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Home to top drama, hit musicals, award-winning comedy, dance, and the UK’s best panto! 🎭 Visit 100 Grey Street, our new coffee and wine bar! 🍷
Newcastle upon Tyne
Joined August 2009
It's our birthday! We're 187 years old today and still looking pretty good if we do say so ourselves 😉🏛🎉
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We are extremely saddened to hear of the passing of legendary performer and presenter Paul O’Grady. We were lucky enough to welcome him to our theatre earlier this month where he played the role of Miss Hannigan in @AnnieMusicalUK.
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This beautiful lady first opened her doors on this day in 1837. We are so looking forward to welcoming audiences again in the very near future 🙏 #happybirthday #theatre #newcastle #greystreet
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Fantasmagorical! We are super excited to announce that Carrie Hope Fletcher will join the cast of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang @chittymusical.
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Look who stopped by last night! Jamie Campbell and his mum Margaret 😱🌈. We are thrilled that these two were able to to see 'Everybody's Talking About Jamie' in our theatre! Don't they both look fabulous?!😍. Playing until Sat 30 Oct
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Our panto will be beamed for free to 137,000 beds in hospitals across England, Scotland and Northern Ireland to bring a bit of seasonal cheer to patients spending time in hospital over the festive period. Today we visited the @GreatNorthCH to officially launch the screenings.
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We love pantomime and are thrilled that we will be presenting a socially distanced pantomime this December! Huge thanks to the National Lottery for making this possible. We’ve got very exciting plans for Newcastle – more news soon, please be patient! @QdosPantomimes.
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In theatres all around the country, a single ghost light now illuminates the stage. Its our promise that one day we will be back. Until we can light up the stage again, these will shine bright.
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Sad to hear news of #AlanRickman's death at 69. Many will recall his wonderful acting in his RSC days. RIP.
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It's the opening weekend of @lesmisofficial and everyone is enjoying the phenomenal show. including @IanMcKellen
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@monzo is making @greggsofficial HOT TO GO! 😍. Head to Grainger Street, just around the corner from the Theatre Royal, to grab your very own Greggs sausage roll from the Monzo ATM! 😍
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We were thrilled to hear we have received funding thanks to the government’s #CultureRecoveryFund so that we can continue to be here for you and #HereForCulture @DCMS
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Check out this SPECTACULAR trailer for 'The Ocean at the End of the Lane'! . 📅 Tue 11 – Sat 22 Jul.🎟
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Today we mark #Matcham100 and celebrate our beautiful theatre that has been standing strong in the heart of Newcastle for 183 years ✨
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It's a hit! standing ovation for first night @youngfrankldn and look who is here @MelBrooks what an honour 👏🙌
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Children spending time in hospital over Christmas won't have to miss out on the panto. From this week until 8 Jan 2018, Peter Pan will be beamed to 142,000 beds in 180 NHS hospitals so patients can watch the panto free of charge throughout the day on their Hospedia bedside TVs.
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We won! We've beaten off the competition and won 'North East's Most Welcoming Theatre' (for the 4th year in a row!) THANK YOU so much for voting for us 🤗❤️😚 (Watch this space to see if we win the national title at the UK Theatre Awards on Sunday 14 October!) @uk_theatre
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We’re delighted that @joemcelderry91 will be joining our eggs-cellent pantomime cast for this years spectacular Humpty Dumpty!
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All set for the #LightItInRed @TheatreRoyalNew #SaveTheArts #SaveOurTheatres #SaveOurEvents #WeMakeEvents
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Grab your merry men and women and get ready for a socially distanced pantomime like never before! .Robin Hood - On sale Mon 2 Nov - online booking only - @QdosPantomimes @DannyAdams007 @joemcelderry91 @iamzoebirkett @MrPotts
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ON SALE TOMORROW. Public booking for Cameron Mackintosh's acclaimed Broadway production of Les Misérables opens 21 Jun at 11am. We're expecting demand to be high and our Box Office team will be on hand to deal with customers as quickly as possible. Thank you for your patience.
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NEW SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT! Cameron Mackintosh's acclaimed Broadway production of Les Misérables heads to Newcastle Theatre Royal Thu 15 Aug - Sat 5 Oct 2019. Save the date - tickets go on sale 5 June to Friends of the Theatre Royal and on general sale 21 June.
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Congratulations Alfie Lowes 🎉 our one millionth ticket holder to our pantomime since Danny & Clive began!
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Tune in to Lorraine tomorrow at 8.55am and catch Danny Mac talking about his role in @SunsetBlvdUK Playing 9 - 14 Oct
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Look @realshanerichie & @JessieWallaceUK are in rehearsal for The Perfect Murder - coming here 22-27 Feb. Book now!
