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For more information please phone 0191 286 4046

We believe the big screen experience should be accessible to everyone.  We aim to make a warm, inviting space for all to discover the joy of cinema. Our relaxed screenings are open to all, but are particularly mindful of neurodiverse audiences. 

All screenings will feature:

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. 

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

Jellytots Pre-School work in partnership with Parent and Carers.  We provide a safe, caring, creative environment.

The preschool is situated within the Blakelaw and Cowgate Families Matter Community Hub located on Lindfield Avenue nest door to Thomas Walling Primary School. Children have access to a wide range of developmentally appropriate good quality toys and equipment. We have At Home Bags that allow parents/carers to help their children continue their learning in their home environment. Staff are all qualified in Early Years with some staff having qualifications of Level 4 and above.

We provide  a warm and friendly environment for children to reach their full potential by offering an extensive  variety of play opportunities, covering all areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Including role play, exploration area, maths area and sand/ water play.

We provide a happy stimulating, stable and safe environment where every child feels secure and valued using guidance from the underlying principles of the EYFS. 

Riverview Kindergarden is a not for profit community organisation, based in a purpose built kindergarden facility in the West End of Newcastle. It is easy accessible by car or public transport. 

Full or part-time places and hours to suit your needs.

This pre-school playgroup opened in February 2015 for children from 2 years to school age. We are situated in Woodlands Children's Centre, High Heaton, a purpose built children's centre next to Heaton Library and the Spinney. We offer a fun and stimulating environment with superb indoor and outdoor spaces for the children to play. Our staff are enthusiastic and professional with lots of experience of early years childcare. Sessions run 5 days a week

We are located inside Kingston Park Community Centre. We are close to Kingston Park Metro station and shopping centre. We have a large main hall and a lovely all weather outdoor area.

We offer educational childcare for children aged 2 - 4 years. 

We encourage outdoor play every session. During outdoor play children learn about the world around them. They are free to explore at their own pace, as well as try out new experiences during planned activities.

We are an OFSTED registered pre-school setting with a Good outcome, based within Fawdon Community Centre offering 2 and 3 year funded places. We are open 21 hours per week so parents can also use a percentage of 30 hour funding with us.

We are open Monday to Friday 9.15am to 12.15pm and also Wednesday and Thursday afternoons from 12.15pm to 3.15pm (term-time only)

Little Learners (NE) are an OFSTED registered setting in The Blakelaw Centre which opened in September 2019 following the success of our preschool in Fawdon

We offer 15 hour funded places for pre-school children.  We offer fun-filled days in a large setting with outdoor play area under the care of qualified staff

Scotswood Village Nursery is a setting based in the West End of Newcastle, which provides high quality care and early education for children aged 2-4 years.

Plantpots Playgroup/Preschool is an Ofsted registered nursery for children aged 2-5 years. Based at the Great Park Community Centre in Gosforth we are both Montessori-inspired and encourage children to learn through play with an emphasis on freeflow outdoor play. 

We are open from 9am-3pm, Monday to Friday, term time only, and offer wrap around care from 8-9am (breakfast included)

St Martin's Centre Nursery offers high quality care and education and a wide range of exciting and challenging play opportunities to help each child learn and develop to their full potential.

The nursery operates during term time, offering flexible sessions between the hours of 8.45am and 3.30pm to children aged 2 to 5 years. 

We are delighted to report our recent Ofsted inspection rated us 'good' with outstanding features.

We provide Early years foundation stage education to children age 2 to school starting age.  We are a friendly, easily accessible setting who accept children of all abilities and cultures.

We provide a safe and fun environment where children thrive and prepare for their next transition.

Our sessions are 8.00-11.15am and 12.15-3.30pm - we offer a flexible drop off/pick up from 8.00-8.45am and 2.45-3.30pm.  We also offer lunch cover on all four days to which funded entitlement can be used.  

We are based within the Denton and Westerhope Sure Start Building. We have an enclosed part-covered outdoor area, We now have a new enclosed outdoor area at the front of the building with a mud kitchen plus a grassed area with a pirate boat, steering sit on frame, slide and picnic benches. We have 10 staff and are open for 5 mornings and 5 afternoons sessions term time only. We also offer some full time places as well for older children.

We have a wide range of equipment including soft play equipment and a smart board.

Ofsted rated us

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment OUTSTANDING 1
Outcomes for children OUTSTANDING 1
Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2
Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

Our aim is to create the best starting point for your child’s education in a happy friendly environment.

Our fabulous outside area!!

Sessions are 9.00am to 12.00noon/2pm, Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

We do however provide wrap around care, 5 days a week M-F, 8am-6pm, please speak to Gillian for further details.

Go Far is an Ofsted registered childcare provider. We pride ourselves on our outdoor provision and excellent staff!

We aim to provide you with high quality, affordable child care, in a safe, secure and fun environment, which enables your child to grow and develop.

We work towards the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum and cover the seven areas of development.

Free play where children choose from several activities. Healthy snack time. Song time. Physical activity time. Story time. Circle time. Indoor and outdoor play. Computer room. Gardening.

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday open 9am until 3pm, and children bring a pack lunch.