Newcastle Operatic Society

Annie: Presented By Crewe Lyceum Summer Youth Project
2025-08-21 - 2025-08-23
Based on the popular comic strip by Harold Gray, Annie is the beloved, high-energy musical that has captured the hearts of audiences worldwide for generations and was the winner of seven Tony Awards including Best Musical. Set in the 1930s during the Great Depression, Annie tells the inspiring story of a courageous orphan girl who refuses to give up on finding her real family, no matter the odds. With the help of her lovable dog, Sandy, and a cast of unforgettable characters, Annie embarks on a journey that transforms her life and the lives of those around her.

The Makings Of A Murderer 2 - The Real Manhunter
2025-09-02
Following sell-out shows nationwide, the UK’s top true crime theatre tour is back with a brand-new lineup!
Featuring Senior Investigating officer Colin Sutton, who caught serial killer Levi Bellfield and ‘Night Stalker’ Delroy Grant.
Join us for a chilling, thrilling night at the theatre as Colin, who was head of a Metropolitan Police murder squad tells us the stories of how he caught some of the UK’s most evil murderers.
In this all-new show, Colin; who the ITV drama series ‘Manhunt,’ played by Martin Clunes, is based on, will talk you through his remarkable career and what it is like to chase and catch a serial killer in a unique and one-off night at the theatre – for true crime fans and theatre goers alike.
The Makings of a Murderer 2 – A Crime Thriller night at the Theatre!
Age advisory: 18+ due to content

Walk Like A Man
2025-09-04
Walk Like A Man is the ultimate celebration of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, recreating the iconic powerful falsetto with perfection.

Fastlove - The Tribute to George Michael
2025-09-05
FASTLOVE

The Return Of The Legends Starring Brendan, James, Pasha, Vincent & Ian
2025-09-07
All household names, all Strictly favourites, all kings of the ballroom, and all re-uniting again in the “Return of The Legends”!

Crewe XL Comedy Club With Ed Byrne, Esther Manito, Glenn Wool & Nina Gilligan
2025-09-11
Chuckl. proudly presents Crewe XL Comedy Club.

Our XL clubs showcase some of the biggest names in comedy alongside three of our favourite comedians off the telly… expect wall-to-wall laughs from comedians you know and love!

Tonight’s line up includes Ed Byrne, Esther Manito, Glenn Wool and Nina Gilligan.

Ed Byrne
As seen on: Live at the Apollo, Mock The Week, Graham Norton Show, QI, Top Gear, Have I Got News For You

“Comedy’s holy grail… Go see!” ★★★★ The Sunday Times “Byrne is at the top of his game” ★★★★ The Sunday Telegraph

A household name and master of observational comedy, Ed’s TV career includes countless BBC appearances and sell-out live tours across the UK and beyond.

Paul Chowdhry - Englandia
2025-09-12
Renowned as the most successful British Indian stand-up comedian in British history, Paul’s career is marked by numerous accolades and groundbreaking achievements. In a remarkable feat, Paul completed his Family-Friendly Comedian nationwide UK tour from 2021 to 2023, which saw three extensions due to overwhelming demand. This tour garnered widespread praise, culminating in a sold-out run at the prestigious Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2023, where it earned rave reviews and ratings ranging from 4 to 5 stars.

Ministry Of Science
2025-09-13
MINISTRY OF SCIENCE LIVE – SCIENCE SAVED THE WORLD
Direct from London’s West End. Over the last few years Science has led the way in getting our lives back to normal. Now, the UK’s favourite science team are back and more explosive than ever!
Join our presenters as they dive deep into the world of science and look at how science shapes the modern world we live in with a few loud bangs along the way!
They’ll take an anarchic approach to science communication whilst looking at the scientists, engineers and inventors who have shaped the modern world that we live in whilst proving that each and everyone of you have the ability to change our world for the better!
Expect 20ft LIQUID NITROGEN clouds, exploding OXYGEN & HYDROGEN balloons, FIRE TORNADOS, HYDROGEN bottle rockets, ignited METHANE and even a self-built Hovercraft!
100% Educational.  200% Entertaining.  300% Explosive. 400% Fun.

Heritage Open Days: Backstage Tours
2025-09-14
Go behind-the-scenes at Cheshire’s historic theatre. You’ll explore the Grade II-listed auditorium and go backstage to see areas normally only open to performers!

Heritage Open Days : Hunted History
2025-09-14
Think you’ve got what it takes to outwit the past? Step into the shadows of the Crewe Lyceum Theatre for Hunted History, a thrilling escape-room-style adventure where teams of four race against time to uncover secrets hidden deep within this historic venue.

Chris McCausland: Yonks!
2025-09-15
You might have seen him on Strictly Come Dancing, Would I Lie to You, Have I Got News for You, The Royal Variety, QI, Blankety Blank, The Last Leg, and tons more as well.
He’s been called an “overnight success” – Even though he’s been doing this for bloody yonks!
Chris McCausland is hitting the road again with another masterclass in stand-up comedy that has literally been yonks in the making –
The last tour was a sell-out, so get your tickets now!
Recommended age: 16+
This event has been rescheduled from Wed 10 September 2025

Heritage Open Days: Still Life Drawing Workshop
2025-09-16
Step into the spotlight and see the Crewe Lyceum like never before in this unique still life drawing workshop led by local artist David Jewkes.

