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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.

Scroll to the bottom of the page for policies and general event information

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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Spoken Word workshop with Papi Jeovani

Wednesday 4th March 2026

Join local poet and spoken word artist Papi Jeovani for a dive into spoken word poetry techniques and building skills around poetry routed from our own unique voices.

Times: 5.30pm 

Age Recommendation: 16+

Price: Pay What You Feel / FREE

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Showaoke!

Wednesday 4th March 2026

It’s karaoke - but not as you know it. Forget tinny backing tracks: you’ll be accompanied live by the sensational Jen Stevens, pianist, musical genius and all-round legend.

Hosted by Carmen Silk - the lass aboot toon who loves a show tune and reigning mistress of musicals - this is a gloriously camp, joy-soaked night of singing around the piano.

Times: 7.30pm 

Age Recommendation: 16+

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

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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: 2.30pm & 7.30pm

Age Recommendation: 11+

Price: PWYF - £15

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Common Thread with Ilisha Thiru Purcell

Wednesday 11th March 2026

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

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The Reading Room

Thursday 12th March 2026

Alphabetti and Live Theatre co-host a 21st-century play reading group for all the play lovers.

Times: 5.00pm 

Age Recommendation: 16+

Price: FREE

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Alphabetti Writing Group

Thursday 12th March 2026

“Alphabetti presents our writing group! A relaxed peer led group for any skill level. Our call to action for writers seeking cosiness and community.”

Times: 5.30pm 

Age Recommendation: 16+

Price: FREE

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Amy Mason: Behold!

Thursday 12th March 2026

“thrillingly funny” ★★★★ The Scotsman

Times: 7.30pm

Age Recommendation: 16+

Price: £3-£16

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Damien McFly

Thursday 12th March 2026

Italian songwriter with a unique, raw voice and a indie-folk sound

Times: 9.00pm

Price: £3-£15

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Work in Progress:
I AM JOHNNY

Friday 13th & Saturday 14th March 2026

Lads! Are you shirkin for a gherkin?

 JOHNNYS masculinity is sweating under the pressure, so today, with his spoken wordz he'll try to change - just don't clap!

Times: 7.30pm

Age Recommendation: 16+

Price: PWYF

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InterAct Festival 2026: Joseph K

Wednesday 18th March 2026

The Northern School of Art present InterAct Festival 2026.  Across 3 evenings the students present a wide range of exciting and dynamic theatre.  The plays are performed by students from BA Acting for Stage & Screen

Times: 7.30pm 

Age Recommendation: 14+

Price: Pay What You Feel

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Jorvik

Thursday 19th to Friday 20th March 2026

A bold new immersive and interactive Viking theatre experience.

Times: 7.30pm

Age Recommendation: 18+

Price: £3-£10

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Boho Arts: Improv Club

Saturday 21st March 2026

join us for a fun night of imaginative improv where the audience helps shape the show.

Times: 7pm 

Age Recommendation: 18+

Price: £3 - £10

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Alphabetti Writing Group

Thursday 26th March 2026

“Alphabetti presents our writing group! A relaxed peer led group for any skill level. Our call to action for writers seeking cosiness and community.”

Times: 5.30pm 

Age Recommendation: 16+

Price: FREE

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Abby Govindan: Pushing 30

Thursday 2nd April 2026

Fresh off a sold-out international tour, international comedy sensation and Forbes 30 Under 30- Abby Govindan- returns to the UK with her new hour of jokes about dating, getting older, and breaking generational curses. 

Times: 7.30pm 

Age Recommendation: 14+

Price: £3 - £16

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That's Not My Name

Wednesday 8th & Thursday 9th April 2026

The borderline sellout is BACK. That’s Not My Name is 75 minutes of anti-psychiatric CARNAGE using stand up, sketch and musical comedy to challenge diagnoses and our mental health system.

Times: 7.30pm 

Age Recommendation: 16+

Price: £3 - £15

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Alphabetti Writing Group

Thursday 9th April 2026

“Alphabetti presents our writing group! A relaxed peer led group for any skill level. Our call to action for writers seeking cosiness and community.”

Times: 5.30pm 

Age Recommendation: 16+

Price: FREE

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Showaoke!

Friday 10th April 2026

It’s karaoke - but not as you know it. Forget tinny backing tracks: you’ll be accompanied live by the sensational Jen Stevens, pianist, musical genius and all-round legend.

Hosted by Carmen Silk - the lass aboot toon who loves a show tune and reigning mistress of musicals - this is a gloriously camp, joy-soaked night of singing around the piano.

Times: 7.30pm 

Age Recommendation: 16+

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

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Colosseum of Chaos

Thursday 16th - Friday 17th April 2026

Between contests (games), expect highly choreographed slapstick fight sequences, with the audience controlling the soundtrack via Alexa.

It’s ridiculous, competitive, and entirely in your hands.

Times: 2.00pm and 7.30pm

Age Recommendation: Matinee - family friendly 5+, Evening - 18+

Price: PWYF - £10

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Common Thread with Ilisha Thiru Purcell

Wednesday 22nd April 2026

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

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Alphabetti Writing Group

Thursday 23rd April 2026

“Alphabetti presents our writing group! A relaxed peer led group for any skill level. Our call to action for writers seeking cosiness and community.”

