People's Theatre is a long-running amateur theatre in Heaton, with a 500-seat main auditorium and a smaller studio space. The programme leans local rather than glossy, which is part of the appeal if you want to see Newcastle culture away from the city-centre touring stages.
It is best for travellers who enjoy theatre enough to check what is on before they arrive. Pair it with a walk through nearby Heaton Park or Jesmond Dene.