Patti Boo Rae
Patti Boo Rae is the rootinest tootinest cowgirl east of the Atlantic; the Northeast’s premiere southern songstress; the Annie Oakley of drag. Since 2022, Patti has been dazzling audiences with her vocals and unique brand of cuntry-western cabaret. No two Patti shows are alike, but one thing’s for sure: you’re in for a wild ride.

Joseph Bell

Joseph Bell, a proud queer voice from Newcastle Upon Tyne, began his musical journey with a degree in Pop Music. However freshly out of university a rare condition caused significant hearing loss, threatening his career. Faced with this challenge, Joseph contemplated giving up but found hope and resilience through introspection, digging deep and carrying on with his passion.

Influenced by Luther Vandross, Kate Bush, and Jessie Ware, Joseph discovered his unique sound, blending house, soul, and synth pop. His music narrates his journey of overcoming adversity and evolving creatively. Each note and lyric represents healing and celebration, inviting listeners to join his continuous journey of discovery and expression.

Tito Bone

Tito Bone is your average blind, non-binary, bisexual drag king who just wants you to smell the world through their nose, ya know? They are a true triple threat: they sing, dad dance, and audio describe, all while wearing large amounts of eco glitter. Tito’s mission is simple: to entertain the masses through socratic irony and political satire. They also strive to prove that making accessible art is the epitome of cool. Tito Bone shares a body with Amelia Lander-Cavallo, a multi-disciplinary artist and one half of Quiplash (@quiplashlondon) – a queer, crip (quip) performance project that is taking space for Deaf and disabled people across the LGBTQQIA+ spectrum.

Tiny Temper

Tiny Temper is a Drag King, Host and Performer from Newcastle, based in Middlesbrough. Tiny Temper is known for creating camp, silly, satirical drag numbers that incorporate lipsync, physical comedy and elements of clowning. Tiny might be short in stature, but he’s large in life and excited to bring Drag King history to Northern Stage.

Stevie Wonderful

Stevie Wonderful aka Fiona King is a Black Queer Disabled artist and first ever “King of the Castle” Drag King. Work as a Stevie Wonder impersonator called Stevie Wonderful, they sing, host and entertain across a variety of settings including Pride Events, AGMs and celebrations.

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.

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