The Westovian Theatre Society are bringing the horror to South Shields this Halloween with their latest production of Dracula. Far from a simple retelling of the incredible Bram Stoker story, Morgan Lloyd Malcolm’s 2025 adaptation sets the women at the […]
Emily Terndrup & John Kendall on teenage obsession, the school run and why happily ever after is complicated. By Sean Sable Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet have been held up as the gold standard of romantic love for more than four […]
Opera North returns to Newcastle Theatre Royal this autumn with two acclaimed productions, offering audiences the perfect opportunity to experience the power of live opera for the first time. Verdi’s Rigoletto plays from Wed 4 – Fri 6 Nov 2026, […]
“…a heartwarming show that will appeal to all ages…” Cinderella by Northern Ballet, Newcastle Theatre Royal By Kay Wilson This Northern Ballet performance of Cinderella is an enjoyable interpretation of one of our most well-loved children’s fairy tales. Choreographed by […]
This Christmas, Story Craft Theatre invites you to step into an enchanting woodland with The Enormous Christmas Pudding, coming to York Theatre Royal’s Studio from 16–31 Dec. Tickets are selling fast for this heartwarming, festive adventure for children aged two […]
Young dancers from Youth Ballet North’s Advanced Training Programme are set to experience the opportunity of a lifetime this autumn as they take to the stage alongside Northern Ballet in Michael Pink’s acclaimed production of Cinderella at Newcastle Theatre Royal […]
This December, drag performer and recent RuPaul’s Drag Race UK contestant The Delta Quadrant brings her debut full-length theatre production, The Delta Quadrant’s Office Christmas Party, to Alphabetti Theatre for a limited festive run. The show marks the first major […]
“…daft, dazzling and quite possibly the funniest thing I’ve seen all year…” 39 Steps by John Buchan adapted by Patrick Barlow, Hull Truck Theatre By Sean Sable Can you keep a secret? Good, because this story is really rather embarrassing. […]
“…an entertaining evening that left the audience astounded…” The Comedy of Errors by William Shakespeare, Theatre@41 Monkgate, York By Helen Kelly As soon as you walked into the theatre, you were already immersed in Shakespeare’s world. The chairs were arranged […]
Hull Truck Theatre are thrilled to announce the cast for their brand-new adaptation of the enduring family favourite The Wind in The Willows this Christmas. The production, proudly supported by Hull Trains, will be on stage in Stage 1 from […]
This production will be co-directed by Katie Leckey and Emily Carhart. This duo have previously worked together on YSCP’s Loot (York Theatre Royal Studio) and Fourtold for Griffonage Theatre (Theatre@41). They promise an exciting take on Shakespeare’s shortest and possibly […]
“…turns from cheeky to chilling in a heartbeat…” The Penelopiad by Margaret Atwood, York Theatre Royal By Sean Sable When I was a teenager and just a fledgling little drama queen, I became a bit obsessed with Greek tragedy, and […]
Theatre@41 have announced the cast of their upcoming Christmas show – the stage adaptation of the classic festive story It’s a Wonderful Life. The production marks the first time this independent theatre in York has produced its own community production. […]
Next month, critically acclaimed dance company Lost Dog will be performing in York Theatre Royal’s Main House for the first time with their unique take on a classic story. Juliet & Romeo, a two-hander starring Emily Terndrup as Juliet and […]
This October (28-31), York Actors Collective return to York Theatre Royal’s Studio with The Strongbox – a powerful play about freedom and control by Stephanie Jacob. A thought-provoking three hander, the play follows the story of a mother and her […]
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