North East Theatre Guide

REVIEW: Beauty and the Beast at Playhouse Whitley Bay

A proper traditional panto that’s full of laughs, great songs & huge audience energy! 🎭✨
Beauty and the Beast – Playhouse Whitley Bay is a festive highlight this year.
Full review 👇
www.northeasttheatreguide.co.uk/2025/12/revi...

REVIEW: Beauty and the Beast at Newcastle Northern Stage

Northern Stage’s Beauty and the Beast takes bold choices with its Christmas show this year. 🎭✨
We break down the staging, performances, and surprises — without the usual panto path.
Full review 👉 www.northeasttheatreguide.co.uk/2025/12/revi...

Preview: Luke Wright Brings Deeply Personal "Later Life Letter" to the North East

Luke Wright’s deeply personal Later Life Letter comes to the North East in 2026.
Newcastle Northern Stage – 4 Mar
ARC Stockton – 5 Mar
Queen’s Hall, Hexham – 22 May
A funny, raw + poetic exploration of adoption, identity + belonging
More info 👉 www.northeasttheatreguide.co.uk/2025/12/prev...

🎭 Teechers returns!
John Godber’s classic comedy arrives at Gala Durham on 30–31 March 2026—fresh, fast-paced and hilariously re-imagined for a new generation.

🎟️ Tickets: galadurham.co.uk/galapost/teechers
More info: www.northeasttheatreguide.co.uk/2025/12/prev...

Preview: Laffs4Kids Celebrates 10th Anniversary

🎄😂 Laffs4Kids turns 10!
The North East’s biggest festive comedy night returns to @ArenaNewcastle on 14 Dec — raising toys & spirits since 2015
Featuring Chris Ramsey, Adam Rowe, Gary Delaney, Jason Cook & more!
Preview 👇
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Tickets: axs-uk.sjv.io/4GQkEM

REVIEW: Kinky Boots at Sunderland Empire

Kinky Boots brings glitter, heart & a whole lot of joy to Sunderland Empire! ✨🎭
Fierce performances, fabulous drag & feel-good vibes — perfect for a winter night.

Read our full review by Hannah Daglish 👇
www.northeasttheatreguide.co.uk/2025/12/revi...

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Tickets: axs-uk.sjv.io/GKzya6

REVIEW: Goldilocks and the Three Bears at South Shields Customs House

🎪🐻 Goldilocks and the Three Bears at South Shields Customs House is full of heart, humour & standout performances — especially Ray Spencer as Dame Bella Ballcock and a brilliant villainous turn from Steven Lee Hamilton.

Review 👇
www.northeasttheatreguide.co.uk/2025/11/revi...

On until 3 Jan 2026.

REVIEW: Cinderella at Seaton Delaval Arts Centre

✨ Cinderella at Seaton Delaval Arts Centre is a fun, story-focused panto packed with laughs, live music & charm! 🎉

Full review 👇
www.northeasttheatreguide.co.uk/2025/11/revi...

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Graham Gouldman (10cc, For Your Love, I’m Not in Love) brings Heart Full of Songs to Whitley Bay Playhouse @Playhouse_WB next October! 🎶

🎟️ Tickets: axs-uk.sjv.io/qzbAYb
Full story: jowheretogo.co.uk/f/a-songwrit...

A must-see for fans of classic British pop!

REVIEW: Aladdin at Newcastle Theatre Royal

🎭✨ ALADDIN at Newcastle Theatre Royal is a riot of comedy, spectacle & Geordie magic.
A 20th anniversary panto packed with laughs, huge effects & standout performances from Danny Adams, Clive Webb & Joe McElderry.

Full review ⬇️
www.northeasttheatreguide.co.uk/2025/11/revi...

On until 18 Jan 2026.

A Legend Returns for a final tour: Emmylou Harris Brings Farewell Tour to Sunderland Empire

14 Grammys. Decades of influence. One final show in the North East.
Emmylou Harris comes to Sunderland Empire.
Info: jowheretogo.co.uk/f/a-legend-r...

The Silence of the Lambs World Stage Play Premiere Coming to Sunderland Empire

The world stage premiere of The Silence of the Lambs is coming to Sunderland Empire! 👁️🖤
21–26 June 2027.

A thrilling new adaptation by Gina Gionfriddo, directed by Nikolai Foster — step into the mind games of Clarice & Lecter.

Preview ➜ www.northeasttheatreguide.co.uk/2025/11/the-...

REVIEW: Fiddler on the Roof at Sunderland Empire

Tradition. Family. Loss. Hope. Fiddler on the Roof at Sunderland Empire hits all the right notes. Read our full thoughts 👉 REVIEW: www.northeasttheatreguide.co.uk/2025/11/revi...
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Yes! When I was in university halls we decided to have a panto and tried to explain it to the Italian chap who was hall president who was disturbed by the casting. He only agreed to take part when he was told he'll be playing a male role as Prince Charming.

