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What's On tells you everything that's happening at Live Theatre over the coming months. If you're interested in new writing, comedy, live music or visiting theatre then why not browse through the categories above to find out more about what Live Theatre has on offer.

Find out more about Live Theatre's January to April Season in this video from Kyeo.tv.

Whatever takes your fancy, simply book now via Live’s secure online booking system or call the box office on (0191) 232 1232 where our team of box office staff will be happy to help.

Interested in taking a sneak peek behind the scenes of Live Theatre’s Grade 1 and 2 bonded warehouses and almhouses? Find out more in the About Us section.

We also have a number of special offers currently available.

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Andrew O'Neill: Alternative

Presented by Jon Briley at Best Medicine Management

  • Sunday 5 Febuary, 8pm
  • LOCATION: Main Theatre
  • SUITABILITY: 16+
  • TICKETS: £10; £8 concs
  • DURATION: Approx 1 hour 45 mins
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Funny comedy show by long-haired man (includes short play about gravy). All styles of comedy covered, guaranteed (some twice).

As seen on Stewart Lee’s Comedy Vehicle, heard hijacking the Radio One Rock Show and satirising on Radio 5 Live, and read in Terroriser magazine.

“Andrew O’Neill is like comedy ball-lightning; fast, electrifying and even funnier than the misfortunes of others” Alan Moore (Watchmen, League of Extraordinary Gentlemen)
 

A+E Quiz

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  • Mon 6 Feb, Mon 12 Mar, Mon 2 Apr, 8pm
  • LOCATION: Live Bar
  • TICKETS: £1
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Jolt your brain back into the working week with Live's Arts + Entertainment Quiz. Taking place in Live's atmospheric bar simply bring along your own team of culture vultures to have a chance of winning a host of fantastic prizes.

The A+E Quiz costs just £1 per team member and there's no need to book so just grab your mates and head down to Live Theatre for a great night out.
 

Nativities by Zoe Cooper

  • Tuesday 14 February to Saturday 3 March
  • LOCATION: Main Theatre
  • SUITABILITY: 14+
  • TICKETS: £10 to £18
  • DURATION: Approx 2 hours plus an interval
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Directed by Max Roberts

Nativities is a darkly comic new play set in the world of petty office politics, designated smoking areas and the cheeky pint after work.  Excited about her new job as administrative assistant at a call centre, Stella is eager to fit in with her workmates and they seem to like her too, especially when they find out how much they all have in common.  When they discover that Stella is pregnant they're all delighted for her.  However, as her pregnancy progresses, their certainties about love, relationships and parenthood are questioned and their lives both at work and at home begin to unravel.
 
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Meet the Cast

  • Thursday 23 February, 5pm
  • LOCATION: Main Theatre
  • SUITABILITY: 14+
  • TICKETS: Free
  • DURATION: Approximately 45 minutes
 
Want to find out what it was like bringing Zoe’s play to life? Then join Rosie Kellagher, assistant director, as she talks to members of the cast about everything from the first rehearsals to Opening Night.

This event is free but tickets must be booked in advance via the box office on (0191) 232 1232. Places are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment.

Warning: this event may contain spoilers!

Want to be a playwright?

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  • Thurs 23 Feb, 6.30pm
  • TICKETS: free, booking essential
  • DURATION: 1 hour
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Join Gez Casey, Live Theatre’s Literary Manager, as he provides a guided tour of Live Theatre’s unique online course www.beaplaywright.com. If you’d like to find out more about the course and are interested in joining an online community of aspiring playwrights then this event is for you.

Find out more about the five step-by-step modules, each covering different aspects of playwriting, the practical tried and tested exercises students are asked to complete, and exclusive new video clips of great dramatists as they offer the benefits of their experience.

Anyone who attends this event will be eligible to receive an exclusive promotional code offering a discount on the course