Dara Ã Briain: Re:Creation
2025-09-17
After the huge international success of his last tour, ‘So, Where Were We?’ which sold out 173 venues across 20 countries and was named UK Comedy Tour of the Year 2023 (Chortle), Dara’s new show ‘Re:Creation’ sees one of Ireland’s finest live comedians back doing his favourite thing: standing in a theatre, telling stories and creating madness with the audience. It’s guaranteed to be a very, very, funny night.

Supreme Queen
2025-09-18
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FROM 6 SEP 2025 TO 18 SEP 2025

Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story
2025-09-18 - 2025-09-20
SEEN BY OVER 22 MILLION PEOPLE WORLDWIDE

The Illegal Eagles
2025-09-21
Celebrating over 50 years since the formation of the legendary West Coast Country Rock band The Eagles in 1971, The Illegal Eagles make a welcome return with a brand new production, promising more of their trademark musical prowess, acute attention to detail and incredible showmanship.
This critically acclaimed show features the very best from the Eagles’ catalogue of classics including ’Hotel California’, ‘Desperado’, ‘Take It Easy’, ‘New Kid In Town’, ‘Life In The Fast Lane’ and many more…
The latest all-star line-up of the show, produced as ever by Phil Aldridge, features Tony Kiley (formerly from 80’s sensation The Blow Monkeys) on drums, Trevor Newnham (Dr Hook) vocals and bass, Greg Webb vocals and guitars, Mike Baker vocals, guitars and keys and Garreth Hicklin vocals, guitars and keys.
Garreth, Greg, Trevor and Mike effortlessly capture the vocal style and delivery of Henley, Walsh, Fry, Schmidt and Meisner and are all masters of their respective instruments.
Extremely tight harmonies & an acute attention to detail are synonymous with The Illegal Eagles, now in their 24th year on the road. Following a number of critically acclaimed UK & European Tours, The Illegal Eagles have established themselves not only as the ultimate celebration of The Eagles, but as one of the foremost authentic and talented shows in the world.

Blood Brothers
2025-09-23 - 2025-09-27
Bill Kenwrightâs production surpassed 10,000 performances in Londonâs West End, one of only three musicals ever to achieve that milestone. It has been affectionately christened the âStanding Ovation Musicalâ, as inevitably it âbrings the audience cheering to its feet and roaring its approvalâ (The Daily Mail).

Comedy in the Attic
2025-09-26
Kicking off our Autumn comedy season in fine style we welcome back our very popular comedy club in the intimate surroundings of our Lyceum Studio.
Come and enjoy the sunny and funny delights of, Jonathan Mayor, Bella Humphries, Pete Otway and Tadiwa Mahlunge.
Do note that lines ups are subject to change
Jonathan Mayor
Imagine a Christmas tree has just exploded over the campest Bollywood star you know and you get one of our all-time fave comedians!
With Jonathan Mayor it’s all “Me! Me! Me!” and you can see why. Why shouldn’t such a fabulous ball of glitter and glam be the centre of everyone’s world?
‘A self-obsessed, glittery queen with a larger-than-life personality who arrives on stage in a bamboozling mix of innuendo’ Manchester Evening News
‘An incredible presence on the stage. Fantastic’ XS Malarkey
Tadiwa Mahlunge
Billed as “one of the country’s top new comedy acts” by The York Press, Tadiwa Mahlunge has performed at, among others, the Latitude, Greenman, and Greenwich Comedy Festivals – alongside the biggest names in comedy – and has provided tour support for Kiri Pritchard-McLean and Jessica Fostekew, and TV warm up for Desiree Birch’s Amazon Prime special.
As seen on BBC 1, BBC 2, BBC Sesh, Dave, Comedy Central, UTV, Comic Relief and heard on BBC Radio Wales and BBC Sounds – Tadiwa Mahlunge has established himself as one of comedy’s hottest prospects.
“VERY BLOODY FUNNY. AND NEITHER TOO TALL NOR TOO SHORT, WHICH IS GREAT.” – Aisling Bea
★★★★ ‘Young and gifted, he’s already looking like the complete package’ – The Scotsman
Pete Otway
Since his first gig in 2010, Pete Otway has established himself quickly as a natural and original comic, known for mixing a razor sharp wit with an affable charm and creative writing.
Whilst regularly appearing at some of the biggest and best comedy clubs across the UK, both as an MC and an act, Pete has also performed at large festivals such as the Isle Of Wight, gigged across Europe and provided support for touring acts such as Doc Brown.
‘Amiable, Cheeky classic stand-up’ Liverpool Echo
Bella Humphries is a comedian, actor and writer. Having just finished training at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, in late 2020 she moved to rural North Wales and really started to make a name for herself in the comedy world.
Bella has done tour support for Kiri Pritchard-McLean and Harriet Kemsley, written for BBC Radio Wales and performed at Machynlleth Comedy Festival, Just The Tonic, Backyard Comedy Club, Greenman Festival, co-run her own sold out comedy night and made the regional heats for the BBC New Comedy Award.
Age restriction: 18+
Please note that there is no step-free access to the Lyceum Studio. For further details and access requirements, please contact the Box Office.

