Tyneside Cinema

What Tyneside Cinema does

Tyneside Cinema is an independent charity cinema and arts venue located in a Grade II listed building in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, operating since 1937. It is structured as a company limited by guarantee (company number 1113101) and registered charity in England and Wales (charity number 502592), employing 51-100 staff. The cinema operates as a multi-screen venue offering a curated programme of new releases, 4K restorations, classics, anime, world cinema, and themed seasons (EPIC!, Electra Avenue concert films, Silver Screen matinees for over-60s, family films, Halloween All-Nighters).

The venue supplements core screenings with live broadcast content — Met Opera 2026-27, Royal Ballet, Teatro alla Scala productions, and National Theatre Live — alongside one-off special events, Q&As with filmmakers and cultural figures, and the Desert Island Flicks interview series featuring high-profile cultural figures (Brenda Blethyn, Christopher Eccleston, Bill Bailey) hosted by Dave Johns. Community-facing programmes include the Talent Unit (supporting young working-class talent entering the North East film/TV industries) and the Palestine on Screen monthly film club co-curated with Zeytoun Arts Collective.

Revenue is diversified across ticket sales (standard ~£5, special events ~£12), tiered annual memberships, venue hire for private/corporate events, food and beverage operations (café, bar, restaurant), gift vouchers, and charitable donations including a Dedicate a Seat programme. Distribution is omnichannel via website online booking, box office, and phone. Marketing channels comprise email newsletter, Letterboxd, and the website. Leadership is CEO Nic Greenan and Chair of the Board of Trustees Steph Edusei.

Name

Tyneside Cinema

Legal name

Tyneside Cinema

Website

https://tynesidecinema.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1937

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Tyneside Cinema is an independent charity cinema in Newcastle upon Tyne operating since 1937 in a Grade II listed building. It serves general audiences, seniors, and families through curated film screenings, opera/ballet/NT Live broadcasts, memberships, venue hire, and the Talent Unit community programme.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Independent Cinema

NAICS

Motion Picture Theaters (except Drive-Ins) (512131), Motion Picture and Video Exhibition (51213)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture Theaters (7830)

akta.pro primary industry

Independent & Art-house Cinemas (MPADAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Alternative Content Exhibition (Live Broadcasts, Concert Films, Sports, Opera) (MPADAKAG), Theater, Musicals & Performing Arts (THAJAFAB)

Keywords

• Independent cinema
• Film screenings
• Charity arts venue
• Cinema membership
• Venue hire

Headquarters

HQ city

Newcastle Upon Tyne

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Revenue from selling admission tickets to film screenings, special events, opera, ballet, and live theatre broadcasts. Tickets are sold online and at the box office.
2. Membership Subscriptions: Tyneside Membership programme offering tiered benefits including discounted tickets, free tickets, and other perks for members.
3. Venue Hire: Private hire of the cinema's facilities for events, screenings, and functions.
4. Food and Beverage: Revenue from food, drink, and catering services including restaurant/table bookings.
5. Donations and Fundraising: Charitable donations and funds raised through events such as Desert Island Flicks supporting the Tyneside Cinema Talent Unit.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Tyneside Cinema operates an independent, Grade II listed cinema in Newcastle upon Tyne, screening curated mainstream, independent, and classic films alongside opera, ballet, and National Theatre Live broadcasts. It also runs a membership programme, food and beverage services, venue hire, and community engagement initiatives such as the Talent Unit and Film Love.

