Bombay Superstars is a glittering concert musical about the disco, the divas, and the drama that created Bollywood icons.

Created by Sâmir Bhamra, this colourful and delicious romantic musical about anguished love, master manipulation and the unbreakable bonds of family in the dazzling golden era of Bollywood cinema features iconic Bollywood classics hits like Bachna Ae Haseeno, Dum Maro Dum and Chura Liya, and new songs by homegrown talent Robby Khela with musical arrangements by Hinal Pattani.

In association with GemArts.

Dance Edits is an informal platform for new work presented by regional and national dance artists. Come and join for the evening where you can experience a range of different dance work and meet the artists who are making it.

There will be a chance to share your feedback and insights in a relaxed setting. Dance City’s The Seven Bridges bar will be open before and after the performances.

ARTISTS ANNOUNCED SOON! Keep an eye on our socials.

Stories of a Watersprite is a relaxed performance for young audiences which uses dance, storytelling and puppetry to explore the world of this playful mythical figure. Introduced with embedded audio description, the performance is evocative and sensitive, inspiring audiences to use their imagination to experience the performance through all their senses, igniting a curiosity to learn about their environment and boosting their capacity to care about change. It touches on the threats to our ecosystems, the power that we hold to change things and the importance of community. 

This show is a gentle and multi-sensory dance and theatre experience for young audience. A visual story is available on request.

Critics’ Circle Award winning company, Ballet Cymru, present an extraordinary adaptation of Shakespeare’s masterpiece “Romeo a Juliet”, performed to Sergei Prokofiev’s classic score.

“Romeo a Juliet” features choreography from company Directors Darius James OBE and Amy Doughty, and costumes by Georg Meyer-Wiel (www.meyerwiel.com) who has created costumes for some of the world’s leading companies including Rambert Dance Company and Australian Dance Theatre.

In a career spanning over 35 years of acting, writing and performing, Paul Riley is delighted to announce his brand new stand-up show for 2024 “The Little Boy That Santa Claus Forgot”.

The double BAFTA award-winner will be discussing his journey through life so far, including varied themes such as; an ecumenical debate with a bishop about E.T., partying with Motörhead, and being held at gun point by armed police!

Dance City launched all the way back in 1985 so grab your leg warmers and join us to go back to where it all began!

Take a trip down memory lane to iconic dance venues in Newcastle such as Julie’s, Stage Door, Tuxedo Princess and Junction.

Get into the groove to all your favourite 80s smash hits at this totally awesome party night.

All funds raised on this night will play a part in making sure Dance City continues it’s work for the next 40 years!

If you’d like a shout out on the evening, send your best 80s photos to communications@dancecity.co.uk

Don’t forget… Dress to impress!