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Sunday 24th June 2018

Stagecoach 30th Anniversary Celebration

Sunday 24th June 2018

Stagecoach 30th Anniversary Celebration

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Monday 25th June 2018

Rufus Wainwright (with support from Nerina Pallot)

Monday 25th June 2018

Praised by the New York Times for his “genuine originality,” Rufus Wainwright has established himself as one of the great male vocalists, composers, and songwriters of his generation.

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Wednesday 27th June 2018

Leading Link proudly present 'This Is Us' A Celebration of World Arts by NCPS

Wednesday 27th June 2018

Leading Link proudly present 'This Is Us' A Celebration of World Arts by NCPS

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Thursday 28th June 2018

Les Musicals

Thursday 28th June 2018

'Les Musicals' presents the biggest hit songs from the West End & Broadway.

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Friday 29th June 2018

That's Life - The Frank Sinatra Story

Friday 29th June 2018

That’s Life is a brand new theatre production celebrating the life and music of one of the 20th century’s greatest icons, Frank Sinatra.

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Saturday 30th June 2018

Genesis Connected

Saturday 30th June 2018

Genesis Connected is a tribute show celebrating the music of Genesis and the biggest selling acts connected: Peter Gabriel, Phil Collins and Mike & the Mechanics.

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Monday 2nd July 2018

An Evening with Little Steven & The Disciples of Soul (Mouth of the Tyne Festival 2018)

Monday 2nd July 2018

Steven Van Zandt is a Musician, Performer, Songwriter, Arranger, Music Producer, Music Supervisor, TV Producer, Actor, Director, Broadway Producer, TV and Film Composer, Live Event Producer, International DJ, Activist, Historian, Teacher, member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and is recognized internationally as one of the world’s foremost authorities on both Contemporary and Traditional Rock and Roll.

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Thursday 5th July 2018

This Is The Kit with support from The Cornshed Sisters (Mouth of the Tyne Festival 2018)

Thursday 5th July 2018

This Is The Kit - the musical project which holds exceptional Paris-via-Bristol songwriter Kate Stables close to its heart - have earned the adoration of peers including Guy Garvey, The National and Sharon van Etten.

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Friday 6th July 2018

Collabro (Mouth of the Tyne Festival 2018)

Friday 6th July 2018

Collabro are the world’s most successful Musical Theatre group. In 2014 they met for their first rehearsal above a pub in London and just a month later went on to rouse the whole of Hammersmith Apollo into a standing ovation during their first ever public performance of ‘Stars’ for the Britain’s Got Talent judges.

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Sunday 8th July 2018

Pantomania

Sunday 8th July 2018

Pantomania – based on pantomimes written by Jeff Waites.

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Tuesday 10th July 2018

Longbenton High School: Oliver!

Tuesday 10th July 2018

Longbenton High School: Oliver!

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Friday 13th July 2018

Hazlewood's Got Talent

Friday 13th July 2018

Hazlewood's Got Talent

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Saturday 14th July 2018

King of Pop: The Legend Continues (NAVI + Jennifer Batten)

Saturday 14th July 2018

This incredible production stars the world’s leading MJ tribute artist Navi who is joined on stage by Michael Jackson’s iconic female guitarist - Jennifer Batten.

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Sunday 15th July 2018

Move It Studios 'Keep On Moving'

Sunday 15th July 2018

Move It Studios 'Keep On Moving'

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Saturday 21st July 2018

LJ Dance & Performing Arts Academy Presents: Broadway Lights West End Nights

Saturday 21st July 2018

LJ Dance & Performing Arts Academy Presents: Broadway Lights West End Nights

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Sunday 22nd July 2018

Suzanne Vega (Mouth of the Tyne Festival 2018)

Sunday 22nd July 2018

Widely regarded as one of the most brilliant songwriters of her generation, Suzanne Vega emerged as a leading figure of the folk-music revival of the early 1980s when, accompanying herself on acoustic guitar, she sang what has been labeled contemporary folk or neo-folk songs of her own creation in Greenwich Village clubs.

