Preview: Home, I’m Darling at Newcastle People's Theatre

Home, I’m Darling 

Newcastle People's Theatre

Tuesday 30 September - Saturday 4 October 2025

Step back into the 1950s this autumn as the People’s Theatre in Heaton presents Home, I’m Darling, Laura Wade’s Olivier Award-winning comedy about marriage, nostalgia, and the pursuit of the “perfect” home life.

The play follows Judy, who has given her world a retro rebrand, swapping modern life for the glamour of a 1950s housewife. Her days are filled with vintage frocks, cocktails, and carefully polished surfaces, creating what looks like an ideal picture of domestic bliss. But as the cracks start to show, Judy is forced to confront uncomfortable questions about love, happiness, and the realities of married life.

Directed by Eileen Davidson, the People’s Theatre production promises sharp humour, stylish design, and moments of heartfelt drama, inviting audiences to step into Judy’s dream world while questioning whether the past is really as idyllic as it seems.

This is the first Main Stage play of the People’s Theatre’s new season and continues their commitment to presenting award-winning contemporary works alongside classic repertoire. The show is brought to life by their talented membership, with Kay Edmundson as Judy, Sam Burrell as Johnny, Steph Moore as Fran, Sam Hinton as Marcus, Sara Jo Harrison as Alex, and Jo McEvedy as Sylvia.

Tickets:

Home, I’m Darling runs from Tuesday 30 September to Saturday 4 October 2025 at 7.30pm. Tickets are priced at £16 / £13.50 and are available from the People’s Theatre Box Office on 0191 265 5020 or online at www.peoplestheatre.co.uk.

Photos: Paul Hood