Following a sold out show in London, we are pleased to announce that Gok Wan MBE will be bringing ‘Isolation Nation’ to Digital Newcastle on Friday 28th Jan 2022.
Swashbuckling Sword Fights and Hidden Treasure at Consett's Empire Theatre This Christmas
27 November 2021
Opening night (27th November) £10, other performances £17/£15 concessions, family ticket £56
Swashbuckling sword fights, hidden treasure, and an adventure on the high seas await audiences who are going to a County Durham theatre’s Christmas panto this year. Consett’s Empire Theatre will be bringing back its popular family Christmas show from next month, with an exciting production of Treasure Island.
BELIEVE Christmas Adventure at Hardwick Hall Hotel
04 December 2021
From £18.00
BELIEVE Christmas is an immersive magical world brought to life in a Christmas experience taking you on a journey through theatrical performances and interactive activities theatrical within our elf tipi village.
The countdown to Christmas has started, and National Trust’s gorgeous Gibside, Tyne and Wear, is getting ready to welcome a brand-new glittering Illuminated Trail.
All the stars of Space Zone are back, including Mission Control; a mock-up of the International Space Station that you can walk around inside; and the digital globe, The Sphere. Younger visitors can also enjoy the show Naughty Monsters Explore the Planets in the North's biggest planetarium (with socially distanced seating, of course).
Heritage Open Days is England's largest festival of history and culture, every year in September, places across the country throw open their doors to celebrate their heritage, community and history. It’s your chance to see hidden places and try out new experiences – and it’s all FREE.
Gather your little monsters for a ghoulishly good day out at Belsay Hall this half term. Follow the trail to solve creepy clues and gather round to listen to spooky stories. There’s a frighteningly fun fancy dress competition every day – just come in your scariest outfits to be in with a chance of winning.
Set in a suburban fantasy world, Disney Pixar's 'Onward' introduces two teenage elf brothers who embark on an extraordinary quest to discover if there is still a little magic left out there.
A fantastic cast featuring Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Keira Knightley and Jessie Buckley all shine in Philippa Lowthorpe's smart, humorous, and period-perfect portrait of an era-defining moment.
It's Friday night and Ben knows that means only one thing - staying with Granny! There will be cabbage soup, cabbage pie and cabbage cake and Ben knows one thing for sure - it's going to be sooooooooo boring! But what Ben doesn't know is that Granny has a secret - and Friday nights are about to get more exciting than he could ever imagine, as he embarks on the adventure of a lifetime with his very own Gangsta Granny!
The hottest 80s club night is coming to town – when actor, TV personality and star of Spandau Ballet Martin Kemp will be spinning the biggest and best hits of that decade! Spandau Ballet sold millions of records worldwide.
A FAMILY friendly festival will bring top comedians, children’s entertainers, DJs, live music and Disney favourites to the North East starting this weekend (7 August).
The Greatest Showman - OUTDOOR SCREENING HEXHAM ABBEY
15 August 2020
Join us for a summer night's outdoor screening of The Greatest Showman against the stunning back drop of Hexham Abbey on Saturday 15 August. Entry via Beaumont Street from 7:30pm, with the film starting at 8:30pm.
A smash-hit at Chichester Festival Theatre and in the West end, Jonathan Church’s critically acclaimed production of Singin’ in the Rain is back to make a splash in 2021.
It’s Baltimore, 1962 where Tracy Turnblad, a big girl with big hair and an even bigger heart, is on a mission to follow her dreams and dance her way onto national TV. Tracy’s audition makes her a local star and soon she is using her new-found fame to fight for equality, bagging local heartthrob Link Larkin along the way!
City boy Ren thinks life is bad enough when he's forced to move to a rural backwater in America. But his world comes to a standstill when he arrives at Bomont to find dancing and rock music are banned. Taking matters into his own hands, soon Ren has all hell breaking loose and the whole town on its feet.
Daldry’s visionary, radical, challenging version of JB Priestley’s classic thriller, hailed as the theatrical event of its generation, has been seen by more than 5 million people worldwide.
