PLAYHOUSE Whitley Bay

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Event Calendar

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Our Sam

Thursday 30th & Friday 31st January 2025

Wild Roses Theatre presents Our Sam

American Four Tops

Saturday 1st February 2025

Direct from the USA, Soul Satisfaction’s AMERICAN FOUR TOPS show has been travelling internationally bringing all the sweet soul music and the Motown magic to their audiences.

Mercury: The Ultimate Queen Experience

Thursday 6th February 2025

Celebrating 25 years on the road, Mercury have firmly established themselves as one of the world’s most authentic tributes to Freddie Mercury and the legendary Queen.

Back to Bacharach

Friday 7th February 2025

Fall in love again with the timeless music of Burt Bacharach in this dazzling tribute to one of the 20th century’s best-loved songwriters.

Big Girls Don't Cry

Friday 14th February 2025

Celebrating the iconic sounds of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons

Spanish City
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Nashville at Heart: The Modern Country Show

Wednesday 19th February 2025

Nashville At Heart are a band that celebrate the music of some of modern country music’s giants

Jade Harrision School of Dance

Mon 24th & Tues 25th February 2025

Jade Harrision School of Dance

Money For Nothing: Tribute to Dire Straits

Thursday 27th February 2025

“Undoubtedly the BEST Dire Straits Tribute Band in Europe”

Su Pollard: Still Fully Charged

Sunday 2nd March 2025

Su’s 50 years in show business in a one-woman variety show packed with fabulous songs, hilarious stories, and much-loved characters. In a flurry of costumes, props, and live musical accompaniment, Su takes the audience through her career from the earliest days of auditions, through her many acclaimed musical theatre appearances, to her international TV successes.

Emerald Isle

Wednesday 5th March 2025

A Joyful Celebration of Irish Music & Dance

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Just My Imagination: The Music Of The Temptations

Friday 7th March 2025

It has been 65 years since the formation of the most successful Motown group in history...and what better way to celebrate than with Just My Imagination The Music of The Temptations!

Thank ABBA For The Music

Saturday 8th March 2025

Grab your platforms and flares for a journey back in time to when ABBA dominated the charts and ruled the airwaves! Thank ABBA For The Music is a two-hour theatre ABBA-fest that captures all of the magic and excitement of one of pop history's most successful and entertaining live bands.

Dancing Together in Support of MIND

Sunday March 9th 2025

Dancing Together in Support of MIND

A Foreigners Journey

Saturday 15th March 2025

A Foreigners Journey proudly won both the “UK’s Number 1 Tribute to Foreigner” and the “UK’s Number 1 Tribute to Journey” awards at the National Tribute Music Awards.

Wrights Dance Academy

Sunday 16th March 2025

Wrights Dance Aademy presents 'Pure Imagination'

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Worx Academy

Sunday 30th March 2025

Worx Academy bring their brand new show to Whitley Bay on Sunday 30th March 2025

Gareth Gates Sings Love Songs From The Movies

Wednesday 2nd April 2025

Embark on a captivating musical voyage as pop sensation Gareth Gates takes center stage in "Gareth Gates Sings Love Songs from the Movies."

The Neil Diamond Story

Friday 4th April 2025

Described in Las Vegas as one of the world's finest vocal tributes to Neil Diamond!

Lost In Music: One Night At The Disco

Saturday 5th April 2025

The night out of the year that you need more than ever, is back! Get ready to get Lost in Music.

The Story of Guitar Heroes

Sunday 6th April 2025

Expect classic hits from guitar legends including Hank Marvin, Chuck Berry, Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, Albert Lee, Brian May, Jimmy Page, Mark Knopfler, Van Halen, Slash and many more.

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Tom Ball: Spotlight

Wednesday 9th April 2025

He’s the vocal sensation who’s racked up 85 million views and has been working with Grammy-winning writers.

The ELO Tribute Show

Friday 11th April 2025

Internationally acclaimed musician Brian Cummins brings this stunning show celebrating the music of Jeff Lynne and E.L.O. with a band of amazing musicians including a female string section this will be a fabulous night of hit after hit from such a vast back catalogue.

The Lindisfarne Story

Saturday 12th April 2025

RAY LAIDLAW and BILLY MITCHELL present a joyful, funny & emotional celebration of Tyneside's favourite band, featuring acoustic performances of LADY ELEANOR, MEET ME ON THE CORNER, FOG ON THE TYNE, RUN FOR HOME and more!

