WHAT’S ON IN NEWCASTLE

FANTASY FEVER FILM AND COMIC CON COMES TO NEWCASTLE TIME TO GET REAL VOLUME RISES BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO PROPER BREWS A SPRINGTIME AWAKENING IN MUSIC

YOUR FREE FORTNIGHTLY GUIDE 26 FEB 2014 - 12 MAR 2014 THE NEW YOU’RE IN NEWCASTLE LEXUS IS 300h YOUR FORTNIGHTLY GUIDE TO WHAT’S ON At the time of writing the nation was seemingly on its way to being fully submerged by the ceaseless advance of the deep. We can only hope that by now the crisis has since been averted and we haven’t all grown gills to survive our new watery dystopia. The persistent rain may have you dreaming of far away climes, but there are more than enough jollities to be had in Newcastle, many in the safety of an indoor venue. For a lot of us January was as tight as bobsledder’s Lycra suit, financially speaking. Now with the hump over though, you’re hopefully ready to dust off your going out gear or even your spoils of the January sales and hit the town. As well as some amazing bars and clubs, the city has a little something extra for everyone over the coming weeks. This includes Vulcans, Klingons and Wookies who are here for the upcoming Newcastle Film and Comic Con at Metro Radio Arena, which is already taking its place as one of the year’s definite highlights. Where else would you get Doctor Who, the car from Knight Rider and Peter Beardsley in the same room? In what is another bumper NE1 issue we also preview some of the best gigs that the city has to offer over the spring. So read on and let’s get the party started.

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2806_216x154_Q1 2014_IS_Premium Value_Mag_Newcastle.indd 1 15/01/2014 12:56 NEWS NEWS fashion celebrations, a new cultural landmark and a movie marathon with a difference are just a few of the exciting STREET food things to tell you about in ne1 this fortnight NE1’s street food revolution continues apace with the return of Ouse Turn is it For Lunch at fashion week the Toffee Factory. Different food The best Calling all fashionistas, NE1’s vendor pitches up under the livingspaces Newcastle Fashion Week is back! Glasshouse Bridge in the The event, from 9 to 17 May, will Ouseburn Valley each week in Ne1 celebrate Newcastle’s growing between noon and 2pm and you Our picks of the best property in your area fashion industry, from the best of lucky lot can expect everything retail through to the award winning from American-style burgers to fashion and design departments of fresh organic sprouting salads. and The scene is set for perfect lunches Newcastle College. Ahead of the spent in one of Newcastle’s most event NE1 ran a competition which happening cultural quarters. gave would-be models the chance to movie marathon star in a photo campaign as the face Grab matchsticks, Pro-plus or of NE1 Newcastle Fashion Week whatever else keeps Captain Heddon banks farm 2014. The winner will not only get Snooze at bay and get ready for a steading, heddon on Write here, right now their face on banners, posters and movie marathon with a difference. the wall £1550 pcm Newcastle will soon be awash with little Wordsworths and Shakespeares in the event programme, but will viral Tyneside Cinema is looking for Five bedrooms, ensuite shower room, following the news of a £10m investment on Newcastle’s Quayside. also take part in catwalk shows film fans to be sponsored to watch double garage & views across Thanks to a healthy dollop of council and EU cash a new project will see during the event as well as receiving video 12 hours of back-to-back films countryside. Available immediately… the development of offices and, much more excitingly, a brand spanking a modelling contract with model through the night. Funds raised at Stone built property situated in the Those annoying Facebook idyllic village of Heddon on the Wall. new writing centre for young people, as well as a public park. The agency, Boho Models. The winner highlight movies get a right the event, on Saturday 29 March, LiveWorks project will help support the fantastic work of the Live Theatre, will have their own photo-shoot on will help pay for the Offered on an unfurnished basis, while the ‘pocket park’ will have a special performance space to get our 3 March and be revealed in our next Royal ribbing redevelopment of the much-loved offering spacious accommodation in collective creative juices flowing. issue. For more on the event visit: independent cinema. The this semi rural setting, viewings are imperative. Tenant fee: £500 plus vat. www.getintonewcastle.co.uk/nfw international films include Energy Efficiency Rating D. award-winning Swedish comedy bard’s bonanza alpha’s new home We Are The Best!, modern-day “Can one desire too much of a good Alpha Newcastle is gonna be off Australian