Product overview

Tyneside Cinema is an independent charity cinema in Newcastle offering a diverse portfolio of film experiences. The core offering centres on cinema screenings (new releases, classics, restorations) complemented by live opera and ballet broadcasts (Met Opera, Royal Ballet), National Theatre Live theatrical broadcasts, and curated seasonal programming. Notable programmes include the Desert Island Flicks interview series, Halloween All-Nighters horror marathons, and themed seasons (Electra Avenue concert films, EPIC! epics, Silver Screen matinees for seniors). Additional services encompass membership subscriptions, food and drink, venue hire, and the Talent Unit community initiative supporting young North East talent. The cinema operates as a multi-screen venue with special events, Q&As, and festival partnerships forming an integral part of the programming mix.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Desert Island Flicks: A series featuring cultural figures discussing films that shaped their careers, hosted by Dave Johns
• Tyneside Talent Unit
• Silver Screen
• Electra Avenue
• Palestine on Screen

Products and services

• Film Screenings
• Opera and Ballet Broadcasts
• National Theatre Live (NT Live)
• Special Events Programme
• Silver Screen Matinees
• Membership Programme
• Food and Beverage
• Venue Hire
• Talent Unit (Community Engagement Programme)

Quantifiable outcome

• Desert Island Flicks series drew over 850 audience members across four sold-out events in summer 2025

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Zeytoun Arts CollectivecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerZeytoun Arts Collective collaborates with Tyneside Cinema to co-curate the 'Palestine on Screen' monthly film club, featuring curated screenings, filmmaker Q&As, and authentic Palestinian food following screenings. The partnership demonstrates a commitment to context and conversation through community-led dialogue.
• GemArtsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGemArts partnered with Day for Night and Tyneside Cinema to present 'Shape of Momo' as part of the GemArts Masala Festival, a South Asian arts and culture festival.
• Day for NightminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDay for Night partnered with GemArts and Tyneside Cinema to present 'Shape of Momo' as part of the Masala Festival.
• Community organisations and cultural figures (Desert Island Flicks)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesert Island Flicks is a series featuring well-known cultural figures (James Purefoy, Stewart Lee, Bill Bailey, Christopher Eccleston, Brenda Blethyn) discussing films that shaped their careers, hosted by Dave Johns. Funds raised support the Tyneside Cinema Talent Unit for young working-class talent in the North East.
• BFI (British Film Institute)minorOthersThe BFI is listed as a funder of Tyneside Cinema, providing funding support to the independent charity cinema.
• National Trust and Community Archives (NTCA)minorOthersNTCA is listed as an accreditation body for Tyneside Cinema.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Everyman Cinemas: UK chain of independent/art-house cinemas with curated programming, food and beverage service, and event-led screenings. Closest like-for-like comparator in scale and programming ethos, though operating as a multi-site commercial group.
• Curzon Cinemas: Independent UK cinema group focused on art-house, world cinema, and curated seasons with membership programmes and on-site F&B. Directly comparable proposition and scale, also offering on-screen live broadcasts (opera, theatre).
• Picturehouse Cinemas: UK independent cinema operator with curated programming, event seasons, live broadcasts, and cafe/restaurant service. Closest multi-site peer to Tyneside's repertoire cinema model.
• Watershed (Bristol): Charitable cultural cinema and media centre in Bristol, offering curated film, special events, and community programming with F&B. Highly comparable non-profit, single-city model to Tyneside.
• HOME (Manchester): Charity-run cinema, theatre, and gallery complex in Manchester combining independent film programming with live performance and F&B. Comparable hybrid arts venue with charitable governance in a major UK regional city.
• Showroom Cinema (Sheffield): Charity-led independent cinema and cultural workspace in Sheffield offering curated film seasons, events, and live broadcasts. Closest direct charity cinema peer for an English regional city.
• Broadway Cinema (Nottingham): Nottingham-based independent charity cinema with curated film, special events, and F&B offering. Similar regional UK city-scale charity cinema model to Tyneside.
• The Prince Charles Cinema: Iconic independent repertory cinema in central London known for curated seasons, sing-along events, and special programming. Comparable in proposition though geographically distinct and commercial rather than charity-run.
• Rio Cinema (London): Independent community cinema in East London with curated world cinema, family, and event programming. Comparable ethos and F&B model, but with a different geographic catchment.

Others

• BFI (British Film Institute): National film body that funds independent/charity cinemas including Tyneside, and operates BFI Southbank. Relevant as a funder and ecosystem partner rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/tynesidecinema

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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