The new stage phenomenon that has taken the West End by storm now on tour. Winner of Best New Play at the Whatsonstage Awards, this edge-of-your-seat, supernatural thriller is written by Danny Robins, creator of the hit BBC podcasts Uncanny & The Battersea Poltergeist, and comes fresh from record-breaking seasons at four West End theatres with a host of acclaimed star performances (including among others Lily Allen, Cheryl, Stephanie Beatriz, Tom Felton, Jake Wood and James Buckley). It’s a brilliantly funny and adrenaline-filled night where secrets emerge and ghosts may or may not appear… What do you believe? And do you dare discover the truth? 'There's something in our house. I hear it every night, at the same time'. Jenny believes her new home is haunted, but her husband Sam isn’t having any of it. They argue with their first dinner guests, old friend Lauren and new partner Ben. Can the dead really walk again? Belief and scepticism clash, but something feels strange and frightening, and that something is getting closer, so they’re going to stay up… until 2:22… and then they’ll know. This edge-of-your-seat, supernatural thriller stars Joe Absolom (A Confession, Doc Martin), Charlene Boyd (Mayflies, River City), Nathaniel Curtis (It’s A Sin, The Witcher) and Louisa Lytton (Eastenders, The Bill).

The ‘Greatest British Sitcom of All Time’ (Radio Times) is back – this time on stage! Nearly 50 years since it first graced our TV screens, Fawlty Towers is now a brand-new stage play adapted by comedy legend John Cleese and directed by Caroline Jay Ranger. Fresh from a sold-out West End season, this laugh-out-loud production was universally acclaimed by every London and national critic, selling out every single performance during its record-breaking West-End run. Join Basil, Sybil, the delightfully bumbling Major, and an 18-strong cast as they bring to life all your favourite moments from the show’s unforgettable twelve episodes. With sharp wit, chaos, and calamity at every turn, this is the comedy event of the year! Secure your tickets now and relive the madness of Fawlty Towers live on stage. It’s a staycation you’ll never forget!

Successful lawyer, Atticus Finch, encourages kindness and empathy in his children, but is pushed to the limits of these qualities himself when he resolves to uncover the truth in a town that seems determined to hide it. Set in 1934 Alabama, To Kill a Mockingbird was inspired by novelist Harper Lee’s own childhood and has sold more than 45 million copies worldwide. It won the Pulitzer Prize for Literature and was long at the top of the banned book lists.

UK tour of the stage adaptation of the 1994 movie by the same name. Starring Strictly Come Dancing winner Joe McFadden, Priscilla is the hilarious adventure of three friends who hop aboard a battered old bus bound for the Outback to put on the show of a lifetime. Their epic journey is a heart-warming story of self-discovery, sassiness and acceptance. With more glitter than ever before, this smash-hit show features a dazzling array of stunning costumes, fabulous feathers and a non-stop parade of dance-floor classics including It's Raining Men, Hot Stuff, I Will Survive, I Love the Night Life, Finally and many more!

The Royal Shakespeare Company returns to Newcastle with a spectacular new production of Hamlet. Hamlet’s mother has married his uncle, and at a less than decent interval too. As he pulls at the threads of his not-so-happy new family, Hamlet unravels a web of deceit and immorality that leads to the ultimate crisis of conscience. Fresh from its run in Stratford-upon-Avon, this gripping production of Shakespeare’s famous revenge drama visits Newcastle Theatre Royal as part of a major national tour. The stellar creative team is led by multi-award-winning director Rupert Goold whose recent work includes Dear England (National Theatre) and King Charles III (Almeida). There is a free post show talk in the auditorium after the Fri 3 Apr performance. Tickets are free but must be pre-booked.

