PREVIEWS JUNE’S DIVERSIONS INCLUDE TONNES OF LIVE MUSIC, COMEDY CAPERS, ARTY GOODNESS AND MUCH MORE. ENJOY!
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SATURDAY 5
NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY FINE ART DEGREE SHOW Marking the gallery’s reopening, students from
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ALEX WILLIAMSON Having thrown open their doors in mid-May,
Hartlepool’s gallery continue with their programming of exceptional artists both from around the world and closer to home. The work of Alex Williamson includes a selection of portraits which examine the personal use of social media and how it reflects their private and public selves. Hartlepool Art Gallery www.hartlepoolgallery.co.uk
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TUESDAY 1 TINNITUS TUESDAY Hurrah for the return of Tinnitus Tuesday, the noisy brainchild of Little Buildings’ Allan Scorer who aims to bring some satisfyingly heavy sounds to your week. June’s gig features experimental vibes from black metal duo Penance Stare and death metallers Plague Rider. It may be seated and socially distanced, but it’ll still knock your socks off. Anarchy Brew Co., Newcastle www.anarchybrewco.com
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THURSDAY 3
Newcastle University’s Fine Art degree course will make their debut. Comprised of 56 emerging artists, the exhibition is typically diverse and eclectic, encompassing painting, print, photography, sculpture, video, sound art, performance, installation, textiles and new media. Runs until Saturday 19th. Hatton Gallery, Newcastle www.hattongallery.org.uk
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SUNDAY 6
STEVE MASON Part of Wylam Brewery’s Socially Distanced
Supper Club shows, the Beta Band main-man will bring his eclectic sounds to the Palace of Arts. A plate of authentic street food is included in the price of tickets (which are limited at the time of press, be quick!) Also in the series are shows from Alice Russell (Monday 7) and JP Cooper (Tuesday 8). Wylam Brewery, Newcastle www.wylambrewery.co.uk
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DON LETTS Inspirational filmmaker, musician, DJ,
John James Perangie
UNTIL LATE JUNE QUEERING THE TOWN HALL Part of Curious Arts’ two year
partnership with Middlesbrough Town Hall to develop LGBTQIA+ arts in the Tees Valley, this exhibition will see four local artists’ work adorning the outside of the historic building. Expect to see work by well-known local creatives Keavey Gamwell, Melody Sproates, John James Perangie and Russell Atkinson. Middlesbrough Town Hall www.curiousarts.org.uk
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broadcaster, social commentator and punk and reggae icon Don Letts looks back on his extraordinary life, documented in his autobiography There And Black Again, with reflections on the Black Lives Matter movement and personal insights into his relationships and career, at this book reading, signing and Q&A. Wylam Brewery, Newcastle www.wylambrewery.co.uk
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FRIDAY 4 CHERRYADE SUPERNOVA The venue’s Takeover Young Writer in Residence, Andrew Finnegan, debuts his play Cherryade Supernova on the last night of the Takeover Festival, which celebrates the talent of young theatre makers. Encompassing themes of friendship and discovering what it really means to be cool, it’s performed by a young local cast. Customs House, South Shields www.customshouse.co.uk
TUESDAY 8 WILDFIRE ROAD Co-commissioned by ARC and
Northern School of Art, this collaborative production from playwright Eve Leigh and third year BA (Hons) students demonstrates an innovative and dramatic piece of new writing, which investigates a possible plane hijacking on a flight from London to Tokyo, where all isn’t as it seems. Also on Wednesday 9th. ARC, Stockton www.arconline.co.uk
