Can you remember your first time? Nathaniel can’t seem to forget his. Read more
A hilarious and deeply moving homage to two men who changed the world of comedy forever. Read more
A double bill of shows from dandysocpic and Melody Sproates. Read more
Botis Seva’s haunting commentary on surviving adulthood as a childlike artist. Read more
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Join Chris Bostock, The Storyteller, on the first Saturday of every month to hear stories collected from around the world. Read more
Weekly drama session for ages 5-7, 8-11 and 12-15 in a relaxed, no-pressure environment. Read more
Join four New Yorkers on a solitary day as they search for the answers and the extraordinary. Read more
Maths Inspiration is one of the largest maths enrichment programmes for teenagers in the UK. Read more
World renowned theatre company Cardboard Citizens is leading a one day taster workshop exploring Forum Theatre techniques and other Theatre of the Oppressed Tools. Read more
Teesside folk trio The Young’uns perform a new, theatrical version of The Ballad of Johnny Longstaff. Read more
World-renowned theatre company Cardboard Citizens is leading a two day intensive workshop exploring Forum Theatre and other Theatre of the Oppressed Tools. Read more
Following a run at the 2019 Edinburgh Festival and three sell-out performances in Stage 2 The Life of Reilly returns to Northern Stage. Read more
Join Chris Bostock, The Storyteller, for storytelling sessions for under 5s and their grown ups. Read more
Playing Up are back with their twelfth night (no relation!) of new writing from the North East Read more
The fastest moving story of our time, the script will be updated – nightly if necessary – to reflect events… Read more
A city of young people all with the same secret. But when did private become so shameful? Read more
A piece exploring the processes which caused the birth of an Indo Caribbean diaspora for whom “home” always remained a contested space. Read more
Join us for a gentle first theatre experience, perfect for the very young. Read more
Patricia Highsmith’s extraordinary psychological thriller about ambition, escapism, and murder. Read more
A fundraising night with Lee Ridley, Britain’s Got Talent 2018 winner and the first stand-up comedian to use a communication aid Read more
Sixteen of the best slam poets in the North have three minutes each to wow the audience with words and delivery. Read more
A double bill of acclaimed Edinburgh Festival comedy treats. Read more
Follow the story of Roxie and Velma's fierce rivalry as they compete for publicity, celebrity, and a sleazy lawyer’s attention. Read more
Gateshead-based dance group Gateway Studio Project presents its third Homegrown at Northern Stage. Read more
A show about queer discovery set in an Indian corner shop. Read more
How to connect with your audience to get your message across Read more
A powerful new play by playwright Lindsay Rodden – HERE is about finding sanctuary in the unlikeliest of places. Read more
How to develop leadership in yourself and others to get the most from your team Read more
A rare revival of J.M. Barrie’s delicious farce, written years before his now much-loved Peter Pan. Read more
Two performers. 57 Characters. 666 Comments Read more
From award-winning playwright Chris Bush, Caroline Byrne directs this radical new work reimagining the Faust myth. Read more
Different women. Different times. Same system. Read more
Whether you’re new to the acting game or have lots of experience under your belt, we’d love to see you showcase your skills! Read more
Kerry’s back on tour after what she thought would be a little ‘she’ time. Read more
A chambermaid, a hotel room and a dead woman. Read more
Join Madame and the charming staff of the quirkily ineffective Hotel Paradiso as they combat their arch enemy The Banker. Read more
Retelling the classic fairytale with a Northern Ballet twist Read more
Experience the captivating power of one of the world’s leading ballet companies in three sensational short ballets. Read more
The BonBons Cabaret is a safe environment that champions dangerous, alternative, queer performance work from the North East. Read more
Twin Peaks meets The League of Gentlemen in Tales From The SMOG, an absurd, sci-fi comedy with live animation and spooky stories. Read more
Frantic Assembly are celebrating their 25th Anniversary with a brand new production, I Think We Are Alone by Sally Abbott, co-directed by Kathy Burke and Scott Graham. Read more
How to identify and overcome challenges of everyday work and life Read more
Fee Fi Fo Fum! It’s a giant of a show, we’d love you to come! Read more
The Glee Club, made up of five hard working, hard drinking miners and a church organist, is preparing for the local gala. Read more
Young Company present the third part of their kaleidoscopic view of the state of our young nation. Read more
Perfect for audiences on the autistic spectrum Read more
A one day workshop for creative practitioners and teachers working with young people on the autistic spectrum Read more
Do you ever want to run away from it all? Dan and Boff did exactly that. Read more
Spanning twenty years, Shandyland is a story of life, love, death and drink at the heart of a small, northern, family-run pub. Read more
A four-day international festival celebrating the finest poetry from around the world by some of the art’s most acclaimed practitioners. Read more
Amsterdam is the UK premiere of a strikingly original and audacious play. Read more
Musical Theatre Cabaret is an evening of comedy, music and song showcasing the North East’s hottest musical theatre talent. Read more
Unfortunately due to unforeseen circumstances this event has been cancelled. Read more
Storyteller Emily Hennessey and sitar player extraordinaire Sheema Mukherjee take the wheel on a white-knuckled tuc-tuc ride. Read more
A fun, interactive and constructive session over four hours focusing on the quality and control of your monologue performance. Read more
Lyngo Theatre invite you to their moon-base. Read more
MonologueSlam UK is THE industry showcase for actors, bringing you the most exciting new UK talent! Read more
Comedy, theatre, performance and spoken word from established and emerging Queer Northern talent. Read more
The world’s most exhilarating early career dancers bring their latest creations to Northern Stage. Read more
Hadaway Harry is a true story about Harry Clasper, the man the Blaydon Races was written for, and the greatest sporting superstar the North East has ever seen. Read more
“The year is 2099 and everything is f***ing brilliant… If you’re a god damn winner.”. Read more
More hilariously anxious blather from one of the most hilariously anxious blatherers in the business. Read more
Inspired by H.G. Wells’ sci-fi novel and Orson Welles’ radio adaptation. Read more
A collaboration between worldclass hand-balancer Natalie Reckert and digital artist Mark Morreau. Read more
Following the sell-out success of The War of the Worlds and The Hound of the Baskervilles, Northern Stage presents an electrifying new production adapted from H.G. Wells’ science fiction classic. Read more
Maria Aberg ([BLANK], The White Devil) directs this vivid new production, plunging us headfirst into a seductive and murky world of love, money and glamour. Read more
Join the stars of The Hey Diddle Diddle Travelling Cabaret as we jump over the moon, climb up the water spout and twinkle like diamonds in the sky. Read more
Hans Christian Andersen’s classic fable is thrillingly reimagined in this spellbinding new production. Read more