The Stage has revealed the 2023 nominees for The Stage Awards, in association with Tysers Insurance Brokers – and the North East is represented in the form of Alphabetti Theatre, Newcastle, who have been shortlisted for the Best Fringe Theatre award.
The annual awards celebrate the very best of British...
Newcastle’s Cultural Compact, Newcastle Creates, was launched with an open call for everyone who lives and works in the city to have their say in its cultural future.
The organisation has been tasked with setting a bold new agenda for culture in Newcastle, one that will put culture at the...
The Life Of Mark Akenside examines the controversy and speculation about Akenside’s origins and changing political affiliations in a period of economic crisis and great social change.
Born the son of a butcher in Newcastle Upon Tyne in 1721 Mark Akenside went on to quality as a doctor at Edinburgh...
Sage Gateshead is delighted to open its doors for this autumn’s incredible celebration of music.
A busy and vibrant time for the music charity, it is set to host over 100 events showcasing the best classical and contemporary music and offer more than 50 different classes for people of all...
The bravery and courage of the 343 New York City Firemen and Women who lost their lives in the World Trade Centre’s Twin Towers 911 attacks have been immortalised in a unique new exhibition by Newcastle based artist Alexander Millar.
The Every Day Heroes exhibition at his gallery in Grey...
A leading Tyneside marine artist and lifeboat hero has seen off competition from artists across the world to earn a place at a major London exhibition.
Mark Taylor, 43, from North Shields, divides his time between painting the North East coastline and answering distress calls from those in peril at...
Is your youngster a reluctant reader? Despite tempting them with every type of book, do they still only read when they ‘have’ to at school and not for pleasure?
Former primary school teacher Emma Shingleton of education resource experts. PlanBee shares some great tips for the summer holidays.
The long summer...
NORTHERN PRIDE is pulling out all the stops to ensure that the year it is the host of UK Pride is one to remember.
Following the recent announcement of an exciting line-up for the free festival, which includes a DJ set by Spice Girl Melanie C, Louise and local hero...
Local online community radio station Radio Gateshead is celebrating its first birthday.
Radio Gateshead, which broadcasts LIVE 24 hours a day online, provides a local service of news, community information and great music.
The station launched on 5th June 2021 and has been incredibly popular, helping thousands of local residents during...
A North East theatre and production company is holding a very special performance in tribute to one of their leading actors who passed away last year.
Life of Reilly Productions have toured their play of the same name around the North East playing at Northern Stage numerous times, Queens Hall Hexham, Phoenix Theatre...
