News: FREE METRO TRAVEL FOR SUNDERLAND EMPIRE CUSTOMERS

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BRAVO!

FREE METRO TRAVEL ANNOUNCED FOR

SUNDERLAND EMPIRE CUSTOMERS

Sunderland Empire and Nexus, the public body which owns and manages the Tyne and Wear Metro, are pleased to announce a new partnership to offer free Metro travel to theatregoers. 

Theatre ticket holders coming to see one of the show stopping productions at Sunderland Empire can now travel on the Metro and the Shields Ferry for free for up to two hours before and after the performance by simply presenting their show ticket*.

The announcement comes as a busy Autumn/Winter season is currently taking Wearside by storm including one night spectaculars, opulent opera through to the arrival of the monster hit Shrek the Musical ‘taking ogre’ the stage  11-22 November and the magical family pantomime extravaganza Aladdin flying in 11 December – 3 January.

Huw Lewis, Corporate Manager for Customer Services and Communications at Nexus, said: “We’re delighted to provide this special offer for Empire Theatre ticket holders. Metro takes away all the hassle of driving to a venue so is great way to travel around. We hope this offer encourages more people to use Metro to explore Sunderland city centre and other locations.”

Ben Phillips, General Manager, Sunderland Empire said: “We are delighted to be involved in this free travel initiative with Nexus to add value to our customer’s theatre experience. With a busy Autumn/Winter season ahead we anticipate that a number of customers will take advantage of this great opportunity.”

Sunderland Empire is just a short walk from Park Lane Metro and bus interchange and Sunderland Metro station.

*This is a temporary arrangement and patrons are advised to check Nexus website prior to travel that this free travel scheme is still available

News: Free Metro Travel with your Whitley Bay Playhouse Ticket

Free Metro Travel with your Whitley Bay Playhouse Ticket!

All Playhouse tickets for shows from the 7th August 2015 now come with an additional benefit as you can now travel to the Playhouse on the Metro for free with your theatre ticket. Theatre tickets are valid up to two hours before and after the performance, just simply retain your Playhouse ticket for inspection by Metro Staff when travelling to or from the Playhouse for a show.

The Playhouse Whitley Bay is delighted to be working with Nexus to provide this extra added benefit to ticket holders on a trial basis until April 2016, and it’s hoped the partnership continues.

North Tynesideis well serviced by the Metro and is Monkseaton Metro Station the nearest to the Playhouse just a 10 minute walk away from the theatre.  Alternatively the Whitley Bay Station is also just over 10 minutes away through the centre of Whitley Bay.

Cllr Eddie Darke, cabinet member for Leisure, Culture and Tourism, said: “This is a great initiative and one that I’m sure will be very popular with those going along to enjoy all of the fantastic events and performances at the Playhouse.”

The Metro is the hassle free choice to travel to the Playhouse Whitley Bay.   With frequent services you can arrive ready to relax with a pre-show with a drink from our well stocked bars in advance of the performance. A full range of alcoholic and soft drinks are on offer, with nibbles to enjoy throughout the show.

With a varied and busy Autumn and Winter Season coming up, from The Lindisfarne Story to Paul Potts, and of course the ever popular Christmas Pantomime we hope patrons take advantage of this opportunity to hop on the Metro free and save on the search for parking space and parking fees!