western Mystery Road thing?” Well not when it comes to the the shizzle and if you’ve never been and surreal Belgian drama The Royal Shakespeare Company, which before, you’re WET. Not our words, Strange Colour of Your Body’s returns to the Theatre Royal later this but the words of the Alpha ‘wolf Tears. This epic film event will year for an action packed autumn pack’ that has already amassed since finish on the Sunday morning season. For those who know their the Saturday club night moved with the Indian love story Bottoms from their Crabs, the season from its previous home at Legends The Lunchbox. Mariners wharf, should prove to be one of the best and re-launched at the 02 Academy See www.tynesidecinema.co.uk ever. Both parts of Henry IV play recently. The night promises a for full details. £275,000 between 25 September 4 October, mash-up of alternative floor fillers, world spins on Rare opportunity to purchase this while Shakespeare’s ‘first’ play The Two while in OMEGA, situated in World Headquarters, which has been ON HALLOWED TURF duplex penthouse, in a popular Gentlemen of Verona is set to enthrall room 2, rock, metal and punk fans championing alternative clubbing in Footy fans are being given the new foodie spot waterside development. Approximate audiences from 7 to 11 October. Now will get the chance to get their NE1 since the baggy trousered days chance to play out their sporting New restaurant Two Fifths is about rental value of £1100 pcm. Entrance you’ve no reason to be Bard this rage on. of the early nineties, looks set to be fantasies here in NE1. Newcastle to land on Newcastle’s Collingwood hall, cloakroom/wc, living/dining autumn. www.theatreroyal.co.uk www.o2academynewcastle.co.uk around for a fair few years just yet. United is once again opening up Street this fortnight, offering exciting room & kitchen to lower floor. The For the 21-year-old venue has just the green expanse of St James’ modern British food in superb upper floor provides; bathroom, three signed a new 150-year lease on its Park to enable mere mortals to surroundings. Owners say they “don’t double bedrooms & ensuite. Benefits include; Balcony, river and bridge shopping centre seduction home at Carliol Square. take to the pitch alongside friends, intend to reinvent the wheel, but views, garage and parking. No onward If Valentine’s Day reignited your love life, news of a brand new Ann While WHQ regulars can rest assured colleagues and maybe a few ringers. can guarantee it shall have sparklier chain. Energy Efficiency Rating D. Summers store in intuEldon Square should fan your flames of passion even that their favourite nightspot has no Bookings for playing time are spokes”, with private dining, corporate higher. The new store, situated cosily between the Carphone Warehouse plans to grow old gracefully, new now being taken from 5 to 17 hire, a great bar, exciting restaurant, and Boost Juice Bar, will stock all of your Ann Summers ‘favourites’, generations of party goers will now May before the pitch is replaced pavement café, tunes, conversations ensuring that, for a lot of people, nights will consist of more than a mug get to taste the Curtis Mayfield House ahead of next season. See and parties all on the menu. Find www.livingspaces.co.uk of Horlicks and the 10 o’clock repeat of EastEnders. experience and may never look back! www.nufc.co.uk for more details. Two Fifths on Facebook for 0191 222 1000 www.welovewhq.com more information. 4 5 FEATURE FEATURE

There’s even a replica of the dedicated Cosplay Zone, fans won’t eighth Doctor’s Tardis, with prizes up for grabs even have complete with interior throughout the and console, with the weekend for the most to dash to chance to sit alongside eye catching outfits. the nearest the Doctor himself in a Full male and female phone box photo shoot! OMG as changing and today’s yoof might say! cloakroom facilities 9 of March, with entry between 9am Hard core comic fans will be available to all to 6pm with a £12 single day early won’t be disappointed at cosplayers attending bird ticket. A standard single day the Comic Con either, Newcastle Film and Comic ticket, which provides entry between with 2000AD and Con, ensuring that fans 11am and 6pm on either day, is £6. Batman writer Alan won’t have to dash out Writer discussing his to the nearest telephone For more information see craft, while author box to transform www.getintonewcastle.co.uk. Bryan Talbot will be themselves. on hand to sign copies Gaming is also of his work, which represented with prize quick when fantasy include the North East winning tournaments question cult favourite Alice in including Super Mario Who would . Smash Bros, Mario Kart, Super you dress as worlds collide... There’s also the chance Street Fighter IV, Guitar