Q. What are Northern Stage's aims and objectives?

A. Northern Stage has a Mission Statement which exists to offer the North East world class theatrical experiences:

Northern Stage makes ambitious, intelligent, enjoyable theatre.

We do this by:

• producing new work for adults, children and families at our home in Newcastle and on tour around the UK
• collaborating with the most inventive regional, national and international theatre and dance companies and artists to present and celebrate their work
• encouraging and supporting audiences to take a risk with us
• creating the conditions for emerging and established theatre makers to develop their work
• inviting people of all backgrounds and ages to make theatre with us

Q. How many people are employed by Northern Stage at any one time?

A. Over 40, but with touring companies coming in and out, the numbers fluctuate regularly.

Q. How many different venues do you have at Northern Stage and what are the maximum seating capacities?

A. We have three performance spaces at Northern Stage. Stage 1 has a seating capacity of 447, Stage 2 160 and Stage 3 80-90, depending on the nature of the event. In addition, Stage 1 and 2 can combine to form one epic space with a seating capacity of up to 600.

Q. What sorts of productions does Northern Stage put on?

A. We aim to provide daring, intelligent and imaginitive theatre which spans all genres. For example, this season you can see modern dance, international drama and family shows, as well as poetry, comedy and a musical.

Q. What is the history of Northern Stage?

A. The theatre was built in 1970 and has been through quite a few changes since then.  We've just celebrated our 40th birthday. To take a look at the 40 ways in which we celebrated please visit www.northernstages.com/