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Little Theatre Gateshead Events & Tickets
- Jan23Satfrom £25Tickets
- May22Satfrom £27.50Tickets
About Little Theatre Gateshead
The Little Theatre Gateshead is Gateshead's only theatre. It was built during World War II, thanks to the generosity of sisters Ruth, Sylvia and M. Hope Dodds. It is believed that the theatre is the only one built in Britain during the war. The building process was interrupted by hostilities after the site was acquired in 1939, being at one time requisitioned as a barrage balloon station, and at another having windows and doors damaged by a bomb falling in Saltwell Park, just across the road. The opening performance on 13 October 1943, was A Midsummer Night's Dream. The theatre is home to the Progressive Players Ltd, who produce ten plays per year. The roots of the Progressives were in the Gateshead branch of the Independent Labour Party, but the group is now non-political.
Getting there
🚉 Public transport
- Gateshead StadiumMetro station1.4 km · 23 min walk
Distances are measured in a straight line from the venue; walking times are estimates. Wikidata (CC0)
🛏️ Hotels near Little Theatre Gateshead
Check prices ↗- Hilton Newcastle GatesheadHotel2.1 km
- Bridge HotelHotel2.4 km
- Crowne Plaza Newcastle - Stephenson QuarterHotel2.4 km
- Jurys Inn NewcastleHotel2.4 km
- Vermont HotelHotel2.4 km
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Little Theatre Gateshead: FAQs
What's on at Little Theatre Gateshead?
Little Theatre Gateshead has 2 upcoming events. Next up: Tommy Cooper - Have I Got Time For More? on Saturday, 23 January 2027.
Where is Little Theatre Gateshead?
Little Theatre Gateshead is located at 3 Saltwell View, Gateshead, Gateshead, NE8 4JS.
What is the nearest station to Little Theatre Gateshead?
The nearest station is Gateshead Stadium (Metro station), about 1.4 km from Little Theatre Gateshead.
Which hotels are closest to Little Theatre Gateshead?
The closest places to stay are Hilton Newcastle Gateshead (2.1 km), Bridge Hotel (2.4 km), and Crowne Plaza Newcastle - Stephenson Quarter (2.4 km).