BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Little Theatre Gateshead - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://littletheatregateshead.co.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Little Theatre Gateshead REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20230326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20231029T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20230101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240619T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240622T235959 DTSTAMP:20260404T094157 CREATED:20240215T065121Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240215T065121Z UID:393-1718755200-1719100799@littletheatregateshead.co.uk SUMMARY:Priscilla Queen of the Desert - The Musical DESCRIPTION:Book by Stephan Elliott and Allan ScottBased on the Latent Image/Specific Films Motion PictureDistributed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc. \n\n\n\nPack up your wigs\, heels and all the glitter and feathers you can find\, because the iconic\, joyous and award-winning musical PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT is coming to the Little Theatre Gateshead this June! \n\n\n\nBased on the smash-hit movie\, PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT is the heartwarming\, uplifting adventure of three friends\, Tick\, Bernadette and Adam\, a glamorous Sydney-based performing trio who agree to take their show to the middle of the Australian outback. They hop aboard a battered old bus (nicknamed Priscilla) searching for love and friendship and end up finding more than they ever imagined.With more glitz and glamour than ever of our shows before\, this show-stopping musical features spectacular dance routines\, a dazzling array of eye-popping costumes\, and a scintillating soundtrack full of your favourite dance-floor classics\, including HOT STUFF\, ITS RAINING MEN\, I WILL SURVIVE\, GIRLS JUST WANNA HAVE FUN\, FINALLY and many more; it’s pure joy guaranteed! \n\n\n\nTime to SHAKE YOUR GROOVE THING and book your tickets today! Suitable for ages 16+Strong language\, and Adult Content URL:https://littletheatregateshead.co.uk/event/priscilla-queen-of-the-desert-the-musical/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://littletheatregateshead.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/PriscillaFeatured.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240715T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240720T235959 DTSTAMP:20260404T094157 CREATED:20240413T075710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240413T075710Z UID:441-1721001600-1721519999@littletheatregateshead.co.uk SUMMARY:We Love You\, Arthur DESCRIPTION:by Fiona Evans \n\n\n\nThe hilarious story of two teenage girls in a small Durham mining village during the Miners’ Strike in 1984. \n\n\n\nJulie and Lisa are best friends\, coming of age in Easington Colliery. Whilst their parents’ lives are being torn apart by the devastation of the strike\, the girls are focussed on a comical\, crackpot criminal scheme to meet their idol and crush\, the formidable union leader Arthur Scargill. But what happens when the challenges and the impacts of the strike come closer to home? Can their friendship survive? Will they get to meet Arthur? URL:https://littletheatregateshead.co.uk/event/we-love-you-arthur/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://littletheatregateshead.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/WeLoveYouArthurFeatured.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240907T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240907T153000 DTSTAMP:20260404T094157 CREATED:20240728T111338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240728T111338Z UID:531-1725705000-1725723000@littletheatregateshead.co.uk SUMMARY:Heritage Open Day DESCRIPTION:Tours last approximately one hour – there is no need to pre-book \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Progressive Players are pulling back the curtain and inviting you to step backstage on this access-all-areas tour of the Little Theatre. \n\n\n\nYou’ll hear about how\, against all odds\, we were the only theatre that was built in the country during World War II. \n\n\n\nYou’ll see the vast props stores and wardrobe department. If you’ve ever wondered how sets get built or how stage lighting works\, you’ll find out. \n\n\n\nPlease note that the backstage areas have narrow corridors and there are a number of steps and stairscases on the tour route. URL:https://littletheatregateshead.co.uk/event/heritage-open-day/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://littletheatregateshead.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/HeritageOpenDaysFeatured.