Live Theatre Newcastle

16/06/2026

We're delighted to welcome Philippa Crossman as our new Engagement and Partnership Lead. Philippa brings great experience and skills to

15/06/2026

Can't wait for the reading of Smack Family Robinson written by Richard Bean this Fri 19 Jun, 7.30pm & what a stellar cast we have lined up take on the roles in this Whitley Bay-set black comedy about a family less ordinary!

Denise Welch & her son Louis Healy, Beth Crame, Trevor Fox & Luke Maddison will perform with direction by Becky Dawson.

Get your tickets quick at https://www.live.org.uk/whats-on/smack-family-robinson-reading

13/06/2026

Tonight Sat 13 Jun, 7.30pm is your final chance to see Why I Stuck A Flare Up My Arse For England

Catch this story of ardent football fan Billy Kinley, who sticks a flare up his bum at Euro 2020 that goes viral!

One flare. One man. One bum… One unmissable story.

See it here whilst you can, book at https://www.live.org.uk/whats-on/why-i-stuck-flare-my-arse-england

12/06/2026

Only 2 more chances to see Roxy Dog Production's Why I Stuck A Flare Up My Arse For England here at Live Theatre:
Tonight Fri 12 Jun, 7.30pm OR
Tomorrow Sat 13, Jun, 7.30pm

If you come to the performance tonight you can stay afterwards for a Post Show Talk with writer/performer Alex Hill to find out more about this bold, sharp and unforgettable story!

Book now at https://www.live.org.uk/whats-on/why-i-stuck-flare-my-arse-england

12/06/2026

Families! Come join us for The Great Paper Plane Challenge - a FREE event here at Live Theatre on Thu 18 Jun 4.30-6pm to celebrate

This a fun event to share stories & food, participate in creative activities, culminating in a grand paper plane contest!

Curated by young people from our Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children's Project with the YMCA Newcastle supported by North East Cultural Learning Fund at Community Foundation North East with vegan, Injera food provided by Rekebot Ethiopia.

Book your FREE places now at https://www.live.org.uk/whats-on/great-paper-plane-challenge

11/06/2026

We'd encourage you not to miss the ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Team Viking from Salam and Holohan Productions visiting us for one night only next Thu 18 Jun, 7.30pm.

This acclaimed, autobiographical solo play, written and performed by James Rowland, focuses on how James and his childhood friend Sarah fulfilled the final wish of their best friend Tom by giving him a full, fiery Viking burial!

You'll laugh a lot but don't be surprised to find yourself crying too.

Book now at

Salam and Holohan Productions present

11/06/2026

The whistle is about to blow for the kick off of Roxy Dog Productions' - Why I Stuck A Flare Up My Arse For England for three performances from tonight Thu 11 - Sat 13 June.

With the World Cup starting today, it's a another chance to get your football fix - but from a stage! Come join us for this funny, raw and honest look at identity, loyalty and belonging - it's sure to be a match winning ticket.

Book asap at https://www.live.org.uk/whats-on/why-i-stuck-flare-my-arse-england

11/06/2026

Ahead of next week it is great to see the new issue of the NE Arts & Culture For People Seeking Sanctuary, June - Sep 2026 created by Company of Others

Pop in and get your copy or see digital versions in multiple languages via the link below https://www.companyofothers.org.uk/sanctuary-culture-booklet/

10/06/2026

Exciting news! We're looking for five passionate, up-and-coming playwrights to join our exciting new Mentoring scheme.

Each mentee will be paired with an experienced, NHB-published playwright, who will offer creative guidance, encouragement and insight to help them towards writing a full-length play. Our first cohort of mentors will be Carys D. Coburn, Beth Flintoff, James Fritz, Cordelia Lynn and Sabrina Mahfouz.

If you’re aged 18 or over and based in the UK, are early in your playwriting journey and think you could benefit from an experienced guide, then click the link below for more information and apply by 12 noon BST on Wednesday 1 July!
https://www.nickhernbooks.co.uk/mentoring

10/06/2026

Who is joining us for the ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'Why I Stuck A Flare Up My Arse For England' from Roxy Dog Productions this Thu 11 - Sat 13 June?

The multi award-winning play tells the story of ardent football fan Billy Kinley, who sticks a flare up his bum at Euro 2020 and goes viral. What follows is a funny, raw and honest look at identity, loyalty and belonging.

If you haven't already score yourself some match winning tickets at https://www.live.org.uk/whats-on/why-i-stuck-flare-my-arse-england