Photo by David Brennan Tyne Theatre and Opera House A6 Landscape AD.Qxp V 19/09/2017 14:49 Page 1

Photo by David Brennan tyne Theatre and Opera House a6 Landscape AD.qxp_v 19/09/2017 14:49 Page 1

Freshly Roasted Coffee Born and Speciality Teas Espresso Machinery brewed in Barista Training Byker brinkburnbrewery.co.uk

Setting up a coffee shop? www.pumphreys* Buy online and -receivecoffee.co.uk free delivery on all orders over £50! * Give Pumphreys0191 a call 414 and 4510 benefit from the experience of established experts. @PumphreysCoffee pumphreyscoffee Pumphrey’s Coffee

Freshly Roasted Coffee Speciality Teas Espresso Machinery Barista Training

Freshly Roasted Coffee Born and Speciality Teas Espresso Machinery brewed in Barista Training Byker brinkburnbrewery.co.uk

What an amazing 2017 we’ve had so far, and there’s still plenty more in store! This year saw Tyne Theatre & Opera House celebrate its 150th Anniversary, and we’ve seen some brilliant events take place, including Tyne Theatre Productions’ spectacular West Side Story and our exciting collaboration with Whitley Bay Film Festival, The Cinema Years. We’ve still got a few more 150th Anniversary events to enjoy, including Customs House smash-hit production Geordie Freshly Roasted Coffee The Musical which makes its Newcastle debut on our stage.

Speciality Teas This magnificent theatre may be 150 years old, but And of course, as Christmas comes closer, there’s there’s no sign of our varied programme slowing Panto season (oh yes there is! Sorry, we couldn’t Espresso Machinery down! We love a giggle here at Tyne Theatre, and as resist...) This year Enchanted Entertainment usual we’re bringing some of the biggest names in present Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs, starring Barista Training comedy to our stage including Katherine Ryan, Sarah Newcastle’s own Michelle Heaton from Liberty x Millican, Jon Richardson, Ed Byrne and Joe Lycett. as Wicked Queen and Britain’s Got Talent winner Matt Pagan as Prince. We can’t wait to have a There’s breath-taking musicals galore, from Gold sing-along! Rush romp Paint Your Wagon from Starlight Theatre Productions to dazzling romantic comedy Top Hat As ever, we’d like to thank you for your support. presented by West End Operatic Society, and As a not-for-profit organisation we couldn’t exist seminal music artists such as synth-pop legend without your help, and just by visiting the theatre Marc Almond and M People’s Heather Small. you are helping to keep its wonderful heritage alive, so we can keep providing art and entertainment for We believe a visit to the theatre can be enjoyed by the people of the North East. people of all ages, and there’s shows for the whole * Buy online and receive free Setting up a coffee shop? www.pumphreys-coffee.co.uk Give Pumphreys a call and benefit from the family to enjoy. We’re particularly excited about delivery on all orders over £50! * 0191 414 4510 Julia Donaldson & Lydia Monks’ farmyard adventure, experience of established experts. What the Ladybird Heard! @PumphreysCoffee pumphreyscoffee Pumphrey’s Coffee Photo by Jake Cook WHAT’S ON

RUSSIAN STATE OPERA KATHERINE RYAN: PRESENT: TOSCA GLITTER ROOM

Thursday 5th October Saturday 7th October 7.30pm 8.00pm £22.50 - £31.50 £19.50 (14+)

LIVE AT THE TYNE & SEAN KELLY & THE STARS CHRIS CROSS PRESENT: OF STORAGE HUNTERS “THE GREATEST SHOW ON THE TYNE”

Friday 6th October Sunday 8th October 7.00pm. 8.00pm £15 adults, £12 concessions £21 (12+)

TYNE THEATRE WATERSTONES PRESENT: AUTUMN SARAH MILLICAN GUIDED TOUR IN CONVERSATION

Saturday 4th November Sunday 15th October, 7.00pm 11.00am £12.50 £5 £25.50 with signed book (16+)

BASED ON AN IDEA BY ANDY BOGLE, A CUSTOMS HOUSE PRODUCTION IN ASSOCIATION WITH TYNE THEATRE & OPERA HOUSE PRESENT: ‘GEORDIE THE MUSICAL’ A heart-warming story of North East life featuring traditional Geordie songs. Step back to 1890 as The Customs House and Tyne Theatre & Opera House combine traditional Northumbrian songs and music with the award-winning storytelling skills of Tom Kelly. Our heritage – our history – our home.