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Sunday 29th July 2018

Rhythm of the Dance

Sunday 29th July 2018

This stunning Irish spectacular that is Rhythm of the Dance, a fully live show that celebrates Irish culture through music and dance, featuring world champion dancers, a traditional Irish band, singers, a most gifted cast who have been wowing audiences all over the world since 1999.

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Wednesday 1st - Saturday 4th August

The Wizard of Oz

Wednesday 1st - Saturday 4th August

Take a trip down the Yellow Brick Road this summer for a pantomime adventure beyond the rainbow. Join Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tin Man and the Cowardly Lion on their all-new journey to see the almighty Wizard of Oz.

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Thursday 16th August 2018

Black Magic - The Little Mix Show *Second Date Added*

Thursday 16th August 2018

A highly energetic tribute show...

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Friday 17th August 2018

The Neil Diamond Story

Friday 17th August 2018

Celebrate with Bob Drury and his band the incredible back catalogue of hits by the legendary singer/songwriter.

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Saturday 1st & Sunday 2nd September 2018

Gilbert & Sullivan: Pirates of Penzance/Iolanthe

Saturday 1st & Sunday 2nd September 2018

The National Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company is the UK’s leading professional opera company dedicated to performing the works of Gilbert & Sullivan. Established in 1994, it has performed each year to high acclaim and outstanding press reviews and is celebrating its 25th season in 2018.

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Saturday 8th September 2018

The Supersonic 70s Show

Saturday 8th September 2018

Supersonic Management presents... “ A STUNNING CELEBRATION TO THE GOLDEN AGE OF POP” “The feel good factor of this show should be prescribed on the NHS!...”

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Tuesday 11th September 2018

The Great Joe Wilson

Tuesday 11th September 2018

From the co-writer of Dirty Dusting, Amazing Grace and A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Durham, comes another brilliant play (with music) by top North East playwright Ed Waugh.

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Thursday 13th September 2018

Ocean Film Festival World Tour 2018

Thursday 13th September 2018

Calling all ocean lovers! The annual Ocean Film Festival is sweeping towards Whitley Bay with a brand new selection of the world’s most amazing ocean films, from both above and below the surface.

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Friday 14th September 2018

Cloudbusting - 40 Years of Kate Bush

Friday 14th September 2018

It's 40 years since The Kick Inside announced to the world the genius of Kate Bush.

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Saturday 15th September 2018

Some Guys Have All The Luck - The Rod Stewart Story

Saturday 15th September 2018

Some Guys Have All The Luck is a fantastic theatrical production celebrating the career of one of rocks greatest icons, Rod Stewart – from street busker through to international superstar!

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Tuesday 18th September 2018

Cilla & The Shades of the 60s

Tuesday 18th September 2018

Cilla & The Shades of the 60s

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Thursday 20th September 2018

The Magic of Motown

Thursday 20th September 2018

Music fans are invited to the biggest party of the year as the unstoppable Magic of Motown show steams into town! Seen by over a million people, it's no surprise that the show is one of the biggest success stories in British theatre history, even performing for Her Majesty the Queen, as special guests at the Royal Variety Performance.

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Friday 21st September 2018

Mouth of the Tyne Festival 2018 presents Circo Eia: In Tarsi

Friday 21st September 2018

After successfully touring all over Europe, Catalan company Eia bring their award winning acrobatic theatre piece inTarsi to the UK for the first time. Breath-taking acrobatic skills combined with wit, humour and slick choreography make this show a perfect mix for all the family.

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Saturday 22nd September 2018

Hot Water Comedy Club

Saturday 22nd September 2018

Hot Water Comedy Club

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Sunday 23rd September 2018

Buddy Holly & The Cricketers

Sunday 23rd September 2018

26 Years of Rock ’n’ Rolling The World!

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Friday 28th September 2018

Bringing On Back The 60s Starring The New Amen Corner Plus Special Guests

Friday 28th September 2018

The hottest ticket in town has just arrived at your theatre.

