We are thrilled to announce that mother & son Denise Welch & Louis Healy will be part of the cast for the reading of Smack Family Robinson here on Fri 19 Jun 2026, 7.30pm to celebrate playwright Richard Bean at 70! Find out more & book at www.live.org.uk/whats-on/sma...

We are closed this coming Monday 25 June - BANK HOLIDAY. We hope you have a good one! www.live.org.uk

We are a host venue for Youth Theatre Together GET-TOGETHER on Mon 20 July 2026 - day-long gatherings for youth theatre leaders, participants and freelancers to connect, share practice and help finalise our strategy. Apply by 2pm on Mon 1 June 2026 at www.youththeatretogether.com/get-togethers

Another great review in for 'Astell & Woolf'! @culturednortheast.bsky.social say 'Shelagh Stephenson has a pop at the patriarchy in her enjoyable new play set in the afterlife...' Read it in full at tinyurl.com/hzz6n5fh

If you're coming along to see Astell & Woolf tomorrow Sat 23 May or just passing along the Quayside, pop in for the Feminist Book Fair hosted by Forum Books between 1 - 10pm. Find out more at www.live.org.uk/whats-on/ast...

Excited for Unicorn Theatre's ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'Toto Kerblammo!' here on Tue 9 June. This 'Magnificent' piece of theatre tells a powerful story about listening, friendship & finding hope in the darkest of places. 👀 production 📸 taken by Marc Brenner & then get your 🎟️ asap at www.live.org.uk/whats-on/tot...

Our next monthly Reading Room in partnership with @alphabettitheatre.bsky.social is here at Live Theatre on Wed 17 Jun, 5.30 - 7.30pm. This time we will be reading 'Posh' by Laura Wade. Find out more & book your FREE ticket asap at www.live.org.uk/whats-on/rea...

⭐⭐⭐⭐1/2 stars just in from Stage With Stacy for 'Astell & Woolf' who says 'compelling, poignant, thought provoking and deeply moving'. Read the review in full at tinyurl.com/ypn3a7hj

Another cracking review in for 'Astell & Woolf' British Theatre Guide say 'Written by the award-winning, prolific Shelagh Stephenson...content is boundless' Check it out in full at tinyurl.com/2dasm69m

★★★★ Review: Astell & Woolf – Witty, sharply written comedy of feminist ideas. Read The Stage's reviews 👇

A fantastic ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ for 'Astell & Woolf' from Northern Arts Review. 'a work of genius...I would see it again tomorrow'. Read it in full at tinyurl.com/k4p8vxr8

👂 to this interview with Shelagh Stephenson, writer of 'Astell & Woolf' on BBC Radio 4's Front Row. Hear more about this brand new comedy that sees feminists Mary Astell & Virginia Woolf meeting in the afterlife. Listen in on the following link from 32mins14secs tinyurl.com/5t3pc52h

Another great review in for 'Astell & Woolf' from @thereviewshub.bsky.social 'entertains and engages...intriguing feminist duologue' Read it in full at tinyurl.com/2wyyunjr

Press night brought another standing ovation for 'Astell & Woolf' by Shelagh Stephenson. Check out what @netheatreguide.bsky.social had to say 'Philosophy and feminism from women hundreds of years apart' at tinyurl.com/5yzhwbzc

Great review in for Shelagh Stephenson's 'Astell & Woolf' ! @traceysinclair.bsky.social for @thestage.co.uk gives it ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Impressively fast-moving...buoyed by strong performances, great chemistry and sharp dialogue.' Read it in full at tinyurl.com/5n84jpa9

Read Joanne Oliver's review of the witty feminist comedy Astell and Woolf which runs at Live Theatre Newcastle @livetheatre.bsky.social until Saturday 6 June 2026 Review: www.northeasttheatreguide.co.uk/2026/05/revi...

Magnificent new play. Theatre at its best. Playing until Sat 6th Jun: www.live.org.uk/whats-on/astell-woolf @livetheatre.bsky.social - ASTELL AND WOOLF Beautifully written by Shelagh Stephenson, wonderful direction by Karen Traynor & superb performances by Tessa Parr & Phillippa Wilson

Wishing Team 'Astell&Woolf' a brilliant #PressNight tonight! Go do what you do best and raise that roof! www.live.org.uk/whats-on/ast...

