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Rob Heron & The Tea Pad Orchestra - 15 Year Anniversary Show
Sat 28 Mar
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Tyler Ramsey (Ex-Band of Horses)
Thu 02 Apr
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John Bramwell (I am Kloot)
Fri 03 Apr
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Joshua Radin + Brendan James
Fri 10 Apr
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WIRED
Sun 12 Apr
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Felicity Cloake's Adventures in Food
Tue 14 Apr
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How to get here

We're a two-minute walk from Regent Centre Metro Station, making us easily accessible by metro, bus, or car. Located just off Gosforth High Street and Great North Road, we're convenient to reach from both north and south.

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Accessibility

We're an accessible venue, welcoming all visitors. All entrances are automatic and wheelchair accessible, we have two blue badge parking spots, an accessible toilet on site, and the entire building is on one level.

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GCT Cafe

Our cafe serves fresh, seasonal food from our deli counter and delicious breakfast options from our brunch menu. Our daytime menu is available Tuesday to Sunday, 8.30am–4pm. You'll also find our bar in the foyer, open for all events.

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Join Gosforth Civic Theatre and help us to continue to provide a cultural venue that brings local people and people with learning disabilities together in a building that provides great art for everyone!

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At Gosforth Civic Theatre, we celebrate diversity, the artistic, and the authentic you. Located in Gosforth, Newcastle, our alternative urban venue offers a canvas to create something special.

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We're the only public-facing theatre in the UK founded and guided by people with learning disabilities. Our aim is to reduce social exclusion and division by bringing people together through shared cultural, creative, and community activity.

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The numbers tell the story 🩷

Your donation makes all of this possible. Until 12pm Tuesday, every pound is DOUBLED with the Big Give Arts for Impact. Thank you for all your support and your help so far!

Our current total is £10,740 - let's see if we can hit the next milestone before the day ends 🙌

🔗 Donate via the Big Give link in our bio

We put out a disposable camera and asked you to capture a moment at Gosforth Civic Theatre… 📸

Thank you to everyone who got involved. We’re so grateful for the support we’ve received so far – and there’s still time to have your donation doubled before the Big Give ends!

Until midday Tuesday, every donation is being doubled through match funding. We’d really love to make the most of this while we can; it’s a chance to create even more impact from every contribution. Any support, big or small, really makes a difference.

🔗 Don’t miss the chance to double your donation: bit.ly/BigGiveArtsForImpact26

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What a journey it’s been!

From our early shows to our biggest Freedom Moving performance last year, this is just a peek into some of the amazing performances at Gosforth Civic Theatre. Every show, every gig, every moment of creativity is made possible by our fantastic community.

From now until noon on Tuesday, your donation will be DOUBLED, helping us continue to bring people together through the arts!

We’ve raised an incredible £9,650 so far! Please help us hit £10,000 and get one step closer to our £18,000 goal ❤️

🔗 Please support our work and make a donation via the Big Give link in our bio.

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Some of our Shadow Board members-Sarah, Ed, and Ozzy-share why they love coming to Gosforth Civic Theatre, and our CEO Rob tells us what GCT means to him.

GCT is a local success story - a cultural venue at the heart of Gosforth’s civic life. From now until 12 noon 24th March, every donation will be DOUBLED – turning your £5 into £10, or £25 into £50 for GCT.

Can we knock it out of the park and see if we can reach £10,000 by the end of today?

🔗 Please help us towards reaching our target via the Big Give link in bio

Thanks so much to everyone who’s donated so far - we’ve now raised £6,800! 🎉

Can you help us reach £8,000 by this evening?

Every donation will be doubled through the Big Give. Your support means the world, and every share or donation helps us keep the momentum going.

🔗 See the live total and donate here via the Big Give link in bio

Gig announcement 📢 @elephantkind are coming to Gosforth Civic Theatre this September!

After moving from Indonesia to London in 2022, they’ve been exploring their next chapter as a band, bringing a fresh take on alternative indie that has earned critical acclaim worldwide. They’ve collaborated with Gucci, Dior, Vans and Dr. Martens, toured with The XX and Franz Ferdinand, and now, with hundreds of thousands of listeners around the globe, they’re coming to Gosforth Civic Theatre!

