The Northern Echo | Theatre https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/culture/theatre/ The Northern Echo Theatre en-gb Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:04:32 +0100 Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:04:32 +0100 https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/rss/terms/ M6 toby.granville@newsquest.co.uk (Toby Granville) webmaster@digitalmedia.newsquest.co.uk (Tim Joy) https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/resources/images/sitelogoalt/?type=rsslogo The Northern Echo | Theatre https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/culture/theatre/ Strictly's Craig Revel Horwood and Paul Chuckle to star in North East Sister Act tour https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26656639.strictlys-craig-revel-horwood-paul-chuckle-coming-sunderland/?ref=rss Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0100 551948cd310634eaf781bf0eedd2322d will.foxx@newsquest.co.uk | Will Foxx Tiktoker to bring her 'gritty' play inspired by 'Shameless' to North East stage https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26648733.tiktoker-brings-shameless-top-boy-inspired-play-middlesbrough/?ref=rss Wed, 21 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0100 842068f1e34de6493d779d88bcc467aa kenzie.harrison@newsquest.co.uk | Kenzie Harrison North East Pop Idol singer Zoe Birkett to star in hit West End musical https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26649594.north-east-pop-idol-star-zoe-birkett-cast-sister-act-musical/?ref=rss Mon, 19 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0100 00b79eb1c7be8b3d2aee6a8019918a5f kenzie.harrison@newsquest.co.uk | Kenzie Harrison Matt Baker on North East panto homecoming this month: ‘Here is where I’m happiest’ https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26560923.matt-baker-special-north-east-return-darlington-panto/?ref=rss Sun, 01 Nov 2026 12:00:00 +0000 becd9e55a8ba3f5d0ac5507a39669667 joseph.mclachlan@newsquest.co.uk | Joseph McLachlan Darlington Pop Idol star Zoe Birkett 25 years on - from Big Brother to Take That https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26637539.consett-pop-idol-star-zoe-birk-25-years---big-brother-take/?ref=rss Wed, 14 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0100 0a0efa686a341ed9503605e1693ae666 kenzie.harrison@newsquest.co.uk | Kenzie Harrison Tom Fletcher's Little Monster show to bring magical adventure to County Durham https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26632252.monster-show-arrives-durham-soon/?ref=rss Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100 80bdb0c9ba95fcba6f8ea2943c99eb4c gengelbrecht@newsquest.co.uk | Gavin Engelbrecht Iconic BBC prison sitcom to return with a brand new shake-up in 2027 https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26634324.iconic-bbc-sitcom-return-brand-new-adaptation/?ref=rss Wed, 14 Oct 2026 08:21:04 +0100 d54b582fb85f28f172f80bed813bb864 emilia.kettle@newsquest.co.uk | Emilia Kettle Teesside TikToker needs North East actors for 'Shameless and Top Boy' style show https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26631774.teesside-tiktoker-wants-actors-show-like-shameless-top-boy/?ref=rss Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0100 8314856f78b75316f4a7201383a58bdb kenzie.harrison@newsquest.co.uk | Kenzie Harrison Why bringing Dorian Gray to Darlington for world premiere is ‘proper rock and roll’ https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26626437.kevin-kennedy-dorian-gray-musical-opening-darlington/?ref=rss Tue, 13 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0100 0192cc0a28cf348eefe228a676024b68 andrew.white@nne.co.uk | Andrew White Iconic BBC sitcom Porridge to return in 2027 with a brand new adaptation https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26630468.bbc-sitcom-porridge-return-brand-new-adaptation/?ref=rss Tue, 13 Oct 2026 08:19:55 +0100 a221a2c4c484a441a851e29d45a47c2a emilia.kettle@newsquest.co.uk | Emilia Kettle Diamond anniversary for Darlington couple who found love under theatre spotlight https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26619815.diamond-wedding-couple-whose-love-shone-theatre/?ref=rss Mon, 12 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0100 924aade9cdcc27a64cccc35fbf0975ec peter.barron@nne.co.uk | Peter Barron North Yorkshire theatre group cuts costume hours with new sewing machine https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26617380.richmond-amateur-dramatics-invests-specialist-sewing-machine/?ref=rss Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100 cefaf4eaf6fc65a7532817958c91c20a gengelbrecht@newsquest.co.uk | Gavin Engelbrecht Families invited to free theatre adventure at North Yorkshire libraries https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26621874.firework-makers-daughter-touring-north-yorkshire/?ref=rss Sat, 10 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100 43fb77be529d328a1b7a8faf57ce2c0f gengelbrecht@newsquest.co.uk | Gavin Engelbrecht Much-loved County Durham theatre lands £7,500 boost for major theatre upgrade https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26612345.witham-barnard-castle-venue-secures-7-500-theatre-grant/?ref=rss Wed, 07 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0100 30713417e1c34907a7975bbeb628675d anna.barnes@newsquest.co.uk | Anna Barnes Crown Ballet to bring festive classic The Nutcracker to North East venues https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26610395.crown-ballet-brings-nutcracker-consett-middlesbrough/?ref=rss Wed, 07 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100 796d4737062052144d346ff82b48cace gengelbrecht@newsquest.co.uk | Gavin Engelbrecht North East town that shaped Coronation Street and Byke Grove star with 30-year career https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26611835.north-east-town-shaped-corrie-eastenders-star-jill-halfpenny/?ref=rss Tue, 06 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0100 ded317362deac96d4744472783af956c kenzie.harrison@newsquest.co.uk | Kenzie Harrison 'Dream come true' as Coronation Street and Brassic stars in Teesside for theatre show https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26611316.coronation-street-brassic-stars-coming-stockton-theatre/?ref=rss Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0100 53829d45aeb3f3e6ec9e360d61d8e86d freya.cain-metcalf@newsquest.co.uk | Freya Cain-Metcalf More than 4,500 tickets sold for Darlington production of We Will Rock You https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26608488.darlington-will-rock-sells-4-500-tickets/?ref=rss Tue, 06 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100 1e420e53219103d150dedae5e8c2a54f gengelbrecht@newsquest.co.uk | Gavin Engelbrecht New North East play marks 90 years since historic Jarrow Crusade march https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26609247.new-stage-play-marks-90th-anniversary-jarrow-crusade/?ref=rss Tue, 06 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100 b6e407e273f10ecceb4c15035831a309 gengelbrecht@newsquest.co.uk | Gavin Engelbrecht North East students bring breast cancer stage play T!ts Up! to the big screen https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26601969.t-ts-film-gives-sunderland-students-industry-experience/?ref=rss Sun, 04 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100 6c33b55c896c5bd1446fc1447839f126 gengelbrecht@newsquest.co.uk | Gavin Engelbrecht Britain's oldest surviving stage set recreated for John Godber play in Richmond https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26602489.historic-woodland-scene-recreated-john-godber-play/?ref=rss Sun, 04 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100 825d8a95af922333b475e3f03e6a9b3e gengelbrecht@newsquest.co.uk | Gavin Engelbrecht From Teesside to Hogwarts - The town that shaped 'clever and funny' Harry Potter star https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26591377.richard-griffiths-film-star-went-thornaby-harry-potter/?ref=rss Wed, 30 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +0100 01eacd6fdcd87498987eb2e9ccf59cb2 freya.cain-metcalf@newsquest.co.uk | Freya Cain-Metcalf Fears historic County Durham theatre 'on slow slide to close' after savings proposed https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26584613.concerns-consett-empire-slow-slide-closure/?ref=rss Mon, 28 Sep 2026 05:30:00 +0100 0ec5cf391aa6800eec3e57ea02b54293 joshua.nichol@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Nichol County Durham theatre to stage Little Mermaid panto after Snow White success