FAQs

On occasion there may be an official third party ticketing agent for a performance, however we advise against buying from unofficial vendors or online marketplace sites to avoid disappointment. We encourage customers to buy directly from the theatre. We accept no responsibility for tickets or services purchased via an agency or third party, including group bookers.

You can add an additional ticket to an existing order. If there isn’t an additional seat directly adjacent to your party we can re-seat your whole party subject to availability. Please call the Box Office on 0191 232 7010 and our team will assist with your request.

Please check the age guidance for the specific production you are planning to attend as it can vary depending upon the show.

Unless otherwise stated in the show information, babies and toddlers under age 2 (unless stated otherwise) will be admitted on purchase of a Babes in Arms ticket, and must share a seat with you or a member of your party. Due to the layout of the auditorium, we strongly discourage babes in arms, young children or anyone with stimming tendencies such as rocking, from sitting in the front rows of the Grand Circle, Upper Circle, Amphitheatre, Grand Circle Side Boxes A & F and Upper Circle Side Boxed G & K. Should babes in arms become restless, the parent/guardian may be requested to step out of the auditorium with the child temporarily. Children aged 2 and over must have a full paid ticket.

Please see individual show pages for details of any concessions or family tickets available.

All children aged 13 years and under must be accompanied by a responsible adult (aged 18 +) at all times.

Any published advice about age suitability for any productions is offered as a guide. It is the responsibility of the parent/guardian to determine the suitability of the event for their child.

There are no standby/discounted tickets available on the day, the earlier you book we guarantee you will pay the lowest prices.

Details on any concessions can be found here

Boxes can be purchased by calling the Box Office on 0191 232 7010 with your request and the team will be happy to help.

The quickest and easiest way to book tickets is on the website – select the production of your choice from the What’s On section.

Our box office team can be contacted via email boxoffice@theatreroyal.co.uk and will be available to respond to your queries (not booking requests) Monday – Friday.

Tickets can also be booked by calling our Box Office on 0191 232 7010 Mon – Sat 10am to 8pm (lines close at 6pm when there is no performance).

There is an in-person box office counter 1 hour before a performance and on a Saturday 1.30 – 5pm.

We are now cashless and do not accept cash. All of our sales points are equipped with contactless payment PDQ terminals.

Please go to our website and attempt to log into your account, then select the ‘forgotten password’ link and you will receive an email with a link that will then allow you to select a new one. If you do not receive an email or the link is not working please email boxoffice@theatreroyal.co.uk and a member of the team will be able to assist you.

Yes you can book on our website. There is lots of useful information on our Access page to assist you with planning your visit. At the moment, it is not possible to book wheelchair accessible spaces on the website, although we are working on developing this facility. Our team can be contacted via email access@theatreroyal.co.uk, telephone on 0191 594 6619 or by using the text relay service 18001 0191 244 2596.

We also have an Access Membership Scheme which is free to join.

Please check your junk folder as the confirmation email may end up there by mistake. To prevent this happening please add no-reply@theatreroyal.co.uk to your safe senders list. If you are unable to locate a confirmation email in this folder, please email boxoffice@theatreroyal.co.uk for further assistance.

Before contacting the box office please take a moment to read these FAQs and further information on our website. If you can’t find the answer you need, please email boxoffice@theatreroyal.co.uk and a member of the team will get back to you as soon as possible or call 0191 232 7010.

To find out more about booking for a group of 10+ people, please visit our Groups page for further information.

Whilst we are unable to guarantee the appearance of any particular artist which is always subject to illness or holidays we will, where possible, highlight any performances when a star performer is scheduled to be off so customers can book an alternative date if preferred. On rare occasions there can be unplanned reasons for performer absence when an understudy will take up the role so the show can go ahead as planned.  Please note, casting may only be announced after a show has gone on sale.

This means you have booked for one of our accessible performances. These performances are open to all customers and provide additional services to hearing or visually impaired audience members. More information about our accessible performances can be found here.

The box office is located inside the theatre in the Stalls foyer.

In-person counter sales are available 1 hour before a performance and Saturday 1 .30 – 5pm.

