Film, Music & Theatre

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...
Four men in smart suits with red ties and pocket squares. They are supposed to all be looking at something in sky for this shot, but one of them is looking at the camera.
The Opera Boys – a group of classically trained singers, whose repertoire extends from opera to West End show songs to pop – are to perform at the Customs House, South Shields, on April 2nd. Different Opera Boys have appeared in West End and Broadway musicals like Phantom of the...
The North East of England is home to some of the greatest films of all time. The stunning landscapes and scenery only enhance its attraction for film-making.  Here are 4 of some films we consider to be on the list of “all-time greatest ”: 1. Transformers: The Last Knight (2017) Newcastle in...
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American R ‘n’ B stars The Stylistics – famous for hits like You Make Me Feel Brand New, You Are Everything and Betcha by Golly Wow – will play Gateshead Sage on 26th October. A vocal group, The Stylistics formed in Philadelphia in 1966 from a merger of two bands,...
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...
Reformed Bananarama Coming to Newcastle City Hall
If you’re of a certain age, you might remember them being always on Top of the Pops or their cheery sassy songs forever blaring out of radios. Well, Bananarama – one of the most successful girl groups of all time – have reformed their original line-up and are due to...
Christmas Delights at London Bridge Rooftop
Enjoy a Winter punch or mulled wine served in teapots within the Christmas grotto, offering stunning views across London. Indulge in boozy hot chocolate and savour a Christmas dinner served creatively inside giant Yorkshire puddings, all part of the delightful menu. Following a brief closure for winter-proofing and renovations, London...
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As preparation for the up and coming release of their new EP “Drifting Sands”, The River Coasters, Jon (guitar) and Sam (Vocals and percussion)  share the crucial parts of their background leading to their current status in the music industry, in an interview to let us all know what...
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Blues veterans The Blues Band are set to play Sage, Gateshead, on 28th October. Formed in 1979 by ex-Manfred Mann members Paul Jones and Tom McGuinness as a band “just to play the blues”, The Blues Band are today regarded as one of the best purveyors of rhythm and blues...
Unforgettable Night of Qawali: Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan's JUST QAWALI Tour Hits Newcastle
The world-renowned Pakistani musician, Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, will grace the stage at the O2 City Hall in Newcastle upon Tyne on Thursday, July 6th, 2023, for his highly anticipated JUST QAWALI Tour. This momentous event has already garnered immense popularity, with tickets selling out in no time. Presented by...

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