Join multi award winner Nina Gilligan for her hilarious hour of stand up 'Goldfish'. Memory loss, health anxiety, goldfish related trauma. Things you need to remember and the thing you can't forget. As heard on BBC Radio 4 and voted best Club Comic in the UK, Nina is Described as a Bolshier Mrs Merton (Skinny) and known as a vivacious, life embracing performer, with a cheeky ready wit. (Scotsman)

In Gimme (One with Everything), Rob doesnt just performhe explodes onto the stage, throwing himself into a whirlwind of chaotic energy thats somehow always perfectly controlled. It's comedy - but not as you know it. A mix of outrageous physicality, absurd humour and microphone gymnastics. Rob brings his signature brand of chaos to audiences across the UK spiralling through topics of school days, success and the alphabet at breakneck speed. Rob Copland is a rising star in the UK comedy scene, known for his dynamic and unconventional approach to stand-up. Rob tackles everything from the mundane to the outrageous. His blend of physical comedy, absurdity, and audience engagement has made him a hit at festivals and comedy clubs across the country. This tour is set to cement Robs place in the UK Comedy scene. Robs previous show was a word-of-mouth cult hit before it transferred to the Soho Theatre. Rob is the only comedian to receive the Comedians Choice Award in his debut year. Gimme (One with Everything) is directed by Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee and Fringe First winner Ben Target (Lorenzo). Robs also known for his boxing day challenge, where he went viral drinking 15 Boddingtons for Boddmas. PRAISE FOR GIMME (ONE WITH EVERYTHING) Rob Coplands new show is a sparkling hidden gem of an hour, anchored by an absurdly committed comic performance On this night, at least, the standing ovation was immediate. Chortle Copland has whipped the audience into a turbulent euphoria...Rarely has an existential scream been this much fun Guardian I can guarantee youve not seen a show like this before It left me speechless A Youngish Perspective PRAISE FOR ROB COPLAND Rob Copland has got himself the makings of a cult hit here with this high energy show Wee Review The routines are slick, the characters clear - the energy level off the scaleyoud do far worse than an afternoon with Rob Copland. I feel like I stumbled across a real Fringe gem. Paul Jenkins Poet See more of Rob at: Instagram: @robertdcopland Twitter/X: @robertdcopland See more of Berks Nest: Instagram: @berksnest Twitter/X: @BerksNest

Stand-up and characters from the hilarious Derek Mitchell, whose online sketches have generated over 250 million views and a dedicated following. Right off the back of a 44-date European tour and a sold-out Edinburgh Fringe 2024 run, the show is about the journey from being an outsider to a sort-of insider, and making sense of all the cultural nonsense and confusion in between.

This is a comedy show about risk, for people unsatisfied with how things are going, by multi award nominated comedian Alexander Bennett.

They call it ‘the incident’ now. What happened when they first met. He always said it was part of his ‘romantic plan’, but they both know that’s rubbish. Connected by the music of Frank Sinatra, this intimate, humorous and deeply moving drama examines the power of music, memory, and the nature of enduring love. Matthew Seager's five star, 4 x Moliere Award winning play has now been by over 300,000 people in multiple languages across the globe.

Award-winning drag king and London's loveable nature boy, Bi-Curious George, invites you into a raucous celebration of queerness and the animal kingdom. Repeat sell out performances at Edinburgh Fringe 2024, previously performed at Southbank Centre, Soho Theatre and Kew Gardens, this show aims to shatter the heteronormative binaries through which we view the natural world; a love letter to nature, combining stand up comedy, parody songs and drag in the form of a nature documentary.

Can you make a persuasive argument to win 300? The Lit & Phil and Alphabetti Theatre invite writers to submit new oratorical speeches inspired by the rhetoric style of the Roman orator Marcus Tullius Cicero (106-43 BC). You dont need to know anything about Cicero to submit an entry. On Saturday 17th May, at Alphabetti Theatre, the winning entries will be chosen by the audience, following a performance of the 8 shortlisted entries. Following a successful pilot festival in 2024, ClassicsFest returns to explore performance and politics using Cicero as a springboard for an exciting programme of discussions and performances.

