Young People’s Theatre Newcastle

Productions

2019 Production // 8 to 23 february 2019 Hot Mikado Hot Mikado takes the classic Gilbert and Sullivan tale and updates it to 1940s-style. Young Nanki-Poo, the Mikado’s son masquerading as a Second Trumpet player, arrives in the town of Titipu looking for the beautiful Yum-Yum. After bribing various officials he learns that she is … Read more

2018 Production // 24 November to 8 December 2018 Disney’s Sleeping Beauty KIDS The sleeping Disney princess, her fairy friends and her handsome prince face off against the evil Maleficent in this adaptation of the classic Disney animated film. Based on one of the most treasured Disney animated films of all time, and featuring some … Read more

During the season of Elf Jr, YPT will have a Giving Tree to collect presents for the Starlight Children’s Foundation. Captain Starlights will distribute these gifts to children who will spend Christmas at the local John Hunter Children’s Hospital.  More info on our giving tree and choosing a suitable gift. 2018 Production // 1 October … Read more

2018 Production // 9 July to 18 August 2018 Pinocchio Carlo Colodi’s centuries-old tale about a marionette that comes to life after learning to be brave, faithful and truthful has been captivating children for centuries. Come and join Pinocchio, his cricket friend, Claudius, the suave con-artist Ignatius and his unfortunate accomplice Hiccup and a host … Read more

SPECIAL EVENT – 8 June Performance $6 from each ticket sold will be donated to the Stars of Newcastle for the Cancer Council. 2018 Production // 1 june to 9 June 2018 Hinterland by Matt Cameron Afraid of the dark and plagued by power failure, Henry Quealy is living in the shadow of terror. Returning one … Read more

SPECIAL EVENT – Mad-Hatter’s Tea-party on Friday 11 May 7pm. All ticket holders for the 7pm performance will be invited to our Mad-Hatter’s Tea-party and Character meet and greet after the show. 2018 Production // 16 APRIL to 19 MAY 2018 Disney’s Alice in Wonderland Jr. Travel down the rabbit hole and join Alice in … Read more

2018 Production // 2 FEBRUARY to 24 FEBRUARY 2018 Little Women, The Broadway Musical This timeless, captivating story is brought to life in this glorious musical filled with personal discovery, heartache, hope and everlasting love. Based on Louisa May Alcott’s life, Little Women follows the adventures of sisters, Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy March. Jo … Read more

2017 Production // 18 November to 9 December 2017 Disney’s The Jungle Book KIDS Based on the Novel The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling and the screenplay by Larry Clemmons. Join us in the Jungle with a jumping jazzy beat! Meet Mowgli the man -cub, Bagheera the panther, Baloo the bear and a host of … Read more

2017 Production // 25 September to 28 October 2017 G2K Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella The Timeless Story of Cinderella comes to the YPT Stage with the music of Rodgers and Hammerstein. This version of Cinderella was originally produced for television in 1957, with Julie Andrews in the title role. G2K Cinderella is one of a … Read more

2017 Production // 10 July to 12 August 2017 CATS – Abridged Edition Based on the popular poetry of T.S Eliot, CATS tell’s the story, in song and dance of the annual gathering of the Jellicle CATS during which one special cat is selected to ascend to the Heaviside layer. A true musical theatre phenomenon … Read more