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Programme launch for June to December of 40th birthday year

Thursday, May 23, 2013

Live Theatre launches the June to December season of its 40th birthday year which includes two specially commissioned new plays Tyne and Wet House and the revival of one of its most successful plays, Cooking With Elvis.

Live Theatre present their education project, Write Stuff to Swedish theatre educators

Thursday, May 16, 2013

Members of Live Theatre’s Education and participation team present their Write Stuff young people’s project to theatre educators in Gothenburg, Sweden between 14 and 16 May.

A theatrical tour of Live Theatre for its 40th birthday reveals secrets and memories in unexpected places

Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Live Witness is a unique promenade performance across Live Theatre between Tuesday 14 to Saturday 25 May, especially commissioned as part of the Theatre’s 40th birthday celebrations.

Live Theatre staff tour the Tyne’s Swing Bridge to research river play

Thursday, May 2, 2013

Live Theatre’s Artistic Director Max Roberts, staff and creative team from Live Theatre visited Newcastle’s Swing Bridge this week whilst researching their forthcoming play, Tyne.

Captain Amazing meets Captain Nicholson

Friday, April 12, 2013

The current play to be staged by Live Theatre tells the story of a father who dreams up an alter ego superhero called Captain Amazing. The Port of Tyne’s own Captain and super hero, the Port’s Harbour Master Captain Nicholson took time out to visit Live Theatre to learn more.

Write Stuff for young writers from Benfield High School, Newcastle

Friday, March 22, 2013

Six young writers aged 13 and 14 years old from Benfield High School, Newcastle will have plays they have written performed at Live Theatre on Friday 22 March.

Live Theatre bursary winners use the city of Newcastle as inspiration for a post-apocalyptic play

Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Live Theatre is hosting Bristol based theatre company Sleepdogs this week as they develop a brand new show.

Newcastle United and North East Football memorabilia donated to Live Theatre

Thursday, March 7, 2013

Football memorabilia from 1951 to 1977 donated to raise money to support the work of Live Theatre.

Northumbria University and Live Theatre Partnership

Friday, March 1, 2013

The set is built, the audience are in their seats, and Northumbria University and Live Theatre are ready to step out onto centre stage and announce their new partnership, which will bring a range of cultural benefits to the region.

Open Clasp The Space Between Us

Wednesday, February 27, 2013

Open Clasp Theatre Company is delighted to announce that it will be on tour soon with a brand new production – The Space Between Us - visiting venues in the North and South of the region throughout March and April 2013. The Space Between Us is a fast paced dramatic story that invites audiences into a world that is full of conflict, love and hope.