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Gosforth Civic Theatre

@gosforthcivictheatre.co.uk

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Your home for Performance, Music, Celebration, and Community in Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne. Creating change, and raising the expectations of what people with learning disabilities can achieve. A welcoming space for everyone.

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Gosforth Civic Theatre @gosforthcivictheatre.co.uk · Aug 14

Hi! GCT is a charity-run arts venue and cafe in Newcastle.

We're a unique social enterprise that provides opportunities for young people and people with learning disabilities to train, perform, and belong, ultimately creating the world they want to live in.

We'd love to build a community here

Ed, one of our founding company members, serving behind the bar at GCT Beer Festival 2024, on the back on his black t-shirt are the words "creating change, raising expectations"

Gosforth Civic Theatre main entrance, blue skies with white clouds overhead

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Gosforth Civic Theatre @gosforthcivictheatre.co.uk · 3d

We've been shortlisted as a finalist for the 2025 Locality Awards in the Building Inclusive Communities Award category!

It's amazing to be recognised alongside so many inspiring organisations making a real difference. Thank you @locality.org.uk and to everyone who makes our work possible! 💜

Outside Gosforth Civic Theatre with a Locality Awards graphic banner, saying "Shortlisted Locality Awards 2025"

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Gosforth Civic Theatre @gosforthcivictheatre.co.uk · 17d

Our rich blackberry & Earl Grey cake is gluten-free and only £3.50! Perfect with a cuppa! 🍰

Blackberry & Earl Grey cake, with purple icing, on a blue plate and black napkin at Gosforth Civic Theatre Cafe.

Gosforth Civic Theatre @gosforthcivictheatre.co.uk · 17d

🚨 New gig announcement 📢

John Jones, the powerful and charismatic singer with Oysterband, will play GCT on 23 April 2026 as part of his 'The Song Goes On' tour.

🎫 Tickets on sale NOW
www.gosforthcivictheatre.co.uk/whats-on/joh...

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Gosforth Civic Theatre @gosforthcivictheatre.co.uk · 22d

Find out more and book here
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Freedom Moving: Then and Now | Inclusive Dance Show at GCT | 28 Nov 2025

Our flagship performance has grown! GCT's annual platform showcasing new work by people with learning disabilities and autism is this year part of a national project. We are shoulder to shoulder with...

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Gosforth Civic Theatre @gosforthcivictheatre.co.uk · 22d

Our Freedom Moving platform is part of @artscentres.bsky.social's national Our Freedom Then and Now project to mark 80 years since the end of the Second World War.

It will involve more than 60 performers, dancers, and musicians who will explore what freedom means to us, then.. and now.

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Gosforth Civic Theatre @gosforthcivictheatre.co.uk · 22d

This week, we attended a Local History Group session at Gosforth Library to tell them all about Our Freedom Then and Now and the history of our wonderful building.

Housed in the library is the war memorial which commemorates the people of Gosforth who lost their lives in the Second World War.

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Gosforth Civic Theatre @gosforthcivictheatre.co.uk · 29d

Our vegan carrot cake is everything you
want it to be - delicious, comforting and topped with
creamy frosting. 🥕🍰

Cafe service is 8.30am-4pm today.

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Unfolding Theatre @unfoldingtheatre.bsky.social · Aug 26

Exciting news…NE Deaf Youth theatre is back!

🗓️Saturday the 13th of September
⏰9:30-11:30am
@gosforthcivictheatre.co.uk

Interested in learning more about these sessions? Check the link in our bio.

#northeastdeafyouththeatre #letscreate #newcastleupontyne #youngpeoplestheatre #inclusivetheatre

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Chris Waugh @chrisdhwaugh.bsky.social · Aug 19

🔲 Wissa/Isak attitude concerns? 😬
🔳 CEO/sporting director/stadium status 🏟️
🔲 What Ramsey brings ⚽
🔳 Striker-search latest 🔍
🔲 @georgecaulkin.bsky.social as Alexa 🔊
🔳 Exciting Park 🇰🇷

🎧 @podonthetyne.bsky.social Q&A special from @gosforthcivictheatre.co.uk w/ @taylorpayne.bsky.social: pod.fo/e/317691

Pod On The Tyne: A show about Newcastle United: PotT's NUFC Q&A at the GCT

Right, here it is as promised, our post-summer Q&A recorded from the Gosforth Civic Theatre, where we ARE hoping to return to the stage very soon.With the arrival of Jacob Ramsey, there's basically...

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Gosforth Civic Theatre @gosforthcivictheatre.co.uk · Aug 14

#NUFC fans! Tomorrow night @tfnufc.bsky.social are hosting a live podcast.

@charlotterob.bsky.social and Si will be joined by ACFC's @adamclery.bsky.social and The Telegraph's @lukeedwardstele.bsky.social to dissect a tumultuous summer and hope for the new 25/26 season.

🎫 below or on the door!

True Faith NUFC Podcast Live | Gosforth Civic Theatre

The True Faith NUFC Podcast is back for another live Gosforth show on Friday the 15th of August. The panel of podcast hosts Charlotte Robson and Simon Campbell Adam Clery of the ACFC YouTube channel ...

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Gosforth Civic Theatre @gosforthcivictheatre.co.uk · Aug 7

The True Faith NUFC Podcast is back for another live Gosforth show!

Charlotte Robson, Luke Edwards, Simon Campbell, and Adam Clery will discuss all things Newcastle United ahead of a huge 25/26 season!

