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Gosforth Civic Theatre
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Your home for Performance, Music, Celebration, and Community in Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne. Creating change, and raising the expectations of what people with learning disabilities can achieve.

A welcoming space for everyone.
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Hi! GCT is a charity-run arts venue and cafe in Newcastle.

We're a unique social enterprise that provides opportunities for young people and people with learning disabilities to train, perform, and belong, ultimately creating the world they want to live in.

We'd love to build a community here
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🚨 Live show tickets are now on early-access sale to POTT subscribers (who should have been sent a code)
🗓️ @podonthetyne.bsky.social is BACK at @gosforthcivictheatre.co.uk on Jan 23, 2026
🎫 General sale Mon Nov 17 at 10am

👀 Full info here, #NUFC fans: www.gosforthcivictheatre.co.uk/whats-on/pod...
Pod on the Tyne Live | NUFC podcast led by George Caulkin, Chris Waugh and Taylor Payne | Gosforth Civic Theatre Jan 26
After two sold-out shows at Gosforth Civic Theatre, Pod on the Tyne is back! Not quite as you knew it, with the Newcastle United podcast now independent, but it remains as irreverent, authoritative, s...
www.gosforthcivictheatre.co.uk
November 14, 2025 at 10:11 AM
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🚨 Live show announcement
🗓️ @podonthetyne.bsky.social is BACK at @gosforthcivictheatre.co.uk on Jan 23
⏳Supporting Cast members get an exclusive window for tickets from 10am on Friday Nov 14
🎫 General sale Monday Nov 17 at 10am

👀 Full info, #NUFC fans:
www.gosforthcivictheatre.co.uk/whats-on/pod...
Pod on the Tyne Live | NUFC podcast led by George Caulkin, Chris Waugh and Taylor Payne | Gosforth Civic Theatre Jan 26
After two sold-out shows at Gosforth Civic Theatre, Pod on the Tyne is back! Not quite as you knew it, with the Newcastle United podcast now independent, but it remains as irreverent, authoritative, s...
www.gosforthcivictheatre.co.uk
November 13, 2025 at 12:18 PM
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You can see #AProperMerryChristmess at:

Leeds #SlungLow 28-29 November
Stockton #ARCStockton 3, 4, 10 December
Wakefield #WakefieldXchange 15 December
Gosforth @gosforthcivictheatre.co.uk 20 December
Huddersfield #LawrenceBatleyTheatre 22-23 December

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November 6, 2025 at 12:47 AM
🚨 Huge news 🚨

We're over the moon to be shortlisted for "Best Museum or Cultural Venue" at this year's North East Culture Awards!

The awards take place at The Stockton Globe Theatre on 27 November, the evening before our Freedom Moving: Then and Now platform ❤️

Wish us luck!

#NECultureAwards
October 23, 2025 at 12:24 PM
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#IVW26 will be on the 26th Jan - 1st Feb next year, make sure to save the date... 💛
October 22, 2025 at 12:06 PM
We're delighted to be taking part in @ivwuk.bsky.social 2026!

Running 26 Jan to 1 Feb #IVW is a national campaign that celebrates independent music venues across the UK and we're hosting 2 gigs!

Pete Roth Trio feat Bill Bruford - Fri 30 Jan
John Bramwell (I am Kloot) - Sat 31 Jan

🎫 on sale now
October 22, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Please nominate us for Benefact Group's Movement For Good for a chance for us to receive £5,000!

The draw is open from 10-19 October, so please help us share.

Search 'Liberdade' or our charity number '1163955' to nominate us - it will only take a few minutes to complete 🤍

Vote us: bit.ly/3WMig2x
October 16, 2025 at 1:03 PM
"Beyond the Moor is the perfect mini-festival. This was our second year of attending it and we thought it couldn't possibly be as good as last year, but it certainly was. An awesome line-up! Thank you to everyone who made it happen. Roll on next year!"

We couldn't have said it better ourselves!
October 13, 2025 at 3:33 PM
We've been shortlisted as a finalist for the 2025 Locality Awards in the Building Inclusive Communities Award category!

It's amazing to be recognised alongside so many inspiring organisations making a real difference. Thank you @locality.org.uk and to everyone who makes our work possible! 💜
October 7, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Our rich blackberry & Earl Grey cake is gluten-free and only £3.50! Perfect with a cuppa! 🍰
September 23, 2025 at 10:11 AM
🚨 New gig announcement 📢

John Jones, the powerful and charismatic singer with Oysterband, will play GCT on 23 April 2026 as part of his 'The Song Goes On' tour.

🎫 Tickets on sale NOW
www.gosforthcivictheatre.co.uk/whats-on/joh...
September 22, 2025 at 2:23 PM
This week, we attended a Local History Group session at Gosforth Library to tell them all about Our Freedom Then and Now and the history of our wonderful building.

