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THE BIG ONE IS BACK IN NE1

Newcastle Falcons return to the city centre for a huge match against Sale Sharks at St James’ Park. Get the lowdown...

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PADDY'S DAY PARTY TIME

Prepare to paint the town green as the St Patrick's Day celebrations return to the Toon. Follow our guide to all the fun stuff!

13 - 27 MAR 2019

MAKE MOTHER'S DAY PLANS

Get ahead of the game with gifts, tips, ideas and experiences to make sure Mother's Day in Newcastle is the best one yet!

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EACH ISSUE WE WELCOME YOU TO THE MAGAZINE WITH AN INTRODUCTION FROM A MEMBER OF THE NE1 TEAM, GIVING YOU THEIR UNIQUE TAKE ON WHAT’S GOING ON.

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Is it? Could it be? Yes I think spring is springing in Newcastle you know!

As the urge to hibernate recedes (as if you ever could in Newcastle), and the nights get lighter, March is bringing us a whole host of amazing treats and events.

St Patrick’s Day promises all sorts of fun on Sunday 17th, and we’ve got two full pages of places for you to check out that weekend, with plentiful refreshments, and Six Nations action!

If that’s not enough rugby for you, our own Newcastle Falcons land at St James’ Park for their annual ‘Big One’, playing Sale Sharks on Saturday 23rd in what promises to be a cracking game! If it’s half as good as last year’s we’re in for a treat!

Mother’s Day might not fall in this issue, but it’s always best to be prepared, so we’ve got a gift guide and loads of suggestions for fun with mum - helping you avoid the mad dash to the petrol station on Sunday 31st!

It’s all going on… there are also pages upon pages of openings, shows, performances, and much more, crammed inside this issue of Get into Newcastle - so make plans to get out there and enjoy our city!

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13.03.19 - 27.03.19 AROUND THE CITY

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23 MARCH The Big One is back in NE1 this March! Don’t miss out on the big game as the Newcastle Falcons take on the Sale Sharks in a Gallagher Premiership clash at St James’ Park! newcastlefalcons.co.uk

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Nish Kumar: It’s in Your Nature to Destroy Yourselves

22 MARCH Nish Kumar is back in business, bringing his brand new show to the Tyne Theatre & Opera House stage this March! Expect politics puns and jokes about mankind’s capacity for self-destruction! tynetheatreandoperahouse.uk

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LIFE SCIENCE CENTRE

Museum of the Moon

UNTIL 6 MAY Explore the lunar surface in incredible detail this spring at the Life Science Centre. The touring artwork by Luke Jerram uses imagery captured by NASA spacecraft Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter and showcases a massive, magnificent and mesmerising seven-metre sphere suspended in the air! life.org.uk 7

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20 MARCH Take a deep breath and plunge into the wonders of the world as Blue Planet II comes to the stage, accompanied by the City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra and conducted by Matthew Freeman. A breathtaking journey in the depths of the ocean - you’ll be wowed from start to finish! utilitaarena.co.uk

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EXCITING EXPERIENCES, CHARITY SUPPORT AND MORE! Our diaries are filling up with fun stuff, and to help you along the way, we're giving you the chance to win BIG in NE1! Play the Geordie Jackpot and make sure you have a spring and summer season to remember in Newcastle! You've got to be in it to win it folks. Buy your Geordie Jackpot tickets online for just £1. Good luck!

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Spring Elite Wedding Show 2019 17 MARCH Planning your big day? Enter a world of wonderful wedding inspiration this March at Sage Gateshead’s Spring Elite Wedding Show 2019. Get to know some of the best suppliers and tick off your wed-min to-do list as you go! sagegateshead.com

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SparkPlug 14 - 16 MARCH SparkPlug is a poetic one-man show exploring family, race, identity and love. It’s a must-see theatre fix this March - looking at what family means in today’s society. live.org.uk

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Word on the Street GET YOUR FILM & FOOD FIX AT EVERYMAN

Everyman is making its way to NE1 and it’s certainly something for film-lovers and foodies to get excited about! This brand new Grey Street gem will open its doors later this year, giving us a truly unique experience when it comes to catching a flick in Newcastle city centre. Putting a rather luxurious twist on the cinema concept, Everyman swaps soft drinks for a glass of fizz and fast food for a freshly-made pizza - all served direct to your seat! And with an array of of-the-moment, chart-topping, independent and classics films in the schedule, there’s something for everyone if a cinema date is on the cards. everymancinema.com

BEHIND THE SCENES

A major multi-million pound restoration is currently underway in NE1, bringing the City Baths back to life! Later this year, the Grade II Listed building will be unveiled as the city’s latest leisure attraction - combining the finest contemporary facilities with traditional features that make the building so unique today. Design company, Createability have been contracted by Fusion Lifestyle - the leisure charity granted a lease by Newcastle City Council - to work on this iconic site’s re-development. So, what can we expect from the transformation? As well as a brand new pool, the city’s new forward-thinking lifestyle venue will introduce Turkish baths, a spa, a top class fitness suite, wellbeing facilities and a bistro. For updates and to follow the project’s journey, visit: city-baths.co.uk

LOVE OUR LISTED PROPERTIES

Newcastle’s beautiful and historical Tyne Theatre & Opera House was one of seven projects across the UK, awarded funding from the Theatre Improvement Scheme Improving Accessibility grants, in partnership with the Wolfson Foundation. As a city, we’re incredibly proud to say the Tyne Theatre & Opera House on Westgate Road is one of the few Grade I Listed theatres in the country - a real Victorian gem, owned and operated by the Preservation Trust. Thanks to this grant, the theatre will carry out several works to improve accessibility and the experience of disabled audience members. Here’s to the next chapter at the Tyne Theatre - a city landmark we are incredibly proud of. Keep up to date with the venue’s events and listings at: tynetheatreandoperahouse.uk

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A REGGAE REVOLUTION

Who knew it? Sting and Shaggy are a match made in heaven, and they’re here in NE1 this May to share their revolutionary new reggae music with a North East audience! Following this year’s GRAMMY’s, where the duo were awarded ‘Best Reggae Album’ for their collaborative UK Top Ten record, 44/876, the pair have announced their return to the UK with their tour of the same name. Whether you’re a Sting super-fan, you’re excited about the thought of Shaggy’s throwback hits, or you’re intrigued to see what the pair have got up their sleeves, this is a must-see gig at Newcastle’s O2 Academy on 22nd May 2019. See Sting and Shaggy collaborate on each other’s most celebrated hits such as Englishman in New York, Every Breath You Take, It Wasn’t Me, Mr. Boombastic and Angel, as well as hits from the new album. academymusicgroup.com

Martin Kemp comes to Wylam Brewery!

SCREEN TIME

In the last issue, we gave you word on a sparkling new refurb at Cineworld, The Gate. This time, we’re back with an overview of some of the must-see movies you’ll be able to check out on the new and improved Screen X! Film-buffs are in for a treat with a fantastic line-up offering something for everyone! Families can look forward to a Screen X screening of Shazam! on 25th March, as well as a Pokémon Detective Pikachu release on 29th April. Other popular screenings include The Curse of La Llorona on 29th April and Godzilla II: King of the Monsters, on 27th May. Grab your movie-loving mates and make a date at Cineworld’s sensational new Screen X this spring! cineworld.co.uk

Spandau Ballet superfans are in for a treat in NE1 this May as Martin Kemp makes his way up to Wylam Brewery for an electrifying 80s extravaganza, sure to get the pulses racing and those party-people popping! He's been selling out non-stop with his live DJ shows all over the country, and he's here in Newcastle for a must-attend evening of music the whole gang will love! This spring bank holiday, on Sunday 26th May, the national treasure will take to the decks to transform Wylam into a 1980s party paradise. Think bold, bright colours, fab funky fashion, sky high hair and a number of nostalgic tunes that promise to take you back to the glory days! With support from World HQ's Tommy Caulker, who will be warming the crowd up with the very best hits of the 70s and 80s, this promises to be a belter of a night in NE1. Stick it in your music diaries and get ready to count down the days to Martin Kemp's 80s DJ Show at Wylam Brewery! Tickets from £10 £18, on sale now at: wylambrewery.co.uk.

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13.03.19 WHAT'S ON WEDNESDAY

WHERE THERE’S MUCK THERE’S BRAS

If that's not enough

Performed by stand-up poet, Kate Fox, and actor, Joanna Holden, this comic and thoughtprovoking show about the real Northern Powerhouse, Northern Women – the sung and the unsung - is bound to lift the spirits.

