Opera North singer James Laing on his life and newest role Feb 24 2008
MOST of us think of opera singers as portly, moustachioed men belting out Nessun Dorma in front of huge orchestras . . . but Opera North’s newest member is a million miles away from such stereotypes. more
Ladies and gentlemen... Sep 5 2007
WHOOPIN’ and a-hollering into Tyneside for the third year in a row, the stage is set for the high rollers of cabaret entertainment – the Lady Boys of Bangkok! more
Cast excel in complex plot Sep 5 2007
THE first show in the newly refurbished theatre seems to have received a mixed response.
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This is a classic before me Sep 4 2007
Young reviewer CHRIS CONWAY gives his take on the latest RSC production of Macbeth, at Newcastle’s Northern Stage more
Original chiller thriller is back Sep 3 2007
THE latest Royal Shakespeare Company production, Macbeth, is at Northern Stage in Newcastle from tonight. We talk to director Connall Morrison more
A super night for ABBA fans Aug 29 2007
CALLING all super troupers and dancing queens! ABBA Mania will hit the region this week when one of the world’s top touring tribute bands comes to the Sunderland Empire for a three-night stint. more
A dream role for young singers Aug 29 2007
A GROUP of budding stars from across the region will be saying thank you for the music when they step on to the stage of the Sunderland Empire for ABBA Mania. more
Get in the swing of singing Aug 29 2007
HUNDREDS of singers are being sought for a huge concert on Tyneside later this year.
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Irish festival comes of age Aug 28 2007
THE Tyneside Irish Cultural Festival celebrates its 21st year with a programme of events between October 11 and 21. more
We hold our David so close Aug 28 2007
THERE are fans and then there are mega-fans – and these two David Essex followers easily fall into the latter category. more
Clough at Leeds makes a top read Aug 26 2007
THE DAMNED UNITED by David Peace is published in paperback by Faber and Faber, priced at £7.99. more
Swan Song’s no last show Aug 25 2007
For three decades Donald McBride has been a stalwart of Newcastle’s Live Theatre, meeting many famous faces along the way. Here he talks to GRAHAM ROBSON more
Toon tour is dream for comic Aug 24 2007 COMEDIAN Ross Noble revealed to the Chronicle today one of his biggest ambitions is to do a tour with a difference – around the Toon. more
Landing with a Bang Aug 23 2007
FASTEN your seatbelts! Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is bringing its high-flying tour back to the Sunderland Empire next year. more
Chart star’s on the road Aug 23 2007
A host of new shows have been announced for Newcastle’s Journal Tyne Theatre. GORDON BARR has the details more
Cabaret in the garden Aug 22 2007
CABARET comes to one of the region’s top tourist attractions this weekend. A great line-up of comedy and entertainment is promised at Alnwick Garden on Friday, skillfully hosted by compere Mike Hancock, with a little bit of the Edinburgh Fringe, comical adult puppetry, loads of laughter, a best beer drinking trick, and even Marilyn Monroe! more
Carnival comes to town Aug 22 2007
There may be cabaret at Alnwick Garden on Friday, but come Sunday it will be carnival time in the town more
Mighty fine skills on show Aug 22 2007
Young Reviewer CHRIS CONWAY enjoyed Newcastle’s Hip Hat Hooray International Busking Festival, as he reports here more
Show has all right moves Aug 21 2007
A NIGHT of watching dancing isn’t really my thing and I thought I was about to watch the Riverdance of salsa. more
LazyTown to hit Toon Aug 17 2007
THE stage version of the TV phenomenon LazyTown, that has captivated children across the UK, is coming to Newcastle’s Theatre Royal next year. more
