To craft? Or practice a little gratitude? Put those hands together my fine friends. Putting a stitch or two of gratitude front and centre can be Read more
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Folklub Newcastle to debut in February
Prick up your ears, folk fans and folk fans to be. Sam Wonfor has news of a don’t-miss date for your 2020 diaries. When it comes Read more
Alphabetti give the gift of Present this Christmas
Alphabetti’s Christmas show is filled with hope, offers a powerful message to take home and serves up a shedload of banging tunes. Sam Wonfor talked to Read more
Matt Goss swings onto Tyneside with Vegas show
Matt Goss has had a special place in Sam Wonfor’s heart – and a dedicated place on her wall – since she was 12. So yes, Read more
Review: The Snow Queen at Northern Stage
Hans Christian Andersen’s classic tale is re-imagined in bells and whistles fashion for Northern Stage’s main Christmas event. Sam Wonfor wraps up for The Snow Queen. Read more
The old friend, the Phoenix and the Panto. A week at the People’s Theatre
Erica Whyman, one of the leading lights at the RSC, was back in Newcastle to open a new chapter in the history of the People’s Theatre, Read more
Review: Beauty and the Beast at Newcastle Theatre Royal
Brace yourselves little elves. Panto season is upon us and the North East’s biggest one is up, running and cooking on a heady mix of helium Read more
Fighting back against coercive control: Free screenings of acclaimed play in Newcastle and Gateshead
The play Rattle Snake has been praised for bringing the horrific impact of coercive control into sharp focus. Sam Wonfor has details of a number of Read more
Dipping into the Winter Exhibition at the Biscuit Factory
A bestseller at The Biscuit Factory, Rob Van Hoek is the headline artist at its Winter Exhibition. He spoke to David Whetstone ahead of this weekend’s Read more
Time for Books on Tyne
Books show no sign of losing their appeal in this digital age and nor do book festivals. David Whetstone looks at some of the attractions of Read more
Christmas Shopping: Markets to get Christmas all wrapped up
Frosty cars and wooly hats have arrived. Let’s get those Christmas lists out, eh? Sam Wonfor is starting her shopping efforts with a bringing together of Read more
Review: Our City Our Truth at Sage Gateshead
Our City Our Truth, the latest production from City of Dreams, had two performances at the Barbour Room, Sage Gateshead. David Whetstone went along to the Read more