‘AJ Live 2020’ will combine the best moments from Strictly you know and love, intertwined with new energy and packed choreography for all the family, from AJ and his pick of the best new dance talent in the UK.
Come and have some cracking Easter fun and join in our egg trail, find the Easter Bunny who will give you a treat. Watch Magic Andrew’s magic act! There’s lots going on for the whole family to enjoy!
The award-winning comedian, celebrated for his observational humour, is back on tour preparing for a brand new upcoming show which will be his eighth stand up show.
Youngsters and their families can enjoy a fun-packed day out during February Half Term, whatever the weather at Lightwater Valley (Saturday 15th – Saturday 22nd February)
Created in the heart of Durham, Gala’s fabulous family panto has a magical mix of mayhem, live music, laughter and surprises. It just wouldn’t be Christmas without Gala’s panto family. Tickets are already selling fast, so book early to avoid disappointment.
Lumiere was established in Durham in 2009 and the 2019 programme is expected to wow the hundreds of thousands of people who flock to the biennial event and to ensure that the county is showcased on a global scale...
Come along for a day of dancing this October half term! Learn to floss, bop and pop to the music as our amazing teachers lead you through a range of choreography to your favourite pop songs. Whether you’re child already dances or is a complete beginner all they need is passion and enthusiasm to get moving.
Come along to our specially decorated museum in your favourite Halloween Costume. There will be a magician, arts and crafts and a spooky treasure hunt to entertain the little ones!
For the first time ever the spellbinding pantomime Beauty and the Beast comes to Newcastle Theatre Royal in a spectacular and enchanting production for all the family, starring legendary Theatre Royal panto stars Danny Adams, Clive Webb and Chris Hayward.
Touching, funny and utterly original, Freckle Productions’ delightful adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s STICK MAN is coming to Hexham!
For four Sundays in September, get toe tapping and clapping here at Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens. We've got some of the best local brass bands in store for you to enjoy. Bring your own deck chairs and rugs, and kick back on the grass on Sunday 8th September with Hexham Brass Band.
On the gate ticket prices are £10 for Adults (£8 OAP’s), £4 Child (5-16), under 5's go free. A Family Ticket at £25 per day - 2 x Adult & 2 x Children. Don't forget it's FREE PARKING!
Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th of September sees the arrival of the 240th Annual Wolsingham Agricultural Show held in the beautiful Weardale town in County Durham.
Joining Scarlett will be the undisputed Queen of North East comedy Miss Rory (aka Dan Cunningham) as the feisty Rorina Hardup (we’ll make sure she minds her Ps and Qs), alongside Duncan Burt as her equally ugly sister Ruby!
Experience the full power and scale of John Williams' most legendary film scores including Home Alone, E.T., Harry Potter, Jurassic Park, Hook, Jaws and Star Wars, performed by the world-famous Royal Philharmonic Orchestra within the magnificent surroundings of Sunderland Empire.
9 to 5 the Musical tells the story of three workmates pushed to boiling point by their sexist and egotistical boss. Concocting a plan to kidnap and turn the tables on their despicable supervisor, will the women manage to reform their office - or will events unravel when the CEO pays an unexpected visit?
This year look out for exhilarating aerial performance "Sirin (Hope is the Thing with Feathers)" by Newton’s Ladder on 25th August; and electrifying fusion of dance and circus ‘Block’ by Motionhouse in collaboration with NoFit State Circus on 26th August.
Special Service: Procession of Banners & Miners' Festival Service
13 July 2019
On Saturday 13 July the 135th Durham Miners’ Gala will return to Durham City, an annual celebration of the rich mining heritage of North East England and continuing community spirit...
The annual Durham Miners’ Gala is a unique and inspiring spectacle. It is Europe’s biggest celebration of community, international solidarity, and working class culture.
Set in the lively harbour town, the festival will bring a host of culinary delights to Durham’s heritage coast, with top chefs, fabulous traders and producers, and tasty demonstrations to get the taste buds tingling.
You are invited to Ouseburn Farm Charity's inaugural Chicken Run! Dress as a spring chicken and take part in our hilarious family sponsored walk around the Ouseburn Valley on Saturday 13 April.
