Open-air theatres · North East England
Playhouse, Whitley Bay
In or near Monkseaton.
Playhouse, Whitley Bay — a open-air theatre in scotland lowlands.
Geoff Holland — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Monkseaton · 0.7 km
About
Playhouse, Whitley Bay is a open-air theatre located in scotland lowlands. A British open-air theatre presenting summer-season productions in a garden, park, ruin or natural amphitheatre setting. theatre in Whitley Bay, England
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Official information
The Playhouse in Whitley Bay is a modern venue that has been refurbished as part of a major regeneration project. It features a large auditorium with 638 luxury seats and offers a variety of events including shows, concerts, and comedy performances.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Tynemouth to Seaton Sluice SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Northumberland Shore SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Playhouse in Whitley Bay is an open-air theatre located in the Scottish Lowlands. This venue hosts a variety of performances throughout the warmer months, providing a unique outdoor experience. Visitors can expect a diverse programme that includes drama, music, and community events in a scenic coastal setting. The theatre's design and atmosphere contribute to a distinctive cultural offering in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 55.0468, -1.4502
- District
- North Tyneside
- Parish
- North Tyneside, unparished area
- Postcode
- NE26 1NE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tynemouth
- Nearest railway station
- Monkseaton — 0.7 km
- Official site
- www.playhousewhitleybay.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7203355 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Playhouse, Whitley Bay?
- Playhouse, Whitley Bay is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode NE26 1NE), in the parish of North Tyneside, unparished area.
- What is Playhouse, Whitley Bay?
- Playhouse, Whitley Bay — a open-air theatre in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Playhouse, Whitley Bay?
- The nearest railway station is Monkseaton, about 0.7 km away. The nearest town is Monkseaton. Drivers can use postcode NE26 1NE.
- Is Playhouse, Whitley Bay a protected site?
- Yes — Playhouse, Whitley Bay is part of the Tynemouth to Seaton Sluice SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Northumberland Shore SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Playhouse, Whitley Bay?
- The nearest railway station is Monkseaton, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE26 1NE.