Wednesday 11th – Saturday 14th October 7.30pm plus 2.00pm Thurs & Sat Mat £18, £16 concessions & limited view OCT-NOV

THE HUNTING OF THE ‘55’ AN EVENING OF SNARK DANCE CELEBRATING DANCE TEACHER HAZEL RAYSON B.E.M Tuesday 17th October 1.00pm & 4.00pm Monday 23rd October £16 Adults, £13 under 16s & 6.00pm concessions, £54 family ticket £13

TAMED: WITH LUISA OMIELAN: PROFESSOR ALICE AM I RIGHT LADIES? ROBERTS

Wednesday 18th October Thursday 26th October 7.30pm 8.00pm £18.50, £17 concessions £14 (16+)

HOLLIE MCNISH: TYNE THEATRE PLUM AUTUMN GUIDED TOUR

Sunday 22nd October Saturday 4th November 7.30pm 11.00am £10, £8 concessions £5

LIZ PICHON & THE TOM GATES MONTY DON: BRILLIANT BANDS & DOODLE LIVE SHOW DOWN TO EARTH Join award-winning author & illustrator Liz on a fun- Renowned gardening writer and BBC television presenter packed & INTERACTIVE monster drawing event with Monty Don will speak about his life and travels visiting live music! Bring a pencil and paper, learn to doodle gardens all over the world, what really happens behind just like Tom and hear DUDE3 Tom’s FAVOURITE band the scenes when filming, how he made his own organic in the whole WIDE world play some excellent tunes. garden from a bare field and how understanding and working with nature enriches and empowers us all.

Friday 27th October 1.00pm Sunday 5th November £16.50, £56 family ticket 8.00pm (limited availability, must be booked in advance) £18 WHAT’S ON

MARC ALMOND: SHADOWS & REFLECTIONS TOUR

Saturday 4th November 7.30pm £29.50 - £60

RUSSIAN STATE BALLET PRESENTS: SWAN LAKE (SOLD OUT) Wednesday 8th November 7.30pm £30 adults, £28 concessions & limited view, £22 under 16s, JON RONSON’S PSYCHOPATH NIGHT groups 10+ get 1 free WITH VERY SPECIAL GUESTS JERRY SADOWITZ: In Psychopath Night, Jon Ronson will recount the adventure of a lifetime – the funny, terrifying and COMEDIAN, MAGICIAN, utterly compelling events that led to his bestselling PSYCHOPATH! book The Psychopath Test.

Thursday 9th November Saturday 11th November 8.00pm 8.00pm £22.50 (strictly 18+) £18

ROBERT TEMPLE: THE HYPNOTIST – LIVE! This hysterical hypnotic spectacular is back by popular demand – and suitable for the whole family! Join Robert Temple for this fun-packed, fast-paced show where volunteers from the audience become the stars on a roller coaster ride to the centre of their imaginations. One of the funniest nights out you’ll have this year.

Friday 10th November 8.00pm £15, £12 concessions NOV-DEC

BLACKADDER GOES FORTH STARLIGHT THEATRE PRODUCTIONS This Remembrance weekend join Captain Edmund PRESENT: PAINT YOUR WAGON Blackadder and his fellow dugout companions Baldrick Starlight Theatre Productions return with the wonderful and George on the Western Front. Can they continue Paint Your Wagon! Set in 1850’s California during the to escape from Melchett’s disastrous battle plans? gold rush, this musical feel-good comedy features lots of fabulous musical numbers and energy.

