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What's On

Alphabetti Theatre is buzzing with theatre, comedy, music, arts and more! Check back here for our most up-to-date listings including Pay What You Feel shows, Accessible shows and Family Friendly events.

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At Sea

Saturday 16th to Saturday 23rd August 2025

"What was lost, can be found" A fantastical puppet adventure

Times: Various

Age Recommendation: 6+

Price: 16th - 20th August PWYF, 21st - 23rd August £3-£10

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Alphabetti Writing Group

Thursday 4th September 2025

By popular demand, Alphabetti presents our writing group! Our call to action for writers seeking cosiness and community.

Times: 5pm-7pm

Age Recommendation: 16+

Price: FREE

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J P Worsfold with support from Dean Parker and Marina Josephina

Friday 5th September 2025

J P Worsfold brings his mesmerising folk pop sounds back to Newcastle

Times: 8pm

Age Recommendation: 16+

Price: £3-£10

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Spilt Milk Casino Video Launch & Headline Show

Saturday 6th September 2025

Newcastle based Indie rock band

Times: 7.30pm

Age Recommendation: 16+

Price: £3-£10

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Showaoke

7.30pm Thursday 11th September 2025

​After a well-earned summer holiday, Showaoke is back for the autumn and ready to get your toes tapping and your vocal cords warmed up!

Times: 7.30pm

Age Recommendation: 16+

FREE (donations welcomed and needed) please book in advance if you can

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Mr Funbles’ Sunday Portal

Saturday 13th September 2025

​The alternative comedy variety show keeps returning (on a Saturday…)!

Times: 7.30pm

Age Recommendation: 18+

Price: Pay What You Feel

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Common Thread with Ilisha Thiru Purcell: Welcome, Writing Home and Safety’

Wednesday 17th September 2025

​An evening of sharing stories and creative writing. Scratching creative itches in pursuit of our own common thread.

Times: 5:30pm

Age Recommendation: 16+

Price: Free (Booking Essential)

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Yen

Wednesday 17th to Saturday 20th September 2025

Love is dangerous. An explosive drama exploring childhood without boundaries. Winner of the 2013 Bruntwood Prize for Playwriting.

Times: 7.30pm

Age Recommendation: 16+

Price: £3-£15

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​Write Yourself - an autobiographical playwriting workshop for BESEA creatives

Thursday 18th September 2025

A Playwriting workshop as a wraparound event to In The Beginning Woman Was The Sun

Times: 5.30pm - 7.30pm

Age Recommendation: 18+

Free to Attend (must book in advance)

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Alphabetti Writing Group

Thursday 18th September 2025

By popular demand, Alphabetti presents our writing group! Our call to action for writers seeking cosiness and community.

Times: 5pm-7pm

Age Recommendation: 16+

Price: FREE

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In The Beginning Woman Was The Sun

Thursday 25th and Friday 26th September 2025

A surreal, witty quest to find history’s iconic Japanese women.

Times: 7.30pm

Age Recommendation: 16+

Price: £3-£15

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In The Beginning Woman Was The Sun - - BESEA Community Mixer

Thursday 25Th September 2025

A social mixer as a wraparound event to In The Beginning Woman Was The Sun

Times: 9pm

Age Recommendation: 18+

Price: £Free to Attend (must book in advance)

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Nought Percent Club

Saturday 27th  September 2025

Where the beats are smooth, the vibes are high, and the cake is always on point. No booze, just energy!

Times: 7.30pm

Age Recommendation: 16+

Price: £3-£10

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Showaoke

Friday 3rd October 2025

​After a well-earned summer holiday, Showaoke is back for the autumn and ready to get your toes tapping and your vocal cords warmed up!

Times: 7.30pm

Age Recommendation: 16+

FREE (donations welcomed and needed) please book in advance if you can

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Matt Stalker & Fables with support from Nev Clay

Saturday 4th October 2025

Lyrical, dynamic indie folk music

Times: 7.30pm

Age Recommendation: 12+

Price: £3-£10

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Suthering with support TBA

Thursday 9th October 2025

Powerful songwriting with traditional folk influences, Suthering offer an authentic and engaging performance of self-penned songs for our times.

Times: 7.30pm

Age Recommendation: 16+

Price: FREE

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Common Thread with Ilisha Thiru Purcell: Welcome, Writing Home and Safety’

Wednesday 15th October 2025

​An evening of sharing stories and creative writing. Scratching creative itches in pursuit of our own common thread.

Times: 5:30pm

Age Recommendation: 16+

Price: Free (Booking Essential)

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Father JC’s Holy Show

Thursday 16th & Friday 17th October 2025

Father JC - the Irish Drag Priest with mass appeal is taking a divine pilgrimage across the nation, bringing his big mass to the masses               

Times: 7.30pm

Age Recommendation: 14+

Price: £3-£15

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Hasbian

Thursday 23rd October

A new queer comedy based on real 00's teenage diaries!

Times: 7.30pm

Age Recommendation: 16+

Price: £3-£15

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Milo Edwards: How Revolting! Sorry To Offend

Friday 24th October 2025

Milo isn’t posh or fancy – despite what you may think

Times: 7.30pm

Age Recommendation: 16+

Price: £3-£16

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Common Thread with Ilisha Thiru Purcell: Welcome, Writing Home and Safety’

Wednesday 12th November 2025

​An evening of sharing stories and creative writing. Scratching creative itches in pursuit of our own common thread.

Times: 5:30pm

Age Recommendation: 16+

Price: Free (Booking Essential)

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Showaoke

Thursday 27th November 2025

​After a well-earned summer holiday, Showaoke is back for the autumn and ready to get your toes tapping and your vocal cords warmed up!

Times: 7.30pm

Age Recommendation: 16+

FREE (donations welcomed and needed) please book in advance if you can

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Josienne Clarke & The Deluded – Far From Nowhere

Friday 28th November 2025

Far From Nowhere – the astonishing new album from Josienne Clarke. 

A night of live music and film.

Times: 7.30pm

Age Recommendation: 18+

Price: £3-£18

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The Mighty Goddess

Thursday 4th December 2025

Goddess myths, X-rated stories, spells and songs for adults only!

Times: 7.30pm

Age Recommendation: 18+

Price: £3-£10

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There Will Be Tinsel

Wednesday 10th December 2025

Christmas poems and stories: the perfect night out in December

Times: 7.30pm

Age Recommendation: 14+

Price: £3-£15

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Our Little Hour

Thursday 5th to Saturday 7th March 2026

A powerfully compelling and hauntingly beautiful musical telling the true-life story of resilience, courage and pioneering achievement in the face of adversity 

Times: 7.30pm

Age Recommendation: 11+

Price: £3-£15

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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.

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Opening Hours 
We are open 11am - 10pm Wednesday - Friday and 6pm-10pm on Saturdays
 

Address
Alphabetti Theatre, St James Boulevard, Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom NE1 4HP
 

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Get in Touch

Phone 
0191 261 9125. Our phone lines are open Monday-Tuesday: 10 - 6
Wednesday - Friday: 10 - 10
Saturday: 6 - 10
 

Email
enquiries@alphabettitheatre.co.uk
 

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Good Boy Rex the Theatre Dog
Arts Council England
Community Foundation, Newcastle Culture Investment Fund Supported by Newcastle City Council
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The Barbour Foundation
Esmee Fairburn Foundation

With thanks to the
Fagus Anstruther Memorial Trust

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