TYNE THEATRE PRODUCTIONS ARTISTIC TEAM ROLES – APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN Following the announcement of Tyne Theatre Productions’ 2027 amateur dramatic production of Annie, Tyne Theatre & Opera House is happy to announce the launch of its search for the Artistic Team for 2026-27. Roles available are Director, Musical Director and Choreographer. You’ll find key information for...Read More
PRESS RELEASE Tyne Theatre Productions announces 2027 Amateur Dramatic production of Annie Tyne Theatre Productions is delighted to announce its upcoming in-house amateur dramatic production for early 2027: the beloved musical Annie. This exciting production will see a unique collaboration with Tyne Youth Company, bringing together performers of all ages in a vibrant and heartwarming...Read More
PRESS RELEASE Philip Bernays OBE Appointed Chair of Tyne Theatre and Opera House Preservation Trust Philip Bernays OBE replaces outgoing Chair Mike Wilmot The Board of Trustees of the Tyne Theatre and Opera House Preservation Trust is delighted to announce the appointment of Philip Bernays OBE as its new Chair. The appointment comes at an...Read More
TYNE THEATRE SHOW BAND LEADER – JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Tyne Theatre Show Band – Band Leader Reports to: Head of Community Engagement & Participation Appointed by: Interview and Observation of work Period of Appointment: Sept 2026 – July 2027 Salary: £120.00 per fortnightly session with additional payment for concert days and planning meetings Purpose of Role To conduct Tyne Theatre & Opera House’s new big band,...Read More
Opportunity: Non‑Executive Director (Voluntary) Help shape the future of one of the UK’s most historic theatres. Tyne Theatre & Opera House Ltd is seeking to appoint a new Non‑Executive Director to the Board of the theatre’s operating company. The postholder will help guide the strategic future of one of Newcastle’s most treasured cultural institutions. Built...Read More
Tyne Theatre & Opera House is getting ready to welcome Breakin’ Convention Tour 2026 to Newcastle – bringing an electrifying celebration of hip hop dance theatre, culture and creativity. More than just a performance, this is an event that will fill the venue with energy from the moment audiences arrive, with live activity in the...Read More
Are you a tenor, baritone or bass with a love of singing? We need you! Tyne Theatre Voices (TTV) is an accessible adult community choir, open to all abilities. Having launched in September 2025, we’re on the lookout for more male voices to join us from January 2026. If you’re a tenor, baritone or bass and love...Read More
A major new exhibition celebrating a little-known chapter in the history of Tyne Theatre and Opera House is now open to the public inside the venue’s 1867 Café. “The Stoll Cinema Years” shines a light on the period between 1919 and 1974, when the theatre operated as the Stoll Picture House – one of Newcastle’s...Read More
Spring 2026 What’s On Guide: now live Our Spring 2026 What’s On Guide has landed — and it’s packed. Following a record-breaking year for the theatre in 2025, we’re excited to build on that momentum in 2026 with more shows than ever and an even wider mix across our programme. Whether you’re planning a big...Read More
Job Vacancy: Guest Experience Host Reports to: Head of Guest Experience Hours: Casual hours across 7 days a week including evenings and weekends. Salary: £12.21 per hour Purpose of role: As a Guest Experience Host, you’ll be the welcoming face of Tyne Theatre & Opera House helping creating magical moments for every audience member. Key...Read More
On Wednesday 19th February, we welcomed local press and PR partners to join us for the opening night of The SpongeBob Musical. The show is the latest production from Tyne Theatre & Opera House’s in-house amateur dramatics company – Tyne Theatre Productions – and will run until Saturday 21st February. The cast is led by...Read More
Press Release Stoll Picture Theatre – Past Lives, Present Voices Tyne Theatre & Opera House is calling on the public to help capture the rich history of the Stoll Picture Theatre by sharing personal memories and photographs from before 1974. In 1919, renowned impresario Oswald Stoll transformed the theatre into a cinema, ushering in an era...Read More
The Tyne Theatre and Opera House was filled with festive warmth and community spirit as Tyne Theatre Voices, the theatre’s brand-new Community Choir, took to the iconic stage for its inaugural Christmas Concert. The performance, which will now become a centrepiece of the venue’s festive programme, brought together a beautiful mix of seasonal favourites. Traditional...Read More
On Saturday 13th December, we welcomed special guests—including Newcastle’s Lord Mayor, Councillor Henry Gallagher—to the theatre for our annual Pantomime Gala Night. Take a look at highlights from the evening in the gallery below. We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who supports Tyne Theatre & Opera House—by attending our shows, workshops, and events, donating,...Read More
Tyne Youth Company January Intake Now Open We are thrilled to announce that Tyne Youth Company (TYC) — the Tyne Theatre & Opera House’s in-house youth theatre company — is now accepting new members for our January intake. Whether you’re 7 or 17, a seasoned performer or just starting out, this is your chance to...Read More
