Category Archives: Stage

5 Things… To Look Forward to on Tyneside in 2015

Posted on 5 February 2015 by Laura Brewis

Written by: Hannah Whitehead 2015 is set to be a pretty exciting year in terms of music, theatre and other local events in the North East…. and particularly on Tyneside.

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REVIEW: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time @ Theatre Royal, Newcastle

Posted on 29 January 2015 by Laura Brewis

Theatre Royal, Newcastle A National Theatre production Runs until Saturday 7th February Review by: Lexy Powell Arriving in the auditorium of the Theatre Royal, your eyes are immediately drawn towards the unusual gridded staging. As the play begins, the lights … Continue reading →

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REVIEW: The Woman in Black @ Darlington Civic Theatre

Posted on 24 January 2015 by Laura Brewis

Darlington Civic Theatre Runs until Saturday 24th January Review by Francesca Moody The Woman In Black is not your regular play. Or even your regular thriller play. Many parts of it are not at all what you would expect in … Continue reading →

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REVIEW: Les Misérables @ Queen’s Theatre, London

Posted on 23 January 2015 by Laura Brewis

Directed by Claude-Michel Schonberg Review by: Jowita Krasik Les Mis has to be one of my favourite musicals of all time. I have watched the film, read the book (by Victor Hugo) and have now had the pleasure of seeing … Continue reading →

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REVIEW: One Man Two Guvnors @ Sunderland Empire

Posted on 22 January 2015 by Laura Brewis

Sunderland Empire Runs until Saturday 24th January Review by Luke Davis Based on the comedy by Carlo Goldoni, The Servant Of Two Masters, One Man Two Guvnors follows Francis Henshall, a man whose primary motivation in life is food, and … Continue reading →

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REVIEW: Hardeep’s Charity Night for Foodbanks @ The Stand

Posted on 12 January 2015 by Laura Brewis

Newcastle Upon Tyne Tuesday 6th January Review by: Sam Grist The premise was a rather simple one: show up with a bag or two of shopping, we make you laugh, you give us the food, we give the food to … Continue reading →

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PREVIEW: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time @ Theatre Royal, Newcastle

Posted on 6 January 2015 by Laura Brewis

Newcastle Upon Tyne Monday 26th January – Saturday 7th February 2015 More information on the Theatre Royal website Preview by: Lexy Powell The National Theatre’s highly acclaimed adaptation of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time is coming … Continue reading →

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REVIEW: The Suggestibles Impro Pantso @ Northern Stage

Posted on 1 January 2015 by Laura Brewis

17-18 December 2014 Northern Stage, Newcastle REVIEW: Maria Tang The Suggestibles were back this December to spread their special formula of improvised Christmas cheer. Their variation of the bizarre and wonderful pantomime tradition gave the sold-out house an evening of … Continue reading →

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REVIEW: Cinderella @ Mill Volvo Tyne Theatre

Posted on 28 December 2014 by Laura Brewis

Newcastle Upon Tyne 5th-30th December 2014 More information on the Tyne Theatre Website Review by: Emma Yeo It is the holiday season: time to eat, drink and be merry. For many, a Christmas tradition is to visit a local pantomime … Continue reading →

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REVIEW: An Evening with Noel Fielding @ City Hall

Posted on 18 December 2014 by Laura Brewis

Newcastle Upon Tyne Friday 5th December 2014 More information on Noel Fielding at IMDB Review by: Emily Park Choruses of “what is going on” and “I have no idea what is happening ” echoed around a packed Newcastle City Hall on … Continue reading →

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REVIEW: Flying into Daylight @ Live Theatre

Posted on 12 December 2014 by Laura Brewis

Newcastle Upon Tyne Produced by: Ron Hutchinson Tuesday 2nd December 2014 More information on the Live Theatre website Review by: Hannah Morpeth “You should be afraid every time you step on dance floor because this is not a dance like … Continue reading →

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REVIEW: Aladdin @ Gala Theatre

Posted on 9 December 2014 by Laura Brewis

Durham Thursday 27th November 2014 – Saturday 3rd January 2015 More information on the Gala Theatre website Review by: Jowita Krasik This is only the second time I have been  to see a pantomime and I’m not sure the first time … Continue reading →

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REVIEW: Thirsty @ Alnwick Playhouse

Posted on 4 December 2014 by Laura Brewis

25th November 2014 Produced by: The Paper Birds More information on the Alnwick Playhouse website Review by: Lucy Stewart The Paper Birds’ production of  is designed to challenge the relationship between the British public and alcoholic beverages. From the moment … Continue reading →

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REVIEW: Jersey Boys @ Sunderland Empire

Posted on 29 November 2014 by Laura Brewis

Wednesday 26th November 2014 Running until 6th December at Sunderland Empire More information on the Jersey Boys website Review by: Jade Holroyd After its success on both Broadway and in the West End, Jersey Boys  is currently travelling across the … Continue reading →

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REVIEW: Blood Brothers @ Darlington Civic Theatre

Posted on 26 November 2014 by Laura Brewis

Darlington Civic Theatre 24th November Review by: Eve Knowlson This three hour show tells the tale of two brothers, separated at birth, who find themselves being drawn back together in adulthood. As they grow older they begin to gravitate back … Continue reading →

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REVIEW: Miranda Sings @ Mill Volvo Tyne Theatre

Posted on 24 November 2014 by Laura Brewis

Newcastle Upon Tyne 14th November 2014 Review by: Aicha J. Krasik Miranda Sings is a parody character created by Colleen Ballinger in 2008, when she first started posting videos on a YouTube channel (MirandaSings). The videos posted on the said … Continue reading →

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REVIEW: Death of a Salesman @ People’s Theatre

Posted on 17 November 2014 by Laura Brewis

Newcastle Upon Tyne 11th November 2014 Review by: Annie-Rose Mears Death of a Salesman holds a special place is my heart after the studying the play last year, so I felt very lucky  to be able to see the play. However, I’m … Continue reading →

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REVIEW: Cuckooed @ Gala Theatre

Posted on 14 November 2014 by Laura Brewis

Durham 6.11.2014 Directed by: Emma Callander Produced by: Mark Thomas More information on the This Is Durham website Review by: Emma Yeo Cuckooed. This title was apt for a play that drove the audience between emotional extremes, moving from hysterical … Continue reading →

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REVIEW: Heaven Eyes @ Caedmon Hall

Posted on 13 November 2014 by Laura Brewis

Gateshead 25th October 2014 Produced by: Théâtre Sans Frontières 29th October 2014 Review by: Hannah Morpeth “We come into the world out of the dark. We haven’t got clue of where we’ve come from. We’ve got no idea where we’re … Continue reading →

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CUCKOO COMPETITION!

Posted on 12 November 2014 by Laura Brewis

WIN TICKETS TO VAMPIRES ROCK AT SUNDERLAND EMPIRE! Celebrating its 11th year, the Final Countdown Tour of the sensational Vampires Rock tour visits Sunderland Empire on Thursday 20th November and you could be in with a chance of winning a … Continue reading →

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