Newcastle City Centre Theatres & Cinemas

Newcastle Theatres & Dance City

Theatres in Newcastle include the stunning historic Theatre Royal Newcastle with its auditorium designed by the famous Edwardian theatre designer Frank Matcham. Theatre shows at this premier theatre in Newcastle include regular RSC Shakespeare performances alongside big musical shows and cutting edge drama. The Theatre Royal Newcastle also hosts an annual traditional pantomime. Smaller and intimate theatres in Newcastle include The Journal Tyne Theatre Newcastle for great music events, children's theatre and shows and also an annual pantomime.

The relatively new Live Theatre on the Newcastle Quayside already commands an outstanding reputation as a leading new writing theatre showcasing the best of new rising stars for live music gigs in Newcastle, cutting edge drama and children s theatre. The Northern Stage Theatre Company in Newcastle features in the top 1 best UK producing theatres and is famous for its visually driven dramas which in recent times have included theatre show performances of A Christmas Carol, Our Friends in the North and The Little Prince. Classic drama also features at The Northern Stage including plays by Ibsen and adaptations of top novels such as Angela Carter's 'The Bloody Chamber'. For the best of amateur theatre in Newcastle head to The People's Theatre in the Heaton area of Newcastle. This great friendly local theatre in Newcastle features classic drama performances such as Chekov Plays as well as concerts. The People's Theatre also plays host to a selection of top touring theatre companies.

Dance City Newcastle is the National Dance Agency for the North East and a major venue for all kinds of outstanding dance performances across a range of dance genres. Many dance performances at Dance City Newcastle feature as part of top Newcastle Festivals such as the annual Juice Festival Newcastle in October. Dance City also offers a variety of workshops and dance classes and frequent presentations of work by leading international choreographers.

Stylish theatre cafes and restaurants can be found in many of these Newcastle theatres such as the chic Caffe Teatro cafe bar in the Theatre Royal Newcastle and the Urban Cafe in Dance City Newcastle. Most also boast function rooms for hire.

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The Sage Gateshead

Acclaimed architectural wonder The Sage Gateshead on the Gateshead Quayside was designed by renowned architects Foster & Partners and has already achieved iconic status in Newcastle. Music is a mission for The Sage, an outstanding concert hall venue boasting the latest cutting edge acoustics. Numerous musical genre performances appear on The Sage Gateshead programme includes classical concerts, Jazz, family music events, film, comedy, dance, exhibitions, World music, Blues, Folk and traditional music concerts and legends in popular music are often to be found performing at the Sage.

Visiting choirs come from around the world to perform at this Newcastle music venue, one of the best concert halls in the UK boasting a unique and unforgettable design. The acclaimed Northern Sinfonia orchestra has a firm home here at The Sage and performs regularly and folk and traditional music, song and dance performances are particularly prevalent under the Folkworks banner of events and performances at The Sage Gateshead.

Tours of The Sage Gateshead include not just a thorough guide into the state of the art technology and acoustics within the building, but also the history of the quayside site where it is located as well as the story of the buildings iconic design and architecture. The Sir Michael Straker Cafe, a brasserie restaurant and four bars are also onsite as well as a Tourist Information Centre. From the Newcastle Quayside, The Sage Gateshead is easily accessible on foot via the stunning Gateshead Millennium Bridge. The Newcastle Quaylink Bus Service stops at The Sage Gateshead.

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Art Deco & Independent Cinemas in Newcastle

Discover three fantastic independent and historic cinemas in Newcastle which come together to make Newcastle a top city in the UK for independent cinema. Long standing favourite cinema Newcastle, the Tyneside Cinema which features a superb programme of independent and world cinema. The Tyneside Cinema also offers great thematic film screenings profiling the work of legendary film directors and offering selections of films under a favourite movie theme such as sci fi, classic scary movies, historic newsreels and cult classics. Students get great discounts at this top independent cinema in Newcastle which is famed for its stunning 1930s art Deco interior featuring mosaics and oriental decoration. The Tyneside Cinema in Newcastle is one of the UK s legendary picture palaces and catching a film here is a real treat. The Tyneside Children's Film club takes place on Saturdays and the Tyneside Cinema boasts The Tyneside Bar, Intermezzo Coffee Bar and The Tyneside Coffee Rooms all onsite. The Tyneside Cinema is also one of many cinemas in the UK screening live theatre performances by the National Theatre in London which includes critically acclaimed Shakespeare plays.

The Star & Shadow Independent Cinema in Newcastle is another top independent cinema in the city. (nearest Newcastle Metro Stations Manor & Byker). This arts cinema also offers a great programme of underground cinema with film screenings on Thursday and Sunday nights. Live music gigs, live art and exhibitions also feature regularly at the Star & Shadow Cinema Newcastle.

Intimate independent cinema in Newcastle, the Side Cinema which is part of the Amber collective which also includes the Side Gallery is a charming 48 seater little cinema on Newcastle Quayside. They rescued the beautiful seats in this independent cinema from the Wallaw in Blyth. Alongside great independent cinema, the Side Cinema Newcastle is also a top spot for rare documentaries often with a Newcastle and North East film.

Other cinemas in Newcastle include the Empire Cinema with the Gate Entertainment and shopping centre in Newcastle city centre. A comprehensive programme of mainstream cinema is on offer here as well as Empire Juniors films on Saturday and Sunday mornings.

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