Newcastle
Regional Qualifier
12th-13th Jun 2027
Northern Stage, Newcastle upon Tyne
KEY INFORMATION
Welcome back to Northern Stage – we are thrilled to be returning to Newcastle for our second year! The Northeast has a huge heart and a legendary passion for the arts, and after seeing the staggering level of talent here in Year 1, coming back was an absolute no-brainer. Our expert industry panel watching every performance to provide tailored feedback and highlight artists for Industry Selects who will move on to the Grand Showcase.
THE VENUE
Northern Stage is the largest producing theatre company in the North East and a genuine powerhouse for culture. Located right in the city centre on the Newcastle University campus at Barras Bridge, it’s widely considered a European centre for the performing arts. We’ll be competing in "Stage One," their main house, which offers a large-scale professional performance space and seats roughly 450 people. This venue is modern, vibrant, and the perfect stage for the incredible talent coming out of the region.
DIRECTIONS
Northern Stage, Newcastle upon Tyne
Northern Stage, Barras Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 7RH
Walking There
Northern Stage is located right in the city centre on the Newcastle University campus. It faces the Kings Road/Barras Bridge junction and is directly opposite the Newcastle University Student Union. It’s just a two-minute walk from the Haymarket area.
Public Transport
The venue has excellent transport links. It’s a two-minute walk from both Haymarket Metro Station and Haymarket Bus Station. If you're arriving by train into Newcastle Central Station, it’s a quick ten-minute walk up Grainger Street or just two stops on the Metro to Haymarket.
Car & Parking
There is no public parking on the university campus itself. We recommend using the nearby multi-storey car park at the Civic Centre (accessible via Sandyford Road) or the street parking on Claremont Road near the Great North Museum.
Meet the Industry Panel
Watch this space for more information coming soon...
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