Accessible seating and wheelchair space
Our Theatre is an adaptive space where the layout can change from event to event. Tickets are sold as unreserved seating or standing in the vast majority of cases, so ticket buyers can then choose where they sit, or stand, when they arrive for a show.
Carer/PA/Essential companion tickets
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These are available for all events. They are limited to one per ticket order and can be booked by emailing info@gosforthcivictheatre.co.uk and quoting the event name, booking reference on your ticket order and information you’re comfortable sharing on why a companion ticket is required.
Seated events.
Seated shows
We have three main seated layouts for shows;
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floor seating with or without cabaret tables on floor level only [up to 100 capacity], or
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seating rake only [up to 119 capacity], or
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both seating rake with floor seating in front (in rows, or with or without cabaret tables) [up to 200 capacity].​
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Every seat on floor level and the first row on our seating rake is accessible to those who require a wheelchair space, an ambulant seat, or those who don’t have any access requirements. Thus, they will be bookable under the same ticket type and unreserved. When buying your tickets, we ask you to declare if you have any access requirements at the checkout so we can reserve any seats or space for those who need them.
Seating rake-only events
These events tend to be theatre or dance performances performed on floor level or film screenings. The front row of our seating rake can be made into wheelchair spaces (up to 2) or ambulant seats (up to 4).
Companion tickets
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Family shows will have space for floor seating in front of the seating rake for little ones to get closer to the action.
Standing events.
Standing shows
Our standing capacity is up to 300. Our seating rake folds away on the rear wall of the Theatre, opening up the floor for the audience to stand in and take in the performance on stage. At the front of the room, in front of the stage, is a cordoned-off area for wheelchair spaces and ambulant seating for those who need it.
There are a maximum of four ambulant seats and three wheelchair spaces in this area at a standing event. Tickets for these spaces will be a separate ticket type from general admission and should be visible when buying tickets. Each of these seats or spaces will come with one extra chair for another valid ticket holder (general admission or companion/PA) who may be accompanying the wheelchair space/ambulant ticket buyer to the event.
Visiting us.
​​​Accessibility
We are a fully accessible venue; all entrances are wheelchair accessible and automatic, there is an accessible toilet on the premises and each area of the building is on one level. Please let us know if you have any questions about access and find out how we can assist.
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Carer’s go free, limited to one carer’s ticket per booking – order directly from the venue.
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Ticket buyers can inform Gosforth Civic Theatre of any access requirements in the checkout for tickets or by emailing info@gosforthcivictheatre.co.uk.
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​Your journey and parking
Gosforth Civic Theatre is right next to (literally 2 minutes walk from) Regent Centre Metro Station and Bus Interchange, which means we're on a host of major transport links including Tyne & Wear Metro, Arriva, Stagecoach and Go North East bus services and via car from Great North Road. Please visit our YOUR VISIT section of our website to find directions and the best way to arrive at GCT.
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We have a small, free car park but this will be very busy and part reserved for artists and staff, so it's best to avoid planning on parking directly at the venue. Please keep this in mind if you're driving over; we detail alternative parking on our YOUR VISIT page so check it out!