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If you have a love for the theatre onstage or backstage, come and join us! There are a number of ways you can participate.

Tyne Theatre Productions (TTP) is Tyne Theatre and Opera House’s in-house amateur dramatic company, managed within the theatre’s Community Engagement & Participation strand.

TTP is a member-based company performing an annual production that raise funds for the preservation and restoration of Tyne Theatre & Opera House. As well as the annual production, in 2026 TTP will also take part in a Gala performance at the theatre in summer 2026, alongside Tyne Theatre Voices (our new community choir) and Tyne Youth Company.  There are additional opportunities to take part in events and workshops as part of TTOH’s community engagement work.

OUR 2026 PRODUCTION

We are delighted to announce that our 2026 production will be The SpongeBob Musical with performances at the Tyne Theatre & Opera House from Wednesday 18 – Saturday 21 February 2026.  Based on the beloved animated series, this musical features irresistible characters with original songs by Yolanda Adams, They Might Be Giants and John Legend amongst others. With fabulous named parts, and plenty of ensemble pieces, there’s plenty to get involved in!

Rehearsals start on Wednesday 1 October and run regularly on Wednesday evenings and Sunday mornings in central Newcastle venues. If you would like to join us as an Ensemble member or dancer, please email ttp@ttoh.uk for an information pack.

SHADOW ROLES

We have opportunities for young people interested in moving into the theatre/arts industry.  These are particularly for under 25s and are all volunteer roles, but will give plenty of experience of working with a large-scale amateur production company within a professional setting. 

U25 Vol Production Coordinator

Shadow Choreographer – Tyne Theatre Productions

Shadow Director – Tyne Theatre Productions

Shadow Musical Director – Tyne Theatre Productions 

BACKSTAGE ROLES

There will be opportunities for supporting in backstage roles such as props, costumes, set building etc. Please keep an eye on our socials and the Tyne Theatre Productions Facebook page if you are interested. 

ORCHESTRA

The SpongeBob Musical has an 18 piece orchestra, which will be fixed by our Musical Director. If you are interested in playing for this production please keep an eye on the TTP Facebook page as information will be available here in due course. 

MEMBERS’ PAGE

MEET OUR ARTISTIC TEAM
 
Sonia Hernandez – Director
Sonia is diving back in for her fourth adventure directing with Tyne Theatre Productions, and this one might just be the craziest yet! She’s previously steered The Full Monty, Rent, and most recently the epic Jesus Christ Superstar. When she’s not in the director’s chair, Sonia can usually be found backstage production managing for TTP or stage managing with theatre groups all across the North East.
Kate Walker – Choreographer
Kate trained at Italia Conte in London before returning to the North East and a freelance career as a dancer and teacher.  She recently choreographed Sister Act for Sunderland Theatre Company and is currently working on their production of We Will Rock You. Kate teaches dance to all ages and across all styles and is very much looking forward to her first production with Tyne Theatre Productions. 
Jennifer Wagstaff – Musical Director
A lifelong musical theatre fan, Jennifer’s MD experience includes 4 years with the Northumbria MT Society (Sweeney Todd, Bare, Fame) as well as MD for Tyne Theatre Production’s of Oklahoma in 2016.  After a number of years away from the North East, she is now back as Assistant MD with the Jubilee Theatre on their production Urinetown, and is excited to return as part of the TTP Artistic Team for SpongeBob the Musical.