Live Theatre
@livetheatre.bsky.social
Official account for Live Theatre, Newcastle Upon Tyne - NE1 3DQ
Champions of risk.
Lovers of the new.
An epic space for the voices of the future.
https://www.live.org.uk/
Champions of risk.
Lovers of the new.
An epic space for the voices of the future.
https://www.live.org.uk/
With this chilly miserable weather & the frantic festive prep, let us warm you through & take a load off with a Propa Pie & some Propa craic from the legend that is Si King tomorrow Tue 16 & Wed 17 Dec of this week.
Don't miss it! Book whilst you still can at www.live.org.uk/whats-on/si-...
Don't miss it! Book whilst you still can at www.live.org.uk/whats-on/si-...
December 15, 2025 at 2:58 PM
With this chilly miserable weather & the frantic festive prep, let us warm you through & take a load off with a Propa Pie & some Propa craic from the legend that is Si King tomorrow Tue 16 & Wed 17 Dec of this week.
Don't miss it! Book whilst you still can at www.live.org.uk/whats-on/si-...
Don't miss it! Book whilst you still can at www.live.org.uk/whats-on/si-...
You only have until close of play tomorrow Tue 16 Dec (Wed is last posting day) if you wish to save 10% OFF full priced tickets for performances between Wed 20 May - Sat 6 Jun 2026 for the World Premiere of 'Astell & Woolf'.
Book now at
www.live.org.uk/whats-on/ast...
Book now at
www.live.org.uk/whats-on/ast...
December 15, 2025 at 1:37 PM
You only have until close of play tomorrow Tue 16 Dec (Wed is last posting day) if you wish to save 10% OFF full priced tickets for performances between Wed 20 May - Sat 6 Jun 2026 for the World Premiere of 'Astell & Woolf'.
Book now at
www.live.org.uk/whats-on/ast...
Book now at
www.live.org.uk/whats-on/ast...
Reposted by Live Theatre
Live Theatre Newcastle presents Where Do All The Kittiwakes Go At Christmas? An alternative festive family show that will have everyone squawking with laughter. Wed 10th - Sun 21 Dec. live.org.uk/whats-on/whe... @livetheatre.bsky.social
December 10, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Live Theatre Newcastle presents Where Do All The Kittiwakes Go At Christmas? An alternative festive family show that will have everyone squawking with laughter. Wed 10th - Sun 21 Dec. live.org.uk/whats-on/whe... @livetheatre.bsky.social
Reposted by Live Theatre
New play alert
Astell & Woolf brings Mary Astell & Virginia Woolf together in a surreal, razor-sharp afterlife encounter
Dark comedy, big ideas, radical North East roots
14 May–6 June 2026
Live Theatre, Newcastle @livetheatre.bsky.social
More info: www.northeasttheatreguide.co.uk/2025/12/prev...
Astell & Woolf brings Mary Astell & Virginia Woolf together in a surreal, razor-sharp afterlife encounter
Dark comedy, big ideas, radical North East roots
14 May–6 June 2026
Live Theatre, Newcastle @livetheatre.bsky.social
More info: www.northeasttheatreguide.co.uk/2025/12/prev...
Preview: Astell & Woolf at Newcastle Live Theatre
www.northeasttheatreguide.co.uk
December 10, 2025 at 8:16 PM
New play alert
Astell & Woolf brings Mary Astell & Virginia Woolf together in a surreal, razor-sharp afterlife encounter
Dark comedy, big ideas, radical North East roots
14 May–6 June 2026
Live Theatre, Newcastle @livetheatre.bsky.social
More info: www.northeasttheatreguide.co.uk/2025/12/prev...
Astell & Woolf brings Mary Astell & Virginia Woolf together in a surreal, razor-sharp afterlife encounter
Dark comedy, big ideas, radical North East roots
14 May–6 June 2026
Live Theatre, Newcastle @livetheatre.bsky.social
More info: www.northeasttheatreguide.co.uk/2025/12/prev...
Check out today's Journal where Si King talks about "his bit of chat...and demo making a little pie" when he brings his Propa Pie to Live Theatre on Tue 16 & Wed 17 Dec. www.live.org.uk/whats-on/si-...