Step into an intimate, candlelit world for a performance like no other. Human | Candlelight offers a rare, up-close experience of the electrifying solo work created by award-winning choreographer Eliot Smith, performed by the extraordinary Yamit Salazar, set to the stunning, original score of multi-award-winning composer Adam Johnson. A unique blend of cutting-edge contemporary movement, evocative folklore, and high-energy commercial dance, Human is an explosive solo portrayal of human evolution, from the early stirrings of primeval consciousness to modern life in thrall to technology. In this intimate setting, the candlelight and music will amplify every powerful movement, creating an unforgettable evening that will leave you breathless. This performance also raises vital funds to support Eliot Smith Dance (ESD), helping ESD continue to create groundbreaking work. Tickets are extremely limited, so dont miss out on this one-of-a-kind experience. Book now to secure your spot.

Brought to you by the Artistic Director of SoreSlap Theatre, creators of SKETCH SLAP and More Blacks, More Dogs, More Irish, Alphabetti 2022, Geet Northern Show is Rhian Jades latest collaborative project developed with local Northern artists. After a successful run of Sketch Slap shows, that gave artists from marginalised areas/communities the opportunity to experiment and have their work shown professionally in different North East venues, the idea for a more defined and curated cabaret felt like the next step. Geet Northern Show will be a cabaret night, celebrating comedy, queerness, neurodiversity, disability, ethnic and racial diversity. With a talented and accomplished comedy troupe who have been developing shows for 2+ years, this show is a much needed platform for experimentation with new writing and artist relationships, resulting in a night that will give you the craic of your life! We will provide access notices for our venue, as well as information presented in multiple forms and sketches will be empowering (as well as side splittingly funny). You can expect weird, wonderful, wigs, comedy, poetry, song, dance, mash ups, flashbacks and much more Each event is completely unique and will feature special guests for the audience to enjoy, with the guarantee of being the most relaxed, safe and entertaining platform for Theatre out there. Championing its geet Northern artists and its geet Northern audience. Praise for Past Projects by Rhain Jade Theatre

Leo Middea was born in Rio de Janeiro in 1995 and currently resides in Barcelona, Spain. He is a singer, composer, and instrumentalist. Over his 10-year career, Leo has studio albums, each reflecting different phases of his life and career: Dois (2014), A Dança do Mundo (2016), Vicentina (2020), Beleza Isolar (2020), and Gente (2023). Leo is reinventing Brazilian music by blending traditional genres with influences from diverse cultures. His music has garnered over 10 million plays on Spotify, and his captivating performances have sold out concert halls across Europe and Brazil.

Harry Stachini is the comedian to watch in this new decade. Having established a reputation as an exciting young comedian with an impressive easy-going style. His warm and friendly stage presence comfortably leads us through hilarious and skilful storytelling, which is beyond his years.

This Spring, A Night in Sign is coming to Newcastle! A BSL-led cabaret event of music, dance, comedy, poetry, spoken word and more, created and performed by some of the UKs leading and emerging Deaf and Hard of Hearing talent. Come and join us at Alphabetti Theatre for an evening of outstanding entertainment. Please note this event has written English captions for all performances and spoken English interpretation throughout. A Night In Sign is presented by Surface Area Dance Theatre, in partnership with Fuse Theatre, funded by Newcastle Culture Investment Fund administered by Community Foundation and Arts Council England.

Members of the audience - it falls upon you to act as jury to try a case of murder most foul. The modus operandi, exhibit A, scene of the crime and more fictitious facts will be decided by you. The subsequent evidence will be improvised by the cast. You must then decide, beyond all reasonable doubt, if the accused is guilty, or, if the improv doesnt fit, you must acquit! About Boho Arts Boho Arts is a Newcastle charity that specialises in improvisation and participation. Their School of Improv is the longest running learning and participation programme in improvisation in the UK (est. 2003) and includes Beginners Courses and Free Tasters.

BACK due to popular demand! It's karaoke but instead of the pants background music you'll be accompanied by the musical magician, Jen Stevens. Pianist (and all-round musical whizz kid) Jen Stevens and Alphabetti's Associate Artist Elijah Young, host a fun filled night of singing around the piano. Elijah providing encouragement will make sure you'll want to sing more and more, while Jen can play almost any song you put in front of them. So warm up your voices, grab a drink and sing with us - until time at the bar!