at a Comic Con to immerse yourself Hero and more. event? Comic book and fantasy fanatics set your in the Comic Zone, If that isn’t enough, Apocalypse from Marvel Comics. phasers to stun for an invasion of sci-fi I’m always more interested in which will allow fans those looking for a the villains and admire his strong, species is heading at warp speed to NE1 to collect rare issues reprieve from hanging powerful lips. and even take part in out with jedis and Tony Redhead, 32, Durham master classes in areas timelords can also revel Newcastle Film & Comic Con will But while fans overseas have had as Apollo Creed in the Rocky such as creating in the glory of meeting see Rodians, Delvians and even their thirst for comic book movies. Other stars on the bill characters, plotting some more earthly heroes Yautja’s represented over the weekend conventions quenched for many include Red Dwarf’s Danny John and painting. from the sporting world. comic cluster 8 and 9 March. years, the UK is just starting to get an Jules and Dave ‘Darth Vader’ Prowse. An Artists Alley will also allow Expected to appear among the Get your comic book and And if you recognise any of these appetite for events that allow fans to Whovians, as well as fans of cult talented armature comic book artists sporting greats are former Newcastle fantasy fix in NE1 here: species then this event is definitely indulge in everything from collecting classic Withnail and I, are also in for to put their work on show, with the United stars Bob Moncur, Jackie for you! memorabilia to worshipping their a treat, with eighth doctor Paul top three creations, as judged by a Charlton and Peter Beardsley. Look Forbidden Planet McGann dropping by, alongside panel of professionals, winning prizes. out also for the use of Daleks for 59 Grainger St • 0191 261 9173 look out for the use of seventh doctor Sylvester McCoy. Those that want to fully immerse goal posts and Darth Vader in nets, www.forbiddenplanet.com daleks for goal posts Both will be joined by a who’s who themselves in the spirit of the event although his use of the force may of supporting actors, including the and dress up as their favourite well be called into question by Travelling Man Newcastle has a deep rooted and cult idols at the altar of geekdom. Doctor’s faithful K-9, the Daleks, comic book hero or villain, new goal line technology. 43 Grainger St • 0191 261 4993 growing comic book collective, with And what idols Newcastle Film & and Davros, the creator of the TV or film character, can The event takes place over the www.travellingman.com city centre stockists Travelling Man, Comic Con will have to worship, stair-phobic extra-terrestrials. do so in the event’s weekend of Saturday 8 and Forbidden Planet, Heart Attack and with the one and only Carl ‘Action The event will also include Heart Attack And Vine Vine in the Ouseburn Valley and even Jackson’ Weathers appearing to talk mountains of memorabilia to explore Hangar 51, 51 Lime Street, Central Library playing their part in about his roles as the almighty Dillon and get your hands on, including Ouseburn • 07449346990 the movement. in Predator, as well as his iconic turn Michael Knight’s car KITT. Find on Facebook

Newcastle Central Library also has a great range of comic books and graphic novels and Lord of the hosts its own comic book Rings star John reading group. High street Rhys Davies stockists Waterstones and who will HMV also have a great range appear at of graphic novels. Newcastle Film www.newcastle.gov.uk & Comic Con 6 7 FEATURE MUSIC MY TOP 5 volume rising... tu n The best of the local gigs scene, With a long cold January behind us Pitched at exactly the same note as with Metro Radio’s Zoe Addison and credit cards paid off after another Bombay Bicycle Club’s new album Christmas spending frenzy (ahem), are Metronomy, who also play the O2 Bombay Bicycle Club many music fans are more than ready on March 20 and will no doubt bring Bombay Bicycle to redeploy their ear drums and dive with them their usual spiky ambient Club, the back into the North East’s collective robo-beats (yes, I did make that term popular musical mosh pit. up). They continue the DIY bedroom quartet from electronica sound started by the likes Crouch a host of of Hot Chip and then embraced by End, are time to favourites bands like Klaxons. set to stop return It isn’t just the O2 that re-introduces off in NE1 us to sticky dance floors and this March as get real The spring months welcome back projectile plastic pint glasses, oh no. they tour chart a host of live favourites, including The more intimate surrounds of topping new album ‘So Long, See You Tomorrow’. Real ale is fast shedding its reputation Street or in Lime Street. ALAN SHEARER appointed indie gentlemen and all Newcastle