Live Theatre’s sold-out show of 2018 Clear White Light, a gothic musical inspired Alan Hull’s time working at St. Nick’s psychiatric hospital in Gosforth, returns by popular demand from Thur 19 Sep - Sat 12 Oct. The play features many of the hit songs he wrote for Lindisfarne at that time, played live on stage by Ray Laidlaw and Billy Mitchell of the band.   

Following its fantastic previews come and see Ask Me Anything as it starts its national tour.  This immersive theatrical experience with live music, mischief and mayhem explores what different generations can teach each other.  Take off your shoes, pull up a cushion and enjoy from Thurs 30 Jan - Sat 8 Feb 2020.

Based on Cora Bissett's teenage diaries, What Girls Are Made Of playing here Wed 4 - Fri 6 Sep, charts the true story of her rollercoaster journey from 90s indie-kid hopeful to wised-up woman featuring a killer set list!

Powerful and uplifting play about triumph over adversity Build A Rocket is here Wed 2 - Sat 5 Oct.  Yasmin is a bright 16 year old from a small seaside town.  In an instant, her world is turned upside down when she becomes pregnant.  Can the thing that threatens to ruin her life actually be the thing that saves her?

Playing here Tues 15 & Wed 16 Oct, Trojan Horse follows the real-life stories of Muslim teachers and governors who were accused of plotting extrenism in Birmingham schools, a local story that hit the national news.

See It's True, It's True, It's True, the story of how a woman took revenge through her art to become one of the most successful painters of her generations on Tues 22 & Wed 23 Oct.  Based on surviving transcripts, the play dramatises the 1612 trial of Agostino Tassi for the rape of baroque painter Artemesia Gentileschi.  

On Tues 11 & Wed 12 Feb 2020 come and join us for The Political History Of Smack And Crack  for an angry, funny love song to a lost generation, chronicling the fallout for communities crushed by the heroin epidemic at the height of Thatcherism.

From Thurs 14 - Sun 17 Nov, comedian, activist and one of the UK's most irreverent, satirical and popular performers, Mark Thomas, takes over Live Theatre for four days of workshops, talks, interventions and performances as he becomes one of Live Theatre's Associate Artists.

Join Sunday Times best selling author and creator of popular TV detective shows Vera and Shetland, Ann Cleeves for a chat and a cuppa on Sat 7 Dec.

There's another top season of live music on offer presented in association with Jumpin Hot Club including a rare chance to see Grammy winning blues / soul / gospel / Americana star Mike Farris and his band on Thurs 16 Jan 2020.