Settle in and lose yourselves in the funny performance/lecture as it uncovers the hidden history of the writers, scientists, sportswomen, politicians, protestors, musicians and other heroines who represent the grit, determination and spirit of the North’s women. northernstage.co.uk

ART HEATHER PHILLIPSON: THE AGE OF LOVE Produced as a major new commission that responds to BALTIC’s vast Level 4 Gallery, Heather Phillipson presents a series of videos, sounds and objects that operate as landmarks in a remixed geology. See the exhibition this spring. Free, 10am - 6pm.

Baltic, baltic.art

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Get arty at the Laing Art Gallery! During this fun and informal workshop, you’ll learn basic acrylic techniques, using landscape and still-life as subject matter. Using different types of brushstrokes, colour mixing and materials, you’ll also produce basic landscapes and still life masterpieces! Bring along your favourite palette and palette knife, water pot, round and flat headed brushes and paper. laingartgallery.org.uk

LOSING GROUND

Catch internationally-renowned playwright, Kathleen Collins’ recently rediscovered relationship drama, Losing Ground, at Tyneside Cinema.

A lost gem of African American cinema, it’s a sensuous, smart take on love and desire with a compelling heroine at its heart and a refreshing focus on the lives of the black intellectual middle classes. tynesidecinema.co.uk

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2 COURSES FROM £10.99 Looking for somewhere to satisfy your mid-week munchies? Make your way to TGI Fridays in The Gate for great food at a great price! Foodies can enjoy two courses from £10.99, Monday to Thursday at the Americanstyle spot. From £10.99, Monday - Thursday.

TGI Fridays, The Gate, tgifridays.co.uk 2-4-1 BURGERS ALL DAY WEDNESDAY Celebrate Hump Day with delicious burgers at The Holy Hobo! Round up your troops and get down to this foodie’s paradise for mouthwatering food that’s sure to give you a mid-week pickup! All day, every Wednesday. The Holy Hobo, holyhobo.co.uk

DANCE BALLROOM & LATIN (55+) Find your feet at Dance City this Wednesday with a fun and informal ballroom and latin dance class! You’ll explore the originals of each dance as you learn to waltz, quickstep, tango, foxtrot, cha cha, rumba, salsa and more! Go on, give it a go! From £6, 1.30pm - 2.30pm, every Wednesday. Dance City, dancecity.co.uk

THEATRE SHAKESPEARE’S SPEAKEASY Can a group of strangers successfully stage a Shakespeare play in a day? Find out at Alphabetti Theatre’s Shakespeare’s Speakeasy this Wednesday night! An entertaining cast will impress audiences in a rough and ready Elizabethan fashion! Pay what you feel, 7.30pm. Alphabetti Theatre, alphabettitheatre.co.uk

TALKS & WORKSHOPS SPANISH TASTER SESSION As part of the NU Festival of Culture 2019, language-lovers can take part in a one-hour taster session, picking up the basics of Spanish. Free, 2pm 3pm. Newcastle University Students’ Union, nusu.co.uk/NUFest

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14.03.19 THURSDAY THRILLS

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COME WINE WITH ME - BIG JUICY REDS Calling all red wine-lovers! Make your way to Blackfriars’ Tasting Room for a fantastic Come Wine With Me event - focusing on big juicy reds! Enjoy five rich red wines, from bargain basement to top dollar! £29, 6pm - 8pm. Blackfriars, blackfriarsrestaurant.co.uk

Get your theatre fix this Thursday as SparkPlug takes to the stage at Live Theatre. It tells the tale of a white man who becomes the adoptive father, mother and best friend of a mixed-race child, David. Inspired by autobiographical events, SparkPlug is an exploration of family, race, identity and love. A poetic and energetic one-man show that examines what family means in today’s society. This one is sure to get you thinking! live.org.uk

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BREAKFAST WITH THE TIGER Settle in at the Seven Stories cafe this Thursday and have a grrrreat breakfast inspired by Judith Kerr’s The Tiger Who Came to Tea. Enjoy toast and jam, apple and banana slices, a cup of milk or juice and lots of games and crafts! £3 (child’s breakfast), 9.30am - 11am.

Seven Stories, sevenstories.org.uk

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OPERA NORTH: KATYA KABANOVA

A wildly beautiful tale of temptation comes to Newcastle’s Theatre Royal this Thursday. Katya is a gentle soul drowning in a narrow-minded small-town society. She catches the eye of Boris and embarks on a passionate affair. She is overwhelmed by guilt, but will she confess her sin? This highly-charged drama is driven by sublime music. Don’t miss it! theatreroyal.co.uk

Bringing in baby: THE KINDERGARTEN TEACHER

Mums are invited to Tyneside Cinema’s special Bringing in Baby screening this Thursday - a great chance to catch a film with your little one in tow. This week’s screening is The Kindergarten Teacher, a powerful take on frustrated ambition and trying to find fulfilment through another’s talent. tynesidecinema.co.uk

GREAT NORTHERN SLAM

Make your way to Northern Stage for an evening of high octane, adrenaline-fuelled entertainment. The Great Northern Slam brings poetry to the stage - but not as we know it! Sixteen of the region’s best slam poets battle it out to impress the audience with words and delivery. Hosted by Jeff Price and with special guest David C. Johnson on board, this is a must-attend night of witty, quirky performance poetry. northernstage.co.uk

THE STRANGLERS One of the most influential bands to have emerged from the punk era, The Stranglers are hitting the road again, swinging by Newcastle’s O2 Academy for a onenight-only gig! Expect new material and classic favourites, with a catalogue spanning over forty years! From £31, 7pm.

O2 Academy, academymusicgroup.com

TALKS & WORKSHOPS

AN EVENING WITH V.E SCHWAB! Join our friends at Waterstones for an evening with best-selling author, V.E Schwab, who will be discussing the re-release of a classic, ‘The Near Witch’, in a deluxe new form. Don’t miss it! £4, 7pm. Waterstones, waterstones.com

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FILM NITE: FLASH GORDON Film Nite returns to Newcastle’s Alphabetti Theatre this Thursday, with an experimental performance of Flash Gordon! The Film Nite crew will retell the classic film the only way they can nonsensically, outlandishly and with wide-eyed enthusiasm!

A truly unique experience in NE1! £5, 7.30pm. Alphabetti Theatre, alphabettitheatre.co.uk

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GAMING NIGHT Gather at Luthers Bar this Thursday for a casual Gaming Night, where you’ll be introduced to the world of competitive Esports! Featuring Nintendo games, Guitar Hero, a thrilling FIFA 19 competition and more! Free, 6pm 9pm. Luthers Bar, Newcastle University, nusu.co.uk/NUFest

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15.03.19 FRIDAY FUN

10 THINGS I HATE ABOUT YOU FILM SCREENING

Plenty more in NE1...

Hotfoot-it to Newcastle Castle this Friday for a 1999 flick! 10 Things I Hate About You is an American teen rom-com telling the tale of Kat, a beautiful, smart and quite abrasive character who doesn’t attract many boys. Unfortunately for her younger sister, Bianca, house rules say that she can’t date until Kat has a boyfriend. Soon, Kat crosses paths with a handsome new arrival. Will she let her guard down enough to fall for the handsome Patrick? newcastlecastle.co.uk

IMOGEN

Music-lovers should make a date at The Cluny this Friday for an inspiring gig with IMOGEN. Her debut single, White Lines, was premiered via Huw Stephens at BBC Radio 1, has received support from BBC 6 Music, BBC Introducing, Amazing Radio and more. She’s bringing her new music to Newcastle this March, with a mustsee gig in NE1! thecluny.com

CLUB DIRTY LITTLE SECRET Get down to Newcastle’s very own palace party for a night of house anthems, old school hip hop and R&B. Tup Tup Palace is the place to be this Friday round up your pals and don’t miss out! £5 earlybird tickets available, 11pm. Tup Tup Palace, bigbadrobot.com

DANCE

TERRY JONES VILLAGE SOUL Mr Terry Jones is back in town this Friday for a feel-good gig at Hoochie Coochie! Soul fans are in for a treat as he puts smiles on the faces of party-goers in NE1. Expect a good mix of dancefloor classics and unique tunes sure to get you moving! hoochiecoochie.co.uk

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NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY DANCE SOCIETY: CELEBRATE GOOD TIMES Newcastle University Dance Society’s annual show is set to be a thrilling performance at Northern Stage this Friday. With styles ranging from ballet to street and everything in between, audiences will be wowed from start to finish! £6 - £9, 7pm. Northern Stage, northernstage.co.uk LATIN AND BALLROOM NIGHT Fancy yourself as a bit of an Anton du Beke? Make your way to Newcastle University’s Latin and Ballroom Night, as part of the NU Festival of Culture 2019. Join two professional dancers as they help you move those hips! Free, 6.30pm - 9pm. The Ballroom Culture Lab, Newcastle University, nusu.co.uk/NUFest

