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The Classic

Photo: © Allan Mushen

The Classic

Photo: © Allan Mushen

The Classic

Photo: © Allan Mushen

The Classic

Photo: © Allan Mushen

The Classic

Photo: © Allan Mushen

The Classic

Photo: © Allan Mushen

The Classic is our largest space, and the heart of the Tyneside Cinema. Originally the News Theatre screen, The Classic is a magnificently restored auditorium which features balcony seating in its Classic Circle and a stage ideal for awards ceremonies and photo opportunities.

A couple watching a film in the Classic Circle

Entertaining in the luxurious Classic Circle

A space as amazing as the films onscreen, entertain your guests with the latest cinema releases in the luxurious Classic Circle. This public space is available for private hire or group bookings at £16 per person.

This gives you an exclusive handmade seat in our Circle balcony, nibbles and a glass of sparkling wine for each of your guests. If you would like to reserve the entire Circle (63 seats) for your party at a public screening, it’s available for £900.

  • Stalls seating capacity: 200
  • Circle seating capacity: 63
  • Screen Size: 6m x 2.7m

Facilities

2K DLP digital film projection and 35mm film projection, Dolby Digital surround sound and can present DVCAM, BETA SP, DIGIBETA, VHS, DVD and 35mm, raked seating, WiFi.

Optional extras

Presentation projection from Mac or PC with laptop, access to satellite feed, lectern/top table, roaming microphones x5. Please see our Extras page for a list of additional equipment that you can hire for your event.

Hourly rates for The Classic (click to show or hide)

Conference rate for The Classic (click to show or hide)

Hire rates for The Classic Circle (click to show or hide)

“Northern Film & Media consistently chooses to run its range of events at the Tyneside Cinema because of the expertise of the staff and the fantastic surroundings that this wonderful building is able to offer.

“No matter which space you choose to work in your events benefit from the cutting-edge technology installed, the comfort and easy access of the spaces and the professional but friendly staff who are always on hand to help everything run smoothly.”

Rupert Lee, Events and Communications Co-ordinator, Northern Film & Media

Call the Hires and Events Team on 0191 227 5521 for your own bespoke quote on reserving The Classic Circle or email them.