This post features an list of family shows throughout the year of 2023. It’s great to go to the theatre all year round not just Christmas, so why not check out what our north east theatres have to offer.

If we have been gifted or paid for advertising an event, it will state (AD) beforehand. 

This is many of the companies we have worked with in the past or present, They may have also been posted into our recommendations group – this could of been by the company themselves or by someone who has enjoyed their event before. 

Also, We try to update our post as regular as possible but please bare in mind – Events may change details, cancel or be sold out during this time.

We will add in more shows as time goes on too. To add your family friendly show or screening to our guide, email northeastfinds@outlook.com.

• Until 6th May: The Lion King at Sunderland Empire. Book now
• 6th May: Hey Diddle Diddle at ARC Stockton Arts Centre. Book now
• 18th to 21st May: Hey Duggee Live at Newcastle Royal theatre. Book now

• 17th June: Cirque: The greatest show at Tyne Theatre and Opera House: Book now
• 20th-22nd June: Zog at Tyne Theatre and Opera House: Book now
• 23rd – 25th June: Dinosaur world live at Northern Stage. Book now
• 13th July – 15th July: Demon Dentist at Sunderland empire: Book now

• 1st August – Dinosaur Adventure Live at Tyne Theatre and Opera House: Book now
• 2nd August – 13th August: Charlie and the chocolate factory at Sunderland Empire: Book now
• 7th August- 9th August: Winnie the Poo at Newcastle Royal Theatre. Book now
• 26th and 27th August: in the night garden live at Tyne Theatre and Opera House: Book now
• 5th – 9th September : SpongeBob the musical at Newcastle Royal Theatre. Book now
• 6th-9th September; Astravaganza Entertainment presents OLIVER at Tyne Theatre and Opera House: Book now
• 26th and 27th September: Tales from Acorn Wood at Tyne Theatre and Opera House: Book now

• 22nd October – Andy & The Odd Socks: The Dial It Up To 11 Tour at Tyne Theatre and Opera House. Book now
• 14th-18th November: Nativity the musical at Tyne Theatre and Opera House: Book now
• 28th November – 14th January: Pinocchio at Newcastle Royal Theatre: Book now

• 8th December – 7th January : Enchanted Entertainment presents: Peter Pan at Tyne Theatre and Opera House: Book now
• 8th December – 31st December: Beauty and the beast pantomime at Sunderland empire: Book now