What to do and see in Tyne and Wear, England: The Best Concerts & Shows

120 seat venue in the heart of Houghton le Spring! Hosting award winning Tributes & top acts from around the country! Licensed Bar

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.

Jam Jar Cinema is an intimate, inviting, friendly 3 screen venue in the heart of Whitley Bay. we proudly screen the latest Hollywood, Best of British, Upbeat Indy & Family films. We boast a cosy lounge and bar area, offering a broad selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, all available to be taken into the screens. We are run by; with and for local people and visitors to the area. We have big ambitions and an even bigger heart. Tickets are simply purchased either on-line, or at the in-house Box Office, accessible during our opening hours. The venue is also available for Private Events/Parties. Come see us at the Box Office to find out more. So whether you come to see a film, or fancy a drink in a relaxed environment, pop on down to Jam Jar Cinema. We hope to see you soon!

One of the Northeast's oldest amateur theatres, producing at least seven in-house plays per season in our two theatre spaces. Facilities include a fully-licensed bar and wheelchair access to both performance spaces. Our theatre is available to hire for both shows and private functions.

"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