Four women. Four stories. One gut-punching film, which needs to be seen by as many people as possible. Sam Wonfor was among the audience for the Read more
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Review: Opera North’s Street Scene at Newcastle Theatre Royal
David Whetstone was at the first night of Opera North’s Street Scene at the Theatre Royal. Less a single gripping narrative than a teeming slice of Read more
Opera North at Newcastle Theatre Royal
A Broadway award-winner, a Mozart favourite and a ghost story are the offerings of Opera North this month. David Whetstone previews the company’s visit to Newcastle. Read more
Newcastle says welcome back to the RSC
As the RSC prepares to head back to Newcastle, David Whetstone caught up with company member Antony Byrne who cut his teeth as an actor beside Read more
Review: The Last Temptation of Boris Johnson at Northern Stage
Jonathan Maitland’s box office smash is in Newcastle this week. David Whetstone saw it. All day #WheresBoris was trending on Twitter as parts of Britain lay Read more
A masterclass which hits all the right notes
Fresh off the stage at Covent Garden, celebrated opera singer Nicky Spence was brightening up the afternoon for Newcastle schoolgirls. And David Whetstone, who reports back. Read more
February half term: Rocket Girl takes off at Alphabetti Theatre
A fantastical story reimagining the motivation behind Stephenson’s Rocket looks set to launch an explosion of inventions this half term. Sam Wonfor counts down to Rocket Read more
Review: The Seven Acts of Mercy at the People’s Theatre
David Whetstone reviews The Seven Acts of Mercy which is on at the People’s Theatre in Newcastle, until Saturday, February 15. The action is set in Read more
The Book of Newcastle tells stories from its namesake city
It’s called The Book of Newcastle and it’s launched this month. David Whetstone reports on what it says about our city. The Book of Newcastle sounds Read more
Lift off! The Life Science Centre’s new Space Zone opens in Newcastle
Who better than an astronaut to launch a Space Zone attraction? David Whetstone was there to see it happen. Britain’s first astronaut, Helen Sharman, led the Read more
Northern Stage raises a Shandy(land) to its 50th birthday with a season worth celebrating
Newcastle theatre Northern Stage is celebrating its half-century. David Whetstone was at the recent anniversary spring season launch Northern Stage is 50, as you’ll see in Read more
Star and Shadow weekender to put innovative artist in the spotlight
An extraordinary artist merits a weekend of celebration in Newcastle. David Whetstone meets the man who has made it happen. You might not have heard of Read more