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On #WorldTheatreDay we're thinking of friends and colleagues, the wonderful and talented people on and off stage who make the magic happen and everyone everywhere who loves theatre. We can't wait to get back to doing what we love the most. Until we can once again entertain you ❤
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Happy #LoveTheatreDay . We may be biased but we think it would be hard to find a more gorgeous building than this stunner!
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About last night. 🏳️🏴. WOW! That’s all we can say about the opening night of Gerry & Sewell! 🙌. The energy was off the charts, and our audience made it even more unforgettable. A huge shoutout to @worflags for setting the perfect vibe for this brilliant play! 🎭✨
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Our spectacular festive pantomime Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is now more accessible than ever! It will be beamed out for free to bedside TVs in more than 180 NHS hospitals in the UK this Christmas enabling those spending time in hospital over the festive season to watch!🎄
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One month to go before the world premiere of @benidormonstage!! The residents of the Solana may have drunk their last sangria on the small screen, but they start their stage journey with us on 7 Sep 2018 Get those shorts packed Kenneth!.🏝️🏝️🍹
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Grey Street got a sneak peak this afternoon. but for a real eye-full, book now for @FullMontyPlay. Today until Sat! 🍑👮🏻♂️
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What an honour 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻.
This afternoon we were joined onstage by a very special guest star making his @lesmisofficial debut! #LesMizTour @TheatreRoyalNew
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#TheSandman's King of Dreams #TomSturridge describes @neilhimself as 'the epitome of the storyteller' we couldn't agree more! Experience Neil Gaiman's spectacular storytelling live on stage with #OceanOnStage . 📅 Tue 11 – Sat 22 Jul '23.🎟️
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Now that our panto is over, we just wanted to say a huge THANK YOU to the cast, crew, visitor services & domestic teams and everyone working at the theatre who made it possible to put on our best show yet!
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FAB NEWS - we're celebrating being the 1st UK Theatre ever to get the @autism Autism Access Award. We're thrilled! http://t.co/mASSW68RUN.
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'The Ocean at the End of the Lane' opens in under 2 months! ⚡️. Prepare to be brave. 📅 Tue 11 – Sat 22 Jul.ℹ BSL and AD & Cap perfs available.🎟 🎭 @OceanOnStage @neilhimself @NationalTheatre
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'The Ocean at the End of the Lane' starring Charlie Brooks* is a five-star spectacular!. 📅 Tue 11 – Sat 22 Jul.ℹ BSL and AD & Cap perfs.🎟 🎭 @OceanOnStage @neilhimself @CharlieBrooks0 . *Charlie Brooks is scheduled to perform Tue 11 – Sat 15 Jul.
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Now that our panto is over, we just wanted to say a huge THANK YOU to the cast, crew, backstage team, visitor services and hospitality teams, everyone at the theatre and most importantly to you, our audiences. See you next year for 'Cinderella'! .
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From the imagination of best-selling author Neil Gaiman comes the National Theatre’s major new stage adaptation of 'The Ocean at the End of the Lane' 🌊. 📅 Tue 11 – Sat 22 Jul 2023.🎟 @Ocean_Wisdom @neilhimself
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'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs' is now in rehearsals! We can't wait for this fantastic bunch to join us in 3 weeks!🍎✨. Don't forget our two Relaxed Performances designed for families, children, those with disabilities or anyone who would prefer a relaxed environment!🎄
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#WorldTheatreDay sending❤️to everyone who loves theatre. We miss our beautiful building and look forward to sharing many happy times again 🎭
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Following a triumphant debut Newcastle Theatre Royal panto season, Joe McElderry will make a popular return in the festive spectacular 'Cinderella'. Having proved a firm favourite with audiences, Newcastle’s own Joe will join previously the announced comedy superstar.
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ICYMI - This year’s panto cast will see the favourites Danny Adams, Clive Webb and Chris Hayward joined by X Factor winner Joe McElderry, the return of Danny & Mick’s Mick Potts and musical theatre star Carole Stennett! 🎄
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Always a pleasure to see our Friends' patron @halfpennyjill hope you enjoyed #Cinderella @DannyAdams007
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We are extremely touched by the generosity of our customers who are very kindly donating a proportion of their ticket refunds and credit notes to the theatre. Thank you 🙏
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And our 2024/25 panto is. The Little Mermaid! 🧜♀️🦀🐟. Join Newcastle’s pantomime superstar Danny Adams and Theatre Royal favourites Clive Webb, Chris Hayward and Joe McElderry as they dive to the depths of the ocean in a brand-new pantomime spectacular!
