Dracula - The Radio Play
2025-01-13 00:00 - 2025-01-18 23:59 (Europe/London) | The Little Theatre Gateshead, 1-4 Saltwell View, Gateshead, NE8 4JS
A novel radio play retelling of the classic Bram Stoker novel. A story set to chill your bones in the setting of a live radio studio. When Lucy Westenra is afflicted with a terrible sickness leading to her death and transformation only the great vampire hunter Van Helsing can shed light on events and save Mina Harker from the same fate.

Steptoe and Son - Live!
2025-01-25 19:30 | The Little Theatre Gateshead, 1-4 Saltwell View, Gateshead, NE8 4JS
You wouldn’t think it was possible for this ‘rag and boning’ duo to still be at it after all this time, but here they are! Albert is still a dirty old man and Harold is as pretentious as ever! Come and join Steptoe & Son for all the hilarious conflict that our four classic episodes have to offer! See your favourite moments from the smash hit BBC television series, being performed for you live on stage – just make sure you don’t step in a present from Hercules the horse on your way in…

The Roy Orbison Experience
2025-01-31 19:30
Join award winning vocalist Oliver Harris and the Roy Orbison Experience as we journey to the rockabilly Sun Record years, his chart topping 60s hits, right through to the Traveling Wilburys era, as we pay tribute to the Caruso of Rock and Roll, The Big O’ – Roy Orbison

The Vicar of Dibley
2025-02-10 00:00 - 2025-02-15 23:59 | The Little Theatre Gateshead, 1-4 Saltwell View, Gateshead, NE8 4JS
A stage adaptation by Ian Gower and Paul CarpenterBased on the original TV seriesWritten by Richard Curtis and Paul Mayhew-ArcherProduced by Tiger Aspect Productions.

Dead Ringer
2025-03-10 00:00 - 2025-03-15 23:59 | The Little Theatre Gateshead, 1-4 Saltwell View, Gateshead, NE8 4JS
A political thriller set around a fictional general election in 1980s Britain. When the popular prime minister dies the night before the general election, rather than risking loss of power two cabinet ministers concoct an elaborate ruse to maintain the status quo. But is it all it seems?

Steel Magnolias
2025-04-07 00:00 - 2025-04-12 23:59 | The Little Theatre Gateshead, 1-4 Saltwell View, Gateshead, NE8 4JS
This beautiful comedy-drama depicts daily life and gossip in small-town Louisiana from the view of a beauty parlour set across a three-year period. Friendship forges the strongest connections between a group of women through the highs and lows of life, giving purpose when hope seems to be lost.

The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen's Guild Dramatic Society Murder Mystery
2025-04-30 00:00 - 2025-05-03 23:59 | The Little Theatre Gateshead, 1-4 Saltwell View, Gateshead, NE8 4JS
The ladies of the Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Towns Women’s Guild are nothing if not ambitious! Four of them, or five if you count Gordon the stage manager who is pressed into service after an unfortunate incident with a spotlight leaves one of the ladies incapacitated, play fourteen roles! What could possibly go wrong? The answer is – everything! This hilarious farce rivals the Whitehall farces of the sixties and the more contemporary ‘The Play that goes wrong’ to provide an evening full of belly laughs. A string of murders at Checkmate Manor leaves the audience guessing who the perpetrator is. Add in a space age fashion show, a prize for the guessing the murderer and free fudge, what more could you ask? Who has the most to gain? Who will survive the carnage? Can Inspector O’Reilly solve the crime? Come along and put your sleuthing skills to the test whilst wiping the tears of laughter from your face!

The Great British Bake Off Musical
2025-05-13 00:00 - 2025-05-17 23:59 | The Little Theatre Gateshead, 1-4 Saltwell View, Gateshead, NE8 4JS
Everyone’s favourite baking show is now a joyous and hilarious musical.

Book, Music and Lyrics by Jake Brunger and Pippa Cleary

The Great British Bake Off television programme produced by Love Productions Original Theme Music by Tom Howe

The Great British Bake Off is a registered trade mark of Love Productions Ltd.

