Become a Trustee at Newcastle Theatre Royal

Newcastle Theatre Royal is one of the best loved and most recognised large scale, regional theatres in the UK creating moments of magic both on and off-stage. Our iconic Grade I listed building sits in the heart of Newcastle city centre and presents a diverse programme showcasing world class musicals, dance, opera and drama as well as our annual show-stopping pantomime, entertaining people of all ages from across the region.

Committed to creating a love of theatre for everyone, that lasts a lifetime, our wide-ranging Creative Engagement programme is central to our creative and artistic programme and provides pathways and opportunities to access, explore and enjoy creative activities for people of all ages, and support talent development in Newcastle and across the North East.

As an independent charity which receives no regular funding, ensuring financial resilience by broadening our income streams is key to our long-term future. Our Executive and staff team are supported by a committed and ambitious Board of Trustees.

We seek new Trustees to join our board – individuals who bring skills and lived experience to broaden the range of voices and perspectives in our leadership. In 2025/26 we are looking to appoint a number of Trustees across a range of skill sets to complement the make up of our current board members, but in this round of recruitment, we are specifically looking for a trustee with experience in audit and either financial management or charity finance expertise.  Knowledge and/or experience of either of the charity or arts sector or the leisure and hospitality sector is highly desirable.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference and support our aim to be a theatre for everyone. We encourage and welcome interest from candidates who will bring different lived experiences and perspectives to the Trust.

Further information relevant to the role and the theatre are available within out trustee recruitment pack which you can access here

You can contact us at trusteerecruitment@theatreroyal.co.uk if you would like to arrange an informal discussion with Marianne Locatori, Chief Executive, or if you have any specific needs or requirements throughout the process.  

Application Information:

Application Deadline

• 12 Noon, Tuesday 6 May 2025
  

Your Questions

• If you have any questions, we will be happy to arrange an informal conversation with Marianne Locatori, Chief Executive.  
• If you need any adjustments at the time of applying or within the role please let us know at any stage in the process.

How to apply

Click apply on this page and upload  a copy of your CV and a supporting statement.  You can upload your supporting statement in word or PDF, we also welcome alternative formats for your supporting statement such as video or audio, please paste your wetransfer file link in to a word or pdf document and upload this as your supporting statement.