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
Johannes Radebe – Freedom Unleashed
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
2:22 A Ghost Story
Jesus Christ Superstar
Everybody’s Talking About Jamie
Rock of Ages
The smash-hit musical is back, and the party is gonna be BIGGER than ever!
13 Jun 2023 - 17 Jun 2023
RSC: Julius Caesar
Julius Caesar. A divisive leader who holds awesome power.
9 May 2023 - 13 May 2023
Matthew Bourne’s Sleeping Beauty
New Adventures is delighted to announce the return of Matthew Bourne’s gothic romance Sleeping Beauty.
18 Apr 2023 - 29 Apr 2023
Life of Pi
Lolita Chakrabarti’s dazzling Olivier Award winning stage adaption of Yann Martel’s best-selling novel .
23 Jan 2024 - 3 Feb 2024
The Drifter’s Girl
They were The Drifters. She was the boss. This is their story.
14 Nov 2023 - 18 Nov 2023
Winnie The Pooh The Musical
Disney’s Winnie the Pooh will be coming to the UK for the first time in Spring 2023!
7 Aug 2023 - 9 Aug 2023
Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story
The smash hit blockbuster is back – and larger than life!
28 Aug 2023 - 2 Sep 2023
The Commitments
A guaranteed fabulously-fun night out you will simply never forget.
26 Jun 2023 - 1 Jul 2023
The Ocean at the End of the Lane
The first major stage adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s work is a thrilling adventure of fantasy, myth and friendship.
11 Jul 2023 - 22 Jul 2023
Six The Musical
The international smash hit musical SIX makes its royal return
4 Jul 2023 - 8 Jul 2023
Titanic
Titanic The Musical to set sail on 10th anniversary UK tour in March 2023!
27 Mar 2023 - 1 Apr 2023
Annie The Musical
The childhood favourite that won the hearts of the West End has a score full of hits!
7 Mar 2023 - 11 Mar 2023
Sister Act The Musical
Strictly Ballroom the Musical
Strictly Ballroom the Musical, based on the award-winning world-wide film phenomenon, is heading out to tour the UK and Ireland!
1 May 2023 - 6 May 2023