Student Union welcomes Since recently bagging their as the tipple of choice of the Both pubs boast a choice of real ales round nice blokes Elbow, who return The Rifles on Wednesday 23 April, first No 1 record ever, I’m knit-your-own-beard and Morris as well as regular live music. Bowling THE TOP 5 things I miss to the on March 31 who will be showcasing their fourth surprised that this consistently Dancing brigade – honestly – and is alley Lane 7 on St James’s Boulevard when working away to conduct vocal cord snapping album None The Wiser, which exciting band haven’t sold attracting a whole new crowd also hosts guest real ales, or try The from home FOR Match sing-alongs, as well introducing new ignores fashionable electronic glitches out the Academy yet, so interested in finding out what all the Trent House in Leazes Lane, which of the day tracks from their forthcoming fifth and folk-lite shenanigans in favour I’d recommend snapping up fuss is about. Made from traditional has the Leazes Lane Brewery tucked album The Take Off and Landing of of straightforward rock songs that some tickets pronto! natural ingredients, real is a ‘live’ ale away in its cellar creating its own real 1. I miss my family - the hardest Everything. Earlier in the month the are sure to do the business live. It’s difficult to predict what and has to be tended carefully if you ales. Once you’ve got your real ale part of working has always been venue plays host to shape shifting We must also remind you that Kings to expect from the Bicycle want to experience it at its best. wings, fly my pretties into the being away from the kids. ‘indie-rock’ band Bombay Bicycle of Leon will be playing to a no doubt Clubber’s show as they’ve Afficiandoes are lured in by the smell, motherland of Newcastle’s real ale Club, who continue to defy limited packed St James’ Park in May. reinvented their sound from one album to the next. As taste – and of course the stronger- culture. Beards are a bonus but not 2. A round of golf at Close House Wikipedia like descriptions by Of course, Newcastle isn’t all cool such, some critics claim that than-your-average-pint-of-lager compulsory and you’ll find umpteen Golf Club with friends. It has jumping from rock, folk, Caribbean indie bands and glitchy dance acts. the band seem to lack focus or alcohol content. hop-driven concoctions at the likes two fantastic golf courses and is rhythms and electronica in as many The city plays host to the new real identity, however Bombay If you want to lose your real ale of The Bodega, on Westgate Road, a great place to enjoy a round albums. The band’s star is Princess of pop , who will Bicycle Club fanatics would virginity, NE1 has plenty of places of golf and relax in superb and definitely on the rise be (vocally at least) setting off argue that this is their greatest to tempt your taste buds, from GET lured private surroundings. and at the time of fireworks and kissing girls at the asset; the ability to flourish microbreweries, to specialist shops, writing, their new Metro Radio Arena on Saturday and fly, while other groups bars and of course, real ale festivals in by the 3. A work out at Speedflex in album So Long, See 10 May as part of her Prismatic stand still and stagnate. where you can try any number of smell and taste Jesmond which helps me easily You Tomorrow is World Tour. These are just For me the band’s evolution is unique beers under one roof. work off the excess calories which top of the album some of the highlights that like the experience of hopping Although real ale used to be The Newcastle Arms on St are built up while I’m away charts, so you’d await gig-goers during the between different tents at a festival – with their debut associated with folk music, it’s getting Andrews Street, The Bacchus on from home staying in hotels and better check coming months, proving, album being showcased on a rock makeover thanks to Newcastle High Bridge and the Crown Pasada attending dinners…thankfully I them out when if proof be needed mind the indie pop newcomers’ band Maximo Park, who created on the Quayside. The Bridge can burn off up to 1,000 calories they play the you, that Newcastle’s stage, the affecting folk tunes their own ale with Mordue Brewery Taver n on Akenside Hill and Brew in one 45 minute session of O2 on March music scene is one of ‘Flaws’ best enjoyed during to mark the release of their fifth Dog on Dean Street are also high intensity cardio and 5th before of the best in the a sunny early afternoon slot, studio album. Appropriately called purveyors of proper ales. Meanwhile, resistance work. they start country. I’m off to and finally their latest singles Maximo No 5, the The University of Northumbria’s playing dance to some ‘Carry Me’ and ‘Luna’ blasting amber