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Theatre in North East England from the Tees to the Tyne.
Also love comedy and music
Used to podcast too
✨ Cinderella at Seaton Delaval Arts Centre is a fun, story-focused panto packed with laughs, live music & charm! 🎉

Full review 👇
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REVIEW: Cinderella at Seaton Delaval Arts Centre
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November 29, 2025 at 5:51 PM
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Graham Gouldman (10cc, For Your Love, I’m Not in Love) brings Heart Full of Songs to Whitley Bay Playhouse @Playhouse_WB next October! 🎶

🎟️ Tickets: axs-uk.sjv.io/qzbAYb
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A must-see for fans of classic British pop!
November 28, 2025 at 6:30 AM
🎭✨ ALADDIN at Newcastle Theatre Royal is a riot of comedy, spectacle & Geordie magic.
A 20th anniversary panto packed with laughs, huge effects & standout performances from Danny Adams, Clive Webb & Joe McElderry.

Full review ⬇️
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On until 18 Jan 2026.
REVIEW: Aladdin at Newcastle Theatre Royal
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November 27, 2025 at 10:53 PM
14 Grammys. Decades of influence. One final show in the North East.
Emmylou Harris comes to Sunderland Empire.
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A Legend Returns for a final tour:
Emmylou Harris Brings Farewell Tour to Sunderland Empire
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November 26, 2025 at 10:15 PM
The world stage premiere of The Silence of the Lambs is coming to Sunderland Empire! 👁️🖤
21–26 June 2027.

A thrilling new adaptation by Gina Gionfriddo, directed by Nikolai Foster — step into the mind games of Clarice & Lecter.

Preview ➜ www.northeasttheatreguide.co.uk/2025/11/the-...
The Silence of the Lambs World Stage Play Premiere Coming to Sunderland Empire
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November 26, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Tradition. Family. Loss. Hope. Fiddler on the Roof at Sunderland Empire hits all the right notes. Read our full thoughts 👉 REVIEW: www.northeasttheatreguide.co.uk/2025/11/revi...
#Sunderland #MusicalTheatre
REVIEW: Fiddler on the Roof at Sunderland Empire
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November 26, 2025 at 6:35 AM
The panto season is here! 🌱✨ We reviewed Jack and the Beanstalk @ Gala Durham — a fun, fast-paced, family-friendly show with great music, strong storytelling & a fantastic cast.
Read the full review 👇
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🎟 On until 31 Dec 2025
REVIEW: Jack and the Beanstalk at Durham Gala
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November 22, 2025 at 10:52 PM
🌈✨ Priscilla Queen of the Desert is heading to the Northeast!
A glitter-filled musical road trip packed with iconic songs & fabulous fun.
Full preview 👇
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Preview: Priscilla Queen of the Desert at Newcastle Theatre Royal
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November 22, 2025 at 4:05 PM
🥋 The Karate Kid – The Musical comes to Sunderland Empire 14–18 July 2026!
A dynamic new stage adaptation of the iconic 80s film—packed with music, movement & heart.
Full preview 👇
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Preview: The Karate Kid - The Musical at Sunderland Empire
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November 22, 2025 at 3:47 PM
✨ Follow the yellow brick road to People’s Theatre this Christmas!
The Wizard of Oz: A Wicked Pantomime Adventure runs 13–21 Dec 2025.
A magical family pantomime with tunes, laughs & festive fun.
Full preview 👇
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Preview: The Wizard of Oz at People's Theatre
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November 22, 2025 at 2:58 PM
The story of Walter Tull—football trailblazer & WW1 officer—comes alive in Our Little Hour.
📅 Alnwick Playhouse: 4 Mar 2026
📅 Alphabetti Theatre @alphabettitheatre.bsky.social : 5–7 Mar 2026
🎟️ Tickets + full preview:
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Preview: Our Little Hour at Alphabetti and Alnwick Playhouse
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November 22, 2025 at 2:11 PM
🎄 Two festive shows, one incredible cast!
@redladder.bsky.social & Wrongsemble bring A Proper Merry Christmess (16+) and A Town Called Christmas (ages 3+) to Stockton & Newcastle @gosforthcivictheatre.co.uk this December.