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240909T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240914T235959 DTSTAMP:20260404T094157 CREATED:20240413T080441Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240413T080441Z UID:444-1725840000-1726358399@littletheatregateshead.co.uk SUMMARY:Canoeing for Beginners DESCRIPTION:by Mike Yeaman \n\n\n\nInspired by a true story – but any similarity to persons living\, or pretending to be dead is purely coincidental. \n\n\n\nBeryl and Frank want the retirement of their dreams\, and plan to achieve it with a canoeing accident to claim on life insurance. In this delicious modern farce everything goes disastrously wrong. The hapless couple are forced to deal with the attentions of their children Keith and Carol\, the very erstwhile police officer Sergeant Andy Watts and a shifty Cuban Official Mendoza. Follow their antics in the UK and in Cuba if you can\, but be warned – it’s going to be a bumpy ride! URL:https://littletheatregateshead.co.uk/event/canoeing-for-beginners/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://littletheatregateshead.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/CanoeingForBeginnersFeatured.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241007T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241012T235959 DTSTAMP:20260404T094157 CREATED:20240413T081216Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240413T081216Z UID:448-1728259200-1728777599@littletheatregateshead.co.uk SUMMARY:Silhouette DESCRIPTION:A thrilling theatrical murder mystery. \n\n\n\nWhen famous actor Martin Powell is murdered in his own home\, the finger is pointed at everyone in the house\, including his soon to be ex-wife and a journalist. Be part of the initial investigation when the body is found and the police arrive\, and watch the run-up to the killing. Will you be able to figure out who the murderer is before they act? And will the police catch the murderer? URL:https://littletheatregateshead.co.uk/event/silhouette/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://littletheatregateshead.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/SilhouetteFeatured.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241016T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241019T235959 DTSTAMP:20260404T094157 CREATED:20240224T085004Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240224T085004Z UID:412-1729036800-1729382399@littletheatregateshead.co.uk SUMMARY:The Addams Family DESCRIPTION:THE ADDAMS FAMILY\, a comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family\, features an original story and it’s every father’s nightmare: Wednesday Addams\, the ultimate princess of darkness\, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet\, smart young man from a respectable family– a man her parents have never met. And if that wasn’t upsetting enough\, Wednesday confides in her father and begs him not to tell her mother. Now\, Gomez Addams must do something he’s never done before– keep a secret from his beloved wife\, Morticia. Everything will change for the whole family on the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday’s parents  \n\n\n\nTHE ADDAMS FAMILY A NEW MUSICAL \n\n\n\nBook by MARSHALL BRICKMAN and RICK ELICE Music and Lyrics by ANDREW LIPPA \n\n\n\n Based on Characters Created by Charles Addams \n\n\n\nOriginally produced on Broadway by Stuart Oken\, Roy Furman\, Michael Leavitt\, Five Cent Productions\, Stephen Schuler\, Decca Theatricals\, Scott M. Delman\, Stuart Ditsky\, Terry Allen Kramer\, Stephanie P. McClelland\, James L. Nederlander\, Eva Price\, Jam Theatricals/Mary LuRoffe\, Pittsburgh CLO/Gutterman-Swinsky\, Vivek Tiwary/Gary Kaplan\, The Weinstein Company/Clarence\, LLC\, Adam Zotovich/Tribe Theatricals By Special Arrangement with Elephant Eye Theatrica \n\n\n\n“THE ADDAMS FAMILY” is presented through special Arrangement with and all authorised performance materials  are supplied by Theatrical Rights Worldwide (TRW) \n\n\n\nwww.theatricalrights.co.uk   URL:https://littletheatregateshead.co.uk/event/the-addams-family/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://littletheatregateshead.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/AddamsFamilyFeatured.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241025T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241025T193000 DTSTAMP:20260404T094157 CREATED:20240215T070511Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240215T070511Z UID:400-1729884600-1729884600@littletheatregateshead.co.uk SUMMARY:A Celebration of Northern Soul & Motown - Belle Voix Trio DESCRIPTION:Belle Voix are a stunning female trio who invite you to celebrate the classic sounds of Northern Soul & Motown. \n\n\n\nWith songs including\, Do I Love you (Indeed I do)\,Tainted Love\,The Snake\,Red Light Spells Danger\,Ain’t No Mountain High Enough\,You Can’t Hurry Love andHeaven Must Have Sent You just to name a few. \n\n\n\n Prepare to be taken on a journey through the iconic styles\, with outstanding harmonies from these 3 talented Leading Ladies starring Sandy Smith\, Lisa O’Connor & Sophie Trevit. \n\n\n\nOnce you’ve heard it through the grapevine about this show\, your love of the music will lift you higher & higher. URL:https://littletheatregateshead.co.uk/event/a-celebration-of-northern-soul-motown-belle-voix-trio/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://littletheatregateshead.