre is an independent, intimate performance space, bar...
3 Aug 2021 to 7 Aug 2021
Theatre
3 Aug 2021 to 7 Aug 2021
Further Afield
Here we go again! The smash hit musical is back in the UK. Rock of...
2 Nov 2021 to 2 Nov 2021
Theatre
2 Nov 2021 to 2 Nov 2021
Newcastle
British Endurance Athlete, writer and speaker, Nick Butter, best known for his global expedition Running...
11 Jan 2022 to 22 Jan 2022
Theatre
11 Jan 2022 to 22 Jan 2022
Newcastle City Centre
This performance has been rescheduled from Mon 22 - Sat 27 Jun '20. ADDITIONAL WEEK...
19 Jul 2021 to 24 Jul 2021
Theatre
19 Jul 2021 to 24 Jul 2021
Newcastle City Centre
Set amidst the razzle-dazzle decedence of the 1920s, Chicago is the story of Roxie Hart...
9 Sep 2021 to 9 Sep 2021
Masterclass
9 Sep 2021 to 9 Sep 2021
Newcastle City Centre
Born into seemingly normal families, brought up without fear, or abuse, yet still choose a...
Things To Do
Coast
PLAYHOUSE Whitley Bay offers a wide range of entertainment, including comedy, dance, drama, musicals and...
19 Sep 2021 to 19 Sep 2021
Theatre
19 Sep 2021 to 19 Sep 2021
Further Afield
Don’t miss the UK’s best touring Rock & Roll variety show on the road today......
25 Oct 2021 to 30 Oct 2021
Theatre
25 Oct 2021 to 30 Oct 2021
Further Afield
Meet Jenna, a waitress and expert pie-maker who dreams of some happiness in her life.When...
20 Jul 2021 to 24 Jul 2021
Theatre
20 Jul 2021 to 24 Jul 2021
Further Afield
Don't miss Heathers The Musical at Sunderland Empire 13 March 2021 Welcome to Westerberg High...
10 Apr 2022 to 10 Apr 2022
Theatre
10 Apr 2022 to 10 Apr 2022
Newcastle City Centre
Following on from their sell-out tour with their highly entertaining and innovative Remembering The Movies...
23 Jul 2020
Heritage
23 Jul 2020
Go behind the scenes at Tyne Theatre & Opera House in Newcastle and enjoy their...
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Gateshead
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3 Aug 2021 to 7 Aug 2021
Theatre
3 Aug 2021 to 7 Aug 2021
Further Afield
Here we go again! The smash hit musical is back in the UK. Rock of...
9 Nov 2021 to 13 Nov 2021
Comedy
9 Nov 2021 to 13 Nov 2021
Tumble outta’ bed and stumble to Dolly Parton’s rip-roaring musical - direct from 5-star reviews...
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