Writer Michael Chaplin, who lives in Jesmond, has seen a ‘crazy idea’ take off. He tells David Whetstone about The Ferryhill Philosophers which is back on Read more
Theatre
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
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
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
Review: Romeo and Juliet at Newcastle Theatre Royal
The Royal Shakespeare Company are back in their North East home with a production of Romeo and Juliet fit for the 21st Century. David Whetstone went Read more