December 13, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Check out today's Journal where Si King talks about "his bit of chat...and demo making a little pie" when he brings his Propa Pie to Live Theatre on Tue 16 & Wed 17 Dec. www.live.org.uk/whats-on/si-...
Mark the end of 2025 with a mince pie, mulled wine & a mingle!
Join us on Sat 20 Dec from 5-7pm for our Creative Christmas Mingle. Catch up with fellow writers, actors, directors, producers, designers & theatre fans.
It's FREE but booking essential at www.live.org.uk/whats-on/cre...
Join us on Sat 20 Dec from 5-7pm for our Creative Christmas Mingle. Catch up with fellow writers, actors, directors, producers, designers & theatre fans.
It's FREE but booking essential at www.live.org.uk/whats-on/cre...
December 11, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Mark the end of 2025 with a mince pie, mulled wine & a mingle!
Join us on Sat 20 Dec from 5-7pm for our Creative Christmas Mingle. Catch up with fellow writers, actors, directors, producers, designers & theatre fans.
It's FREE but booking essential at www.live.org.uk/whats-on/cre...
Join us on Sat 20 Dec from 5-7pm for our Creative Christmas Mingle. Catch up with fellow writers, actors, directors, producers, designers & theatre fans.
It's FREE but booking essential at www.live.org.uk/whats-on/cre...
Give the gift of theatre this Christmas with a Live Theatre Gift voucher. Perfect for the theatre lover in your life. Pick one up from Box Office or shop online at www.live.org.uk/shop
December 11, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Give the gift of theatre this Christmas with a Live Theatre Gift voucher. Perfect for the theatre lover in your life. Pick one up from Box Office or shop online at www.live.org.uk/shop
Check out this great feature on our fun-filled, festive, family show #wheredoallthekittiwakesgoatchristmas in @culturednortheast.bsky.social with insightful interviews with cast and writer. bit.ly/3KFlSRy
Kittiwakes stick around to star in Quayside Christmas show
Live Theatre's inspiration from above
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December 9, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Check out this great feature on our fun-filled, festive, family show #wheredoallthekittiwakesgoatchristmas in @culturednortheast.bsky.social with insightful interviews with cast and writer. bit.ly/3KFlSRy
The deadline to donate to our Big Give #ChristmasChallenge is 12noon today. You can help us make a difference, offering FREE opportunities to theatre makers from across the North East. Please give at tinyurl.com/58u7kutt
December 9, 2025 at 10:45 AM
The deadline to donate to our Big Give #ChristmasChallenge is 12noon today. You can help us make a difference, offering FREE opportunities to theatre makers from across the North East. Please give at tinyurl.com/58u7kutt
From next Tue 9 - Sun 21 Dec we will be delighting audiences with our festive family show that will have everyone squawking with laughter as we present 'Where Do All The Kittiwakes Go At Christmas?'
We've just added another performance on Thu 18 Dec at 6pm.
Book at www.live.org.uk/whats-on/whe...
We've just added another performance on Thu 18 Dec at 6pm.
Book at www.live.org.uk/whats-on/whe...
December 5, 2025 at 3:37 PM
From next Tue 9 - Sun 21 Dec we will be delighting audiences with our festive family show that will have everyone squawking with laughter as we present 'Where Do All The Kittiwakes Go At Christmas?'
We've just added another performance on Thu 18 Dec at 6pm.
Book at www.live.org.uk/whats-on/whe...
We've just added another performance on Thu 18 Dec at 6pm.
Book at www.live.org.uk/whats-on/whe...
Calling all writers, actors, directors, producers, designers and makers. Join us on Sat 20 Dec, 5 - 7pm for our Creative Christmas Mingle and enjoy a mulled wine, mince pie and mingle with other creative souls to mark the end of the year!
FREE - Must book at www.live.org.uk/whats-on/cre...
FREE - Must book at www.live.org.uk/whats-on/cre...
December 5, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Calling all writers, actors, directors, producers, designers and makers. Join us on Sat 20 Dec, 5 - 7pm for our Creative Christmas Mingle and enjoy a mulled wine, mince pie and mingle with other creative souls to mark the end of the year!
FREE - Must book at www.live.org.uk/whats-on/cre...
FREE - Must book at www.live.org.uk/whats-on/cre...
