Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Review - Home, I'm Darling - People's Theatre
Monday, September 22, 2025
Preview - Home, I'm Darling - People's Theatre
Step back into the 1950s at the People’s Theatre in Heaton!
The upcoming HOME, I’M DARLING is an Olivier-Award winning comedy about marriage, nostalgia, and the pursuit of the “perfect” home life.
Judy has given her life a retro-rebrand and embraced a full-time role as the ideal 1950s housewife. Her life is a whirl of vintage dresses, cocktails, and perfectly polished surfaces.
But as cracks begin to appear, Judy finds herself increasingly at odds with the realities of modern life and the expectations of her marriage. Is the past really as idyllic as she imagines, and what does “happiness” truly look like?
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Images by Paul Hood |
Directed by Eileen Davidson, this production promises a blend of sharp humour, heartfelt drama, and stylish retro design that will transport audiences into Judy’s picture-perfect dream world.
HOME, I’M DARLING is the first Main Stage play of the People’s Theatre’s new season and part of their ongoing commitment to bringing award-winning contemporary theatre to local audiences, produced with passion and creativity by their talented membership.
Tickets are available from the People’s Theatre Box Office on 0191 265 5020 and online at www.peoplestheatre.co.uk
Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Review - The Son - People's Theatre

Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Review - Waiting for God - People's Theatre
choice scenes. The writing is clever, witty and uncompromising. Full of one liners, quips and puns, it highlights the challenges of aging - physical, emotional and mental; the failing body parts, the social expectation or lack of - "old people" don't do these things. The frustrations of being treated like a child, and the fear when things do start to go wrong - falls, funny turns, problems with your piping (I'll never hear Aretha Franklin now without laughing)! All these issues are there but ultimately this is a positive, life affirming play.
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Preview - Waiting for God - People's Theatre
Much-loved sitcom WAITING FOR GOD comes to life on stage in a hilarious and heartwarming new production at the People's Theatre!
“Don’t you ever call me a senior citizen”
The timeless wit and irreverent charm of WAITING FOR GOD, the BAFTA-nominated BBC sitcom, is set to delight audiences once again - this time on stage!
The outrageous antics of the Bayview Retirement Village residents are brought to life in this side-splitting and unexpectedly poignant production.
Opening on Tuesday 15th July at the People’s Theatre in Heaton, this all-new script by the sitcom’s creator Michael Aitkens captures his original sharp dialogue and lovable characters, while introducing fresh theatrical flair for longtime fans and newcomers alike.
At Bayview, feisty battle-axe Diana Trent (Karen Elliott) finds herself constantly at odds with the Home’s conniving manager. But when new resident Tom Ballard (Jim Boylan) arrives, Diana gains a sparring partner and ally, and the pair team up to deliver some hilarious comeuppance!
Directed by Sam Hinton, the production sees Diana and Tom get up to all sorts of hijinks, including a high-speed trip to Bournemouth in a stolen Porsche!
Head to the People’s for a night of laugh-out-loud comedy, biting satire, and a touching celebration of aging boldly and living life unapologetically.
Tickets are available from the People’s Theatre Box Office on 0191 265 5020 (option 2) and online at www.peoplestheatre.co.uk
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Review - Steel Magnolias - People's Theatre
Saturday, June 7, 2025
Previews for June 2025
June 9th Progressive Players present Pressure by David Haig at the Little Theatre, Gateshead.
The rarely told story of why D-Day happened on 6 June 1944, this tense dramatisation of real events is set in Southwick House, the Headquarters of the Allied Expeditionary Force. Pressure follows the 72 hours up to the launch of forces for D-Day and the critical decisions meteorologists had to make that could win or lose World War II.
Progressive Players are taking the pressure off with a special offer of 25% of all tickets for opening night, on Monday the 9th of June.
So really you have no excuse! Book here https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/gateshead-little-theatre/e-jkagxl
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Preview - Steel Magnolias - People's Theatre
Big hair, big hearts, and timeless friendship at the People’s Theatre in Heaton next week in STEEL MAGNOLIAS!
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Photo credit:Mark Burden |