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News and blogs
Welcome to Gosforth Civic Theatre's blog page where we will be sharing all the biggest news coming out of the venue and keeping you up to date with developments and what we've been getting up to. There may even be the occasional guest blog, so keep your eyes peeled!


Jan 283 min read
Gosforth Civic Theatre are changing their ticketing platform.
The charity-run arts venue will move their ticketing function to Ticketsolve in February 2025. After using Eventbrite as our ticketing...
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Aug 8, 20241 min read
Gosforth Civic Theatre signs VONNE statement following recent hate-related violence
This statement is shared by VONNE (Voluntary Organisations Network North East) as a coordinated response from the VCSE sector across the...
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Jul 19, 20243 min read
Free family-friendly festival of beer, food and the best local music returns after two-year break
Something for everyone as 50 years of civic pride is celebrated during community event featuring brewers from across the North East...
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Nov 28, 20233 min read
Deaf Youth Spotlight: North East Deaf Youth Theatre Thrives at Gosforth Civic and launches Christmas
Unfolding Theatre, a leading theatre company based in Newcastle, is thrilled to announce a new series of free North East Deaf Youth...
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Jul 31, 20235 min read
Local cultural asset to re-open after £2.4m transformation
The August Bank Holiday weekend will see stand-up poet Kate Fox, Curious Arts’ Wildflower, and a weekend of free activities welcome...
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Apr 6, 20232 min read
New longer lease for Liberdade secures improvements to Gosforth Civic Theatre
The Newcastle-based performing arts charity Liberdade has signed a new 50-year lease on Gosforth Civic Theatre, which secures funding for...
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Mar 27, 20235 min read
PRESS: Liberdade awarded Youth Investment Fund grant to transform Gosforth Civic Theatre
Liberdade Community Development Trust awarded Youth Investment Fund grant to transform Gosforth Civic Theatre and its services for young...
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Dec 8, 20221 min read
Gosforth Civic Theatre will be Closing on 1 January 2023 to Complete Building Development Works
It is expected we will be closed until at least May 2023 when the first phase of work will be complete with the works being fully...
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Oct 27, 20222 min read
Double your Donation to Gosforth Civic Theatre in Big Give’s Christmas Challenge 2022
Liberdade Community Development Trust are taking part in the Christmas Challenge to raise £15,000 in just 1 week! These funds will be...
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Oct 18, 20221 min read
Children Can Eat for Just £1 at Gosforth Civic Theatre This Half Term
With skyrocketing costs, and an ever deepening food poverty crisis making it harder and harder for parents to afford to feed their...
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Sep 2, 20225 min read
GCT Providing Work Experience for Young People: George and Ellen Spend a Week with us
George's Story I have thoroughly enjoyed my experience with Gosforth Civic Theatre and Liberdade over the week, being involved in a wide...
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Jul 5, 20222 min read
New Defibrillator Installed at Gosforth Civic Theatre
Gosforth Civic Theatre are delighted to announce the installation of a new defibrillator on the exterior of the building, giving access...
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Jun 21, 20226 min read
In the Press: Why Gosforth Civic Theatre is more than just your average arts venue
Taken from High Life North, 14 June 2022. There’s something so special about an evening at the theatre. A chance to sit in a room filled...
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Jun 3, 20223 min read
Gosforth Beer Festival is Back after Three Years with a Free Weekend of Beer, Food and Music
GOSFORTH BEER FESTIVAL 2022 Gosforth Civic Theatre Friday 5 August | 4pm - Midnight Saturday 6 August | 12pm – Midnight Sunday 7 August|...
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May 23, 20222 min read
Liberdade Youth Dance selected to take centre stage at prestigious National Youth Dance Festival in
Young dancers from across the country will represent their home regions and perform at One Dance UK’s National Youth Dance Festival -...
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May 16, 20222 min read
A New Menu for Spring at GCT Kitchen
The charity run arts venue launched GCT Kitchen in May 2021 and have spent the year developing a crowd-pleasing brunch and lunch menu...
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May 10, 20222 min read
GOSFORTH CIVIC THEATRE AWARDED ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND CAPITAL GRANT
Liberdade Community Development Trust, who run Gosforth Civic Theatre to receive £499,999 from Arts Council England’s Capital Investment...
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Mar 30, 20224 min read
Gosforth Civic Theatre Springs in to Action with a Season of Dance, Theatre and Live Music
Gosforth Civic Theatre, the arts venue run by disability arts charity Liberdade, continues to bring high quality music, theatre and dance...
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Feb 14, 20224 min read
Liberdade Issue Call Out for New Trustees
Liberdade Community Development Trust (Gosforth Civic Theatre) are looking for a number of new people to join our Trustee Board as we...
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Nov 30, 20211 min read
GCT's Big Give Campaign, Help Them Survive and Thrive in 2022
The Big Give #ChristmasChallenge21 has begun! For one week, starting right now, every penny you donate to us is matched and doubled. We...
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