The Theatre Royal Newcastle has a whole host of great entertainment on and off stage this summer. There's everything from family-favourite musicals and children's shows, to workshops, tours, and even a Caribbean musical extravaganza. Tuesday July 13-Sat July 24 Grease, starring Jonathan Wilkes from TV's You've Been Framed Fancy a night of well-greased quiffs and side-burns? An abundance of jukebox jingles and bobby-socks? If so, the most popular, fun-loving' musical in the history of rock 'n' roll returns to Newcastle for two weeks only. The blockbuster smash hit Grease is packed with explosive energy, vibrant 1950s pop culture and all those unforgettable songs from the hit movie. Wednesday July 28-Saturday July 31 Charlotte's Web Charlotte's a spider. Wilbur's a pig. They live in the barn at the Zuckermans' farm, along with all the other animals. They can talk, naturally. But what makes Charlotte special is she's a spider who can write. EB White's Charlotte's Web is remarkable. Despite a sad moment or two it's a very joyful story, which has become a huge favourite with children and their parents. White's other classic for children, Stuart Little, was recently filmed to great acclaim. Great theatre for children aged five and upwards - and their families. Tuesday August 10-Saturday August 14 Vodou Nation Performed by an all-Haitian company of 16 musicians and dancers, Vodou Nation is a roller coaster journey through this enchanted land. Vodou Nation is where African, Amerindian and European cultures fuse and collide in a spectacular multi-media montage of dance, video, carnival and ceremony - all underpinned by the pulsing rhythms and harmonies of Vodou-rock group RAM, with Haitian RaRa horns and Petro drums alongside rhythm and bass guitars. Take your seats - this is a trip that will haunt you forever. Monday August 2-Saturday August 7 August Holiday Week - A special week of free creative events The Theatre Royal is organising a special week of holiday activities for young people as part of its summer season. At the end of the week there will be specially devised afternoons, which include tours of the 1837 building, performances on stage with local performance groups, plus a special demonstration of the technical aspects and facilities for productions at the theatre called How Do They Do That? The education and outreach team will be working with a range of artists including workers from Dance City to create dance, music and theatre activities which will result in a spectacular procession based on a carnival theme at the end of the week. * Full details of the activities, tours and performances, plus how to book, will be available on the website from late June - www.theatreroyal.co.uk. | 
