Hailed as an intensely moving new musical drama Our Little Hour tells the pioneering story of Walter Tull - the first black footballer to play at the highest level of the domestic game in the UK and the first man of his heritage to become an Officer in the British Army before being tragically killed in 1918 at the Second Battle of The Somme. Written by award winning playwright Dougie Blaxland and including 16 hauntingly beautiful original songs Our Little Hour is a show not to be missed!

Starring Mack and Mama Rhi as Marley & Marley in the gayest ghost story ever told! Have you ever felt like a big old Scrooge? Fear not! You've just received your invitation to the Marley and Marley cabaret bar. The Marleys ( Performed by Alphabettis resident goofs, Mack and Mama Rhi ) will be your hosts and guides though past, present and future to help you find your festive joy again. You can expectghostly guests, nostalgic throwbacks, a queer chaotic present, and who the heck knows what the future holds? Bi Humbug and Gay bless us everyone!

When Amy Mason got hacked, she lost her number, bank account and social media access. And then the hackers started sending her gifts... A surprising, somewhat filthy dive into connection, intimacy, and the perils of using your dead cat's name as your password for literally everything. Behold! is a silly yet razor-witted examination of digital dependency, friendship and community, delivered with Amy Masons signature blend of off-kilter storytelling and deadpan warmth. As heard on Radio 1, Radio 5 and Radio 4. Guardian's Top 10 Funniest Jokes of Edinburgh Fringe 2024. Directed by Jessica Fostekew. Reviews for Behold: thrillingly funny The Scotsman Witty, unfiltered, and enjoyably coarse, diving right into how connection, intimacy, and the chaos of how modern life works in reality Deadpan, daring, and enticingly honest Broadway World Comedy perfection 1/2 The Quintessential Review The comic timing is exquisite, and she puts the audience at ease with her unpretentiousness London Theatre 1

The critically acclaimed debut show about suffering (and smiling) from Nigerian stand-up Ayoade Bamgboye. Winner: Best Newcomer - Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2025 Following her sold-out run at Edinburgh Fringe 2025, Swings and Roundabouts is coming to Alphabetti Theatre. Burdened by the gift of sight, a primeval awareness that something is not quite right, and almost three accents, she'll ask life's big questions and provide absolutely no answers. Born in London, raised in Lagos, sacked in Budapest, the poor woman has been there and done that and to what end? Swings and Roundabouts is about going nowhere fast, being too British to stop apologising, and too Nigerian to stop shouting. NextUps Biggest Award In Comedy 2025 | WinnerISH Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2025 | Nominee: Best Newcomer As seen in her own Channel 4 Playground. A mercurial talent it takes your breath away Scotsman The funniest and most commanding debut to land in Edinburgh for many years startlingly original Chortle An absolute lock-in, dont-miss-a-thing outburst of talent Fest My goodness, can Bamgboye entertain Arts Desk Herald One4Review

Everyone knows Patti Boo Rae is a shoo-in for the coveted Candy Cane Crown. Thats why, this year, shes competing unopposedor so she thinks. Following an acclaimed 2024 production, Little Miss Christmas returns to Alphabetti for one night only: a New Years Eve gala spectacular hosted by Patti and a dazzling line-up of guests from Newcastles drag & cabaret scene. Prepare to be swept away by a madcap beauty pageant with a festive twist on all the classic categories: Interview, Swimsuit, Evening Wear, Talent, and of course, Coronation. Patti is pulling out all the stops to defend her titlewere talking live vocals, lip syncs, singalongs, quick changes, synchronized swimming! And if all else fails, she might just have to fight dirty For this special NYE edition, the show will be followed by a holiday club night featuring DJs and more drag performances to take audiences all the way into 2026. Praise for Little Miss Christmas (2024) A festive must-see for audiences seeking something beyond the traditional Christmas farecamp doesnt come close! - - Theatre and Tonic Feel-good, laugh-a-minute, high-energy delight from start to finish - - Fairy Powered Productions

As part of the annual celebration marking the anniversary of Eliot Smith Dance, founder and choreographer Eliot Smith returns to the stage for one night only at Alphabetti Theatre in Newcastle. Born and raised in the city, and having retired from performing in 2021, this special evening celebrates not only a milestone for the company but also Smiths personal journey in dance. Set in an intimate, up-close setting, the evening will feature a powerful programme that reflects the past, present, and future of Eliot Smith Dance: Interrupted Souls (2017) A compelling solo choreographed by Lorenzo Pagano, Guest Artist and Assistant Rehearsal Director at the Martha Graham Dance Company. Hunter A brand new dance for film, choreographed by Eliot Smith, exploring a brief history of Newcastle shipyard. New Solo Work A premiere solo choreographed by Nicole Watson, Founder and CEO of Surface Area Dance Theatre. This performance also pays heartfelt homage to everyone who has supported Eliot Smith Dance over the past 15 years audiences, dancers, collaborators, funders, and friends whose belief and dedication have shaped the companys journey. Join us for a personal evening of dance, memory, and creative renewal. Photo: Promo image of Eliot Smith (2025) Photographer Darren Irwin

Following recent sold-out performances of A Night in Sign, Surface Area Dance Theatre welcomes the return of Fuse Theatre to Newcastles Alphabetti Theatre with their brand-new edition of Lighting the Fuse - where in just five days, Sarah Adedeji, a commissioned Deaf artist will create a brand new, bold, BSL-led performance under Fuse Theatres guidance.