People's Theatre
The leading amateur theatre company in the North of England. Around 13 productions a year including a full-scale family pantomime, in a dedicated theatre since 1962.
About People's Theatre
The People's Theatre is a community theatre on Stephenson Road in Heaton, Newcastle. It traces its origins to 1911, when members of the Newcastle branch of the British Socialist Party began staging plays as the Clarion Dramatic Society; its first performance, The Bishop's Candlesticks, was given in July 1911. The company moved to its current Stephenson Road home in 1962. It stages a full season of around nine productions a year spanning drama, comedy and farce, together with an annual Christmas pantomime, and also runs a Young People's Theatre. The venue maintains costume and props collections, offers relaxed and accessible performances, and is available for hire.
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Upcoming Events
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A View from the Bridge
7:30 PM · People's Theatre, Stephenson Road, Heaton, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 5QF
Picnic at Hanging Rock, People's Theatre
7:30 PM · People's Theatre, Stephenson Road, Heaton, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 5QF
2:22 A Ghost Story, People's Theatre
7:30 PM · People's Theatre, Stephenson Road, Heaton, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 5QF
Noises Off at the People's Theatre
7:30 PM · People's Theatre, Stephenson Road, Heaton, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 5QF
Panto: Beauty and the Beast, People's Theatre
19:00 · People's Theatre, Stephenson Road, Heaton, Newcastle, NE6 5QF
Past Events
Recent events connected to People's Theatre.
Katherine Brett Academy of Dance Summer Show, People's Theatre
23 July 2026 · People's Theatre, Stephenson Road, Heaton, Newcastle, NE6 5QF
The Girl on the Train, People's Theatre
18 July 2026 · People's Theatre, Stephenson Road, Heaton, Newcastle, NE6 5QF
The Girl on the Train, People's Theatre
14 July 2026 · People's Theatre, Stephenson Road, NE6 5QF
Heaton Shakespeare Festival 2026
17 June 2026 · People's Theatre, Stephenson Road, NE6 5QF
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