The Grade I Listed Newcastle Theatre Royal is both neo-classical monument and cultural engine, with an annual audience of 400,000 and over 400 performances each year. An independent charity, it presents the finest drama, the brightest West End musicals, the cream of the comedy circuit, award winning ballet and dance, family friendly shows, sensational opera – and probably the best Pantomime in the country. Over the centuries, many of the great names of the English stage have played at the Royal, from Keane to Irving, Olivier to Dench and the Hollywood greats Orson Welles, Charlton Heston and Jack Lemmon have also trodden the famous boards; Sir Ian McKellen has described the Theatre Royal as his favourite theatre.
Upcoming events at Theatre Royal Newcastle
TINA – The Tina Turner Musical
West End mega-hit TINA – The Tina Turner Musical tours the UK for the first time.
3 Mar 2026 - 14 Mar 2026
Northern Ballet’s Romeo and Juliet
& Juliet
The Syndicate
Will a share of the £24 million jackpot make their dreams come true or their nightmares a reality?
7 May 2024 - 11 May 2024
The Boy at the Back of the Class
Highlights the power of friendship and kindness in a world that doesn’t always make sense
30 Apr 2024 - 4 May 2024
Grease The Musical
Here You Come Again – The New Dolly Parton Musical
Dolly Parton's biggest hits can be experienced together in a rollicking and joyous new musical comedy.
18 Jun 2024 - 22 Jun 2024
Peppa Pig’s Fun Day Out
Peppa Pig is back in her oinktastic brand new live show.
21 Aug 2024 - 22 Aug 2024
Cluedo 2 – The Next Chapter
Inspired by Cluedo, CLUEDO 2 is a brand new comedy mystery - on stage!
28 May 2024 - 1 Jun 2024
Scottish Ballet’s Swan Lake
Lose yourself in the raw intensity of this sleek and unmissable ballet.
4 Apr 2024 - 6 Apr 2024
Scottish Ballet’s Cinders!
Scottish Ballet’s festive favourite returns for the winter season with a new name.
7 Feb 2024 - 10 Feb 2024
Unfortunate – The Untold Story Of Ursula The Sea Witch A Musical Parody
Unfortunate is back – bigger, bolder and sexier than ever before.
2 Jul 2024 - 4 Jul 2024
Madagascar The Musical
Join all of your favourite crack-a-lackin’ friends as they escape from their home in New York’s Central Park Zoo.
10 Jul 2024 - 13 Jul 2024
The 39 Steps UK Tour
Alfred Hitchcock’s classic spy thriller, The 39 Steps, brilliantly and hilariously recreated for the stage.
9 Apr 2024 - 13 Apr 2024
Hairspray The Musical UK Tour
The Hairspray UK Tour returns in 2024 with Brenda Edwards making her directorial debut.
11 Nov 2024 - 16 Nov 2024
Matthew Bourne’s Edward Scissorhands
Based on the classic Tim Burton movie and featuring the hauntingly beautiful music of Danny Elfman and Terry Davies.
27 Mar 2024 - 6 Apr 2024
Bonnie and Clyde
Come From Away
Drop the Dead Donkey
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
The Wizard of Oz
Join Dorothy, Toto, and friends on an unforgettable adventure down the yellow brick road to the merry old land of Oz.
16 Apr 2024 - 21 Apr 2024