Tickets: Over 1.3m £25 / 1m – 1.3m £17 / Under 1m £10 / Under 3’s FREE
Lightwater Valley Theme Park in Ripon, North Yorkshire will be open for the Easter Holidays from Saturday 6th - Sunday 28th April. With over 35 rides and attractions, suitable for all ages, Lightwater Valley offers fantastic adventures for all the family.
The smash-hit production of Annie comes to Sunderland Empire for one week only direct from London’s West End. This ‘glorious revival’ (The Times) stars Birds of a Feather’s Lesley Joseph as the tyrannical Miss Hannigan!
Chicken Licken: A TaleJam invites you to join in the storytelling antics of a musical band trying to tell the tale of a young chick who can’t decide what to do!
It has created a sensation across the world and now Museum of the Moon will shine in Life Science Centre in Newcastle from 2 February until 31 March 2019.
The international, award-winning smash-hit musical based on the blockbuster film, The Bodyguard is back! Following her triumphant West End run and sell-out UK Tour, three-time Brit nominee and X-Factor winner, Alexandra Burke* returns to the role of Rachel Marron.
Following recent successes with Educating Rita, Talking Heads and Two, Gala are delighted to be bringing this witty and well observed play to the stage....
Walking back to their apartment late one night a tragic encounter sees Sam murdered and his beloved girlfriend Molly alone, in despair and utterly lost.
After nearly a decade since the last sell-out UK tour, Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed Broadway production of Boublil and Schönberg’s musical Les Misérables will play Newcastle Theatre Royal in 2019.
Richard O’Brien’s legendary rock ‘n’ roll musical returns to the UK as part of a sell-out worldwide tour, having now been seen by over 30 million theatregoers.
A magical grotto at The Gardens! This year Santa is bringing his “naughty or nice” list, so will know what your little ones have been up to over the last year. All children receive a lovely Christmas gift to take home.
Tickets cost £3 for children under 4, £7 for children aged 5-12, £7.50 for 13 – 17 year olds and £8.50 for 18s+, with family tickets available for £25.
Sunderland residents are urged to get their skates on as a festive attraction returns later this month (November).
With over 40,000 theatregoers attending pantomime at Darlington Hippodrome each festive season, it's never too early to book for this year's show starring television personality, presenter and choreographer Louie Spence alongside last year's returning stars, Zoe Birkett, Eric Potts and Liam Mellor, and Robin Askwith who completes the line-up as evil villain Abanazar.
CILLA - THE MUSICAL is a spectacular and heart-warming musical adaptation of the critically acclaimed ITV mini-series based on the early life of Cilla Black, by BAFTA award winner, Jeff Pope (The Moorside, Philomena, From The Cradle To The Grave, Mrs Biggs, Little Boy Blue).
THE FULL MONTY is one of the most acclaimed British films ever and THE FULL MONTY stage play has become one of the most phenomenal theatrical productions.
Newcastle Theatre Royal’s brand-new must-see magical pantomime Goldilocks and the Three Bears, the big top family panto extravaganza, stars the much-loved panto trio of Danny Adams as Danny The Clown, Clive Webb as the Ringmaster and Chris Hayward as Dame Rita, WIN your tickets now.
Each year Christmas comes early with Wynyard Hall's famous Festive Shopping Fayre. The smell of gingerbread, mulled wine and the sweet sounds of the Christmas choir will get you in the Christmas spirit.
£5 Advance tickets / £6 on the door / Children Under The Age of 18 Months are FREE
As the Autumn evenings grow crisp and cool, November at Wynyard Hall begins with a Bonfire Night firework display to warm us all up! Children will love the Fairground Rides.
Welcome to the ‘Age of Aquarius’. It’s 1967 and Hair’s hippie ‘tribe' youngsters in the East Village of New York are yearning to change the world, questioning authority and the American flag. Wild, colourful, sexually liberated and free, they are united in protest and song, under the shadow of the Vietnam War.
