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We’re thrilled to share that Gosforth Civic Theatre’s Gaming Social and Youth Board have been selected for the Co-op Local Community Fund 2026! Co-op Members can now choose to support us through the fund, helping us continue creating opportunities for young people.

The UK’s only public-facing theatre founded and guided by people with learning disabilities is celebrating 10 years of bringing arts, culture and community activity to Newcastle.

Gosforth Civic Theatre is inviting the community to celebrate one of best-loved annual traditions as its Beer Festival returns for a special anniversary edition

We’re incredibly proud to celebrate a very special member of our GCT Gaming Social community, Marcella Godoy, who has been selected as a finalist for the BAFTA Young Game Designer Award for her game Chroma’s Wish. This is an amazing achievement, and one that feels especially meaningful to everyone at Gosforth Civic Theatre because Marcella has been part of our Gaming Social for several years. Watching her creativity and confidence grow has been a joy, and it’s wonderful to se

The UK’s only public-facing theatre founded and guided by people with learning disabilities is celebrating 10 years of bringing arts, culture and community activity to Newcastle.

Gosforth Civic Theatre took part in the Big Give’s Arts for Impact 2026 Campaign, and raised £19,892.50.

Mortal Fools’ Ensemble Young Company promise to bring humour and heart to a timely exploration of life in a digital world A new youth-led theatre production touring the North East this month is tackling one of the most urgent and complex questions facing young people today: what does it really mean to grow up online? Devised and performed by 10 young people from across Northumberland, WIRED is the latest production from Mortal Fools Ensemble Young Company – and it promises t

Last week, our CEO Rob Huggins joined cultural leaders, partners and participants from across the UK at the Future Arts Centres Our Freedom: Then & Now celebration and digital exhibition at the Southbank Centre. The event marked a major collaborative project that showcased creativity, community and shared histories through the arts, and this year, those stories are brought to life in a national touring photography exhibition. Developed by Future Arts Centres and Open Eye Gal

Newcastle upon Tyne is the first stop on Felicity Cloake’s mini-tour to celebrate the launch of new book Peach Street to Lobster Lane , which documents her travels across the USA in 2023 Guardian food writer Felicity will cycle between venues on her tour across the North of England with fellow adventurer Emily Chappell and trusty canine companion Wilf Felicity Cloake's Adventures in Food at Gosforth Civic Theatre will see Felicity and Emily compare notes on their adventures a

There are plenty of reasons to visit Gosforth Civic Theatre. Maybe you’re coming for a coffee and a quiet afternoon in the cafe. Maybe you’re heading to an activity, or bringing the family along for a day out. Maybe you’re just looking for somewhere welcoming to spend a few hours. Now there’s another good reason to visit by public transport too. We’re proud to be part of #DaysOutByBus - a North East-wide campaign encouraging people to explore the region more sustainably while

GCT collect the award at The Globe Theatre, Stockton, From left to right: Chair, Amy Golding; Development Manager, John Tilley; Marketing & Programming Manager, Scott Forbes; and CEO, Rob Huggins. Gosforth Civic Theatre has rounded off 2025 by securing an impressive win at one of the region’s most important celebrations of culture. We’re delighted to say that we took home the prestigious Best Museum or Cultural Venue award at the North East Culture Awards 2025 last month. Org

Jam-packed weekend event returns for 2025, bigger and better than ever Over 20 kegs and 10 casks of beer from local and national...

On 9th May, Northern Pride and Curious Arts posted an Open Letter to local businesses asking them to give their support to the trans...

The charity-run arts venue will move their ticketing function to Ticketsolve in February 2025. After using Eventbrite as our ticketing...

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Something for everyone as 50 years of civic pride is celebrated during community event featuring brewers from across the North East...

Unfolding Theatre, a leading theatre company based in Newcastle, is thrilled to announce a new series of free North East Deaf Youth...

The August Bank Holiday weekend will see stand-up poet Kate Fox, Curious Arts’ Wildflower, and a weekend of free activities welcome...

The Newcastle-based performing arts charity Liberdade has signed a new 50-year lease on Gosforth Civic Theatre, which secures funding for...

Liberdade Community Development Trust awarded Youth Investment Fund grant to transform Gosforth Civic Theatre and its services for young...