Gosforth Civic Theatre

North East Culture Awards
Best Museum or Cultural Venue 2025

The only public-facing theatre in the UK founded and guided by people with learning disabilities.

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Work placement programme

Opportunities for young neurodivergent people and young people with learning disabilities to gain valuable skills and confidence in our cafe and kitchen.

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Community activities for adults

We're home to a variety of community groups that meet regularly throughout the week. Creative sessions to special interest groups, there's something here for everyone.

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Plenty of activities for young people to explore their creativity and have some fun. Whether that's learning dance moves, hanging out at GCT Gaming Social, or diving into drama training with Famous 4.15.

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Activities for people with learning disabilities

Interested in getting active through sport and wellbeing or expressing yourself through dance? Our experienced team creates a welcoming environment to try new things and make friends.

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Your Visit

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How to get here

We're a two-minute walk from Regent Centre Metro Station, making us easily accessible by metro, bus, or car. Located just off Gosforth High Street and Great North Road, we're convenient to reach from both north and south.

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Accessibility

We're an accessible venue, welcoming all visitors. All entrances are automatic and wheelchair accessible, we have two blue badge parking spots, an accessible toilet on site, and the entire building is on one level.

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GCT Cafe

Our cafe serves fresh, seasonal food from our deli counter and delicious breakfast options from our brunch menu. Our daytime menu is available Tuesday to Sunday, 8.30am–4pm. You'll also find our bar in the foyer, open for all events.

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Make Gosforth Civic Theatre your own!

At Gosforth Civic Theatre, we celebrate diversity, the artistic, and the authentic you. Located in Gosforth, Newcastle, our alternative urban venue offers a canvas to create something special.

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Join Gosforth Civic Theatre and help us to continue to provide a cultural venue that brings local people and people with learning disabilities together in a building that provides great art for everyone!

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Ways to make a difference

Our aim is to reduce social exclusion and division by bringing people together through shared cultural, creative, and community activity.

We generate close to £800,000 a year through performances, hires and trading. It forms the backbone of how we operate. An additional £500,000 from grants and donations is needed each year to keep GCT open and vibrant.

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