100 Grey Street,
Newcastle upon Tyne,
NE1 6BR
(0844) 811 2121
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Shrek The Musical
Nigel Harman directs the touring production of Jason Moore and Rob Ashford's musical comedy based on the hit animated film and William Steig's book about an odious green ogre who falls head over heels in love with a beautiful princess.
When
From Mar 11, Wed-Sat 7pm, Sun 5pm, mats Thu 2pm, Sat 2.30pm, Sun 1pm (Audio Described & Captioned Mar 21, 2.30pm), ends Mar 29
The Bodyguard
Former Secret Service agent turned bodyguard, Frank Farmer, is hired to protect superstar Rachel Marron from an unknown stalker. Each expects to be in charge what they don't expect is to fall in love. Alexandra Burke reprises her London West End role, as Rachel Marron.
When
Apr 1-18, 7.30pm, mats Apr 2, 9, 15 & 16, 2pm, Apr 4, 11, 18, 2.30pm
To Kill A Mockingbird
Christopher Sergel's adaptation of Harper Lee's novel set in America's Deep South, about a young child's innocence being shattered by other people's prejudices and abuse. Directed by Timothy Sheader.
When
Apr 20-25, 7.30pm, mat Apr 23, 2pm, Apr 25, 2.30pm
Matthew Bourne?s The Car Man
Bourne choreographs a sultry and sensual dance thriller loosely based on Bizet's popular opera, transplanting the action from a 19th century Spanish cigarette factory to a garage-diner in 1960s America. Terry Davies arranges the instantly recognisable score to accentuate the spiralling greed, lust, betrayal and revenge.
When
From Apr 28, Mon-Sat 7.30pm, mats Thu 2pm, Sat 2.30pm, ends May 9
Rebecca
Kneehigh presents a production based on Daphne Du Maurier's famous novel. Directed and adapted by Emma Rice.
When
May 11-16, 7.30pm, mats May 14, 2pm, May 16, 2.30pm
Cost
£24-£37, concs £16-£25
The Boy In The Striped Pyjamas: Children Touring Partnership
A moving play set during the Second World War, seen through the eyes of Bruno, the eight-year-old son of the commandant at a concentration camp.
When
May 19-23, 7pm, mats May 20, 21, 23, 2pm
Cost
£13.50-£31, concs £12-£19
Dead Simple
Olivier Award-winner Ian Talbot directs the story of a man who, after a drunken stag night, finds himself buried alive. Starring Holby City actress Tina Hobley.
When
May 26-30, 7.30pm-10pm, mats May 27 & 28, 2pm-4.30pm, May 30, 2.30pm-5pm
Puttin On The Ritz
Swing and glamorous dance performances in the style of classic Hollywood film sequences, with Strictly Come Dancing stars Kristina Rihanoff and Robin Windsor.
When
Jun 2-6, 7.30pm, Jun 3 & 4, 2pm, Jun 6, 2.30pm
The Importance Of Being Earnest
Oscar Wilde's classic comedy that portrays the trivialities of Victorian society in witty dialogue and satire.
When
Jun 8-13, 7.30pm, mat Jun 11, 2pm, Jun 13, 2.30pm
Twelve Angry Men
A jury decides the fate of a young man accused of killing his father but prejudices and preconceived notions about the accused threaten a split verdict in Reginald Rose's taut courtroom thriller. Tom Conti, Andrew Lancel, Denis Lill and Robert Duncan deliberate for director Christopher Haydon.
When
Jun 15-20, 7.30pm, mats Jun 18, 20, 2.30pm
Oklahoma!
Rachel Kavanaugh directs Rodgers & Hammerstein's original feel-good musical set in America's pioneering days. Starring Belinda Land as Aunt Eller and Gary Wilmot as Ali Hakim.
When
Jun 23-27, 7.30pm, mat Jun 25, 2pm, Jun 27, 2.30pm
And Then There Were None
A revival of Agatha Christie's own stage adaptation of her dark and captivating tale to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Agatha Christie Theatre Company.
When
Mon-Sat 7.30pm-9.45pm, mats Thu 2pm-4.15pm, Sat 2.30pm-4.45pm
Hairspray
A Curve production of the Broadway musical based on John Waters's wonderfully tacky 1988 movie that tells of the attempt by the over-weight but exuberant teenager Tracy Turnblad to become Miss Hairspray 1962. Directed by Paul Kerryson.
When
Jan 18-30, phone for times
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