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Happy Birthday to Joe McElderry, our Fairy Godfather! ✨😍🎉. We cannot wait to have him on our pantomime, 'Cinderella' this Christmas!. 📅 Tue 29 Nov – Sun 15 Jan .🎟 @joemcelderry91
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Happy Birthday to us! We turn 185 years young today✨🎂. Comment down below your favourite production you have seen in our wonderful building!🎭
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5 DAYS TO GO!🍎✨. We're excited. can you tell?. 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs' playing Tue 23 Nov – Sun 9 Jan, tickets
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Great news! We’ve secured funding for our flagship actor training programme @NTR_PROJECTA .Thank you to the Barbour Foundation, @PinkBoutiqueUK @sundayforsammy Trust ❤️
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Happy #WorldTheatreDay . Much love and a huge thank you to everyone who makes our beautiful theatre such a wonderful place for so many people to enjoy 🥰
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Just announced! @rickygervais at @cityh4ll Mon 5 June '17 with his Humanity show - tixs on sale Fri 24 Feb, 10am
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Happy Birthday Danny Adams! 🎉. Danny is a staple of our pantos and has been entertaining audiences here for 18 years! 😝. He will be returning to Newcastle Theatre Royal for his 19th year with another brand-new title, The Little Mermaid! 🧜♀️🦀. @DannyAdams007 @CirqueHilarious
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We are delighted to announce that Danny, Clive, Chris and Joe will be joined by street dance collective and BGT finalists, Flawless, comedian Mick Potts, and Oonagh Cox in the title role of 'Cinderella' ✨. 📅 Tue 29 Nov 22 – Sun 15 Jan 23.🎟
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Wishing you a very Merry Christmas from all at Newcastle Theatre Royal.
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GO, GO, GO!! Tickets on sale now ✨ . Be sure to read our ‘COVID-19 SECURE Booking Information’ and ‘Before & During Your Visit Guidelines’ on the Robin Hood web page - Happy Booking! 😁
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A pleasure to have two distinguished actors @ianmckellen #owenteale at our Inside View event #worldphotoday
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Happy New Year! Wishing everyone a happy, healthy and safe 2021. Thank you for all your support and well wishes - we hope to see you all very, very soon.
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OPENS TONIGHT!🍎✨😱😍. The wait is finally over!🎅. Why not treat yo 'elf this Christmas🧝♀️ with some tickets to see our pantomime 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs' playing from today until Sun 9 Jan, tickets
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Tickets on sale at 10am 🤩 We’re ready for some festive cheer! ✨
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'Peter Pan Goes Wrong' got off to an. interesting start in Newcastle last night 👀🏴☠️. @pangoeswrong @mischiefcomedy
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Only 26 days left to view Danny!!!! - If the pilot is viewed enough times then the show may get made into an entire series which will be filmed in Newcastle! @northernmedia Watch here:
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Were you there and did you spot him? An extra special treat for our @lesmisofficial audience this afternoon!.
This afternoon we were joined onstage by a very special guest star making his @lesmisofficial debut! #LesMizTour @TheatreRoyalNew
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Lovely seeing our gorgeous Friends’ Patron and ex-panto star @halfpennyjill after the show today 💖@DannyAdams007
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Happy Birthday to panto superstar Danny Adams! He's been making our audiences laugh out loud for 17 years and counting - and we wouldn't have it any other way! Have a great day Danny - and a well deserved rest 🎉🎁🎈. @DannyAdams007 @DannyandMick
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Some BTS of recording our new Pinocchio radio ad!🤣Listen out for it next week on Metro and Smooth!. 📅Tue 28 Nov – Sun 14 Jan.ℹ AD, CAP, BSL & Relaxed perfs.🎟 🎭 @XRoadsPantos @XRoads_Live @DannyAdams007 @joemcelderry91 @DannyandMick @CirqueHilarious
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We hope everyone has a great time tonight seeing Joe McElderry in Newcastle on his Freedom - The Music of George Michael tour! 🪩. We'll see Joe this Christmas for our panto, Cinderella! 😍. 📅 Tue 29 Nov '22 – Sun 15 Jan '23.🎟 @joemcelderry91
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Look who dropped in to see us today before their performance tonight @PerfMurder @realshanerichie @JessieWallaceUK
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✨ Celebrating 18 years at the Theatre Royal, Danny Adams stars as 'Pinocchio' in a spectacular brand new pantomime adventure making its premiere here in Newcastle! ✨
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When you wish upon a star, your dreams really do come true, because Pinocchio - the BRAND-NEW panto - opens in just two weeks!🤩✨. 📅 Tue 28 Nov – Sun 14 Jan .ℹ Accessible perfs available.🎟 🎭@joemcelderry91 @DannyAdams007 @ameliawalker__ @XRoads_Live
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The reviews are in!🍎✨. If you needed another reason to see our spectacular panto then why not take a look at what the critics say!. 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs' Playing until Sun 9 Jan, tickets 🎟️
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The Snowdogs have arrived! Don't they look adorable! Please feel free to share your @great_Snowdogs #selfies
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Day 1 of Pinocchio rehearsals is complete✅👃. The gang are happy to be back together again along with some new faces and a new script🎭. 📅Tue 28 Nov–Sun 14 Jan.ℹAccessible perfs available.🎟 🎭@joemcelderry91 @DannyAdams007 @ameliawalker__ @XRoads_Live
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Knee-high boots the length of the Theatre Royal? Yep - that would be our RED HOT new @KinkyBootsUK banners! Have you seen them yet?? #everybodysayYEAH
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#NewcastleGateshead is alive with a rich and vibrant mix of culture and we are so proud to play our part #GreatNorthExpo2018
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A big thankyou & goodbye to @TheBodyguardUK with @alexandramusic & @iamzoebirkett - we've loved having you guys here! http://t.co/c8Yc18Sy6B.
