Spoonface Steinberg
Nearly 30 years on, what happens when disabled artists revisit Spoonface Steinberg?
Lee Hall’s Spoonface Steinberg tells the story of an autistic girl growing up in a world that doesn’t make the effort to understand it. Nearly 30 years after it was written, Difference and Alphabetti Theatre are bringing the play back to the stage. And asking what has changed, what hasn’t, and who gets to shape the stories we tell about disabled people.
Spoonface Steinberg Alphabetti Theatre Newcastle – This isn’t just a revival.
Spoonface Steinberg is a sprinboard for autistic, neurodivergent and disabled artists to explore representation, identiy, authorship and lived experience. Alongside the production, two short new response pieces will be written, directed ,and performed by autistic creatives from the North East. Bringing their own perspectives into conversation with the original play.
Expect different voices, different ways of seeing and a chance to reflect on how disability representation looks when disabled artists are given space to respond, challenge and create.
And, of course, you can just come and watch the theatre.
Whether you know Spoonface Steinberg already or have never seen it, come and see what happens when we revisit an old story and ask some very current questions.
Difference members are especially invited to join us for the performance. Come and see the show together, then stay afterwards to chat, share your thoughts and spend some time with other disabled people.
Alphabetti Theatre, Newcastle
Wednesday 25th November – Friday 26th November 7pm (TIME TBC)
Part of Difference’s Disability History Month 2026 programme.