“…an intense roller-coaster that left me wanting more…” The Departure by Tom A. Wells, Alphabetti Theatre By Melina Turner-Deeks Alphabetti is my absolute favourite theatre in the North-East. This award-winning, independent venue is not-for-profit and aims to make theatre accessible […]
Meet Phoebe: a journalist and the queen of lists. On her fridge, her mirror, all over her hands and…everywhere. One day a pink, fluffy monster appears under her duvet. Why then is she suddenly listing all the ways she might […]
“…brilliant…this is a true must-see…” Hold the Line by Sam MacGregor, Alphabetti Theatre By Lauren Powell Hold the Line is a perfect example of what I enjoy about theatre; it is a must-see. Everything about it was spot on (with […]
“…be present—really lock in and actually listen. You shouldn’t have to pretend…” Sam MacGregor on NHS calls, acting, and coming home to Newcastle By Sean Sable Actor-writer Sam MacGregor has spent the last six years taking calls for NHS 111 […]
Most people think of NHS 111 as the number you call for minor ailments – a twisted ankle, a high temperature, a late-night worry – but for the people on the other end of the line, the stakes can be […]
Alphabetti Theatre – Newcastle’s award-winning home for fringe performance, artist development and creative community – today announces its Spring 2026 season, alongside plans for a shift in programming focus and relaunch in early 2027. The Spring season showcases the venue’s […]
“…if I find a show I am more moved by this year, I’ll be surprised… it was perfect…” We’re Not Getting A Dog by Sam Freeman, Alphabetti Theatre By Lauren Powell We’re Not Getting a Dog, a show with minimal […]
“…delightful, queer joy-filled chaos…” A Queermas Carol by Mack & Mama Rhi, Alphabetti Theatre By Lauren Powell On Saturday night I donned my gayest apparel and went down to Alphabetti to watch the final night of A Queermas Carol (The […]
A brand-new cabaret-inspired adaptation of A Christmas Carol comes to Alphabetti Theatre in December 2025, re-telling the world’s most familiar festive story in a manner that we can guarantee you have never seen before! This December, A Queermas Carol, an […]
“…Sophie Clay… flawlessly juxtaposes vulnerability and tenderness with strength and independence…” Grimm by Evangeline Henderson, Alphabetti Theatre By Melina Turner-Deeks Get ready to be transported to Grimsby’s post-heyday fishing life in Evangeline Henderson’s Grimm. This production offers a glimpse into the […]
“An exceptional performance…” Yen by Anna Jordan, Alphabetti Theatre By Melina Turner-Deeks Alphabetti Theatre is an award-winning theatre with the community at its heart. Situated in the centre of Newcastle, the theatre is one-of-a-kind in its commitment to making the […]
A decade after its critically acclaimed premiere at the Royal Exchange in 2015, Anna Jordan’s (Succession, One Day) smash hit play, Yen, returns to the North of England from 3-20 September. Hench is sixteen, Bobbie is thirteen. They live alone […]
“…a rough charm…that the audience truly appreciated…” Ghost by Tête à Tête: The Opera Festival, Alphabetti Theatre By Lauren Powell I saw Ghost as part of the Tête à Tête: The Opera Festival tour. They spent two days in Newcastle and it […]
Ophera presents GHOST Ghost is a new electronica-opera touring to Newcastle as part of Tête à Tête Festival on Saturday the 28th June 2025 at Alphabetti Theatre. Imagine an opera without an opera house, an orchestra, expensive backdrops, and a […]
Life. It’s raw, it’s real, and there’s karaoke. Award-winning Hull-based theatre company Silent Uproar Productions (A Super Happy Story About Feeling Super Sad; Dead Girls Rising) presents Shit Life Crisis, a brand new sing-along karaoke play about survival and the […]
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