Street food fans (we’re assuming that’s everyone, right?) will be smacking their lips in excitement at the prospect of a summer full of chances to try Read more
Only In Newcastle
Dear Christine at Vane in Newcastle
Christine Keeler is seen and celebrated by 21st Century women in an exhibition at Vane in Newcastle. David Whetstone reports back. The description ‘photogenic’ does scant Read more
Review: The Dark Earth & The Light Sky – People’s Theatre Studio
David Whetstone reports back from a memorable night at The People’s Theatre Studio. Nick Dear’s play about the poet Edward Thomas got good reviews when it Read more
Top notch comedy at Newcastle’s recovery cafe
Two of the North East’s comedy crackers will be doing their thing at the George Street Social this Thursday. Simon Donald and Gavin Webster will be Read more
Lee Kyle: Kicking Potatoes into the Sea
Anyone for a beach-side root vegetable kick about with a former wrestler and Spice Girls tribute legend? Allow Sam Wonfor to suggest searching out Lee Kyle Read more
Shieldfield Art Works putting itself on the map
Who owns all those student accommodation blocks? David Whetstone previews an exhibition which can shed some light on the matter Student housing has been a contentious Read more
Review: A Thousand Splendid Suns at Northern Stage
A theatrical telling of Khaled Hosseini’s international best-selling novel, A Thousand Splendid Suns is playing at Northern Stage. David Whetstone reviews. The title was taken from Read more
The Late Shows 2019 – Well worth staying up for!
It’s the annual late night culture crawl which persuades venues, attractions and galleries to keep their doors open long after closing time – and tempts thousands Read more
Baltic to see The View From Behind The Futuristic Rose Trellis
And now for something completely different… David Whetstone gets the lowdown on a performance extravaganza at the Baltic It’s opera… but not as you know it. Read more
Review: Floorboards at Alphabetti Theatre
Writer Steve Byron joins a talented cast treading the Floorboards to bring his dark-cloak comedy to life at Alphabetti Theatre. The brilliant Bacon Knees and Sausage Read more
Vic Reeves at the Biscuit Factory
David Whetstone talks Darlington beginnings, Blackpool, kitchen studios and celebrity pubes with Jim Moir – aka Vic Reeves – as his exhibition at the Biscuit Factory Read more
Review: Kema Sikazwe shines bright at Live Theatre
A story which takes in Zambia, Fenham and a Bafta-award-winning Ken Loach film is being told in memorable fashion at Live Theatre in Newcastle. David Whetstone Read more