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Saturday 29th September 2018

Ultimate Bowie

Saturday 29th September 2018

On January 10, 2016, the world lost a great music legend, David Bowie. The legacy he left his fans is a superb catalogue of music from a stellar 40+ year career.

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Monday 1st October 2018

Joanne Shaw Taylor with Special Guest Kris Barras

Monday 1st October 2018

Joanne Shaw Taylor has established herself as the UK’s number one star of the blues rock world. The girl with the big voice from the Black Country has toured extensively around the world, released critically acclaimed albums and gained a global fan base as well as having the honour of playing alongside some of her musical idols.

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Thursday 4th October 2018

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare *RESCHEDULED*

Thursday 4th October 2018

The National Production Company presents ‘The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged).’

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Friday 5th October 2018

Mark Anthony as Prince

Friday 5th October 2018

Mark Anthony achieved fame as the first doppelganger to appear on Top Of The Pops.

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Saturday 6th October 2018

Graham Parker & The Goldtops ft The Rumour Brass + Special Guest Jon Allen

Saturday 6th October 2018

Regarded as one of the UK's most distinguished and original songwriters Graham Parker returns with a new studio album and UK tour in October.

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Sunday 7th October 2018

Whitney - Queen of the Night

Sunday 7th October 2018

A stunning celebration of the music and life of one of the greatest singers of our time; this award winning production features a sensational line-up of musicians and artistes, and together with a powerhouse and breath-taking performance in the spirit of Whitney, deliver a show that exceeds expectation on every level.

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Thursday 11th October 2018

Les McKeown's Bay City Rollers

Thursday 11th October 2018

Bay City Rollers icon Les McKeown is back on tour, bringing his fantastic show to the Playhouse!

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Friday 12th October 2018

Best of WHAM!

Friday 12th October 2018

A ‘Fantastic’ new show featuring the best of George, Andrew, Pepsi and Shirlie with sensational vocals, choreography, costumes and an awesome live band.

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Saturday 13th October

Elkie Brooks

Saturday 13th October

Long before the end of a live show and the frequent standing ovations that accompany it, there comes a point where Elkie does something so amazing that it leaves her audience almost spellbound.

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Sunday 14th October 2018

Dudman Academy of Performing Arts and Fitness present 'Take Me To A Show'

Sunday 14th October 2018

Dudman Academy of Performing Arts and Fitness present 'Take Me To A Show'

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Thursday 18th October 2018

Bye Bye Baby

Thursday 18th October 2018

Bye Bye Baby is more than your average tribute band.

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Friday 19th October 2018

The UK Pink Floyd Experience

Friday 19th October 2018

Recreating the sights and sounds of the legendary Pink Floyd live in concert, this highly authentic show features over 50 years of hits by this iconic band.

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Wednesday 24th October 2018

Glenn Tilbrook

Wednesday 24th October 2018

Have guitar, will travel. That’s been Glenn Tilbrook’s unwavering mantra in a musical career stretching back to the 1970s, and which shows no signs of dimming as he sets out on the road again for a string of solo shows throughout March and Autumn 2018.

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Thursday 25th October 2018

The Magic of The Beatles

Thursday 25th October 2018

The Magic of The Beatles! One of the UK’s leading Beatles tribute shows!

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Friday 26th October 2018

Best of WHAM! *SECOND DATE ADDED*

Friday 26th October 2018

A ‘Fantastic’ new show featuring the best of George, Andrew, Pepsi and Shirlie with sensational vocals, choreography, costumes and an awesome live band.

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Saturday 27th October 2018

Los Endos - Ultimate Genesis: "And When There Were Five"

Saturday 27th October 2018

Los Endos, probably the best Genesis tribute band in the UK, are proudly playing the Playhouse for the fifth time with a new show for 2018.

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Wednesday 31st October - Saturday 3rd November 2018

Whitley Bay Operatic Society present 'The Addams Family'

Wednesday 31st October - Saturday 3rd November 2018

THE ADDAMS FAMILY features an original story, and it’s every father’s nightmare.