A timeless fairytale and Academy Award winning movie, The Red Shoes has captivated audiences and inspired generations of dancers with its powerful tale of obsession, possession and one girl’s dream to be the greatest dancer in the world. Victoria Page lives to dance but her ambitions become a fierce struggle between the two men who inspire her passion. Matthew Bourne’s magical double Olivier Award-winning production of the legendary Powell and Pressburger film is set to a score orchestrated by Terry Davies, featuring the mesmerizing music of golden-age Hollywood composer Bernard Herrmann, with sumptuous designs by Lez Brotherston (set and costumes), Paule Constable (lighting) and Paul Groothuis (sound). An intoxicating drama where life imitates art with fateful consequences, The Red Shoes will dazzle your senses and break your heart.

Helloooo, poppets! Mrs. Doubtfire, the West End’s hit comedy musical based on the beloved film is heading to Newcastle in 2026. Out-of-work actor Daniel (played by the critically acclaimed Gabriel Vick, original London company) will do anything for his kids. After losing custody in a messy divorce, he creates the alter ego of Scottish nanny Euphegenia Doubtfire in a desperate attempt to stay in their lives. As his new character takes on a life of its own, Mrs. Doubtfire teaches Daniel more than he bargained for about how to be a father. Mrs. Doubtfire features all the hilarious moments you love from the movie, plus fabulous new songs and dazzling dance numbers! Put it all together, and you’ve got a ‘surefire hit’ (The Telegraph, Daily Express) that can’t be missed. BOOK NOW, DEARS!

London, 1995. Two of the country’s biggest bands release singles on the same day, commencing the battle of Britpop. On one side, clean-cut, art-school intellectuals from the South. On the other: raw and unapologetic lads from the North. Rivalries flare, friendships fracture and at the centre of it all a mania that would define an era – were you Blur or Oasis? From the chaos of the Brit Awards to the infamous chart war, The Battle is a wickedly funny dive into one of the greatest rivalries in rock history. Featuring legendary personalities and unforgettable clashes, it was never just about the music, but power, pride, and uncontrollable competitiveness. Expect filthy language and razor-sharp dialogue in this cut-throat new comedy that puts you right at the heart of the feuding, the fame, and the fallout. Get ready to roll with it. Age guidance: 15+ Show warnings: Contains strong language

The international, award-winning smash-hit musical The Bodyguard is back! Starring Pussycat Doll, and multi-platinum Grammy nominated Melody Thornton as Rachel Marron. Former Secret Service agent turned bodyguard, Frank Farmer, is hired to protect superstar Rachel Marron from an unknown stalker. Each expects to be in charge – what they don’t expect is to fall in love.

Operation Mincemeat is the 2024 Olivier Award-winning Best New Musical. It’s London’s biggest hit with 77 Five-Star reviews making it the best-reviewed show in West End history. Now also a Tony-nominated Best Musical on Broadway! The year is 1943 and right now we’re losing the war. Luckily, we’re about to gamble all our futures on a stolen corpse. Singin’ in the Rain meets Strangers on a Train, Operation Mincemeat is the fast-paced, hilarious and unbelievable true story of the twisted secret mission that won us World War II. Bursting at the seams with the kind of chaos you couldn’t invent, the question is: how did a dead body, a fake love letter, and – of all people – Ian Fleming come together to wrong-foot Hitler?

The iconic international West End and Broadway smash-hit musical comedy Legally Blonde The Musical is back in fashion with a huge new production. This ultimate feel-good rom-com, based on the award-winning film starring Reese Witherspoon, follows Elle Woods on her transformation from It-girl fashionista to legal ace at Harvard Law School, all in the name of love. Elle must prove she is more than blonde ambition, swap the changing rooms for the courtroom and learn that ‘being true to yourself never goes out of style.’ This must-see show comes from the creative team behind director Nikolai Foster’s phenomenally successful Kinky Boots. Bend and snap up your tickets today.

It’s back! After two blockbuster shows in 2025, Something In The Water presented by Joe McElderry and powered by funk-soul supergroup Groovetrain returns with a fast-paced, live show that celebrates the remarkable talent and humour only found in England’s North East – and featuring a generation of the brightest Northern stars from the charts, the stage, and the screen. Built on solid foundations, this new event harnesses all the charm of a Cabaret style revue show mixed with a live music concert, set in the breathtaking surroundings of Newcastle Theatre Royal – with proceeds donated to Newcastle Theatre Royal Trust, a registered charity, and in support of more children and young people in the region to find their own star through music and the performing arts.

