Art & Culture
Cultural highlights
SH**GED, MARRIED, ANNOYED WITH CHRIS AND ROSIE RAMSEY 8 - 9 SEPTEMBER
For the first time ever, Chris and Rosie Ramsey will bring their award-winning podcast setup to the North East and play the Utilita Arena! Endlessly amusing and unpredictable, this loveable Geordie duo have amassed fans from all around the world while consistently topping the downloads charts. So, wander on over to Utilita Arena this September and settle in for side-splittingly funny and frank discussions on married life from two of the UK’s funniest figures. utilitaarena.co.uk
THE BALLAD OF JOHNNY LONGSTAFF 7 - 18 SEPTEMBER
HEATHERS 7 - 11 SEPTEMBER
An award-winning production is touching down in Newcastle this September and tickets are flying out the door as Heathers prepare to dazzle at the Theatre Royal! A glistening production that’ll soon remind you of the magic of theatre, Heathers follow their sell-out season on the West End and recent WhatsOnStage award for Best New Musical by heading out on tour and thankfully for us, they're stopping off in NE1 to show us exactly why there's such a big fuss about their bold production! Featuring uplifting rock tunes, a stiletto-sharp script and some of the finest stage talent anywhere in the world, a trip over to the Theatre Royal is an absolute-must… theatreroyal.co.uk
NORTHERN STAGE TOURS 7 AUGUST
Settle in for a stellar musical celebration of Northern working class activism this September as Northern Stage’s iconic show, The Ballad of Johnny Longstaff, makes a welcome return to the stage! Based on the true story of one man’s journey from poverty and unemployment in Stockton on Tees, this touching and occasionally hilarious musical adventure follows in the footsteps of a working class hero who chose not to look the other way when the world needed his help. Tickets start from £10 - what a bargain! northernstage.co.uk
Are you curious about what goes on behind the curtain at Northern Stage? Ever wondered how Northern Stage got its name? Well, now's your chance to learn about the inner-workings of Northern Stage as they lift up the curtain for you to explore more about this beloved venue! Tootle over to Barras Bridge and have a reet good nosey around and discover the hidden histories and places of Northern Stage in an exciting and engaging guided tour of the theatre! A brilliant opportunity to learn more about one of NE1's brilliant venues, this 1-hour tour will take you on a journey behind the scenes of their theatre as you learn more about the history of Northern Stage, while discovering more about the future of the theatre with current and upcoming productions in the pipeline. After quenching your curiosity, head to the Northern Stage Café Bar and kick back with a free hot drink and door-stop slab of freshly baked cake. Ideal! northernstage.co.uk
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PHIL WANG: PHILLY PHILLY WANG WANG 3 SEPTEMBER
Following a 2019 Edinburgh Fringe run that sold out in minutes, Phil Wang is back on tour with his biggest and best show to date and luckily for us, he’s announced an exclusive date at the iconic Tyne Theatre & Opera House! Phil shot to prominence in the UK when he won the 2010 Chortle Student Comedy Award and from then on, he's featured on Taskmaster, secured a Netflix comedy show and now he's embarking on an exclusive UK tour! Be sure to catch his unique blend of smart and silly live in the Toon. tynetheatreandoperahouse.uk