https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26583191.leadgates-roxy-theatre-stage-little-mermaid-pantomime/?ref=rss Sun, 27 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100 3cc057fec7b21382e9db253504fb2603 gengelbrecht@newsquest.co.uk | Gavin Engelbrecht County Durham theatre faces café closure and cinema cuts under council proposals https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26578945.consett-empire-theatre-faces-caf-closure-cinema-cuts/?ref=rss Fri, 25 Sep 2026 05:30:00 +0100 e09603faf3cd5eacf6487a06f60dd3fd joshua.nichol@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Nichol Dirty Dancing at Sunderland Empire - Guaranteed to give you the time of your life https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26576730.sunderland-empires-dirty-dancing-delivers-feel-good-night/?ref=rss Wed, 23 Sep 2026 17:21:46 +0100 28a6ed871520ac89bc7f66dbccf3fdae Sam Linfoot Review: Heathers The Musical exceeds expectations at Darlington Hippodrome https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26573913.heathers-musical-arrived---thought/?ref=rss Wed, 23 Sep 2026 09:38:57 +0100 d43af22dc5efbe3548c105900647fd34 Andrew Bramfitt North Yorkshire theatre seeks knitted jellyfish for Little Mermaid panto https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26561216.georgian-theatre-royal-launches-knitted-jellyfish-appeal/?ref=rss Sun, 20 Sep 2026 05:46:00 +0100 59308fafc3ed2c8f55437ea6a3de1170 gengelbrecht@newsquest.co.uk | Gavin Engelbrecht North Yorkshire theatre unveils packed season of drama, comedy and festive favourites https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26563445.georgian-theatre-royal-unveils-autumn-winter-season/?ref=rss Sun, 20 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100 c2e697d8cf880d982a20d0c02ee1f63d gengelbrecht@newsquest.co.uk | Gavin Engelbrecht Panto goers encouraged to 'sing along' as Beauty and the Beast comes to Darlington https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26560997.darlington-panto-trio-bringing-beauty-beast-life/?ref=rss Sat, 19 Sep 2026 20:00:00 +0100 c14bb3c12ef2b49989a36f7f45dc025d joseph.mclachlan@newsquest.co.uk | Joseph McLachlan RuPaul's Drag Race star lands major role in Teesside Christmas pantomime https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26561106.drag-race-winner-michael-marouli-joins-billingham-panto-cast/?ref=rss Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0100 295cfed09ed61f7add5ad7f5d04a3752 freya.cain-metcalf@newsquest.co.uk | Freya Cain-Metcalf Billie Anthony Gaddess https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26547278.billie-anthony-gaddess/?ref=rss Fri, 18 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0100 c34003b81bd8db69641e64624aa687be Countryfile's Matt Baker 'happiest on home turf' as he joins panto cast in Darlington https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26560317.blue-peters-matt-baker-joins-beauty-beast-show-home-turf/?ref=rss Fri, 18 Sep 2026 05:30:00 +0100 708a6ef02d81ca24632ca5a66bf8bb3d joseph.mclachlan@newsquest.co.uk | Joseph McLachlan New rare 50p coin revealed by Royal Mint worth at least 39 times its face value https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26557335.royal-mint-releases-new-50p-20-years-wicked-musical/?ref=rss Thu, 17 Sep 2026 07:47:01 +0100 6bf7fe9dc64bd678ca7ac760711a6263 Macaully.Moffat@newsquest.co.uk | Macaully Moffat Darlington Hippodrome unveils packed autumn season of 'blockbuster' major shows https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26548789.darlington-hippodrome-launches-autumn-2026-programme/?ref=rss Tue, 15 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100 de0097a62e3e6cbc1351599e81201bc3 gengelbrecht@newsquest.co.uk | Gavin Engelbrecht West End's 'best reviewed' show and award-winning spy musical coming to Darlington https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26552549.west-end-musical-dubbed-best-reviewed-coming-darlington/?ref=rss Tue, 15 Sep 2026 17:30:00 +0100 0de9e1f9f50e9c8ac99e2de0f1c4d755 freya.cain-metcalf@newsquest.co.uk | Freya Cain-Metcalf Emmerdale star 'axed' from soap swaps TV for stage in Middlesbrough this Christmas https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26551003.emmerdales-star-cast-middlesbroughs-aladdin-soap-axe/?ref=rss Tue, 15 Sep 2026 17:30:00 +0100 5b3e906b4fa61eef69a2bca9ba2b0090 freya.cain-metcalf@newsquest.co.uk | Freya Cain-Metcalf Bishop Auckland attraction shortlisted for three international awards https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26539758.kynren-lands-three-international-attraction-nominations/?ref=rss Sat, 12 Sep 2026 08:00:00 +0100 d94f15ea23b6e1140c6169b3038d3982 francis.redwood@newsquest.co.uk | Francis Redwood Countryfile TV star from County Durham to star in Beauty and Beast this Christmas https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26542796.countryfiles-matt-baker-star-darlington-panto/?ref=rss Fri, 11 Sep 2026 14:12:21 +0100 db7094dc90afa912eb45ee1da698df67 joseph.mclachlan@newsquest.co.uk | Joseph McLachlan Music, comedy and theatre highlights at North East arts centre this autumn https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26522141.washington-arts-centre-unveils-autumn-season-near-sunderland/?ref=rss Sun, 06 Sep 2026 08:00:00 +0100 1db7199d1bcce9f9800c25d1d42b04a4 harry.williams@newsquest.co.uk | Harry Williams Musical cast gets physio support ahead of shows at Darlington Hippodrome https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26518039.will-rock-cast-visit-darlington-hospital-physio/?ref=rss Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0100 299f6fe0315d1eab95b5f91bf9d73ac8 francis.redwood@newsquest.co.uk | Francis Redwood Famous Christie sleuth takes to the stage in County Durham drama group's next play https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26515506.miss-marple-brings-crime-solving-skills-chester-le-street-stage/?ref=rss Thu, 03 Sep 2026 08:00:00 +0100 6aae8c01805335689fb5144b1097a37b bruce.unwin@nne.co.uk | Bruce Unwin Acclaimed Anne Boleyn’s Mother play tour comes to Yorkshire Dales https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26497608.anne-boleyns-mother-play-visit-leyburn-autumn/?ref=rss Sun, 30 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100 e66a7ce02bdd966913ce30c0a784c864 gengelbrecht@newsquest.co.uk | Gavin Engelbrecht Former BBC Radio Newcastle presenter joins robot in cast of North East folk opera https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26499411.alfie-joey-perform-folk-opera-newcastle-city-hall/?ref=rss Fri, 28 Aug 2026 05:30:00 +0100 7a876df4080c7a6d5278a83c999a58da francis.redwood@newsquest.co.uk | Francis Redwood Sleeping Beauty returns to North East theatre stage after more than 15 years https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26483396.customs-house-south-shields-unveils-cast-sleeping-beauty-panto/?ref=rss Sat, 22 Aug 2026 05:30:00 +0100 57318d0915558970ab73aaec76cc9805 francis.redwood@newsquest.co.uk | Francis Redwood Darlington rock tribute theatre show cancelled after 'disappointing' ticket sales https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26485682.whitesnake-journey-tribute-majestic-theatre-cancelled/?ref=rss Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:43:42 +0100 03554966774f8fc457e14168a1f661b7 anna.barnes@newsquest.co.uk | Anna Barnes Coronation Street legend joins cast of new musical premiering in the North East https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26482337.coronation-street-star-kevin-kennedy-heading-darlington/?ref=rss Thu, 20 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0100 3c58f502443f6ad33c0a16bde12fa3bf freya.cain-metcalf@newsquest.co.uk | Freya Cain-Metcalf Review: The Last Laugh lauds Cooper, Morecambe and Monkhouse at Darlington Hippodrome https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26476179.review-last-laugh-honours-comic-legends-darlington-hippodrome/?ref=rss Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0100 268f8aad015b1dab8377a107259c4126 andrew.white@nne.co.uk | Andrew White Pioneer North Yorkshire fisherwoman honoured in new stage show https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26472868.whitbys-rnli-story-dora-walker-first-skipper-north-sea/?ref=rss Wed, 19 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100 96343d7376c7def9dba00c03293605b6 gengelbrecht@newsquest.co.uk | Gavin Engelbrecht Hit West End musical Heathers to visit Darlington Hippodrome https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26473889.heathers-musical-coming-darlington-hippodrome/?ref=rss Wed, 19 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100 17165d791befcc4586e6c8f81be35241 gengelbrecht@newsquest.co.uk | Gavin Engelbrecht