Access at Northern Stage

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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). See a map and info on public transport.

Building Access

There are two entrances to the theatre Kings Road Entrance (this is the taxi drop-off/collection point) and the 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 toilets, baby changing facilities, stages 2 & 3 and the backstage area.

Box Office

At Box Office you can request:

• Large Print brochures
• Headsets for assisted listening

Audio described brochures

	There are five wheelchair positions in Stage 1, two positions in Stage 2 and all seats are removeable in Stage 3.
	Accessible toilets in Stage 3 and Stage 2 lower entrance lobby.
	Guide, hearing and all working dogs are welcome here
	Induction loop system in all public spaces, and an infra-red system in all three stages. (In Stage 1 the induction loop is best covered in rows E – L)
	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 Interpreted performance (Sign language interpreted performance for Deaf BSL users)
	Audio Described performance (Live commentary via headphones for blind or partially sighted patrons)
	Captioned performance (English text displayed on a unit for deaf or hard of hearing patrons. For best visibility in Stage 1 we would advise rows E – L, anywhere in Stage 2 is fine.)
	Touch Tour (Tour of the set before the show for our visually impaired customers)
	Relaxed Performance To welcome audiences with learning disabilities, sensory or communication differences

Upcoming access performances at Northern Stage:

	The Three Bears at Christmas — ALL performances are relaxed
	A Christmas Carol — Fri 14 Dec, 7pm
	A Christmas Carol — Tue 18 Dec, 10am (Caroline Ryan)
	The Three Bears at Christmas — Fri 28 Dec, 1.30pm (Faye Alvi)
	A Christmas Carol —  Fri 28 Dec, 2pm
	A Christmas Carol — Sat 29 Dec, 2pm
	A Christmas Carol — Thu 3 Jan, 2pm (Touch tours are usually 1hr30 mins before the performance start time)
	What The Moon Saw — Fri 22 Feb, 1.30pm
	Wonderland - Tue 5 Mar, 7.30pm
	Wonderland - Wed 6 Mar, 7.30pm
	Wonderland - Sat 9 Mar, 2pm (Touch tours are usually 1hr30 mins before the performance start time)
	The Shape of the Pain - Fri 5 Apr, 7.45pm (Touch tours are usually 1hr30 mins before the performance start time)
	Where Do We Belong? - Fri 26 Apr, 7.45pm
	Noughts and Crosses - Sat 11 May, 2pm
	The Tin Foil Astronaut - ALL performances are relaxed
	A Thousand Splendid Suns - Tue 11 Jun, 7.30pm (Touch tours are usually 1hr30 mins before the performance start time)
	A Thousand Splendid Suns - Thu 13 Jun, 7.30pm
	joey - ALL performances are in English and British Sign Language.
	A Thousand Splendid Suns - Sat 15 Jun, 2.30pm