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.
ADVANTAGE MEMBERSHIP
Priority booking?
You can’t say Pharaoh than that!
Advantage membership
£12 for 1 year (Advantage is our introductory membership offer).
Priority Booking ahead of the public and after Friends, Free ticket exchange or credit voucher up to 24 hours before a performance commences upon return of tickets (6+ tickets are at the discretion of the Box Office Manager).
Upgrade your membership
If at any time you wish to upgrade to a Friends Membership, your Advantage Membership fee will be deducted from your Friends Membership – so Advantage Membership is effectively free when you join the Friends!
Get in touch
You can also join when you book your tickets in person or on the phone. For further information, to join without booking tickets or to be sent a copy of the membership leaflet please call 0191 244 2511 or email membership@theatreroyal.co.uk
Friends Inside View - Blood Brothers
Sat 3 Feb 2024
Teatime Talk - Ross Proudfoot
Tue 20 Feb 2024
Friends Inside View - The Full Monty
Sat 2 Mar 2024
Friends Inside View - Edward Scissorhands
Sat 6 Apr 2024
Friends Talk - Chris Wood
Fri 12 Apr 2024
Celebrating Shakespeare
Sat 20 Apr 2024
From marvellous musicals to breathtaking ballets, our latest brochure is jam-packed with stunning shows!
Enjoy your latest copy of our Friends’ newsletter – full of the latest news, exclusive interviews and not-to-be-missed offers!
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 MATCHAM’S NUMBERS winners!
2022
September 353 Mrs J Anderson
October 357 Mrs P Hillicks
November 325 Mr C Rawlings
December 335 Ms SJ Dyke
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
All winners will be notified by post. Good Luck to everyone taking part in future draws!
Who wants great groups discounts?
Groups enjoy more!
Group bookings make your Theatre experience that little bit easier.
Don't save it for a rainy day!
Business members entertain in style.
Delight and network clients with the best seats for the biggest shows.
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