Those normally shy performers at Jigsaw Digital recently stepped into the spotlight to help launch a new website for Newcastle-based Tyne Theatre & Opera House.
The fresh, user-friendly site makes it even easier to browse the theatre’s vast range of shows offering ‘something for everyone’.
As a charity and local independent venue, the team at Jigsaw Digital offered their skills and time for free to help Tyne Theatre & Opera House get their new site designed and launched.
Theatre director Joanne Johnson said: “We’re so pleased to be launching our new website, so our audiences can see what’s coming soon and find out more about our venue easily. “We’re incredibly grateful to have been able to work with Jigsaw Digital on this project, their team are so talented, friendly, and easy to work with and have allowed us to bring our vision of a new website, that best reflects our venue, to life. We would recommend their services to anyone looking for help with improving or creating a website.” Ian Glasson, co-founder and director, at Newcastle-based Jigsaw Digital, explained: “As long-time supporters of the theatre we had no hesitation in offering our services to bring a new lease of life to their existing ageing website.
“It was a pleasure working on the project and with a very knowledgeable and professional theatre team. We look forward to assisting again on any digital projects that may arise.” Ian added: “On another note, I would like to congratulate them on their recent National Lottery Heritage Fund Grant win and can’t wait to see the improvements that they make.”
The new website has been designed to enhance and optimise user experience, ensuring audiences’ online experience is as positive as their in-person visits to this Grade I listed building, first opened in 1867.
As well as browsing the theatre’s outstanding programme of comedy, music, theatre, variety, family shows and more, visitors can now view a selection of recommended nearby spots to eat, drink, and stay – all guaranteed to add a sense of occasion to their visit. Visitors will also learn more about the ways they can support the theatre’s Preservation Trust by donating, joining their Friends’ Club, Naming a Seat, or by taking a Theatre Tour!
Although Jigsaw Digital design and build websites for a range of clients, the agency’s key strengths are as a digital products studio, focussing on CRM and ERP systems. The company is regularly creating multi-platform apps. Co-founder and director Michael Taylor said: “One of the strengths of Jigsaw Digital is our experience in integrating sites into a Shopify ecommerce environment.
“But our customers are very varied. They include music festivals, manufacturers, retailers, wholesalers and home improvement to name a few. These clients are spread nationally with only around 10% of business being North East based, although we would love to work with more regional clients. That’s why it was a pleasure to work with Tyne Theatre & Opera House.”