Suria has lost her husband (she hasnt misplaced him or anything hes dead.) Join her & the kids in Turkey, on what will become the worst holiday ever. A trip fraught with new challenges: navigating bad advice, sympathetic head tilts and the W word. Unfortunately, the turbulent dynamics of a newly fractured family arent the kind of baggage you can just stow away neatly in the overhead compartment Produced in partnership with the national charity, Widowed & Young and inspired by real-life experiences, A Beginners Guide to Widowhood is dark-but-uplifting one-woman show exploring the experiences of young widows, loss, and why its okay to talk about death. OMAR KHAN: DIRECTOR + CO-WRITER Omar is a director, facilitator and writer based in the Midlands, with a focus on collaborative, non-hierarchical processes. His work engages communities and enables conversations around topics including: identity, death and spirituality. He is an alumnus of Birmingham REPs Foundry Scheme, Tamashas Directors Programme & RTYDSs 18 Month Residency. Directing credits include: Mr Burns: A Post Electric Play - Derby Theatre, Kilburn (Not London) - New Perspectives; & Ritual - Birmingham REP RAE MAINWARING: WRITER Rae Mainwaring is a writer and theatre maker from the West Midlands. She studied at the University of Birmingham and began work as a Drama Practitioner delivering community engagement projects. She is an alumnus of Birmingham Reps Foundry Programme and an associate of Graeae Theatre companys Beyond programme. She was one of Northern stages Supported Artists 21 and BBC Writers room/Coventry Voices cohort. Raes auto-biographical play Bright Places is currently being developed for television with Left Bank Pictures. Writing credits include: Primetime, Women & Theatre @ Bham Rep/Podcast, Fat Cat/Confessions @Coventry Shop Front, Bright Places @ Birmingham Rep/China Plate Bite Size Festival + The Last (Plastic) Straw @ Theatre Iolo.

Confessional, immersive, uproariously funny, and a New York Times Critic’s Pick, this one-of-a-kind show—literally set in a dive bar bathroom—transforms graffiti scrawled all over the bathroom stalls into the lyrics of Caitlin Cook’s original songs and the trail markers along the hilarious and heartfelt journey she takes us upon. This is a show for comedy nerds, musical theatre kids, art history buffs, and anyone who’s ever seen something written in a bathroom and thought, “I wonder who wrote that?”

Shit Life Crisis is a hilarious new karaoke play by Olivia Hannah (Braids) about how no one tells you that survival turns your life inside out, especially when everyone seems to be so much better at living than you. Grace smashed cancer with the constant support from her ride-or-die Abbie, but victory has since started to feel like a bad joke. She tried, like really tried, to climb out of a pit of streaming and scrolling, following Abbie's the 100 step plan to being alive, but no one ever tells you about the fear of it all.This darkly hilarious karaoke theatre show cranks up sing-along-bops that weave between Graces broken pieces as she throws a personal memorial for her full-of-life chemo buddy. Raw and real, join us to belt along together to the soundtrack of life. Its the most fun youll have questioning life, death, and everything in between. Made by award-winning theatre company and creators of challenging & camp nights out Silent Uproar (A Super Happy Story About Feeling Super Sad, Dead Girls Rising) Suitable for ages 16+. Shit Life Crisis is a sing-along karaoke show about the journey of survival in the face of illness. We welcome audiences to sing, laugh, and cry along with this music-infused production. This production will be especially poignant with anyone who has experienced illness and grief in all forms. CONTENT WARNINGS Contains references to death, cancer and recovery. Includes strong language and sexual content. Written by Olivia Hannah and made by Silent Uproar.

Kuill is an emerging singer-songwriter known for his distinctive sound, which fuses soulful melodies with deeply personal lyrics. With a voice that conveys both vulnerability and strength, Kuills music explores themes of love, struggle, and self-discovery. Each song is an intimate reflection of his journey, creating a connection with listeners who can relate to the raw emotion in the lyrics. Kuills ability to seamlessly blend different musical genres, from R&B to indie pop, sets him apart in the music scene. As he continues to evolve, Kuill is poised to leave a lasting mark on the music industry with his authentic artistry.

Albatross Arts & Alphabetti Theatre present GROUNDED by Ruth Raynor & Karen Underhill Katherine is trying to move on but she's struggling to let go. There has already been so much loss, where does the blame lie? Time is running out and there are big decisions to make. Could her house hold answers? Age Recommendation 14+ With funding from UKRI ESRC IAA Account at Newcastle University.