Wednesday 22nd to Saturday 25th November Sunday 12th November 7.00pm plus 2.00pm Sat Mat 7.30pm £8 - £18, concessions £1 off full price tickets £15, £14 concessions Wednesday only, groups 10+ get 1 free

THE GEORDIE RAT PACK The Geordie Rat Pack once again bring their mixture of songs, comedy and chaos for a real grownups Xmas treat! Starring award-winning comedian and writer of BBC2’s Hebburn Jason Cook, Newcastle’s “Kind of Swing” Glen Roughead, comedian and Hebburn’s “Big Keith” Steffen Peddie and the love machine that is Hebburn’s “Gervaise”, Neil Grainger. Thursday 14th December 7.30pm £20, Groups 9+ get 1 free (16+) WHAT’S ON DEC

ENCHANTED ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS: SNOW WHITE & THE SEVEN DWARFS Mirror, Mirror on the wall… What’s the greatest panto of them all? Starring Newcastle’s own Michelle Heaton from Liberty X as Wicked Queen, Britain’s Got Talent winner Matt Pagan as Prince, hilarious impressionist Danny Posthill as Dame and back by popular demand, Geordie comics Charlie Richmond and Lewis Denny. Featuring the songs “Heigh-Ho” and “Whistle While You Work” from the movie!

Friday 8th December – Sunday 31st December £14 - £22, groups 10+ get 1 free (except Christmas Eve), boxes £132, youth & school group offers available. Family ticket £79 (stalls & grand circle only, not available Christmas Eve) SUPPORT US

DONATE If you’d like to make a donation to the theatre, there are several ways you can do so. You can pop a donation into one of the collection boxes in the building, or choose to make a restoration donation when booking tickets online. You can also make a donation online via our website.

VOLUNTEER Onstage Tours & Front of House Our theatrical society Tyne Theatre Productions The Trustees of the Preservation Trust and organise fundraising performances. For each volunteers arrange regular theatre tours for production we are looking for new and old actors, a range of groups of all ages. You can be trained thespians and musicians to bring their talents to to give a tour, steward the tours or otherwise perform to Tyne Theatre & Opera House audiences. help with this important and fascinating aspect of the Trust’s work. You can also volunteer as a Behind the Scenes Front of House host for Tyne Theatre Productions Tyne Theatre & Opera House has a team of shows and help us sell programmes, collect volunteers who help with the maintenance donations, answer questions and direct customers and restoration of the building around the year. around the theatre. To learn more about our We are looking for handy people to help the various volunteering opportunities and how fix team with various jobs around the theatre. to apply online please visit: www.tynetheatreproductions.com

JASON COOKS COMEDY CLUB Jason Cook’s (comedian and star of Hebburn) Comedy Club is making its Tyne Theatre & Opera House debut! Jason’s ethos is to put on unbeatable comedy shows at an affordable price. A huge hit at Customs House, South Shields, Jason will be bringing the best names in comedy to our beautiful theatre.

Saturday 27th January 8.00pm £12 (16+) WHAT’S ON

THE CIRCUS OF HORRORS: WEST END OPERATIC SOCIETY PRESENTS: THE VOODOO VAUDEVIL TOP HAT After taking to the road over 22 years ago and touring After the success of April 2017’s Copacabana, West End all over the world, the phenomenon returns with its latest Operatic Society return with Top Hat. An uplifting and brand new incarnation. The spectacular features an hilarious romantic comedy celebrating 1930s song, style amazing amalgamation of bizarre & fantastic circus acts and romance, Top Hat dazzles with beautiful costumes woven into a sensational shock story. and breathtaking dance routines!

Friday 9th February 7.30pm Tuesday 13th – Saturday 17th February £18 - £27. Early bat offer - £3 off top price tickets 7.00pm plus 2.00pm Thurs & Sat Matinees (no concessions) until 31st October £9 - £18, concessions £2 off full price ticket Tues only. (parental guidance advised) Groups 10+ get 1 free.

