Seaton Delaval Arts Centre
WHERE
Whitley Bay
What it’s like
A community theatre putting on pantomime and musical theatre, with a Christmas show that's clearly the big draw.
The main event here is pantomime, with Mother Goose the one they're staging this Christmas. There's also a musical theatre summer school for young performers aged 8 to 18, plus auditions and shows run through the Pantomime Society, so if your child fancies being on stage rather than watching from the stalls, there's a route in.
One rule to know before you book: any child under 16 has to be accompanied by an adult for the whole event, not just dropped at the door. That's fine if you're planning a family trip to the panto anyway, less fine if you were hoping to hand over an eight-year-old and grab a coffee. Concession prices apply to under-16s and over-60s, which softens the ticket cost a bit.
Booking is online or by phone, and payment has to be settled in full within two weeks or the tickets go back on sale, so don't dawdle once you've reserved. There's a small payment processing fee on top for online and phone bookings. If you'd rather not pay that, in-person sales run the first Saturday of the month from 10am to 1pm, and also up to 30 minutes before a show.
Parking is the one to plan around: it's street parking only, restricted, and they're firm that you shouldn't block access or garages. Public transport is the easier option if you've got one nearby. The building itself is accessible, with two dedicated wheelchair bays, accessible seating and toilet facilities in the main auditorium, so it's worth flagging what you need when you book.
Facilities
Need to know
- Booking
- Advance booking via online or phone
- Parking
- Street parking only, restricted and must not block access or garages
- Wheelchairs
- Two dedicated wheelchair bays and accessible seating available
- Pay for tickets within two weeks of booking or they go back on sale
- Online and phone bookings carry a payment processing fee, so in-person sales avoid it
- Under-16s must have an adult with them for the whole show, not just drop-off
- Street parking only, so factor in a walk or use public transport
Plan your visit
How much are tickets?
Concession prices apply to under-16s and those 60 and over on some events. There's also a payment processing fee added to online and phone bookings.
Do we need to book in advance?
Booking online or by phone is the main route. You can also buy in person on the first Saturday of the month from 10am to 1pm, or up to 30 minutes before a show.
Do children need an adult with them?
Yes, under-16s must be accompanied by an adult for the whole event, not left partway through.
Is there parking?
Only street parking, and it's restricted. Don't park in the back lane behind the Arts Centre or block access and garages.
Is the venue accessible?
There are two dedicated wheelchair bays and accessible seating, and the main auditorium is fully accessible with its own toilet facilities. Tell the box office what you need when you book.
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