Queen’s Hall Arts in Hexham has just launched its spring season for 2025. It will host some excellent touring theatre, live music, family and comedy over the next few months.
A Hexham Must-See
This elegant Victorian building has been at the heart of Hexham since 1866. It was built originally as a town hall and corn exchange and the architecture .
The Queen’s Hall now house a 350+ seat theatre, a studio, two art galleries, Hexham Library and a rather nice café (famed for its cheese and bacon scones!). It’s well worth a visit and has free exhibitions on offer year round (closed Sundays).
Hexham’s hugely popular Book Festival will take place at the Queen’s Hall from 2nd-11th May. The 2025 programme hasn’t been published yet, but it’s well worth getting the dates in the diary.
Comedy and Big Laughs at the Queen’s Hall
Following a raft of sold-out stand-up shows including Jason Manford, Mark Watson and Clinton Baptiste, there’s another jam-packed comedy line-up on offer! The venue is set start the year by welcoming one of the most exciting emerging new stars in the UK’s live stand-up scene, as Edinburgh native Connor Burns performs on Wednesday, 5th February. Expect an armada of playful, wicked humour from Spain’s best export, comedian Ignacio Lopez, on Sunday, 23rd Feb with his show Señor Self Destruct.
Mitch Benn – called ‘The country’s leading musical satirist’ by The Times – visits on Thursday, 6th March.
Carl Hutchinson is back with his Today Years Old tour on Friday, 7th March. Rich in observations and exaggerated physical comedy, a night out with this Geordie is guaranteed to have you belly laughing from start to finish.
Fun Kids’ Shows in Hexham
Spring family shows get underway on Saturday, 22nd February with award-winning folk duo Megson. They’ll blend their infectious mix of heavenly vocals and lush harmonies into a gentle, entertaining concert especially for younger children.
For half term, the venue is calling all trainee detectives for an unmissable board-game style theatre show. The Mystery of Queen’s Hall invites audiences aged 7+ to solve the puzzle on Wednesday, 26th February.
The critically-acclaimed production of The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show lands on Sunday, 23rd March. It features a menagerie of 75 lovable puppets.
In the Easter holidays, a bold and funny adventure story for little rebels arrives. Three Little Vikings aims to inspire little ones aged 3+.
Flibbertigibbet Theatre’s The Farmer and The Clown presents a story of an unexpected friendship for all ages. The story will be told through physical comedy and dance on Tuesday, 22nd April.
The Amazing Bubble Man will amaze crowds with his spellbinding bubbles on Wednesday, 23rd April.
Live Gigs in Hexham
Live music highlights include British folk-rock legends Fairport Convention who return to the venue on Valentine’s Day.
World-class tributes to the Bee Gees, Kate Bush, Bryan Adams and The Eagles are also coming to the Queen’s Hall.
Voices of Rock: The Rock Legends Tribute Show on Saturday, 22nd March promises an electrifying celebration of rock’s greatest icons, featuring powerhouse performances of Def Leppard, Guns On Roses, and Motley Cruel.
One of England’s most revered folk performers, Martin Simpson, plays on Saturday, 29th March.
Join Ray Laildaw and Billy Mitchell for a celebration of the iconic band’s music and memories, laughter and loss with The Lindisfarne Story on Sunday, 6th April.
International singing stars Graeme Danby and Valerie Reid are leaving behind the great opera stages of the world to bring a new show to the more intimate surroundings of Queen’s Hall as part of a tour celebrating Songs of the North-East on Friday, 11th April
Live Theatre
After a hugely successful premiere in Newcastle in 2023, Tiny Fragments of Beautiful Light comes to Queen’s Hall on Wednesday, 19th February. Described by the Guardian as “fizzy, funny [and] heartfelt”, this funny, joyful play is inspired by Northumberland writer Allison Davies’ diagnosis of autism.
Other theatre highlights include the return of award-winning Durham based Elysium Theatre Company with The Moth. Inspired by a true story, The Moth is a thriller that deals with war, race, the legacy of history, the power of our actions, the quest for redemption and the limits of forgiveness. Hexham audiences can see the world premiere at Queen’s Hall from 27th February – 1st March.
After Michael Morpurgo’s Little Manfred delighted Queen’s Hall audiences back in 2023, this May sees Morpurgo’s compelling sequel to War Horse arrive in town. Farm Boy is a moving account of the changing face of the English countryside and a beautifully crafted reminder that stories really can reach out across the generations. Tickets for performances on Tuesday, 13th May are now on sale.
All tickets for shows at the Queen’s Hall this spring can be bought online or from the box office.
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