Friday 15 August, doors 6.30pm, show 7.30pm.

Tickets £13.50: bit.ly/4lkVUiP

True Faith NUFC Podcast Live | Gosforth Civic Theatre

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Gosforth Civic Theatre @gosforthcivictheatre.co.uk · Aug 5

❗NOTICE: KITCHEN CLOSED TODAY❗

We apologise - due to staff illness, our kitchen is closed today but our cafe is still open! Coffee, hot drinks, soft drinks, cakes, breakfast sandwiches and snacks remain available.

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Angela 📎💋💄🙏😻🐧🧿 @angelalambton.bsky.social · Aug 3

Had such a fabulous time at @gosforthcivictheatre.co.uk so much choice and interesting selection. Staff were so kind. Tacos were amazing. Looking forward to next year. 🍻🍻 #BSkyBeer xo

My hand and wrist resting on a blue and yellow real ale list. It reads, The Beer List, Beer Festival 2025 Gosforth Civic Centre. I have a blue and red paper wristband with GCT

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Gosforth Civic Theatre @gosforthcivictheatre.co.uk · Aug 1

We hope you enjoyed it! Thank for coming 🍻

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Bay Beer Reviews @baybeerreviews.bsky.social · Jul 29

Indeed I did. The @gosforthcivictheatre.co.uk beer fest also on that evening!

The Beer List - GCT Beer Festival 2025.pdf share.google/sf9eWI4argk3...

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Bay Beer Reviews @baybeerreviews.bsky.social · Aug 1

Friday festing at @gosforthcivictheatre.co.uk
#Newcastle
#BskyBeer

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Gosforth Civic Theatre @gosforthcivictheatre.co.uk · Jul 28

It's GCT Beer Festival week!

From 4pm on Friday, we are throwing open our doors to a weekend of great beer, live music, tasty food and a family-friendly atmosphere.

See what's going on and the full line up here. £5 on the door to over 18s, under 18s free.

GCT Beer Festival is Gosforth's community beer festival. And one of the most inclusive beer festivals in the North East. It's £5 on the door, has a line up of 30 taps of rotating beer selection, plus...

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Gosforth Civic Theatre @gosforthcivictheatre.co.uk · Jul 17

❗ CAFÉ SUMMER OPENING HOURS UPDATE ❗

We have some temporary changes to our café opening hours over the summer, as shown in the image.

Changes to café opening hours.

Please be aware of the following changes to our café opening hours over summer:

July:
Sat 19: CLOSED
Tue 22: 8.30am - 4pm
Sat 26: CLOSED
Sun 27: CLOSED
Tue 29- Thu 31: 8.30am - 4pm

August:
Fri 1 - Sun 3: GCT Beer Festival
Sun 10: CLOSED
Tue 12- Thu 14 : 8.30am - 5pm
Sat 16: 8.30am - 3pm
Sun 17: CLOSED
Tue 19 - Sat 23: 8.30am - 3pm
Sun 24: CLOSED
Tue 26 - Sat 30: 8.30am - 3pm
Sun 31: CLOSED

Gosforth Civic Theatre @gosforthcivictheatre.co.uk · Jun 19

❗CLOSED TODAY❗

We are closed for a private event today, but will be back open tomorrow at 8:30 AM.

Thinking of booking our space for your own event? Contact us at [email protected]

Gosforth Civic Theatre @gosforthcivictheatre.co.uk · Jun 17

*Friday 1, Sat 2 and Sun 3 August!

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Gosforth Civic Theatre @gosforthcivictheatre.co.uk · Jun 17

😎 Sunday: Chill out and unwind
Wind down the festival on Sunday with food from our kitchen and a lineup of live music from Tommy Arch and two singer songwriters from We Make Culture's excellent Young Musician's Project. Plus our family craft room to keep the young ones entertained.

Gosforth Civic Theatre @gosforthcivictheatre.co.uk · Jun 17

🎸 Saturday: Family fun and soulful grooves
Join us for a day filled with creative crafts from Mini Crafters, mouth-watering offerings from Goodtimes Tacos, and our kitchen. Plus live music from Hels Pattison, Georgia May and Soul'd Out's 7-piece band playing neo-soul, funk, RnB and hip-hop.

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Gosforth Civic Theatre @gosforthcivictheatre.co.uk · Jun 17

🍕 Friday: Pints, party, pizza

The opening night is party night. Be the first to have the full choice of beers on the bar before they're gone and bring your mates for a hit of nostalgia from Jamagotchi, who will be playing biggest pop, dance and indie bangers from the 90s from 8pm to 10pm.

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Gosforth Civic Theatre @gosforthcivictheatre.co.uk · Jun 17

We even have plenty of not-beer and no and low alcohol options for those just wanting to come down for the vibes (which are immaculate...)

For just £5 entry for adults to help us cover running costs, come down and celebrate with us and support our work with people with learning disabilities.

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Gosforth Civic Theatre @gosforthcivictheatre.co.uk · Jun 17

🎉 GCT Beer Festival 🍻

Fri 2 Aug, 4pm - 11pm.
Sat 3 Aug, 12pm - 11pm.
Sun 4 Aug, 11am - 5pm

Our family-friendly, dog-friendly, community Beer Festival is back with tons of live music, street food, crafts for the kids and importantly LOADS of beer.

www.gosforthcivictheatre.co.uk/whats-on/gct...

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