People's Theatre
@peoplestheatre.bsky.social
π€ 610
π₯ 395
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The North-East of England's leading non-professional theatre
https://linktr.ee/peoplestheatre
π¬ TRAILER "Judy is the perfect housewife!" Only one week to go until Laura Wade's sparkling comedy HOME, I'M DARLING takes to our stage π° π Book now - link in bio π· Paul Hood π¬ Alison Carr ππΈ With thanks to the wardrobe and props teams
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NEXT: Judy has given her life a retro-rebrand and embraced a full-time role as a 1950s housewife. As she strives to be a domestic goddess, Judy finds herself increasingly clashing with reality in this award-winning comedy about gender roles, rebellion, and cake!
11 days ago
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NOW PLAYING A fractured family, and a son adrift. THE SON by Florian Zeller, translated by Christopher Hampton π until Saturday π Tickets available Book online at
peoplestheatre.co.uk
, or on the door in person from 6.30pm π· Paul Hood
youtu.be/Jm8mZA1_2KY
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The Son
YouTube video by People's Theatre
https://youtu.be/Jm8mZA1_2KY
15 days ago
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OPENING NIGHT π Sending leg breaks and best wishes to everyone involved in this week's powerful drama THE SON. π until Saturday 13th β 7.30pm π Tickets available Book online at
peoplestheatre.co.uk
, or on the door in person from 6.30pm π· Paul Hood
18 days ago
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Can you believe there's only 100 days to go until our
#Panto
starts?! We hope you can join us for all the fun in the 'wicked' and wonderful land of Oz ππ πβ€ π 13th - 21st December β afternoon & evenings perfs π incl a Relaxed Perf on Tues 16th π
#LinkInBio
22 days ago
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reposted by
People's Theatre
Tracey Sinclair
30 days ago
New theatre feat.
@peoplestheatre.bsky.social
and more!
traceysinclair.substack.com/p/seagulls-a...
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Seagulls and The Son
New season at the People's Theatre and local writer nominated for award
https://traceysinclair.substack.com/p/seagulls-and-the-son?fbclid=IwdGRjcAMbzaVjbGNrAxvNomV4dG4DYWVtAjExAAEebc3s1zLQVrq6l8yZEHn2mdi0xrZH1tkIB7yQ6Mu7K2yUJlJZl62SJhb_Vvo_aem_JY70Xu2HiOivqqXiFc712w
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π A first-look into the rehearsal room for THE SON. From internationally acclaimed playwright Florian Zeller, this is a powerful look at teenage depression and parental helplessness. π 8th - 13th September π
www.peoplestheatre.co.uk/whats-on/the...
π· Lauren Aspery
about 1 month ago
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π A closer look at what we've got coming up in our intimate and versatile Studio Theatre this Season! βΉ
peoplestheatre.co.uk/whats-on
about 1 month ago
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π A closer look at what we've got coming up on the Main Stage this Season! βΉ
www.peoplestheatre.co.uk/whats-on
about 1 month ago
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The curtain has come down on our Spring/Summer 2025 Season ... and what a Season it's been! Thank you to everyone who made it happen, and thank you to everyone who joined us β€π We're on our summer break now, but we'll be back with a bumper New Season from September πͺ
2 months ago
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This week: WAITING FOR GOD, on until Saturday! ββββ βI really recommend it to both fans of the show and those new to the charactersβ - @reviewnortharts "brilliantly done" - Break A Leg "Not laughed so much in ages!" - audience comment π
#LinkInBio
π· Paul Hood
2 months ago
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Break legs to everyone involved in WAITING FOR GOD β€ Diana and Tom are ready to raise hell in this hilarious and heart warming stage adaptation of the popular BBC sitcom! π Tickets available Book online
#LinkInBio
, or on the door in-person from 6.30pm π· Paul Hood
2 months ago
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Bayview residents Diana and Tom as you've never seen them before! π Hilarious comedy WAITING FOR GOD celebrates aging boldly - and if that includes a high-speed trip to Bournemouth in a stolen Porsche, then so be it π π 15th - 19th July π
www.peoplestheatre.co.uk/whats-on/wai...
π· Jess Chapman
3 months ago
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Tracey Sinclair
3 months ago
spotlight on
@peoplestheatre.bsky.social
new season and Newcastle Fringe
traceysinclair.substack.com/p/the-people...
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The People's Theatre new season
Plus some Newcastle Fringe highlights
https://traceysinclair.substack.com/p/the-peoples-theatre-new-season-8e8?fbclid=IwY2xjawLbRIVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHju486ucfFIIAuMSYcVV6F9NNJEzD2dCRICP89xlabuasMtohCSZ2LIvgXli_aem_lzNeiKdqGUxPbbe7plhz1Q
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Gill
3 months ago
A great variety of shows as ever.
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π£ Our Autumn/Winter 2025-26 line-up is here π Our biggest Season ever is full-to-bursting with absorbing dramas, hilarious comedies, exciting new writing β¦ and a Christmas Panto thrown in for good measure! π Tickets are on sale now π
www.peoplestheatre.co.uk/whats-on
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3 months ago
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The set build for our upcoming WAITING FOR GOD is well underway! π
www.peoplestheatre.co.uk/whats-on/wai...
