Whitley Bay Playhouse
A state-of-the-art theatre and entertainment venue hosting music, drama, comedy, dance, and family shows throughout the year. The Playhouse is a cultural centrepiece for the town with a busy programme of touring productions and local events.
About Whitley Bay Playhouse
Whitley Bay Playhouse is a theatre and entertainment venue on Marine Avenue, close to the seafront. Following a refurbishment costing around £8.5 million, it reopened as the flagship of a wider regeneration of the coastal resort. The auditorium seats 638, and the venue also offers a corporate viewing suite plus contemporary bars and lounge areas with sea views. Its year-round programme spans music and tribute concerts, comedy, family shows, dance and theatre productions, alongside corporate events and private hire. Group booking discounts are available for parties of ten or more, making it a busy cultural hub for the town.
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Barry Steele in The Roy Orbison Story, Playhouse Whitley Bay
7:30 PM · Playhouse Whitley Bay, Marine Avenue, Whitley Bay, NE26 1LZ
10CC's Graham Gouldman: Heart Full of Songs, Playhouse Whitley Bay
7:30 PM · Playhouse Whitley Bay, Marine Avenue, Whitley Bay, NE26 1LZ
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