beer also has Student Union is hosting the 38th 4. Any NUFC homes games. I try much spiky ambient from an electronic dance tent a 5% ABV and will Newcastle Beer & Cider get to as many games as I can and bigger robo-beats. after dusk . Don’t miss your be sold in casks and Festival from April 9-12, still get a buzz watching my home gigs. Woo. chance to become addicted bottles during the promising more than 140 town team at St James’ Park… to Bombay Bicycle Club’s musical selection box. band’s upcoming ales and 30 ciders. even though I’m not playing! nationwide tour. But if you can’t wait till Wednesday 5th March 2014 Music and beer go well then, check out mmm… 5. Getting the chance to watch my o2 Academy Newcastle together, so if you want and glug in the Grainger son Will play football. He loves his 7:00pm to combine the two, try Arcade, where you can buy football and scoring goals just like Tickets £19 a visit to The Head craft ales to take home his Dad! of Steam on Neville and sup at your leisure. 8 9 STAGE music PRIZE DRAW carmen is Win a pair of Fringe benefits tickets to FROM BALLROOM TO coming BROADWAY Ben Dickenson goes behind the curtain of NE1’s thriving STARRING STRICTLY fringe theatre scene. FAVOURITE ANTON DU BEKE Newcastle and fringe theatre are like a pair of lovesick newlyweds. Two tickets are up for grabs for You know the types. One strictly fabulous ballroom star babbles on about all the great Anton du Beke’s new show Ballroom things they’ve done in their new to Broadway which will arrive at The Sage theatre happy partnership. The other is in Newcastle on March 2nd. Anton is touring the UK with his brand new show desperate to show you all the which features a heady mix of ballroom dancing, exciting places they’ve visited. sensational new choreography and dazzling costumes, You might be a bit cynical at first but combined with the glitz and glamour of Broadway. you will find their enthusiasm infectious. To be in with a chance of winning email your name, An evening with this couple will have your head address and contact telephone number to spinning. Indeed, one evening is all it took to convince [email protected] remembering to me. It was a Tuesday. I went to see a play by new theatre include ANTON DU BEKE in the subject line. writer Lora Hughes in the upstairs room at The Bridge Hotel. I was nearly late. I spilt beer on my trousers. I TERMS If all those big hats and Soviet statues story of the downfall of Don José, chose a chair that squeaked. I realised there was no set, 2 x tickets for the 7.30pm performance at the . Closing date is 28th February, winner will at the recent Olympic slideathon haVE a naïve soldier who is seduced by no curtains on the windows, and that the cast had put Carmen, a free spirited femme fatale. on the show without pay. Just before the play began a be chosen at random and notified by NE1 magazine. given you Eurasian fever, there’s more José abandons his childhood train rumbled noisily over the nearby High Level Bridge. Russia-inspired fun coming your way sweetheart and deserts from his Having seen many average productions, I assumed this military duties to pursue her, yet wedding of Toon and theatre was going to be similarly The Russian State Ballet and Opera although you may have loses Carmen’s love to poor. Then the play began…I forgot about my trousers, Sunday Quayside Market House is back in Newcastle this seen a Carmen opera one the glamorous toreador didn’t touch my beer and my chair didn’t squeak. I The Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne fortnight after last year’s well received year, next time the set, Escamillo, after which barely moved, entranced. The play, Cats In A Pipe a story Every Sunday 9am – 4pm Madame Butterfly and La Boheme costumes, artists and even José kills her in a of doctors and soldiers in Afghanistan, was good. Handcrafted quality local products • original artwork, jewellery and fashion shows. This time out the twinkle- choreography will be jealous rage. So good that it was later shortlisted for the prestigious local cheeses, delicious cupcakes and world foods • traditional stalls selling toed eastern stars bring the powerful different, to create a The music of Carmen national Bruntwood Prize. Newcastle and its fringe only plants, clothing, sweets, ice cream and toys • For more information please and passionate drama Carmen to the unique, yet faithful has been widely got hitched two or so years ago, and we’re still finding call 0191 211 5533 Mill Volvo Tyne Theatre on Monday experience each time. acclaimed for its out exactly who’s involved in the marriage. Cats In A 3 March. This completely new “We often get asked how brilliance of melody, Pipe was hosted by local companies Write Up North performance features a live orchestra you would encourage harmony, atmosphere, and Arts In Touch. 