π· Claire Leighton
3 months ago
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NEXT: Growing old disgracefully in the Bayview Retirement Village in the hilarious BAFTA-nominated comedy! π
www.peoplestheatre.co.uk/whats-on/wai...
3 months ago
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Reviews for this week's STEEL MAGNOLIAS, playing until Saturday 14th! πΈ β β β β β "wholesome and heartbreaking" - @reviewnortharts πΈ "a cast that would bear comparison with any professional company" - Theatre Baby πΈ "The stage is set to perfection" - Break A Leg π Link in bio π· Jess Williams
3 months ago
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People's Theatre
Tracey Sinclair
4 months ago
Review of the warm, witty production of Steel Magnolias
@peoplestheatre.bsky.social
prodigalgeordie.blog/2025/06/11/s...
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Steel Magnolias at The Peopleβs Theatre
The North East is blessed with a raft of great theatres, but, perhaps unusually, we also have a couple of genuinely lovely amateur spaces. I had my first trip to The Little Theatre in Gateshead earβ¦
https://prodigalgeordie.blog/2025/06/11/steel-magnolias-at-the-peoples-theatre/
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"Laughter through tears is my favourite emotion" π A first-look at STEEL MAGNOLIAS on our stage! Leg breaks and good wishes to everyone involved ahead of tonight's first performance β€ π Tickets available. Book online
#LinkInBio
, or on the door from 6.30pm
4 months ago
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πΊ With one week to go, it's time to meet the ladies of Truvyβs beauty parlour! π Every one of them will steal your heart β STEEL MAGNOLIAS by Robert Harling π Tue 10 - Sat 14 June π
www.peoplestheatre.co.uk/whats-on/ste...
π· Mark Burden π Alison Carr
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π£ This month at the People's π Wed 4th: New Members Night π Sat 7th: Broadway Live at the People's β Tues 10th-Sat 14th: STEEL MAGNOLIAS by Robert Harling π Wed 18th-Thurs 19th: Heaton Shakespeare Festival ππΊ Sun 29th: SA Youth Academy Summer Show
4 months ago
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π This
#SherlockHolmesDay
we're throwing back to our 2021 production of Steven Canny and John Nicholson's wonderfully silly spoof of THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES! πΎ While in 2009 we staged a much more traditional production of the Conan Doyle classic π· Mark Burden
4 months ago
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"Honey. It's the eighties. If you can achieve puberty, you can achieve a past." π A first-look at rehearsals for next month's STEEL MAGNOLIAS! β STEEL MAGNOLIAS by Robert Harling π 10th - 14th June π
www.peoplestheatre.co.uk/whats-on/ste...
π· Ginny Leigh
4 months ago
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NEXT: STEEL MAGNOLIAS by Robert Harling βI donβt trust anybody that does their own hair. I donβt think itβs normal.β β Life, love, grief and friendship as six women put the world to rights in a small-town beauty salon. π
www.peoplestheatre.co.uk/whats-on/ste...
5 months ago
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reposted by
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Gill
5 months ago
Really enjoyed Sides
@peoplestheatre.bsky.social
A worthy winner of The People's Play Award. Beautifully performed. Congrats to all involved.
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"Three excellent performances, in a play written with wit and warmth. The production team created a brilliant set with attention to detail - everything from the blackboard menu to the condiments bottles was spot on."
spikemikeisbreakingaleg.blogspot.com/2025/05/revi...
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Review - Sides - People's Theatre
SidesΒ People's Theatre 5th May, 2025 The People's Play AwardΒ Written by Alex Joynes Directed by Ian Willis Showing this week in the studio...
https://spikemikeisbreakingaleg.blogspot.com/2025/05/review-sides-peoples-theatre.html
5 months ago
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"Alex Joynes [has] served up a sparkler"! If Cultured. North East's review for this week's SIDES was a sandwich, it'd be a footlong with all the toppings ππ
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5 months ago
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Thank you to everyone who joined us for last night's opening performance of SIDES. The world premiere, no less! π₯ͺ SIDES by Alex Joynes π until Saturday 10th π
www.peoplestheatre.co.uk/whats-on/sides
π· Paul Hood
5 months ago
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NEXT WEEK: love, belonging and sandwiches in our People's Play Award winner SIDES by Alex Joynes! With thanks to Dene's Deli in Jesmond for providing the perfect location for the photo shoot π₯ͺ π· Paul Hood πΆ Rhiannon Wilson π Alison Carr
youtu.be/a3Vz7ejHfvU?...
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π₯ͺ SIDES | Trailer
YouTube video by People's Theatre
https://youtu.be/a3Vz7ejHfvU?feature=shared
5 months ago
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"You just fall more and more in love with them all" Meet the cast of SIDES and get to know more about the characters they play. π₯ͺ SIDES by Alex Joynes (Winner, People's Play Award) π 5th - 10th May π
#LinkInBio
π Alison Carr, Kirstie Corfield π· Jess Chapman
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Wishing everyone involved in this week's Newcastle Gang Show a great opening night and a fantastic run! π until Saturday 26th β 7pm (plus 2pm on Sat) π A reminder that we are not selling the tickets for this.
