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We Will Rock You the Musical in Newcastle Upon Tyne
O2 City Hall Newcastle in Newcastle Upon TyneTue, Oct 20, 2026 · 06:30 PM
Overview
Overview
We Will Rock You the Musical is a Arts & Theatre / Theatre / Musical event at O2 City Hall Newcastle in Newcastle Upon Tyne.
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This jukebox musical weaves Queen's greatest hits into an original story about a rebel group called the Bohemians fighting to restore free thought in a dystopian society. Audiences can expect a high-energy production featuring a live band and iconic songs like "Bohemian Rhapsody" and "We Will Rock You."
The show has been seen by 20 million people across 28 countries since its 2002 West End debut, becoming a global phenomenon. The Newcastle performance is part of a UK tour that brings the spectacle to regional theatres, offering a chance to experience the electrifying atmosphere of a Queen tribute in a live setting.
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Good to know
- The performance is part of a UK tour, so check local venue details for accessibility and seating.
- The show features a live band and Queen's iconic songs, creating an energetic atmosphere.
- Arrive early to enjoy the pre-show ambiance and avoid missing the opening number.
Frequently asked questions
What is the story of We Will Rock You?
The musical follows a group of rebels called the Bohemians in a dystopian future where they fight to restore free expression and rock music.
Who created the musical?
The book was written by Ben Elton, with music and lyrics by Queen. It was directed by Christopher Renshaw and choreographed by Arlene Phillips.
How popular is the show?
By December 2022, the musical had been seen by 20 million people across 28 countries.
Lineup
Tony Vincent
Tony Vincent is an American actor, songwriter, and singer known for his work on Broadway, London's West End, and as a finalist on NBC's The Voice. He is based in New York City and Nashville.
Hannah Jane Fox
Hannah Jane Fox is an English theatre and television actress. She is best known for playing the leading female role of Scaramouche in the original West End production of the Queen jukebox musical We Will Rock You.
Sharon D. Clarke
Sharon Delores Clarke is an English actress and singer. She is a three-time Olivier Award winner, and is best known to television audiences for her role as Lola Griffin in the medical drama Holby City, and as Grace O'Brien in Doctor Who.
Nigel Planer
Nigel George Planer is a British actor, writer and musician. His television credits include playing Neil in the sitcom The Young Ones, Ralph Filthy in the sitcom Filthy, Rich and Catflap and narrating the children's animated series Grizzly Tales for Gruesome Kids.
Kerry Ellis
Kerry Jane Ellis is an English actress and singer who is best known for her work in musical theatre and subsequent crossover into music. Born and raised in Suffolk, Ellis began performing at an early age before training at Laine Theatre Arts from the age of 16.
Mig Ayesa
Miguel Alfonso Ramon Legarda "MiG" Ayesa is a Filipino-Australian singer and actor who was a finalist in the reality television show RockStar: INXS as well as appearing in stage productions of We Will Rock You (London); Thriller Live and Bridges of Madison County (Manila).
Alex Gaumond
Alex Gaumond is a Canadian actor, singer, songwriter and filmmaker best known for his involvement in West End theatre. He plays series regular gendarme Caron, the chief of police in Sainte Victoire, in the Channel 5 television series The Madame Blanc Mysteries, starring Sally Lindsay.
Mazz Murray
Marianne "Mazz" Murray is an English singer and actress with a three octave range.
Brenda Edwards
Brenda Claudina Susan Edwards is an English singer, actress, television personality and presenter. In 2005, she was the ninth contestant eliminated on the second series of The X Factor. Since 2019, she has been a weekly panellist on the ITV daytime chat show Loose Women.
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O2 City Hall Newcastle in Newcastle Upon Tyne
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O2 City Hall Newcastle in Newcastle Upon Tyne
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