An award winning, artist led 80-seat theatre located in Newcastle upon Tyne, We strive to sustain a socio-economically accessible venue, believing that great art should be for everyone, regardless of financial situation. Running a unique and progressive ticketing policy, all of our tickets are part of our ‘Pay What You Feel’ scheme, meaning that audience members pay what they are able to afford. We average annually 300 performances, supporting 1,250 artists and welcoming 12,000 audience members. We are a space to experiment, evolve and discover excellence for artists and audiences in the North East of England.
Donate to this charity
Total raised so far £16,327
+ est. £975.75
Supporters
106Fundraisers
0Alphabetti Theatre is an award winning, artist led 80-seat theatre located in Newcastle upon Tyne. We are the only dedicated studio theatre in the region and recognized internationally as one of the leading theatres of our size. We strive to sustain a socio-economically accessible venue, believing that great art should be for everyone, regardless of financial situation. Running a unique and progressive ticketing policy, all of our tickets are either part of our ‘Pay What You Feel’ scheme, meaning that audience members pay what they are able to afford. Or as cheap as £3.
Alphabetti create, produce and programme new original work from across the performing arts. Alphabetti is a safe and welcoming space for the community and provides a platform for artists and audiences to experiment, evolve and discover excellence. We create and present high quality performances that are accessible, relatable and challenging. We operate as a meeting ground, hosting regular community group events and talks, and our bar/café space is a safe space for people to gather. We continue ensure our work makes connections with underrepresented or disadvantaged groups, regularly developing projects and collaborations with these individuals. Now in the cost of living crisis we have become a warm space.
The company and venue was founded and built out of necessity in 2012 in response to a lack of opportunities for emerging and early-career artists in the North East, whilst providing a space for non-theatregoing audiences to enjoy arts and culture. Embracing a DIY ethos the venue has been built largely by artists and volunteers, with our limited resources focussed on the people that engage with us: audiences and artists.
Over the last 4 years we averaged annually 300 performances, supporting 1,250 artists and welcoming 12,000 audience members. Under our new programming model, we annually co-produce 15 three-week shows (each for 18 performances), 3 of which are family friendly; 77 artist development performances; 33 music, comedy or cabaret performances.
