Theatre Royal Newcastle
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Opened in February 1837, the Grade I listed Theatre Royal remains one of the most historic, cultural landmarks in the country and continues to dominate the heart of Newcastle’s Grainger Town. The Theatre Royal is one of the most famous theatres in the country and in its 170 year history has played host to the biggest names in dance, drama, music and comedy.
The Theatre Royal presents over 380 performances to over 300,000 people each year and is the regional home of the Royal Shakespeare Company, the National Theatre, Opera North and Rambert Dance Company. Its status and reputation as one of the finest theatres in the UK ensures it is a key date in the touring calendar of some of the world’s leading theatre companies; performances include the biggest and brightest West End musicals, thought provoking drama from the world’s leading playwrights, contemporary dance from internationally acclaimed choreographers - not to mention the North’s favourite pantomime, attracting more than 70,000 people.
It is the Theatre Royal’s aim to deliver performances that will inspire, challenge and above all entertain.
The Theatre Royal presents over 380 performances to over 300,000 people each year and is the regional home of the Royal Shakespeare Company, the National Theatre, Opera North and Rambert Dance Company. Its status and reputation as one of the finest theatres in the UK ensures it is a key date in the touring calendar of some of the world’s leading theatre companies; performances include the biggest and brightest West End musicals, thought provoking drama from the world’s leading playwrights, contemporary dance from internationally acclaimed choreographers - not to mention the North’s favourite pantomime, attracting more than 70,000 people.
It is the Theatre Royal’s aim to deliver performances that will inspire, challenge and above all entertain.
Connected Mandy members:
Heather Judge
Wardrobe Manager- 2021, Mamma Mia/Scottish Ballet, Dresser
- 2019, Motown/Les Miserables/We Will Rock You/The Bodyguard, Dresser
- 2021, Mamma Mia/Scottish Ballet, Dresser
Joshua Simpson
Actor- 2019, The Shape of Things, Adam
- 2019, Richard III, Richard
- 2019, Lunch, MAN
- 2019, The Shape of Things, Adam
Cameron Turnbull
Sound Engineer- 2018, Young Frankenstein UK Tour, Lighting Crew
- 2017, Blood Brothers UK Tour, Followspot Operator
- 2017, Red Shoes UK Tour, Get Out Crew
- 2018, Young Frankenstein UK Tour, Lighting Crew
Katie Wright
Drama Facilitator- 2018, General, Bar Staff
- 2018, General, Bar Staff
Roxanne Major
Dresser- 2017, The Red Shoes, Wig Dresser
- 2017, The Red Shoes, Wig Dresser
Roxanne Major
Wardrobe Assistant- 2017, The Red Shoes, Wig Dresser
- 2017, The Red Shoes, Wig Dresser
Paul Rylance
Carpenter- 2016, All, Casual Stage/LX
- 2016, All, Casual Stage/LX
Meryl Hespel
Studio Assistant- 2014, Various productions, Lighting desk operator, followspot operator, stage lx, stage pyro
- 2014, Various productions, Lighting desk operator, followspot operator, stage lx, stage pyro
Joseph Wailes
Assistant Stage Manager- 2013, Jekyll & Hyde, Followspot Operator
- 2013, Jekyll & Hyde, Followspot Operator
Emma Lyons
Project Manager- 2013, All productions, Stage and Lighting Technicain
- 2013, All productions, Stage and Lighting Technicain
Kate Hamilton
Costume Designer- 2012, Create a Play in a Week, Costume and puppet designer/maker
- 2012, Create a Play in a Week, Costume and puppet designer/maker
Joanna Holden
Actor- 2012, Birthday Blaze, Macbeth Witch 3
- 2012, Birthday Blaze, Macbeth Witch 3
Amanda Hillhouse
Company Stage Manager- 2012, 175 Birthday Gala, Show Caller
- 2012, 175 Birthday Gala, Show Caller
Michael Byrne
Box Office Manager / Supervisor- 2011, Various Theatre, Front of House
- 2011, Various Theatre, Front of House
Jennifer Haynes
Dancer- 2011, Shaken And Bounced, Nikki
- 2011, Shaken And Bounced, Nikki
Natalie Norman
Production Manager- 2011, Newcastle Theatre royal, Stage crew (casual)
- 2011, Newcastle Theatre royal, Stage crew (casual)
Charlotte Woods
Technical Stage Manager- 2011, Learning Department, Volunteer Assistant
- 2011, Human Resources, Assistant Administrator - Part time
- 2011, Learning Department, Volunteer Assistant
Jenny Haynes
Actor- 2010, Fight Night, Donna
- 2010, Shaken and Bounced, Nikki
- 2010, Fight Night, Donna
Emma Kaye - Hudson
Actor- 2010, Seconds Out, Various
- 2010, Seconds Out, Various
Jamie Birkett
Actor- 2010, North east meets West end, Lead soloist
- 2010, North east meets West end, Lead soloist
Alternative Company Names
- Newcastle Theatre Royal Friends
- Newcastle Theatre Royal