Theatre Royal Newcastle Review

Lovely theatre, been many times and never disappointed however, drinks are massively overpriced.

It's a great venue in the heart of Newcastle. So not rating based on shows but on Venue. The only reason I don't rate 5 is due to the relative high prices still attached to restricted visibility seats of which there are many especially at the back of the stalls. Row P and beyond. Saw Saturday night fever in row R and still had to crane tour neck a bit at times to see.

Always good to see something here. Drinks quite expensive though.

Went to see the bodyguard on Wednesday afternoon with friends was disappointed to find out Alexandra Burke only was on in the evening shows only found out when the show started and checked the programme heard alot of people commenting at the interval that they didn't know either .

What an amazing place to visit. Had an amazing night

Full Monty brilliant laughed from start to finish. Brilliant cast

I go to the Theatre Royal 5/6 times a year - lovely theatre but Oh dear, the seats are so uncomfortable. despite being new and plenty of leg room I am really stiff when I get up to go home.On Thursday I was there to see RSC, and having been there on the Saturday night also, I took a cushion. but it wasn't entirely helpful not being big enough. I'm there again on 19th will take a bigger cushion! .

Great atmosphere complemented by a great show. Would highly recommend enjoying a production here.

Great evening. Shame the bars don't stay open as the play was less than.2 hours long

Excellent theatre experience.great production of Ian Rankin's Rebus. Helpful and friendly staff ensure a perfect night . Highly recommended.

Love to go but can be hard to get a seat as I don't like hights

Absolutely first class theatre. Beautiful. Staff are always very pleasant helpful and courteous which mirrors great management.

The building is fabulous....but pick your seats wisely and the show for that matter.

Excellent theatre, beautiful building and great touring shows.

Saw the grumpy old women, great performance and the theatre is lovely

Les Mis here was wonderful, beautiful building, great service

This is a beautiful, national treasure. Use it more often

Wow! Fantastic!
The best stage-play I ve ever seen at the Theatre Royal. A fabulous night out a brilliant production of Frederick Knott s classic thriller Dial M For Murder.

This fantastic production did the impossible - the brilliant fight choreography by Philip d Orleans of the murderous fight between Sheila/Margo Wendice and Captain Lesgate surpassed that of the Hitchcock film. The fight scene with stunning sound effects was the most dramatic stage scenes I ve ever seen.

Barefoot and in just her semi-translucent nightgown, Sheila Wendice gets thrown around over desk, chair and sofa in a tremendous struggle as she fights for her life - escapes the first strangulation attempt - but then is caught again by Lesgate s lethal scarf tight around her throat - violently choking her, in an astonishing well staged fight to the death.

The entire production was outstanding. The play was splendidly and cleverly directed by Lucy Bailey with magnificent performances by the lovely Kelly Hotten, Daniel Betts, Christopher Timothy, Robert Perkins and Philip Cairns. I thought this play and production surpassed that of the excellent An Inspector Calls and The Mousetrap. Dial M For Murder deserves to win many awards. Thank you, Theatre Royal for an immensely enjoyable night out.

This was thrilling Theatre at its very best. I d love to see it again.

The staff here are very helpfull my grandaught tasha in wheelchair their took us to are seats made shor every thing was OK x

Excellent shows. Panto great each year. The theatre is very traditional and a great place to visit.

Great show and nice surroundings. Staff friendly and helpful.

La Boheme - excellent singing and performance from the whole cast of Opera North.

Love the Theatre Royal building is beautiful, staff are generally nice and friendly.
Seats are comfortable but a tight squeeze when people want to be past you.
Only let down are the ladies toilets they are not maintained very well and very smelly, I try not to use them when i go.

Lovely theatre nice building and interior. Has lots of good shows a great part of Newcastle

Far too expensive ... and their coffee is awful ... not everyone wants an alcoholic drink...and don't let you take outside coffee in!

Wonderful Theatre full of lovely people. A very interesting program that finds talent for all walks of life. Great bars & a relaxing front of house, the auditorium comfortable with approachable ushers that clearly love the Theatre. Good Pantomime at Christmas & a warm welcome awaits. If you visit this area worth going to see a show here

Very helpful as supporting a lady in a wheelchair. Couldn't do enough to help.

Attended Northern Ballet's Cinderella. Superb in every way. A must see!

Finally got to see Les Miserables here. Great performance by the cast.
Good service at the bar, and helpful staff.

This classic theatre is magnificent inside and out and the home of great performances from drama to comedy, opera to ballet.

Most uncomfortable seats ever. Should look at cinema seats much better.

Fantastic night out with my son and family. Such a beautiful building and the show was brilliant through out. Pricing was reasonable too...

An awesome night for the Motown musical. Our first night ever at the theatre . What have we been missing.
We will deffo go back.

Was spot on. First time I have been. Really enjoyed it

I love this theatre. Did a play with the Royal Shakespeare Company when I was young and thoroughly enjoyed being on the stage and in the audience. I hope it continues to do well and be invested in. A Jem of Newcastle for sure.

Benidorm, best night out I've had in years, in the brilliant setting of the Theatre Royal!

Absolutely beautiful theatre with great staff and it enjoys a varied and impressive programme, with Opera North, Royal Shakespeare Company, Scottish Ballet and lots of West End shows visiting on their tours.

I have visited this theatre many times over the years and will continue to do . I've enjoyed every performance I've seen, tonight the performance of Swan Lake was absolutely brilliant, fantastic and stunning

Great night ,great show Les Miserables, amazing singers . Only thing that spoilt it a bit was being charged six pound odd for two bottles of fanta orange . Bit of a rip off , same with the bottled water 1.50 warm not refrigerated or cold from the bar apparently 60p more .

The show was fabulous. All the staff where very helpful .

Lovely theatre but seats in upper gallery uncomfortable. Performance of Les Miserables was fantastic.

I love this theatre and am happy with the shows they are to put on

Great building and show. Only downside was seats cramped for legs in upper circle.

Great show, staff very friendly. Seats are a little unforgiving on your back but given the age of the theatre that's to be expected.

Saw calendar girls
..was fabulous. Good seats. Even toilets werent crowded at half time

A lovely theatre. I have seen a number of great shows here.

Beautiful theatre that puts on great shows. An essential part of the entertainment in Newcastle.

The best theatre I think I've been too! Loved every second of the experience and would definitely go back!

Great performance as always, all auditorium staff were friendly and polite.

Went once, but was seated right behind a large pole, so didn't have a great view. Wouldn't go back.

Beautiful theatre, took my granddaughter to see Annie a great experience for both of us.

Panto was great never laughed so much for a long time

Show was amazing. The only bad is the seats is very uncomfortable and if you have long legs the frontseat press your knees. Beautiful theatre. Staff friendly and helpful.

Went here a year or so ago to see an Agatha Christie adaptation. Fantastic theatre!