People's Theatre, Community theatre in Heaton, Newcastle upon Tyne, England.
People's Theatre is a community-run theatre in the Heaton area of Newcastle upon Tyne, with a main auditorium and a smaller studio space used for different kinds of productions. Both spaces host shows throughout the year, ranging from classic plays to new writing and comedy.
The theatre was founded in 1911, making it one of the oldest amateur companies in the north of England. Over the decades it moved between several venues before settling in its current building in Heaton.
The name reflects the founding idea that theatre belongs to everyone, not just trained professionals or wealthy audiences. Today, people from across Newcastle take part in productions, and the audience often includes friends and family of those on stage.
It is worth checking the programme before visiting, as the main auditorium and studio can run different shows at the same time. If you want to see more than one production, a membership gives you regular access and the option to get involved backstage as well.
The building houses a script library that members have built up over many decades, containing plays used in past productions. This archive gives a direct record of what the company has staged since its early years.
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