Art & Culture
An ode to Newcastle’s culture scene OUR THEATRES AND CINEMAS ARE AT THE VERY HEART OF NEWCASTLE’S CULTURE SCENE, AND WE CAN’T WAIT TO GET BACK TO SOME OF OUR FAVOURITE VENUES! AS THE CITY COMES TO LIFE AGAIN AND WE FEEL A BUZZ ABOUT THE PLACE, WE’VE BEEN CHECKING IN WITH SOME FAMILIAR FACES BEHIND-THE-SCENES TO GET THE LOWDOWN ON WHAT’S GOING ON BEHIND THE BIG SCREEN OR CURTAIN...
TYNE THEATRE & OPERA HOUSE
They’ve been waiting in the wings and they’re ready to come back with a bang! The Tyne Theatre & Opera House are preparing for a super spring/ summer season with theatre thrills for the whole family, kicking things off with the ultimate feel-good panto, Jack and the Beanstalk: A Socially Distanced Pantomime! It’s the news we’ve all been waiting for, and we can’t wait to be back in those plush theatre seats, in stitches as the fun unfolds on stage. Hitting the Toon from 29 May, until 6 June, it’s a must for families looking to get back to the theatre! Following that, theatre fans can expect to see appearances from the likes of Francis Rossi, Ignacio Lopez and Jonathan Pie. tynetheatreandoperahouse.uk
Thrilling theatre >> NORTHERN STAGE
Northern Stage has been keeping us entertained with a number of virtual stage events, and as the world begins to wake up again, we can’t wait to pop some in-person dates in the diary! We’ve got our eyes on The Sorcerer’s Apprentice in the winter months, and have some 2022 dates set in stone with the likes of Red Ellen! Until then, we’re delighted to share the news of the venue’s Theatres Trust sustainability grant to help change its house lights from halogen to LED in its largest performance space, Stage 1! Lots of big and exciting new developments happening behind the scenes - we can’t wait to be back in the coming months. Stay tuned online for more information and announcements! northernstage.co.uk
LIVE THEATRE
With news of the appointment of Jack McNamara, Joint CEO/Artistic Director, there’s plenty to celebrate at Live Theatre! Another big announcement comes in the form of the Your Voice: North East call out! The theatre has launched an open call for short plays that reflect the contemporary lived experience in the North East right now. Seven plays will be selected, with a £1,000 commission, to produce and present the performances as part of Live Theatre’s 2021 programme! live.org.uk
Dates for the dairy >>
Evelyn Gibbs (1905-1991), Self Portrait, 1927 / Liss Llewellyn Erin Collins, Numb 2019. BALTIC Open Submission, BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art 2020. Photo: Rob Harris © 2020 BALTIC
BALTIC OPEN SUBMISSION MAY - SEPTEMBER
The BALTIC Open Submission is a major open-call exhibition celebrating the work of over 150 artists and makers based in the North East! A real showcase of regional talent, it presents the work of artists who have been making throughout their lifetime, to those just beginning; of those who work collectively, to those who create alone; those who have studied fine art, to self-taught creatives. Incorporating everything from print and drawings, to ceramics, video and sound works, expect to find a truly inspiring collection of vast works. baltic.art
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WOW: WOMEN ONLY WORKS ON PAPER FROM 17 MAY WOW brings a fascinating display of over 50 watercolours and pastels, complemented by etchings and screenprints. Head to the Laing and admire this new exhibition showcasing the works of artists including: Winifred Knights, Ithell Colquhoun, Annie French, Lucy Kemp-Welch, Thérèse Lessore, Hilda Carline and Paule Vézelay. A celebration of the female artists that helped shape art in the 20th century. laingartgallery.org.uk
AWARE: WITH FILMS BY HIJINX, LAWNMOWERS INDEPENDENT THEATRE COMPANY AND ABOUT FACE THEATRE COMPANY 25 MAY - 5 JUNE
From 25 May, the Alphabetti Theatre invites culture vultures in for a socially-distanced event inside your very own, bubble-friendly film booth. Book in advance and settle in for inspiring screenings from Hijinx, Lawnmowers Independent Theatre Company and About Face Theatre Company. From political documentaries, to insight pieces on conceptual conversations and puppetry performances, there’s certainly something to spark conversation amongst friends and family. alphabettitheatre.co.uk
