The Shows to Book Now at Newcastle Theatre Royal for 2026
Get ready for a sensational season of unmissable theatre as a dazzling line-up of new shows goes on sale at Newcastle Theatre Royal
Based on the award-winning film starring Reese Witherspoon, Legally Blonde (Tuesday 12th–Sunday 17th May 2026) follows Elle Woods on her journey from it-girl fashionista to legal ace at Harvard Law School, all in the name of love. It’s the ultimate feel-good rom-com musical!
Operation Mincemeat (Monday 22nd–Saturday 27th June 2026) is the fast-paced, hilarious and unbelievable true story of the twisted secret mission that won us World War II. Bursting at the seams with the kind of chaos you couldn’t invent, the question is: how did a dead body, a fake love letter, and-of all people-Ian Fleming come together to wrong-foot Hitler? London’s biggest hit with 77 Five-Star reviews is not to be missed on its first ever UK tour.
Two of the country’s biggest bands release singles on the same day in 1995, commencing the battle of Britpop. On one side, clean-cut, art-school intellectuals from the South. On the other: raw and unapologetic lads from the North. Rivalries flare and friendships fracture in The Battle (Tuesday 7th–Saturday 11th July 2026), which will be performed at Newcastle Theatre Royal ahead of its West End run.
The award-winning smash-hit musical The Bodyguard (Monday 27th July–Saturday 1st August 2026) is returning to Newcastle and will star Adam Garcia as former Secret Service agent turned bodyguard, Frank Farmer. The Bodyguard features a whole host of irresistible classics including Queen of the Night, I Have Nothing, Million Dollar Bill, I Wanna Dance With Somebody and one of the greatest hit songs of all time – I Will Always Love You.
The perfect treat for the whole family, Mrs. Doubtfire (Wednesday 23rd September–Sunday 11th October 2026) has all the hilarious moments you love from the film, plus fabulous new songs and dazzling dance numbers! Out-of-work actor Daniel will do anything for his kids. After losing custody in a messy divorce, he creates the alter ego of Scottish nanny Euphegenia Doubtfire in a desperate attempt to stay in their lives. As his new character takes on a life of its own, Mrs. Doubtfire teaches Daniel more than he bargained for about how to be a father…
