Young singers from across the region entertained at the Samling Academy Concert 2019 at Sage Gateshead. David Whetstone was there to see and listen. A concert Read more
Reviews
Review: I Have Met the Enemy (and the enemy is us)
Northern Stage have left their theatre to put on a show at Byker Community Centre. David Whetstone went to see I Have Met the Enemy (and Read more
ARTIST ROOMS Roy Lichtenstein at the Hatton Gallery
Roy Lichtenstein was a serious artist who could see the funny side. David Whetstone visited the exhibition of his work which has just opened in Newcastle Read more
Review: Kathryn Williams Anthology Tour at Sage Gateshead
Kathryn Williams used an intimate and gorgeous gig at Sage Gateshead to kick off a tour celebrating 20 years of making music. Michael Telfer loved it Read more
Review: Iris at The People’s Theatre
The People’s Theatre is opening a new season with a play by one of its own. Sam Wonfor went to see Iris. It was a few Read more
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
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
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
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
Review: Voltimand and Cornelius are Joyfully Returned at People’s Theatre Studio
David Whetstone reports back from a puzzling night at the People’s Theatre in Newcastle… Minor characters in Hamlet have a habit of wandering off into plays 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