The perfect ingredients!
Friends save 20% with the most generous Friends scheme in the UK and the largest arts membership scheme in the region with over 6,000 members.
You can enjoy….. 20% off Theatre Royal tickets*….. 20% off drinks at Theatre Royal bars**….. Priority booking ahead of the public ….. Free ticket exchange or credit note***….. Friends newsletter each season ….. Book online with your discount ….. and much, much more!
Individual membership
£45 (£37 for concessions) for 1 year
1 ticket discount per production*, Individual discount in foyer bars, Individual membership card, priority mailing to nominated address.
Concessions are available for over 60s, students, unwaged and under 18.
Joint membership
£75 (£65 for concessions) for 1 year
2 ticket discounts per production*, Joint discount in foyer bars, joint membership card, priority mailing to nominated address.
Concessions are available for over 60s, students, unwaged and under 18.
Joint mixed membership
£70 (2 people one full price & one concession) for 1 year
2 ticket discounts per production*, Joint discount in foyer bars, joint membership card, priority mailing to nominated address.
Concessions are available for over 60s, students, unwaged and under 18.
Friends Inside View - Drop The Dead Donkey
Sat 25 May 2024
Theatre Tour
Wed 29 May 2024
Friends Inside View - Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Sat 8 Jun 2024
Wooler Ad Gefrin Day Trip
Mon 22 Jul 2024
Friends AGM 2024
Sat 3 Aug 2024
Friends Inside View - Come From Away
Sat 10 Aug 2024
Friends Inside View - 101 Dalmatians: The Musical
Sat 31 Aug 2024
Cathedral Tour & Afternoon Tea
Sat 14 Sep 2024
Friends Inside View - Pride & Prejudice* (*sort of)
Sat 21 Sep 2024
Friends Inside View - Bonnie & Clyde
Sat 5 Oct 2024
Friends Inside View - Chicago
Sat 2 Nov 2024
With tantalising tales, lustrous love stories, magical musicals, daring dramas and much, much more, you’ll find something for everyone in our new Summer 24 brochure!
Enjoy your latest copy of our Friends’ newsletter – packed with all the latest news and exclusive events for Friends of the Theatre Royal.
Matcham’s Numbers is a prize draw that raises funds for the Theatre Royal and gives those taking part the chance to win a monthly cash prize.
For just £12.00 per year you can be in with the chance of winning, please email membership@theatreroyal.co.uk if you would like to take part.
Congratulations to our winners!
2023
January 345 Mrs J Jarvis
February 362 Mr J Herdman
March 389 Mrs T Newman
April 220 Miss PA Tomlinson
May 208 Mrs J Svenson
June 396 Mr M Sugden
July 396 M Sugden
August 340 H Johnson
September 267 C Ainslie
October 188 B Keegan
November 306 Mrs Brough
December 346 Mrs O Kennedy
2024
January 220 PA Tomlinson
February 301 Y Richardson
All winners will be notified by post. Good Luck to everyone taking part in future draws!
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Friends Terms and Conditions
* Friends’ discount available on Superseats and price bands 1-4 only (exceptions apply). Occasionally there may be shows where the ticket discount will be less than 20% (for Opera North the discount is 10%) or not apply at all. ** 20% off drinks for Friends – applies only to the Friend’s drink and excludes promotional offers. Only available at Theatre Royal theatre bars and not available in Dat Bar. ***Friends of the Newcastle Theatre Royal can receive a credit note up to 24 hours before the performance. Customers have a 14-day cooling off period if you have booked via our website or over the phone. Please see full Friends Terms and Conditions for more details