TERMS AND CONDITIONS

CONSIDERATION FOR OTHERS

• Newcastle Theatre Royal Trust reserves the right to ask anyone causing a disturbance, to other customers, to staff or the performance, to leave the venue.
• In support of the Equality Act 2010 customers with learning disabilities who do not use expressive or receptive language techniques will not be asked to leave a performance due to any behaviour that is a direct result of their disability. Staff will offer and provide support where possible and a break out space is available should it be required.

• The use of mobile phones, cameras and any form of recording equipment is strictly prohibited anywhere in the auditorium/hall.

• Children, school parties, youth groups and those in need of special care are the responsibility of their parents, guardians, teachers and personal assistant (carers) who must ensure appropriate behaviour is followed in the venue. 

YOUR SAFETY/SECURITY

• We take the safety of both our venues very seriously and we want customers to feel confident to attend and enjoy live events. We will always be vigilant, and customers may notice that entering our venues may take a little more time to allow for bag searches and heightened security measures.

• Every customer entering the venue must be in the possession of a valid ticket. Customers are requested to ensure that all members of their party are in procession of a valid ticket to gain entry.

• All entry constitutes consent to search.

• Bag checks and searches are in operation.

• Bag restrictions are in operation. There is no bag storage at City Hall or Theatre Royal and the customer is strictly prohibited from bringing backpacks, holdalls, luggage, computer bags and laptops. Customers will be refused entry. 

• Wrapped items such as Christmas presents will be un-wrapped and the contents checked by our staff to ensure no prohibited items are taken into the venue.

• Adjustments will be made for those with medical requirements and/or special needs and customers should contact the venue in advance regarding required adjustments.

• Lasers/knives/sharp items/fireworks/flares/smoke bombs/items which could be used as weapons will be confiscated and may result in admission refused.

• Balloons, confetti canons and flags are not permitted inside the venue.

• Please keep personal items with you at all times. Newcastle Theatre Royal Trust cannot accept responsibility for any personal property.

• No standing in the aisles or gangways. No standing on the front row of the balcony at City Hall and front rows in the Grand Circle, Upper Circle and Amphitheatre at the Theatre Royal.

• There is no buggy storage; with the agreement of the Duty Manager buggies are left at customers own risk in designated areas.

• There is no bicycle storage. Customers are advised to make suitable arrangements for the safe storage of bicycles outside of the venue.

• No animals (with the exception of assistance dogs).

• Customers can transfer into a theatre seat from a wheelchair, however for safety reasons customers must be able to evacuate without staff intervention in the event of an emergency.

• Please retain your ticket at all times whilst at the venue.

• Management reserves the right to refuse re-entry to the venue or auditorium to those customers who leave during a performance.

• Re-entry to the venue or auditorium will be permitted on production of a valid ticket only.

• The customer must comply with all relevant statutes, safety announcements and venue regulations whilst attending the performance. Breach of any of these conditions or any unacceptable behaviour likely to cause damage, nuisance or injury will result in the customer being ejected from the venues and no compensation or refund will be offered.

FOOD, DRINK & MERCHANDISE
General terms:

• Customers are requested to consume food and drink with consideration for other audience members and minimal disruption to the performance. Food items which generate noise and odours are not to be consumed inside the auditorium.

• We reserve the right to prohibit the consumption of refreshments, refuse re-entry or service of refreshments to customers causing a disruption to the audience or the performance.

• We reserve the right to refuse entry to the venue or the auditorium to customers who appear to be under the influence of illegal drugs or heavily intoxicated.

• We reserve the right to remove customers from the venue or auditorium who appear to be under the influence of illegal drugs or heavily intoxicated.

• Glass, cans, metal and ceramic containers are not permitted inside the auditorium for the safety of our customers, staff and artists.

• Customers with medical requirements necessitating the need for specific items of food or drink listed as prohibited should contact the venue in advance of their visit so arrangements can be made with staff.

• For certain performances the management reserves the right to prohibit consumption of alcoholic drinks inside the auditorium and the bar may be closed during the performance.

• Alcohol purchased outside the venue is not permitted inside the venue or auditorium and will be confiscated.

• Alcohol may not be taken off the premises.

• Merchandise purchases will not be refunded unless goods are found to be faulty.

• Merchandise items will be sold with an age recommendation or restriction as determined by the manufacturer. We reserve the right to refuse the sale of goods on the ground of Health & Safety.

• Merchandise exchanges can be made at the venue for goods that are in their original purchase condition. Customers are advised that Show merchandise is held at the venue for the duration of the performance period only and after which exchanges via NTRT will not be possible.

• Customers should be advised that official merchandise is usually only available inside the venue.

At Theatre Royal:

• Confectionery and soft drinks (including water) with the exception of those in glass, cans, metal or ceramic containers are permitted inside the venue.

• Hot drinks may be taken into the auditorium inside paper or plastic cups with lids.

• Hot food is not permitted inside the auditorium but may be consumed in the foyer areas. 

At City Hall:

• Any food and drink (soft or alcoholic, including water) found will be confiscated for the safety of all of our customers, staff and artists.