Times: 5.30pm 

Age Recommendation: 16+

Price: FREE

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Post Traumatic Slay Disorder

Wednesday 22nd - Thursday 23rd April 2026

Kit has a fresh diagnosis, PTSD. Living in a generation that navigates mental illness through TikTok, Kit is THE main character and sitting with her demons has never been cuter.

Times: 7.30pm

Age Recommendation: 14+

Price: £3-£15

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Nadav Tabak

Friday 24th April 2026

Nadav Tabak creates a powerful solo show blending live guitar, percussion, looping and electronic textures. The result is a tribal-cinematic trance experience that feels part concert, part ritual, part dancefloor celebration.

Times: 7.30pm

Price: £3-£10

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Hold The Line

Wednesday 29th April - Saturday 2nd May 2026

A comedy-drama about a health adviser facing the shift from hell when a patient unexpectedly dies during a routine assessment over the phone. Who's to blame, what consequences will there be?

Times: 7.30pm and 2.00pm Saturday Matinee

Age Recommendation: 12+

Price: PWYF-£15

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Gavin Fairhall Lever

Wednesday 6th May 2026

A stunning explosion of colourful contemporary folk, combining the joyful tumble of Celtic trad, melodic warmth, vibrant rhythmic invention and the subtle expressivity of jazz harmony

Times: 8.15pm

Price: £3-£10

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Alphabetti Writing Group

Thursday 7th May 2026

“Alphabetti presents our writing group! A relaxed peer led group for any skill level. Our call to action for writers seeking cosiness and community.”

Times: 5.30pm 

Age Recommendation: 16+

Price: FREE

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Split Ends

Wednesday 13th & Thursday 14th May 2026

The critically acclaimed tragi-comedy follows the story of a woman who falls in love with a Vacuum. This ‘Sarah Kane Rave’ explores control and abusive power disguised as love.

Times: 7.30pm 

Age Recommendation: 18+

Price: £3 - £15

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Geet Northern Show

Wednesday 20th May 2026

Geet Northern Show welcomes the biggest stars from the North onto it’s busted sofa for THE comedy sketch show

Times: 7.30pm

Age Recommendation: 18+

Price: £3 - £10

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Alphabetti Writing Group

Thursday 21st May 2026

“Alphabetti presents our writing group! A relaxed peer led group for any skill level. Our call to action for writers seeking cosiness and community.”

Times: 5.30pm 

Age Recommendation: 16+

Price: FREE

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Ayoade Bamgboye: Swings and Roundabouts

Friday 22nd May 2026

The critically acclaimed debut show about suffering (and smiling) from Nigerian stand-up Ayoade Bamgboye.

 Winner: Best Newcomer - Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2025

Times: 7.30pm

Age Recommendation: 16+

Price: £3-£16

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Alphabetti Writing Group

Thursday 4th June 2026

“Alphabetti presents our writing group! A relaxed peer led group for any skill level. Our call to action for writers seeking cosiness and community.”

Times: 5.30pm 

Age Recommendation: 16+

Price: FREE

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Showaoke!

Friday 5th June 2026

It’s karaoke - but not as you know it. Forget tinny backing tracks: you’ll be accompanied live by the sensational Jen Stevens, pianist, musical genius and all-round legend.

Hosted by Carmen Silk - the lass aboot toon who loves a show tune and reigning mistress of musicals - this is a gloriously joy-soaked night of singing around the piano.

Times: 7.30pm 

Age Recommendation: 16+

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

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Alphabetti Writing Group

Thursday 18th June 2026

“Alphabetti presents our writing group! A relaxed peer led group for any skill level. Our call to action for writers seeking cosiness and community.”

Times: 5.30pm 

Age Recommendation: 16+

Price: FREE

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Alphabetti Writing Group

Thursday 2nd July 2026

“Alphabetti presents our writing group! A relaxed peer led group for any skill level. Our call to action for writers seeking cosiness and community.”

Times: 5.30pm 

Age Recommendation: 16+

Price: FREE

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Alphabetti Writing Group

Thursday 16th July 2026

“Alphabetti presents our writing group! A relaxed peer led group for any skill level. Our call to action for writers seeking cosiness and community.”

Times: 5.30pm 

Age Recommendation: 16+

Price: FREE

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Alphabetti Writing Group

Thursday 30th July 2026

“Alphabetti presents our writing group! A relaxed peer led group for any skill level. Our call to action for writers seeking cosiness and community.”

Times: 5.30pm 

Age Recommendation: 16+

Price: FREE

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Eliot Smith: Return

Thursday 3rd December 2026

An Evening Celebrating 15 Years of Eliot Smith Dance

Times: 7.30pm

Age Recommendation: 12+

Price: £26-£30

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

 

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Arts Council England
Community Foundation, Newcastle Culture Investment Fund Supported by Newcastle City Council
The Barbour Foundation
Esmee Fairburn Foundation

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Fagus Anstruther Memorial Trust

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