What’s On Guide
A Theatre for Everyone
Welcome to our Spring What’s On Guide
2025 is the theatre’s 157th anniversary and sees us celebrating a decade operating as an independent venue.
It gives us great pleasure to shape a bespoke programme of shows, events and tours for our audiences, who visit from across the North East and further afield.
Within this What’s On Guide you’ll find a brilliant mix of shows. From musicals to comedy, talks and dance; there really is something for everybody. Highlights include visits by national treasure and ‘Hairy Biker’ Si King, Strictly favourites’ Amy Dowden and Carlos Gu; and our much loved Easter Panto, which this year is the magical The Wizard of Oz.
Regular visitors to the theatre, or those passing by, may have noticed our new 1867 Cafe Bar, which is also the new home for our in-house Box Office. The cafe is open from 10am on weekdays and for pre-show hospitality too. Why not pop in for a coffee, light bite, or to pick up tickets for an upcoming show?
Be sure to look out for our programme of community events that will be taking place in the cafe and the adjoining 1867 Hall (former Bistro Bar). We’ll be making further announcements about these events as they are confirmed.
On behalf of the entire team, thank you for supporting the theatre. Enjoy the shows!
Jonathan Higgins Chief Executive Officer
Tours take approximately 75 minutes and include visiting understage to view our unique Victorian stage machinery. You’ll also see backstage and many other areas never seen on a regular visit to the theatre. Your tour guide will highlight tales of the theatre’s stars, shows and even the resident ghost ‘Bob’.
Tours cost £12.50 which includes a hot drink at the end of the tour in the theatre’s 1867 Cafe Bar.
Private tours for groups or schools are also available on request. Please email info@ttoh.uk for further information.
Please note that owing to the theatre’s age and heritage status, visitors with mobility needs may have limited access.
Guided tours take place on various Saturdays throughout the year. For details, please visit: tynetheatreandoperahouse.uk
Walk Like A Man
Sat 22 Feb | 7:30pm
£32 – £26.50
Rude Science!
Sun 2 Mar | 11:30am & 3pm
£20 – £18.50
QUEENZ: Drag Me to the Disco
Tue 4 Mar | 7:30pm
£31.50 – £20.50
Recommended 16+
Lou Sanders: No Kissing in the Bingo Hall
Thu 6 Mar | 8pm
£26
14+
Ben Fogle: Wild
Wed 5 Mar | 7:30pm
£34 – £29
Ben Fogle’s Wild brings to life on stage his extraordinary encounters with the human and natural world, sharing his stories from the extreme environments of Chernobyl to the mountains of Nepal.
Disco Inferno
Fri 7 Mar | 7:30pm
£33 - £25.50
Louise Young: Feral
Fri 14 Mar | 8pm
£19.50
14+
Matt Goss: The Hits & More
Wed 19 Mar | 8pm
£78.50 – £38.50
Bolt on M&G upgrade: £65 extra 14+
An Evening with Si King
Sun 23 Mar | 7:30pm
£41.50 – £33.50
Bolt-on M&G: £55 extra Recommended 16+
Matt Reed: The Plot Thinnens
Fri 21 Mar | 8pm
£23.50
Lions and Tigers and Bears with Gordon Buchanan
Fri 28 Mar | 7:30pm
£33.50 – £27
An Audience with Mark & Lard
Wed 12 Mar | 7:30pm
£34
In March 2004, Radio 1’s Mark and Lard ended their show with a resounding STOP! Twenty one years later, we can finally complete the catchphrase with an equally resounding CARRY ON!
Bowie Experience
Sat 22 Mar | 7:30pm
£34.50 – £29.50
Celeste Barber: Backup Dancer
Wed 9 Apr | 7:30pm
£46 – £36 16+
John Cale: POPtical Illusion Tour ‘25
Tue 25 Mar | 7:30pm
£48.50 – £37.50
Don’t miss John Cale’s brand-new tour of his recently released album, POPtical Illusion. In his newest album, John explores the orchestrated turmoil of recent history and turns his heels towards an uncertain future.
P*ssed Up Panto: Sleeping Beauty
Thu 27 Mar | 7.30pm £27 – £26 16+
What happens during a pantomime when there are no children? P*ssed Up Panto has been causing hilarious havoc since 2021, starring a host of professional pantomime performers and one or two professional drinkers to create an innuendo-filled, saucy show.
Amy Dowden & Carlos Gu: Reborn
Sat 5 Apr | 7:30pm
£43.50
Join Strictly stars Amy Dowden and Carlos Gu as they share the transformative power of dance. Reborn is a testament to the joy of dancing, showcasing an intimate portrait of their lives and journeys on stage in one unforgettable evening.
John Simpson: The Leaders & Lunatics Tour
Sun 6 Apr | 7:30pm
£41.50 - £33.50
Legendary journalist and broadcaster John Simpson CBE will host an evening packed with unparalleled insights from one of the most distinguished foreign correspondents of our time. Don’t miss John for a show that promises to entertain with his captivating storytelling.
An Evening with Phil Rosenthal
Thu 10 Apr | 7:30pm
Standard: £39 – £33
VIP: £116.50 14+
An Evening With Phil Rosenthal of Somebody Feed Phil sees the award-winning creator offer thoughtprovoking insights into his incredible career which spans forty years in the entertainment industry.
Kurtis Conner: The Goodfellow World Tour
Thu 17 Apr | 7:30pm
£31
SOLD OUT
Lee Kyle: Bottle It
Sat 18 Apr | 8pm
£16.50 16+
WEOS Present Anything Goes
Wed 23 Apr – Sat 26 Apr
Various times
£27 – £17
Group offers available
Steve Steinmans Eternal Love – The Musical
Fri 11 & Sat 12 Apr | 7:30pm
£38.50 – £31.50
Concessions and group offers available
Steve Steinman’s Vampires Rock Trilogy continues with this new, hilarious rock musical. Enter the Baron’s dark thrilling world of original rock anthems, classic vampire tales and the electrifying feel of a rock concert.
The Wizard of Oz - Easter Panto
Sat 19 & Sun 20 Apr | Various times
Adults £27.50, concessions £25.50, family ticket £102, group offers available
In the April school holidays, follow the Yellow Brick Road to Tyne Theatre & Opera House for a fantastic Easter pantomime version of The Wizard of Oz Join Kansas farm girl Dorothy on this magical adventure suitable for all ages.
Ellie Taylor: Palavering!
Thu 1 May | 7:30pm
£22.50
The Ted Lasso star is hitting the road with her brand-new stand up show! It’s a show guaranteed to put a spring in your step and a laugh in your mouth which is almost certainly, not a phrase.
Football Ramble
Sat 10 May | 7:30pm
£36.50
M&G tickets: £78.50 14+
Harry Hill: New Bits & Greatest Hits
Sat 17 May | 7:30pm
£33.50 – £24.50 9+
The Magical Music of Harry Potter – Live in Concert
Thu 22 May | 4pm £53 – £47
…Earnest?
Wed 7 & Thu 8 May 7:30pm
£33 – £23
12+
When a production of Oscar Wilde’s classic play gets underway, everything seems to be going perfectly to plan…that is, until the lead actor fails to arrive on cue and an actual audience member is chosen to star in the show.
Simon and Garfunkel: Through the Years
Fri 9 May | 7:30pm
£41.50 – £29.50
An authentic sounding concert celebrating the unforgettable music of Simon & Garfunkel. Made up of Dan Haynes and Pete Richards, Bookends have toured the globe extensively with their concerts being described as ‘simply breath-taking’.
An Audience with Aggers and Tuffers
Sun 18 May | 7:30pm
£39.50 – £33.50 12+
Whether you’re a die-hard cricket enthusiast craving insider stories, or looking for a fun evening out, Aggers and Tuffers are sure to entertain as the iconic BBC cricket correspondent and recordbreaking former England spin bowler take to the stage.
The Music of Hans Zimmer & Others
Thu 22 May | 8pm
£53 – £47
Dinosaur Adventure Live: The Big Jurassic Storm
Sun 25 May | 2pm
£22 – £19.50
Miss Americana: A Tribute to Taylor Swift
Sat 7 Jun | 7:30pm
£31 – £23
Irish Annie’s
Mon 19 May | 7:30pm
£30.50 – £28.50
Recommended 14+
Starring TV legend Ricky Tomlinson, come on down for a session at Irish Annie’s pub, a musical play by Asa Murphy celebrating the best of Irish culture, from the music through to the comedy. Featuring a live 5-piece band, Shenanigans!
Jukebox Idols
Thu 12 Jun | 7:30pm
£45.50 – £38.50, Bolt-on M&G: £60 extra
Strictly Come Dancing star Nadiya Bychkova and the platinum-selling vocal harmony group The Overtones are starring in Jukebox Idols! They’ll swing, bop, jive and rock ‘n’ roll through pop music’s greatest hits from Elvis Presley, The Beatles & more.
Mr. Swallow with a brand-new show, all about not having his own sitcom to not having his own sitcom…
Solve-Along-A-MurderShe-Wrote: “Paint Me a Murder”
Fri 13 Jun | 7:30pm
£23.50 16+
Thank You For The Music
Sat 14 Jun | 7:30pm
£37.50 – £29.50
Danny Baker: Aye Aye! Ahoy Hoy!
Fri 20 Jun | 7:30pm £31 14+
Guenther Steiner LIVE: Unfiltered
Tue 10 Jun | 7:30pm
£67.50 – £32.50
Bolt-on M&G £103.50 extra Recommended 14+
Buckle up and fasten your seatbelts for a hugely entertaining all-areas-access conversation spanning a decade inside Formula 1, with former Haas F1 team principal Guenther Steiner, star of Netflix’s smash hit docuseries Drive to Survive.
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Welcome to our new cafe bar
We’d love for you to pay us a visit at 1867 Cafe Bar.
Open from 10am on weekdays, 1867 Cafe Bar is a place where you can enjoy hot and cold drinks, sweet and savoury treats and light lunches until 3pm. If you’re visiting us for a show, you can enjoy a pre-show cocktail here too.
Home to the theatre’s box office, you can also purchase tickets for all productions or simply enquire about upcoming shows at the cafe counter.
Whether you’re looking for a casual lunch spot, a venue for a business meeting, or somewhere to enjoy a pre-show meet-up, we look forward to giving you a warm welcome!
The cafe and adjourning 1867 Hall is also available to hire; for private parties, drinks receptions, workshops, ticketed or corporate events. For more information on hiring the space, please contact info@ttoh.uk.
Chris Hadfield: A Journey into the Cosmos
Wed 11 Jun | 7:30pm
£68.50 – £29.50
12+
Rhys Darby: The Legend Returns
Fri 27 Jun | 8pm
£40.50 – £30.50
16+
Join Colonel Chris Hadfield – acclaimed astronaut, test pilot, spacewalker, spaceship commander, and best-selling author – for a captivating journey into the majesty of our planet and the vast universe beyond. Get inspired by one of the world’s most remarkable explorers!
Yesterday Once More – Carpenters Songbook
Fri 4 Jul | 7:30pm
£32 – £21.50
The Princess Proms
Sun 13 Jul | 2pm
£45.50 – £19.50
All children 2+ require their own ticket
James Bond Concert Spectacular
Sun 15 Jun 2025 | 7:30pm
£36 – £25
Q The Music’s James Bond Concert Spectacular is the most critically acclaimed tribute to the music of James Bond. Known for their emotional performances, mixed with superb musicianship and flair, hear all the Bond hits live like never before.
Andy and The Odd Socks: Are You Ready To Rock?!
Sat 28 Jun | 4:30pm
£31 – £23
Join Andy, Moxy, Rio, Blu and Cousin Mac and sing along to songs from the smash hit CBBC show Andy and the Band! They’ll be bringing a brilliant mix of songs and slapstick comedy to entertain families of all ages.
The Rat Pack – Live In Concert
Fri 18 Jul | 7:30pm
£36.50 – £29.50
The World Famous Elvis Show Starring
Chris Connor
Sat 30 Aug | 7:30pm
£34.50
William Dalrymple – How Ancient India Transformed the World
Mon 7 Jul | 7:30pm
£39.50 – £33.50 14+
One of Britain’s greatest living historians and co-host of the chart-topping podcast Empire, William Dalrymple, shares the rarely told story of India’s role as a cultural and scientific superpower of the ancient world.
Russell Kane: HyperActive
Sat 20 Sep | 8pm
£33.50
Sophie McCartneyOne Foot in the Rave
Thu 25 Sep | 8pm
£43.50 – £20 16+
Chris McCausland: Yonks!
Tue 30 Sep | 8pm
Mon 9 Mar 2026 | 8pm
£33.50 – £26.50 Recommended 16+
Summer Musical Theatre Workshop
Mon 11 – Sat 16 Aug Mon – Fri, 9am – 5pm (performance on Sat) Workshop places: £195
A week-long series of workshops for children, whatever their experience or ability, to improve musical theatre skills. Enchanted Entertainment will provide an energetic, fun-filled week, learning songs and routines from a variety of well-known musicals.
Dirty Dusting
Wed 1 Oct | 7:30pm
£28.50 14+
rePunK’d - The Classic Punk and New Wave Revival
Fri 26 Sep | 7:30pm
£39.50 – £29.50
Get ready for an electrifying setlist featuring hits by The Clash, The Sex Pistols, The Boomtown Rats, Blondie, Siouxsie and the Banshees, and more! rePunK’d channels the unapologetic attitude and raw punk energy that defined a generation.
Saving All My Love For You
Sat 27 Sep | 7:30pm
£39.50 – £29.50
Experience the magic of Whitney Houston in a breathtaking celebration of the voice that defined generations. From ballads including ‘I Will Always Love You’ to dancefloor anthems like ‘I Wanna Dance with Somebody’, you’ll be moving all night long.
Elis & John – That Feels
Significant: Live!
Thu 2 Oct | 7:30pm
£33 – £28 12+
Joanne McNally: Pinotphile
Fri 3 & Sat 4 Oct | 8pm
£33.50 14+
Cirque: The Greatest Show – Reimagined
Sun 28 Sep | Various times
£33.50 – £26.50
Experience iconic West End showstoppers paired with awe-inspiring circus acts showcasing their breathtaking feats of agility. This all-new production promises to transport you on a vibrant, kaleidoscopic journey bursting with colour, energy, and excitement in this family-friendly extravaganza.
Jack Dee: Small World
Thu 9 Oct | 8pm
£33.50 – £25.50 14+
Omid Djalili: Namaste
Sat 11 Oct | 8pm
£33.50 16+
Daniel O’Donnell
Tue 14 Oct | 7:30pm
£53.50 – £41
On sale Fri 4 Apr
Emma Kenny’s – Killer Couples Tour
Thu 16 Oct | 7:30pm
£30.50 16+
The Horne Section’s Hit Show
Tue 21 Oct | 7:30pm
£31 14+
Grayson Perry: Are You Good?
Mon 13 Oct | 7:30pm
£63.50 – £33.50 18+
Are You Good? A question that Grayson Perry thinks is fundamental to our humanity. In this show Grayson will be helping you, the audience, find out if you are thoroughly good or maybe quite evil, but in a fun way.
Babatunde Aléshé – High Expectations
Sat 1 Nov | 8pm
£21 – £19 16+
Sh!t-faced Shakespeare® Hamlet
Thu 6 Nov | 7:30pm
£28.50 – £25.50 16+
Rave On!
Fri 17 Oct | 7:30pm
£32
Be enthralled with an evening of retro hits, vintage costumes, colourful staging and plenty of dancing! Featuring renditions of the most loved songs from the 50s and 60s, Rave On is performed by a talented, era-obsessed group of musicians.
An Evening with Mary Beard
Mon 20 Oct | 7:30pm
£39.50 – £31.50 12+
Step into the world of Ancient Rome with renowned historian Mary Beard as she uncovers the stories that history forgot, including the gritty reality of a gladiator’s life in the arena to the tumultuous final days of the Roman Republic.
Jen Brister: Reactive
Wed 22 Oct | 7:30pm
£31 – £27 18+
Jen is a critically acclaimed stand-up comedian and writer, as seen on BBC’s Live at the Apollo, Frankie Boyle’s New World Order, QI and Mock The Week. Following a sold out 2022 tour, Jen is back on the road with her highly anticipated new show.
Stewart Lee vs The Man-Wulf
Mon 3 Nov & Tue 4 Nov 7:30pm
£32 – £28.50 14+
Stewart Lee is in danger of being left behind – he’s approaching sixty and his once BAFTA award-winning style of stand-up seems obsolete. Can Lee unleash his inner Man-Wulf to position himself alongside comedy legends?
Ardal O’Hanlon: Not Himself
Fri 7 Nov 2025 | 8pm
£29.50 Recommended 16+
Starlight Theatre Productions presents Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Tue 11 – Sat 15 Nov 2025 Various times, Tue – Thu performances £34 – £21 (family tickets available)
UK Pink Floyd Experience
Wed 5 Nov | 7:30pm
£32.50 – £22.50
Celebrating 50 years since the release of the Wish You Were Here album, UK Pink Floyd Experience recreates the atmosphere of Floyd live – featuring top-flight musicians, a stunning light show and more than two hours of incredible music.
Josh Widdicombe: Not My Cup of Tea
Mon 17 Nov | 7:30pm
£33.50 – £25.50 14+
David Olusoga: A Gun Through Time
Thu 20 Nov | 7:30pm
£43.50 – £25.50
Recommended 10+
Have you ever considered how a single weapon could change the course of history? David Olusoga offers remarkable storytelling in this powerful, unexpected and enlightening social narrative about three firearms that changed the world.