If you've been or are coming along to see our current production 'Astell & Woolf', like us you may be interested to know about Newcastle's first feminist, Mary Astell. Check out this 'In Our Time' Podcast episode @bbcsounds.bsky.social to find out more at www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

The first of the 'Astell & Woolf' production photographs taken by Von Fox are out! Take a look at the action in this new comedy by Shelagh Stephenson. It plays until Sat 6 Jun. Find out more & book tickets at www.live.org.uk/whats-on/ast...

Our brilliant #LiveYouthTheatre members recently performed pieces they created themselves for 'Twisted Tales' - a reimagining of classic fairytales through the eyes of young people today. Check out these production pics taken by Von Fox. See all pics at www.live.org.uk/youththeatre

We had the first preview of 'Astell & Woolf' last night and it went down a storm! We caught up with some audience members to check out their reactions. 👀 the video to see what they had to say & then get your tickets asap if you haven't already (on til 6 Jun) at www.live.org.uk/whats-on/ast...

Astell & Woolf opens tonight and runs until Sat 6 Jun. Check out this video to hear from Phillippa Wilson who is taking on the role of Mary Astell as to why she loves being back at Live Theatre. Get your tickets asap at www.live.org.uk/whats-on/ast...

This July we've got 2 weeks of our brilliant NEW Summer School on offer to 11 - 15 year olds! This is the perfect place to meet new friends and have a great time creating. Choose from A Play In A Week or Story Writers Find out all the info & book at www.live.org.uk/whats-on/liv...

Tomorrow we open our much anticipated Live Theatre production of 'Astell & Woolf' and we can't wait! Come enjoy this new World Premiere comedy by the brilliant Shelagh Stephenson with fiery feminist energy! It runs until Sat 6 Jun. Get your tickets asap at www.live.org.uk/whats-on/ast...

Parents of children aged 7- 10! Do you want your kids to: ⭐Meet new friends? ⭐Get creative? ⭐ Work together to bring ideas to life? ⭐Create a show/story from scratch? ⭐Enjoy five fun filled days with lots of drama games? Find out more & book at www.live.org.uk/whats-on/liv...

Pop along tomorrow for @northumbriauni.bsky.social 's FREE promenade performance at 11am or 2pm. Must book via link below...

'Astell & Woolf' by Shelagh Stephenson opens this Thu 14 May & runs until Sat 6 Jun. Check out this preview in NE Volume to find out more about this brand new comedy at tinyurl.com/yckyuxhs & then book your tickets at www.live.org.uk/whats-on/ast...

We caught up with Tessa Parr who will be taking on the role of renowned writer & feminist Virginia Woolf in our new comedy 'Astell & Woolf'. Check out what she has to say about playing this famous character and why you should come see it! Get your tickets asap at www.live.org.uk/whats-on/ast...

We're delighted to be getting the script of our upcoming World Premiere comedy Astell & Woolf by Shelagh Stephenson published as a Playtext with Methuen Drama - Bloomsbury Publishing UK. Pre order yours now for only £5 at www.live.org.uk/shop

We are extremely grateful to our neighbours, The Head of Steam Quayside who are hosting a Charity Race Night next Fri 15 May from 7pm. Funds raised from the event will be shared between Live Theatre & Alice House Hospice Pop in to see them to get your tickets, only £3! #supportlocalcharities

Do you have children aged 7 - 10 or 11 - 15 who would love to meet new friends, explore their imaginations & get creative this summer? We've got the perfect solution with our 'Live Summer School'... 🔗 Find out more & book at live.org.uk/whats-on/liv...

This coming Wed 13 May come enjoy a promenade performance here from @northumbriauni.bsky.social 'Lavender In Summer' at either 11am or 2pm. This performance explores grief across the social hierarchy of Victorian Newcastle. FREE but must book & find out more at www.live.org.uk/whats-on/lav...

It's only 1wk until the first preview of 'Astell & Woolf' so we caught up with actor Phillippa Wilson who will be portraying Mary Astell in this brand new comedy to find out her thoughts on the play. Check it out. Plays from Thu 14 May - Sat 6 Jun. www.live.org.uk/whats-on/ast...

We've got Unicorn Theatre's brilliant 'Toto Kerblammo!' here as part of its national tour on Tue 9 Jun, 7pm. Check out this ⭐⭐⭐⭐review from @theguardian.com who say 'a perky sense of fun' Suitable for ages 10+. Read the review at tinyurl.com/mukvyut8 & then book at www.live.org.uk/whats-on/tot...