2:22 A Ghost Story
2025-09-29 - 2025-10-04
Winner of BEST NEW PLAY at the WhatsOnStage Awards, this edge-of-your-seat, supernatural thriller is written by Danny Robins, creator of the hit BBC podcasts Uncanny and The Battersea Poltergeist and has featured a host of acclaimed star performances (including Lily Allen, Cheryl, Stacey Dooley, Tom Felton, Jake Wood and James Buckley). Itâs a brilliantly funny and adrenaline-filled night where secrets emerge and ghosts may or may not appearâ¦ What do you believe? And do you dare discover the truth?

Sweet And Sour: The Ultimate Tribute To Sabrina Carpenter And Olivia Rodrigo
2025-10-02
Get ready for an electrifying night of pop anthems, heartbreak hits, and fierce rival vibes at Sweet and Sour – the ultimate Olivia Rodrigo vs. Sabrina Carpenter tribute show! Featuring a powerhouse live band and dynamic dancers, this show brings every beat and lyric to life, immersing you in the stories, sass, and soul of two of pop’s biggest sensations.

Nurse Georgie Carroll: Infectious
2025-10-03
Georgie Carroll is back with her brand-new show, INFECTIOUS An undeniable live comedy powerhouse and a natural storyteller, she’s razor sharp and riotous.

Celebrating Celine - The Ultimate Celine Dion Tribute Concert
2025-10-04
The Celine Experience – tribute concert with an incredible full live band and starring the highly acclaimed vocalist, January Butler.

It's A Beautiful Noise
2025-10-08
From London’s West End to your doorstep, immerse yourself in the unparalleled celebration of the legendary Neil Diamond’s music with our internationally acclaimed production!
Fisher Stevens Takes Centre Stage: Experience the sheer brilliance of Fisher Stevens, undeniably one of the BEST Neil Diamond impersonators. Direct from the Lyric Theatre in London’s Shaftesbury Avenue, Fisher Stevens and our fantastic cast of professional musicians and singers are ready to transport you through five decades of musical brilliance.
A Musical Icon Celebrated: Neil Diamond, a musical icon with a career spanning over five decades, has left an indelible mark on the music world. From his Brill Building hits to The Jazz Singer and unforgettable live concerts, his legacy is celebrated in every note of this exceptional show.
Sparkling Musical Gems: Join us on a musical adventure like no other, revisiting over 130 million albums’ worth of classic hits. From “Love On The Rocks” to “Sweet Caroline,” “Forever In Blue Jeans,” “Song Sung Blue,” “I am… I Said,” “America,” “Cracklin Rosie,” “Red Red Wine,” “I’m A Believer,” and many more; each song is a sparkling gem that has defined generations.
Don’t miss the chance to be part of this unforgettable celebration! Secure your tickets now and get ready to be transported through the timeless sounds of Neil Diamond.

The Phantoms Starring Lee Mead
2025-10-09
West End and TV sensation Lee Mead stars in THE PHANTOMS

Forbidden Nights
2025-10-10
Brace yourself for something truly spectacular… Forbidden Nights is here, celebrating 10 years of muscles, mayhem and over 11,000 shirt rips!

Ardal O'Hanlon - Not Himself
2025-10-12
After an alarming experience at the supermarket, Ardal reflects on who he is as a man and a comedian. He examines his own ethnic and religious background. And thinks twice about the very core of his identity as a voice of reason.

Ghost the Musical
2025-10-14 - 2025-10-18
Experience the timeless romance of Sam and Molly in this breathtaking musical adaptation of the beloved 1990 film. When tragedy tears them apart, Sam’s spirit remains, desperately trying to protect the woman he loves from unseen danger. With soaring melodies that transcend the boundary between life and death, unforgettable performances, and that iconic pottery wheel scene reimagined for the stage, “Ghost: The Musical” proves that love truly is stronger than death.

Iain Stirling: Relevant
2025-10-15
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Northern Live
2025-10-16
Keeping the Faith to the original sounds of the underground movement that started on the dance floors in the North and eventually swept the nation including an 11-piece band with 4 lead vocalists performing over 30 original hits.

Russell Watson - The Evolution Tour
2025-10-16 - 2025-10-18
Join Russell Watson for a celebration of his 25-year career as the UK’s most prolific classical recording artist. Known as The Voice, Russell will be performing some of his best-known tracks and favourite pieces both old and new including Va, pensiero, Nessun Dorma, Caruso,Where My Heart Will Take Me (from Star Trek: Enterprise), plus new songs Shine and Grow.