FOOD & DRINK FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE HUDSON Get your gladrags on and get down to The Hudson this Friday for an evening of high-end drinking and dancing! With resident DJs playing an eclectic mix of funk, soul and jazz, and plenty of cocktails to work your way through, you’re sure to start the weekend in style! Free entry, until 12am. The Hudson, hudsonnewcastle.co.uk

THE ARENA TOUR - A TRIBUTE TO GEORGE MICHAEL

MUSIC

Fastlove is the world’s largest George Michael celebration, bringing to life a respectful and moving tribute to the late superstar. Don't miss this vibrant new show at City Hall - bringing hit songs back to life, including I Can’t Make You Love Me, I Knew You Were Waiting, Careless Whisper and I’m Your Man. theatreroyal.co.uk

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VIVALDI’S GLORIA There’s a good reason why Vivaldi’s great choral celebration is so popular! Get a taste of it this March at Sage Gateshead - a concert filled with music from his contemporaries and colleagues in baroque Venice. From £14, 7.30pm. Sage, sagegateshead.com WILKO JOHNSON WITH SPECIAL GUEST GLEN TILBROOK The original Dr Feelgood guitarist is back in business - playing for a North East audience at the Tyne Theatre & Opera House this Friday! Joined on stage by Glenn Tilbrook, a well-loved singer-songwriter and guitarist, this is a must-see show for music-lovers! £30.50, 8pm. Tyne Theatre & Opera House, tynetheatreandoperahouse.uk

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16.03.19 IT'S THE WEEKEND!

#Whataweekend Start here

There’s a one-man theatre show coming to the Discovery Museum this Saturday and it’s a must-see for circus-lovers! Ringmaster, Chris Barltrop, brings Audacious Mr Astley to the stage, pulling from his own experiences in the ring. discoverymuseum.org.uk

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Let your creative side flourish this Saturday at the Laing Art Gallery’s Fused Glass Workshop with Kimoci Glass. Learn how to make a beautiful, decorative glass piece to take away with you and display at home. laingartgallery.org.uk

Take tots to Northern Stage for an adventure in melody and light. Twinkle Twinkle is a heartwarming adventure made for little ones and featuring brilliant puppetry, magic, audience interaction and a spectacular score. northernstage.co.uk

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Make City Hall your Saturday night spot for a sensational celebration of ‘The Velvet Voice’, fronted by Luther Vandross tribute, Harry Cambridge and his 10-piece band! You’ll dance the night away to hits including Here and Now, Give Me the Reason, Your Secret Love, Superstar and more. theatreroyal.co.uk

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Dance-punk perfection

Be dazzled by dance in Newcastle this Saturday as Velvet Petal, by Scottish Dance Theatre, takes to the Dance City stage. With a 70s vibe and a fresh dance-punk soundtrack, this is a must-see show! dancecity.co.uk

Book club

Budding bloggers and aspiring writers should stop

by Waterstones this Saturday for ‘An Evening with Anna Newton’. The online content-creator and blogger will be in NE1, discussing her brand new book, An Edited Life. waterstones.com

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‘The world’s greatest Pink Floyd show’ comes to Sage Gateshead this Saturday night and it’s a must for music-lovers of the North East! Brit Floyd brings a very special 40th anniversary retrospective of Pink Floyd’s iconic rock opera, ‘The Wall’. sagegateshead.com

THEATRE

of lamb? Learn how at this Saturday’s Domestic Butchery Masterclass at Blackfriars Cookery School. A fun, informative day designed to help you improve your kitchen skills! £125, 9.30am - 4.30pm. Blackfriars, blackfriarsrestaurant.co.uk

an all-female singing group for all abilities. Every Saturday

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and dance the night away to lounge and electro house tunes

SINGING STELLAS Develop your vocal skills and harmony singing in a friendly and enjoyable atmosphere at Sage Gateshead. Pop along and sing a variety of musical styles in

from Adam Fraser and Tony Hutchinson. Every Saturday.

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Free entry, 8pm - 2am. Colonel Porter’s Emporium,

Saturday! From £18, 8pm. Tyne Theatre & Opera House,

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during term time. £3.50 per session, 11am - 1pm. Sage, sagegateshead.com ADAM FRASER & TONY HUTCHINSON Spend Saturday night at 1920s-themed spot, Colonel Porter’s Emporium,

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NO SUCH THING AS A FISH: IN NO PARTICULAR ORDER The team behind award-winning podcast, No Such Thing As A Fish, are on the road with their brand new live show!

Dan, James, Anna and Andy will be taking their fact-filled

17.03.19 IT'S THE WEEKEND!

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FOOD & DRINK

the Golden Age and the Guardia Vieja, played in tandas with cortinas. £4, 7.30pm - 10.30pm. The Globe, jazz.coop

SUNDAY OFFERS What better place to spend the day of rest than at Shark Club? See the weekend out in style with 2-4-1

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cocktails, two pint steins of Coors Light for £7 and three for

LICKETY SPLIT Lickety Split return to The Globe this Sunday.

two on appetisers. What’s not to love? Every Sunday.

The eight-piece band play the very best of West Coast jazz,

Shark Club, sharkclub.co.uk

sure to lift your spirits and see your weekend out with big

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LA MILONGA DE LOS DOMINGOS A friendly, intimate

smiles! £6 (on the door), £3 (students), 7.30pm - 11pm.

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Sunday evening milonga with 100% traditional music from

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Get ahead with your wedding planning with a little help from the Spring Elite Wedding Show 2019 at Sage Gateshead.

Round up your bridal party and prepare to fill your little black book of weddings! sagegateshead.com

Start your day with a proper English breakfast at George’s Great British Kitchen! Whether it’s a full English, crushed avo on toast, creamy porridge or buttery pancakes, there’s something to make everyone smile on Sunday morning! georgesgreatbritishkitchen.co.uk

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It’s the musical we all know every word to - and it’s coming to the Theatre Royal this Sunday. Don’t miss out on a sensational singa-long screening of The Greatest Showman, at 2pm and 7pm.

A live host will teach you moves and lyrics will appear on screen, so you’ll feel like you're part of the show! theatreroyal.co.uk

Stop by City Hall this Sunday for a gig that promises guaranteed good times in NE1! See James perform some of their best-loved hits alongside new material from their recent Top 10 album, ‘Living in Extraordinary Times’. theatreroyal.co.uk

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Calling all music-lovers looking for Sunday plans in NE1! Kristin Hersh ‘Live & Loud’ comes to The Cluny, with support from Fred Abong. An evening of inspiring live entertainment and a great way to end the week! thecluny.com

CLUNY TUNES!

Worked up an appetite? Book in at Babucho where you can enjoy one, two and three course Sunday lunches all day! From prawn cocktail and crispy fried skins, to beef, pork, chicken or lamb, you’re sure to leave with a smile on your face. babucho.co.uk

A SUPER SUN DAY FEAST

Sunday bites

Up for a challenge this Sunday? Get the gang together and make your way to Exit Newcastle for a rollercoaster journey where the main aim is to escape the room, completing a number of obstacles and challenges along the way! Will you make it? exit-newcastle.co.uk

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miss out on the chance to see the Digital Citizen exhibition at BALTIC, drawing on the imagination of contemporary artists and inspiring ideas of citizenship in the digital age. Featured artists include: Alan Butler, Daniela Ortiz, Jonas Staal and James Bridle. Don’t miss it! Free, 10am - 6pm. BALTIC, baltic.art

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Canadian-comedy legend, Tom Stade, is swinging by The Stand Comedy Club this weekend, and it’s a must on your social calendars if you’re looking to end the week on a high!

Armed with his usual swagger and mischief, he explores a handful of generational conundrums... thestand.co.uk

SUNDAYS…

17.03.19 ST PATRICK'S DAY

Paddy's Day party ST PATRICK’S DINNER 15 MARCH

Make your way to Tyneside Irish Centre on Gallowgate this March, for an early Paddy’s Day celebration with the Tyneside Irish Cultural Society. Settle in for a delicious three-course dinner and enjoy live music, special guests and inspiring speakers. tynesideirish.com

SHAMROCK STAGE FAMILY DAY 16 MARCH Celebrate the Irish holiday with the whole family down at Tyneside Irish Centre’s Shamrock Stage Family Day! Expect live music, ceili dances and plenty of hands-on fun to keep the kids entertained! Children’s lunch bags and sweets will be available, as well as tea, coffee and a full bar. A free, family-friendly event!

