Young People’s Theatre Newcastle

Productions

2017 Production // 9 June to 24 June 2017 You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown Based on The Comic Strip “Peanuts” by Charles M. Schultz, this beloved comic comes to life in Clark Gesner’s classic musical, You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown. The whole gang is here: bossy Lucy is hopelessly in love with piano … Read more

2017 Production // 10 April to 20 May 2017 Snugglepot & Cuddlepie Based on the book ‘The Complete Adventures of Snugglepot and Cuddlepie’ by May Gibbs, Snugglepot and Cuddlepie the Musical in Concert by Peter Coombe, is an exquisite stage adaptation that will spark the imagination and sense of adventure in children and adults alike … Read more

2017 Production // 4 febrUary to 18 February 2017 The Crucible, Written by Arthur Miller The Crucible focuses upon a younger farmer, his wife, and a young servant-girl who maliciously cause the wife’s arrest for witchcraft. The farmer brings the girl to court to admit the lie – and It is here that the monstrous … Read more

2016 Production // 20 November to 10 December 2016 Disney’s Winnie the Pooh KIDS Welcome to the Hundred Acre Wood, where Winnie the Pooh is once again in search of honey! Along the way, Pooh and his friends Tigger, Piglet, Rabbit, Owl and Christopher Robin learn about teamwork, friendship and, of course … sharing snacks. … Read more

2016 Production // 26 September to 5 November 2016 Bugsy Malone Head back to the gangster days of the roaring 20’s – New York 1929. A slapstick musical comedy, Bugsy Malone follows the rivalry between two half- witted street gangs and the washed up, well-intentioned one-time boxer-Bugsy.  The message is one of good, clean fun; … Read more

2016 Production // 4 July to 20 August 2016 The Three Little Pigs The Three Little Pigs by William Ford is based on the traditional tale which features the three little pigs, a big bad wolf who famously blows down the houses of two of the pigs – but is quite unable to destroy the … Read more

2016 Production // 8 June to 18 June 2016 The History Boys An unruly bunch of bright, funny sixth-form boys in a British boarding school are, as such boys will be, in pursuit of sex, sport, and a place at a good university – generally in that order. In all their efforts, they are helped … Read more

2016 Production // 11 April to 28 May 2016 Disney’s Mulan Jr. Travel back to the legendary, story-telling days of ancient China with this action-packed stage adaptation of Disney’s Mulan, based on the 1998 Disney film ‘Mulan” and the story “Fa Mulan” by Robert D. San Souci. The Huns have invaded, and it is up … Read more

2016 Production // 5 February to 27 February 2016 The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Winner of the Tony and the Drama Desk Awards for Best Book, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee has charmed audiences across the country with its effortless wit and humor. Featuring a fast-paced, wildly funny and touching book … Read more