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News and blogs
Welcome to Gosforth Civic Theatre's blog page where we will be sharing all the biggest news coming out of the venue and keeping you up to date with developments and what we've been getting up to. There may even be the occasional guest blog, so keep your eyes peeled!


May 10, 20244 min read
A Quiet Revolution: A word from Rob
Rob Huggins shares his thoughts on leading an arts venue and how engaging with people need not be by shouting the loudest. Published in...
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Apr 12, 20243 min read
Jesterval interval comes to a happy ending
It was known for bringing the funny to Tyneside and now Jesterval is back doing its thing after a few years under the duvet. Sam Wonfor...
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Jul 31, 20235 min read
Local cultural asset to re-open after £2.4m transformation
The August Bank Holiday weekend will see stand-up poet Kate Fox, Curious Arts’ Wildflower, and a weekend of free activities welcome...
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Jul 6, 20223 min read
GOSFORTH CIVIC THEATRE TO INTRODUCE A BRAND-NEW MUSIC FESTIVAL THIS AUTUMN
Beyond the Moor is Newcastle’s latest music festival. The inaugural day-long event takes place at Gosforth Civic Theatre on 24 September...
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Jun 21, 20226 min read
In the Press: Why Gosforth Civic Theatre is more than just your average arts venue
Taken from High Life North, 14 June 2022. There’s something so special about an evening at the theatre. A chance to sit in a room filled...
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Mar 31, 20221 min read
Liberdade's 'Engage' Platform is Back!
It's March 2022 and we are super excited to be back, providing the opportunity to show work developed by people of all ages with learning...
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Mar 30, 20224 min read
Gosforth Civic Theatre Springs in to Action with a Season of Dance, Theatre and Live Music
Gosforth Civic Theatre, the arts venue run by disability arts charity Liberdade, continues to bring high quality music, theatre and dance...
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Aug 25, 20214 min read
Live Music, Theatre and Film Return to Gosforth
AFTER 18 MONTHS OF CLOSURES, SOCIALLY DISTANT GIGS AND AN UNCERTAIN FUTURE GOSFORTH CIVIC THEATRE ARE EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE THEIR FIRST...
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Jul 13, 20213 min read
Pride in your Community; GCT is Curious
Gosforth Civic Theatre is marking Pride this year with three stand out events and performances from LGBTQ+ artists, writers, performers...
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Dec 15, 20208 min read
"The whole point is that you love what you do, that’s the difference."Jumpin' Hot Club turns 35
Spending time in the presence of Graham Anderson is to be wrapped up in a flurry of cherished recollections and fascinating stories of a...
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Oct 29, 20208 min read
How Gosforth Civic Theatre Reopened: An Interview with NARC
The following interview is taken from an interview with Editor of NARC Magazine, Claire Dupree, for an editorial piece in November 2020's...
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Oct 15, 20207 min read
Equality, Supportiveness, Inclusivity and Escapism. Famous415 Come Home
Famous415 return to Gosforth Civic Theatre, on Saturday 17 October for the first time in seven months.
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Oct 7, 202010 min read
How Does a Theatre Company Navigate a Pandemic?
On Wednesday 18 March 2020, Curious Monkey's opening night of their brand new show, Here, was 24 hours away.
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Sep 28, 20202 min read
The Loud Poets: Gosforth Civic Theatre and the Importance of Storytelling and Accessibility
In March 2018, Scottish spoken word and poetry artists Loud Poets played two nights at Gosforth Civic Theatre.
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Aug 21, 20205 min read
Invoking the Spirit of ‘45: When Ken Loach helped launch Gosforth Civic Theatre
On 22 August 2016, over a week before Gosforth Civic Theatre officially opened to the public; its doors opened for a special, sell-out event
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Aug 14, 20204 min read
How NARC is Adapting to Support the North East Culture Scene
I want to keep our audience engaged and help these venues and artists until they’re ready to be back up on their feet.
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