Originally produced in London at the Noel Coward Theatre by Mark Goucher Productions

This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International All authorised performance materials are also supplied by MTI www.mtishows.co.uk

Pressure
2025-06-09 00:00 - 2025-06-14 23:59 | The Little Theatre Gateshead, 1-4 Saltwell View, Gateshead, NE8 4JS
Pressure by David Haig

Discover the rarely told story of why D-Day happened on 6 June 1944 in this dramatisation of real events set in Southwick House, the Headquarters of the Allied Expeditionary Force. This play follows the 72 hours up to the launch of forces for D-Day and the critical decisions meteorologists had to make that could win or lose World War II.

Come From Away
2025-06-25 00:00 - 2025-06-28 23:59 | The Little Theatre Gateshead, 1-4 Saltwell View, Gateshead, NE8 4JS
Come From Away chronicles the real-life experiences of the people of Gander, Newfoundland, and the almost 7000 airline passengers who were forced to land there when US air space was closed on September 11, 2001.

Twelve actors tell the story of both the Islanders and the Plane People, revealing the fear and uncertainty that came with the terrorist attacks – as well as the profound generosity and compassion of strangers.

While some characters and stories are an amalgamation of several people and experiences, others are grounded in true people, such as Captain Beverly Bass, the first female captain for American Airlines; Kevin Tuerff and Kevin Jung, the couple from LA; and Nick and Diane, the couple who met in Gander.

Dead of Night
2025-07-21 00:00 - 2025-07-26 23:59 | The Little Theatre Gateshead, 1-4 Saltwell View, Gateshead, NE8 4JS
Dead of Night by Peter Whalley

Jack has just been acquitted of manslaughter, and regales his girlfriend Maggie and their neighbours with a disparaging account of the trial. According to the evidence (most of it Jack’s), the victim, Philip Mercer, had broken in late at night, and, on being confronted by Jack, produced a gun which Jack got hold of during the ensuing struggle and then used to kill Mercer.

A clear case of self-defence. Or was it?

Art
2025-09-08 00:00 - 2025-09-13 23:59 | The Little Theatre Gateshead, 1-4 Saltwell View, Gateshead, NE8 4JS
Art by Yazmina Reza, translated by Christopher Hampton

Serge has bought a modern painting for a huge sum of money. Marc hates it and cannot believe that a friend of his could possibly want such a work. Yvan attempts, unsuccessfully, to placate both sides.

If your friendship is based on tacit mutual agreement, what happens when one person does something completely different and unexpected?

Hobson's Choice
2025-10-06 00:00 - 2025-10-11 23:59 | The Little Theatre Gateshead, 1-4 Saltwell View, Gateshead, NE8 4JS
Hobson’s Choice by Harold Brighouse

The youngest daughters of curmudgeonly bootmaker Hobson, are anxious to marry. They have eligible suitors who must wait to pop the question until eldest daughter, practical-minded Maggie, is promised in marriage. Maggie, however, has other plans.

Steptoe & Son - Live!
2025-11-01 19:30 | The Little Theatre Gateshead, 1-4 Saltwell View, Gateshead, NE8 4JS

Skylight
2025-11-10 00:00 - 2025-11-15 23:59 | The Little Theatre Gateshead, 1-4 Saltwell View, Gateshead, NE8 4JS
Skylight by David Hare

David Hare’s intensely clear-sighted and compassionate play, about reconnected lovers who consider resurrecting their relationship.

Skylight won The Guardian’s coveted Best New Play Award in 2015.

West End Stories - Magic of the Musicals
2025-11-21 09:30 - 10:00 | The Little Theatre Gateshead, 1-4 Saltwell View, Gateshead, NE8 4JS
We all love the Musicals and especially those Classics!

From the heart-wrenching ballads of “Les Misérables,” the upbeat and jazzy tunes of “Chicago,” or the whimsical magic of “Wicked,” each performance is designed to captivate and entertain you.

Not forgetting the favourites from The Greatest Showman, Hairspray, Miss Saigon, Hamilton & West Side Story – each track is handpicked especially for you.

Join the captivating voices of London’s West End performer Sandy Smith, along with the beautiful vocals and harmonies of Sophie Mairi and special guest, Glen Townsend as they take you on a journey through some of the most iconic Musicals of all time.

