Gerry & Sewell Is Back -
Bigger, Belter And More Black And White!
Tickets now on general sale
An
Eastlake Productions and Newcastle Theatre Royal Production
As excitement builds for the new Premier League
season, Tyneside audiences have another reason to celebrate: Gerry &
Sewell, Olivier award winning Jamie Eastlake's hit stage adaptation of
Jonathan Tulloch’s novel The Season Ticket, is making a triumphant
return to Newcastle Theatre Royal in 2026 from Tuesday 9 – Saturday 13 June.
Following its sensational, sell-out run last
year, Gerry & Sewell is back by popular demand – and it’ll be
bigger, belter, and more black-and-white than ever when it storms back onto the
Newcastle Theatre Royal stage next year!
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| Photo: Von Fox |
Gerry & Sewell
is a tale rooted in the North East. Adapted by Olivier Award-winning Jamie
Eastlake from Jonathan Tulloch’s beloved novel The Season Ticket – which
inspired the cult Geordie film Purely Belter – this raw, funny and
heart-filled production tells the story of two Gateshead lads, Gerry and
Sewell, and their mission to secure season tickets to watch their beloved Toon.
With nowt but each other, their wits, and the
dream of standing in St James’ Park, the pair will stop at nothing to make their
dream a reality – dodging radgie charvers, the social, and the odd madcap scrap
merchant on the way. This is a story of hope and heartbreak that will resonate
with anyone from the region and beyond. Whether you bleed black and white, red
and white, or aren’t a fan at all, this is a story about far more than
football.
The returning cast features audience favourites
Dean Logan and Jack Robertson as the unforgettable Gerry and Sewell, with Becky
Clayburn starring as Tyneside, and Erin Mullen reprising her powerful
performance as Bridget McCarten. The show also features live music, puppet
dogs, and the phenomenal support of Wor Flags in a production that is bold,
hilarious, and proudly Geordie to its core.
Marianne Locatori, Chief Executive at Newcastle Theatre Royal said “Our
region is rich in storytelling and creativity, we’re proud to bring this
incredible local production back to our stage, performed by a phenomenal cast
of North East talent.
Gerry & Sewell is
the kind of theatre that resonates deeply; productions like this remind us that
theatre can be authentic, accessible, heartfelt and inclusive, whilst giving
voice to experiences and communities that are too often underrepresented on our
stages. This is a show that speaks to different generations, to football fans
and non-fans alike, and we’re thrilled to champion a story so deeply rooted in
the region”
Jamie Eastlake said, “The
reaction to the lads’ story has been unbelievable. We can’t wait to return to
Newcastle Theatre Royal to turn the auditorium into a sea of black and white,
and to share Gerry and Sewell’s story once again. This one’s for the Toon. And for anyone who's ever chased something that
matters.”
Tickets
Tickets can be purchased at www.theatreroyal.co.uk or from the Theatre Royal Box Office on 0191 232 7010 after the booking
dates below.
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