Dreamcoat Stars

Tuesday 15th April 2025

Experience powerful star vocals in a musical evening of West End and Broadway classics.

Foster & Allen

Wednesday 16th April 2025

Foster & Allen: 50 Year’s Of Hits

Spanish City
Spanish City

Easter Panto 2025: Pinocchio

Tuesday 22nd & Wednesday 23rd April 2025

Anton Benson productions brings the much loved story of Pinocchio to Whitley Bay!

Newton Faulkner: Feels Like Home Tour 3

Thursday 24th April 2025

Just a man with his voice and guitar doing some old fashioned diddly-diddly-diddly-bap-bap.

Lipstick On Your Collar 2025

Saturday 26th April 2025

Step back in time to the golden era of music where the jukebox roared and feet didn't touch the floor!

Whitley Bay Musical Theatre Co Presents RENT

30 April – 3rd May 2025

Set in New York’s bohemian Alphabet City, Jonathan Larson's RENT is a fantastic revolutionary rock musical and imaginative retelling of Puccini’s Opera, LaBoheme.

The Rocket Man - A Tribute to Elton John

Friday 9th May 2025

Join us as The Rocket Man and our amazing live band take you down the Yellow Brick Road with two hours of glorious Elton hits

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Barry Steele in The Roy Orbison Story

Saturday 10th May 2025

The one and only Barry Steele takes on the role of ‘The Big O,’

Limited Availability

Francis Rossi: An Evening of Francis Rossi’s Songs from the Status Quo Songbook and More

Sunday 11th May 2025

Francis Rossi is embarking on a 34-date tour of the UK from April to June 2025, with a brand new show billed as “An Evening of Francis Rossi’s Songs from the Status Quo Songbook and More…”

The Overtones: Up Close and Personal

Thursday 15th May 2025

The Overtones’ incredible new show features all the pitch - perfect voices and synchronised dance moves that made them a household name. Only this time the focus is on an intimate, Up Close and Personal production bringing you that much closer to the energy and excitement of the UK’s no. 1 vocal harmony group.

Walk Right Back

Friday 16th May 2025

Immerse yourself in a wave of pure rock and roll nostalgia with Walk Right Back!

80s Mania

Saturday 17th May 2025

Europe's Official Long-Standing Premier 1980's Multi-Tribute Concert Show!

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Appleby Dance Company Presents In My Dance Era

Sunday 18th May 2025

Appleby dance company proudly presents ‘In My Dance Era’

That'll Be The Day

Thursday 22nd May 2025

Combining energy, passion and nostalgia this celebration of rock and pop gives you the opportunity to groove along to the greatest hits of the past.

The Ultimate Classic Rock Show

Friday 23rd May 2025

Dust off your air guitars for an evening of the very best classic rock anthems from legends past and present!

Live/Wire The AC/DC Show 2025

Friday 30th May 2025

For the about to ROCK!

Mike Peters, From the Alarm: Love, Hope, Strength

Saturday 31st May 2025

To coincide with the publication of his self-penned, multi-edition autobiography – also called Love Hope Strength – Mike is hitting the road.

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The Take That Experience

Friday 6th June 2025

Celebrating over 30 years as the UK's number one boy band, Join The Take That Experience as their most popular and recognised tribute act

A Vision of Elvis

Saturday 7th June 2025

Star of the show Rob Kingsley, winner of The National Tribute Music Awards "Official Elvis Show" and "No.1 Male Tribute"

CODA: A tribute to Led Zeppelin

Saturday 14th June 2025

Europe's most authentic and exciting Led Zeppelin tribute band, paying homage to the world's most influential and successful rock band ever!

Power Ballads

Sunday 15th June 2025

Big hair, big voices and big fun - Power Ballads transports us to a time when music was larger than life and massive arenas sang as one with the bands that defined the era.

Craig Revel Horwood

Wednesday 18th June 2025

The Strictly legend brings his tour to Whitley Bay!

Spanish City
Spanish City

G4: Phantoms of the Popera

Monday June 23rd 2025

ON SALE FRIDAY 10am

The illegal Eagles

Friday 27th June 2025

The World’s Official No.1 tribute to the legendary rock band return in 2025 for more stunning vocals, tight harmonies and awesome guitar riffs!

Alice in Wonderland

Friday 1st & 2nd August 2025

Tumble down the rabbit hole and enter a world of wonder with ALICE IN WONDERLAND!

