Alphabetti Theatre kicks off a three-day marathon of activity today (Friday, July 26) as its Fringe Festival makes its debut. Boasting a whopping 17 shows between Read more
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Review: The Bodyguard at Newcastle Theatre Royal
Alexandra Burke returns to Newcastle Theatre Royal in the role which led to Whitney Houston being forever linked with Dolly Parton. Alison Carr reports back. Long Read more
Making Something Brilliant
If you have kids or ever find yourself being responsible for them having a smashing time, then you’re going to want to take five minutes and Read more
Biscuit Factory pops up with summer-long street food plans
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
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