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Playhouse, Whitley Bay Events & Tickets

Playhouse, Whitley Bay in Whitley Bay has 11 upcoming events: 5 concerts, 3 comedy shows, 1 theatre show, and 2 experiences. Browse the full calendar below, with dates, times and official ticket links.

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Nov4Wed
DR John Cooper Clarke
18:30
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Nov26Thu
K-Pop Dance Heroes
19:00
from £12
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Jan24Sun
Michael Starring Ben
14:30
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Jan24Sun
Michael Starring Ben
19:30
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Mar7Sun
Jason Fox - Embrace The Chaos
19:30
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Mar13Sat
The Comedy Store - Whitley Bay
20:00
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Mar14Sun
Gordon Buchanan: Lions and Tigers and Bears
14:00
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Apr28Wed
Queen of the Night - A Tribute to Whitney Houston
19:30
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May4Tue
Joanne Shaw Taylor
19:30
On sale soon
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May15Sat
The Comedy Store - Whitley Bay
20:00
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Sept25Sat
The Comedy Store - Whitley Bay
20:00
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About Playhouse, Whitley Bay

The Playhouse, Whitley Bay is a state of the art, 630 seater auditorium in the coastal resort of Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear.

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Getting there

🚉 Public transport

MonkseatonMetro station660 m · 11 min walk
Whitley BayMetro station890 m · 14 min walk

Distances are measured in a straight line from the venue; walking times are estimates. Wikidata (CC0)

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Venue facts

Type: Theatre
Official website: playhousewhitleybay.co.uk ↗

Venue information

Address: Marine Avenue, Whitley Bay, NE26 1LZ
Box office phone: 0191 643 2643
Box office hours: 10:00-4:00 Mid week 10:30-2:30 Saturdays OR from 2 hours before a show
Payment: Both cash and card payments are accepted at our box office, please note venue can’t process contactless payments.
Will call: TM Booking Reference Number plus Credit/Debit Card needed for I.D. to collect tickets Letters of Authorisation accepted

Know before you go

Parking: Nearest car park is: There is an adjacent car park but it is council owned. It is however free of charge to park there.
Accessibility: For Accessible bookings book via venue on 0191 251 5484. The adjacent council car park has 4x Accessible bays 4x W/C Bays with accompanying carer seats. 6x central designated accessible seats. 2x accessible toilets in the foyer Lift access to the upstairs bar, access to the auditorium via ramps.
Rules: Come Early. Playhouse Whitley Bay ask that you arrive in enough time to pass through security checks and co-operate fully with their team No Large Bags, Backpacks or Prohibited Items. Please see list below. Inform venue if you have any medical requirements or special needs we ask this is communicated to venue ahead of visit for ease of entry. We would like to reinforce that the advice from the government is to be alert, not alarmed and be vigilant, and we wish you an enjoyable event at the PLAYHOUSE. Please be aware that ticket holders are strictly prohibited from bring the following items into the PLAYHOUSE and will be subject to inspection for: -Backpacks, holdalls, luggage, computer bags and cushions* -Glass, cans, aluminium bottles or thermoses of any kind including any liquid products which can be consumed* -Food* -Any refreshments or refreshment containers -Flammable liquids in any container -Laser pens/pointers -Video cameras and professional cameras -Laptop computers, Ipads and Go Pro s & recording Equipment. -Large/golf umbrellas -Knives or weapons of any kind -Illegal drugs or substances -Alcoholic beverages -Signs, banners or flags on poles, staffs or selfie sticks -Animals (except service animals to aid persons with disabilities) -Air horns, whistles, cowbells or other noise-making distractions -Projectiles (Frisbees, beach balls, footballs etc) -Aerosol cans (hairspray, mace pepper spray etc) -Fireworks, confetti or glitter bombs or sprays -Balloons -Use of wheeled footwear, skateboards -Masks and helmets -Large studs and chains -Anything else which we deem to ruin the enjoyment or viewing experience of others. *Exceptions will be made for those with medical requirements and/or special needs, we ask this is communicated to venue ahead of visit for ease of entry. All entry constitutes consent to search. If you refuse an inspection you will not be admitted and will not be given a refund. Patrons will be refused entry if they attempt to enter the venue with the prohibited item.
Children: Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult

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Playhouse, Whitley Bay: FAQs

What's on at Playhouse, Whitley Bay?

Playhouse, Whitley Bay has 11 upcoming events. Next up: DR John Cooper Clarke on Wednesday, 4 November 2026.

Where is Playhouse, Whitley Bay?

Playhouse, Whitley Bay is located at Marine Avenue, Whitley Bay, NE26 1LZ.

Is there parking at Playhouse, Whitley Bay?

Nearest car park is: There is an adjacent car park but it is council owned. It is however free of charge to park there.

Does Playhouse, Whitley Bay have accessible seating?

For Accessible bookings book via venue on 0191 251 5484. The adjacent council car park has 4x Accessible bays 4x W/C Bays with accompanying carer seats. 6x central designated accessible seats. 2x accessible toilets in the foyer Lift access to the upstairs bar, access to the auditorium via ramps.

When is the Playhouse, Whitley Bay box office open?

10:00-4:00 Mid week 10:30-2:30 Saturdays OR from 2 hours before a show

What is the nearest station to Playhouse, Whitley Bay?

The nearest station is Monkseaton (Metro station), about 660 m from Playhouse, Whitley Bay.

Which hotels are closest to Playhouse, Whitley Bay?

The closest places to stay are York House Hotel (280 m), Park Lodge Hotel (300 m), and The Metropolitan (750 m).