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Tyne Theatre & Opera House

The Tyne Theatre and Opera House is a Grade 1 listed theatre rated “in the top 4% of listed buildings” by English Heritage and is afforded a three-star (the highest) rating by the Theatres Trust, “a very fine theatre of the highest theatrical and architectural quality”.

Back in January 2015 the theatre was given a new lease of life when a new operating company, Tyne Theatre & Opera House Ltd was set up to operate and manage the business. The Limited Company is the Preservation Trust’s subsidiary. Together with the operating company, the Trustees of the Tyne Theatre & Opera House Preservation Trust are committed to restoring the theatre to its former glory and raising the necessary funds to ensure that its heritage is sustained for future generations.

ZOG comes to Tyne Theatre

by Shelley Johnson | 14th February 2019 |

Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s much-loved Zog comes to life at the Tyne Theatre from 10th to 12th May 2019. Mike Shepherd’s magical adaptation, with Johnny Flynn’s sumptuous folk score and Katie Sykes’ designs,...

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Tyne Theatre and Opera House celebrates five years of independence

by Shelley Johnson | 23rd January 2020 |

The Tyne Theatre and Opera House are celebrating five years since becoming an independent venue in January 2015. In the five years whilst operating independently, the Theatre has seen significant and growing success which...

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The Tyne Theatre highlight ways to support them following funding decision

by Molly Lymn | 19th April 2021 |

The Tyne Theatre and Opera House recently received the disappointing news that their application for the second round of Culture Recovery Funding was unsuccessful. A statement released from the Theatre following the funding decision...

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Tyne Theatre & Opera House Receives National Lottery Heritage Fund Grant

by Molly Lymn | 27th June 2022 |

The Tyne Theatre & Opera House is delighted to announce that it has just been granted an award of £242,000 by The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Made possible by money raised by National Lottery...

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Tyne Theatre & Opera House celebrates 155 years with a fresh new façade!

by Molly Lymn | 23rd September 2022 |

Tyne Theatre and Opera House is celebrating its 155-year anniversary on 23 September 2022. One of the ways the Theatre is celebrating, is through a lovely new façade revamp – it was time for a...

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NGI publishes report to celebrate a year of impact with partners

by Chris Watson | 13th July 2023 |

NGI's newly published report showcases £2.25m funding for tourism and job creation while celebrating a year of impactful partnerships for the North East....

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Image of three sets of white cowboy boots being worn on a stage.

Tumble Out of Bed to Catch 9 to 5: The Musical at Tyne Theatre & Opera House

by Molly Lymn | 19th March 2024 |

Mark your calendars and get ready as Tyne Theatre Productions’ upcoming production of Dolly Parton’s 9 to 5: The Musical will be gracing the historic stage of the Tyne Theatre and Opera House from...

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Tyne Theatre & Opera House volunteers receive Heritage Heroes Award

by Molly Lymn | 20th March 2024 |

A group of research volunteers at Grade I listed Newcastle theatre, Tyne Theatre & Opera House (TT&OH), have been nationally recognised for their service to the UK’s heritage sector. The Heritage Heroes Awards are...

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Artists impression of Tyne Theatre & Opera House street in 1906

Tyne Theatre & Opera House secure funding for ‘Grand Saloon’ project

by Molly Lymn | 18th September 2024 |

The Tyne Theatre and Opera House have secured £0.5m funding, as part of Creative Central NCL, a project funded by the North East Combined Authority and Newcastle City Council to develop creativity and culture...

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