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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!
GOSFORTH CIVIC THEATRE AWARDED ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND CAPITAL GRANT
Liberdade Community Development Trust, who run Gosforth Civic Theatre to receive £499,999 from Arts Council England’s Capital Investment...
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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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How to Become an Autistic Ally
A blog post marking Autism Awareness Week 2022 by our very own Sarah Thompson. So often, I hear the phrase “I wouldn’t laugh at an...
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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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NEW Job Vacancy: Cook
Come and join our growing team of hard working, enthusiastic and fun people to come and share your passion for food with us. Working...
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Liberdade Issue Call Out for New Trustees
Liberdade Community Development Trust (Gosforth Civic Theatre) are looking for a number of new people to join our Trustee Board as we...
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COVID19 - UPDATE December 2021
In light of government guidance and increased restrictions put in place from this week in relation to the Omicron variant of COVID19 we...
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GCT's Big Give Campaign, Help Them Survive and Thrive in 2022
The Big Give #ChristmasChallenge21 has begun! For one week, starting right now, every penny you donate to us is matched and doubled. We...
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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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COVID19 Update: What Happens After 19th July?
Following the government’s update and briefings since last week we want to let you know about what you can expect when you visit Gosforth...
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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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Gosforth has a new go-to bar and kitchen when Gosforth Civic Theatre reopens to the public on 17 May
The charity run arts venue has been, like many community spaces and hospitality venues, dormant for the past six months, but having...
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Statement | SSD Concerts present John Smith
Gosforth Civic Theatre can confirm that the performance of John Smith, which will take place on Tuesday 28 September 2021 will no longer...
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Liberdade to receive Grant from second round of the Government’s Culture Recovery Fund
Liberdade Community Development Trust, the Disability Arts Organisation who run Gosforth Civic Theatre, have received a grant from the...
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Five Reasons Why I Love Working for Gosforth Civic Theatre
Our Marketing Coordinator, Scott, was asked to contribute to the Creative Careers week as an alumni of Newcastle University way back in 2008
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"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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Thank You! From Gosforth Civic Theatre
I wanted to say a huge thank you to everyone who supported our Big Give Christmas Challenge and COVID-19 Appeal this year; in total we...
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GCT Festive Film Season Cancelled as Tier 3 Introduced to Newcastle
As you may be aware, Newcastle and the wider North East have been placed in Tier 3 of the government’s COVID-19 local restrictions until...
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Family Theatre Returns to Gosforth Civic Theatre as they Announce their Christmas Programme
Gosforth Civic Theatre are looking forward to a brighter Christmas by announcing their Christmas programme which is packed with great...
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Gosforth Civic Theatre needs your help to raise £15,000 through the Big Give
Gosforth Civic Theatre is taking part in The Big Give’s Christmas Challenge for the second year running. Starting on Giving Tuesday, 1...
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