2013 saw similarly great things with over 30 musicians, who bring to people who have never orchestration, and for the presented by Alphabetti Spagehtti, Precious Cargo, life the composition of Georges Bizet. seen an opera before, to skill with which Bizet Oblivious Productions, Mixtape, Write On Tap, and The Russian State Ballet and Opera come along for the first represented musically many more. Collectively they offered a new show every House is, its PR people tell us, time? And my instant reply the emotions and suffering month in 2013. The exciting places they visited included “renowned across Europe for its is that you don’t need of his characters. The The Bridge, Star & Shadow Cinema, The Head of faithful, intimate and powerful to be an expert in “Toreador Song” is Steam, and upstairs at the Dog & Parrot. Under the opera or music as we Quick among the best leadership of Alphabetti, the latter has transformed into a you don’t ensure that the set JOKE known of all genuine rival to time-served fringe venues like London’s operatic arias and need to be and costumes make Did you hear The Kings Head and Old Red Lion. the production easy Carmen is an opera It’s too early to tell what the wedding of our city and an expert to follow. The about the Italian that particularly fringe theatre will deliver in the long term. But the music is beautiful chef that died? appeals to young honeymoon gives genuine cause for hope. Hope that performances, and this new opera and sometimes, even Yeah, he pasta people, and has been Newcastle and its fringe can forge a lasting marriage to production will be no exception”. if you’re lost in the way. a crowd favourite rival those other cities. Phone: 0191 211 5533 Email: [email protected] Producer Alexej Ignatow says: “Every plot, just close your eyes since its creation. Ben Dickenson is part of theatre group Write on www.newcastle.gov.uk year we aim to bring different artists and enjoy the music.” For tickets visit Tap, which you can find on Facebook. www.twitter.com/Nclmarkets to the UK, which means that In four acts, Carmen tells the www.opera-tickets.co.uk. 10 11 FOOD & DRINK LISTINGS

Your comprehensive listings guide Newcastle Arts Centre, 67 Westgate Road, best breakfasts to what’s on in Newcastle CITY CENTRE Newcastle. www.newcastle-arts-centre.co.uk this fortnight UNTIL 15 MARCH Bring on the Eurovisions, 1989. Side Gallery has ART combination of painting, welding and developed three exhibitions for the Business Drinks! jewellery-making techniques, Barker 25th anniversary of the coming down Permanent Exhibitions (born Manchester, 1980) draws out of the Berlin Wall. The first of these unexpected properties in material explores the bodies of work held in its Northern Spirit. 300 Years of Art with a sculptural fluidity and lightness. own unique photographic collection: Corporate high flyer from the North East. This major BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art, permanent display showcases Gateshead. www.balticmill.com Mark Power’s Berlin Wall and Paul and party animal nationally and internationally- Lowe’s Romanian Revolution. The extraordinaire Alok important work by artists and makers The Palace. Finnish artist Salla Tykkä exhibition will also show Dana (born Helsinki, 1973) is known for Kyndrova’s The Russians and Jindrich Loomba shares his from the North East. Laing Gallery, Streit’s Sovinec, projects which the favourite spots in New Bridge Street, Newcastle. photographs and videos with www.twmuseums.org.uk/laing historically and psychologically two Czech photographers had Newcastle for charged narratives. Her dramatically developed over the 1980s and brought business drinks: UNTIL 1 MARCH edited footage plays with cinematic to Side. 5-9 Side, Newcastle. While much has been said in these pages about the superb eateries structures and is often set to familiar, www.amber-online.com Between Fact and Fiction. Juxtaposes Newcastle has to offer during the evening, we felt that the humble Pleased To grandiose film scores. The Palace artists who make work that documents comprises an installation featuring breakfast was being sadly ignored. Meet You real-life situations – Kerstin Drechsel, recent works and is the first Lots of us barely have time to cram a slice of toast in our mouth A gem of a venue, with Michael Mulvihill, Stephen Palmer, exhibition to bring them together. as we leave for work in the morning but there’s a simple and a fabulous interior and and Narbi Price – with those that It also marks the international extremely satisfying pleasure in taking your time and appreciating a botanical garden to boot! The unique construct their own imaginary or premiere of Giant. BALTIC Centre fantasy