📣 WORLD PREMIERE ANNOUNCED FOR 2026 📣
Following a SELL OUT reading of the script earlier this year we are delighted to bring you 'Astell & Woolf' by Shelagh Stephenson from Thu 14 May - Sat 6 Jun 2026.
Save 10% OFF full price 🎟️ if book by Tue 16 Dec 2025!
Book now at www.live.org.uk/whats-on/ast...
Following a SELL OUT reading of the script earlier this year we are delighted to bring you 'Astell & Woolf' by Shelagh Stephenson from Thu 14 May - Sat 6 Jun 2026.
Save 10% OFF full price 🎟️ if book by Tue 16 Dec 2025!
Book now at www.live.org.uk/whats-on/ast...
December 5, 2025 at 12:07 PM
📣 WORLD PREMIERE ANNOUNCED FOR 2026 📣
Following a SELL OUT reading of the script earlier this year we are delighted to bring you 'Astell & Woolf' by Shelagh Stephenson from Thu 14 May - Sat 6 Jun 2026.
Save 10% OFF full price 🎟️ if book by Tue 16 Dec 2025!
Book now at www.live.org.uk/whats-on/ast...
Following a SELL OUT reading of the script earlier this year we are delighted to bring you 'Astell & Woolf' by Shelagh Stephenson from Thu 14 May - Sat 6 Jun 2026.
Save 10% OFF full price 🎟️ if book by Tue 16 Dec 2025!
Book now at www.live.org.uk/whats-on/ast...
Thanks to those who have donated to our @biggive.bsky.social #ChristmasChallenge campaign to help us continue offering FREE opportunities to playwrights & theatre makers in the NE! We still have just over £1K to raise by noon on Tue 9 Dec to reach our target.
Donate now at tinyurl.com/58u7kutt
Donate now at tinyurl.com/58u7kutt
December 5, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Thanks to those who have donated to our @biggive.bsky.social #ChristmasChallenge campaign to help us continue offering FREE opportunities to playwrights & theatre makers in the NE! We still have just over £1K to raise by noon on Tue 9 Dec to reach our target.
Donate now at tinyurl.com/58u7kutt
Donate now at tinyurl.com/58u7kutt
Coming to see the SOLD OUT 'Crocodile Shoes' by Jimmy Nail that has its first performance tonight? Be sure to buy a Programme for only £8 when you come to see the show for exclusive words from the main man himself & more!
Or
Pre-order for collection via our online shop at www.live.org.uk/shop
Or
Pre-order for collection via our online shop at www.live.org.uk/shop
December 2, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Coming to see the SOLD OUT 'Crocodile Shoes' by Jimmy Nail that has its first performance tonight? Be sure to buy a Programme for only £8 when you come to see the show for exclusive words from the main man himself & more!
Or
Pre-order for collection via our online shop at www.live.org.uk/shop
Or
Pre-order for collection via our online shop at www.live.org.uk/shop
It's #GivingTuesday and our @biggive.bsky.social #ChristmasChallenge Campaign is now live! It's ready to receive donations to help us to continue our valuable work supporting & developing writers & theatre makers in the NE.
Please donate now at tinyurl.com/58u7kutt
Please donate now at tinyurl.com/58u7kutt
December 2, 2025 at 12:08 PM
It's #GivingTuesday and our @biggive.bsky.social #ChristmasChallenge Campaign is now live! It's ready to receive donations to help us to continue our valuable work supporting & developing writers & theatre makers in the NE.
Please donate now at tinyurl.com/58u7kutt
Please donate now at tinyurl.com/58u7kutt
TODAY IS THE DAY!
From noon we'll be taking part in the @biggive.bsky.social 's #ChristmasChallenge Campaign to raise money for our Artist Development Programme!
🗓️ Noon Tue 2 - Noon Tue 9 Dec
💷 Every £ donated up to £2K will be DOUBLED
🔗 tinyurl.com/58u7kutt
Please donate from noon TODAY!
From noon we'll be taking part in the @biggive.bsky.social 's #ChristmasChallenge Campaign to raise money for our Artist Development Programme!
🗓️ Noon Tue 2 - Noon Tue 9 Dec
💷 Every £ donated up to £2K will be DOUBLED
🔗 tinyurl.com/58u7kutt
Please donate from noon TODAY!
