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
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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
Treading the Floorboards
What happens when someone is pushed to the breaking point, and then pushed a bit further? Sam Wonfor previews a new play at Alphabetti Theatre which Read more
Previewing Newcastle Poetry Festival
David Whetstone offers chapter and verse on the Newcastle Poetry Festival. Poetry can get overlooked, its slim volumes often tucked away in book shop corners and Read more
Review: Northern Ballet at Northern Stage
David Whetstone reports back from a balletic debut to remember at Northern Stage. November will see Northern Ballet back at the Theatre Royal with a seasonal Read more
Take a spin around Record Store Day
This Saturday is Record Store Day – the day to celebrate all things vinyl and turntable-worthy – and Newcastle has a rich collection of independent record Read more
Review: The Importance of Being Earnest at People’s Theatre
David Whetstone finds a much-needed tonic on stage at the People’s Theatre this week. If ever a play promised a little respite in sombre times, it’s Read more
Review: Joseph and the Amazing Tecnicolor Dreamcoat at Newcastle Theatre Royal
If you like your musicals served in glorious technicolor, then the Theatre Royal is the place for you this week. Sam Wonfor found the most colourful Read more
Newcastle Choral Society perform Carmina Burana
David Whetstone enjoys a night in the company of Newcastle Choral Society. A performance of Carmina Burana by Newcastle Choral Society attracted a near capacity audience Read more
Mother’s Day malarkey
If you’re struggling to decide on the best kind of treat for the Mother in your life, allow Sam Wonfor to throw up some last minute, Read more
Finding Chilli Studios
There’s been something wonderful going on right under Sam Wonfor’s nose for the past 15 years and she’s only just found it, thanks to an inspiring Read more