worlds – Nick Fox, Simon Le for Contemporary Art, Gateshead. this most important of meals. When such an opportunity arises character of this place is an icebreaker in itself Ruez, Dodda Maggý, Jock Mooney, www.balticmill.com though, where to start? For those looking for something that’s – not to mention the amazing cocktails, for and Morten Schelde. Open Wed to fabulously home cooked, Scrumpy Willow and the Singing which it is gaining quite a reputation, and its Sat, Vane, First Floor, Union House, 39 Kettle on Clayton Street serves a selection of locally sourced and coconut gin is out of this world. Pilgrim Street, Newcastle. www.vane.org.uk UNTIL 20 MARCH organically grown food suitable for all, including vegans, FROM 1 MARCH vegetarians and meat eaters. This gem, which is among the cosiest DAcantus Wall to Wall. A short-run Akio Suzuki: na ge ka ke. This is the exhibition of artists’ works inspired spots in the city centre, prides itself on its breakfasts, which it A new and unusual venue, which is a first major solo exhibition of work by makes from scratch every morning. Think comfort food, all served wonderful addition to the vibrant Grey Street by the legacy and spirit of Akio Suzuki in the UK. The German painter Kurt Schwitters. with the most amazing homemade bread and organic fair trade area. Very decadent and beautifully decorated exhibition includes contemplative The pieces on show were coffee. Culture addicts looking to squeeze in a film on lazy in a lavish intimate venue, it’s ideal for installations that are of sound but are originally commissioned for soundless: inviting the act of listening Film and Video Umbrella’s online weekend morning can head to the Coffee Rooms at Tyneside socialising away from the hustle and bustle and revealing ancient vibrations ØRNULF OPDAHL: Paintings Cinema. You’ll enjoy a range of scrumptious brunches that can be of the larger places. and Prints. In 1893 the great showcase MerzBank, and are residing in nature. The Globe Gallery, presented in proximity to 53-57 Blandford Square, Newcastle. Norwegian explorer Fridtjof Nansen embarked on a perilous Schwitters’ famous Merz Barn Think comfort food and Browns Wednesday to Saturday 11.30am - 5.00pm wall at the Hatton Gallery in unless otherwise stated. www.globegallery.org journey in a specially built boat, fair trade coffee Already very popular among the professional the ‘Fram’, to try to reach the Newcastle, adding a new focus set in Newcastle, Browns is established UNTIL 2 MARCH North Pole. Strongly influenced by to the relationship between the enjoyed just in time for the start of the cinema’s daily programme. nationally as a classy and well-regarded brand. the sublime sense of place so digital and material that was a Wildlife Photographer of the Year feature of that project, and to the Staying with the culture theme, Baltic Café Bar also does a fab It has a bustling bar area, which is nicely evident in the magnificent coastal 2013 exhibition. See the world’s most landscape of his native West interplay between transience and range of early morning appetisers, with an vast range of muffins for separated from the restaurant, although that prestigious photographic showcase of Norway, his powerfully scaled permanence, between the those with a sweet tooth, alongside croissants, French toast and is there if your evening goes that way. wildlife photography at Life Science paintings draw upon and develop disposable and the durable that superb boiled eggs and soldiers. Quay Ingredient across the water Centre. The winning entries from the stimulating currents from both his was so central to Schwitters’ 2013 competition will be on display aesthetic. Hatton Gallery, The on the Quayside is also a popular breakfasting spot. Barluga own Norwegian landscape until Sunday 2 March 2014. Be tradition and the philosophical or Quadrangle, . Fans of the American breakfast are well catered for in NE1, with This has stood the test of time and continues amazed by our planet’s extraordinary spiritual concerns of much post www.hattongallery.org.uk diversity, captured by photographers a number of venues offering menus that would look more at home to go from strength to strength. It retains its -1945 abstract art. University Gallery, UNTIL 29 MARCH on Man vs Food. One such place is Stateside Diner on Pink place as one of the ‘go to’ locations for around the world. The Wildlife Northumbria University, Sandyford Road, Photographer of the Year competition, Newcastle. www.universitygallery.co.uk 16 Reasons. Newcastle College Lane which offers a ‘Drifter’ breakfast that allows you to choose professionals in Newcastle. owned by the Natural History five items to have on your plate. There are also some Tex Mex Art and Design students. Newcastle