The Ultimate Irish Hooley

Wednesday 6th August 2025

High energy, folk rock and roll at its best

Sex Bomb: Celebrating the Music of Tom Jones

Friday 22nd August 2025

For one night only join us for an explosive celebration to one of the most powerful men in the pop music scene - Sir Thomas Jones Woodward or as we all know him - SIR TOM JONES!

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Frankie's Guys

Saturday 13th September 2025

Featuring stars from the global smash-hit musical Jersey Boys, Frankie’s Guys have become internationally renowned for their astonishing vocal harmonies, slick dance moves, and the electric atmosphere they bring to the stage.

Creedance Clearwater Review

Thursday 18th September 2025

The UK #1 Creedence Clearwater Revival Tribute Show bring you “The Green River Tour” celebrating Creedence Clearwater Revival’s #1 Album “Green River” and their #1 hit single “Bad Moon Rising”.

Showaddywaddy 2025

Friday 19th September 2025

The Greatest Rock & Roll Band In The World’ is a bold statement but Showaddywaddy has lived up to that title for the last 4 decades!

The Animal Guys: Amazing Animals

Sunday 21st September 2025

The heart-warming show packed full of music, comedy and amazing animal effects is suited to all ages from toddlers to grownups.

Animal Guyz: Amazing Animals

Sunday 21st September 2025

This heart-warming show packed full of music, comedy and amazing animal effects is suited to all ages from toddlers to grownups.

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We Three Kings - Of Rock n Roll

Wednesday September 2025

A good old fashioned Rock n Roll show that's all about the music!

T-Rextasy

Friday September 26th 2025

T.Rextasy have performed around the world for over 20 years and the band is now accepted as the world’s only official live tribute band dedicated to T.Rex.

Elkie Brooks - The Long Farewell Tour

Saturday 27th September 2025

Having started her career in music in 1960, a remarkable 64 years of performing live, Elkie Brooks will embark upon her ‘Long Farewell Tour’.

The Beast: Iron Maiden Tribute

Wednesday 1st October 2025

The Beast UK have taken the Iron Maiden Tribute scene by storm!

John Lydon: I Could be Wrong, I Could Be Right

Thursday 2nd October 2025

Legend and icon John Lydon will talk about how he sees life, along with his unique and extraordinary career, during a one-off 54-date UK tour.

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Genesis Connected

Saturday 4th October 2025

Genesis Connected is a tribute show celebrating the Hits of Genesis and the biggest selling acts connected: Peter Gabriel, Phil Collins and Mike & the Mechanics.

The Legend of Barry White: Let The Music Play

Thursday October 9th 2025

The Only UK touring show dedicated to the maestro and legend Barry White.

Steve Steinman's Anything For Love: The Meatloaf Story

Friday 10th October 2025

The highly acclaimed show producer and No.1 recording artist, Steve Steinman, brings you his brand-new production featuring over 25 of Meat Loaf and Jim Steinman’s greatest hits.

Uptown Girl: The Billy Joel Collection

Saturday 11th October

Uptown Girl - The Billy Joel Collection celebrates the legacy of one of the greatest American musicians of all time.

Nik Kershaw: Musings and Lyrics

Wednesday 15th October 2025

An intimate evening of songs, stories and silliness in the company of Nik Kershaw.

Spanish City
Spanish City

Talon: Busy Being Fabulous

Thursday 16th October 2025

Talon have risen from humble beginnings to become one of the most successful theatre touring shows in the UK

Fletwood Bac 2025

Saturday 18th October 2025

The world’s first and are regarded as the UK’s most authentic Fleetwood Mac Tribute show, raved about by Peter Green’s biographer, and were the first Fleetwood Mac tribute band to fully replicate the classic Stevie, Lindsey, Christine, John & Mick ‘Rumours’ line-up.

Stuart Copeland: Have I Said Too Much

Friday 31st October 2025

The Police, Hollywood, And Other Adventures.

The Bon Jovi Experience

Thursday 6th November 2025

Get ready to rock your way through an unforgettable journey with the only show to be endorsed by Jon Bon Jovi himself!

The Sensational 60s Experience

Thursday 20th November 2025

Join us for the musical phenomenon of 2025 with this festival of nostalgia. The show with the definite feelgood factor will transport you back to that magical decade that was the 1960’s.

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Beauty And The Beast

Fri 5th Dec 2025 - Sat 3rd Jan 2026

Tickets on sale now!

WBPS Presents Robin Hood

Tuesday 13th - Sunday 18th January 2026

The Whitley Bay Panto Society return with their brand new production of Robin Hood