Art & Culture
Spring into culture COMEDY SUPERSTARS, AWE-INSPIRING EXHIBITIONS AND SHOW-STOPPING THEATRE SHOWS, THERE'S SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE IN NEWCASTLE THIS SEASON...
FELT TIPS 10 MARCH
Get ready for a night of wall to wall hilarity when the best new comedians bring their searingly hot new material to The Globe! Starring some of the most talented comics from NE1 and beyond, Felt Nowt is hosting this epic night and bringing along the likes of Dean Moore, Jack Fox and six other freshfaced acts. Talk about bang for your buck, this one is going to be a laugh a minute that you won’t want to miss out on! theglobenewcastle.bar
PICK ‘N’ MIX 10 MARCH RENT 23 - 26 MARCH
Hurrah! The award-winning production Rent has been wowing audiences since 1996 and now it's coming to Tyne Theatre and Opera House! It’s a classic tale of young love, shadowed by the threat of the HIV/AIDS crisis in the early 90s. Set in the East Village of New York City, Rent is about falling in love, finding your voice and living for the moment. Prepare to feel inspired and uplifted by this defiantly joyous play, with songs that rock and a story that resonates with audiences of all ages. tynetheatreandoperahouse.uk
PAUL HENERY WILD NORTH: WILD PLACES, WILD WEATHER, WILDLIFE THROUGHOUT MARCH
Racers, start your engines and may the best drag queen WIN! That’s right, the chart-topping drag supergroup, Pick ‘N’ Mix, are fresh off the set of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK Series 3 and ready to rock Boiler Shop! You can see the sensational Ella Vaday, River Medway, Vanity Milan and hometown hero Choriza May tear up the stage in style this March. Expect one fierce, action-packed show, including the debut live performance of their mega single B.D.E (Big Drag Energy)! boilershop.net
MATT FORDE: CLOWNS TO THE LEFT OF ME, JOKERS TO THE RIGHT 15 MARCH Order, Order! Matt Forde is taking aim at the left, right and centre of the political spectrum in his brand new show, Clowns To The Left Of Me, Jokers To The Right. The Have I Got News For You star is lashing out at the UK Government, taking no prisoners in his quest to make you double over with laughter. Oh, and he’s also going to be chucking in some funny voices too. Known for his spot-on impressions on Spitting Image, you’re in for a treat when Matt takes to The Stand this month. thestand.co.uk
Dive into the world of all things wild with Paul Henery, as he takes you on a journey into nature through his stunning works of art at Gallagher and Turner gallery. For thirteen years, Paul has worked as a full-time Wildlife Crime Officer for Northumbria Police and in 2013 was named WWF UK Wildlife Law Enforcer of the Year. On the job, he sketches what he sees, from vast landscapes to defiant animals, before going back to his studio and developing them into the masterpieces that you can see for yourself this month. gallagherandturner.co.uk
STEVE HALL & STEVE WILLIAMS 12 MARCH
Comedy fans, the incredible folk over at The Stand are spoiling you this month, bringing two of the UK’s funniest men to their stage for one sidesplitting show! This double-dose of stand up from Steve Hall and Steve Williams, is heading to Newcastle hot off the heels of opening for Russell Howard on his sold-out arena tour. You’ll have seen the pair on Tonight at the Palladium, Russell Howard’s Good News, Michael McIntyre’s Roadshow and many more, so take the opportunity to see this dynamic duo fire out some hilarious gags live! thestand.co.uk
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THE BOULET BROTHERS DRAGULA 18 MARCH
Fresh from their smash hit reality TV show, drag icons, The Boulet Brothers, are bringing their twisted troupe to Newcastle for an incredible celebration! Expect wild dance routines, jaw-dropping drag sets, tongue-in-cheek humour, horror and glamour in an almighty extravagant performance! riversidencl.co.uk