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. 

A powerful exploration of the profound impact of Section 28, the 1988 legislation which prohibited the promotion of homosexuality, brought to life by Gary Clarke Company following the critically acclaimed Wasteland. Exceptional dancers; extraordinary storytelling featuring local LGBTQ+ voices; and

Step inside an old arcade machine with Player 1 and Player 2, as the audience becomes part of the action in this interactive sensory theatre show from Interplay Theatre Trust.

Featuring 8-bit music and video-game inspired lighting, this multi-sensory experience for young people aged 5+ with learning disabilities, PMLD and/or autism and their families and carers puts the audience at the controls!

Sat 27 Sep, 11.30am & 1.30pm

Tickets from £12

We offer sports and crafts and one full day trip to Hall Hill Farm to children attending Christ Church Primary School only - please complete a school form to book

Monday 21 July 9.00-12.30

Tuesday 22 July 9.00-12.30 

Wednesday 23 July 9.00-4pm 

Monday 28 July Tuesday 29 July 

Wednesday 30 July 9am-4pm

This is a warm, caring and kind place because:

Holiday and Food Summer Camps with Football Fun Factory. Loads of Fun for Children 5-12 years old all abilities. Play Football and Games with our Indoor Giant Inflateable Football Pitch, Inflateable Goal and Dartboard. Further Activities To Keep Your Little Superstars Entertained . Come and Join The Fun!

Monday 28th July to Thursday 31st July 2025 - Start 10am and Finish 4.15pm

Monday 4th August to Thursday 7th August 2025- Start 10am and Finish4.15pm 

Monday 11th August to Thursday 14th August 2025 - Start 10am and Finish 4.15pm 

The Lighthouse Project First Summer of Fun!

Tuesday 22nd July, Thursday 24th July,

Tuesday 29th July, Thursday 31st July,

Monday 4th August, Tuesday 5th August and Thursday 7th August 2025

Time: 10am - 3.30pm

Location: various depending on the trip

Monday to Thursday - Monday 28th July to Thursday 21st August 2025

11am to 4pm

For ages 11 - 16 years

This summer with HYPE at EMTEP, we’re bringing you loads of exciting activities that you like. It’s all about having fun, doing what you enjoy, meeting and making new friends, learning new things, and feeling proud of who you are. 

There's something for you to try, enjoy and have fun! Together we’ll explore what makes you you, help you grow confidence, provide you new ideas, skills and passions. 

Take part in design and build challenges and meet other gamers at the Farrell Centre’s own Minecraft club.

This club will use Minecraft to explore architecture, design and city planning. Gamers and parents can share their creations. 

Important information

The Lighthouse Project arose from our passion for working with young people on the Byker Estate and the frustration with the lack of purpose-built facilities in the area to support this work. Our mission was to create an inspiring youth and community space in the heart of Byker that will support quality youth and community engagement and have a lasting impact on the community of Byker for many years to come.

We aim to: 

20 August 2025 10am - 2pm

Cochrane Park

Fun, free activities for children aged 4 - 16 years eligible for free school meals.

Join us as we celebrate the end of the summer of fun with Newcastle's Best Holiday Ever!

West End Women and Girls Centre is the first and only open access, community based women and girls centre in Newcastle, we aim to build the power of women and girls, who have been and continue to be disenfranchised. We seek to drive positive change in the world, our community and in women and girls lives.

We do this through group work where women and girls have the opportunity to meet, have fun, learn skills, look at issues relevant their lives and generally build confidence in a safe and supportive environment.

Kinship is the leading kinship care charity in England and Wales. We are here for all kinship carers – the grandparents and siblings, the aunts, uncles, and family friends who step up to raise children when their parents aren’t able to.

We won’t rest until every kinship family has the recognition, value and support they need and deserve.

Are you looking after someone who needs help and support?

If you are caring for someone who cannot manage without your support and you're not employed to do this, then you are a carer. Anyone can become a carer at any point in their life. We're here to listen and support you.

Newcastle Carers is an independent charity supporting adults, children, and young people who look after someone living in Newcastle upon Tyne. Our services are free, confidential and non-judgemental, helping carers find ways to make their caring situation easier to manage.

Children North East exists because growing up can be hard. We want all babies, children and young people to be happy and healthy and to grow up feeling: 

• Safe and loved

• Resilient to the challenges they may face

• Valued and confident  

We have a strong children’s rights ethos and believe that real social change is achieved when those who are, or have, experienced issues lead the change.  

For brothers and sisters of disabled children and adults

Sibs is a UK charity for siblings who may be finding it hard to cope with a brother or sister who is disabled, has special educational needs or a serious long term condition.

It is the only UK charity representing the needs of over half a million young siblings and over one and a half million adult siblings.

Sibs can give information and advice both over the phone and online. Sibs also runs YoungSibs, an online only support service for siblings in the UK aged 7 to 17. 

Family Rights Group promotes policies and practices that keep children safe within their family and strengthen the family and community networks of those children who cannot live at home.

We campaign for families to have their voice heard, be treated fairly and get help early to prevent problems escalating.

Neighbourhood youth work project offering services to young people aged 11-19 living in Newbiggin Hall.

Drop In/Employability support for NEET YP for young people 13-25 years- includes groupwork and detached youthwork

A group for current volunteers and anyone else who is interested in becoming a Barnardo's volunteer.

A varied programme of speakers and practical activities or just come along for a cuppa and a chat.

Please ring Pam on (0191) 275 9639 to check that the group is running before travelling.

Are you aged 18-25 and looking after someone who needs help and support? 

If you are caring for someone who cannot manage without your support and you're not employed to do this, then you are a young adult carer. Anyone can become a carer at any point in their life. We're here to listen and support you.

We work in lots of different ways to help women through the law.

There are a number of advice lines providing women with free, confidential legal advice on a range of issues including domestic abuse, family breakdown, arrangements for children, rape and sexual assault, harassment and stalking and immigration. Check the website for telephone numbers and opening times.

The Community Family Hub includes Start for Life and Early Help family support for families with children of all ages identified as needing additional support. Start for Life focuses on services from conception to two years. This includes play and early learning sessions, health and wellbeing, parenting skills and support, antenatal support and breastfeeding. Early Help family support is for families with children up to the age of 19 in need of additional support.