REBECCA FERGUSON AN EVENING WITH After coming runner-up on the seventh series of UK’s SIR MICHAEL PARKINSON The X Factor in 2010, Rebecca Ferguson has not been In conversation with his son Mike and showing highlights short of success and continues to flourish as a confident from the Parkinson archive, An Evening with Sir Michael songwriter and stunning live performer. Parkinson is a unique opportunity to get an intimate, entertaining and informative look at his remarkable career.

Friday 23rd February Tuesday 20th February 8.00pm 8.00pm Tickets: £28 - £100 £23 - £35.50 (VVIP Meet & Greet & VIP tickets available) FEB-MAR

TYNE THEATRE PRODUCTIONS PRESENT: INTO THE WOODS After the success of West Side Story, Tyne Theatre Productions return with Into the Woods. James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim take everyone’s favourite storybook characters and bring them together for a rare modern classic. Everyone’s wish is granted, but the consequences of their actions return to haunt them later with disastrous results...

Thursday 8th – Saturday 10th March 7.30pm plus 2.30pm Sat Mat £16, £14 concessions, £10 limited view. Groups 10+ get 1 free WHAT’S ON

AN EVENING WITH ANT MIDDLETON THE LOCK IN ‘FOLK FAIRY TALE’ In this adventure filled one-man show, survival expert, FEATURING THE DEMON BARBERS TV presenter and ex-elite forces soldier Ant Middleton Fresh from their sell out performances of The Lock will be sharing his experiences and exploits as a modern In ‘Christmas Carol’ the Breaking Tradition dance day explorer and expedition leader. company return to Ye Olde Fighting Cocks for a comical new version of their critically acclaimed Folk & Hip Hop dance show!

Wednesday 14th March 7.30pm Friday 16th March £21.50, £19.50 under 16s (Recommended over 16 but 7.30pm under 16s at guardian’s discretion) £17.50, £15.50 concessions, £7.50 under 18s

KATHERINE RYAN: GLITTER ROOM (EXTRA DATE)

Friday 23rd March 8.00pm £20 (14+)

DAVE SPIKEY: JUGGLING ON A MOTORBIKE TOUR

Thursday 29th March 7.30pm £15 (16+) ED BYRNE: SPOILER ALERT SARAH MILLICAN: Most recently seen on Dara & Ed’s Road To Mandalay, CONTROL ENTHUSIAST Ed has become a household name from his multiple BBC appearances. TV career aside, Ed remains the observational stand up to see and his live work is not Friday 6th – Sunday 8th April, to be missed! Thursday 5th – Saturday 7th July 8.00pm Saturday 24th March 8.00pm £27.50 (16+) £24 (16+) MAR-APR

ENCHANTED ENTERTAINMENT PRESENT: BEAUTY & THE BEAST EASTER PANTO 2018 Don’t miss another fun-filled Easter pantomime taking place during the school holidays - from the same team behind The Wizard of Oz and Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. With a star cast, impressive music, energetic dance routines as well as plenty of jokes, slapstick and heaps of audience participation!

Saturday 31st March & Sunday 1st April 2018 3.00pm & 7.00pm Sat, 1.00pm & 5.00pm Sun £20 adults, £18 concessions, £69 family ticket. Groups 10+ £1 off regular prices. Groups 20+ £2 off regular prices

HEATHER SMALL: THE VOICE OF M PEOPLE Heather Small - The Voice of M People, became one of the seminal British voices of the 1990s and in 2018 there’s simply no stopping her. Heather Small will be kick-starting her 2018 14-date tour right here in Newcastle.

Friday 13th April 7.30pm £28 WHAT’S ON

NORTHERN MAGIC & VARIETY SHOW Back with a brand new show for its second phenomenal year! A night of world class magic, comedy and variety for the whole family, from some of the UK’s top magicians, illusionists and variety acts, brought to you by the Northern Magic Circle.

