History

The Playhouse was originally built in 1925 as a 700-seat cinema and occasional music hall, eventually closing in 1979 before being bought by NTC Touring Theatre Company who converted the ground floor. The upper floor was leased out to The Alnwick District Playhouse Trust who re-opened the newly refurbished Alnwick Playhouse in December, 1990.

The Playhouse is now firmly established as one of the leading small venues in the North of England, a wonderful and vibrant arts centre and a remarkably strong and valuable part of the community.

Our mission is to enrich the life of the community through diverse, inspiring cultural experiences. We achieve this by providing a rich and balanced mix of professional touring drama, music, dance and film of the highest quality, and we strive to produce an educational and outreach programme seeking to promote the arts in every corner of the Alnwick District.