Event info
Start Time: 7.00pm
Tickets: £7.00
Description
Tickets will go on sale from 10.30am on Monday 20 April 2026
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We are delighted to present, in collaboration with six Heaton schools, the Heaton Shakespeare Festival 2026!
This joint undertaking is an exciting community venture which sees the People’s Theatre and local schools work together to present abridged versions of some of Shakespeare’s most popular plays.
The project involves 180 young people aged 10-15 years old, and is a fantastic showcase for what these schools and their teachers are doing to introduce young people to theatre and live performance, and to support the arts.
Launched in 2023, we are delighted to be bringing it to our stage once again!
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The line-up:
Wednesday 17 June, 7pm
Cragside Primary School (The Comedy of Errors)
Hotspur Primary School (Romeo and Juliet)
Jesmond Park Academy (Hamlet).
Thursday 18 June, 7pm
Benton Park Primary (As You Like It)
Chillingham Road Primary School (Romeo and Juliet)
Ravenswood Primary School (King Lear).
(Each school's performance will last approx. 30 minutes)
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BOOKING INFORMATION:
Tickets are non-refundable but if your plans have changed or you made a mistake then we can transfer your booking to another date (subject to availability) or issue a credit note (24hrs+ notice required)
All tickets for these performances are £7. There is no concession price. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Choosing your seats: The stage location is clearly marked on the seating plan. Row A is closest to the stage, with Row U at the back. Seating is raked (each row rises slightly away from the stage), so anyone with mobility concerns may find seats closer to the front more comfortable.
Wheelchair access: The row marked W at the front indicates designated wheelchair spaces. For full access information, please click HERE
Running time: approx 2 hrs
For FAQs and all of our Booking Terms, click HERE
If you have any access requirements or experience any problems booking online, please give the Box Office a ring and we will be happy to assist you.
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Please note, the Box Office will be closed during the day on Thursday 18th. Tickets will still be able to be booked online, or on-the-door in person on the night from 6pm (subject to availability)
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Tickets will go on sale from 10.30am on Monday 20 April 2026