Saturday 14th April 7.30pm £15, £12 concessions & limited view

Projector Brand Communications Unit 17, Quay Level, St Peter’s Basin, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 1TZ

T: +44 (0) 191 265 2400 www.yourprojector.com APR-MAY

TIDDLER & OTHER TERRIFIC TALES JON RICHARDSON: OLD MAN Four terrific tales – one superb show! Under the sea, out The British Comedy Award nominee and star of Live on the farm and into the jungle, these tales are woven At The Apollo and 8 Out Of 10 Cats is embarking on together with live music, puppetry and a whole host of a nationwide tour to complain about the state of the colourful characters from Julia Donaldson and Axel world and offer no solutions. Scheffler’s best-loved titles. Wednesday 25th April Fri 20th & Sat 21st April 1.30pm & 4.30pm Fri, 10.30am 8.00pm & 1.30pm Sat. £14.50 adults, £12 children, £40 family £21 (14+)

MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL Starring Cheryl Fergison (EastEnders), Maureen Nolan (The Nolans), Rebecca Wheatley (Casualty) and Hilary O’Neil (ITV’s Copy Cats), this hysterical and uplifting show packed full of one-liners about night sweats, hot flushes and memory loss is backed by an instantly recognisable soundtrack of innuendo-laden versions of 60s, 70s and 80s pop classics.

Thursday 10th May 7.30pm £28 (16+) WHAT’S ON

DALISO CHAPONDA: WHAT THE AFRICAN SAID…

Saturday 12th May 8.00pm £15.50 (14+)

CALLUM AND LEANNE TAYLOR PRESENT: PCA NORTH EAST BODYBUILDING SHOW

Saturday 19th May 12.00pm £20.50, under 12s free ASTRAVAGANZA ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS: “THE PRODUCERS” JOE LYCETT: I’M ABOUT A MEL BROOKS MUSICAL TO LOSE CONTROL Based on Mel Brooks’ much loved Academy Award AND I THINK JOE LYCETT winning movie, The Producers is filled with fabulous costumes, glamorous dancing girls, hysterical show tunes and of course an incredible live band. Friday 25th May Wednesday 30th May – Saturday 2nd June 8.00pm 7.30pm plus 2.30pm Thurs & Sat Matinees £20.50 (15+) £14 - £20

THE WORLD FAMOUS ELVIS SHOW STARRING CHRIS CONNOR Starring and produced by world renowned Elvis performer Chris Connor, this magnificent production recreates two popular Elvis Presley concerts. You will simply feel that you have been transported back in time!

Saturday 26th May 7.30pm £26.50 MAY-JUN

WHAT THE LADYBIRD HEARD Join the woolly sheep, the hairy hog, the fat red hen and the dainty dog in this glittering stage adaptation of Julia Donaldson & Lydia Monks’ farmyard adventure. With live music, puppetry, plenty of audience participation and lots of laughs! Friday 8th – Sunday 10th June 1.30pm & 4.30pm Fri & Sat, 10.30am & 1.30pm Sun £13, school tickets £10 (recommended 3+)

HIRE US We have several charming bar areas available Your refreshments can be served at the private bar. for hire here at the theatre, perfect for private There are private bathroom facilities and a cloak intermission and pre-show drinks! Prices start area. It’s an ideal accompaniment for seats in Box from £50. CC or elsewhere on the Grand Circle. Box CC accommodates 6 people. THE COFFEE LOUNGE STALLS & BISTRO BAR Our Coffee Lounge on the Grand Circle level We also hire the Stalls Bar and the Bistro Bar on the accommodates up to 20 people. Your refreshments ground floor, where areas can be sectioned off for can be served at the private bar. The Lounge stairs you and your guests. Drink packages and catering connect to the Stalls, Bistro Bar and bathroom can be quoted upon request. facilities downstairs. You can have your group seated anywhere in the theatre to hire this room (Please note that due to the age and many steps for your theatre visit. of the building, only Stalls and Bistro Bar are wheelchair accessible) THE BOX CC BAR The elegant private bar behind Box CC on the Grand To hire or make enquiries about any of these areas, Circle level accommodates up to 14 people. please contact [email protected] or call 0191 243 1171/1172 WHAT’S ON JUL-AUG