#TrailerDrop for 'Astell & Woolf' 👀 Teaser of this new comedy by Shelagh Stephenson directed by Karen Traynor where we meet Newcastle's Mary Astell played by Phillippa Wilson & Virginia Woolf played by Tessa Parr in the afterlife. Find out more & book tickets at www.live.org.uk/whats-on/ast...

When pioneering feminist Mary Astell (born in Newcastle) meets Virginia Woolf in the afterlife, the result is a riotous, thought-provoking clash of minds. A spotlight on Astell a visionary often left out of the history books. Astell & Woolf, 14 May-6 June. @livetheatre.bsky.social www.live.org.uk

We are closed for the #BankHoliday weekend. Our offices & Box Office (from noon) will reopen on Tue 5 May. You can still buy tickets and get info at www.live.org.uk We hope you have a good one!

We are delighted to be joining forces with @newwritingnorth.bsky.social 's Creative Associate Programme to offer a six month Live Theatre Writer In Residence opportunity with a £4K bursary. Deadline: 9am on Mon 8 Jun 2026. Info at (scroll down) newwritingnorth.com/event/creati...

🎭 OPEN AUDITIONS – OUR FRIENDS IN THE NORTH 🎭 We’re joining forces with Newcastle Theatre Royal & @jamieeastlake.bsky.social Productions to bring Our Friends in the North to the stage this Autumn. The deadline to apply is this coming Wed 6 May 2026 at Noon. www.live.org.uk/our-friends-...

Thrilled to have Unicorn Theatre bring their ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Toto Kerblammo! to our stage on Tue 9 Jun, 7pm. Check out the trailer for this immersive new play which is a tender & powerful story about listening, friendship & finding hope in the darkest of places. www.live.org.uk/whats-on/tot...

Are you ready for our sizzling season of shows this summer? With an exciting line up of cutting-edge theatre, playwright celebrations & global hits it's set to be a scorcher! Check out this news story to find out more about this hot summer of shows at tinyurl.com/5yb8tbj8

NE theatre artists, creators & writers... do you have something you’re working on that you’d like to try out in front of an audience here? Artists will have a slot of up to 10 mins, with each artist receiving a fee of £150. Deadline: Noon on Fri 22 May 2026 Info at www.live.org.uk/unearthed-fe...

Fantastic to host @northumbriauni.bsky.social Sharing Showcase this pm - excerpts of coursework by students in third year of BA in English & Creative Writing, & MA in Creative Writing performed by Chris Connel, Dean Bone, Kay Milbourne, Jude Nelson & Jay Robinson - directed by Edmund Wiseman!

Delighted to be welcoming back Rachel Stockdale with her new play 'Mother?' playing here on Tue 30 Jun. Featuring stories from Mam’s & primary caregivers from across the NE. Mother? explores the highs, lows & messy middle of family life today. Find out more & book at www.live.org.uk/whats-on/mot...

We're delighted to be offering a FREE 6 Wk Introduction To Playwriting Course starting on 1 Jun 2026. This is for writers who are at the beginning of their playwriting journey and have not had a play professionally produced. Deadline to apply: NOON on Fri 22 May 2026 www.live.org.uk/td/playwriting

Not long until our main stage is taken over for the #WorldPremiere of Astell & Woolf from Thu 14 May - Sat 6 Jun so David Whetstone from @culturednortheast.bsky.social popped along to speak to writer of the play Shelagh Stephenson. Check it out at tinyurl.com/mtj56t6h

Timed to coincide with the start of FIFA WorldCup 2026 from Thu 11 - Sat 13 Jun don't miss Roxy Dog Production's - the multi award winning worldwide hit 'Why I Stuck a Flare Up My Arse for England'! Check out the video to see how audiences have been reacting & book at www.live.org.uk/whats-on/why...

We are opening our doors for a special Fringe Preview Week Tue 28 - Fri 31 July 2026. This will be a chance for artists from all over the UK to preview their show. The deadline to apply is NOON on Fri 8 May. Find out all the info & apply at www.live.org.uk/edinburgh-fr...

We're out on location shooting the trailer for our upcoming production #AstellandWoolf by Shelagh Stephenson where we meet the two brilliant feminists minds of Newcastle born Mary Astell & Virginia Woolf! Keep your 👀 peeled for it being released soon! www.live.org.uk/whats-on/ast...