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
Reviews
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
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
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
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
Review: Jack Lear at Northern Stage
Hull Truck Theatre Company are parked up in Newcastle this week with their production of Jack Lear. Wendy Errington was there on press night. Since comprehensive Read more
Review: The River at the People’s Theatre
The new Studio Theatre at the People’s is open and in full flow this week with a production of Jez Butterworth’s The River. David Whetstone was Read more
Review: Approaching Empty at Live Theatre
An examination of friendship, betrayal, the immigrant experience and the legacy of Margaret Thatcher has turned Live Theatre’s main stage into a scruffy Teesside taxi HQ. Read more