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Stage And Story: A Promenade through Time

Tyne Theatre & Opera House, 109-119 Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, NE1 4AG

  • 15 Sep 2026
  • | In person
  • | Pre-booking required
  • | Other / Multiple

A promenade tour around the theatre giving an insight into the working lives of historic staff from the theatre. Come and meet Miss Hart, our Victorian Box Office manager and William Guthrie the Front of House intendant amongst others!

Step behind the curtain with our expert guides and discover parts of the theatre rarely seen by the public. Along the way, enjoy dramatic encounters that bring to life stories of staff who shaped the theatre over the years. You’ll also see our one-of-a-kind stage machinery in action, with live demonstrations from our volunteer team. The tour takes around an hour, and the 1867 Café will be open for drinks, refreshments, and lunch.

Timings

Tuesday 15 September:
10.00am, 10.30am, 11.00am, 11.30am, 12.00pm, 12.30pm, 1.00pm, 1.30pm, 2.00pm, 2.30pm, 3.00pm

Location & directions

Tyne Theatre & Opera House, 109-119 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:
Please book via the url provided. There is no booking fee.
Booking website:
https://www.tynetheatreandoperahouse.uk/whatson/heritage-open-days/
Booking opens:
01 Jun 2026 09:00 AM
Booking closes:
14 Sep 2026 05:00 PM

Accessibility details

Visitors with restricted mobility will have limited access. The tour includes lots of steps and comfortable shoes are recommended. Tours start and end at 1867 Café Bar (just a couple of doors up from the main theatre entrance on Westgate Road, next to The Bodega pub). The theatre has no parking but there are a number of public car parks nearby and we are 5 minutes from Newcastle Central Station/Metro. There are a very few on-street parking spaces outside the theatre.

Additional information

Max number of people:
10
Estimated duration:
1 hour(s) 0 minute(s)

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