The newly-refurbished B&D Newcastle gallery space in Newcastle is being officially launched tonight (Friday, March 29) with a Brexit-led exhibition. Please Stand By is a solo Read more
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Moving Parts: Newcastle Puppetry Festival returns for 2019
It made its mark after debuting a couple of years back, and now those behind the festival – which comes with strings firmly attached – are Read more
Ouseburn Open Studios will put a spring in our step this weekend
As a tidying up frenzy engulfs the working spaces of more than 100 artists and makers, Sam Wonfor looks (very much) forward to Ouseburn Open Studios Read more
Review: Opera North finale double bill at Theatre Royal Newcastle
Our good friend David Whetstone has had a busy time, courtesy of Opera North’s week-long stay at Theatre Royal Newcastle. Here’s his review from a special Read more
Opera North at Theatre Royal Newcastle
Opera North are laying a hatstand-worth of hats at Theatre Royal Newcastle this week. Gail-Nina Anderson and David Whetstone report back. The Magic Flute, Opera North, Read more
Thought Foundation’s new exhibition is for everyBODY
An exhibition exploring the body and provoking the mind has opened at the Thought Foundation. Sam Wonfor took herself along to find out more. In Read more
Review: Arcadia at The People’s Theatre
The nature of truth and time are explored at the People’s this week as Tom Stoppard’s hit play, plays out. David Whetstone reports back. Thank goodness Read more
Review: Wonderland at Northern Stage
A play exploring the Miners’ Strike from all angles is taking Northern Stage audiences underground for a feast of a show. David Whetstone came back up Read more
Signing up for the School of Improv
As 2019 dawned, Wendy Errington decided to dive into the unknown… and quickly substituted fear for in-the-moment fun. I don’t make new year resolutions, but I Read more
Ian Stephenson: A 21st Century One Man Band
Folk maestro Ian Stephenson is stepping into the spotlight for a technology-laden performance at Sage Gateshead, when perfection will be the only option. He steps away Read more
Review: Bacon Knees and Sausage Fingers, Alphabetti Theatre
A three-week run of Bacon Knees and Sausage Fingers at Newcastle’s Alphabetti Theatre is well underway. Sam Wonfor saw the play on Tuesday night and is Read more
Hoovering up the MAPS Festival
As the MAPS Festival prepares to make its debut, Sam Wonfor was hungry to find out more about one of the very tasty items on the Read more