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Tyne Theatre & Opera House

Description: Address: 108 Westgate Road / Newcastle-upon-Tyne / NE1 4AF / England

Newest Review: ... There are four levels of seating: stalls, grand circle, upper circle and gallery which seat 1100 people altogether. The seats are covered with a royal blue velvet material which looks quite regal. The view is best from the grand circle and the trek to the gallery should not be attempted by the elderly or those with health problems. There are bars on every floor -which sell refreshments, ... more

... sweets, crisps and popcorn - although these are not always open, depending on the capacity. It is best to ask on entering if this is the case - as the staircases can be exhausting! The central stage, one of the finest examples of an old working Victorian sta...more

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Tyne Theatre & Opera House: Journal Tyne Theatre (462 words)
by - written on 22/10/08 (Very useful, 32 readings)
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The Journal Tyne Theatre, as it is now called since being sponsored by the local paper in 2004, is a very old building and is Grade One Listed meaning no rennovations of any kind can be undertaken inside. The conditions of the furnishings, therefore, is a little bit shabby and run-down. There is also a make-shift ramp installed in the central corridor by the bar for disabled wheelchair users which is ridiculously steep. The carpets adorning the auditorium are a little musty and dirty too and are hideously mismatched. Despite these problems the theatre has a antique style charm about it. There are four levels of seating: stalls, grand circle, upper circle and ... Read the complete review