Due to the nature of live productions, the front row of the stalls may be subject to change even after tickets go on sale, without further notice.

Yes, assistance dogs are welcome at the theatre. You can keep your dog with you in the auditorium (although it can sometimes be loud depending on the show), or we offer a dog sitting service. Take a look at our Access page for more information and to get in touch to make arrangements (Link to Access page).

Newcastle Theatre Royal is committed to protecting your privacy and data. We will use the information that we collect about you in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulations 2018 and the Privacy and Electronic Regulations 2003. For further information please see Our Data Promise.

Any data collected solely for the purposes of Test and Trace will be held securely for 21 days and then destroyed.

You can sign up to our mailing list here

Whilst the majority of people will like the convenience and contactless nature of mobile tickets we understand this isn’t an option for all customers. If you have an email address but don’t have a suitable smart phone/tablet then there will be an option for you to print tickets at home. View Ticket Printing Instructions.

For individuals who do not have access to an email address or smart phone/tablet, we can post tickets to you, please contact the Box Office on 0191 232 7010. There will be a charge for this service.

We are moving to mobile ticketing and this will allow you to gain entry to the theatre so you do not need a paper ticket. Show your mobile ticket on your device to staff at the doors and we will scan using our contactless scanners. Please ensure your device is charged before coming to the theatre so you can retrieve your tickets.

You can retrieve your mobile tickets from your online account. Simply log in and go to the ‘My Account’ section of our website, view your ‘Upcoming Events’ and you will be able to download your tickets. Tickets will be in your online account from 30 days before the performance date.

If you have lost your tickets and are unable to retrieve them from your account please email boxoffice@theatreroyal.co.uk as soon as you can ahead of the performance. The staff on the front doors will not be able to admit you without a ticket and may not be able to quickly verify your booking as it can be very busy just before the show starts.

You will be sent an email confirmation straight away after completing the booking, tickets will be emailed separately closer to the date of the performance.

Your tickets will be an email with a QR code. There is no additional charge for this and tickets do not need to be printed; simply present your device to show the QR code to our staff when you arrive.

Tickets can be added to your wallet from 30 days before the performance date. Simply open the email that contains your tickets or view your Upcoming Events in your online account and tap ‘Add to Wallet’. You will need to add each individual ticket to the wallet separately.

You will need to remove the original tickets from your wallet and add the new tickets using the links on your mobile tickets.

When booking for a performance you now have the option to add refund protection to your tickets via a third party provider, Booking Protect – simply click to add Booking Protect to your basket when you’re booking tickets.

If you have not purchased Booking Protect, we will not issue a refund, exchange or credit as per our terms and conditions of purchase (excluding Friends) should you wish to cancel your booking, except in the event of a cancelled performance.

At the management’s discretion, tickets may be exchanged up to 24hrs before a performance, subject to availability. Tickets must be for the same production and any difference in price must be paid, plus a per ticket exchange fee.

If the performance you are booked to attend cannot go ahead as planned, you will receive an email providing you with options including transferring to the new dates, credit note or refund as applicable.

Wherever possible, you will be offered the equivalent day, time and seats for the rescheduled performance with no change in price and any specific access requirements will of course be applied to the booking. There may be occasions when it is not possible to offer like for like transfers; we will do our best to accommodate you to a performance as close to your original booking as we can. We will honour the original ticket price unless the seat price is lower, where a refund will be given for the difference in price.

For more information, please see our Terms & Conditions

There are lots of bike racks near the theatre and around the city centre, however there is no facility for storing bikes at the theatre itself.

It is not necessary for all members to arrive together however each member of the party will need to be in possession of a valid ticket which must be scanned at the entrance in order to enter the theatre.

Newcastle Theatre Royal is a city centre venue and there is lots of parking close to the theatre. More information can be found here

We do not have a cloakroom or storage facility for larger items such as luggage and shopping bags and so we ask that you bring only what you need to the theatre. Certain items are not permitted in the auditorium – please see our Terms & Conditions for full details.

Wheelchairs and other mobility aids will be stored in designated locations by the venue team, but please be aware these areas are not staffed.

There is no cloakroom or storage for large items at the theatre. With the agreement of the Duty Manager buggies are left at customers own risk in assigned areas.

Please check your booking confirmation or ticket for any specific information regarding arrival times for particular shows. Generally, the main theatre doors will open 1 hour before the show starts, and auditorium doors open 30 minutes before the show starts (subject to change depending on the production).

We are usually able to seat latecomers at a suitable break in the performance. The policy does vary depending on the production so please be aware that it may not be possible to admit you if you arrive late. We cannot guarantee that latecomers will be positioned in the seat that was booked until after an interval to minimise disruption to the performers and other audience members.

You can travel for free via Metro, to and from the theatre, with your theatre ticket (up to two hours before and after the performance) – more information on how to do this with your mobile ticket can be found here

We strongly recommend audiences wear a face mask as it will protect you, your fellow audience members and those with medical exemptions.

Please visit Your Safety for the latest information.

We review and update information regularly and will send important information to bookers about their visit in the days before the performance.

If you have an exemption you do not need to provide proof of this.

A limited number of booster cushions are available for small children to have a better view (subject to availability). Booster cushions are limited to one per person and are not permitted in the front row of the Grand Circle, front row of the Upper Circle and all of the Amphitheatre or Gallery.

Audience members are chosen at random by the visiting company and the actors – if you are keen to have the chance to get on stage then book seats in the stalls.

Unfortunately due to the volume of requests that we receive and the impact this can have on performance running times we are unable to accommodate shout outs.

Each production will be different, and when we know the running times of the performance we will publish this on our website. We also display this information the theatre at each performance and staff will be able to provide this information too on the day.

There is lots of useful information on our Access page to assist you with planning your visit and you can contact our team with any queries and to assist with your booking via access@theatreroyal.co.uk, dedicated access line 0191 594 6619 or text relay service 18001 0191 244 2596.

We also have an Access Membership Scheme which is free to join.

For COVID-19 safety reasons we are not currently accepting cards, gifts or personal deliveries for cast members.

We do not have a dress code at the Theatre Royal. We just recommend that you wear something comfortable. We do not have a cloakroom so if you bring a coat you will need to keep it with you at all times.

Yes. We have a lift in the foyer, but please be aware that during busy periods the lift can be in high demand and so priority use goes to disabled customers or those with reduced mobility.

Details on all of our safety measures can be found here.

Photography and recording equipment is prohibited in the auditorium due to copyright law and to minimise any disturbance to the performers and other audience members.

If you know you need to leave early, please speak to a member of staff before the start of the show or at the interval and we will do our best to try and locate you to an aisle seat to you can slip out easily.

If you need to leave the auditorium during the performance there may be a short wait before you can be readmitted at a suitable point. We will assist you back to your seat as soon as possible. For safety reasons customers are not permitted to stand in the aisles.

If you need to the leave the theatre building during the performance, please ensure you have your ticket or a Theatre Royal pass with you as it will not be possible to readmit anyone without a valid ticket. Bag checks will also be in operation upon re-entry. Speak to a member of staff before you leave and they will be able to assist.

Staff will be on hand throughout your visit, and our first aiders have received COVID-19 Secure first aid training. If you feel unwell, please tell a member of staff and we can provide a private space for you to sit whilst you recover (non COVID symptoms) or make arrangements to get home safely.

For COVID-19 safety reasons autographs and cast meet and greets are not permitted until further notice. We request that customers do not approach performers and ask for autographs or photos.

If you have feedback while you are at the theatre, please speak to a member of staff or, following your visit please complete a Feedback form.

For safety and security reasons we do not permit non-ticket holders to wait in the foyer to collect others watching the show.

If you need to provide assistance to someone who has specific accessibility requirements, please contact us in advance at access@theatreroyal.co.uk so we can best facilitate this visit.

Please complete a Feedback form to report a lost item.

We have a great range of drinks, snacks and confectionery at the theatre, and ask audiences not to bring their own to the theatre. The sales of drinks, snacks and confectionery are an essential part of our income and enable us to continue bringing the best productions to Newcastle so we encourage visitors to buy from us.

