In September, The People’s Theatre is bringing a play by one of its own to its Studio stage. And its writer, Alison Carr is perfectly placed Read more
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Welcome to the Newcastle Fringe Festival at Alphabetti
Alphabetti Theatre kicks off a three-day marathon of activity today (Friday, July 26) as its Fringe Festival makes its debut. Boasting a whopping 17 shows between Read more
Review: The Bodyguard at Newcastle Theatre Royal
Alexandra Burke returns to Newcastle Theatre Royal in the role which led to Whitney Houston being forever linked with Dolly Parton. Alison Carr reports back. Long Read more
Making Something Brilliant
If you have kids or ever find yourself being responsible for them having a smashing time, then you’re going to want to take five minutes and Read more
Review: The Dark Earth & The Light Sky – People’s Theatre Studio
David Whetstone reports back from a memorable night at The People’s Theatre Studio. Nick Dear’s play about the poet Edward Thomas got good reviews when it Read more
Review: A Thousand Splendid Suns at Northern Stage
A theatrical telling of Khaled Hosseini’s international best-selling novel, A Thousand Splendid Suns is playing at Northern Stage. David Whetstone reviews. The title was taken from Read more
Review: Floorboards at Alphabetti Theatre
Writer Steve Byron joins a talented cast treading the Floorboards to bring his dark-cloak comedy to life at Alphabetti Theatre. The brilliant Bacon Knees and Sausage Read more
Review: Voltimand and Cornelius are Joyfully Returned at People’s Theatre Studio
David Whetstone reports back from a puzzling night at the People’s Theatre in Newcastle… Minor characters in Hamlet have a habit of wandering off into plays Read more
Review: Kema Sikazwe shines bright at Live Theatre
A story which takes in Zambia, Fenham and a Bafta-award-winning Ken Loach film is being told in memorable fashion at Live Theatre in Newcastle. David Whetstone Read more
Treading the Floorboards
What happens when someone is pushed to the breaking point, and then pushed a bit further? Sam Wonfor previews a new play at Alphabetti Theatre which Read more
Review: The Importance of Being Earnest at People’s Theatre
David Whetstone finds a much-needed tonic on stage at the People’s Theatre this week. If ever a play promised a little respite in sombre times, it’s Read more
Review: Joseph and the Amazing Tecnicolor Dreamcoat at Newcastle Theatre Royal
If you like your musicals served in glorious technicolor, then the Theatre Royal is the place for you this week. Sam Wonfor found the most colourful Read more