Great Northumberland Events
SALT & SMOKE:
STORIES OF BLYTH
Blyth Celebrates
Friday 18 to Saturday 20 & Friday 25 to Saturday 27 September 2026
Back by popular demand.
Salt & Smoke: Stories of Blyth - the theatrical adventure through the stories and streets that have shaped Blyth returns in September 2026.
A leap into the unknown will lead you to hidden and unfamiliar parts of town to encounter narratives inspired by 500 years of Blyth’s history. Be prepared to be immersed in the 18th century salt trade, 200 years of commerce and industry and even the golden age of cinema.
Salt & Smoke is part of Blyth Celebrates – a programme funded by Northumberland County Council, celebrating creativity, community and connection in Blyth.
Free for NE24 Residents & Under 16s | £7.50 for adults living outside the NE24 postcode | Suitable for 8+ | Booking Required
Event Details
What: Salt & Smoke: Stories of Blyth
When: Friday 18 to Sunday 20 & Friday 25 to Sunday 27 September, 2026
Friday 4pm to 7pm, Saturday & Sunday 12pm to 7.30pm, various times
Where: Starts and ends at the Market Pavilion, Blyth
What to expect
Get ready for a unique, theatrical journey in the heart of Blyth. The experience lasts around an hour and 15 minutes and starts and ends at the Market Pavilion in Blyth.
When you arrive, you’ll collect a map and set off in small groups to discover pop-up theatre moments at different spots around the town centre.
Tickets are free for NE24 resident and under 16s – booking is essential. Tickets for adults living outside the NE24 postcode are £7.50. Performances will run throughout the day, so you can choose a time that suits you. The experience includes a gentle walk of about a mile. All routes and venues are wheelchair accessible, however please let us know when booking tickets if anyone in your group is using a wheelchair or mobility scooter.
An Access Guide with full details about the performance and route will be available in August. It will also be available in large print. If you have any access queries you can email Novo Theatre at info@novotheatre.co.uk.
About Novo Theatre
Novo Theatre works with some of the most exciting theatre makers in the North East to create original, unexpected stories that connect past, present, and future.
Rooted in the North East, their productions reflect the region’s people, places, and voices - not only in the themes and narratives they explore, but also in the way they work. Collaboration is at the heart of what they do, with communities actively shaping projects through co-creation and participation.
As a National Portfolio Organisation supported by Arts Council England, Novo Theatre is committed to championing local talent and enriching cultural life across the region.
The company was first established in 1990 as European Players, became a registered charity in 1993, evolved into November Club in 2010, and rebranded as Novo Theatre in June 2025.
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