Is The Sage Gateshead dog friendly?
Is The Sage Gateshead dog friendly?
We are a dog friendly venue. Dogs are welcome in the public areas of the building where our staff will be happy to point out dog-water stations. Only assistance dogs are permitted in our performance spaces.
What is the capacity of the Sage Gateshead?
1,640
Capacity: 1,640 in main Hall One (which has stalls and balcony seating) and 330 in the hexagonal Hall Two (rising to 400 if it’s all-standing).
How much did the sage cost?
The planning and construction process cost over £70 million, which was raised primarily through National Lottery grants. The contractor was Laing O’Rourke. The centre has a range of patrons, notably Sage Group which contributed a large sum of money to have the building named after it.
When was the Sage Gateshead built?
December 17, 2004
Sage Gateshead/Opened
How much is parking at the Sage Gateshead?
Up to 30 minutes: FREE – go straight to the exit with your ticket. 2 hours or more: £4.80 – Pre-payment required before entering the building.
Who built the Sage Gateshead?
Norman Foster
Spencer de Grey
Sage Gateshead/Architects
Who funded the Sage Gateshead?
We also believe that’s why we won the competition by Northern Arts (now Arts Council England North East) that resulted in them choosing our site, and why we then secured the funding from the Arts Lottery, the largest single award outside London, to design and build Sage Gateshead.
How many stages does Sage Gateshead have?
Sage Two is a flexible, ten-sided space, and is set up for each concert according to what will provide the best experience for the audience: there are three levels, and levels 2 and 3 are gallery-style spaces. The main options are: Theatre Layout (most common):
Who designs Sage Gateshead?
Sage Gateshead is a music education and concert centre located on the south bank of the River Tyne in Gateshead. Designed by Foster and Partners and completed in 2004, the building is an example of high-tech architecture and ‘blobitecture’.
Where can I park in Newcastle for free?
Free Parking near Newcastle City Centre
- Summerhill Grove – 21 minutes.
- Summerhill Street – 22 minutes.
- Monday Crescent – 23 minutes.
- Beaconsfield Street – 24 minutes.
- Railway Street – 24 minutes.
- Maiden Street – 27 minutes.
- Maiden Street – 27 minutes.
- Tamworth Road – 27 minutes.
Why is the sage called the Sage?
The name, sage, comes from the Latin salvo (to save or heal) in memory of Christianity and the flight into Egypt of the Holy Family who hid from Herod’s soldiers in a thicket of sage and were saved. Sage has been used for centuries to freshen the beauty of elegant ladies.
Who is the architect of the Sage Gateshead?
Sage Gateshead/Architects
Sage Gateshead is a music education and concert centre located on the south bank of the River Tyne in Gateshead. Designed by Foster and Partners and completed in 2004, the building is an example of high-tech architecture and ‘blobitecture’.
