Delightful salon-style cinema where you recline on sofas and are served food and drink. Obviously that's reflected in the ticket prices.

Everyman

Small independent theatre producing new works by writers from the North East.

Live Theatre

Long-established amateur theatre company with 500-seat auditorium and 90-seat studio.

Grand old theatre opened in 1867, seating 1100. It hosts opera, theatre, concerts, comedy and panto.

Opened in 1837, with a year-round programme. It's one of the bases for the Royal Shakespeare Company, which usually do several shows here in autumn.