Accessibility

We are very proud that Northern Stage is a fully accessible building.

Getting to Northern Stage
Located on the University of Newcastle campus, Northern Stage can be accessed from either Claremont Road (opposite the Great North Museum: Hancock) or from the ramp off Barras Bridge (opposite Newcastle Civic Centre).

Building Access
There are two entrances to the theatre

 Kings Road Entrance  Main Entrance

 1. Kings Road Entrance
(this is the taxi drop-off/
collection point)

2. 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. The theatre has three lifts providing access to all parts of the building, including the accessible WCs, baby changing facilities, stages 2 & 3 and the backstage area.

Box Office

At Box Office you can request:

* Large Print brochures and synopses for most shows
* Headsets for assisted listening
* Audio described brochures and programmes

Wheelchair Access There are five wheelchair positions in Stage 1, two positions in Stage 2 and all seats are removeable in Stage 3.
Wheelchair WC Accessible WCs in Stage 3 and Stage 2 lower entrance lobby.
Guide Dogs Welcome Guide, hearing and all working dogs are welcome throughout the building.
Induction Loop Available Induction loop system in all public spaces, and an infra-red system in all three stages.
Information One free ticket for the assistant of a disabled person who is not able to attend unaccompanied.


We offer a range of methods to assist in your enjoyment of shows at Northern Stage. Look for the following symbols on individual show pages of the website, on our brochure or ask our box office for details.

British Sign Language Performances British Sign Language Intepreted performance
(Sign language interpreted performance for Deaf BSL users)
Audio Described Performances Audio Described performance
(Live commentary via personal headphones for blind or partially sighted patrons)
Captioned Performances

Captioned performance
(English text displayed on a unit for deaf or hard of hearing patrons)


Get in touch with the Sales Team so that we can do everything possible to help plan your visit.

Phone on 0191 230 5151
Fax on 0191 261 8093
Email info@northernstage.co.uk

If you have any comments about our access facilities, or would like to send any feedback about your visit to Northern Stage, please email John Disley at jdisley@northernstage.co.uk  

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Close The Coalhouse Door

Accessible performances for Close The Coalhouse Door will take place on the following dates:

Signed Performance  BSL Performances
 Thu 26 Apr, 7.30pm
Captioned Performance

 Captioned Performance
 Thu 3 May, 7.30pm

Audio Described Performance  Audio Described 
 Sat 5 May, 2pm
Touch Tour  Touch Tour
 Sat 5 May, 12.30pm


If you have any other accessibility requirements, please contact John Disley, Front of House Manager on jdisley@northernstage.co.uk