The Royal Northern Sinfonia and Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra are coming together to present a musical event like no other on March 3rd at Sage Gateshead.
The performance features an inclusive ensemble of disabled and non-disabled musicians, and will showcase a newly commissioned piece by award-winning composer Kate Whitley.
The event will...
Newcastle’s Alphabetti Theatre has been awarded Fringe Theatre of the Year at The Stage Awards 2023, in association with Tysers Insurance Brokers. The annual awards celebrate excellence in British theatre and this year’s shortlist features theatres and organisations across the UK.
The Fringe Theatre of the Year category, sponsored by...
The story of a young man’s difficult upbringing on the streets of Tyneside after leaving his home in Zambia is currently being developed into a contemporary TV musical drama.
Kema Kay’s production of “Shine” received rave reviews when it played at Newcastle’s Live Theatre and subsequently earned him an award...
Tiny Fragments of Beautiful Light at Alphabetti Theatre is an immersive, interactive exploration of one woman’s journey of self-discovery. From 31st January – 18th February, this funny, joyful play is a celebration of our individuality and the joy and freedom that comes when we live as we truly are,...
Northumbrian teacher, Jane Ions, has found literary success by picking up her pen after retirement.
Jane’s series of humorous novels are winning an enthusiastic following and literary acclaim, and she’s heading home to speak about her writing at the Morpeth Book Festival on 31st March.
After university, Jane returned home to...
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...