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Welcome to the amazingly talented @greasemusical company @louisalytton @DanielleHope26 @TomParker - you ARE the one we want!😍🎤#openingnight.
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Cancellation of performances: Up until 12 April initially, please see full statement on our website, thank you for your continued support.
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Back by popular demand!. Newcastle's very own Joe McElderry is set to make a triumphant panto return as Jiminy Cricket in a brand new adventure, Pinocchio!👃🦗. 📅Tue 28 Nov 23 – Sun 14 Jan 24.🎟 @joemcelderry91 @DannyAdams007 @DannyandMick @XRoadsPantos
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We’re delighted to be crowned the North East’s Most Welcoming Theatre! Thank you for your votes 🤗😘 #welcomingtheatre
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A HUGE Theatre Royal welcome to the cast and crew of @PeterJamesStage! We hope you have a wonderful week here with us in Geordieland #thehouseoncoldhill @mrjoemcfadden @OfficialRita @CharlieCl3m3nts We are very excited (and also a little scared!)🤗😱.
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Public booking for our brand-new 2024/25 pantomime, The Little Mermaid, is now open!🧜♀️. Book now for our fastest selling panto to date😍. 📅Tue 26 Nov '24–Sun 12 Jan '25.ℹAccessible perfs .🎟 🎭 @DannyAdams007 @joemcelderry91 @XRoadsPantos @XRoads_Live
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And just like that, our 2023/24 pantomime, is now closed!🤩. With 75 performances in 7 weeks and over 85,000 tickets sold, this has been our best panto YET!🎟. We want to say a HUGE thank you to everyone who came to see Pinocchio, as well as our wonderful cast, backstage team…
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It's finally here! 'Cinderella' opens today!🤩✨👠. Who's coming to see a performance today?. 📅 Tue 29 Nov '22 – Sun 15 Jan '23.🎟 @XRoads_Live @XRoadsPantos @DannyAdams007 @DannyandMick @flawlessUK @joemcelderry91 @kyloo88 @Berrimandawson @MHARRISON_ENT
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At 2pm this afternoon, 170,000 patients across 180 UK hospitals will see our panto for free from their hospital bed!
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Newcastle’s own Joe McElderry stars as Jiminy Cricket in our brand-new pantomime, Pinocchio! 🦗💚. Hear Joe tell us about the Relaxed Performances we have on offer. 📅 Sun 10 Dec & Wed 10 Jan .ℹ️ BSL and AD & CAP perfs available.🎟 🎭 @joemcelderry91
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✨ Just two weeks to go until our incredible panto 'Cinderella' opens! ✨. 📅 Tue 29 Nov '22 – Sun 15 Jan '23.🎟
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TONIGHT is our BSL performance of 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs'🍎✨. This will be signed by an interpreter who stands at the front of the stage, to one side, allowing audience members to view both the interpreter and the production. Info and tix -
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🎃 It's National Pumpkin Day! So why not treat yourself with tickets to see 'Cinderella'?! 🎃. 📅 Tue 29 Nov '22 – Sun 15 Jan '23.🎟
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ON THIS DAY in 2009, our very own Joe McElderry was crowned the winner of The X Factor! 👑🎤. Happy X Factor Anniversary, Joe! We are thrilled to have you with us in our Panto this Christmas! ❤️🎄
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These production images from 'Jesus Christ Superstar' have us SO excited for this stunning show to open next week! ⭐. 📅 Tue 26 – Sat 30 Sep.ℹ AD & CAP perf available.🎟 🎭 @JCSTheMusical @JulianClary
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Did you know Mary Poppins is the largest production on tour with a cast of 45, orchestra of 13 and technical team of 49? Opens 9 Sep-29 Oct.
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Just 4 days until 'Cinderella' opens! 😍✨. 📅 Tue 29 Nov 2022 – Sun 15 Jan 2023.🎟 @XRoads_Live @XRoadsPantos @DannyAdams007 @DannyandMick @CirqueHilarious @flawlessUK @joemcelderry91 @kyloo88 @Berrimandawson @MHARRISON_ENT
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