Calling all you Kings, Queens and Everything in betweens! Mack and Mama Rhi are back with the cabaret of their dreams: The Pedro Pascal says Trans Rights Cabaret! This cabaret will celebrate local Trans icons, celebrity crushes and is a chance to explore the lifelong question: do you want to be with them, be them, or both? We welcome you to join us for a homage to Stars In Their Eyesbut Trans. Including a star-studded line up of acts ranging from drag, poetry, live music and more - all giving off that main character energy. Open to all LGBTQIA+ Folks, their allies, Zaddies and of course, most importantly Pedro Pascal!!! As part of Newcastle Pride, supported by Alphabetti Theatre. The cabaret will also feature as a part of Newcastle Pride's exciting Trans + Zone, with more details to be announced! Mack & Rhi are two creative cabaret artists who have joined forces to make queer, cult comedy, DIY cabarets with joy, silliness and marginalised voices at their centre. They were the makers of shows such as: JAWS (but gay), GAYLIEN, Twin Freaks and Pocket Sized Party, their first childrens show all taking place at Alphabetti Theatre. Mack (they/he) is a trans creative who makes work that is playful, educational, silly and raw, with an aim to help represent the underrepresented and advocate good vibes for the LGBTQIA+ community. Rhianne (she/her) is a queer creative who makes work that is satirically sexy, rebellious and mischievous with a wicked sense of humour that promotes body acceptance and joyous celebrations of love. Together they make work that holds chaos, silliness, alternative and heartwarming comedy with queer joy at its heart, creating friendly spaces for queer people and their pals to be themselves and celebrate their voices and experiences.

Mark Watson brings the Edinburgh Fringe to you! Why break the bank and go to the Fringe when you can have Mark Watson bring it to you? The gangly Taskmaster star himself has hand picked his favourite performers to premier their shows at the Edinburgh Fringe, but before that he is sending them to you!

Si Beckwith is a stand-up comedian and writer from Newcastle Upon Tyne. Si gigs regularly and prolifically, up and down the country, making sure to hone his craft on all manner of stages and is a respected, reliable and most importantly very funny stand-up comedian who has a creative approach to all he does. Si is a respected act and a renowned compere owing to his warm, effortless, sharp crowdwork and quick wit. Inventive, creative material and a masterful storyteller, Si is on a huge upward trajectory making waves in comedy and has demonstrated a real knack for making exciting things happen.

If there's one thing to say about Lizzie Lovejoy, it's that they're a right Gobby Lass! Join them at Alphabetti Theatre for a spoken word celebration of the North East, filled with local stories, humour and a little bit of Northern dialect because the North is a tale worth telling.

A hilariously silly, award-winning joke show where children (and maybe even a few parents) take the mic to tell their favourite gags. Created by comedian Philip Simon during lockdown to entertain children (and give parents a well-deserved homeschooling break), this is the hilariously silly joke show where your kids are the stars. Philip holds everything together compering the start of the show, but its not long before the children are given, free reign to come up and wreak havoc with their best jokes, whilst their grown ups cower in their seats, scared of what they might say! Expect silliness, cheeky laughs and almost certainly a few references to poo! Seriously, it's like herding cats, but the laughs your kids will have and get make it all worthwhile! Winner of the Best Kid's Show at Morecambe Fringe and Buxton Fringe.

Critically acclaimed comedian Milo Edwards returns to Newcastle with an hour of new material that hes working on. If you have enjoyed any of Milos previous tour shows or popular comedy podcasts you may enjoy this. Its not quite finished but nothing ever is. Previous Praise for Milo Edwards: Leicester Comedy Festival Best Show Nominee 2023 & 2024

Directed and written by Elen Bodey, previously known for her award-winning solo show The Tale of The Star and The Dragon, her next piece A Tail for Our future explores themes of animal cruelty, and the effects humans have had on animals and will be brought to life using puppets and shadow puppets. Set in a world where an unknown virus has taken hold of animals causing them to attack mankind...the humans retaliate in a similar way. Humans are urged to remain indoors for safety and have no contact with wildlife. Any animal sightings must be reported to the authorities The foxes have since been destroyed Those found protecting the creatures will be We follow a girl struggling to believe the stories in the news, feeling helpless and alone in the world until one night. A fox calls out into the dark, calling directly for her.

92 Beats is proud to present: The Rubbish Puppets! A new musical exploring depression, loneliness and the magic of rubbish. Featuring original songs by Molly ODonnell and puppets made by Courtney Nixon, The Rubbish Puppets follows Girl, hidden away in her bedroom, alone by design. Still, company seems to find her anyway when her messy room comes to life. The Rubbish Puppets bring her much needed friendship, but theres only so much a rag tag group of animate objects can do. Especially when they remind her of the very things she is hiding from. We'll love you, no strings attached!

