More than a century after the execution of Tsar Nicholas II and his family, the mystery surrounding the fate of Grand Duchess Anastasia continues to fascinate. Was the youngest daughter of the last Russian Tsar killed alongside her family in […]
Following two sold-out performances and £30,000 raised for charity this summer, Something in the Water will return to Newcastle Theatre Royal on Sunday 16 May 2027 for a third spectacular celebration of North East talent. Presented by Joe McElderry with […]
The beanstalk is growing sky-high as Newcastle Theatre Royal today announces further casting for their gigantic panto, Jack and the Beanstalk. Mick Potts, Wayne Smith, Rachel Stanley and Oonagh Cox will join previously announced Newcastle panto favourites Danny Adams and Clive Webb […]
Newcastle Theatre Royal has announced an exciting new season of drama, dance and musical theatre, bringing internationally acclaimed productions, award-winning musicals and beloved adaptations to the North East throughout 2027. Reginald Rose’s gripping courtroom thriller Twelve Angry Men (Tue 16 […]
Live Theatre, Eastlake Productions and Newcastle Theatre Royal announced the cast for Our Friends in the North (1979–84), the new stage adaptation of Peter Flannery’s landmark BBC drama – the first major co-production between the three organisations. Ryan Nolan will […]
Newcastle Theatre Royal has teamed up with Newcastle Pride to welcome families, children and young people as this year’s celebrations return to the heart of the city this summer. For the second year running, Newcastle Theatre Royal will host the […]
Yesterday evening, Wednesday 10 June 2026, five regional independent theatres launched the Regional Independent Theatre Alliance (RITA) at a Parliamentary Reception in Westminster. The alliance set out three clear asks to the government and presented new data demonstrating their national […]
On Sunday 28 June, Something in the Water returns to Newcastle Theatre Royal for two special performances. Hosted by South Shields-born star Joe McElderry, and powered by funk-soul supergroup Groovetrain, the event builds on the success of last year’s spectacular, […]
Newcastle Theatre Royal is delighted to announce that as part of a landmark partnership with the National Theatre, a brand-new production of The Rise and Fall of Little Voice, will tour directly from the theatre, with its original cast, in […]
Following its sensational, sell-out run in 2024, and triumphant trip to London’s West End earlier this year, Gerry & Sewell is returning to The Toon – and it’ll be bigger, belter, and more black-and-white than ever when it takes over […]
Hundreds of schoolchildren across Newcastle are set to experience live theatre for the first time thanks to a new partnership between Newcastle Theatre Royal and Stagecoach North East, designed to remove one of the biggest barriers to cultural access: the […]
‘That’s it friends, I’m into opera now. In a big first for me, I went to see an opera last night and it was absolutely incredible. It has changed me.’ – John A on X after a visit to Opera North Opera North today announces its repertoire […]
The curtain is rising on an exciting new season at Newcastle Theatre Royal, as a dazzling line-up of world-class productions, beloved classics and unmissable live entertainment heads to the iconic Grey Street venue. From gripping drama and spectacular dance to […]
“… play which moves you and stays with you…” 2:22 A Ghost Story by Danny Robins, Newcastle Theatre Royal By Jennifer Burkinshaw Scalp creeps and jump scares abound from start to finish, the audience shrieking and gripping each other, often […]
Peter Flannery’s iconic BBC television drama Our Friends in the North will be adapted for the stage in a brand-new production creatively conceived by Live Theatre to be premiered at Newcastle Theatre Royal later this year (Thu 15 – Sat […]
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