Housed in the library is the war memorial which commemorates the people of Gosforth who lost their lives in the Second World War.
September 18, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Our vegan carrot cake is everything you
want it to be - delicious, comforting and topped with
creamy frosting. 🥕🍰

Cafe service is 8.30am-4pm today.
September 11, 2025 at 7:09 AM
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Exciting news…NE Deaf Youth theatre is back! 

🗓️Saturday the 13th of September
⏰9:30-11:30am
@gosforthcivictheatre.co.uk

Interested in learning more about these sessions? Check the link in our bio. 

#northeastdeafyouththeatre #letscreate #newcastleupontyne #youngpeoplestheatre #inclusivetheatre
August 26, 2025 at 8:02 AM
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🔲 Wissa/Isak attitude concerns? 😬
🔳 CEO/sporting director/stadium status 🏟️
🔲 What Ramsey brings ⚽
🔳 Striker-search latest 🔍
🔲 @georgecaulkin.bsky.social as Alexa 🔊
🔳 Exciting Park 🇰🇷

🎧 @podonthetyne.bsky.social Q&A special from @gosforthcivictheatre.co.uk w/ @taylorpayne.bsky.social: pod.fo/e/317691
Pod On The Tyne: A show about Newcastle United: PotT's NUFC Q&A at the GCT
Right, here it is as promised, our post-summer Q&A recorded from the Gosforth Civic Theatre, where we ARE hoping to return to the stage very soon.With the arrival of Jacob Ramsey, there's basically...
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August 19, 2025 at 3:39 PM
#NUFC fans! Tomorrow night @tfnufc.bsky.social are hosting a live podcast.

@charlotterob.bsky.social and Si will be joined by ACFC's @adamclery.bsky.social and The Telegraph's @lukeedwardstele.bsky.social to dissect a tumultuous summer and hope for the new 25/26 season.

🎫 below or on the door!
True Faith NUFC Podcast Live | Gosforth Civic Theatre
The True Faith NUFC Podcast is back for another live Gosforth show on Friday the 15th of August. The panel of podcast hosts Charlotte Robson and Simon Campbell Adam Clery of the ACFC YouTube channel ...
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August 14, 2025 at 10:31 AM
The True Faith NUFC Podcast is back for another live Gosforth show!

Charlotte Robson, Luke Edwards, Simon Campbell, and Adam Clery will discuss all things Newcastle United ahead of a huge 25/26 season!

Friday 15 August, doors 6.30pm, show 7.30pm.

Tickets £13.50: bit.ly/4lkVUiP
True Faith NUFC Podcast Live | Gosforth Civic Theatre
The True Faith NUFC Podcast is back for another live Gosforth show on Friday the 15th of August. The panel of podcast hosts Charlotte Robson and Simon Campbell Adam Clery of the ACFC YouTube channel ...
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August 7, 2025 at 11:56 AM
❗NOTICE: KITCHEN CLOSED TODAY❗

We apologise - due to staff illness, our kitchen is closed today but our cafe is still open! Coffee, hot drinks, soft drinks, cakes, breakfast sandwiches and snacks remain available.
August 5, 2025 at 8:26 AM
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Had such a fabulous time at @gosforthcivictheatre.co.uk so much choice and interesting selection. Staff were so kind. Tacos were amazing. Looking forward to next year. 🍻🍻 #BSkyBeer xo
August 3, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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Indeed I did. The @gosforthcivictheatre.co.uk beer fest also on that evening!

The Beer List - GCT Beer Festival 2025.pdf share.google/sf9eWI4argk3...
July 29, 2025 at 6:59 PM
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August 1, 2025 at 7:24 PM
It's GCT Beer Festival week!

From 4pm on Friday, we are throwing open our doors to a weekend of great beer, live music, tasty food and a family-friendly atmosphere.

See what's going on and the full line up here. £5 on the door to over 18s, under 18s free.
GCT Beer Festival | Live Music | Craft Beer | Real Ale | Family Friendly | Gosforth Civic Theatre
GCT Beer Festival is Gosforth's community beer festival. And one of the most inclusive beer festivals in the North East. It's £5 on the door, has a line up of 30 taps of rotating beer selection, plus...
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July 28, 2025 at 12:40 PM
❗ CAFÉ SUMMER OPENING HOURS UPDATE ❗

We have some temporary changes to our café opening hours over the summer, as shown in the image.
July 17, 2025 at 10:51 AM
❗CLOSED TODAY❗

We are closed for a private event today, but will be back open tomorrow at 8:30 AM.

Thinking of booking our space for your own event? Contact us at venue@gosforthcivictheatre.co.uk
June 19, 2025 at 8:03 AM
🎉 GCT Beer Festival 🍻

Fri 2 Aug, 4pm - 11pm.
Sat 3 Aug, 12pm - 11pm.
Sun 4 Aug, 11am - 5pm

Our family-friendly, dog-friendly, community Beer Festival is back with tons of live music, street food, crafts for the kids and importantly LOADS of beer.

www.gosforthcivictheatre.co.uk/whats-on/gct...
June 17, 2025 at 9:00 PM