December 2, 2025 at 10:47 AM
TODAY IS THE DAY!
From noon we'll be taking part in the @biggive.bsky.social 's #ChristmasChallenge Campaign to raise money for our Artist Development Programme!
🗓️ Noon Tue 2 - Noon Tue 9 Dec
💷 Every £ donated up to £2K will be DOUBLED
🔗 tinyurl.com/58u7kutt
Please donate from noon TODAY!
From noon we'll be taking part in the @biggive.bsky.social 's #ChristmasChallenge Campaign to raise money for our Artist Development Programme!
🗓️ Noon Tue 2 - Noon Tue 9 Dec
💷 Every £ donated up to £2K will be DOUBLED
🔗 tinyurl.com/58u7kutt
Please donate from noon TODAY!
Wishing all finalists at #NECultureAwards tonight the very best of luck 🤞🤞🤞 especially Dani Zareie - FINALIST for Newcomer Of The Year
&
Micky Cochrane - FINALIST for Performing Artist Of The Year
We're keeping everything crossed for you!!
&
Micky Cochrane - FINALIST for Performing Artist Of The Year
We're keeping everything crossed for you!!
November 27, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Wishing all finalists at #NECultureAwards tonight the very best of luck 🤞🤞🤞 especially Dani Zareie - FINALIST for Newcomer Of The Year
&
Micky Cochrane - FINALIST for Performing Artist Of The Year
We're keeping everything crossed for you!!
&
Micky Cochrane - FINALIST for Performing Artist Of The Year
We're keeping everything crossed for you!!
Tonight Thu 27 Nov, 7pm is the last event in the series to celebrate the works of debbie tucker green.
Come join us to hear a reading of #random read by Deja J Bowens
Don't miss this urgent play about the senseless killing of a black schoolboy.
Book asap at www.live.org.uk/whats-on/deb...
Come join us to hear a reading of #random read by Deja J Bowens
Don't miss this urgent play about the senseless killing of a black schoolboy.
Book asap at www.live.org.uk/whats-on/deb...
November 27, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Tonight Thu 27 Nov, 7pm is the last event in the series to celebrate the works of debbie tucker green.
Come join us to hear a reading of #random read by Deja J Bowens
Don't miss this urgent play about the senseless killing of a black schoolboy.
Book asap at www.live.org.uk/whats-on/deb...
Come join us to hear a reading of #random read by Deja J Bowens
Don't miss this urgent play about the senseless killing of a black schoolboy.
Book asap at www.live.org.uk/whats-on/deb...
📢 NEW EVENT FOR 2026 📢
Just added to our programme we are delighted to be staging #HiddenBiscuit here on Thu 2 Apr 2026! Based on a true story Hidden Biscuit is a bold, unflinching & ultimately uplifting new play about truth, resilience & the power of perspective.
www.live.org.uk/whats-on/hid...
Just added to our programme we are delighted to be staging #HiddenBiscuit here on Thu 2 Apr 2026! Based on a true story Hidden Biscuit is a bold, unflinching & ultimately uplifting new play about truth, resilience & the power of perspective.
www.live.org.uk/whats-on/hid...
November 27, 2025 at 11:08 AM
📢 NEW EVENT FOR 2026 📢
Just added to our programme we are delighted to be staging #HiddenBiscuit here on Thu 2 Apr 2026! Based on a true story Hidden Biscuit is a bold, unflinching & ultimately uplifting new play about truth, resilience & the power of perspective.
www.live.org.uk/whats-on/hid...
Just added to our programme we are delighted to be staging #HiddenBiscuit here on Thu 2 Apr 2026! Based on a true story Hidden Biscuit is a bold, unflinching & ultimately uplifting new play about truth, resilience & the power of perspective.
www.live.org.uk/whats-on/hid...
Today Tue 25 Nov, 7pm - don't miss the reading of #DirtyButterfly written by debbie tucker green
A mesmerising and startling play about voyeurism, power and guilt!
Book tickets at www.live.org.uk/whats-on/deb...
A mesmerising and startling play about voyeurism, power and guilt!
Book tickets at www.live.org.uk/whats-on/deb...