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/NorthernSoulandMotownFeatured.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241026T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241026T193000 DTSTAMP:20260404T094157 CREATED:20240215T071248Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240215T071248Z UID:405-1729971000-1729971000@littletheatregateshead.co.uk SUMMARY:Celebrating the Ladies of the 60s DESCRIPTION:Get Ready to go back in time to the fabulous music of the 1960s where we celebrate the female icons. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nThis Show is a toe-tapping\, twisting\, head shakin’ celebration to the iconic women who made the music of the era so special – everyone from Dusty Springfield\, Lulu\, Cilla and Dionne Warick\, to the Shirelles\, the Supremes\, Tina Turner\, and every woman in between!  \n\n\n\nWith over thirty beloved hits\, the show takes you on a journey which will have you dancing in your seats and coming back for more! \n\n\n\nSONGS INCLUDE:   RIVER DEEP\, SON OF A PREACHER MAN\, SHOUT\,  YOU’RE MY WORLD\, IT’S MY PARTY\, THE LOCOMOTION\,  PROUD MARY\, LEADER OF THE PACK AND MANY MORE \n\n\n\nStarring the unforgettable voice of Sandy Smith\,  along with her special guest the talented Sophie Trevit\, this show is proving extremely popular with audiences across the country. URL:https://littletheatregateshead.co.uk/event/celebrating-the-ladies-of-the-60s/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://littletheatregateshead.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Ladiesofthe60sFeatured.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241101T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241101T193000 DTSTAMP:20260404T094157 CREATED:20240319T100743Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T100743Z UID:427-1730489400-1730489400@littletheatregateshead.co.uk SUMMARY:The Cavern Beat Club starring The Fabs DESCRIPTION:Within minutes of this show starting\, you’ll know exactly why ‘beat’ groups dominated the pop music scene in the 1960s. In those days\, hundreds of groups performed at ‘beat clubs’ throughout the U.K and\, at the very heart of these\, was The Cavern in Liverpool-a cellar venue which quickly became known as ‘The Most Famous Club in the World’.  \n\n\n\nThe Fabs re-create those exciting times with a recipe of great songs\, musical showmanship\, excellent harmonies and audience participation. In a fantastic night to remember\, you’ll hear songs made famous by:- The Beatles\, Rolling Stones\, Kinks\, Searchers\, Merseybeats\, Who\, Spencer Davis Group and many more iconic names. It’s ‘as it used to be’…..a totally great\, LIVE show! \n\n\n\nLiverpool-born Steve Quillon (whose 1960s group has a named brick in The Cavern Wall of Fame) leads The Fabs and all members have gigged at the new Cavern. The group’s career has spanned ten years and has performed 700+ times. \n\n\n\nIt’s a unique show that recaptures the vibrant music and Scouse humour that you’d have experienced in The Cavern’s “Merseymania” days.    \n\n\n\nYou’ll sing\, scream\, laugh and cheer on a night you won’t forget! \n\n\n\nTickets £12 \n\n\n\nComments from previous shows…. \n\n\n\nPenrith Playhouse  \n\n\n\nJayne P  “Thank you guys for a ‘fabs’ulous evening. We would love to see you again! \n\n\n\nEmma R  “Brilliant show!” \n\n\n\nLynda L   “Brilliant night\, reliving the music of the 60s. We danced all night!” \n\n\n\nEppic Theatre\, Sheffield  \n\n\n\nAnita S   “Just wanted to say what a brilliant night that was! Thank you! Hope to see you again soon xx \n\n\n\nLeanne B  “It was an amazing night. If you ever come back to The Eppic\, would love to see you again! \n\n\n\nJudith P   “Had a really great time!” URL:https://littletheatregateshead.co.uk/event/the-cavern-beat-club-starring-the-fabs-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://littletheatregateshead.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/TheFabsFeatured.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241111T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241116T235959 DTSTAMP:20260404T094157 CREATED:20240413T081604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240413T081604Z UID:451-1731283200-1731801599@littletheatregateshead.co.uk SUMMARY:We'll Always Have Paris DESCRIPTION:This is a wonderful play\, with five distinct and well-developed characters; the scenes which are well written throughout the play bring out the different personalities of the characters their past\, their present and their potential futures. \n\n\n\nThe play takes us into the Paris of 2010\, where we meet our five characters:   \n\n\n\nNancy\, a retired headmistress\, looking for a more relaxed way of life; \n\n\n\nRaquel an oft married ‘cougar’ still searching for love; Anna\, a recently widowed woman who is now a seeking a new purpose in life; \n\n\n\nCharlot\, an actor\, come singer\, come plumber\, also looking for romance and Madame Boussiron\, a typical Parisienne\, who rents out her apartments to les dames anglaises.  \n\n\n\nThis play has it all: a great French soundtrack; sparkling and insightful dialogue; laughter; remorse\, singing\, and a certain je nais se quois. URL:https://littletheatregateshead.co.uk/event/well-always-have-paris/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://littletheatregateshead.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/AlwaysHaveParisFeatured.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241130T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241130T193000 DTSTAMP:20260404T094157 CREATED:20241004T181529Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241004T181529Z UID:538-1732995000-1732995000@littletheatregateshead.co.uk SUMMARY:Heartbeat DESCRIPTION:Rolling back the years\, and bringing back the good times – a concert in aid of the British Heart Foundation with a live seven piece 50s/60s band URL:https://littletheatregateshead.co.uk/event/heartbeat/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://littletheatregateshead.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/HeartbeatFeatured.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241207T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241208T235959 DTSTAMP:20260404T094157 CREATED:20240413T082035Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240413T082035Z UID:454-1733529600-1733702399@littletheatregateshead.co.uk SUMMARY:Jingle The Elf and the Magnificent Christmas Tree DESCRIPTION:Written Lucy & Amanda Pritchard \n\n\n\nJoin Jingle\, the newest (and clumsiest!) elf in Santa’s workshop\, as he’s given a very important job: to decorate the forgotten Christmas tree before the Christmas paradestarts. With a little help from his festive friends\, Jingle learns that teamwork and friendship make anything possible. \n\n\n\nThis delightful Christmas play is designed especially for children aged 3-8. It’s full of festive fun\, sing along songs and no “baddies” to worry about\, all in a relaxed atmosphere. \n\n\n\nEvery child will meet Santa and receive a small memento of their visit. \n\n\n\n(Running time approximately 30 minutes\, followed by a chat with Santa Claus!) URL:https://littletheatregateshead.co.uk/event/jingle-the-elf/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://littletheatregateshead.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/JingleTheElfFeatured-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241211T000000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241231T235959 DTSTAMP:20260404T094158 CREATED:20231225T063522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231225T063522Z UID:353-1733875200-1735689599@littletheatregateshead.co.uk SUMMARY:The New Adventures of Peter Pan DESCRIPTION:Buy tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin Bella Bluebell and the rest of the cast for the annual pantomime at the Little Theatre Gateshead; after a record breaking year at the box office in 2023\, you’ll have to book soon! URL:https://littletheatregateshead.co.uk/event/peter-pan/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://littletheatregateshead.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/PeterPanFeatured.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250113T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250118T235959 DTSTAMP:20260404T094158 CREATED:20241117T205333Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241117T205333Z UID:555-1736726400-1737244799@littletheatregateshead.co.uk SUMMARY:Dracula - The Radio Play DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://littletheatregateshead.co.uk/event/dracula-the-radio-play/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://littletheatregateshead.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/DraculaFeatured.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250125T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250125T193000 DTSTAMP:20260404T094158 CREATED:20240514T205821Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240514T205821Z UID:503-1737833400-1737833400@littletheatregateshead.co.uk SUMMARY:Steptoe and Son - Live! DESCRIPTION: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… URL:https://littletheatregateshead.co.uk/event/steptoe-and-son-live/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://littletheatregateshead.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/SteptoeFeatured.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250131T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250131T193000 DTSTAMP:20260404T094158 CREATED:20241204T173906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241204T173906Z UID:585-1738351800-1738351800@littletheatregateshead.co.uk SUMMARY:The Roy Orbison Experience DESCRIPTION: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 URL:https://littletheatregateshead.co.uk/event/the_roy_orbison_experience/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250210T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250215T235959 DTSTAMP:20260404T094158 CREATED:20241117T210045Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241117T210045Z UID:561-1739145600-1739663999@littletheatregateshead.co.uk SUMMARY:The Vicar of Dibley DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://littletheatregateshead.co.uk/event/the-vicar-of-dibley/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://littletheatregateshead.