Last-Minute Gift Ideas? Give a Theatre Experience Mum Will Love
Still searching for the perfect Mother's Day gift?
Don’t miss Strictly Come Dancing’s Kevin Clifton in Priscilla Queen of the Desert (Monday 6th–Saturday 11th April 2026)! Based on the Oscar-winning film, this dazzling musical returns in a brand-new 30th anniversary production. Packed with an iconic soundtrack of 80s and 90s disco and dance anthems – including Hot Stuff, It’s Raining Men, I Will Survive, Girls Just Wanna Have Fun, Finally and many more – it’s a joyous celebration guaranteed to have audiences on their feet.
If she loves dance, New Adventures, Matthew Bourne’s world-renowned theatre-dance company, make their highly anticipated return to Newcastle Theatre Royal with The Red Shoes (Tuesday 28th April–Saturday 9th May 2026). This stunning production has captivated audiences worldwide and inspired generations of dancers with its powerful tale of obsession, possession and one girl’s dream of becoming the greatest dancer in the world.
Treat Mum to the ultimate feel-good rom-com, Legally Blonde The Musical (Tuesday 12th–Sunday 17th May 2026). Starring Amber Davies as Elle Woods, this vibrant musical follows her transformation from It Girl fashionista to legal ace at Harvard Law School – all in the name of love.
For another unforgettable night out, don’t miss Les Ballets Trockadero (Tuesday 26th and Wednesday 27th May 2026). The world’s foremost gender-skewing comic ballet company returns with a sensational repertoire that hilariously parodies the conventions of romantic and classical dance, while showcasing incredible technical brilliance.
Perfect for all generations, My First Ballet: Cinderella (Saturday 30th and Sunday 31st May 2026) is a wonderful introduction to the magic of ballet. With a narrator to guide younger audiences through the story and a shortened recorded version of Prokofiev’s enchanting score, it’s the ideal way to share a magical family theatre experience.