Fri 25 Sep | 7.30pm doors

Tickets on sale now: link in bio via 'What's On'

#ElephantKind #OnSale #Gosforth #NewcastleGigs

Your support keeps GCT thriving.

From now until 12pm on 24th March, your donation will be doubled through our Big Give Arts for Impact Campaign page.

🔗 Please watch, share, or give what you can via Big Give link in bio

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Don’t just take our word for it – hear from our audiences!

We love hearing from you, and right now, every pound donated via BigGive.org will be matched, helping us continue to bring people together through creativity and connection.

🔗 Double your donation via the Big Give link in bio

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Hear from Shadow Board members Sarah, Ed and Ozzy as they share the spark that started it all - and how that vision continues to bring people together today.

This week, your support can go twice as far for GCT, with every pound donated matched.

🔗 Watch, share, or give if you can: bit.ly/BigGiveArtsForImpact26

#BigGive #ArtsForImpact #DoubleTheDifference

Please support our Big Give Campaign 🌟

Every donation to Gosforth Civic Theatre via our campaign page on the Big Give website is doubled this week!

Please help us reach our target: bit.ly/BigGiveArtsForImpact26

Gosforth Civic Theatre is more than somewhere to see a show. It has become part of everyday life in Gosforth, somewhere that's familiar, welcoming and open to everyone.

For one week only, your donation will be doubled!

🔗 Please support GCT and donate via Big Give to double your donation: bit.ly/BigGiveArtsForImpact26

#BigGive #ArtsForImpact #DoubleTheDifference

The @biggiveorg week is officially here! 🎉

From now until 12 noon on Tuesday 24th March, all donations made via our Big Give campaign page will be DOUBLED!

🔗 Please don't miss this opportunity to support GCT - make your donation here: bit.ly/BigGiveArtsForImpact26

🎉 From 12pm tomorrow, our @biggiveorg Arts for Impact campaign begins! 🎉

Every pound donated via the Big Give will be matched, meaning you can DOUBLE your donation and DOUBLE your impact for GCT.

We’re aiming to raise £18,000 to help keep GCT open and thriving for everyone in our community to enjoy.

The campaign runs for one week only, until midday Tuesday 24 March, so this is your moment to make your support go even further.

🔗 If you’re planning to give, please complete our donation promise form — or help us spread the word: https://bit.ly/DonationPromise

@parkermillsap is back at Gosforth Civic Theatre, and if you missed him last time, now's your chance to put that right.

He's performed with Elton John, appeared on CONAN, taped Austin City Limits and picked up an Americana Music Association Album of the Year nomination and now he's coming back here!

And to make the night even better, the talented @jackbrowningartistmusician joins as support.

Thursday 30 April 2026 | Doors 7.30pm

Grab your tickets via ‘What’s on’ link in bio.

Only one week until family theatre and rock star legend @kid_carpet is back with Jack & the Beanstalk (sort of)! 🌱

"If you've got kids, you must take them to see Kid Carpet. If you haven't got kids, borrow some and go anyway." - Audience Member

It's theatre, but it's loud, proud and completely off its bean(stalk)! Perfect for ages 3-10, families and fans of noisy nonsense.

Don't leave it too late - grab your tickets via the 'What's On' link in our bio.

#KidsShow #panto #thingstodothisweekend

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Double Your Donation

We're taking part in the Big Give Arts for Impact Campaign

Double your donation

Shows that are new and on sale

What's On

Don't miss these gigs & shows coming up!

What's On

Give the gift of culture

Your Visit

Discover what we have to offer

Are you a Good Friend, Champion or Trailblazer?

Make Gosforth Civic Theatre your own!

Donations

Make a donation to Gosforth Civic Theatre

Job vacancies and latest news

What's Happening

Join Our Team as Assistant Venue Manager at Gosforth Civic Theatre

Road resurfacing planned for Regent Farm Road

Gosforth Civic Theatre takes home prestigious regional culture award

Family-friendly Gosforth Beer Festival returns for three day extravaganza

Gosforth Civic Theatre Takes on the Great North 10K

Impact of Supreme Court Ruling on LGBTQIA+ Rights: Curious Arts and Northern Pride Open Letter

Keep up to date with our socials

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