• All lids will be removed from bottles purchased at the bar for the safety of customers, staff and artists.

• Customers may have the option to return prohibited items to vehicles, hotels or home, or reclaim any confiscated items after the performance only where storage is available.

• We advise customers not to bring food and drink items to the venue to avoid disappointment or delays to entering the venue.

GENERAL

• The Theatre Royal & City Hall are no-smoking venues. Smoking, including the use of electronic cigarettes is not permitted. 

 

TICKET SALES

• By purchasing a ticket directly, by any method, or indirectly via an authorised agency, you are agreeing to these terms and conditions of sale.

• Tickets are sold by Newcastle Theatre Royal Trust, Registered Charity Number 504473, of 100 Grey Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 6BR, on behalf of producers, promoters and event organisers.

• Tickets are sold subject to Newcastle Theatre Royal Trust’s right to alter or vary the programme or casting due to circumstances beyond its control without being obliged to refund monies or exchange tickets; we cannot guarantee the appearance of any cast member or artist at any performance.

• Tickets are offered for sale subject to availability.  All ticket prices quoted by Newcastle Theatre Royal Trust in print and online are subject to change at any time.  In response to demand, we may change prices and seating areas.  We may also limit access to concession rates.  Always check online at www.theatreroyal.co.uk  for the most up to date prices or call us on 08448 11 21 21 (calls cost 7p per minute plus your phone company’s access charge.)

• Discounts or offers cannot be combined with other discounts or offers, or applied retrospectively, and can be withdrawn at any time.

• It is the responsibility of the customer to ensure tickets in their possession are for the correct date and time; please check your tickets carefully as mistakes cannot be rectified after the event. Customers attempting to use tickets for an incorrect date or time will not be admitted.

• Newcastle Theatre Royal Trust reserves the right to make ticket offers in addition to those published in brochures or on websites, and to withdraw them at any time.

• All bookings made over the telephone and via the website are subject to a postage fee (£1.50 at the time of publishing) except for all bookings made within seven days of the performance which will be held for collection at the Box Office. 

• An admin fee (£1.00 at the time of publishing) will be charged to reprint lost, forgotten or unissued tickets, sold by any party.

• If a ticket is re-sold or transferred for profit or commercial gain by anyone other than Newcastle Theatre Royal Trust or one of its authorised sub-agents, it may be voided and the holder may be refused entry to, required to exit from and / or banned / excluded from Newcastle Theatre Royal and Newcastle City Hall.

• The customer has a right only to a seat of a value corresponding to that stated on the ticket and Newcastle Theatre Royal Trust reserves the right to provide alternative seats, of the same or greater value, to those specified on the ticket.

• Customers consent to filming, photography and sound recording as members of the audience. Newcastle Theatre Royal Trust will endeavour to inform customers prior to the commencement of the performance if such a recording is to take place.

• Tickets may be restricted to a maximum number per person. Newcastle Theatre Royal Trust reserve the right to cancel tickets purchased in excess of this number.

• Standby tickets - at the discretion of Newcastle Theatre Royal Trust, from 2 hours before a performance at Newcastle Theatre Royal tickets may be available at half price. These tickets cannot be reserved, may be limited to specific areas, are sold subject to availability and are not available online.

• Any liability that the company and its officers, directors, agents and employees may have to customers under any circumstances will be limited to the greater of (a) the total amount expended by the individual customer with Newcastle Theatre Royal Trust (excluding authorised sub-agents) during the transaction giving rise to the claim; or (b) £100.

• Customers acknowledge that they are responsible for the payment of ticket/s and/or any loss or damage they may cause to Newcastle Theatre Royal Trust and/or third parties it may act on behalf of.

ONLINE ORDERS

• Despite our best efforts, there may be occasions where a technical error has occurred and a small number of the tickets available online may be mispriced. We will verify pricing before dispatching your tickets. If we have made a mistake and the correct price is higher than the price on the website, we may either contact you before dispatch to request whether you want to continue with the purchase at the correct price or cancel your order. If the correct price is lower than our advertised price, we will charge the lower amount and then dispatch the tickets.

TICKET EXCHANGES AND REFUNDS

• Tickets cannot be refunded after purchase. 
• Tickets cannot be exchanged for performances at Newcastle City Hall.
• Up to 24hrs before a performance commences at Newcastle Theatre Royal tickets may, at Newcastle Theatre Royal Trust’s discretion, be exchanged for another performance of the same production upon return of tickets for which a fee (£1.50 fee per ticket at the time of publishing) will be charged.  Friends of the Newcastle Theatre Royal and Advantage members can receive a credit note up to 24 hours before the performance.
• Newcastle Theatre Royal Trust reserves the right not to accept tickets for re-sale. However, when we do accept tickets for resale, this will only be once all other available tickets are sold and will be subject to a fee. 

