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Gemma Whelan, Adele James and Rhiannon Clements in red dresses against a red backdrop. White text reads Underdog The Other Other Brontë.

Underdog Wraparound Events

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Overview

Join us as we celebrate the lives and legacies of the Brontë sisters, whose work blazed a trail in English Literature – breaking down barriers and forcing a space for themselves in a system built to exclude them.

You can enjoy a series of events surrounding and celebrating Underdog: The Other Other Brontë, which we’ve co-produced with National Theatre, running from 7 to 22 June.

Events

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Northern Stage Hire

The Actors Forge

Stage 2
Young people on stage with fake swords.

RSC Playmaking Festival: Much Ado About Nothing

Stage 1

Saraswati: An Observer Best Debut Novel of 2025

Stage 2

Northern Stage Pride Pub Quiz

Northern Stage
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Northern Stage Hire

Elemental

Stage 1
Text reads
Northern Stage Hire

Adam Kay: A Particularly Nasty Case

Stage 1
Learn More Sold Out

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.

More Access Information