Vertu Motors

Bristol Street Motors, which operates five dealerships in Newcastle, is partnering with the City’s Theatre Royal to support the iconic venue’s extensive on and off stage programme of work.

The year-long association between the two well-known local organisations aims to raise awareness of Newcastle Theatre Royal’s high calibre performances amongst new and existing audiences, further cementing its position as the flagship cultural venue in the city.

The partnership will see a range of hybrid and electric vehicles parked on the terrace outside the theatre’s portico, to highlight upcoming performances including the festive spectacular, Cinderella.

Robert Forrester, Chief Executive of Bristol Street Motors, said: “Newcastle Theatre Royal is not just an iconic building in the City Centre, it brings world-class entertainment from a wide range of genres to Newcastle, working with the community to make arts accessible for all.

“I am very proud of this partnership, which I hope will support the Theatre Royal to reach even more people and continue to thrive following the challenges of the pandemic and lockdowns.”

Newcastle Theatre Royal is one of only nine Grade I listed theatres in the country. Holding a reputation as one of the finest venues in the UK, the Theatre Royal ensures it is a key date in the touring calendar, bringing world class musicals, drama, dance, ballet, comedy and opera performances to the North East region.

Marianne Locatori, Chief Executive of Newcastle Theatre Royal, said: “Bristol Street Motors is a well-known and much respected company within the region and we’re delighted to have them on board.

“As a registered charity that receives no regular funding, we continue to face many challenges as a result of the pandemic; this partnership will make a significant contribution to our efforts to rebuild and recover and do what we do best – presenting world class performances on our stage, to entertain hundreds of thousands of people from across the North East.”

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Notes to Editors

Vertu Motors plc is the fourth largest automotive retailer in the UK with a network of 164 sales outlets across the UK. Its dealerships operate predominantly under the Bristol Street Motors, Vertu Motors and Macklin Motors brand names.

Vertu Motors plc was established in November 2006 with the strategy to consolidate the UK motor retail sector. It is intended that the Group will continue to acquire motor retail operations to grow a scaled dealership group. The Group’s acquisition strategy is supplemented by a focused organic growth strategy to drive operational efficiencies through its national dealership network. The Group currently operates 160 franchised sales outlets and 4 non-franchised sales operations from 123 locations across the UK.

Vertu’s Mission Statement is to “deliver an outstanding customer motoring experience through honesty and trust”.

Vertu Motors Group websites – investors.vertumotors.com / www.vertucareers.com

Vertu brand websites –

www.vertumotors.com / www.bristolstreet.co.uk / www.macklinmotors.co.uk / www.vertumotorcycles.com / www.vansdirect.co.uk / www.thetaxicentre.com / www.powerbulbs.com