Tyne Theatre & Opera House Round-Up

Choir!Choir!Choir! head to Newcastle with their Epic 80s Singalong Sunday 23rd April 2023

The Epic 80’s Singalong! NOTHING BEATS THE 1980s! NOTHING! From Prince, Madonna, & George Michael…To Bon Jovi, Whitney, & Journey… the 80s had it covered when it came to EPIC pop hits. And now, it’s time for YOU and Choir!Choir!Choir! to take a journey through the 80’s as they lead and YOU SING!

Choir!Choir!Choir! is a show where the crowd is the star. Every show, Nobu Adilman and Daveed Goldman create something electric with the audience – it’s comedy, it’s interactive, and it’s all about the audience. There are no auditions – Show up and they’ll have you singing in harmony in no time! It is a night that sparks into something so much greater than the sum of its parts. People shout, strangers meet + dance, and everyone SINGS! Founded in 2011, Choir!Choir!Choir! has amassed a dedicated and passionate community of singers and a thriving international fan base on YouTube amassing millions of views on their videos. They are heading to Newcastle as part of a nationwide UK tour. Theatre Director Jo Johnson commented: “We are overjoyed that Choir!Choir!Choir! will be joining us in Newcastle to sing and dance together with audiences at the Epic 80s Singalong! It’ll be such a fun event and we can’t wait.” Tickets are priced at £21 and can be bought from: www.tynetheatreandoperahouse.uk/events/choirchoir-choir-epic-80s-singalong/ To check out more recently announced shows, head over the Tyne Theatre & Opera House website: https://www.tynetheatreandoperahouse.uk/whats-on/

Grayson Perry brings new show A Show All About You to the Tyne Theatre Thursday 9th November 2023

What makes you, you? Is there a part deep inside of you that no one understands? Have you found your tribe or are you a unique human being? Or is it more complicated than that? In the last few decades, a combination of individualism, the internet and the culture war has, for many of us, brought our feelings about our own and other people’s identity to the fore. Grayson Perry, white, male, heterosexual, able bodied, English, southerner, baby boomer and member of the establishment takes a mischievous look at the nature of identity in his new show that will make you laugh, shudder, and reassess who you really are. The Turner Prize winning artist has established himself as a talented art and cultural commentator over the past two decades. Theatre Director Jo Johnson commented: “Grayson Perry is an exceptional talent and we’re thrilled to be hosting his Newcastle leg of his new show… all about you! Funny and interesting, we’re sure audiences will have a great time at this show and we’re really excited.” Tickets are priced at £26 - £43 and can be bought from: https://www. tynetheatreandoperahouse.uk/ events/grayson-perry-a-show-allabout-you/ To check out more recently announced shows, head over the Tyne Theatre & Opera House website: https://www.tynetheatreandoperahouse.uk/whats-on/ Please note this show is strictly 16+

Tim Vine to stop off at Tyne Theatre and Opera House with new show ‘Breeeep!’ Thursday 18th May 2023

Tim Vine returns with his brand new stand-up show Breeeep!, prompting The Times newspaper to ask: “Is there a more ludicrous comedian in Britain than Tim Vine?”. Expect a mountain of nonsense. One-liners, stupid things, crazy songs, and wobbly props (plus utter drivel). Tim’s like the manager of a sweet shop where all the sweets are replaced by jokes, and he serves them in a random order. So it’s like a sweet shop where the manager just throws sweets at you. Enjoy the foolishness and laugh your slip-ons off. ‘A symphony of silly’ ***** (The Times). ‘An absolute marvel’ ***** (The Scotsman) Tim Vine was the winner of Dave’s Best Joke of the Fringe twice. He starred in The Tim Vine Chat Show (BBC Radio 4) and has made numerous TV appearances, including Tim Vine Travels Through Time (BBC One), Taskmaster (Dave), Countdown (Channel 4), Not Going Out (BBC One), The Sketch Show (ITV), Blandings (BBC One), Football Genius (ITV) and Whittle (Channel 5). His vast wealth of material has been preserved in books such as The Biggest Ever Tim Vine Joke Book and The Tim Vine Bumper Book of Silliness. Tim’s six stand-up DVDs include his most recent ridiculous offering Sunset Milk Idiot. He has also recreated moments from 20 different episodes of Columbo in his online project Recreating Columbo, and has recently finished touring as Plastic Elvis, his Elvis tribute act. But with Breeeep!, Tim’s back to what he does best: telling silly jokes, singing daft songs, and waving mad props akimbo. SAFETY ANNOUNCEMENT: Please remember to breathe between laughs. Theatre Director Jo Johnson commented: “We’re very excited for Tim Vine to stop off here in Newcastle during his new tour, and to welcome him back to our beautiful venue. He adds to an amazing comedy programme we have lined up for audiences in 2023!” Tickets are priced at £26 and can be bought from: https://www. tynetheatreandoperahouse.uk/ events/tim-vine-breeeep/