What’s more? The Irish Centre will also be screening the Six Nations Championship rugby clash between Wales and Ireland, in the bar and Gallowgate Room. tynesideirish.com

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CRAIC AND COCKTAILS AT UNION ROOMS 16-17 MARCH

Raise a glass to St Patrick with a very special green cocktail combining martini, vodka, pineapple and apple juice with a little green sugar shamrock. Plus, live music on Sunday! facebook.com/unionrooms

PADDY FEST 2019 16 MARCH

Paddy Fest is back for another year - bringing proper Irish craic to Times Square! 2019 brings a bigger and better celebration - think louder DJs, more Guinness giveaways, memorabilia, glorious green decor and Six Nations Rugby screened live! Party-goers can expect live traditional and modern Irish bands throughout the day, as well as a super sized 30m Guinness bar and traditional ‘Ulster fry’ breakfasts

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available for those feeling peckish! Don your green gear and get ready to party at Times Square this Paddy’s Day! paddyfest.co.uk

WAIKIKI ST PADDY’S DAY SPECIAL 17 MARCH

Waikiki, but not as you know it! Visit the tropical paradise on Collingwood Street this Sunday for a beach party with a glorious green makeover! facebook.com/waikikinewcastle

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in NE1 ST PATRICK’S DAY 2019 17 MARCH

A day that goes down in history at Northumbria University... Paddy’s Day is back with another building takeover! Students are invited to start the St Patrick’s Day session with gallons of Guinness, street food, live music, inflatable games, face painting and more! mynsu.co.uk

GLASS HOUSE PADDY’S DAY SPECIAL 17 MARCH

Go to Glass House for a ‘Sunday Funday’ with an Irish twist! Party-goers can expect live performances from Northern Project, Bear Essentials, Jake Middleton and Chrissy Mambo! facebook.com/glasshousenewcastle

PERSISTENCE PADDY’S DAY SPECIAL 17 MARCH

Everybody’s Irish on Paddy’s Day - so it’s time

St Patrick’s Day is the perfect excuse for a Sunday social in NE1 this year! Perfect your Irish dancing, get your flags at the ready and paint the town green! Pint of Guinness, anyone?

to raise a glass and get the party underway at Persistence! Tup Tup Palace, Loja and theCUT come together for a mash-up of Irish favourites all night long! facebook.com/persistencencl

ST PATRICK’S DAY SHAMROCK 17 MARCH

Swingers does St Patrick’s Day this year with the biggest, Guinness-fuelled party to date! A glorious, green-covered party that promises to bring your Sunday social to life. Don’t miss it! facebook.com/swingersnewcastle

NUSU PRESENTS ST PATRICK’S DAY 2019 17 MARCH

If you’re a student in NE1, 17th March is a key date in the diary! Make your way to the Newcastle Uni's Students’ Union for a real Irish knees-up! nusu.co.uk

NEWCASTLE’S ST PATRICK’S DAY FESTIVAL! 17 MARCH

Calling all green-faced students!

Our friends at Filthy’s are getting Paddy’s Day ready with a feel-good festival you won’t want to miss! Go here for a day filled with Guinness, live Irish tunes, DJs, pots of gold, dancers, leprechauns, hats, scarfs, flags and more! facebook.com/filthysnewcastle

ST PADDY’S WEEKEND AT SHARK CLUB 16-17 MARCH

Spend Paddy’s Weekend in style at the new-look Shark Club! The concept is simple...

“Come for the Guinness, leave a wee bit Irish”.

On 16th and 17th March, party-goers can look forward to Baby Guinness Shooters, ice cold Guinness on tap and plenty of Six Nations Rugby to get stuck into! sharkclub.co.uk

ARE YOU CHECKING OUT A PADDY'S DAY PARTY THIS YEAR? Let us know how you’re celebrating!

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18.03.19 MORE ON MONDAY

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industrial Britain. Find out more about this exhibition - in situ until May 2020! Free entry (donations welcome), 10am 5pm. Laing Art Gallery, laing.org.uk

FOOD & DRINK MIDWEEK SCRUMPTIOUS SPECIAL Grab yourself a bite of Mr Mulligan’s Space Golf’s monstrous mid-week offer! Enjoy unlimited adventure golf and a main meal for just £10!

Monday - Thursday, 12pm - 5pm, £10. Mr Mulligan’s Space Golf, mrmulligan.com

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MONDAY NIGHT CULT CLASSICS It’s Monday, which means

DONALD TRUMPS

Legendary Viz creators, Chris and Simon Donald, return to The Stand stage for a battle of wits and sibling rivalry, sure to blow away the Monday blues! Grab your mates and make a date of it, with hot food available in the club or upstairs in The Stand’s Bar and Kitchen pre and post comedy show. thestand.co.uk

it’s Tyneside Cinema’s Cult Classics night! Check in for your film fix as the venue brings you one of the finest cult classics on the big screen. From £2, 8.30pm. Tyneside Cinema, tynesidecinema.co.uk THREE STORIES OF LOVE Love, in all its dimensions, is a state so universally experienced by humankind that it has provided a perpetual source of inspiration in the long history of global cinema. The Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme 2019 features thoughtfully selected works from Japan’s artistic repertoire, all focusing on love. From £7.25,

Ouseburn Farm

8.15pm. Tyneside Cinema, tynesidecinema.co.uk

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Who's had the chance to meet Sir Cucumber, our baby bunny, this half term? #rabbitsofinstagram #babybunny

MUSIC MUSIC LIVE UNDER FIVE: MINI MUSICIANS Take your budding musicians to Sage Gateshead this Monday for a Music Live Under Five session. They’ll get to sing, dance and

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play for an hour with a team of friendly live musicians. What’s

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not to love? £3.50 per adult/single child, 9.45am, 11am &

Proven to be the TASTIEST mid morning snack! @provengoodsco can we set up a direct debit?? #NE1loves

1pm. Sage, sagegateshead.com

intu Eldon Square @intueldonsquare

Exciting news! Family club members now get 10% off at The Disney Store. #intuFamilyClub #Disney #Offers #Kids

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THE HOUSE ON COLD HILL

Get your thriller fix at the theatre in NE1 this Monday! The House on Cold Hill sets in for an eight show run, and we wouldn't want you to miss it! Based on the real experiences of best-selling author, Peter James, this spine-tingling new play tells the story of the Harcourt family, who move into the house of their dreams, only to discover they aren’t the only residents at Cold Hill. Their dream journey soon turns into the stuff of nightmares! A ghostly thriller that’ll make you think twice about returning home to a dark, empty house after the show! theatreroyal.co.uk

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English Touring Theatre and Theatre Royal Stratford East present

Tue 30 Apr – Sat 4 May

Tickets from £10 – limited availability so book early

Box Office: 0191 230 5151 northernstage.co.uk

Sunday Quayside Market Market

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19.03.19 TUESDAY TREATS

RIZWAN MUAZZAM QAWWALI

Following a sensational Sage gig in 2017, the internationally-renowned Rizwan Muazzam Qawwali return for an evening of majestic Sufi music! They performed at the Commonwealth Games in Australia in 2018 and they’ve been making new music to share with audiences across the globe. See them perform their imaginative Sufi live at Sage Gateshead this Tuesday - with centuries of old tradition thrown in for good measure. sagegateshead.com

Something different COMEDY SIMON MUNNERY: THE WREATH Serial innovator, Simon Munnery, is swinging by The Stand this Tuesday for a sidesplitting show, not to be missed! His stand-up career has seen him perform all over the world, as well as starring in several of his own major TV and radio projects. Now he’s in NE1 for one night only! £13, 8.30pm. The Stand Comedy Club, thestand.co.uk

FOOD & DRINK TONIGHT IT’S TANQUERAY Get down to Colonel Porter’s every Tuesday for all things Tanqueray. Gin is having a moment, so our friends at the 1920s-inspired bar are serving up the good stuff for a great price. Look out for special offers and limited edition cocktails. From 7pm. Colonel Porter’s

NATIONAL THEATRE: THE TRAGEDY OF KING RICHARD THE SECOND

Simon Russell Beale plays Shakespeare’s Richard II in a live recording from the stage of the Almeida Theatre in London. Broadcast to cinemas across the UK, North East theatre-lovers can check it out at Tyneside Cinema this Tuesday! It tells the tale of the King of England and how his weak leadership sends his kingdom into disarray. A must-see screening for culture vultures in NE1! tynesidecinema.co.uk

Emporium, colonelporters.co.uk 2 FOR 1 TUESDAY Take some time out for a tasty treat this Tuesday! Round up the troops and get down to Dobson & Parnell on Queen Street for 2-4-1 meals. Buy three courses and get another three for free. Yum! Every Tuesday. Dobson & Parnell, dobsonandparnell.co.uk

BOUNCERS

PAD THAI TUESDAY Journey from the streets of NE1 to the bustling streets of Bangkok in no time when you step inside Zaap! Go here this Tuesday for delicious Pad Thai deals! £10 (for a Pad Thai and a selected Thai beer or soft drink), 11am 11pm. Zaap, zaapthai.co.uk

TALKS & WORKSHOPS WHO KNEW? C4C EVENT Join our friends at Northern Stage for a North East Culture Partnership workshop exploring approaches to marketing and communication that have helped to reach new, more diverse audiences. See inspiring examples and listen to guest speakers. Free, 10.30am 2.30pm. Northern Stage, northernstage.co.uk

More listings online “Lads and lasses, sticky floors and shots galore, and the early morning taxi home, all under the watchful eyes of the Bouncers.” This smash-hit comedy by Theatre Royal Wakefield and John Godber Company, stops by Northern Stage this March and it’s a must-see for those looking for a proper belly laugh! Get ready for a rollercoaster comedy as Eric, Judd, Les and Ralph tell the tales of a Yorkshire nightclub. Time to spill the beans... northernstage.co.uk

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20.03.19 WE LOVE WEDNESDAY

Not your The Pineapple cup of tea?