Autumn Update from Jonathan Higgins, CEO of Tyne Theatre and Opera House As we move into the final months of 2025, there’s a real sense of excitement and momentum at the Tyne Theatre and Opera House. The past year has been one of growth, renewal and creativity – and our programme for the remainder of...Read More
Artistic Team & Cast Announced for The SpongeBob Musical We’re thrilled to announce that Tyne Theatre Productions have appointed a fantastic and talented artistic team and cast for The SpongeBob Musical, performing at the Tyne Theatre & Opera House from Wednesday 18th – Saturday 21st February 2026. Artistic Team Sonia Hernandez – Director Sonia is diving back...Read More
Your chance to play ‘Cinderella’ in this year’s magical Christmas panto! Tyne Theatre & Opera House and pantomime production partners Enchanted Entertainment are on the lookout for a local actress aged 18+ from the North East to play the lead role of Cinderella and perform alongside their all-star cast, including panto regulars and hilarious Geordie...Read More
Tyne Theatre Productions announce The Spongebob Musical Tyne Theatre Productions, based at Newcastle’s Tyne Theatre & Opera House, have announced their 2026 production which will take place at the Grade I listed venue during February half-term 2026. The Spongebob Musical, an exciting new musical based on the beloved animated series, will be performed at the...Read More
The Tyne Theatre & Opera House has announced a new community choir that will be launching in September 2025. Tyne Theatre Voices (TTV) is an accessible adult community choir, open to all abilities. With an aim of “bringing the joy of singing to all”, the choir will explore a varied repertoire of classical and contemporary...Read More
The Tyne Theatre & Opera House is excited to be expanding its youth theatre company with a vision of ‘fostering creativity, community and excellence in the arts’. Tyne Youth Company (TYC), originally founded in 2023, is open to young people ages 7-17. Members will attend weekly sessions to learn and develop skills in acting, dancing...Read More
Please note: the 1867 Cafe Bar & Box Office has now reopened. 1867 Cafe & Box Office temporarily closed following break-in The Tyne Theatre & Opera House is devastated to report a break-in that occurred in the early hours of Saturday 21 June, as staff were preparing the venue for a weekend of performances by...Read More
We are pleased to announce we have completed emergency lighting upgrades to our building. This work was made possible with a grant of £5000 from Theatres Trust Small Grants Programme supported by The Linbury Trust in 2024. The Tyne Theatre & Opera House Preservation Trust matched this by investing another £5000 in the repairs. New...Read More
Tyne Theatre & Opera House secure National Lottery funding to restore traditional seating in Gallery. The Tyne Theatre & Opera House, a Grade 1 listed Victorian theatre in the heart of Newcastle upon Tyne, has been awarded £247,500 from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, with match funding provided by the Tyne Theatre and Opera House...Read More
Tyne Theatre & Opera House secure funding for ‘Grand Saloon’ project The Tyne Theatre and Opera House have secured £0.5m funding, as part of Creative Central NCL, a project funded by the North East Combined Authority and Newcastle City Council to develop creativity and culture in the city. The Tyne Theatre and Opera House will...Read More
Box Office Update We’ve been working over the past few months to bring our box office system in-house, which means that the way you book tickets and receive help with booking tickets will change. This move will allow us to: better assist audience members with making and amending bookings offer a more streamlined booking process...Read More
Tyne Theatre & Opera House volunteers receive Heritage Heroes Award A group of research volunteers at Grade I listed Newcastle theatre, Tyne Theatre & Opera House (TT&OH), have been nationally recognised for their service to the UK’s heritage sector. The Heritage Heroes Awards are the Heritage Alliance’s celebration of the outstanding contribution Britain’s heritage volunteers...Read More
Northern Architectural History lecture Over the last 12 months, work has started on planning a major restoration of the Tyne Theatre & Opera House. In consequence, the architectural genealogy of this Grade I listed building has been finally unravelled. Join the Northern Architectural History Society and theatre consultant, David Wilmore, to hear about the architectural...Read More
We’re proud to announce that our Performance Calendar Database is now live on on our website. The database is a catalogue of every performance during the theatre’s first incarnation under that name, from 23 September 1867 to 1 March 1919. This was the heyday of touring theatre and opera companies, many of whom made the...Read More
The Tyne Theatre & Opera House is delighted to announce that it has just been granted an award of £242,000 by The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Made possible by money raised by National Lottery players, the project will help the theatre to develop a number of key elements within its proposed restoration of the grade...Read More
As part of a new heritage project Tyne Theatre & Opera House is searching for volunteers who are interested in learning more about their historic theatre machinery. As one of the only surviving examples of Victorian wooden modular stage machinery, the Tyne Theatre’s equipment is of huge historic importance. Prior to the theatre fire of...Read More
