Top 10 Concerts & Shows in Newcastle upon Tyne, England

From its base on Newcastle’s quayside, Live Theatre produces work as varied and diverse as the audiences it engages with. To do this it:• Creates and performs new plays of world class quality• Finds and develops creative talent• Unlocks the potential of young people through theatre.Founded in 1973, the theatre was transformed in 2007 via a £5.5million redevelopment. The result is a beautifully restored and refurbished complex of five Grade II listed buildings with state-of-the-art facilities in a unique historical setting, including a 160 seat cabaret style theatre, a studio theatre, renovated rehearsal rooms, a series of dedicated writer’s rooms as well as a thriving café and bar. In 2013 Live Theatre celebrates 40 years of making plays. A special year-long relationship with Port of Tyne to support its 40th anniversary programme recognises Live Theatre’s own strong connections to the river, the Port and the trading heritage of the region.Live Theatre is grateful for the support of Arts Council England and Newcastle City Council.

You supply the suggestions. They supply the laughs! The Suggestibles improv comedy group performs at The Stand Comedy Club the third Thursday of every month (December varies). The six-strong cast takes suggestions from the audience to inspire scenes, sketches and songs. If you like Who's Line is it Anyway? You'll love the Suggestibles! The night is different to stand-up. It's theatrical with a friendly, party atmos. If you can't make a Thursday night at the Stand, Google 'The Suggestibles' - they play many other nights at clubs and theatres about town. The Stand Comedy Club is in central Newcastle, serving up top comedy and bistro food seven days/nights a week. Entrance to the basement comedy club is via the Stand Bistro, with an 'accessible' entrance to the side, and a terrace to the rear. The Suggestibles: "One of the hottest comedy tickets in the Northeast' The Guardian. As seen in The Times Top 5 Comedy Nights Out Nationwide.

You supply the suggestions. They supply the laughs! The Suggestibles improv comedy group plays The Cumberland Arms the first Saturday each month (July & December varies). The Suggestibles have been pulling crowds to the upstairs venue of this real ale pub since 2004. The six-strong cast takes suggestions from the audience to inspire scenes, sketches and songs. If you like Who's Line is it Anyway? You'll love the Suggestibles! The night is very different to stand-up. It's theatrical with a friendly, party atmos. The Cumberland Arms is a short walk from Newcastle's quayside, (nearest metro is Byker) with wonderful views from its huge beer garden and B&B rooms. A real ale pub, with snug fires, friendly folk, and a warm welcome.

"Alphabetti is a hidden gem of Newcastle" Customer We're an intimate 80 venue, cafe, bar and second hand bookshop. We create, produce and program new original work across the performing arts including theatre, comedy, music and poetry - we have a small and affordable bar serving cocktails, local ales and selection of bottles to accompany your evenings entertainment. We're currently only open when there is an event on so please do check out our website for full listings. Here is just a few things people have said about us: "Alphabetti is a very welcome addition to Newcastle's culture scene, and it deserves our support and applause." GiggleBeats "Original, off the wall & clever." BBC Radio 4 Producer

Welcome to the roaring 20's! Home of cool jazz and cabaret. A world of slick style and hard liquor! Prohibition Cabaret Bar is the award winning home of all things entertainment for performers and audiences alike. Built specifically to provide a stage for variety, cabaret, music hall and vaudeville acts from the region and beyond for audiences far and wide. Not to mention our fully equipped private hire facilities. Prohibition was moved from the original railway arch premises - lock, stock and two oak-smoked barrels, to the former Jazz Cafe premises of Newcastle's famous Pink Lane in January 2019. Why don't you come on in and join us! ~ Mitch

We're an arts venue and cafe in Gosforth, Newcastle which is home to, and run by, Liberdade Community Development Trust, a charity that works with people with learning disabilities and autism, giving them a place to belong, work and get involved in the arts and their community GCT is a truly inclusive space for performance, music, cinema, at the heart of the community; and, as a charity, every penny you spend in our cafe or donate supports us and the work we do. View our full Covid-19 risk assessment and safety measures here https://www.gosforthcivictheatre.co.uk/covid-19-safety

Newcastle Arts Centre Limited was founded as an Arts Development company in 1981.We are 9 buildings around a central courtyard, including a bespoke picture framer, details art shop, The Craftshop for orignal handmade ceramics and lots more, 2000 sq ft Gallery, Gallery Cafe serving a wide selection of drinks and great homemade food, and not forgetting the Black Swan, our cellar bar and venue, available for hire most nights of the week for partys and weddings and more..we are open Mon - Fri 9am - 5.30pm, Saturdays 9am - 5pm, Closed Sundays and Bank Holidays. The Black Swan is open to the public on Fridays from 7.30pm - 12 midnight with Salsa in the main venue ( the bar is free entry, there is an entry fee for the salsa, this includes dance lessons).

Purpose built comedy club open 7 days a week in the heart of Newcastle. We host regular touring comedy from the biggest names on the comedy circuit. On Wednesday nights we host our famous Red Raw (beginners night) developing the stars of the future and our Weekend Shows(Thurs - Sat)feature 5 acts over 2 hours. If comedy and a good bottle of wine is for you then look no further. Locally sourced home cooked food is available in the venue as well as our Bar. Please not we do not take bookings from Stag and Hen Parties.

Northern Stage is an exciting, dynamic powerhouse of theatre and creativity in the heart of Newcastle. Bold and ambitious theatre, sunny family shows, a raft of participatory work and a cracking cafe bar; you'll find them all here.