This incredible show includes some of the greatest musical songs ever recorded such as This Is Me, Bring Him Home, Defying Gravity, plus many, many more, all you which you will all love and remember.

This show is suitable for the whole family

A Celebration of Northern Soul & Motown - Belle Voix Trio
2025-11-22 19:30 - 22:00 | The Little Theatre Gateshead, 1-4 Saltwell View, Gateshead, NE8 4JS
Belle Voix are a stunning female trio bringing the timeless sounds of Motown & Northern Soul & featuring over 30 iconic hits including Red Light Spells Danger, The Supremes, Do I Love you (Indeed I do), Tainted Love, Ain’t No Mountain High Enough, just to name a few.

Starring Sandy Smith, Sophie Mairi and Briony Gunn, whose credits include London’s West End, Cruise Liners and Luxury Hotels, the trio deliver a powerful, soul-stirring performance that will have audiences dancing and singing along.

This unforgettable production promises to take you on a journey through some of the most beloved songs in the music industry.

Once you’ve heard it through the grapevine about this show, your love of the music will lift you higher & higher.

Rudolph Saves the Day
2025-12-06 00:00 - 2025-12-07 23:59 | The Little Theatre Gateshead, 1-4 Saltwell View, Gateshead, NE8 4JS
Rudolph Saves the Day written by Lorna Watson

This delightful Christmas play is designed especially for children aged 3-8. It’s full of festive fun, singalong songs and no “baddies” to worry about, all in a relaxed atmosphere.

Every child will meet Santa and receive a small memento of their visit.

Running time approximately 30 minutes, followed by a meeting with Santa Claus!

Goldilocks and the Three Bears
2025-12-10 00:00 - 2025-12-31 23:59 | The Little Theatre Gateshead, 1-4 Saltwell View, Gateshead, NE8 4JS
If you go down in Saltwell Woods Today you’re sure of a big surprise!Join Dame Bella Bigtop in the biggest little panto right on your doorstep for Christmas 2025!

Micky Glamz
2026-05-02 19:30 | The Little Theatre Gateshead, 1-4 Saltwell View, Gateshead, NE8 4JS
Step back in time and relive the hits of the 70’s with Micky Glamz 70’s Time Machine. Songs by The Sweet, T.Rex, Bay City Rollers, Bowie, Slade, Alice Cooper, Queen, Mud, Shawaddywaddy and many more

Tubeway Days
2026-08-08 19:30 - 22:30 | The Little Theatre Gateshead, 1-4 Saltwell View, Gateshead, NE8 4JS
Tubeway Days are the UK’s best and only officially endorsed trubute show for the electronic legend that is GARY NUMAN.

Returning to The Little Theatre in Gateshead, Tubeway Days will take you on a journey back to 1979/80 when Numan was a global sensation.

As the man himself said “Honestly! What you are doing is fantastic!” – GARY NUMAN 2025

Tommy Cooper:Have I Got Time For More?
2027-01-23 19:30 | The Little Theatre Gateshead, 1-4 Saltwell View, Gateshead, NE8 4JS
With permission from John Miles on behalf of the Tommy Cooper estateProduced by Daniel Lewis

A brand new production from the guys that brought you Steptoe & Son!

Tommy Cooper, one of the greatest ever comedians, is back! Expertly performed by Phil Hoyles – the UK’s number one impersonator – he brings you all of the ‘tom’-foolery, jokes, songs, laughs, magic, failed magic, and energy, that the original funnyman presented all those years ago!

Renowned theatre magazine The Stage describes Phil’s portrayal as “a carbon copy in look, voice and humour” and “as near to the genuine article as you can get”!

He’s got the height, the laugh and the Fez – all we need is you! Come along and join us for a trip down memory lane, a jolly good laugh and an evening of belly-aching nostalgia.

This show is being produced by Cattle Productions Ltd. who have a distinguished reputation in the revival and recreation of classic comedy, ensuring that these true icons are never forgotten.

We are also supporting local charity Tiny Lives Special Care Babies from the proceeds.
