Northern Stage is excited to announce our appointments for the Freelance Taskforce. Read more
We, the undersigned from the cultural sector of the North East, declare that silence is not ok and silence is seen as complicity. Racism has no place in a just and humane society. Read more
Northern Stage is proud to be one of the signatories of this open letter. Read more
The Byker Children and Young People’s Partnership (BCYPP) has been awarded a Development Grant of almost £50,000 by The National Lottery Community Fund to continue its work in the local community. Read more
On Thursday 21 May 2020 a group of performing arts organisations signed up to a letter committed to paying a freelancer for one day a week throughout June, July and August to join the Freelance Task Force. Read more
JMK Post-Show is an informal online space for directors and theatre makers to discuss a production over a cuppa, wine, or whatever you can find in the house. Read more
Get your theatre fix from the comfort of your own home with this guide to this week's upcoming online broadcasts of theatre, family shows, and dance. Read more
There is no doubt that COVID-19 will have a significant impact on Northern Stage, here are some suggestions about how you can support Northern Stage to ensure we can weather this difficult period and get up and running again. Read more
We’ve been thinking quite a lot recently about change and the future. Read more
The Northern Stage Theatre Podcast is the official podcast of Northern Stage, an inspirational and creative theatre based in Newcastle upon Tyne. Check back for an assortment of interviews, stories, theatre-related chat and more with theatre-makers, artists, and creatives. Read more
Following government advise issued on Monday 16 March in response to the COVID-19 epidemic, we are extending the suspension of all public performances at Northern Stage until Friday 31 July 2020. 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, and a shout of frustration from an abandoned working class community. Read more
Celebrating 50 years of Northern Stage with bold new productions made in Newcastle, transformational work with young people, support for North East theatre-makers and new shows from some of the UK’s most exciting touring companies Read more
The ten largest cultural organisations on Tyneside have been awarded Investing in Children status for the first time, making NewcastleGateshead the only city in the UK where all major creative venues have been recognised for upholding children’s rights. Read more
It was announced today that Northern Stage will showcase four North East companies in their first ever VAULT Festival Takeover next year. Read more
Northern Stage has won the Workforce Award at the 2019 UK Theatre Awards. Read more
Executive Director Kate Denby shares a case study on recruiting young trustees to Northern Stage’s board Read more
After almost seven years as Artistic Director and joint Chief Executive, Lorne Campbell, will leave Northern Stage in April 2020 to take up a new role as Artistic Director of National Theatre Wales. Read more
Celebrating 50 years of Northern Stage with bold new productions made in Newcastle, transformational work with young people, support for North East theatre-makers and new shows from some of the UK’s most exciting touring companies. Read more
From the team that created A Christmas Carol comes a brand new production of Hans Christian Andersen’s classic fable, The Snow Queen. Read more
Free event on Fri 18 Oct, 6pm. Read more
We've appointed two new trustees to our board, following an open call for applicants aged 18-25. Read more
We are delighted that Northern Stage has been shortlisted in the 'Best Programme at a Venue' category in the Living North Awards. Read more
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