CANCELLED, RESCHEDULED OR ABANDONED EVENTS

• If a performance is cancelled or rescheduled, Newcastle Theatre Royal Trust will use reasonable endeavours to notify customers of the cancellation.
• In the event of a cancelled performance customer accounts will automatically be issued with credit to the value of the booking. It is the responsibility of the purchaser to contact the original point of purchase to re-book for alternative performances or claim a refund.
• Refunds will only be available within the notified time limit, after which credit will be applied to the purchasers account.
• If a performance is rescheduled, customers will be offered tickets to the rescheduled performance, equivalent to the face value of their original ticket. 
• In the unlikely event of a show stop during a performance all efforts will be made to recommence the performance in original or adjusted format. Customers are advised no refunds or compensation will be offered for performances that recommence and continue to conclusion.
• In the unlikely event of an abandoned, cancelled or re-scheduled performance refunds for any unconsumed interval orders on presentation of the relevant order receipt will be made to the purchaser.

LATECOMERS & READMISSION

• Every effort will be made to admit latecomers at a suitable break in the performance, but admission cannot always be guaranteed.
• If you leave the venue during the performance, it may not be possible to re-enter the premises or the auditorium for safety reasons.
• Latecomers and non-attenders will not be offered refunds, regardless of the reason for the late arrival or non-attendance. This includes, but is not limited to, adverse weather, traffic congestion and public transport problems.
• Customers who believe they may need to leave the auditorium for a medical need are advised to speak to a member of staff prior to the start of the performance so suitable arrangements can be made.

GIFT VOUCHERS & MEMBERSHIPS

• Newcastle Theatre Royal Trust offers its own popular gift vouchers for use as full or part payment in the purchase of tickets.  Gift Vouchers expire after 2 years - it is the customer’s responsibility to ensure they are aware of this limitation.
• Vouchers cannot be replaced if lost or stolen and may not be accepted if damaged or altered. Photocopies are unacceptable.
• For website and telephone sales for non-date related products (including gift vouchers and memberships) customers have a 14-day cooling off period where a full refund will be given if they choose to cancel the purchase/membership, and any tickets or other purchases made during this time will also be cancelled and refunded.

AGENCY SALES

• We accept no responsibility for tickets or services purchased via an agency or third party, including group bookers.
• Agency sales may be subject to different terms and conditions.
• Charges and allocations may vary and customers are advised to check carefully when making their booking through an agency.

CHILDREN

• For certain shows children aged two and under are welcome, on purchase of a £2 Babes in Arms ticket, and must share a seat with you (Babes in Arms tickets are not available for the Amphitheatre and Gallery at the Theatre Royal as the distance from the stage and nature of these areas of the auditorium make it an inappropriate place to have small children). Children aged three and over must have a full paid for ticket.
• For all other performances, we regret children aged two and under are not admitted to the auditorium.
• Should the babe in arms become restless and cause a disturbance, the parent/guardian will be requested to leave the auditorium with the child. We reserve the right to not re-admit.
• Baby changing facilities are available in the stalls basement accessible toilet at the Theatre Royal, and in the foyer accessible toilet at City Hall.
• A limited number of booster cushions are available at the Theatre Royal for small children to have a better view.
• For reasons of Health and Safety, all children aged 13 years and under must be accompanied by a responsible adult (aged 18 + ) at all times.
• Any published advice about age suitability for any productions is offered as a guide. It is the responsibility of the parent/guardian to determine the suitability of the event for their child.

NEWCASTLE THEATRE ROYAL TRUST BROCHURES, WEBSITE AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS

• All details in Newcastle Theatre Royal Trust brochures, website and other communications are correct, errors and omissions excepted, at time of publishing but Newcastle Theatre Royal Trust reserves the right to alter programme and other details without prior notice.

COMPLAINTS PROCEDURE

• We request all customers raise any complaint at the time of their visit to allow our teams to attempt to resolve any issues that would constitute a breach of contract.
• It may not always be possible to find an equitable solution to complaints filed after the event and compensation may not be offered.
• If you do have a comment or complaint, please write to the Feedback Team, Newcastle Theatre Royal Trust, Grey Street, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 6BR or feedback@theatreroyal.co.uk. We endeavour to respond to all feedback within 10 working days. 
• We do not operate a telephone complaints service.

TRADING ADDRESS

• Newcastle Theatre Royal Trust, 100 Grey Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 6BR.  Telephone: 0191 244 2500, Fax: 0191 244 2512 and email boxoffice@theatreroyal.co.uk.

GENERAL DATA PROTECTION REGULATIONS

• All personal data is managed in accordance with appropriate UK and European data protection and freedom of information legislation. For information visit www.informationcommissioner.gov.uk.

THE LEGAL BIT

• To the fullest extent permissible in law, Newcastle Theatre Royal Trust shall be entitled to assign any of its rights or obligations under these Terms and Conditions
• None of the terms of this Agreement may be relied upon or enforced under the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 by any third party that is not a party to this Agreement.
• If any provision of these Terms & Conditions is found to be invalid or unenforceable by a court, the invalid or unenforceable provision shall be severed or amended in such a manner as to render the rest of the provision/s and remainder of the Agreement valid or enforceable.
• Newcastle Theatre Royal Trust reserves the right to alter or amend these terms and conditions without prior notification.

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