Tyne Theatre & Opera House

Tyne Theatre & Opera House celebrates 155 years with a fresh new façade! Friday 23rd September 2023

Tyne Theatre and Opera House is celebrating its 155-year anniversary on 23rd September 2022. One of the ways the Theatre is celebrating, is through a lovely new façade revamp – it was time for a bit of a facelift! Canopy cleaning, fresh painting and beautiful new signing provided by Ellis Signs has left the Theatre is very pleased with the sparkling result.

The Grade 1 listed Theatre was designed by industrialist and politician Joseph Cowen in 1867. He envisioned a ‘Theatre for Everyone’ offering warmth, light and escapism to working people during a time of heavy industry when life was hard. Since those early beginnings, the Tyne Theatre has also thrived as a cinema for several decades across the mid-1900s before returning to its original function in the eighties and has delighted audiences with the best in music, comedy, theatre, variety and more ever since.

Theatre Director Joanne Johnson says: “We’re thrilled to be celebrating the Theatre’s 155th birthday and very pleased with our shiny new signage which reflects the

newest chapter in the venue’s history. As a Theatre with so much heritage and historical significance in the city, and as a community of theatre-lovers, reaching a milestone of 155 years is very special. We’re excited to welcome new and returning visitors to our beautiful venue for years to come!”

Other ways to support the Theatre and ensure they see another 155 years of wonderful acts and fantastic events, is to join their Friends’ Club – giving you waived booing fees, exclusive pre-sales, ticket offers and more. You or your business could also sponsor a seat in the Theatre’s auditorium for £150 – which would be noted on the seat in a form of a plaque – and join local comedians Sarah Millican, Chris Ramsey, and Carl Hutchinson who already sponsor seats.

The Theatre is heading into its busiest season, with the likes of Harry Hill, Russell Kane, and Joanne McNally stopping off with new stand-up acts, plus local legends Gavin Webster and Matt Reed. Their genre-spanning music programme boasts pop superstar Gary Barlow to folk’s Steeleye Span, #1 Blues Billboard artist Joanne Shaw Taylor to Bollywood’s Voice of Legends Extravaganza.

The Theatre also hosts debate and discussion, with a fabulous In Conversation programme featuring the incredible chef Yotam Ottolenghi, explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes, cycling’s Ned Boulting, gardening guru Monty Don and Dragon Den resident Sara Davies shows you how to ‘Craft Your Christmas’.

It’s a venue offering ‘something for everyone’, and family favorites coming up include The Smartest Giant In Town and Room on the Broom for the little ones, The Canterville Ghost a gloriously ghoulish vaudeville spectacular for everyone 12+, and this year’s Christmas’ panto, Beauty and the Beast for the whole family.

The best way to keep up with all the latest news and events from the venue is by following Tyne Theatre and Opera House on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and now TikTok!

For more information on the Tyne Theatre and Opera House, to book tickets for upcoming shows, or find out how to support them, please see their website: https:// tynetheatreandoperahouse.uk

Theatre Address: 109 – 119 Westgate Road, Newcastle, NE1 4AG

Fingers and Fringe bring a stellar line up to Tyne Theatre and Opera House for a Night at the Theatre Friday 3rd February 2023 New comedy gala coming to Tyne Theatre & Opera House wants YOU to get involved! An all-star comedy gala is coming to Tyne Theatre & Opera House this November, bringing together some of the county’s favourite comedians for a night of hysterical stand-up. And they are letting you join in on the fun. Taking place on Wednesday 23rd November, Fingers & Fringe Presents: A Night At The Theatre will see Reginald D Hunter, Scott Bennett, Daliso Chaponda, Fern Brady, Louise Young and Rachel Fairburn perform alongside host Jarred Christmas for a fantastic night of comedy. The organisers are inviting members of the public to send in videos of them telling their favourite jokes with the best ones being played on the night as part of the show. Reginald D Hunter has been announced as just one of the heavyweight names confirmed. Also on the bill is Britain’s Got Talent finalist, Daliso Chaponda, recent Live At The Apollo star Scott Bennett, one half of the All Killa No Filla podcast, Rachel Fairburn, local comedian Louise Young and Scottish comedy star Fern Brady. Speaking about the show, event organisers, Matty and Luke from Fingers and Fringe, said: “It’s always been a dream of ours to put on a show of this size together and to do it at Tyne Theatre & Opera House is an absolute joy. Strip Fingers and Fringe down and you have two die-hard fans of comedy wanting to put on a great show with an incredible line-up.” The event will be hosted by Fingers & Fringe favourite Jarred Christmas who has previously

been awarded winner of the Chortle Award for Best Compere. Theatre Director Jo Johnson said: “There’s so many fantastic come- dians taking part in this wonderful night at the theatre! We’re so excited to add more names to our bringing together some of the county’s favourite comedians for a night of hysterical exciting comedy programme. Audiences are in for a treat with this spectacular event.” Tickets are priced at £24 and can be bought at: https://www. tynetheatreandoperahouse.uk/ events/fingers-fringe-presents-anight-at-the-theatre/ To check out more recently announced shows, head over the Tyne Theatre & Opera House website: https://www.tynetheatreandoperahouse.uk/whats-on/ Please note 16+ U18s need an Adult 18+