Alcohol, cans, glass and ceramic are strictly prohibited. Please see our Terms & Conditions for further information. For certain shows and performances the management reserve the right to prohibit all food and drink items from being brought into the venue.

We monitor stock levels and order very carefully so often don’t have programmes left at the end of a production. If we still have stock available then yes you can buy a programme.  Please contact us with your request using our Feedback form and we will take a look at your request.

For most shows, merchandise is not available online as it arrives with the production usually no more than 1 or 2 days before the first performance and is packed up with the production very quickly after the last performance. Kiosks open 1 hour before the performance.

We are in the process of developing the facility to buy some merchandise items online and using a pre-order app. Check back again soon.

Yes we take debit/credit cards at all sales points – please note that we are now cashless and do not accept cash.

Drinks can be taken in the auditorium as long as they are in a plastic cup that is provided – glass, cans and ceramic is not permitted for safety reasons. Hot drinks must be in a cup with a lid.

Hot food is not permitted in the auditorium, but confectionery is allowed. We recommend using one of our sharing cups to minimise any rustling of packets. These are provided free of charge at the kiosks or bars.

We ask all customers to consume food and drink items with consideration for the performers and other audience members.

For certain shows and performances the management reserve the right to prohibit all food and drink items from being brought into the venue.

We are now cashless and do not accept cash. All of our sales points are equipped with contactless payment PDQ terminals.

Our bars and kiosks are open from 1 hour before the start of the performance until the end of the interval. The bars may close during the performance so be sure to get what you need before the show starts.

Many shows will have official show merchandise available for sale. This is sold from our kiosks in the foyer.

Yes we offer both public and private tours of the building.

Due to COVID-19 we continue to operate under specific restrictions, and are therefore unable to offer tours at the moment. Further information can be found here

Information can be found here. We will also update our paper and digital brochures and make announcements through our social media channels.

Whilst we are unable to deliver any workshops at the theatre, we can still deliver sessions in your school or community setting. We can also deliver remote workshop sessions. For more information contact learning@theatreroyal.co.uk

Project A continues to be delivered and will open for a new intake of students in September 2021. Applications for September 2021 entry will be available from 1^st March 2021. For enquiries regarding Project A, you can contact ProjectA@theatreroyal.co.uk

We do not accept nor sell Theatre Tokens however we do offer Newcastle Theatre Royal gift vouchers – more information can be found here

Gift Vouchers can be purchased and redeemed online. Newcastle Theatre Royal Gift Vouchers are valid for 2 years from the date of purchase. The Gift Voucher can be emailed direct to the recipient with a message of your choice. More information can be found here

Simply select your tickets and add to your basket, when you reach the payment screen enter the voucher number to use a Newcastle Theatre Royal Gift Voucher or a credit note as full or part payment of your order. Any remaining credit will be available under the same voucher number for future purchases.

Please email boxoffice@theatreroyal.co.uk and we can let you know the number of your voucher so you can use it online.

Vouchers can be used to buy tickets at the Theatre Royal. We don’t have the facility to provide change, however any residual value will remain on the voucher for future purchases.

Credit can be used for future ticket purchases. It is automatically applied to your online customer account and is valid for 1 year.

You can find out more information about room hires here

Our Friends of the Theatre Royal membership scheme is the most generous in the UK and the largest arts membership scheme in the region with over 6,000 members who can enjoy a host of benefits including priority booking and ticket discounts (T&Cs apply).

We also have an Access Membership Scheme which is free to join and has been introduced to ensure we can deliver the best experience possible for disabled audiences.

We do on occasion support charities through raffles, ticket donations and bucket collections however as we are a charity we can’t accommodate all requests for this.  To make a request please complete a Feedback form.

Please ensure that you log in to your account first before selecting your tickets; the discount will be automatically applied in your basket (discount only applies to the Friends’ ticket).

The Newcastle Theatre Royal Trust is an independent charity and we receive no regular funding. We rely on our share of tickets sales and we only keep a small proportion of ticket income which pays for the running of the theatre. You can find out more about the various ways you can help support us here