The Tyne Theatre and the Opera House (trading as the Mill Volvo Tyne Theatre) is a Grade I listed building with key elements of outstanding national importance including the lavish auditorium and wooden stage machinery. One of the only about twenty-three Grade One listed theatres in Great Britain, the theatre is also located within the boundary of the Hadrians Wall Worlds Heritage Sites.
The Theatre is significant on a number of levels; from technological, artistic and creative innovation of the machinery, its restoration and the skill of its restorers; to the architectural design and artistic quality of the interior and exterior; influence of local through to nationally important architects; association with important historical figures in Newcastle; and international stars of the stage and screen. The place is hugely important socially to the community of Newcastle,being a continuously operational theatre and cinema (with exception of a few years - 197-77) during its life and a hub of entertainment and social interaction.
The Tyne Theatre & Opera House offers the best in Music, Comedy & Theatre. The Theatre itself is a Grade 1 listed building rated in the 4% of listed buildings by English Heritage and has been afforded a three star rating, the highest available, by the Theatres Trust, branded as " a very fine theatre of the highest theatrical and architectural quality".
The importance of the architectural and theatrical heritage of the building is also recognised by The Association of Historic Theatres in Europe and OISTAT (the International Organisation of Scenographers, Theatres Technicians and Architects). The Tyne Theatre and Opera House Preservation Trust became the freehold owner of the building in 2008.
Located in the centre of Newcastle, the Tyne Theatre & Opera House is easily accessible by the city's varied public transport systems. There is a choice of off-street parking nearby and a wealth of restaurants, shops, hotels & local amenities.
The Tyne Theatre & Opera House offers the best in Music, Comedy & Theatre. The Theatre itself is a Grade 1 listed building rated in the 4% of listed buildings by English Heritage and has been afforded a three star rating, the highest available, by the Theatres Trust, branded as " a very fine theatre of the highest theatrical and architectural quality".
The importance of the architectural and theatrical heritage of the building is also recognised by The Association of Historic Theatres in Europe and OISTAT (the International Organisation of Scenographers, Theatres Technicians and Architects). The Tyne Theatre and Opera House Preservation Trust became the freehold owner of the building in 2008.
Located in the centre of Newcastle, the Tyne Theatre & Opera House is easily accessible by the city's varied public transport systems. There is a choice of off-street parking nearby and a wealth of restaurants, shops, hotels & local amenities.
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