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/VicarOfDibleyFeatured.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250310T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250315T235959 DTSTAMP:20260404T094158 CREATED:20241117T210343Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241117T210343Z UID:564-1741564800-1742083199@littletheatregateshead.co.uk SUMMARY:Dead Ringer DESCRIPTION: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? URL:https://littletheatregateshead.co.uk/event/dead-ringer/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://littletheatregateshead.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/DeadRingerFeatured.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250407T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250412T235959 DTSTAMP:20260404T094158 CREATED:20241117T210752Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241117T210752Z UID:567-1743984000-1744502399@littletheatregateshead.co.uk SUMMARY:Steel Magnolias DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://littletheatregateshead.co.uk/event/steel-magnolias/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://littletheatregateshead.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/SteelMagnoliasFeatured.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250430T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250503T235959 DTSTAMP:20260404T094158 CREATED:20240701T132406Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T132406Z UID:527-1745971200-1746316799@littletheatregateshead.co.uk SUMMARY:The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen's Guild Dramatic Society Murder Mystery DESCRIPTION: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! URL:https://littletheatregateshead.co.uk/event/the-farndale-avenue-housing-estate-townswomens-guild-dramatic-society-murder-mystery/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://littletheatregateshead.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/FarndaleFeatured.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250513T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250517T235959 DTSTAMP:20260404T094158 CREATED:20250302T152439Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250302T152439Z UID:638-1747094400-1747526399@littletheatregateshead.co.uk SUMMARY:The Great British Bake Off Musical DESCRIPTION:Everyone’s favourite baking show is now a joyous and hilarious musical.  \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nBook\, Music and Lyrics by Jake Brunger and Pippa Cleary \n\n\n\nThe Great British Bake Off television programme produced by Love Productions Original Theme Music by Tom Howe  \n\n\n\nThe Great British Bake Off is a registered trade mark of Love Productions Ltd.  \n\n\n\nOriginally produced in London at the Noel Coward Theatre by Mark Goucher Productions  \n\n\n\nThis amateur production is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International All authorised performance materials are also supplied by MTI www.mtishows.co.uk URL:https://littletheatregateshead.co.uk/event/the-great-british-bake-off-musical/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://littletheatregateshead.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/GreatBritishBakeOffFeatured.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250523T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250523T193000 DTSTAMP:20260404T094158 CREATED:20250116T180911Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T180911Z UID:618-1748028600-1748028600@littletheatregateshead.co.uk SUMMARY:Micky Glamz DESCRIPTION: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 URL:https://littletheatregateshead.co.uk/event/micky-glamz/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://littletheatregateshead.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/MickyGlamzFeatured.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250609T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250614T235959 DTSTAMP:20260404T094158 CREATED:20241117T211015Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241117T211015Z UID:570-1749427200-1749945599@littletheatregateshead.co.uk SUMMARY:Pressure DESCRIPTION:Pressure by David Haig \n\n\n\nDiscover 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. URL:https://littletheatregateshead.co.uk/event/pressure/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://littletheatregateshead.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/PressureFeatured-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250625T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250628T235959 DTSTAMP:20260404T094158 CREATED:20250427T143416Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250427T143416Z UID:663-1750809600-1751155199@littletheatregateshead.co.uk SUMMARY:Come From Away DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\n 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. \n\n\n\nWhile 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. URL:https://littletheatregateshead.co.uk/event/come-from-away/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://littletheatregateshead.