An Eastlake Productions and Newcastle Theatre Royal production. It’s Back! Bigger, Belter, More Black & White! Two lads. Zero cash. One mission: get into St James’ Park for the season. How hard can it be? Based on Jonathan Tulloch’s novel The Season Ticket, which became the cult Geordie film Purely Belter, Olivier award winning Jamie Eastlake’s adaptation hurtles its way back down Grey Street after a smash hit run last year. Gerry and Sewell live in Gateshead. They’ve got nowt. But they are desperate for one thing. A season ticket to their beloved Toon. But after years of living in austerity and seeing their football club shelled out by a cockney bloke who sells sports tat, life is a struggle. Until they decide they’re getting those season tickets. And now they’ve got their mission, nowt is gonna stand in their way. Whey, apart from maybe a few radgie charvers, the social and the odd madcap scrap merchant. Starring original cast members; Dean Logan, Jack Robertson and Becky Clayburn as Gerry, Sewell and Tyneside, alongside Erin Mullen who joined the cast last year as Bridget. Gerry & Sewell blends live music, puppet dogs, and the magic of Wor Flags (plus the odd star cameo) into a wild, funny, and heartfelt tribute to black-and-white dreams. For the Toon. And for anyone who’s ever chased something that matters.

The Enormous Crocodile is weaving his way back through the jungle in search of delicious little fingers and squidgy podgy knees... Only the other jungle creatures can foil his secret plans and clever tricks, but they’re going to have to find a large amount of courage to stop this greedy brute. This mischievous musical based on Roald Dahl’s snappy book has toe-tapping tunes by Ahmed Abdullahi Gallab, a rib-tickling book and lyrics by Suhayla El-Bushra, and additional music and lyrics by Tom Brady. Developed and directed by Emily Lim, it features a menagerie of puppets by co-director and puppetry designer Toby Olié, with set and costume design by Fly Davis and puppetry co-designed and supervised by Daisy Beattie. The Enormous Crocodile musical was developed by Emily Lim, Ahmed Abdullahi Gallab, Suhayla ElBushra, Tom Brady and Roald Dahl Story Company.

Peppa Pig and friends are back in their brand new live stage show! With a new arrival on the way the whole family are busy getting ready. With building and decorating work to be done it’s an oinktastic makeover and Peppa Pig, Mummy Pig, Daddy Pig and George all need your help to get everything ready before the big day. There’s so much to do – will they get it all finished in time? Peppa Pig’s Big Family Show is packed full of music, adventure and surprises for little ones, and is set to delight audiences across the UK.

Another incredible North East story from the team behind Wor Bella, Carrying David and Hadaway Harry. The Cramlington Train Wreckers marks the centenary of the 1926 General Strike. On May 10, 1926, miners in Cramlington, Northumberland, inadvertently derailed the Flying Scotsman. Only one person was slightly injured. Eight strikers were imprisoned for 48 years. Having sold out venues across the North East in 2024, this inspiring story of community, working-class solidarity, laughter and heartbreak is transferring to the region’s biggest stage.

Get in loser, we’re going to Newcastle Theatre Royal! Winner of Best New Musical (WhatsOnStage Awards) and direct from the West End, MEAN GIRLS is the hilarious smash-hit musical comedy from an award-winning creaive team including writer Tina Fey (30 Rock), composer Jeff Richmond (Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt), lyricist Nell Benjamin (Legally Blonde) and director and choreographer Casey Nicholaw (The Book of Mormon). Meet The Plastics – Regina, Gretchen and Karen. They rule North Shore High and will burn anyone who gets in their way. Home-schooled Cady Heron may think she knows a thing or two about survival of the fittest thanks to her zoologist parents, but high school is a whole new level of savage. When Cady devises a plan to end Regina’s reign, she learns the hard way that you can’t cross a queen bee without getting stung. Expect iconic characters, razor-sharp wit, and killer songs. Grab your friends, this is going to be fetch – and yes Newcastle, we’re making it happen!

