Shakespeare Under the Stars - Newcastle

Wednesday 27 November 2024 to Sunday 08 December 2024

Overview

Whale Chorus is excited to announce the delivery of a third season of summer Shakespeare Under the Stars with the beloved comedy ‘Twelfth Night’ in Newcastle’s iconic Pacific Park. Based on the…

Whale Chorus is excited to announce the delivery of a third season of summer Shakespeare Under the Stars with the beloved comedy ‘Twelfth Night’ in Newcastle’s iconic Pacific Park.

Based on the success of the sold-out seasons in 2023, the popular event is expanding for local audiences and visitors to enjoy this December.

Audiences will experience Newcastle come alive as a popular local park is activated and transformed into a theatre in the round. A locally grown professional theatre company will bring to life one of Shakespeare’s most beloved comedies with a modern twist, live music, and timeless entertainment for the whole family to enjoy.

A quiet space is available at the venue/ facility

Allows a person's carer free entry into participating venues and events

Actively welcomes people with access needs.

Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss

Caters for people who use a wheelchair.

Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)

Employ people with disability

Have a step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)

Have a wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room

Have an accessible public toilet which is unlocked

Have step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)

Offer a range of contact methods for receiving complaints

Offer multiple options for booking - web, email, phone

Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)