Oscar Wilde’s deeply macabre ‘The Picture of Dorian Gray’ has thrilled generations, and the latest stage production is coming to Sunderland this October. Wilde’s iconic tale of hedonism and vanity remains as deliciously sharp and chilling today as it w…

‘The Haunted Bride’ is coming to Middlesbrough this October. Brr… Dickens knew how to pen a spine-chiller and ‘The Haunted Bride’ is based on his supremely eerie tale ‘To Be Read At Dusk’. Adapted for the stage by Rumpus Theatre Company, this spooky pr…

‘Teardrops On My Dildo: Fully Charged’ – that’s the title of Vanessa Larry Mitchell’s latest stand up show which is coming to Newcastle in October. She’s not shy. And that’s precisely why audiences love her. The Australian comedy sensation has built a …

No one does a showstopper like DarlingtonOS, and their latest blockbuster is the Queen/Ben Elton classic ‘We Will Rock You’. ‘We Will Rock You’ has proved to be a real juggernaut since it first wowed audiences back in 2002. Set in a dystopian future w…

Larry Dean has established himself as one of the UK’s top stand-ups, and his latest show, ‘Hellbent’, has won a raft of 5-star notices across the board. See what all the fuss is about when he brings it to Newcastle this November. As mentioned above, ‘H…

‘Close Enough To Touch’ is a drama from Red Ladder and Silent Uproar that asks what happens when our deepest urges are shrouded in shame. See it at Arts Centre Washington this October. This intimate, gripping drama—written by Henry Roberts and directe…

You know her, you love her, and now you can see her, as international drag superstar Baga Chipz hits the road with her new show, which, rather handily, is stopping off at the Town Hall theatre in Hartlepool this October. ‘Chip Off The Old Block’ did un…

The line-up at Northern Stage this autumn and winter is guaranteed to warm even the chilliest of cockles. From comedy to theatre to some real Christmas crackers, they’ve got it going on. As the nights draw in, Northern Stage is firing up a vibrant mix …

Often cited as one of the greatest dramas ever shown on television, ‘Our Friends in the North’ is returning to its spiritual home this October for a landmark production at the Theatre Royal. Newcastle may indeed be the spiritual home of ‘Our Friends in…

The wickedly acidic ‘Heathers The Musical’ is coming to Darlington this September. At Westerberg High, the only currency that matters is popularity. And nobody trades in it more ruthlessly than the Heathers: a fearsome, scrunchie-wearing triad who rule…

Memories, mammaries, politics, and maybe a bit of filth is what you can expect when Miriam Margolyes comes to Sunderland this September (she’s also in Stockton and Darlington later in the year). If you claim never to have heard Miriam Margolyes say som…

North-east playwright Alison Carr’s latest piece is inspired by the notorious ‘Canoe Man’ case. See it at Live Theatre this September and October. I wonder if the original ‘Canoe Man’ knew that his actions would trigger such interest in his deception? …

If they’re not yet national treasures, then Your Aunt Fanny are certainly local treasures—albeit treasures you’d keep hidden in the cellar when the vicar comes to tea. Their new show is ‘Crease’ and it’s coming to Stockton in early October (and Newcastle …

What do two moths, a lesbian seagull, and a pantomime horse have to do with dance? Find out when Thick and Tight bring their award-winning show ‘Natural Behaviour’ to Dance City in Newcastle this September. Iconic dance theatre company Thick & Tight ar…

A 1980s-set ‘Othello’ is coming to Northern Stage this September, and it promises to be one of the theatrical highlights of the autumn. Directed by Anthony Almeida, this co-production—brought to life by Northern Stage alongside HOME Manchester, Citize…

Newcastle Theatre Royal is leading the way in 2026 when it comes to all things dance, and this year they have three productions in particular that should be inked into your diary with all the alacrity of a principal ballerina leaping into a grand jeté. …