COMEDY RED RAW A weekly comedy showcase for beginners and the latest comedians on the circuit. Expect up to ten fantastic acts, giving audiences the chance to see the stars of tomorrow!

A wonderful Wednesday night out in the Toon. £3, 8.30pm.

The Stand Comedy Club, thestand.co.uk

BLUE PLANET II LIVE IN CONCERT

Take a deep breath... because Sir David Attenborough’s mesmerising Blue Planet II is coming to an NE1 stage! Following the incredible success of the BBC One TV-series, BBC Studios and FKP Scorpio are proud to present a 13date UK live tour, swooping by the Utilita Arena this Wednesday. Bringing the wonder and mysteries of the planet’s oceans and wildlife to the arena stage, this must-see spectacular will showcase a stunning selection of visuals from the TV-series, revealing the beautiful blue planet in breathtaking detail on a state-of-the-art 200 square metre LED screen. A fantastical journey from icy polar seas to pulsating coral reefs. Don’t miss out, folks! utilitaarena.co.uk

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Thief Those of you looking to fill your diaries with music plans this March, should check in at Newcastle’s O2 Academy for a onenight-only gig with The Pineapple Thief. The British progressive rock band, set up by Bruce Soord in 1999, have released twelve studios albums to date - and they’re here in NE1 to share music with a North East audience this Wednesday! academymusicgroup.com

HEALTH & WELLBEING PILATES WEDNESDAY Give your body that feel-good, mid-week stretch this Wednesday at Dance City. Check in for their Pilates Wednesday class for people aged 16 and over. Teacher, Josie Lucas will guide you through a series of stretching and strengthening exercises to leave you feeling your best you! £7 (£6 for students and over 60s), 12pm 1pm. Dance City, dancecity.co.uk

MUSIC

MATTHEW FREEMAN CONDUCTOR, BLUE PLANET II LIVE IN CONCERT

What can we expect?

Well, it may be cosy watching Blue Planet II at home on your sofa, but seeing the footage on an enormous LED screen is another experience!

Can you tell us a little more about this unique experience?

The senses are awash with images we are unfamiliar with. Did you know that ten people have walked on the moon but only three people have been down to the depths of our oceans? Blue Planet II takes us into an undiscovered world where we see shapes, colours and experiences

2 MEALS FOR £12 Fancy a bit of Hump Day food with your friends? Make your way to Redhouse this Wednesday and get two meals for £12! Expect perfect pies with mash, peas and gravy - yum! £12, 11am - 12am. Redhouse, theredhousencl.co.uk

that are absolutely captivating. All heightened with music that takes the viewer to another level.

Best bits?

Of course there will be high drama, but when you’re deep on the sea bed, it’s fairly tranquil. We do, however, have some quite eerie scenes with bobbit worms and frantic and thrilling chase scenes. utilitaarena.co.uk

MUSIC LIVE UNDER FIVE: BABY MUSICIANS Shake, rattle and roll at Sage this Wednesday! Bring your tiny musicians along for a weekly family music making session where songs, dances and games will all help support development. £3.50 per adult / single child per session, 11am. Sage, sagegateshead.com TAKE IT TO THE BRIDGE Join The Globe’s weekly jam session this Wednesday. The format is simple… a group of musicians turn up and play jazz standards, and anyone is welcome to join in! Time to get jazzy, folks! £1, 7.30pm 10.30pm. The Globe, jazz.coop

LADIES LUNCH WITH FASHION STYLIST BRENDA KILGALLON

Round up your girl gang for a fashion-fuelled feast at Dobson and Parnell. Check in at the Quayside spot for a luxurious ladies lunch with fashion stylist, Brenda Kilgallon. The event kicks off with a glass of fizz, followed by a two-course lunch, glass of house wine and coffee - plus Brenda’s talk on creating the perfect capsule wardrobe! What’s not to love? dobsonandparnell.co.uk

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21.03.19 THURSDAY THOUGHTS

THE SUGGESTIBLES

Even more to do...

Newcastle’s legendary improv comedy troupe, The Suggestibles, return to The Stand Comedy Club with another improv comedy joyride.

The two-hour show promises a rollercoaster of on-the-spot games, skits, sketches and songs, including ‘Aspects Of...’, their ingenious improvised musical, in the second half. The team is boldly theatrical, wildly irreverent and utterly hilarious. Prepare for the post-show belly-ache - you won't escape it! thestand.co.uk

FILM BRINGING IN BABY: UNDER THE SILVER LAKE Bring baby along to a screening of Under The Silver Lake at Tyneside Cinema this Thursday. It’s the story of a delirious neo-noir fever dream about one man’s search for the truth behind the mysterious crimes in his East LA neighbourhood. From £6.75, 11am. Tyneside Cinema, tynesidecinema.co.uk

FOOD & DRINK DATE NIGHT NEWCASTLE Pull up your best socks and tweak your bow tie - it’s date night at Mr Mulligan’s Space Golf!

Couples can enjoy two games of golf and a drink each for a great price every Thursday. £18.50, from 7pm.

Mr Mulligan’s Space Golf, mrmulligan.com

MUSIC MULLOVA AND BEATSON: BEETHOVEN SONATAS Beethoven’s violin sonatas are some of the most inventive and compelling music ever created for violin and piano. This recital by Alasdair Beatson and the great Viktoria Mullova is a must-see for music-lovers of the North East! £19.50, 8pm.

Sage, sagegateshead.com DYLAN CARLSON (EARTH) Dylan Carlson has long been heralded as a master of minimalism. His new full-length album, ‘Earth’, demonstrates his ability to craft compelling symphonic compositions while exercising extreme musical frugality. See him live at The Cluny this Thursday! £12, doors 7.30pm, curfew 11pm. The Cluny, thecluny.com

SCI FI AND FANTASTY BOOK GROUP

Bookworms are invited to Waterstones Newcastle to discover the literary delights of author N.K. Jemisin. Gather in the store’s cosy cafe from 6pm, where you’ll discuss the author’s multi-award-winning 'Broken Earth Trilogy' and anything else you've been reading over the winter holidays. Newcomers welcome! waterstones.com

ANTON & ERIN

THEATRE FUTURE OF PLAYWRITING How does theatre reflect who we are and where we are going? What are the stories of tomorrow and how will we tell them? Find out at Live Theatre’s Future of Playwriting session this Thursday. Join playwrights Vinay Patel, Chris Bush, Chris Foxton and Charlotte Bennett for a workshop, followed by a Q&A session. £3, 6.30pm. Live Theatre, live.org.uk

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Join the nation’s favourite ballroom couple, Anton du Beke and Erin Boag, at Sage Gateshead for their new, show-stopping dance production conducted

by Richard Balcombe. The world of ballroom meets musical theatre in this breathtaking show, topped off with stunning costumes and choreography set to iconic theatrical favourites like The Phantom of the Opera, Mary Poppins, Hairspray and more. sagegateshead.com

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22.03.19 FEEL-GOOD FRIDAY Applauded across the globe for their stunning live performances, films and TV appearances, BalletBoyz return to Northern Stage with two brand new works, both set to original scores by world-class composers. The breathtaking show explores the individuality that resides within each dancer and the versatility of movement which the company has always been known for.

