Northern Stage is a theatre in Newcastle City Centre, very close to Haymarket. You can enjoy plays, dance, comedy and musicals on all of our three stages.

We have family shows throughout the year and at Christmas we have two magical shows one for under 5s and one for over 5s. 

Join us for FREE monthly workshops! Designed for deaf children and young people aged 5 - 12 years. Delivered by Unfolding Theatre.

North East Deaf Youth Theatre explores all aspects of theatre-making including: 

The Twisting Ducks Theatre Company provides accessible opportunities for people with learning disabilities and autistic people to express themselves creatively, and to develop their skills, confidence, independence and social connections.

Our weekly Performing Arts and Music academies are for people with Learning disabilities and autistic people, aged 16 and over.

Whether you want to  DJ at our club night, act on stage, or perform in a live band, our Academies can help you to achieve your goals.

Gosforth Civic Theatre is an arts venue, café and community hub in Gosforth, and is home to, and run by, Liberdade Community Development Trust.

We opened Gosforth Civic Theatre in 2016, and in 2019 we hosted more than 900 events and activities, and invited over 50,000 people through our doors. In the words of Ozzy, one of our founding members, we opened the theatre because; 

ICEbox is a youth club for young disabled people aged 16-25.  It is ran by professional artists and support staff at the studio on Mosley Street.  

Every Wednesday: 6.30pm-8.45pm

Each session costs £5.  You can attend on a pay as you go basis. 

Join us for inclusive sessions of dance, movement, and aerial at Dance City, held two Sundays per month. 

There will also be a one-off event at Scotswood Garden on 20th August 2025. For times and to book, contact Lynn at lynncam5@aol.com or text on 07906854092.

BAFTA-nominated powerhouse Rosie Jones is heading back to Newcastle with a brand-new stand-up show, I Can't Tell What She's Saying.

With a loveable blend of cheek and charm, Rosie is ready to talk about the big stuff... single life, the pressure of representing a huge section of the population and, most importantly, gravy.

BSL and/or captioning available upon request. Please contact our Box Office on 0191 230 5151/ boxoffice@northernstage.co.uk for more info.

Tickets from £21

Passions explode and sparks fly as old flames are rekindled with a dazzling dose of wit and charm in Noël Coward's sharp, shocking and sophisticated comedy of errors.

‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house not a creature was stirring, not even a… MOUSE! 

Join Mouse on a daring Christmas Eve mission to deliver a present in a captivating festive tail told with original music, puppets and lots of opportunity to squeak along and join in!

Beauty and the Beast

A stolen rose spells bad news for our heroine Belle in this enchantingly wicked tale as old as time. Can she break the fiendish fairy's curse before it’s too late?

Let us whisk you away the French countryside this festive season as our stage comes alive with music, mayhem and a wonderfully quirky cast who'll have the whole family in stitches. 

Monday 22nd - Friday 26th July 2025  - 9.30am-12.30pm

Step into the Spotlight with North East Deaf Youth Theatre Summer Camp!  

🎭 Calling all young stars! 🎭

Join us this July for a week-long North East Deaf Youth Theatre Summer Camp. Back for a third year, the Summer Camp offers you the opportunity to explore the world of storytelling, make new friends, and let your imagination soar!

Here’s what you can look forward to:

Arcadea are running fun and creative summer camps. These are for disabled and autistic young people aged 16 to 25

Radio Camp

Come and learn the art of radio!

• Wednesday 30th July 2025 - 10am to 3pm

• Wednesday 6th August 2025 - 10am to 3pm

Art Camp

Develop your art practice!

• Wednesday 13th August 2025 - 10am to 3pm

• Wednesday 20th August 2025 - 10am to 3pm

For children and young people with SEND aged 14 to 24 years old

Join us for an action-packed summer school where there is something new to try each day; sign up and you can enjoy sports, gaming, dance, film, and crafts with dedicated arts professionals to help you learn new skills. The week ends with 'Fun day Friday' featuring a film screening of your choice.  We invite you to takeover GCT with your energy and enthusiasm.

Monday 18 - Friday 22 August, 2025. 10am - 3pm