The HandleBards are a Shakespearean troupe who tour by bike. And to celebrate their 10th anniversary, they’re climbing back into the saddle…
Archives for North East
Around the World in 80 Days gets a circus-style makeover
Join a rag-tag band of travelling circus performers who’re embarking on their most daring feat in Around the World in 80 Days…
Person Spec: a play where you’re part of the interview panel
Fancy livening up your next theatre visit with something a bit different? Then, Person Spec at Newcastle’s Alphabetti Theatre is just the ticket…
Halloween events round-up: no tricks, just quirky treats
All Hallows’ Eve, Halloween or spooky season, whatever you call it, it’s here! And that means parades, pumpkins and lots of fun. Here’s our round-up of the best quirky events…
The HandleBards head out on bikes to pedal their plays
Fancy some open-air theatre this summer? The popular Shakespearean troupe known as The Handlebards are back with another bicycle-powered tour…
Party like a peasant with Morpeth’s Northumbrian Gathering
You may not have heard of Morpeth, but every year they host a gathering to celebrate the crafts and traditions of Northumbria…
Quirky Easter events to enjoy in 2022
Easter is nearly here again, yippee! And if you’re looking for inspiration on where and how to spend your long Easter weekend, read on…
Art meets theatre in one-woman play and exhibition
Are you listening? This is a question that powerful one-woman play You Heard Me asks as it tours the UK over the coming months…
Have yourself a quirky little Christmas
Looking for something other than the usual seasonal markets to get you into the festive spirit? Here’s our pick of quirky Christmas events…
One-woman show captures the woes of small town life
Catch a funny and honest tale of life in the North West with 10 Things to do in a Small Cumbrian Town at the Alphabetti Theatre in Newcastle upon Tyne…
Innovative dance in Myths & Dreams
Catch a dance event that adds film and digital sculpture into the mix, to create the innovative Myths & Dreams…
Catch a double bill of plays at Live Theatre
Newcastle’s Live Theatre is showing a double bill of plays about young women growing up in the North East. So, you can get your October theatre fix in just one visit…
A gyroscopic flying machine and walkabout puppet theatre at Festival of Thrift
This weekend, celebrate sustainability and culture at the Festival of Thrift in North Yorkshire with shows, workshops and quirky performances…
Small theatre opens its doors to tell big stories
After some tough times for theatres across the country, we’re pleased to hear that a new space is about to open on the North East coast…
Bittersweet coming of age story shines at Newcastle theatre
This September, the Live Theatre in Newcastle upon Tyne will reopen with an updated production of Kema Sikazwe’s Shine…