A culmination of the experience the company has gained after 20 years of working with leading choreographers, designers, composers and artists. northernstage.co.uk

Why not try these

Balletboyz

CLUB THANK U, NEXT Join our friends at World HQ for a feel-good Friday night party, celebrating the music of Ariana Grande and more! Hear everything from Little Mix and Taylor Swift, to Justin Bieber, Mac Miller and Nicki Minaj. From £5, 11pm.

Nish Kumar

IT’S IN YOUR NATURE TO DESTORY YOURSELVES

Double Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee, Nish Kumar, is taking his brand new show on a nationwide tour of the UK - and he’s arriving on Tyneside this Friday! Catch him at the Tyne Theatre and Opera House, where he’ll be making jokes about politics, mankind’s capacity for self-destruction and whether it will all lead to the end of our days. Get the giggles! tynetheatreandoperahouse.uk

RUMOURS OF FLEETWOOD MAC ANNIVERSARY TOUR

The world’s finest tribute to Fleetwood Mac returns to the stage as part of an exciting anniversary tour. Personallyendorsed by Fleetwood Mac founding member, Mick Fleetwood, the brand new show celebrates 50 years of great music, including a very special blues set, paying tribute to the band’s legendary Peter Green era.

Channelling the true spirit of the band when they were at their very best, the show promises fans, old and new, a unique opportunity to rediscover the songs and performances that ensured Fleetwood Mac’s place as one of the world’s most-loved groups of all time. sagegateshead.com

THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC

This all-new international smash-hit tribute show brings all of ABBA’s number one hits to the stage in a production like no other! Combining faultless harmonies, colourful costumes and dazzling performances by an all-star cast, it’s guaranteeing to have fans thanking ABBA for the music again and again! theatreroyal.co.uk

World HQ, welovewhq.com CANDYPANTS Every Friday the world famous party takes over Livello. Expect glitz, glam and plenty of bubbles. £7, 11pm-3am. Livello, barlivello.co.uk

FOOD & DRINK MEDIEVAL BANQUET Our friends at Blackfriars invite us in for a Medieval Banquet, marking the Spring Vernal Equinox. Arrive in medieval costume and feast on pottage and pies, roasts, cheese and pudding - all whilst being entertained by minstrels! £49, from 7pm. Blackfriars, blackfriarsrestaurant.co.uk

KIDS BALLET PRIMARY FRIDAY (4-6) Take your budding ballerina to Dance City’s Ballet Primary Friday session! This class for little ones aged 4-6 offers an introduction to classical ballet, through a balanced combination of technique exercises, movement activities and imaginary games! £6, 4.30pm 5.30pm. Dance City, dancecity.co.uk

MUSIC GERRY CINNAMON Gerry Cinnamon has achieved recordbreaking success and has cemented his status as Scotland’s most successful independent artist. He’s here in NE1 this March, ready to share his tunes with a North East audience.

See him live at the O2 Academy! From £17.50, 6.30pm.

O2 Academy, academymusicgroup.com

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23.03.19 SUPER SATURDAY

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Make your own batch of artisan chocolates at Blackfriars’ oh-so- sweet Chocolate Works workshop. You’ll learn how to temper chocolate, decorate like a pro and enjoy a communal lunch with wine. blackfriarsrestaurant.co.uk

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Brunch it up Tots & trucks Take tots to Great North Museum’s Toddler Truck Tour. An opportunity for toddlers to embark on a 20-minute tour around the galleries aboard their very own truck. Seek out six special objects, using a magnifying glass to take a closer look. greatnorthmusueum.org.uk

Start your day in a healthy way at STACK! Swing by Hungry Vegan for good-for-you, plant-based food to take away and enjoy.

Pick up a fresh sub or salad and you’re ready to go! facebook.com/hungryveganuk

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Calling all rugby fans! Make your way to St James’ Park this Saturday for a Gallagher Premiership clash between the Newcastle Falcons and the Sale Sharks. At 5.30pm, the whistle will blow to kick off a gripping contest in front of a club record crowd. Don’t miss it in NE1! newcastlefalcons.co.uk

Norwegian composer and tuba player, Daniel Herskedal, takes to the stage at Sage Gateshead with special guests Paul Taylor, an accomplished pianist and keyboard player, and North East composer-songwriter, Faye MacCalman. Together, they’ll be creating spellbinding and mesmerically beautiful music for jazz fans. sagegateshead.com

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Theatre-lovers and aspiring directors are invited to Live Theatre this Saturday, where they can join its artistic director, Joe Douglas, for an inspiring session about directing new plays for the stage. live.org.uk

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Diaries at the ready for another actionpacked weekend of fun in NE1!

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Join the Children of the Revolution at The Cluny for an old-school T.Rex Disco Party, celebrating the music and magnificence of Marc Bolan and T.Rex. Lose yourself in the band’s renowned trippyhippy acid folk and space age funk - the perfect way to spend a Saturday night! thecluny.com

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SEVEN DRUNKEN NIGHTS - THE STORY OF THE

cyberpunk band, PSYDOLL, are returning to NE1 this Saturday

play in Shakespeare’s day? What did you hear? What did

DUBLINERS Seven Drunken Nights brings The Story of the

for a must-see show! With their new EP, ‘Machine Cup’ they’ll

you smell? This interactive workshop at Seven Stories, takes

Dubliners to the City Hall stage this Saturday. Telling the story

be performing at The Globe, with support from The Golden

little lit-lovers on a journey across the Thames, to London's

of a career spanning 50 years, this talented cast of musicians

Age of Nothing - a Teeside alternative three-piece. A great

Southbank, the home of Shakespeare’s famous Globe. £3pp,

and singers come together and remind us why we love The

way to spend a Saturday evening! £7, 8pm. The Globe,

2pm - 2.45pm. Seven Stories, sevenstories.org.uk

Dubliners! £26, 7.30pm. City Hall, theatreroyal.co.uk

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24.03.19 SUNDAY FUNDAY

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CIRCUS! SHOW OF SHOWS Celebrate 250 years of circus in Great Britain through rare memorabilia and original props at Discovery Museum’s Circus! Show of Shows exhibition!

Time to delve into the drama of the big top and explore the incredible stories behind the spectacle. A great day out for the whole family! Free (donations welcome), 11am - 4pm.

Discovery Museum, discoverymuseum.org.uk

SHAPPI KHORSANDI: SKITTISH WARRIOR… CONFESSIONS OF A CLUB COMIC Comedian, author and cultural icon, Shappi Khorsandi, is at The Stand this Sunday, bringing her side-splitting show, Skittish Warrior…

Confessions of a Club Comic, to the stage! Expect sharptongued gags and cultural observation! £15, 8.30pm.

The Stand Comedy Club, thestand.co.uk

BUY ONE GET ONE FREE COCKTAILS Toast to another great weekend and get down to Central Oven + Shaker this Sunday for 2-4-1 cocktails with your chums! Try the Sticky Toffee Fizz, Cherry Bath Bomb or a classic Cosmo. It's time to see out your weekend in style with a bit of sumptuous sipping in Newcastle! 12pm - 12am. Central Oven + Shaker, centralnewcastle.co.uk

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Families are invited to Seven Stories for a spooky chat with J. R. R. Tolkien expert, Karl Southern, about the ghosts and spirits that roam Middle-earth. A rare opportunity for bookworms to learn all about the evil, mischievous and good-hearted ghouls that feature in his novels. sevenstories.org.uk

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Busted’s new album, ‘Half Way There’, sees the cheeky trio returning to their hyperactive, pop-punk sound and to celebrate its release, they’ve extended their headline tour to give even more of you a taste of the record, live. Watch them rock out at O2 Academy! academymusicgroup.com

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Don’t miss your chance to see Joanne Shaw Taylor perform live at Boiler Shop! Considered to be the UK’s number one star of the blues rock world, she’s the girl with the big, smooth voice from the Black Country a singer who means business! boilershop.net

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Soak up the Sunday vibe at Pleased To Meet You this week. Enjoy a hearty roast, toast to the weekend with a G&T and while away the hours with the whole family in NE1. ptmy-newcastle.co.uk

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To mark the 75th anniversary of The Great Escape, Dan Snow hosts a commemorative evening, screened live from London’s Eventim Apollo, to cinemas across the UK - including our very own Tyneside Cinema! Featuring The D-Day Darlings and special guests, the event will include a gala screening of the remastered 1963 cult film, starring Steve McQueen. tynesidecinema.co.uk

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Head to Blakes this Sunday morning for a pick-me-up coffee and a pastry. There’s no better way to start a busy day of family fun in NE1. blakescafes.co.uk

Ghouls and ghosts

Go for gold David Gray is back on the road with a brand new tour, in celebration of the release of his new album, ‘Gold in a Brass Age’. See the gravelly-voiced singer live at Sage Gateshead, where he’ll be performing brand new material for the first time in four years. sagegateshead.com

Peckham party There’s a cushty dinner party going down at Aspers Casino and we wouldn’t want you to miss it! Enjoy a night of eating, wheeling and dealing at the Only Fools Dining Experience!