Full details & dates 👇
www.northeasttheatreguide.co.uk/2025/11/news... 🎭✨
News: Double Bill of Festive Theatre Coming to the North East
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November 19, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Tap, glamour, comedy and classic Berlin tunes — Top Hat delivers at Sunderland Empire.
Our review is live: www.northeasttheatreguide.co.uk/2025/11/revi...
REVIEW: Top Hat at Sunderland Empire
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November 19, 2025 at 5:14 PM
🐶✨ The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time returns to the North East!
A fresh new production will visit Sunderland Empire & Darlington Hippodrome
Inventive, gripping, and unmissable.
More details + ticket info ⬇️
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November 17, 2025 at 8:12 PM
We appear on @affinityradione.bsky.social on Sunday from 1pm as the @jowheretogo.bsky.social Radio Show
Follow the link to see what we plan to play and talk about: jowheretogo.co.uk/f/jowheretog...
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November 15, 2025 at 3:02 PM
🏆 BIG NEWS for the North East!
Affinity Radio has been named Radio Station of the Year 2025/26

A huge win for local broadcasting, community storytelling, and the volunteers powering the station 🙌

Full story 👇
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#NorthEast #DAB #CommunityBroadcasting
NEWS: Affinity Radio Wins "Radio Station of the Year" for 2025/26
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November 14, 2025 at 10:01 PM
🚨 Big news from the North East! The Geordie-powered play “Gerry & Sewell” — from a tiny Whitley Bay attic to the West End’s Aldwych Theatre — hits London 13-24 Jan 2026. A tale of dreaming, football and loyalty. Get your tickets today! 🎭⚽️ www.northeasttheatreguide.co.uk/2025/11/news...
News: From Whitley Bay to the West End: Gerry & Sewell's Extraordinary Journey
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November 14, 2025 at 9:08 PM
🍫✨ New review!
“Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” at Newcastle’s Tyne Theatre is a delightful, family-friendly treat filled with imagination, strong performances & plenty of charm.

Read Stephen Oliver’s full review 👇
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#Newcastle #Theatre #Musicals
REVIEW: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at the Newcastle Tyne Theatre
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November 13, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Our review of Big Ange at Newcastle Live Theatre until Saturday 22 November 2025
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REVIEW: Big Ange at Newcastle Live Theatre
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November 11, 2025 at 10:50 PM
All Day and All of the Night… and all the hits 🎶
Sunny Afternoon brings The Kinks’ story roaring to life at @SunderlandEmpire — and it rocks.

Full review 👉 www.northeasttheatreguide.co.uk/2025/11/revi...

#SunnyAfternoon #TheKinks #Sunderland #TheatreReview
REVIEW: Sunny Afternoon at Sunderland Empire
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November 4, 2025 at 11:25 PM
🎸 Sunny Afternoon at Sunderland Empire hits all the right notes!
A thrilling, heartfelt tribute to The Kinks with iconic songs, standout performances & an authentic story of fame, music & brotherhood.

Full review 👇
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REVIEW: Sunny Afternoon at Sunderland Empire
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November 4, 2025 at 11:22 PM
✨ New Theatre Preview! ✨
Get ready for Mr Blackpool coming to Newcastle Northern Stage in 2025! 🎭🌟
Dive into the show, cast, and what makes this production unmissable 👇

🔗 www.northeasttheatreguide.co.uk/2025/08/prev...

#Theatre #Newcastle #MrBlackpool #NorthEastArts #UKTheatre
Preview: Mr Blackpool at Newcastle Northern Stage,
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November 2, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Here are the details of the shows that we will be covering during the @jowheretogo.bsky.social Radio Show on @affinityradione.bsky.social on Sunday 2 November 1-3pm.
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Jowheretogo Radio Show #001 Sunday 2nd Nov 2025 1-3pm
Day Date Act Place Venue Ticket link
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November 1, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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Last time to catch Grimm at Alphabetti is tonight... Don't forget the show starts at 7pm tonight, meet you at the bar?
GRIMM at @alphabettitheatre.bsky.social — a heartfelt dive into Grimsby’s fishing days during the Cod Wars. Real lives, real losses, and unforgettable performances.
Limited run ends on Thursday.
⚓️ Read our review:
👉 www.northeasttheatreguide.co.uk/2025/10/revi...
#Newcastle #Theatre
REVIEW: Grimm at Newcastle Alphabetti Theatre
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October 30, 2025 at 1:04 PM
GRIMM at @alphabettitheatre.bsky.social — a heartfelt dive into Grimsby’s fishing days during the Cod Wars. Real lives, real losses, and unforgettable performances.
Limited run ends on Thursday.
⚓️ Read our review:
👉 www.northeasttheatreguide.co.uk/2025/10/revi...
#Newcastle #Theatre
REVIEW: Grimm at Newcastle Alphabetti Theatre
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October 29, 2025 at 11:31 PM