
Ornately decorated, expansive 1920s Spanish Baroque venue hosting concerts, musicals & plays.
A sharp, fast-paced comedy about journalism, misinformation and storytelling, inspired by a true story and the book by John D'Agata and Jim Fingal.
A comedy musical celebrating women and menopause, packed with feel-good hits and hilarious truths, recommended for ages 15+.
A showcase of drama performances by public schools from the Hunter region, featuring pieces performed by students at the Civic Theatre Playhouse.
A dark and irreverent theatrical reimagining of the Brothers Grimm fairytales by Shake & Stir Theatre Co, featuring adult themes and special effects.
Screening of the NT Live production of Les Liaisons Dangereuses, recorded live from the National Theatre, London, featuring Lesley Manville and Aidan Turner.

Bluey's Big Play is a theatrical adaptation of the Emmy award-winning children's television series, featuring puppets and original music.
A 90-minute comedy where Jonathan Biggins transforms into Paul Keating in this revival of The Gospel According to Paul.
A spectacular dance show featuring flamenco and Latin dance styles with infectious energy and groundbreaking choreography.
A play by David Williamson performed at the Civic Theatre Playhouse in Newcastle.
Guided backstage tours of the Civic Theatre Newcastle, exploring its history, architecture and performance spaces.

Three paranormal investigation nights for the first time in the theatre's history, using special equipment to record unexplained activity behind the curtain.

A rock opera and gig-theatre piece by re:group Performance Collective that explores millennial culture through music and dark humour.
An interactive theatre production where fifty young actors race against the clock to premiere a show, with the audience controlling part of the action by pressing buttons.

Emmy-nominated singer-songwriter Ben Folds performs live with special guest Lindsey Kraft.
A gravity-defying acrobatic circus production by Circa, featuring ten artists performing in designer costumes to primal rhythms.
Leigh Sales and Annabel Crabb bring their hit Australian podcast to the stage in a live show format at Newcastle's Civic Theatre.
A hilarious drag parody prequel set in 1999, featuring the iconic characters from the beloved Australian sitcom Kath & Kim.
A screening of the National Theatre Live production of The Misanthrope, starring Sandra Oh.
Australian comedian Denise Scott returns to the stage with her most personal solo show, blending observational humour with reflections on resilience and life after cancer.
Disney's Frozen the Musical brings the animated classic to life on stage, featuring all the iconic songs and sensational new numbers, with a live orchestra and special effects.
A concert by Felicity Urquhart and Josh Cunningham performing on their Go North Go South Tour at The Playhouse.
Anthony Callea brings his The Connection tour to the Civic Theatre in Newcastle, an intimate acoustic concert series.

A searing and heartbreaking drama based on true events about the 1920s, when young women were poisoned by radium while painting luminous watch dials.
A raw, hilarious and jaw-dropping journey through the golden era of Australian pub rock, featuring the Choirboys sharing tales from their wild nights and backstage madness.

A high-energy theatrical show celebrating Irish culture with traditional storytelling, music and dance, featuring former World Irish dance champions.

A showcase of comedians from the Sydney Comedy Festival at Newcastle's Civic Theatre, hosted by Matt Okine.
Diesel performs his Spring '26 tour, a singer-songwriter known for distinctive guitar style and smooth vocals.
Award-winning comedian and podcaster Em Rusciano returns to the stage with her new live show, 'Addicted to Love', blending powerful vocals and biting comedy.
Emma Memma brings her joyful, inclusive storytelling and music to life on stage in this family-friendly live experience.

A comedy roast hosted by fierce drag queens who trade savage shade and killer punchlines on stage.

Australia's favourite comedy double act, Lano & Woodley, perform their hilarious show 'In Space' at the Civic Theatre.
A screening of the National Theatre Live production of Inter Alia, a searing legal drama starring Rosamund Pike.

A spectacular concert tribute to Barbra Streisand's legendary career, performed by Australian musical icon Melinda Schneider with a live string ensemble.

An Australian comedy roast show where RuPaul's Drag Race queens deliver savage insults and outrageous performances in a theatrical setting.
A stage production adapted from Tim Winton's beloved children's book, combining storytelling, music and laughter for young audiences.

A comedy roast hosted by notorious drag queens featuring savage shade, killer punchlines and outrageous performances.
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