Meet the nature-loving Cinderella, who lives on the edge of an enchanted forest where she once gardened and sang with her mother. After loss and silence settle over her home, she’s left with a sharp-tongued stepmother, two noisy stepsisters, and a house full of chores and shadows. But when a letter arrives, inviting all to a Garden Ball, Cinderella’s journey to find her true self begins – guided by the spirit of her mother and the magic of the forest. With a narrator to help the young audience follow the story, and a shortened, recorded version of Prokofiev’s ravishing score, this is the perfect introduction to ballet, and a fantastic family day out. This new production by English National Ballet is choreographed by George Williamson and performed by students of the English National Ballet School Graduate Artists Programme. CREDITS Choreographer – George Williamson Dramaturg - Adam Peck Designer - Rachael Canning Lighting Design - Stevie Mackie

The smash-hit West End production of ANNIE, the world’s favourite family musical, returns to Newcastle starring Claire Sweeney as Miss Hannigan! Set in 1930s New York, brave young Annie is forced to live a life of misery at Miss Hannigan’s orphanage. Her luck soon changes when she’s chosen to spend a fairytale Christmas with famous billionaire, Oliver Warbucks. Meanwhile, spiteful Miss Hannigan has other ideas and hatches a plan to spoil Annie’s search for her true family… With its Tony® award-winning book and score, including the unforgettable songs It’s The Hard-Knock Life, Easy Street, I Don’t Need Anything But You and Tomorrow, you can bet your bottom dollar that you’ll love it!

Celebrating 50 years as the world’s foremost gender-skewing comic ballet company, parodying the conventions of romantic and classical dance. ‘The Trocks’ return with a sensational repertoire of hilarious and breath-taking pieces that will challenge every dance norm with technical panache.

THE CIRCUS MUSICAL Music by Cy Coleman | Lyrics by Michael Stewart | Book by Mark Bramble Step right up and enter the dazzling world of P.T. Barnum, where imagination and ambition know no bounds. Hand in hand with wife Charity, Barnum’s life and career twists and turns as he schemes and dreams his way to headier heights. West End favourite and TV star Lee Mead will take centre stage as the legendary 19th century showman P.T. Barnum. Lee shot to stardom with his breakout win on Any Dream Will Do and acclaimed performances in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Wicked, and Legally Blonde. This spectacular new staging will feature an extraordinary ensemble cast of over 20 actor-musicians playing 150 instruments, acrobats and amazing circus acts. Audiences are certain to delight at every sight, wonder and miracle that the name Barnum stands for! Barnum first took the UK by storm when it played the London Palladium, with Michael Crawford making theatrical history with a death-defying nightly tightrope walk across the stage. And now, Lee Mead steps into Barnum’s shoes and on to the tightrope! Come follow the band with the glorious music of multi-award-winner Cy Coleman, Michael Stewart’s lyrics and Mark Bramble’s book. Barnum features a whole host of classic show tunes including Join the Circus, Colours of My Life, Come Follow the Band and Love Makes Such Fools of Us All.

Dirty Dancing returns to Newcastle as part of a UK and Irish tour. Exploding with heart-pounding music, breath-taking emotion and sensationally sexy dancing. Seen by millions across the globe this worldwide smash hit tells the classic story of Baby and Johnny, two fiercely independent young spirits from different worlds, who come together in what will be the most challenging and triumphant summer of their lives. See the hit film come to life before your eyes with this fantastic, emotional and triumphant live stage show. The iconic story features the hit songs ‘Hungry Eyes’, ‘Hey! Baby’, ‘Do You Love Me?’ and the heart stopping ‘(I’ve Had) The Time Of My Life’, and an incredible cast of dancers.

