Opening this summer at BALTIC in Gateshead, ‘Close to Home’ brings together the work of two photographers whose practices are closely connected to the North East. Running from 4th July 2026 until Apri…
Documentary Review: In Motion by Eliot Smith Dance
From its opening statement, “Dance is not a hobby, it’s my life,” In Motion immediately establishes dance as something deeply personal to Eliot Smith. The documentary follows the fifteen-year journey …
Event: Sonic Arts Week at Various Venues, Middlesbrough
Sonic Arts Week (SAW) returns to Middlesbrough in 2026, and it is turning the volume all the way up. Across ten days, from Wednesday 24th June to Saturday 4th July, this free, family-friendly festival…
Event Review: Life After Hours at Life Science Centre, Newcastle – 04/06/2026
Prehistoric wonders, interactive science and mind-soothing visuals – all with the addition of a bar. Tonight, the Centre for Life kept its doors open a little later than usual for Life After Hou…
Comedy: Rachel Fairburn + Chris Cantrill at The Forum, Darlington
Comedy fans in the North East can look forward to an evening of sharp wit and unpredictable humour as Rachel Fairburn and Chris Cantrill bring a special work-in-progress show to The Forum in Darlingto…
Stage: The Table at ARC Stockton
‘The Table’ arrives at ARC this month, offering a powerful and timely exploration of migration, identity and belonging. Built from real interviews with first-generation economic migrants, refugees and…
Dance: Interplay at Northern Stage, Newcastle
One of the UK’s most celebrated contemporary dance companies returns to Newcastle this month as Phoenix Dance Theatre presents a compelling evening of creative collaboration at its core with ‘In…
Stage: Mother? at ARC, Stockton
ARC will host the premiere of ‘Mother?’ this month, a bold and thought-provoking new production from award-winning actress, theatre-maker and qualified teacher Rachel Stockdale. Some say motherhood is…
Culture Spotlight: Crossing the Tees Festival at Various Venues, Tees Valley
If you have ever been completely pulled into a good story – the kind that keeps you up later than you intended – then this might be right up your street. From Thursday 11th to Saturday 27t…
Business Spotlight: Live Theatre, Newcastle
For decades, Live Theatre in Newcastle has been a driving force behind new writing in the North East, championing bold voices and bringing regional stories to the stage. Under the leadership of Artist…