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Saturday 10th November 2018

Michael Portillo - Life: A Game of Two Halves

Saturday 10th November 2018

Michael Portillo - Life: A Game of Two Halves

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Sunday 11th November 2018

Money For Nothing: Dire Straits

Sunday 11th November 2018

‘Money for Nothing’ was formed in 2000 as a tribute to one of the world's premier rock bands - Dire Straits. The abundant energy and the excellence and musicality of their performance makes Money for Nothing a "must see" for any rock enthusiast or Dire Straits fan.

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Tuesday 13th November 2018

The Platters

Tuesday 13th November 2018

The Platters!

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Thursday 15th November 2018

Ned Boulting: Tour De Ned!

Thursday 15th November 2018

ITV’s cycling commentator Ned Boulting returns with an all-new production, built with wobbly precision on the edifice of the greatest bike race on earth.

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Friday 16th November 2018

Roy Wood Rock & Roll Band - Red E 2 Rock Tour

Friday 16th November 2018

What better way to celebrate our holiday season, than with a man who has helped shape our musical Christmas.

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Saturday 17th November 2018

Live/Wire: The AC/DC Show

Saturday 17th November 2018

Live/Wire is The AC/DC Show. The hugely successful and unique six-man tribute to rock music's greatest band AC/DC, complete with cannons, a wall of Marshalls' and over two hours of High Voltage Rock 'n' Roll in a show critically acclaimed for its closeness in look and sound to the real thing.

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Thursday 22nd November 2018

T-Rextasy - The 2018 Tour

Thursday 22nd November 2018

Marc Bolan, with his band T.Rex, was one of the most flamboyant and charismatic stars of the original glam rock era.

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Friday 23rd November 2018

The Elvis Years

Friday 23rd November 2018

The Story of the King

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Saturday 1st December 2018 - Saturday 5th January 2019

Christmas Pantomime: Blue Genie Entertainment Presents 'Peter Pan' Starring Antony Costa from Blue and Steve Walls

Saturday 1st December 2018 - Saturday 5th January 2019

Let Your Dreams Take Flight...

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Wednesday 9th January 2019

The Simon & Garfunkel Story

Wednesday 9th January 2019

Following its West End success at the Leicester Square Theatre, London, ‘The Simon and Garfunkel Story' is currently the biggest and the most successful international touring theatre show celebrating the lives and careers of Folk/Rock sensation Simon and Garfunkel.

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Tuesday 15th January - Sunday 20th January

Whitley Bay Pantomime Society presents 'Dick Whittington'

Tuesday 15th January - Sunday 20th January

The Purrrrrfect Pantomime Adventure

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Friday 15th February 2019

The Searchers: Farewell Concert

Friday 15th February 2019

The Searchers: Farewell Concert

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Thursday 21st February 2019

Henning Wehn: Get On With It

Thursday 21st February 2019

You couldn’t make it up; surely the German Comedy Ambassador Henning Wehn hasn’t bosched out yet another new show? And what’s he still doing here anyway? Well, his lack of transferable skills is what keeps him here and his belief that practise makes perfect is what keeps him going.

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Friday 22nd February 2019

Steve Harley Acoustic Trio

Friday 22nd February 2019

Steve Harley, the original Cockney Rebel, tours frequently with his Acoustic Trio, playing an intimate, unique and atmospheric show.

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Saturday 23rd February 2019

Showaddywaddy

Saturday 23rd February 2019

Formed in the 1970s in Leicester from several local bands, they have sold more than 20 million records and have toured all corners of the World extensively.

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Wednesday 20th March 2019

Francis Rossi: I Talk Too Much

Wednesday 20th March 2019

Francis Rossi: I Talk Too Much

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Sunday 2nd June 2019

Stewart Francis: Into The Punset

Sunday 2nd June 2019

The star of 'Mock the Week', 'Live at the Apollo' and 'Crackerjack' embarks on a brand-new show, in this, his last tour EVER!!! See him before he heads off... INTO THE PUNSET.

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