An insight into the wonderful, yet challenging world of autism... From one particularly silly individual. Dylan Ward is autistic. He has his own way of thinking and his own way of doing things, but no one seems to understand him. How do you navigate a world which operates on a completely different wavelength to the one that youre on? Following its critically acclaimed run at Camden Fringe last year, and based on real experiences of growing up autistic, Tides (An Autism Story) combines Monty Pythonesque humour with a touch of real-world drama to offer an insight into the wonderful, yet challenging world of autism... From one particularly silly individual.

BREAKING NEWS: Two Opposing Political Leaders Snog At A Conference! But will they make love or war? Two rival nations. Emory is the Foreign Secretary for the Right Wing and slightly totalitarian Herulia. Milona is the Ambassador for the Left Wing yet slightly sadistic Gepidia. When an argument between two fisherwomen breaks out and turns into a battle on the border, tanks are deployed by both countries and its up to Emory and Milona to dissolve the tension and stop the upcoming war. However, do they do this a little too well? And why is Milona looking so fine in that suit? A night of complimentary margaritas and a hotel room later, Emory and Milona wake up next to each otherNAKED. No one can find out!!! But this is 2025, and everyone has smartphones. So basically, theyre fucked. World Leader Pretend is a bonkers rollercoaster through two fictional countries and their political landscapes. It tackles themes of intimacy, queerness in politics, the sexualisation of women politicians, celebrity culture, and how lust can impact a nation.

IANtrospection - Ian younghusbands hilarious look at life with a disability after an accident left him with life changing injuries. Ian Younghusband is a standup comedian who is also a full-time wheelchair user, after breaking his neck racing Motocross, sustaining a spinal cord injury. He describes himself as a comedic storyteller and performer. IANtrospection looks at his life pre-disability as an Architect and former North East Motocross champion. The show focuses on his perception of how other people saw him, through to his life now as a disabled man and how this has changed (if at all). Expect to hear stories of real life events, many of which are unique to experiencing an accident resulting in life changing injuries and then living an active life as a wheelchair user. Jokes and anecdotes can be quite dark, often involving inappropriate interactions with strangers. The show hopes to challenge peoples attitude and perception of disability, helping them to consider their own actions, in a hilarious way.

Kathryn Haywood returns after the sell-out, five-star run of her Offie-nominated debut show Yoga & Sex…. For Women (Over 40) In her brand new show, Magic & Sex, Kath has decided to delve into the art of illusion and become a fully-fledged magician. She will astound with her command of a deck of cards, she will baffle with her feats of mentalism, she will confuse with what she keeps under her hat. She can read your mind before you can say Hey Presto, and produce the two of clubs before you can say Abra-Kath-Dabra! Trust me, you’ve never seen magic done quite like this and chances are you never will again. Come and see the hottest new conjuror on the block and leave with your head spinning and your stomach churning. But in a good way...probably could have worded that better. Oh… and sex.

Harun Mushod has read the memoirs of David Cameron, Theresa May, Liz Truss, Nadine Dorries, Matt Hancock and Boris Johnson, so you dont have to. He will read out the worst parts and fact check them. You will then laugh at how stupid these people are. Thats the show. Its the worst idea for a show that Harun has ever had because, to research the show, he had to read the memoirs of David Cameron, Theresa May, Liz Truss, Nadine Dorries, Matt Hancock and Boris Johnson.

Wanting to bring the heat to your next jam session? Or improve your collaborations with fellow jazz musicians? Join Newcastle's prime jazz collective Swannek as they host an afternoon workshop on their music making, with a deep dive into their creative and improvisational processes. Discover how they turn a spontaneous spark of inspiration into a fully fledged composition, like catching lightning in a bottle. Whether you're just starting out in jazz or are a seasoned player, this workshop is sure to deepen your knowledge and ignite your passion for jazz.

By popular demand, Alphabetti presents our writing group! Our call to action for writers seeking coziness and community. Whether you’re a person who wants to connect with other writers and break out of the isolation that comes with writing, a person that needs motivation to work on the unfinished draft or idea, or just wants to use the space to practice writing and create just for you, and just for fun - We think you’ll really get a lot out of the group. The group is peer led! If you have things to work on, great! If not, there will be set prompts, challenges, and activities to help get pen to paper, and our group leader, Audrey, will be around to give guidance or facilitate any discussions. It’s free to attend, and drop ins are welcome, but we ask that you book your place where possible, just so we know how much room we need.