The spy novel that changed everything, now live on stage. For the first time ever, a novel by John le Carré — the undisputed master of the modern spy genre whose works include Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy and The Night Manager — is brought to life in a thrilling stage adaptation. Starring Ralf Little (The Royle Family, Death in Paradise), The Spy Who Came In From The Cold is a riveting journey through the fog-shrouded terrain of Cold War espionage, deception, and moral compromise. British intelligence officer Alec Leamas is weary, hardened, and ready to come in from the cold. But when Control, the Chief of the Circus, presents one final mission — dangerous, deceptive, and deeply personal — Leamas agrees to stay in the game. Dispatched into enemy territory, he finds his convictions tested and his defences breached by Liz Gold, a quietly defiant librarian whose compassion threatens to thaw his frostbitten heart. And what of veteran spymaster George Smiley? What is his role in the operation? Following a sold-out run at Chichester Festival Theatre and direct from the West End, this gripping new play written by David Eldridge (Beginning, Middle) and directed by Jeremy Herrin (A Mirror, People, Places & Things) comes to Newcastle for 1 week only.

We're 100 — and just getting started. This is Rambert; now, as we've always been; living and breathing dance DNA; committed to putting the spotlight on voices, visions and ideas shaping our world today. Dance that's alive with urgency, energy and relevance. For our centenary, we bring together handpicked, bite-size, high-impact works from artists with something urgent to say — including work from (LA)HORDE, Emma Evelein, and a brand-new commission. Works that speak of the now, amplify untold stories, thrive on difference and match the speed and intensity of modern life. This programme captures what matters right now — a glimpse of the future from the company that has always led the way. This is Rambert. Rambert's collaboration with (LA)HORDE is made possible with support from Cockayne-Grants for the Arts and funds raised by Vogue World London. Join us on Tuesday 7 July to celebrate Rambert's Centenary with a Centenary Golden Ticket. This special evening will feature a VIP interval reception and an after-show party with the company, along with exclusive glimpses into Rambert's next century. It's an extraordinary opportunity to celebrate with Rambert's artists and friends in true Rambert-style. We have 200 Golden Tickets on sale now until 1st May 2026. By joining us, you'll be helping to develop dancers and dance audiences for the next 100 years.

Jack and the Beanstalk is sprouting into life and will take to the Grey Street stage for the 2026/27 festive season! Climb to new heights of hilarity as Danny Adams leads the cast of Jack and the Beanstalk, playing the fearless Jack Trot in what promises to be the North East’s biggest and most spectacular pantomime. Joining him are pantomime legends Clive Webb as Farmer Trot, Chris Hayward as the much-loved Dame Trot, and South Shields’ singing sensation Joe McElderry as the Spirit of the Beans. Follow Jack as he climbs a beanstalk of epic proportions to Cloudland in search of his fortune. Doomed to sell his trusty cow, he must outwit the evil giant and win riches beyond his wildest dreams. Packed with laugh-out-loud comedy, dazzling special effects, and larger-than-life fun, Jack and the Beanstalk is pantomime at its absolute best – the panto you’ve bean waiting for! Over 60,000 tickets have already been allocated so don’t miss your chance to see the North East’s fastest-selling pantomime. Book your tickets for Jack and the Beanstalk early, or even magic beans won’t get you the best seats!

The familiar 19th Century Spanish cigarette factory becomes a greasy 1950’s garage-diner in the American Mid-West where the dreams and passions of a small-town are shattered by the arrival of a handsome and enigmatic stranger. Fuelled by heat and desire, the inhabitants are driven into an unstoppable spiral of greed, lust, betrayal and revenge. Matthew Bourne’s vivid storytelling combines with one of the most passionately dramatic scores ever written, with music by Terry Davies featuring Rodion Shchedrin’s Carmen Suite (after Bizet’s Carmen), to create a dance thriller like no other. The Car Man will ignite your senses and leave you breathless.

He was a small-town musician and storyteller with a voice that stirred the soul. She was the comedienne of the first family of country music. The Ballad of Johnny & June takes you inside the soaring highs and shattering lows of a love story that defined an era. From the stage to the road, through triumphs, heartbreak, and redemption this brand-new musical, created with the support of their family and told through the eyes of their son, John Carter Cash, shows why Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash remain one of the most infamous couples of the 20th Century. Packed with legendary hits from I Walk the Line, Ring of Fire, Hey Porter, Jackson, I’ve Been Everywhere and directed by two-time Tony Award winner Des McAnuff (Jersey Boys, The Who’s Tommy, and Summer: The Donna Summer Musical) don’t miss your chance to join music royalty for The Ballad of Johnny & June .

