Theatres and cinemas in Newcastle upon Tyne

Theatres, Cinemas & Arts

Newcastle and Gateshead host a dense concentration of cultural venues, from the Grade I listed Theatre Royal on Grey Street to the BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art, housed in a converted 1950s flour mill. The region's performing arts scene includes the purpose-built Northern Stage and the riverside Sage Gateshead. Independent film is centered at the 1930s Tyneside Cinema and the volunteer-run Star and Shadow Cinema, while Live Theatre focuses on developing new writing.

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Sage Gateshead

The Sage is a forthcoming indoor arena and conference centre in Gateshead, United Kingdom due to open in phases between 2025 and 2027.

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Laing Art Gallery

The Laing Art Gallery in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, is located on New Bridge Street West.

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Theatre Royal

The Theatre Royal is a historic theatre, a Grade I listed building situated on Grey Street in Newcastle upon Tyne.

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Newcastle City Hall

The Newcastle City Hall is a concert hall located in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.

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Tyneside Cinema

The Tyneside Cinema is an independent cinema in Newcastle upon Tyne. It is the city's only full-time independent cultural cinema,…

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BALTIC Centre

Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art is a centre for contemporary art located on the south bank of the River Tyne in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear…

Northern Stage

The largest producing theatre company in the North East, located on the Newcastle University campus. It features three stages hosting contemporary drama, classic revivals, and regional productions.

Live Theatre

Live Theatre, formerly Live Theatre Company, is a new writing theatre and company based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.

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The People's Theatre

The People's Theatre is an amateur theatre in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.

Newcastle Arts Centre

A complex of restored buildings near Central Station including an art gallery, performance spaces, and a craft shop. It is home to the Black Swan venue for live music and theatre.

Star And Shadow Cinema

A volunteer-run community cinema and arts space operating as a non-profit cooperative. It focuses on independent, underground, and world cinema, alongside hosting live music and workshops.