The award-winning Alasdair Beckett-King brings his whimsical style of comedy to The Stand later this month. Newcastle Sparkles catches up with the Durham comedian to chat all things Fringe, falafel and Flamingo Land. What drew you ...
If you love the magic of theatre, whether it’s the thrill of a musical, an enchanting ballet or all the drama of a play coming to life on stage, Newcastle has an abundance of venues ...
A myth for the modern age - an enthralling new adaptation of A Song for Ella Grey takes to the stage in Newcastle.~ Advertorial ~Based on David Almond’s 2014 novel of the same name, this ...
A contemporary take on Shakespeare’s dark tragedy, shrouded in madness and murder.~ Advertorial ~From the off, it was clear that this retelling of Macbeth - a collaboration between English Touring Theatre, Northern Stage and Theatres ...
Everything you need to know about Alphabetti Theatre, an award-winning, artist-led performance space on St James' Boulevard in Newcastle. Alphabetti is an intimate independent venue Alphabetti's main theatre is incredibly intimate, accommodating just 80 people, with seats to ...
Divorced, beheaded - and live. SIX the Musical returns to Newcastle Theatre Royal with a sassy 80-minute remix of this infamous chapter from Tudor history. Divorced, beheaded, died. Divorced, beheaded, survived. SIX tells the story of ...
A jukebox musical that tells the story of Faye Treadwell - the woman behind doo-wop and soul favourites, The Drifters. We've all heard of The Drifters, but who is The Drifters Girl, you might be wondering?The ...
Newcastle Sparkles experiences OSCiLLATE – a dynamic tap dance show at Dance City by Old Kent Road that fuses contemporary dance with light and sound.~ Advertorial ~OSCiLLATE is a tap dance show that features a ...
Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) turns the page on a new all-female adaptation of Jane Austen's romantic classic, combining comedy and karaoke at Northern Stage. ~ Advertorial ~Isobel McArthur's new adaptation of Jane Austen's masterpiece ...
Dippy the Diplodocus leaves Newcastle in October - here's why you need to visit the iconic dinosaur before it stomps out of the city for good. ~ Advertorial ~ It's your last chance to catch Dippy on ...
Everyman Cinema Newcastle brings a boutique movie-going experience to the city with its retro screens, stylish bar, and food and drink service.Who doesn't love going to the cinema?A few hours of pure escapism, stirring all ...
The critically-acclaimed adaptation of Nigel Slater's Toast comes to Northern Stage. Newcastle Sparkles previews the show to find out what's on the menu.~ Advertorial ~This week sees the critically acclaimed production of Nigel Slater's Toast ...
Newcastle Sparkles enjoys an oh so loverly performance of My Fair Lady at Newcastle's Tyne Theatre and Opera House. ~ Advertorial ~ Lerner and Loewe’s award-winning My Fair Lady - the story of a Cockney flower girl ...
Newcastle Sparkles catches up with jewellery designer Abbie Gaiger to find out more about her new collection of bold and colourful jewellery. Can you tell us a little about yourself? I'm a contemporary jewellery designer and maker, ...
Musical stage show Dusty and the Shades of the 60s celebrates the life and music of pop icon Dusty Springfield. Ahead of the tour landing here in the North East this month, we catch up ...
Newcastle Sparkles forays into the Tyne Theatre & Opera House to watch a steampunk-inspired version of Into the Woods. Join us as we escape into a world of magic beans, giants, and golden slippers.~ Advertorial ...