Christmas show picture galleries

We've got galleries up online for both of this years fabulous family shows. Click through to either show page to take a look.

Hansel & Gretel

The Goblin Who Saved Christmas

Neil Murray wins Evening Standard Best Design award

Northern Stage's Neil Murray, who has just finished designing our Christmas family show Hansel & Gretel, has today been announced as winner of the Best Design award at the Evening Standard's Theatre Awards. This was for his work on Kneehigh's (who are bringing Don John to us in January) Brief Encounter.

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First in Three line-up announced for Fri 5 December

We're pleased to announce the following acts will be appearing at this year's final First in Three on Friday 5 December:

Steve Drayton
The Dorothy Key - Conformity
Jayne Ward Oliver - Stand

find out more

If you’d like to submit a proposal for the next First in Three on Thursday 12 February, please contact Kylie Lloyd at klloyd@northernstage.co.uk or on 0191 242 7213 before Monday 12 January.

Our Friends in the North nominated for MEN Theatre Awards

Our Friends in the North has been nominated for Best Visiting Production in the Manchester Evening News Theatre Awards.

You can read the full shortlist here.

Not many dates left for The Goblin

There's not a lot of tickets left for this year's under-sixes performance, The Goblin Who Saved Christmas.

To save you checking each show, you can now only buy tickets for the following dates and numbers are limited for many of these. This list will be updated regularly, as due to booking or cancellations available shows will vary. Book now to avoid disappointment, and don't forget to also order a copy of the illustrated picture book (only £3.50).

Wed 31 Dec 1.30pm

Fri 02 Jan 10.30am
Sat 03 Jan 10.30am
Mon 05 Jan 1.30pm

Wed 07 Jan 1.30pm
Thu 08 Jan 1.30pm

Sat 10 Jan 10.30am / 1.30pm