The Welcome Project
We would love to welcome your community group to our theatre.
We want as many people as possible to come and be inspired and entertained by the beautiful shows on our stages, so we’re making it easier for community groups to come and do just that.
Do you work with groups of young people?
Do you support groups of people who have recently moved to the UK?
Do you run a community choir?
Do you support adults who identify as having a disability?
Are you a member of a grass roots sports team?
Do you volunteer for a local charity?
Whatever group you’re a part of, you’re invited to Northern Stage as part of our Welcome Project.
For community groups of 10 or more people we can offer:
* Heavily discounted tickets to shows
* A behind the scenes tour of our theatre
* A dedicated space for your group to meet before or after the show
These are just suggestions, please talk to us about what would make it easier for your group to enjoy a visit to Northern Stage. We’d love to build a relationship with you.
We’d particularly like to meet groups from South Tyneside, Northumberland and County Durham but EVERYONE is invited to the Welcome Project!
Email welcome@northernstage.co.uk or call us on 0191 230 5151
There are two entrances to the theatre, Kings Road Entrance (this is the taxi drop-off/collection point) and the Main Entrance.
Both level entrances have automated doors. These lead into the foyer area where you will find the Restaurant, Bar, Box Office and entrances to Stages 1, 2 and 3.
STEP FREE ACCESS
Northern Stage is fully accessible. The theatre has three lifts providing access to all parts of the building, including the accessible toilets, baby changing facilities, stages 2 & 3 and the backstage area. Buggy parking is available
WHEELCHAIR SPACES
There are five wheelchair positions in Stage 1, two positions in Stage 2 and all seats are removeable in Stage 3.
TOILETS
We have a Changing Places toilet in the Stage 1 lobby and accessible toilets in Stage 3 and Stage 2 lower entrance lobby. Gender neutral toilets are situated in the Stage 2 lower entrance lobby.
HEARING ENHANCEMENT
Induction loop system in all public spaces, and an infra-red system in all three stages. (In Stage 1 the induction loop is best covered in rows E – L).
ASSISTANCE
One free ticket for the assistant of a disabled person who is not able to attend unaccompanied.
BOOKING COMPANION SEATING
To book a free ticket for a wheelchair companion or an assistant, contact our Box Office on 0191 230 5151, via email at boxoffice@northernstage.co.uk or by visiting our Box Office in person.
GUIDE DOGS
Guide, hearing and all working dogs are welcome here.
SEAT ACCESSIBILITY
Stage 1: Seats are 43 cm wide, 41cm deep, with 46cm between arm rests. The aisleway is 51cm deep from the seat back. Arm rests cannot be removed.
Stage 2: Seats are 40cm wide, 41cm deep. The aisleway is 64cm deep from the seat back. There are no arm rests.
Our seats are rated to British Standards at installation and are guaranteed to hold up to 110kg.
More Information
To discuss any access needs, take a look at our access page or please call our Box Office on 0191 230 5151.