Theatre in Northumberland

Am-dram, touring productions, and panto season — oh yes it is. From village hall Shakespeare to proper curtain-up moments.

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Summer of Play at Seaton Delaval Hall

Join playful, drop-in circus activities or sit back and watch the experts with mini circus performances and demonstrations. Get musical with the recycled junk Orchestra. Rummage for the perfect props and perform on the Baroque-inspired stage in the West Wing, to the backdrop of your favourite hits with a regency flavour. Let imaginations free in the Delaval Playdium play area with its multi-level stages, pulleys and leavers bringing productions to life and bring your chalks to create your very own theatrical scenery on the chalk board ‘flats’. See who's competitive in hobby horse races, or delve into a chest full of sports kit and ball games, plus table tennis and badminton and traditional games like tower block building or four-in-a-row. Every Friday in the Community Kitchen Garden, there's the chance to harvest and get crafty with nature or curl up in the sheltered story corner with Young Gardeners. And when you're tired out, head to the Tent of Wonder and chill out on the giant beanbags. Enjoy an ice cream from the van near the Delaval Playdium, relax at a shady picnic spot in the Arboretum or grab some lunch from the Brewhouse. Put your sun hat on – or, possibly, your wellies - and come and make the most of being outdoors this summer!

Mon 31 Aug11:00Seaton Delaval Hall

via Seaton Delaval Hall

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Toddly Play

Come to Toddly Play, our unique act of worship for pre-school children and their parents. A chance for a story, song and play, with refreshments. We generally meet during term-time, with some exceptions (see attached information).

Wed 9 Sept09:30Bolton Chapel

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Vanbrugh 300: John Vanbrugh and the Queen’s Theatre in the Haymarket

When, in the early 1700s, Vanbrugh began making plans for a new London playhouse, he was typically ambitious in his approach. ‘I have drawn a design for the whole disposition of the inside, very different from any other House in being,’ he told his friend Jacob Tonson. The resulting theatre (unveiled in 1705) sought to combine both dramatic and operatic productions in a visually dynamic setting. However, his project was in many respects a failure, and it was not until the 1720s, after numerous alterations and various attempts at management, did it begin to function effectively. This event tackles the Queen’s Theatre in the Haymarket from two related perspectives. Dr Nicholas Helm explores the question of ‘architectural essence’ in theatre design, and how Vanbrugh engaged with this in a very particular – and pioneering – way, using the Haymarket project to look for his own, Italianate formula. Dr Helm will explore Vanbrugh’s drive and natural exuberance, and assess how this led him to try to challenge architecture to celebrate a union between architecture and performance. Theatre historian Dr Annette Rubery will then take up the story from a cultural perspective, introducing some of the figures associated with the theatre. She will attempt to reconstruct the life of the building with reference to its scenery, repertoire and acoustics, and will argue that – far from being a disaster – Vanbrugh’s bold experiment was a vital political tool at a time of national turmoil.

Thu 8 Oct19:30Seaton Delaval Hall

via Seaton Delaval Hall

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Around £14.00

Mother Goose – Christmas Pantomime

Weekend Matinees at 1pm The evil demon ‘Foie Gras’ desires nothing more than to bring mankind to its knees. All he needs to succeed is to turn a pure human soul to a life of greed and sin. Meanwhile, Mother Goose and her son Silly Billy are down on their luck. Practically penniless with only Pricilla the Goose to their name until one day, a golden spell makes them EGG-straordinarilly rich! But Mother Goose is as kind as any human could be, she’d never be tempted to turn to greed and vanity… would she? Find out in our ‘cracking’ story as Seaton Delaval Pantomime Society present their 54th spectacular family pantomime. Packed with hilarious jokes, stunning dance routines and wonderful songs, it’s the perfect festive treat for the whole family! Written by Tom Whalley Pantomimes. Dates and Times Friday 4th December at 7.00pm Saturday 5th December at 1.00pm Saturday 5th December at 7.00pm Sunday 6th December at 1.00pm Monday 7th December at 7.00pm Tuesday 8th December – No performance Wednesday 9th December at 7.00pm Thursday 10th December at 7.00pm Friday 11th December at 7.00pm Saturday 12th December at 1.00pm Saturday 12th December at 7.00pm Ticket Prices (same as 2025!) Full Price: £14.00 Concession: £12.00 (Under 16 / 60 and over) Family Ticket*: £48.00 *A family ticket admits 4 people 2 adults and 2 children or 1 adult and 3 children

Sat 12 DecSeaton Deleval Arts Centre

via Seaton Deleval Arts CentreLocal gem

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