ENCHANTED ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS: THE DREAMBOYS SUMMER THEATRE SCHOOL 2018 If you’re looking for the very best girls night out in the Next summer, come and have a fantastic week learning UK, look no further than these incredible stripping hunks. songs and dances from a variety of well-known West This action packed show full of music, muscle, magic and End and Broadway musicals. Then perform in two mayhem will leave you breathless. shows at the theatre on the final Saturday! To book a place visit www.enchantedworkshops.co.uk

Monday 23rd – Saturday 28th July 9.00am – 5.00pm daily Final performances Saturday 28th July at 2.00pm Thursday 16th August & 6.00pm. 8.00pm Workshop £140 per child. Final performance tickets £9.50 £19.50 - £27.50, groups 10+ get 1 free (Strictly 18+) NAME A SEAT

Help our Preservation Trust to refurbish our seats and leave a lasting legacy of your support – name a seat at the Tyne Theatre & Opera House!

• Pick the seat you want from the Stalls or in the Grand Circle • The seat will be refurbished with new back, arm rests and seat cushion • A commemorative plaque will be attached to your seat, with an option to add the words “Dedicated to” or “Sponsored by” • The plaque will remain on your seat for 10 years • Receive a commemorative certificate and an acknowledgement of your support on our website

To name a seat, please visit our website www.tynetheatreandoperahouse.uk or email us at [email protected]. Cost per seat is £150 (can be paid for in several instalments).

Photo by Joe Sheridan FRIENDS OF THE TYNE THEATRE & OPERA HOUSE

Love the theatre? Join the club! Support Now you can join our very own Friends of the theatre the Tyne Theatre club! You can also buy a membership as a gift for the theatre-goer in your life. By becoming a friend of the theatre, not only will you receive exclusive goodies, but you will be helping us in a very important way. Annual All proceeds from an annual membership go towards the vital preservation and Membership restoration of the grade 1 Listed building. £25.00

CLUB BENEFITS INCLUDE

• Invitation to an annual Members’ Night Free • Priority booking for selected shows Theatre • Membership card Tour • Discount on theatre merchandise • Free tour of the theatre Priority You can either join online by visiting our website tynetheatreandoperahouse.uk or email us at Booking [email protected] for more payment options.

Photo by Graeme J. Baty FIND US PARKING Tyne Theatre & Opera House Grainger Town multi story car park is open 24hrs, parking Westgate Road is free after 5pm Monday to Saturday & 6pm on a Sunday. Newcastle upon Tyne There is free on-street parking on Westgate Road, Waterloo NE1 4AG Street & near the Discovery Museum after 6.30pm

HOW TO BOOK Booking hotline: 0844 249 1000 Book Online: www.tynetheatreandoperahouse.uk Accessibility & General enquiries in person or call: 0191 243 1171 / 1172 Box Office: Mon-Fri, 10am-3.30pm

JOIN OUR WEB CLUB www.tynetheatreandoperahouse.uk/about-us/web-club

Tickets subject to booking fee & charges apply when paying by debit/credit card. No fees for cash payment at box office. Calls will cost 7pence per minute plus your telephone company’s access charge.

tynetheatreandoperahouse @TyneOperaHouse @TyneOperaHouse

ENJOY 20% OFF

A GREAT WAY TO START YOUR EVENING BEFORE A SHORT WALK TO TYNE THEATRE & OPERA HOUSE 20% OFF FOOD & BEVERAGE, SUNDAY - THURSDAY ALL EVENING ON PRODUCTION OF A THEATRE TICKET

4 MINUTE WALK

MPWRESTAURANTS.COM @MPW_NEWCASTLE MARCO PIERRE WHITE NEWCASTLE