The Shows to Book Now at Newcastle Theatre Royal
These new-season shows are on sale now at Newcastle Theatre Royal
Drama lovers are in for a treat with The Anastasia File (Tuesday 15th–Saturday 19th September), a thrilling, moving drama based on the true story of Anne Manahan whose 30-year battle for recognition as the last surviving Romanov was one of the most popular historical mysteries of the 20th century. Agatha Christie’s The Hollow (Tuesday 10th–Saturday 14th November) offers a masterclass in suspense from the Queen of Crime. Filled with twists, secrets and sharp social observation, audiences can join renowned detective Hercule Poirot as he navigates a treacherous web of desire, jealousy and betrayal.
Newcastle Theatre Royal also continues its commitment to nurturing the next generation of North East talent through Project A, its full-time, year-long actor training programme for young people aged 18–25. Audiences will have the opportunity to celebrate the region’s rising stars when Project A participants present their end-of-year production POSH by Laura Wade (Tuesday 7th–Friday 11th July), a sharp, satirical drama that follows the boys of the Riot Club as they have their annual dinner in the private dining room of an Oxford pub.
Opera returns in spectacular style as Opera North brings a stunning quartet of productions to the Theatre Royal stage. Audiences can experience the passion and tragedy of Rigoletto (Wednesday 4th and Friday 6th November) in Femi Elufowoju Jr’s bold, award-winning production, and the sweeping romance of Eugene Onegin (Saturday 7th November) in Tchaikovsky’s profoundly moving study of love and loss. Alessandro Talevi’s eclectic, time-travelling production of Don Giovanni (Wednesday 10th and Friday 12th March 2027) brings a fresh perspective to Mozart’s darkest, craziest opera. Finally, the powerful contemporary opera Dead Man Walking (Saturday 13th March 2027) from Jake Heggie, based on the Oscar-winning film of the same name, follows a death row inmate in his final days. Together, they showcase Opera North’s renowned artistry and storytelling at its finest.
Dance audiences can look forward to a magical reimagining of a classic as Matthew Bourne’s Cinderella (Tuesday 20th April–Saturday 1st May 2027) takes to the stage, blending breathtaking choreography with cinematic storytelling in his signature style. Returning to mark the 30th anniversary of one of New Adventures’ most popular and beloved productions, audiences can experience a thrilling and evocative love story set in London during the Second World War.
Musical theatre fans can also look forward to the electrifying Grease (Monday 10th–Saturday 15th May 2027) as this timeless high-school romance, packed with iconic songs, returns to Newcastle, promising a feel-good night of nostalgia and high energy.
Two major additional productions also join the programme, the Olivier Award-winning comedy A Christmas Carol Goes Wrong (Tuesday 23rd–Saturday 27th February 2027) delivers chaos and laugh-out-loud mayhem from the creators of The Play That Goes Wrong. Following a sold-out run at London’s Apollo Theatre, don’t miss this disastrous take on the much-loved classic Ebenezer Scrooge.
Meanwhile, the smash-hit musical Everybody’s Talking About Jamie arrives (Monday 19th–Saturday 24th July 2027) and tells the inspiring true story of a teenager chasing his dreams against the odds. This funny, outrageous, touching musical sensation is perfect for the whole family and not to be missed!
This new season reflects the breadth and brilliance of live performance today, bringing together internationally-acclaimed opera and dance, gripping drama, and crowd-pleasing musicals. Newcastle Theatre Royal’s programme showcases a rich diversity of work, offering something for everyone, and promises another extraordinary year for audiences in the North East.