Join the Trotters for a real knees-up complete with three-course dinner, drinks and a twohour show! aspersnewcastle.co.uk

25.03.19 MEGA MONDAY

MUSEUM OF THE MOON

If that's not enough

Don’t miss Life Science Centre’s out-ofthis-world exhibition, Museum of the Moon - a fusion of lunar imagery, moonlight and surround sound composition, created by award-winning composer Dan Jones. The works displays the lunar surface in incredible detail on a seven-metre-wide sphere that’s suspended in the air. Massive, magnificent and mesmerising, it uses imagery captured by the NASA spacecraft Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter and, at an approximate scale of 1:500,000, each centimetre of the sphere represents five kilometres of the Moon’s surface. life.org.uk

FILM DEAR STRANGER Part of The Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme season at Tyneside Cinema, check in for a screening of Dear Stranger, winner of the Special Grand Prix of the Jury Award at the 2017 Montreal World Film Festival.

A must-see! From £7.25, 8.15pm. Tyneside Cinema, tynesidecinema.co.uk

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An evening with Alf ie Boe

One of the world’s greatest classical singers, Alfie Boe, makes his return to the stage with a brand new tour, marking what is becoming another landmark year for the much-loved tenor. Considered one of the best vocalists of his generation, the multi-platinum selling artist always delivers sensational live shows and this one promises to be his best yet, celebrating the golden era of music from the 30s and 40s. Don't miss his live show on Tyneside this Monday! sagegateshead.com

STUDENT NIGHT AT COLONEL PORTER’S It’s student night down at Colonel Porter’s Emporium - bringing live DJs, drinks offers, spin-the-wheel happy hour and more! Don’t miss it.

Free entry, 5pm - 12.30am. Colonel Porter’s Emporium, colonelporters.co.uk LUNCH CLUB Pop down to Mr Mulligan’s Space Golf on Newgate Street for some cracking lunch time deals! Try the tasty 6oz burger or enjoy a 14” pizza and a drink for just £6. Simply turn up midweek and enjoy! What’s not to love? From £6, 11am - 5pm. Mr Mulligan’s Space Golf, mrmulligan.com

CLUB DIGITAL MONDAYS Start the week with a bang! Digital Mondays are a Newcastle institution - the city’s longest running Monday night soiree with four rooms of the finest dancefloor anthems across all genres. 80p entry before midnight, 10pm - 3am.Digital, yourfutureisdigital.com

MUSIC MAGENTA SINGERS The Magenta Singers are a group of people of any age who are living with acquired aphasia, run in association with the NETA Aphasia Support Centre. Join the group every Monday during term time, for a friendly and supportive group sing at Sage Gateshead. From pop to blues and folk, there really is something for everyone at this super singing workshop. £70 (10 sessions), 1.30pm - 3pm. Sage, sagegateshead.com

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WORKING CLASS REPRESENTATION

Join playwrights, Ishy Din, Adam Hughes, Sian Armstrong, Graeme Thompson and others in this thought-provoking discussion and Q&A about what it means to be working class. The group will explore the ways working class culture is depicted on stage and discuss whether or not it is exploited in contemporary drama. live.org.uk

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MOTHER'S DAY MEMORIES

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YOUR MUM DESERVES MORE THAN LAST MINUTE PLANS! GET AHEAD OF THE GAME IN NE1, WITH OUR GUIDE TO THE PERFECT MOTHER’S DAY IN THE CITY CENTRE...

WINE & DINE AN AFTERNOON TEA AFFAIR

The Vermont Hotel is hosting a fabulous afternoon tea feast this Mother’s Day for all the family to enjoy. Round up your mams, your stepmams and your nanas, it’s time to sweeten them up with cakes and finger sandwiches.

Served on both Saturday 30th and Sunday 31st March, with two sittings available at 1pm and 4pm, it’s the perfect excuse to treat the lady in your life to a day of delicious dining. vermont-hotel.com

BOTTOMLESS BRUNCH

If a boozy celebration is better suited to your mam this Mother’s Day, make sure you brunch it up with bottomless bubbles at Revolution!

Book a table at this stylish sipping spot and enjoy two hours of bottomless booziness while you treat her to beautiful brunch dishes. What better way to spend Mothering Sunday? revolution-bars.co.uk

BEAUTIFUL BITES AT BROWNS

Make it a memorable one with a sumptuous Sunday roast at Browns. Live piano music will set the scene as champers and cocktails flow and lunch is served. Choose from carved meats with all the trimmings, or enjoy Mother’s Day specials such as monkfish and lamb. Wash it all down with a glass of Moët & Chandon Impérial Rosé! browns-restaurants.co.uk

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MOTHER'S DAY MEMORIES

DAYS OUT pampering session with the whole girl gang.

From pedis and lashes, to ELEMIS facials and deep tissue massages, your mum deserves the lot! allaboutyougsh.co.uk

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BUD VASE Copper, H13.5cm £25, johnlewis.com

TEA ON THE TYNE

Treat the lady in your life to something truly unique this Mother’s Day. A three-hour Tea on the Tyne cruise invites families on board for delicious afternoon tea, while travelling over the River Tyne. Tuck into tasty treats while taking in the Quayside views, listen to live expert commentary, and enjoy a fully stocked bar. We’re in! riverescapes.co.uk

AFTERNOON TEA & MAMMA MIA

Tyneside Cinema won us over with their afternoon tea Mamma Mia screening last year, and they’re back with the latest sunshine movie! Get ABBA fever this Mother’s Day as the smash-hit movie musical returns to the big screen. Take your mum to see Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again, the ultimate feel-good story of love, friendship and identity, based

on the songs of the flare-wearing 70s squad.

Enjoy a sumptuous afternoon tea alongside the screening - complete with fizz, home-baked cakes, scones and Oscar-winning sandwiches. tynesidecinema.co.uk

HOTEL CHOCOLAT Happy Mother’s Day sleekster £22.95, fenwick.co.uk

CAROLINE GARDNER Casebound desk book, £18.50, fenwick.co.uk

WHAT A BEAUTY

Treat momma to a full-body makeover this Mother’s Day at All About You Urban Beauty Retreat! Go to this Grey Street gem for a perfect

GIFT GUIDE SOMETHING SWEET

Is there anything more northern than treating your mam to something sweet from Greggs?

Go to one of the many city centre bakeries this Mother’s Day, and shower her with delicious doughnuts! greggs.co.uk

THEATRE THRILLS

Surprise that special lady with the gift of

theatre this Mother’s Day! If you can’t decide on a show, pick up a Theatre Royal gift voucher, giving mum the chance to pick her favourite in the coming months! theatreroyal.co.uk

she does. Whether you’re looking for a big bunch of roses, a spring selection for the garden, or you’d like to create something yourself, you’ll be spoilt for choice here! fenwick.co.uk

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UPSIDE DOWN PRESENTS

Diana Kaye’s award-winning blooms are a great way to thank your mam for everything

Looking for unique gifting ideas? Punny greetings cards? Or Geordie-inspired tokens of love? Look no further than Upside Down Presents. Find something special, make your mum laugh and fill her heart with funny presents.

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GALLERY THEA Personalised heart box, large, £53, johnlewis.com

FEEL-GOOD FACTOR

Is your mam a bit of a fitness fanatic?

Struggling to peel her away from the gym this Mother's Day? Take her along to STACK to meet the lovely people at Yoga Therapies. Get to know the studio and book her in for a city centre vinyasa session. She'll love it! yogatherapies.co.uk

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BELLA FREUD Solidarity feminite t-shirt in grey £95, fenwick.co.uk

26.03.19 TUESDAY TIME

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Enter online at getintonewcastle.co.uk to WIN a family ticket to the opening night of Marvel Universe LIVE! at the Utilita Arena in November One lucky NE1 reader could be in with the chance of winning a family ticket to the Marvel Universe LIVE! opening night at Newcastle’s Utilita Arena on Thursday 21st November 2019.

Marvel fans will love this action-packed, live stunt show - packing in plenty of superhero action, aerial stunts, martial arts and daring motorcyle skills!

The show will feature favourites from Guardians of the Galaxy, Spider-Man, The Avengers and more.

Enter online to be in with the chance of winning this fantastic family prize in NE1! utilitaarena.co.uk

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GETINTONEWCASTLE.CO.UK/WIN T&Cs: Prize is not transferable for any other show and includes 4 tickets for 1 adult and 3 children, 2 adults and 2 children, or 4 adults. Other terms and conditions apply and are available on request from debi@remembermedia.co.uk.

