From Emmerson & Ward Productions, a writing company with a focus on producing new LGBTQ+ work across the UK, Buff is the latest offering hitting Live Theatre’s main stage. Set to be sharp, funny, …
Comedy: Josh Glanc at The Stand, Newcastle
Josh Glanc comes to The Stand this month following a sold-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2024. Known for his irreverent and wacky comedy, Josh brings his brilliant blend of stand-up, clowning and …
Stage: The Bench at Various Venues, North East
The Bench, a poignant new play by Jeff Brown, embarks on a regional tour across the North East and Cumbria from Thursday 22nd May to Saturday 21st June. A co-production between CaroleW Productions and…
Comedy: MC Hammersmith at ARC, Stockton
Outstanding rapper and comedian MC Hammersmith will perform at ARC in Stockton on Thursday 22nd May, in an exciting date showcasing a world-class act with his deliciously titled show ‘The MC Stands fo…
Comedy: Abi Clarke at The Stand, Newcastle
Presented by The Stand Comedy Club, Newcastle welcomes rising comedy star and Bristolian Abi Clarke this month as she brings her signature chaos and debuts her first full-length stand-up show, ‘…
Comedy: Nina Gilligan at Middlesbrough Town Hall
Comedian Nina Gilligan brings her award-winning show ‘Goldfish’ to Middlesbrough Town Hall this May, promising an evening packed with laughter, emotional depth, and razor-sharp wit. Named …
Culture Spotlight: The Late Shows, Newcastle
Newcastle’s The Late Shows is an award-winning, late-night, free culture crawl. Launched in 2007, it has grown significantly over the past eighteen years. In its first year, just 14 venues took …
Comedy: Rob Copland at Alphabetti Theatre, Newcastle
Rob Copland, winner of the Comedians’ Choice Award in his debut year, brings his acclaimed show ‘Gimme (One With Everything)’ to Newcastle’s Alphabetti Theatre on Friday 16th May. Described by critics…
Comedy: Mark Steel at Gala Theatre, Durham
Whether you know Mark Steel from his sharp political columns in The Guardian, The Independent, and The Daily Mirror, or from his acclaimed radio shows ‘Mark Steel’s Lectures’ and ‘Mark Steel’s Solutio…
Comedy: Jamali Maddix at ARC, Stockton
Jamali Maddix returns to ARC in Stockton with his new show ‘Aston’ on Thursday 15th May. With one of the sharpest comedic voices on both the UK and international circuits, Jamali stands out not only f…