A story of oppression and resilience. Bad Lads tells the gripping and devastating true story of the boys held at Medomsley Youth Detention Centre in County Durham in the 1980s— sold to the public as a “short, sharp shock” for wayward youth, the […]
Live Theatre, Newcastle is hugely excited to announce the open call for the second North East Playwriting Award, following the huge success of previous winner Dogs On The Metro. Open to all writers over the age of 16 who are […]
Jason Williamson of the globally revered post-punk band Sleaford Mods is to make a special appearance at Newcastle’s Live Theatre for three nights only Thursday 25 to Saturday 27 September, lending his unmistakable voice to the first ever hearing of new works by the ‘brokenword’ North […]
“…a belter display of local talent…” Dogs on the Metro by Emilie Robson, Live Theatre Newcastle By Lauren Powell I need to start with a trigger/spoiler warning: this play doesn’t just have scenes of sexual violence – it is about the […]
While Adolescence is currently being referenced in Parliament and brought toschools around the country for its study of nascent male violence, one voice that remains noticeably silent in that depiction is that of the young woman herself. Live Theatre’s upcoming […]
A stellar cast has been announced for electrifying new play Dogs On The Metro which premieres at Live Theatre from Thursday 1 to Saturday 17 May 2025. Bringing North East Playwriting Award winner Emilie Robson’s drama to life are Sarah […]
“…as honest and raw as it gets…” Unruly by Vici Wreford-Sinnott, Live Theatre Newcastle By Melina Turner-Deeks Unruly is a semi-autobiographical show that embodies the fight for equality, recognition and empowerment for female disabled artists. The writing by Vici Wreford-Sinnott […]
Unruly, a groundbreaking production about the power of friendship, community, and resistance, embarks on its national tour across the UK this spring. Unruly, a bold new show written and performed by Vici Wreford-Sinnott, embarks on its highly anticipated 2025 national […]
“…evocative and as deeply human as it is disturbing…” The Moth by Paul Herzberg, Live Theatre, Newcastle By Melina Turner-Deeks The Moth is an intimate play that explores themes of race, war, redemption and legacy. The play began as a short […]
Presented by ELYSIUM THEATRE COMPANYWritten by PAUL HERZBERG “You think you know me. You don’t. So its time to talk.” 1994: a chance meeting on a train between two men, John, a black British activist and journalist and Marius, a white South […]
Live Theatre, Newcastle is thrilled to announce the premiering productions and visiting shows which will take to the Quayside theatre’s stage this Spring and Summer. The packed six months of shows is all about new and radical talent, from Ishy […]
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