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Bay Tales 2026 Running Order

08:45 Doors Open Playhouse Whitley Bay will open their doors for the 2026 show to give you around thirty minutesto browse our independent festival bookstore’s brilliant display of books, grab a coffee and visitthe Bay Tales merchandise store – or just to get to your...

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Pitching for Bay Tales 2026 is open!

After yet another incredible day at Playhouse Whitley Bay last month, we're delighted to open our inbox to publishers who'd like to pitch their panel ideas to us.  If you're a publisher and you'd like us to feature your authors at Bay Tales 2026 on Sat, 28th Feb, get...

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Bay Tales Live 2025!

08:45 Doors Open Playhouse Whitley Bay will open their doors for the 2025 show to give you around thirty minutes to browse our independent festival bookstore’s brilliant display of books, grab a coffee and visit the Bay Tales merchandise store – or just to get to your...

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Bay Tales Live 2024

We're delighted to announce our full line up for Bay Tales Live 2024, taking place at Whitley Bay Playhouse and venues nearby over the weekend 1st -3rd March, 2024 with fringe events on Friday evening, Saturday evening and Sunday morning as well as our all-day show on...

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