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/ComeFromAwayFeatured.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250721 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250727 DTSTAMP:20260404T094158 CREATED:20250427T140330Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T120805Z UID:654-1753056000-1753574399@littletheatregateshead.co.uk SUMMARY:Dead of Night DESCRIPTION:Dead of Night by Peter Whalley \n\n\n\nJack 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.  \n\n\n\nA clear case of self-defence.  Or was it? URL:https://littletheatregateshead.co.uk/event/dead-of-night/ CATEGORIES:event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://littletheatregateshead.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/DeadOfNightFeatured.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250908T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250913T235959 DTSTAMP:20260404T094158 CREATED:20250427T140024Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250427T140024Z UID:652-1757289600-1757807999@littletheatregateshead.co.uk SUMMARY:Art DESCRIPTION:Art by Yazmina Reza\, translated by Christopher Hampton \n\n\n\nSerge 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.  \n\n\n\nIf your friendship is based on tacit mutual agreement\, what happens when one person does something completely different and unexpected? URL:https://littletheatregateshead.co.uk/event/art/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://littletheatregateshead.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/ArtFeatured.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251006 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251012 DTSTAMP:20260404T094158 CREATED:20250427T141537Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250816T105536Z UID:656-1759708800-1760227199@littletheatregateshead.co.uk SUMMARY:Hobson's Choice DESCRIPTION:Hobson’s Choice by Harold Brighouse \n\n\n\nThe 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. URL:https://littletheatregateshead.co.uk/event/hobsons-choice/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://littletheatregateshead.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/HobsonsChoiceFeatured.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251101T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251101T193000 DTSTAMP:20260404T094158 CREATED:20250403T183003Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T183003Z UID:643-1762025400-1762025400@littletheatregateshead.co.uk SUMMARY:Steptoe & Son - Live! DESCRIPTION: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… URL:https://littletheatregateshead.co.uk/event/steptoe-son-live/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://littletheatregateshead.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/SteptoeFeatured.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251110T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251115T235959 DTSTAMP:20260404T094158 CREATED:20250427T142834Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250427T142834Z UID:661-1762732800-1763251199@littletheatregateshead.co.uk SUMMARY:Skylight DESCRIPTION:Skylight by David Hare \n\n\n\nDavid Hare’s intensely clear-sighted and compassionate play\, about reconnected lovers who consider resurrecting their relationship. \n\n\n\nSkylight won The Guardian’s coveted Best New Play Award in 2015. URL:https://littletheatregateshead.co.uk/event/skylight/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://littletheatregateshead.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/SkylightFeatured.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251121T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251121T100000 DTSTAMP:20260404T094158 CREATED:20250503T134144Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250503T134144Z UID:682-1763717400-1763719200@littletheatregateshead.co.uk SUMMARY:West End Stories - Magic of the Musicals DESCRIPTION:We all love the Musicals and especially those Classics! \n\n\n\nFrom 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. \n\n\n\nNot forgetting the favourites from The Greatest Showman\, Hairspray\, Miss Saigon\, Hamilton & West Side Story – each track is handpicked especially for you. \n\n\n\nJoin 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. \n\n\n\nThis 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. \n\n\n\nThis show is suitable for the whole family URL:https://littletheatregateshead.co.uk/event/west-end-stories-magic-of-the-musicals/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://littletheatregateshead.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/MagicOfTheMusicalsFeatured.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR