Industry & Innovation: Lifting the Curtain on the Tyne Theatre & Opera House
117 Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, NE1 4AG
One of only about twenty-three Grade I listed theatres in Great Britain, the theatre is also one of around a dozen surviving that date to the Victorian period. As one of the few theatres left in the world boasting wooden modular stage machinery, the theatre is an outstanding example of technological, artistic and creative innovation. The Theatre is rated in the top 4% of listed buildings by English Heritage and is afforded a three-star rating (the highest) by the Theatres Trust: “a very fine theatre of the highest theatrical and architectural quality”.
Take a tour of our Victorian theatre and hear the stories of the building and it's performances
Listen to the restored 'Thunder Run' in the acoustically superb auditorium!
Visit the Victorian stage machinery underneath the stage
Hear about our Gallery reseating project, and the plans for the future
Timings & Tours
- Wednesday 17 September:
- Tours at 0930, 1130, 1400, 1530
Location & directions
117 Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, NE1 4AG
- Contact on day:
- Rachel Snape
- Telephone number:
- +441912431171
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking required
- Booking conditions:
- Free booking through Eventbrite on link above.
- Booking website:
- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/heritage-open-day-2025-wednesday-17-september-tickets-1344091436669?aff=oddtdtcreator
- Booking opens:
- 08 Jun 2025 12:00 AM
- Booking closes:
- 17 Sep 2025 03:00 PM
Accessibility details
Due to the nature of the building, visitors with restricted mobility will have limited access. The tour includes lots of steps and comfortable shoes are recommended. There is wheelchair access into the auditorium but not to any of the backstage areas. The theatre entrance is on Westgate Road. We have no designated parking although there are several public car parks within 5 minutes walk. Blue Badge parking (max 3 hours) is available on Westgate Road within the guidance of Newcastle City Council.
Additional information
- Max no of people per tour:
- 25
- Est. tour duration:
- 1 hour(s)