#LinkInBio
to grab yours now!
5 months ago
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Over the coming weeks we're going to be catching up with members of the SIDES team ahead of the play opening on 5th. π Find out what Director Ian and AD Kirstie had to say about why they were attracted to directing the play, and how rehearsals are going!
youtu.be/NQDPnSVyrGE
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Sides | Ian and Kirstie
YouTube video by People's Theatre
https://youtu.be/NQDPnSVyrGE
6 months ago
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NEXT: SIDES by Alex Joynes π₯ͺ In Uncle Del's sandwich shop, changes are afoot. An unlikely trio are thrown together, and will learn about love, belonging, and the art of making a perfect panini. Our Peopleβs Play Award winner is a funny and heartwarming comedy-drama by Alex Joynes. π
#LinkInBio
6 months ago
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GOODNIGHT MISTER TOM continues until Saturday! π Tickets available: book online
#LinkInBio
, or on the door in person from 6.30pm "heartfelt and poignant" - Break A Leg β β β β β βThe set is ingeniousβ β Northern Arts Review βthe applause [was] prolonged and heartfeltβ β Cultured. North East
6 months ago
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Our production of GOODNIGHT MISTER TOM opens this evening! Wishing the cast and crew a fantastic opening night, and a great week β€π π until Sat 5th April π Tickets available: book online
#LinkInBio
, or on the door in person from 6.30pm π· Paul Hood
6 months ago
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northernartsreview.co.uk/north-east/a...
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A beloved novel brought to life on stage - Northern Arts Review
Our new theatre review website is up! Please show some love and come over to see. Sign up if you're in the north and want to be kept informed what's on near you. And if your favourite theatre or produ...
https://northernartsreview.co.uk/north-east/a-beloved-novel-brought-to-life-on-stage/
6 months ago
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This week! π
www.peoplestheatre.co.uk/wha.../goodn...
6 months ago
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π
#WorldTheatreDay
is a great time to take a look at what we've got coming up. We don't receive any public funds, and most of our revenue comes from ticket sales. Your support helps us ensure our future and means we can keep bringing great theatre to audiences! π
#LinkInBio
6 months ago
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NEXT: GOODNIGHT MISTER TOM As World War Two looms, a young evacuee is sent to the English countryside to stay with elderly recluse. The unlikely pairing gradually form a friendship, finding that neither are how they first seem. π
www.peoplestheatre.co.uk/wha.../goodn...
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πΈ Only two chances left to catch PYGMALION! π Book online
#LinkInBio
, or on the door in-person from 6.30pm "very enjoyable [and] very well-received by an enthusiastic audience" β Theatre Baby "Theyβre on a roll at the People's" β Cultured. North East "An astoundingly good show" - NETheatre
6 months ago
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"Yes you squashed cabbage leaf β¦ I could pass you off as the Queen of Sheba" πΈ Our production of George Bernard Shaw's PYGMALION opens this evening! Wishing the whole team a fantastic week β€ π Tickets available:
#LinkInBio
, or book on the door from 6.30pm π· Paul Hood
6 months ago
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7 months ago
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NETG preview PYGMALION, including our long association with its writer George Bernard Shaw
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7 months ago
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πΈ NEXT: PYGMALION George Bernard Shawβs captivating classic which sees Professor Henry Higgins transforming flower girl Eliza Doolittle into a lady. π
#LinkInBio
7 months ago
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Review round up for this week's HANGMEN π βperfectly paced, perfectly castβ β Cultured. North East βastonishingly funny β¦ the Peopleβs at its bestβ β Break A Leg β β β β βThe attention to detail was exquisiteβ β Northern Arts Review βthought-provoking and entertainingβ β NE Theatre π Link In Bio
7 months ago
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People's Theatre
Chris Neville-Smith
7 months ago
As
@peoplestheatre.bsky.social
is an organisation I am a member of, Hangmen is not eligible for a review but as a punter, this is the best play I've seen People's do that I'd never heard of. Running until Saturday.
www.peoplestheatre.co.uk/whats-on/han...
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Hangmen | People's Theatre
βThe electric bloody chair! Iβm told when that goes wrong they come out sizzling like a bloody steak.β What does the second-best hangman in England do on the day Parliament abolish hanging? In his s...
https://www.peoplestheatre.co.uk/whats-on/hangmen
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βDonβt worry, I may have my quirks but Iβm not an animal. Or am I?β Martin McDonagh's HANGMEN opens tonight! Wishing the team a fantastic first performance, and a great week! π Tickets available: book online
#LinkInBio
, or on the door in-person from 6.30pm π· Paul Hood
7 months ago
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The sun's too bright this morning to get a decent photograph of our new posters outside, but we don't mind too much BECAUSE THE SUN IS OUT! βππ
7 months ago
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