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PLAYHOUSE

Marine Avenue, Whitley Bay NE26 1LZ, England
0844 248 1588
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Ranked #2 of 17 attractions in Whitley Bay
Type: Theatres
Owner description: The beautifully refurbished PLAYHOUSE is the flagship of a major regeneration project in Whitley Bay, breathing new life into this famous coastal... more » Owner description: The beautifully refurbished PLAYHOUSE is the flagship of a major regeneration project in Whitley Bay, breathing new life into this famous coastal resort.The venue boasts 630 luxury auditorium seats, a 10 seater corporate viewing suite and a contemporary look and feel to it's bars and first floor lounge area which features a superb sea view.The PLAYHOUSE has hosted stage shows such as professional touring 'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat' and from the West End 'The Rat Pack - Live from Las Vegas', Andrew Lloyd Webber and Don Black's 'Tell Me on a Sunday' as well as live music from Kate Rusby, Seth Lakeman and Tom Paxton, comedy from Rich Hall, as well as entertainment from Moscow Ballet la Classique and Bob the Builder. « less
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North East UK
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

We've visited this new theatre three times in the last couple of years, and have always thoroughly enjoyed ourselves here. The auditorium is very spacious and every patron has an unrestricted birds eye view, with plenty leg room and wide, plush comfortable seats. The foyer is a little cold and uninviting, but it is again, very spacious and sells the... More

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evieb55
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2013

This has been here for years. It has now got a huge car park but it still gets filled up on a play night so go earlier to get parked. The foyer is larger now and the drinks are quite expensive even for soft drinks. The theatre itself is a lovely theatre and the sits are comfortable. We recently went... More

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Leeds
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3 reviews 3 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2013

Excellent evening in Whitley bay was there to see Charlie Landsborough which was very enjoyable. Had excellent meal at Thai restaurant nearby. Although very cold the area is one which we intend to visit again in the summer. Beach was sandy and will be fab in hotter weather

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2013

This local refurbished theatre gives excellent opportunities for people in the north east to see a variety of first rate productions at very reasonable prices.

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Sunderland, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2013

This place is lovely. Some good shows and pleasant public areas. Has had a refurbishment and is really comfortable

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Morpeth, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2013

Great venue and attentive, polite staff. Good value and we all enjoyed ourselves. A bit tricky to find parking - but there are car parks nearby.

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Whitley Bay, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 December 2012

This theatre allows ample seating room and caters for young and old. The bar serves a good range of wines and beers at reasonable prices. Car parking is free and immediately next to the venue.

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Hebburn, Tyne & Wear, England
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 December 2012

I have been to see many shows here and have not been disappointed. I sometime forget its there but am now on mailing list, Lovely venue and get some great shows/acts there worth looking out for them

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South Shields, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 December 2012

This is a lovely theatre situated in Whitley Bay, there are various different acts on from comedians and sinegrs to pantomines at Christmas. The ticket prices are very reasonable and the whole building has been really well refurbished with comfortable seating and spacious reception areas. The drinks and snacks offered at the bar area are really very expensive, but is... More

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Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 December 2012

great nite out saw a good tribute band great bar loads of parking with helpfull staff. newly refubed so nice and mordern with good ticket prices

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