Film, Music & Theatre

Carrying David first toured in June 2019, and due to its success, it's having a new run at the Newcastle Theatre Royal, the most prestigious theatre in the world. Or maybe Newcastle, but who's counting. Carrying David is the story of how Glenn McCrory's terminally ill brother, David, inspired him...
A series of new artworks will go on show this autumn to mark the 85th anniversary of Newcastle’s Tyneside Cinema. Artists Adina Nelu, Sofia Barton and Colette Whittington and Tim Brunsden were given access to the cinema’s archive of photographs, programmes and correspondence and were invited to reveal hidden stories...
Pioneers of folk-rock, Steeleye Span changed the face of folk music forever, taking it out of small clubs and into the world of gold discs and international tours. Five decades on and the band, led as ever by the iconic vocals of Maddy Prior and a line-up featuring some of...
People originally due to perform at this year’s South Tyneside Festival are set to return as concerts are rescheduled for next summer’s music extravaganza. Will Young, Ella Henderson, The South, Shalamar and The Fizz will take to the Bents Park stage for next year’s series of open-air Sunday Concerts, after...
Epic adventure hits the big screen in the North in 2022
The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour is back for 2022, bringing the latest action and adventure films to venues around the UK and Ireland. Starring intrepid characters, extreme expeditions and stunning cinematography, the tour features two new collections of inspirational films from the wildest corners of the planet. ...
Ocean Film Festival World Tour sets sail for the UK! Virtual edition – October & November 2020 The Ocean Film Festival World Tour is bringing a brand-new collection of mesmerising ocean-themed films to UK shores this October and November, in its first-ever virtual edition! The online film evenings involve a...
Sting Makes History: Inaugural Performance at The Exchange 1856
Sting, the acclaimed musician from the North East and recipient of multiple awards made history as the inaugural artist to grace the stage at The Exchange 1856 in North Shields. This milestone performance took place after the venue underwent a comprehensive refurbishment program exceeding £1 million. Sting performed a stunning...
Exciting News for Music Lovers in Newcastle!
After their successful presentation of Sheku Kanneh-Mason in Ouseburn last December, through the noise has exciting news for Newcastle as they announce a series of shows scheduled for later this year. The newly revealed lineup for this autumn includes renowned musicians such as Fatma Said, Manchester Collective, Abel Selaocoe &...
Disabled-Led Symphonic Unity: An Inclusive Performance to Remember at Sage Gateshead
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...
Alphabetti Theatre Awarded Fringe Theatre of the Year at The Stage Awards 2023
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...

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