Cafe & Bar
Origami Flower Making
Available now until May 4th
Discover the artistry of origami by joining us for our ongoing craft event for the upcoming theatre show, "hope is a 4 letter word” written by gobscure.
Time: Drop-in anytime during bar opening hours
Tickets: Free to access
Age: Suitable for all ages
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Main Theatre
hope is a 4 letter word
Showing now until May 4th
Twisted humour that liberates you from imprisonment, mixed with explosions of childlike wonder, beauty, and freedom, results in a magical, joyous, poetic, political, and likely snowy concoction of love and rage.
Time: 7.30pm Tuesday to Saturday and 1pm Saturday Matinees
Tickets: Pay What You Feel until 20th April, £15 until May 4th (concessions available)
Age: Suitable for ages 16+
Access: This show will be relaxed on Saturdays at 1pm, Captioned on Wednesday 24th of April and Audio Described on Wednesday 1st of May
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Theatre
Ilisha Thiru Purcell: 24 Hour Challenge
Showing Tuesday 23rd until Thursday 25th of April
A commission for this brilliant artist to create a short piece in reaction to our hope is a 4 letter word by gobscure in 24 hours! What's she going to create?
Time: Showing right after the main show
Tickets: Free with a ticket to the main show
Age: Suitable for ages 16+
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Theatre
Winning Response Piece to hope is a 4 letter word
Showing Tuesday 30th April until Thursday 2nd May
The winning script from our response writing competition to hope is a 4 letter word
Time: Showing right after the main show
Tickets: Free with a ticket to the main show
Age: Suitable for ages 16+
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Theatre (Stand Up)
Kelly Edgar: I don't think you're ready for this, Kelly
Showing Friday 3rd May
Join Kelly Edgar as they explore the perplexing duality of being both juvenile and past it all at once - because let's face it, it's not a good look.
Time: Doors at 9pm with prompt start
Tickets: £10 with concessions available
Age: Suitable for ages 16+
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LIVE on the d'Addario Stage
Club Paradise: The Neighbourhood Sessions
Friday 10th of May
The North East indie rock outfit will strip back their synth-laden 80s esque anthems back to basics, with a set that's honest and ready for a more intimate setting, sharing songs from their back catalogue as never heard before.
Time: Doors at 7.30pm
Tickets: £10 with concessions available
Age: Suitable for ages 18+
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Alphabetti Theatre Presents
Cult Cinema Club: Gaza Surf Club
Saturday 11th May
Trapped in “the world’s largest open-air prison” and ruled by war, a new generation is drawn to the beaches. Sick of occupation and political gridlock, they find their own personal freedom in the waves of the Mediterranean - they are the surfers of Gaza.
Time: 1pm & 5pm
Tickets: £5
Age: Suitable for ages 12+
Theatre
Sardines & Personal Best
Showing Thursday 23rd & Friday 24th of May
Alphabetti Presents a double header of short plays from some of the North East's most exciting new playwrights, Emily Ash & Jude Nelson, scored by award-winning folk artist, Ruth Lyon.
Time: Doors at 7.30pm with prompt start
Tickets: £15 with concessions available
Age: Suitable for ages 14+
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Theatre
The Death & Life of All of Us
Showing Tuesday 18th & Wednesday 19th of June
Mixing documentary footage, storytelling and live music, The Death & Life of All of Us is a funny and poignant exploration of family secrets, shame and embracing our imperfections.
Time: Doors at 7.30pm with prompt start
Tickets: £15 with concessions available
Age: Suitable for ages 12+
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Theatre (Stand Up)
Laura Lexx: Slinky
Showing Thursday 17th October
Join multi award winning stand up star and viral sensation, Laura Lexx (Live at the Apollo, Mock the Week, Hypothetical, The Now Show) with her highly anticipated UK Tour, Slinky.
Time: Doors at 8pm with prompt start
Tickets: £15 with concessions available
Age: Suitable for ages 16+
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Covid-19 Policy
Face coverings are no longer mandatory in the venue but are encouraged. We are now selling to full capacity for all performances. If you or someone you have been in close proximity with has Covid-19 symptoms please do not visit the theatre.
New Work
We often show new work, work-in-progress and previews. Please note that the majority of these scripts will be in development during the rehearsal process, and we are often unable to finalise content warnings and running time when tickets go on sale. Finalised content warnings and run time will kept updated on the website, so please check back before your visit if you need this information.
Pay What You Feel
We sometimes offer a 'Pay What You Feel' option for some shows, this means you can come and watch the show and simply pay what you feel the show was worth after but, most importantly, what you can afford.