The Elvis Years is an outstanding musical production which brings to the stage the incredible and compelling story of the ‘King of rock and roll’ – Elvis Presley.
Haven’t you heard that Belsay Hall is haunted? We dare you to join us for a candlelit ghost tour this October half term! Stay up late to hear some spooky (but family-friendly!) stories, explore the hall after dark, and be on your guard for things that go bump in the night...
£15 (£13 concessions), £12 Gala Members, first night and matinee
Over one evening, we see a microcosm of working-class life, through the regulars of a Northern pub. All human life is here. It’s a place where people celebrate and mourn; secrets are shared and resentments simmer...
Join us at Woodhorn Museum this summer for A Grand Day Out! Take part in a fantastic summer of family art activities in the newly re-opened Woodhorn Colliery Cage Shop...
See some of the best bands from around the area and sing along to your favourite tunes, all set to the glorious backdrop of our beautiful seafront park.
Tickets from £14.50, £2 off U16s, family ticket available online
Join Peppa as she gets ready to go on an exciting camping trip to the woods with George and her school friends, including Pedro Pony, Suzy Sheep and Gerald Giraffe.
Stalls & Grand Circle £23, £21 concessions Upper circle £20, £18 concessions Gallery £17, £15 concessions Family ticket £80 (Stalls/Grand Circle, 2 adults, 2 children or 1 adult, 3 children)
From the producers of the recent successes of Priscilla Queen of the Desert’ Annie and The Producers, Astravaganza Entertainment will return to Tyne Theatre & Opera House to stage Shrek the Musical in July 2019.
Premium: Adults £18.75, Children £16.75 (A-D in the Stalls) Band 1: Adults £16.75, Children £14.75 (rest of the Stalls & Grand Circle) Band 2: Adults £14.75, Children £12.75 (Upper Circle & limited view)
Calling all “Bingsters”! Bing and his friends are extending their first ever UK stage show tour into 2019 and will visit Tyne Theatre & Opera House on Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th February!
Tickets are priced £19 adults, £16.50 children, £65 family ticket.
Jamie Raven, the man who made Simon Cowell say “I now actually believe in Magic!”, on route to finishing BGT that year as the “Highest Placed Human”, is back doing what he does best as he takes his brand new show “Making Magic” on tour across the country in 2018!
Those Terrible Tudors and Awful Egyptians are heading for Sunderland Empire, 21 – 24 November 2018 with two hilarious shows featuring eye-popping 3D special effects!
Miners: Pitmen, Pride and Prayer is a new temporary exhibition within Open Treasure, the Cathedral’s exhibition experience in its stunning medieval claustral buildings. The exhibition showcases artefacts, documents, photographs and stories of the rich mining history of County Durham and North East England. It opens to the public on Tuesday 19 June to Saturday 15 September
By popular demand, The Play That Goes Wrong is making a triumphant return to Newcastle Theatre Royal (Mon 2 – Sat 7 Jul 2018) after the riotous Olivier Award winner enjoyed a smash-hit run at the venue in 2017.
Catwalking: Fashion through the Lens of Chris Moore
07 July 2018
This exclusive show presents 200 stunning images by the king of catwalk photography, Chris Moore. Capturing six decades of iconic fashion moments, Moore’s photographs feature alongside some of the garments themselves, from leading designers including Vivienne Westwood, Prada, Comme Des Garçons, Giles Deacon and Jean Paul Gaultier to name a few.
Go wild as Matt Terry – Winner of 2016’s X-Factor is announced to play Alex The Lion in the brand-new stage adaptation of Madagascar – The Musical with a date at Sunderland Empire stage, 28 August – 1 September 2018.
The Make & Mend Festival shares our passion for craft and our belief that making is good for the soul in this brand new event at Preston Hall Museum, one of the Tees Valley’s best loved venues.
Audience with Ian Waite & Oti Mabuse …Rhythm of the night
17 June 2018
£25 - £27
Rhythm of the Night…Ian and Oti will deliver a night of Latin and Ballroom numbers with high intensity…The Strictly Come Dancing pros will perform a dance showcase spectacular designed to dazzle and wow you....