Closing date: Sunday 24 March 2019.

THE FOOTBAAAALL SHOW

Join Gavin Webster and Lee Kyle for the only topical North East football comedy show.

Expect local lampooning of the region's clubs, great football nostalgia and anecdotes, a quiz where you can challenge the lads for money on their historical knowledge of Newcastle United, pies and bovril in the break and even a sing song at the end. With great guests, too, including a couple of ex-footballing legends. Howay the lads and lasses! thestand.co.uk

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ART OBSERVE AND DRAW A WINTER TWIG Feeling creative?

Make your way to the Great North Museum this Tuesday and learn how to accurately illustrate twigs, with emphasis on portraying colour and texture. Time to get to grips with botanical art! Free for Natural History Society of Northumbria members, £5 suggested donation for non-members, 5.30pm - 7pm. Great North Museum, greatnorthmuseum.org.uk

FOOD & DRINK NANDINO’S MENU Treat the kids to the delicious Nandino’s menu at Nandos, The Gate! For just £5.55, youngsters can tuck into a main, side and dessert! Get a free fun pack with every Nandino meal, including games and goodies! £5.55.

Nandos, The Gate, nandos.co.uk TUESDAY OFFERS Check out the great offers at Shark Club this Tuesday! Round up your mates and enjoy Tuesday drinks offers including 330ml bottles of Heineken for £2.50 or Mexican Bulldog for £4.95. Feeling peckish? All pizzas are just £7.99. Great deals! Every Tuesday. Shark Club, sharkclub.co.uk

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Discover the Laing with your little ones and support their early development as part of one of the gallery’s fun and relaxed Little Artists workshops, which explore a different theme each week. Each session involves a warm up with movement and motion, gallery exploration with fun interactive activities, a practical art activity with various materials and a short story time. laingartgallery.org.uk

COLOSSAL SQUID (ADAM BETTS OF THREE TRAPPED TIGERS)

One man drum machine, Adam Betts, returns to Newcastle to perform a bunch of new stuff under his new title. He’ll be performing tracks from his second solo album, which is packed with brand new turbo energy belters! Expect an electric atmosphere! thecluny.com

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STREETWISE OPERA Join Streetwise Opera this Tuesday for a weekly singing, acting and movement workshop designed to help build on your skills and creativity. These workshops are open to people who are or have been homeless. No experience is needed and sessions are completely free. 1pm 3pm. Sage, sagegateshead.com

THEATRE CHATROOM BY ENDA WALSH SA Performing Arts Centre, as part of their final year showcase, tackle one of Enda Walsh’s lesser known plays, Chatroom. A funny, compelling and uplifting play that tackles the issues of teenage life head-on. Pay what you feel, 7.30pm. Alphabetti Theatre, alphabettitheatre.co.uk

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27.03.19 WEDNESDAY WINNERS

The Cat in the Hat Based on the much-loved book by Dr Seuss that has captivated generations of readers, The Cat in the Hat arrives at Northern Stage, bringing feline frivolity aplenty!

Featuring the riotous rhymes which have delighted children for over 50 years, infectious humour and spectacular circus for the grown-ups, it follows Sally and her brother who, after being rescued from a dull, rainy day by the Cat himself, find themselves on a whimsical adventure. It’s a purrfect treat for all the family - don’t miss it! northernstage.co.uk

BENJAMIN FRANCIS LEFTWICH PLUS SUPPORT FROM ROSIE CARNEY

Benjamin Francis Leftwich arrives at Wylam Brewery as part of his 2019 UK and Ireland tour. It follows the release of Gratitude , the first piece of material to be taken from his third album, which will be released early next year. The top tune sees Leftwich bring more electronic elements into play, along with darker, intricately layered production and yet more raw, emotional lyrics. wylambrewery.co.uk

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FOOD & DRINK EARLY BIRD MENU AT ROUTE Get a taste of delicious British grub with Route’s fantastic early bird menu! Foodies can enjoy three courses for £15 - perfect for pre-theatre treats of post-work gatherings with friends. Monday - Friday, 5pm 6.30pm. Route, routenewcastle.co.uk LUNCH MENU Lap up an exotic lunch at Revolución de Cuba this Wednesday! Round up your troops and get down to this colourful Cloth Market spot for lunchtime favourites for

TINY SPARKS: INVENTORS

Take little ones to Discovery Museum’s award-winning play session for young children, where they’ll be able to find out about great scientists and their amazing achievements. With stories about scientific discoveries and inventions and intriguing and curious objects, it’s an opportunity for little ones to build aspirations, expand horizons and dream big dreams of who they could be in the future. discoverymuseum.org.uk

just £6. What’s not to love? Monday - Friday, 12pm - 3pm.

Revolución de Cuba, revoluciondecuba.com

MUSIC KEUNING Dave Keuning, founding member and guitarist from The Killers, returns to the stage in support of his debut album, ‘Prismism’. See him live at Newcastle’s O2 Academy this Wednesday! £15.75, 7pm. O2 Academy, academymusicgroup.com BOB LOG III Bob Log II takes to The Cluny stage this Wednesday, bringing punk blues tunes to NE1! With support from The Bonnevilles, this is a must-see music event for March. £12.50, 8pm. The Cluny, thecluny.com THE LOUNGE KITTENS Comedy lounge trio, The Lounge Kittens, head to the Toon this March, ready to serve up all

NEWCASTLE LITERARY SALON

Join the Newcastle Literary Salon this Wednesday for a night of spoken word, followed by open mic. Presented by Juli Watson, this inspiring evening will also include special guests, Jan Noble and Daniel James. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to get to grips with lit in NE1! The event will take place at Bar Loco, Leazes Park Road. facebook.com/newcastleliterarysalon

your favourite songs with a side-splitting twist. See them live at Think Tank? Newcastle this Wednesday. A must-see and guaranteed good times from start to finish! £10, 7.30pm.

Think Tank?, wearethinktank.co.uk

Mothers Day Cruise with afternoon tea picnic box £19.95 events@riverescapes.co.uk RIVERESCAPES.CO.UK

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CHEESE AND WINE DINNER 18 APRIL

Back by popular demand, Dobson & Parnell’s chef patron, Troy Terrington, will once again team up with Neal’s Yard Dairy for another tasty Cheese and Wine Dinner, during which he’ll be rustling up five delicious courses showcasing top cheeses, each paired and washed down with a different wine. Enjoy a glass of fizz on arrival, a history lesson in cheese, and a masterclass in wine pairing. Ideal for groups of friends and couples! dobsonandparnell.co.uk

PATRICK MONAHAN #GOALS 21 APRIL

COMEDY CENTRAL IMPRACTICAL JOKERS 12 OCTOBER

Don’t miss your chance to see the funnymen behind Comedy Central’s longest-running and top-rated original comedy show, Impractical Jokers, live on stage! The four life-long friends and pranksters, whose hilariously outrageous hidden-camera dares and punishments have made them big names in the world of comedy, will be arriving at the Utilita Arena as part of their huge UK tour. Watch as James "Murr" Murray, Brian "Q" Quinn, Joe Gatto and Sal Vulcano, also known as The Tenderloins, challenge each other to say or do something outrageous in front of thousands.

A memorable, hilarious evening guaranteed! utilitaarena.co.uk

Multi award-winning comedian and Edinburgh Fringe favourite, Patrick Monahan, takes to the stage at The Stand Comedy Club with his brand new stand up show, #Goals. Expect a hilarious night, during which the comic will be discussing and poking fun at the life goals we all share, from the typical to the ridiculous. thestand.co.uk

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A NIGHT AT THE BREWERY - FEATURING THE MUSIC OF QUEEN 5 APRIL

Wylam Brewery cordially invites you to A Night At The Brewery - an electric evening of live music, during which Queen fans can share in celebrating the music of one of the UK’s most iconic rock bands. WHQ & Nat Turner Live Events have specially commissioned this bespoke show, featuring 15 of London’s top session musicians, who will be performing all of Queen’s best-loved hits from across the decades. Two years in the making, it promises to be one of the biggest live events the team at WHQ have ever staged at Wylam. Don't miss out! wylambrewery.co.uk

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The smash-hit production of Annie comes to Newcastle’s Theatre Royal for one week only, direct from London’s West End. Starring award-winning actress, Anita Dobson, as the tyrannical Miss Hannigan, the feel-good revival captures the all-singing, all-dancing fun of the classic 1982 film. Complete with stunning sets, incredible musical performances and heartfelt acting, you'll love it! theatreroyal.co.uk

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