REVIEW: Jack and the Beanstalk at Durham Gala

The panto season is here! 🌱✨ We reviewed Jack and the Beanstalk @ Gala Durham — a fun, fast-paced, family-friendly show with great music, strong storytelling & a fantastic cast.
Read the full review 👇
www.northeasttheatreguide.co.uk/2025/11/revi...

🎟 On until 31 Dec 2025

Preview: Priscilla Queen of the Desert at Newcastle Theatre Royal

🌈✨ Priscilla Queen of the Desert is heading to the Northeast!
A glitter-filled musical road trip packed with iconic songs & fabulous fun.
Full preview 👇
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Preview: The Karate Kid - The Musical at Sunderland Empire

🥋 The Karate Kid – The Musical comes to Sunderland Empire 14–18 July 2026!
A dynamic new stage adaptation of the iconic 80s film—packed with music, movement & heart.
Full preview 👇
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Preview: The Wizard of Oz at People's Theatre

✨ Follow the yellow brick road to People’s Theatre this Christmas!
The Wizard of Oz: A Wicked Pantomime Adventure runs 13–21 Dec 2025.
A magical family pantomime with tunes, laughs & festive fun.
Full preview 👇
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Preview: Our Little Hour at Alphabetti and Alnwick Playhouse

The story of Walter Tull—football trailblazer & WW1 officer—comes alive in Our Little Hour.
📅 Alnwick Playhouse: 4 Mar 2026
📅 Alphabetti Theatre @alphabettitheatre.bsky.social : 5–7 Mar 2026
🎟️ Tickets + full preview:
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News: Double Bill of Festive Theatre Coming to the North East

🎄 Two festive shows, one incredible cast!
@redladder.bsky.social & Wrongsemble bring A Proper Merry Christmess (16+) and A Town Called Christmas (ages 3+) to Stockton & Newcastle @gosforthcivictheatre.co.uk this December.

Full details & dates 👇
www.northeasttheatreguide.co.uk/2025/11/news... 🎭✨

REVIEW: Top Hat at Sunderland Empire

Tap, glamour, comedy and classic Berlin tunes — Top Hat delivers at Sunderland Empire.
Our review is live: www.northeasttheatreguide.co.uk/2025/11/revi...

North East Theatre Guide

🐶✨ The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time returns to the North East!
A fresh new production will visit Sunderland Empire & Darlington Hippodrome
Inventive, gripping, and unmissable.
More details + ticket info ⬇️
👉 www.northeasttheatreguide.co.uk/2025/11/the-...

Jowheretogo Radio Show 3 - Sun 16 Nov Our show on Sunday on Affinity Radio will play the following:

We appear on @affinityradione.bsky.social on Sunday from 1pm as the @jowheretogo.bsky.social Radio Show
Follow the link to see what we plan to play and talk about: jowheretogo.co.uk/f/jowheretog...

NEWS: Affinity Radio Wins "Radio Station of the Year" for 2025/26

🏆 BIG NEWS for the North East!
Affinity Radio has been named Radio Station of the Year 2025/26

A huge win for local broadcasting, community storytelling, and the volunteers powering the station 🙌

Full story 👇
www.northeasttheatreguide.co.uk/2025/11/news...

#NorthEast #DAB #CommunityBroadcasting

News: From Whitley Bay to the West End: Gerry & Sewell's Extraordinary Journey

🚨 Big news from the North East! The Geordie-powered play “Gerry & Sewell” — from a tiny Whitley Bay attic to the West End’s Aldwych Theatre — hits London 13-24 Jan 2026. A tale of dreaming, football and loyalty. Get your tickets today! 🎭⚽️ www.northeasttheatreguide.co.uk/2025/11/news...

REVIEW: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at the Newcastle Tyne Theatre

🍫✨ New review!
“Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” at Newcastle’s Tyne Theatre is a delightful, family-friendly treat filled with imagination, strong performances & plenty of charm.

Read Stephen Oliver’s full review 👇
www.northeasttheatreguide.co.uk/2025/11/revi...

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REVIEW: Big Ange at Newcastle Live Theatre

Our review of Big Ange at Newcastle Live Theatre until Saturday 22 November 2025
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REVIEW: Sunny Afternoon at Sunderland Empire

All Day and All of the Night… and all the hits 🎶
Sunny Afternoon brings The Kinks’ story roaring to life at @SunderlandEmpire — and it rocks.

Full review 👉 www.northeasttheatreguide.co.uk/2025/11/revi...

#SunnyAfternoon #TheKinks #Sunderland #TheatreReview

REVIEW: Sunny Afternoon at Sunderland Empire

🎸 Sunny Afternoon at Sunderland Empire hits all the right notes!
A thrilling, heartfelt tribute to The Kinks with iconic songs, standout performances & an authentic story of fame, music & brotherhood.

Full review 👇
www.northeasttheatreguide.co.uk/2025/11/revi...