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Theatres
Newcastle and it's surrounding areas are home to many theatres, staging the best in drama, music, comedy and dance. The Theatre Royal is a very popular venue in the heart of the city and Mill Volvo Tyne Theatre is the world's oldest working Victorian theatre.
Mill Volvo Tyne Theatre
105-119 Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4AG
Tel: 0191 243 1171
Ticket hotline: 0870 145 1200
Website
The world's oldest working Victorian theatre hosts an assortment of events including opera, theatre, comedy and pantomimes.
Concessions for older people are available for some performances. Visit the website for further details about current and forthcoming productions.
Live Theatre
27 Broadchare, Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 3DQ
Tel: 0191 232 1232
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Live Theatre is a writing theatre based in Newcastle upon Tyne, which works with writers to transform ideas into performance. Live Theatre has a strong regional identity and the company aims to attract new audiences for its accessible work and to its friendly and informal theatre space.
Visit the website for details about current and forthcoming performances and events.
Northern Stage (formerly Newcastle Playhouse)
Barras Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 7RH
Tel: 0191 232 3366
Box office: 0191 230 5151
Email: info@northernstage.co.uk
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Northern Stage is the largest theatre company producing their own work in the North East of England. As well as their own work, they present the best in local, national and international theatre.
Concessions for older people are available for some performances. Visit the website for further details about current and forthcoming productions.
The People’s Theatre
Stephenson Road, Heaton, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 5QF
Box office: 0191 265 5020
Email: enquiries@peoplestheatre.co.uk
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The People's Theatre is the premier amatuer theatre company in the North of England and one of the largest in the country. Every show is produced by their own members. Visit the website for details of current and forthcoming productions.
Theatre Royal
100 Grey Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 6BR
Tel: 0191 232 2061
Box Office: 08448 11 21 21
Website
The Theatre Royal is one of the most famous theatres in the country and has played host to the biggest names in dance, music, drama and comedy. It is also the regional home of the Royal Shakespeare Company, the National Theatre, Opera North and the Rambert Dance Company. Visit the website for details of current and forthcoming productions.
Concessions for older people are available for some performances.
Limelight is a theatre club for anyone aged 55 years old and over, and provides the opportunity to learn more about companies and productions at the Theatre Royal. There are regular talks by the cast and crew of touring productions; members get priority booking for a programme of drama and dance skills workshops, which are being run specifically for the over 55s; and there are visits to other theatres and social events. For more information, visit the Theatre Royal website.
The Little Theatre Gateshead
Saltwell View, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE8 4JS
Tel: 0191 478 2563
Box Office: 0191 478 1499
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The Little Theatre Gateshead is home to the Progressive Players, an amateur dramatic group who perform ten plays every year. The plays vary greatly from serious drama to light-hearted musicals.
Visit the website for details of current and forthcoming productions.
Sunderland Empire
High West Street, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR1 3EX
Tel: 0870 602 1130
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The Sunderland Empire is the North East's largest theatre. It plays host to large West End productions, as well as many other touring productions.
Concessions for older people may be available for some performances. Visit the website for further details about current and forthcoming productions.
Whitley Bay Playhouse
Marine Avenue, Whitley Bay, NE26 1LZ
Tel: 0844 493 4567
Website
Visit the website for details of current and forthcoming productions.
The Customs House
Mill Dam, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE33 1ES
Tel: 0191 454 1234
Email: info@customshouse.co.uk
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As well as a theatre, the Customs House also has a cinema and art gallery.
Concessions for older people are available for some performances. Free tickets are available for wheelchair companions. Visit the website for further details about current and forthcoming productions.
Article last updated January 13, 2012 7:36 pm