Home grown hypnotist Robert Temple is bringing his controversial Live and Outrageous show to the Sunderland Empire for one night only, Wednesday 1 August 2018.
Discover, explore and celebrate the story and work of the Pitmen Painters, the Ashington Group of artists whose story is rooted in Northumberland and which continues to inspire people today with a special programme of exhibitions, events and things to do.
Have fun with the family this Father’s Day as you embark on a 2km trail through the stunning parkland at Wynyard Hall, with ale stops from 3 Brother’s Brewery.
Calling all ghostly ghouls and wannabe witches! Manor Walks Shopping and Leisure are hosting a fun-filled day full of free spooky activities for the whole family. On Sunday, October 29 from 11.30am to 2.30pm, Manor Walks are inviting kids to come into the centre wearing their most spook-tacular Halloween costumes.
Pre-Book Free RSVP ticket for your selected session via the MW website. There will also be free tickets available on the day on a first come first served basis.
Come along to Manor Walks Shopping and Leisure this October Half Term to listen to some pawsome adventures!
Deck the halls with ho-ho-homemade decorations this Christmas by joining the creative Re-styled by St Oswald’s Hospice team to create your very own bunting.
Starting at the Robinson Arch, the run will take you past the Walled Garden, into the park, where you can take in its natural beauty as well sites such as the Deer House.
Starting at sunset and ending in starlight, the 90-minute show is set against the magnificent backdrop of Auckland Castle in Bishop Auckland, County Durham.
£15pp for adults and £10pp for children over 5 years old. Children under 5 years - no charge. £45 for a family ticket (2 adults and 2 children or 1 adult and 3 children).
Charlotte Bronte's much loved classic, Jane Eyre, is our latest addition to this summer's outdoor theatre performances at Middleton Lodge.
£8.50pp for adults and children. £30.00 for a family ticket (2 adults, 2 children or 1 adult, 3 children)
Based on the bestselling children’s book by Anna Kemp and Sara Ogilvie, this fabulous feel-good show features music, songs, hand-crafted puppets and Biff, the ballet-dancing dog!
In the space of only a short few years and two stellar albums, Edinburgh-born Ross Wilson, has gone from song-writing in the obscurity to being celebrated by the industry and fans alike as a legacy artist
Variety, the Children’s Charity, has pleasure in presenting a special charity concert featuring the internationally acclaimed G4 and the Inspiration Choir from the Sage Gateshead
Tickets are priced £16 adult, £13 under 16s & concessions. Family ticket £54 (2 adults, 2 children) (Plus booking fees when booking online or over the phone)
All aboard! The ship is departing! All children, animals and silly people welcome!
Tickets are priced £20 (Plus booking fees when booking online or over the phone)
Aptly named, “1867” will be a multi-sensory experience for each limited audience, anchoring the sights, sounds and smells of the building, all whilst discovering new paths you never knew were there
Experience this all-action contest at Belsay Hall, Castle & Gardens in Northumberland as four teams of knights battle it out for victory armed only with clubs and shields, strength and skill
This celebration of The Big O’s musical legacy is quite simply unmissable as Barry Steele takes you on this specially revamped musical journey in time from the early sun years right through to the late 80’s.
Three decades after the defeat of the Galactic Empire, a new threat arises. The First Order attempts to rule the galaxy and only a ragtag group of heroes can stop them, along with the help of the Resistance.
Join a wide range of traditional crafts people for the first Auckland Castle Heritage Skills Festival. You can come and try a wide range of crafts and find out more about the works planned for the castle over the next 2 years.
Join a wide range of traditional crafts people for the first Auckland Castle Heritage Skills Festival. You can come and try a wide range of crafts and find out more about the works planned for the castle over the next 2 years.
Join a wide range of traditional crafts people for the first Auckland Castle Heritage Skills Festival. You can come and try a wide range of crafts and find out more about the works planned for the castle over the next 2 years.
Sophie Bucket lives on a farm with her Dad. She spends all of her time day-dreaming, but most of her time alone. If only she had a little friend to share her adventures.
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