For anyone who has looked up at the night sky and wondered what lies beyond our planet, Cosmic Frequencies Festival offers a weekend of discovery, imagination and inspiration. Returning to Hexham from…
Comedy: Alun Cochrane at Arts Hub, Ripon
Tuesday 4th August sees Alun Cochrane headline Hilarity Bites Comedy Club at the Arts Hub in Ripon. The West Yorkshire comedian remains every bit as entertaining as when his comedy career began more t…
Event: Gosforth Civic Theatre Beer Festival
Gosforth Civic Theatre is celebrating its 10th anniversary in style with a packed three-day Beer Festival from Friday 31st July to Sunday 2nd August, featuring live music, great food, craft activities…
Culture Spotlight: Stockton International Riverside Festival
The Stockton International Riverside Festival (SIRF) is back this summer, bringing one of the UK’s most celebrated outdoor arts festivals to the heart of Stockton-on-Tees – and for the first tim…
Comedy: Deage Paxton at The Stand, Newcastle
Geordie jokester Deage Paxton returns with his new comedy creation ‘Dead Man’s Hand’, billed as a “choose your own adventure” stand-up show. This brings to mind the Choose Your Own Adventure books of …
Comedy: Harriet Kemsley at Gala Durham
Harriet Kemsley is a very funny woman, which is an enormous advantage given that she is also a professional comedian. Kemsley alleges (and one must always be careful about believing the stories told b…
Dance: Let’s Love at ARC, Stockton
What does love look like in 2026? For the creators of ‘Let’s Love’, it can be found in shared stories, family traditions, unexpected connections and the communities that bring people…
Dance: Eliot Smith Dance Announces Autumn 2026 Season
Fifteen years after founding one of the North East’s leading contemporary dance companies, choreographer Eliot Smith is returning to the stage. Eliot Smith Dance (ESD) has announced its Autumn 2…
Comedy: Russell Kane at Darlington Hippodrome
Get ready, Darlo, as Darlington Hippodrome hosts a night of top-class stand-up when Chuckl. arrives on Friday 25th July with a line-up headed by one of the UK’s most recognisable comedy stars, R…
Event: Life Science Centre Launches Its Popular Christmas Experiences
Cool off this summer by planning a magical Christmas at Life Science Centre. While the summer sunshine may be in full swing, Life Science Centre is encouraging families to start thinking ahead to the …