Spring Update from TTOH’s CEO, Jonathan Higgins, Chief Executive As we move into spring at Tyne Theatre & Opera House, I’m delighted to reflect on a period of real momentum for our organisation — one marked by growth, ambition and an ever‑expanding connection with our community. A Busy and Exciting Programme Our What’s On...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
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
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
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
