The Welcome Project
Northern Stage is a leading force in making the North East a great place to create, watch and take part in theatre.
We are a theatre that welcomes everyone. We are committed to celebrating difference, advancing inclusion, strengthening communities and using theatre as a force for positive change in the world.
We invite you and your communities to discover our Welcome Project through creative engagement and learning opportunities throughout the year.
What we offer
Creative Learning Programmes
Unleash your creativity and explore the transformative power of the theatre and the performing arts through a wide range of learning programmes tailored to your community.
Community Tickets
Through our Pay It Forward scheme, Northern Stage is able to offer discounted or subsidised tickets to selected theatre shows and creative activities to community members who would not otherwise be able to attend due to financial barriers they may be facing.
Community Engagement and Participation
Situated at the heart of the University of Newcastle campus, Northern Stage is a dynamic theatre and cultural hub that connects a broad range of communities and audiences.
Through The Welcome Project, we actively seek to become a welcoming social and artistic space for diverse communities.
International Student Engagement
Northern Stage collaborates with the University of Newcastle to create internship opportunities for international students to gain their first work experience in the UK and prepare for their future as graduates.
Stay in touch
Contact us if you are interested in exploring ways to connect your community group with Northern Stage or supporting the work we do with communities.
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.