Dr Hannibal Lecter will see you now… Come face to face with the chilling cultural phenomenon The Silence of the Lambs as it makes its world stage-play premiere in 2026. Based on Thomas Harris’s gripping literary masterpiece, this electrifying new play sets the definitive psychological thriller loose. When FBI trainee Clarice Starling interviews psychiatrist and infamous murderer Hannibal Lecter, it’s hoped his brilliant mind will help catch sadistic new killer, Buffalo Bill. But Dr Lecter has questions of his own. With another girl now missing and time running out, Clarice must decide: keep a safe distance, or let Hannibal ‘The Cannibal’ into her head? Written by the award-winning Gina Gionfriddo and directed by the acclaimed Nikolai Foster, The Silence of the Lambs gets you closer than ever to the iconic thrills and terrifyingly memorable characters of the landmark novel.

Newcastle Musical Theatre Company return to Newcastle Theatre Royal with Guys and Dolls! A high-stakes musical comedy full of love, luck, and laughs! Follow the charming gambler Sky Masterson, the strait-laced missionary Sarah Brown, and the hilarious antics of Nathan Detroit and Adelaide in this classic Broadway hit. With unforgettable songs like Luck Be a Lady and Sit Down, You’re Rockin’ the Boat, Guys and Dolls is a timeless tale of romance and redemption in the city that never sleeps.

The timeless tale takes centre stage in this magical staging of Cinderella, performed by Northern Ballet. Originally choreographed by Michael Pink for Milwaukee Ballet, this feel-good ballet will have you dancing till midnight with breathtaking waltzes, tender duets, and laugh-out-loud characters. Performed to Prokofiev’s classic music played live, Cinderella’s touching story unfolds with twists and turns and a romantic finale where love, kindness (and a perfectly fitting slipper) conjure a ‘happily ever after’ that you won’t be able to resist.

A Live Theatre, Eastlake Productions and Newcastle Theatre Royal production. BAFTA-winning BBC drama and cultural landmark Our Friends in the North returns to the city where it began in a new stage adaptation by original writer Peter Flannery and award‑winning director Jack McNamara. Marking 30 years since the series became a defining British drama, this adaptation revisits four Newcastle friends – Tosker, Geordie, Nicky and Mary – who come of age during the Thatcher years, a period of seismic political and social change, testing their friendships, ambitions and relationships. Focusing on a pivotal chapter of the original story, the production is funny, tender and fiercely political, capturing both intimate personal journeys and sweeping national shifts. A proudly local drama in a gripping theatrical form, Our Friends in the North speaks as urgently now as ever – exploring what it means to belong, and how the past continues to shape the present. Whether you’re rediscovering this era‑defining story or meeting these characters for the first time, don’t miss this major new production at Newcastle Theatre Royal for a strictly limited run.

A new day has begun. A spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s multi award-winning musical CATS is coming to venues across the UK. From Euston station to Victoria Grove, the strays and rebels of London gather under the Jellicle moon in the hope they’ll be the chosen one. And each of them asks, because each of them dares, who will it be? Based on T.S. Eliot’s Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats, and with a legendary score which inspired generations featuring, Old Deuteronomy, Macavity: The Mystery Cat, Jellicle Ball and the chart-topping hit Memory, this brand-new production of CATS, directed and choreographed by Drew McOnie (Brigadoon, Jesus Christ Superstar) has arrived!

Direct From A Sold-Out West End Run James and Lou move from Chicago to London to escape their past, but they soon discover that places aren't haunted, people are... This thrilling West End hit is inspired by the iconic, hugely popular film series, Paranormal Activity,  with a brand-new story live on stage. Now embarking on its first ever UK and Ireland tour after a sell-out, extended run in London, this chilling production promises to keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish. Hold your nerve.