Taking Part
Our programmes for young people.
Young Directors
Young Directors is a 10 week introduction to directing live performance course for young people aged 13-17
Young Designers
Young Designers is a 10-week course for young people aged 13-17 exploring how designers bring theatre to life.
Young Technicians
Young Technicians is a 8-week course ideal for anyone aged 13-17 who wants a fun introduction to the world of technical theatre.
Young Creatives
Young Creatives is a friendly place for people ages 13 – 17 to explore all things ‘behind the scenes’ at a theatre!
Work Experience
Work Experience at Northern Stage is for anyone aged 14+ looking to gain an insight into creative careers that don’t include acting or directing.
FOR SCHOOLS.
Book a Schools Visit
Northern Stage offers discounted tickets for School groups on selected shows
FOR COMMUNITIES
Northern Stage is a leading force in making the North East a great place to create, watch and take part in theatre.
Northern Stage is a theatre that welcomes everyone. We are committed to celebrating difference, advancing inclusion, strengthening communities and using theatre as a force for positive change in the world.
We invite you and your communities to discover our Welcome Project through creative engagement and learning opportunities throughout the year.
FOR ARTISTS.
Scale Up
Drawing on three years of close consultation with freelance artists, the national theatre sector and independent theatre makers in the North East, SCALE UP is our new talent development strategy.
Routes In: A Guide to Getting New Work Programmed in the North of England
A comprehensive guide published by Venues North which includes advice for artists setting out to get their work programmed, as well as a directory of Northern venues who programme new work.
Podcast: Archive
A podcast for theatre lovers
Discover the incredible breadth of creativity that exists in our cultural sector with the Northern Stage Theatre Podcast.
For Adults.
Northern Stage Playreading Group
Make friends and conversation when you join our informal script-reading group.
Playreading group has paused for now. Check back for more info on sessions from Autumn 2025. More details to follow soon
Volunteering
Our volunteering programme is supported by the Newcastle Gateshead Cultural Venues group.
Volunteer Here is a two-year partnership initiative bringing together all 10 Newcastle Gateshead Cultural Venues (NGCV), Street Games and Children North East. There are opportunities across the venues to get involved.
Find out more about volunteering opportunities at Northern Stage.