Newcastle Theatre Listings 2026

Celebrating 50 years of The Trocks! The world-famous all-male company returns with their beloved blend of classical ballet technique and broad comedy parody.

A world premiere imagining a meeting between pioneering Newcastle-born feminist Mary Astell and Virginia Woolf in the afterlife — a riotous, thought-provoking clash of minds.

A brand-new musical celebrating the legendary love story and iconic music of Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash — country classics woven into a gripping tale of fame, faith and devotion.

Birmingham Stage Company covers the entire Tudor dynasty with actors and 3D special effects — all the gory, grisly bits included. Perfect for families and school groups.

This award-winning show follows football fan Billy Kinley, who goes viral at Euro 2020 — a hilariously raw exploration of identity, loyalty and belonging.

The Reduced Shakespeare Company condenses all 37 of Shakespeare's plays into one chaotic, side-splittingly funny show — featuring just three actors and Hamlet performed backwards.

The Olivier Award-nominated musical tells the unbelievably true story of a WWII secret mission involving a dead body, a fake love letter and Ian Fleming.

An interactive screening event where audiences race to solve classic Murder, She Wrote crimes — quizzes, prizes, a singalong and the legendary Suspiciometer.

Newcastle Musical Theatre Company presents Frank Loesser's classic Broadway musical — gamblers, showgirls and romance in New York City with irresistible songs.

A gripping stage adaptation of Paula Hawkins' bestselling psychological thriller — Rachel becomes entangled in a mystery when a woman she watches from her commute disappears.

The award-winning musical based on the hit film, featuring a spectacular score of beloved Whitney Houston hits. A former Secret Service agent falls for the superstar he's hired to protect.

Gina Gionfriddo's stage adaptation of Thomas Harris's iconic thriller — FBI trainee Clarice Starling faces the brilliant, terrifying Dr Hannibal Lecter. Directed by Nikolai Foster.

Matthew Bourne's critically acclaimed dance-theatre production reimagines Bizet's Carmen as a 1950s American garage-diner tale of lust, betrayal and murder.

Director Anthony Almeida's contemporary production of Shakespeare's great tragedy — Iago's whispers spiral into devastating destruction as fear and paranoia consume Othello.

The smash-hit musical based on the beloved film — a devoted dad disguises himself as a Scottish nanny. Hilarious, heartwarming and uplifting for the whole family.

A major co-production by Live Theatre adapting Peter Flannery's iconic Newcastle-set story of friendship, politics and betrayal across a era of profound social change in the North East.

Opera North presents Verdi's thrilling tale of a court jester whose scheming leads to catastrophic consequences — a powerful drama of power, love and devastating revenge.

People's Theatre brings its beloved annual pantomime tradition to life — festive family fun packed with slapstick, songs and spectacular sets.