Northern Stage

14/05/2026

🩸 “FEED ME!” 🌿

Audiences and critics can’t get enough of our dazzling cult classic co-production,

⭐⭐⭐⭐ — Whatsonstage
⭐⭐⭐⭐ — The Stage
⭐⭐⭐⭐ — The Times
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ — Theatre & Tonic
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ — Stage Side

Showing NOW at Northern Stage until Sat 23 May 📆
🎟️ Book Now: northernstage.co.uk

Arriving at Derby Theatre on Sat 30 May until Sat 20 Jun 📆
🎟️Book Today: https://bit.ly/4rcHB2Z

14/05/2026

If you go down to the woods this May half-term, you're sure of a big surprise!

Help forgetful Fox track down his missing socks, find out who's causing the racket that's keeping poor Rabbit awake, join Pig and Hen's cheeky game of hide-and-seek and discover what special surprise Postman Bear is planning for his friends.

Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s beloved Tales from Acorn Wood stories are coming to our stage, brought to life for the first time in an enchanting lift-the-flap experience your littles will love!🌳

📆Thu 28 May - Sun 31 May
🎟️ Tickets from £16.50
🔗 https://northernstage.co.uk/whats-on/tales-from-acorn-wood/

14/05/2026

14/05/2026

Alnwick Garden welcomes mysterious new resident as West End star comes to Northern Stage

13/05/2026

★★★★★ "superb dance production is ‘like riding a wave’" - ArtsHub, Sydney

A gorgeous review of The Other Side of Me at its performances at the Sydney Opera House! Join Gary Lang NT Dance Company next week as they bring this poignant tale to life through an achingly intimate duet.

You can read the full review here: https://www.artshub.com.au/news/reviews/the-other-side-of-me-review-superb-dance-production-is-like-riding-a-wave-2857809/

📆 Wed 20 May
🎟️ Tickets from £12

13/05/2026

Your first look!🪴

It's press night for Little Shop of Horrors! Wishing all of our cast and crew the best of luck for this evening, and a huge thank you for all of your hard work.

Running till Sat 23 May at Northern Stage, before heading over to Derby Theatre from Sat 30 May - Sat 20 Jun.

Feed your appetite and book your tickets now!🩸

📸Pam Raith

12/05/2026

Business has been thriving since Audrey II’s been blooming!🪴

Our friends over at 5th Avenue Flowers are giving Mr Mushnik a run for his money with their beautiful plant pop-up shop, with us until Fri 15 May!

Pop in and have a look before the show, or just to have a browse, but make sure you grab something before Audrey II eats it all!

11/05/2026

Introducing Little Creators!⭐️

Our group of Little Creators will be supported by professional theatre makers to develop their performance and storytelling skills – but most importantly, to have fun! During the week, they’ll take part in drama workshops to build their confidence, as well as craft-making sessions to explore their imagination.

The Little Creators will work towards a short, informal sharing at the end of the week, which they’ll perform to family and friends on one of our stages.

📆 Mon 27 - Fri 31 Jul
⏰️ 9.30am – 3.30pm each day
🎟️https://northernstage.co.uk/whats-on/little-creators/

10/05/2026

Northern Stage is pleased to be hosting our yearly round of Open Auditions!

On the back of our Open Auditions, some actors secured an agent, some were invited to audition for specific shows, some have made their debut at Northern Stage and at venues across England, and others are on lists and on our minds as we wait for the right project for them.

We’re committed to local talent, so this opportunity is for those living in postcodes beginning NE, SR, DH, DL or TS.

Open Auditions: Fri 12 - Sun 14 Jun
Open Creatives: Sat 20 Jun

To find out more and to apply, follow the link below.
https://northernstage.co.uk/open-auditions-open-creatives-callout-2026/

10/05/2026

Reviews are in, take a look at what people are saying about the hilarious and heartfelt one woman show.

Don’t miss out on your new favourite fantasy romance obsession, and book tickets now link in bio.
📅 Sat 16 May, 8:00PM
🎟️ Tickets from £12
🔥 https://northernstage.co.uk/whats-on/of-fire-and-flame/

09/05/2026

Not long until Haddaway & Write joins us at Northern Stage, where North East’s stories take centre stage!

Experience six hilarious and heart-warming short plays performed back-to-back in one unforgettable evening.

The latest production to emerge from Hooley Theatre’s flagship talent development programme, in partnership with Gala Durham, showcases six brand-new short plays that champion regional voices.

📅 Thu 21 May, 7:45PM
🎟️ Tickets from £12
🔗 https://northernstage.co.uk/whats-on/haddaway-write/