Henning Wehn – Acid Wehn
Thu 27 Nov | 8pm
£31.50 – £25.50
Recommended 16+
An Evening with Beardsley and Waddle
Fri 23 Jan 2026 | 7:30pm Standard: £53.50
VVIP: £202.50
Under 16s to be accompanied by an adult
Glory Be, It’s Gavin Webster
Fri 21 Nov | 7:30pm
£26 – £22 14+
Veteran of the North East comedy scene Gavin Webster is back at his spiritual home for a big one-off show! Glory Be It’s Gavin Webster will feature brand new grandiose routines, surreal set pieces as well as musical comedy interludes.
The Eternal Shame of Sue Perkins
Wed 4 Feb 2026 | 7:30pm
£32 - £27.50
Recommended 16+
Cinderella
Fri 5 Dec 2025 – Sun 4 Jan 2026 | Various times
£42 – £28, Family tickets £134 – £106, Boxes £252 – £228
Come and join in the festive fun with the lovable Buttons, the handsome Prince Charming, the wicked Ugly Sisters, the magical Fairy Godmother and, of course, the beautiful Cinderella and make it a Christmas to remember in 2025.
Two Mr Ps in a Podcast: Live – Let That Be A Lesson…
Sun 15 Feb 2026 | 7:30pm
£30.50 18+
The Dazzling Diamonds
Fri 27 Mar 2026 | 7:30pm
£32.50 – £25.50
Recommended 14+
Sara Pascoe: I Am A Strange Gloop
Thu 5 Feb 2026 | 7:30pm £29.50 – £25.50 14+
BSL interpreter on stage left Sara Pascoe is a comedian and her children don’t sleep and her kitchen won’t clean itself and her husband “doesn’t want to be in it”. As seen on Taskmaster and Live at the Apollo.
Fleetwood Unchained
Wed 25 Mar 2026 | 7:30pm
£36 – £31.50
We are adding new shows every week, for the most up-to-date listings visit: tynetheatreandoperahouse.uk
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Booking and venue information
How to book
You can book online, over the phone or in-person at the box office. A £2 booking fee* applies to all tickets, regardless of how you choose to book.
Box office opening hours (for phone and in-person bookings) are 10am-3pm** Mon-Fri (or until show start if there is a performance that evening). For weekend performances, the box office will open 90 minutes before the start of the show.**
We are not liable for tickets bought through third party websites and would always encourage you to book directly with the theatre.
Access information
Due to the age of the Grade I listed building, only the Stalls level is accessible for patrons with limited mobility as we have no lift in the theatre.
We have wheelchair spaces in the stalls and there is an accessible toilet at the back of the auditorium. Assistance dogs are welcome in all areas of the theatre. Whatever access need you may have, including if you need wider seating or additional leg room, please check our website or get in touch with our team in advance of booking your seats.
Accessibility bookings
For those requiring an essential companion, the companion ticket will be free and will need to be booked directly with our box office, who will ask for proof of entitlement. If you have any additional needs or requirements which may mean you require specific seats, you can also contact our box office team for advice.
Concessions and family tickets
For performances where concessions are available, this applies to customers under the age of 16 and over the age of 60, unless otherwise stated. Where there is an option to book a family ticket, this refers to a family of four, consisting of one adult and three children or two adults and two children (children must be under 16.)
Food and drink
There are bars on all levels of the theatre serving alcoholic drinks, soft drinks and snacks. Out brand new cafe, 1867, offers a range of food options, so be sure to visit and take a look.
Children, babies and buggies
Children aged 18 months or younger classify as babes in arms and do not need a ticket. However, some shows aimed at younger children may have a different policy which will be stated in the event description on our website.
Children over 18 months will need a ticket, even if you want to keep them on your lap. We ask that if you attend with your children, you do not bring your buggy with you wherever possible, as our storage space is extremely limited. If you do bring a buggy, we will ask that you fold it away to its smallest possible size to be stored.
Limited view seats
We are a Victorian Grade I listed building and the view from certain seats may be restricted depending on the performance. Limited view seats will be indicated on seating plans at the time of booking.
Refunds and exchanges
All tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable (unless a show is cancelled/rescheduled).
Booking terms and conditions
Before booking, please check our full terms and conditions at: tynetheatreandoperahouse.uk/ terms-and-conditions
* Booking fees will be subject to an annual increase from 1 April.
** Please note, box office opening times may change with little or no notice.
Seating Plan
How to book
You can book online, over the phone or in person at the box office. All tickets include a £2 booking fee (subject to an increase from 1 April), regardless of how you choose to book.
Box office:
0191 243 1171 10am – 3pm Mon–Fri
Book online: tynetheatreandoperahouse.uk
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109 – 117 Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4AG
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