November 25, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Today Tue 25 Nov, 7pm - don't miss the reading of #DirtyButterfly written by debbie tucker green
A mesmerising and startling play about voyeurism, power and guilt!
Book tickets at www.live.org.uk/whats-on/deb...
A mesmerising and startling play about voyeurism, power and guilt!
Book tickets at www.live.org.uk/whats-on/deb...
We’re taking part in
@biggive.bsky.social #ChristmasChallenge!
#SAVETHEDATE 🗓️
In one week from today, from 2–9 December, every donation you make to us will be doubled. That means twice the impact for helping us to develop North East Playwrights & Theatre Makers!
Thank you for your support 🙏👏
@biggive.bsky.social #ChristmasChallenge!
#SAVETHEDATE 🗓️
In one week from today, from 2–9 December, every donation you make to us will be doubled. That means twice the impact for helping us to develop North East Playwrights & Theatre Makers!
Thank you for your support 🙏👏
November 25, 2025 at 12:11 PM
We’re taking part in
@biggive.bsky.social #ChristmasChallenge!
#SAVETHEDATE 🗓️
In one week from today, from 2–9 December, every donation you make to us will be doubled. That means twice the impact for helping us to develop North East Playwrights & Theatre Makers!
Thank you for your support 🙏👏
@biggive.bsky.social #ChristmasChallenge!
#SAVETHEDATE 🗓️
In one week from today, from 2–9 December, every donation you make to us will be doubled. That means twice the impact for helping us to develop North East Playwrights & Theatre Makers!
Thank you for your support 🙏👏
Tomorrow Tue 25 Nov, we are hosting 2 x events as part of our celebration of debbie tucker green.
Join us for a FREE Panel Discussion at 5.45pm to talk about her enduring cultural influence then stay afterwards for a reading of Dirty Butterfly.
Must book both events at tinyurl.com/e3j48t4u
Join us for a FREE Panel Discussion at 5.45pm to talk about her enduring cultural influence then stay afterwards for a reading of Dirty Butterfly.
Must book both events at tinyurl.com/e3j48t4u
November 24, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Tomorrow Tue 25 Nov, we are hosting 2 x events as part of our celebration of debbie tucker green.
Join us for a FREE Panel Discussion at 5.45pm to talk about her enduring cultural influence then stay afterwards for a reading of Dirty Butterfly.
Must book both events at tinyurl.com/e3j48t4u
Join us for a FREE Panel Discussion at 5.45pm to talk about her enduring cultural influence then stay afterwards for a reading of Dirty Butterfly.
Must book both events at tinyurl.com/e3j48t4u
First read through day of our Dec family show - Where Do All The Kittiwakes Go At Christmas? Audiences are in for a v. funny & exciting journey around the world & beyond meeting a host of interesting characters performed by Shannon McLean & Malcolm Shields!
Book at www.live.org.uk/whats-on/whe...
Book at www.live.org.uk/whats-on/whe...
November 24, 2025 at 1:07 PM
First read through day of our Dec family show - Where Do All The Kittiwakes Go At Christmas? Audiences are in for a v. funny & exciting journey around the world & beyond meeting a host of interesting characters performed by Shannon McLean & Malcolm Shields!
Book at www.live.org.uk/whats-on/whe...
Book at www.live.org.uk/whats-on/whe...
A massive thank you to Team #BigAnge by @jamieeastlake.bsky.social for a fantastic run of an important timely story tackled with humour and energy. We look forward to collaborating again soon!
November 24, 2025 at 11:57 AM
A massive thank you to Team #BigAnge by @jamieeastlake.bsky.social for a fantastic run of an important timely story tackled with humour and energy. We look forward to collaborating again soon!
Make Wishes Come True with our #WishTree 🎄! Hanging on our tree are tags with wishes written on from young people being supported by local charities Edberts House and Changing Lives. Choose a tag, buy that gift, pop it in a gift bag with that tag on & return back to us by 6pm on Sun 21 Dec 2025.
November 21, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Make Wishes Come True with our #WishTree 🎄! Hanging on our tree are tags with wishes written on from young people being supported by local charities Edberts House and Changing Lives. Choose a tag, buy that gift, pop it in a gift bag with that tag on & return back to us by 6pm on Sun 21 Dec 2025.