Museum and BBC Worldwide aims to UNTIL 8 MARCH Arts Centre, 67 Westgate Road, Newcastle. breakfasts, with jalapenos and chillies, for those really ready to get Bridge Tavern showcase outstanding creativity and www.newcastle-arts-centre.co.uk their day started. A few clicks north of the US is the land of maple This ‘proper pub,’ complete with its own photographic skills, inspiring wonder Nest: Transferred Structures. Throughout her artistic development, syrup and those sweet-toothed Canucks will have their golden micro brewery, is often packed. The food is at the natural world, and highlighting UNTIL 17 MAY the need for wildlife conservation in North East artist Sophie Foster has nectar on just about anything – including breakfast. It works also excellent and it makes for a nice change audiences of all ages. Life Science Centre, been increasingly inspired by the Marilyn Monroe: A British Love though, as you’ll find out at the Sandman Hotel’s Shark Bar if you are looking to meet contacts or Times Square, Newcastle. www.life.org.uk endless cycles of natural processes Affair. The exhibition focuses on where bacon, pancakes and syrup is popular early morning fare. business associates somewhere that is a little and the importance of capturing photographs and magazine covers BALTIC presents a site-specific movement of time or journey. Her from 1947 to 1962 that celebrate the So, when you wake up tomorrow morning ignore that stale bread bit different. collaborative commission by current series of work, entitled Nest, transformation of the world’s most and random box of fun size cereal at the back of the cupboard Alok is a partner at Sintons law firm. artist Sara Barker and Ryder follows the nesting instincts of birds popular pin-up to acclaimed actress, and get something good in ya. www.getintonewcastle.co.uk Architecture. Working with a at Jesmond Dene, Newcastle. highlighting the British photographers 12 13 LISTINGS LISTINGS and personalities who admired her and Phatplastic. Music Slash Art, 9pm, MONDAY 3 MARCH Bare Footin’ – R&B, soul, funk, worked with her. Exhibition organised Hood Street, Newcastle. rock n roll, ska, reggae. 8pm, free. by the National Portrait Gallery, www.musicslashart.com Off the record @ The CUT, 11pm, Head of Steam, Neville Street, Newcastle. London. Free entry, Hatton Gallery, £5. St Nicholas Street, Newcastle. www.theheadofsteam.co.uk The Quadrangle, Newcastle University. Rebel. Digital, Times Square, Newcastle. www.thecut.squarespace.com www.hattongallery.org.uk www.yourfutureisdigital.com Jungle. House of Smith, Collingwood Recommends Social Butterfly. Perdu, Collingwood Street, Newcastle. www.house-of-smith.com Hanzo. Perdu, Collingwood Street, Street, Newcastle. www.perdubar.com Our pick of the best events taking place Newcastle.www.perdubar.com FRIDAY 7 MARCH Club Tropicana. House of Smith, this fortnight Bare Footin’ – R&B, soul, funk, Collingwood Street, Newcastle. Loop @ The CUT, 11pm, £5. ONE-OFF rock n roll, ska, reggae. 8pm, free. www.house-of-smith.com St Nicholas Street, Newcastle. Newcastle Film and Comic Con. Meet some of your favourite stars from Head of Steam, Neville Street, Newcastle. www.thecut.squarespace.com TV, film and comics as well as a whole host of fun activities including photo www.theheadofsteam.co.uk TUESDAY 4 MARCH shoots, panels, autograph sessions and hundreds of stalls full of TV and film Smoove and Friends. Music Slash FRIDAY 28 FEBRUARY memorabilia to browse. Tickets on sale now, open 9am to 6pm on 8 and 9 Rub a Dub Dub @ The CUT, Art, 10pm, Hood Street, Newcastle. March. Metro Radio Arena, Arena Way, Newcastle. 11pm, £5. St Nicholas Street, Newcastle. www.musicslashart.com www.newcastlefilmandcomiccon.com Loop @ The CUT, 11pm, £5. www.thecut.squarespace.com St Nicholas Street, Newcastle. World HQ Uplifting Grooves, Pre-Pop to Post-Human: Stage www.thecut.squarespace.com Taboo. Perdu, Collingwood Street, 11pm,World Headquarters, Carliol Macbeth by Verdi, Presented by Opera North. Macbeth is a successful Collage in the Digital Age. Newcastle.www.perdubar.com Square, Newcastle.www.welovewhq.com Fifteen young London-based artists Smoove and Friends. Music Slash soldier, but seduced by a dark prophecy and goaded by his wife, he have been commissioned to Art, 10pm, Hood Street, Newcastle. Waikiki. House of Smith, Collingwood Play, 10pm. House of Smith, becomes consumed by ambition that ultimately leads to bloodshed, produce prints responding to www.musicslashart.com Street, Newcastle. www.house-of-smith.com Collingwood Street, Newcastle. madness and despair. Based on Shakespeare’s great tragedy, Verdi has created the provocative combinations in a gripping music drama of extravagance and originality. Tuesday 11 March. Eduardo Paolozzi’s scrapbook-like World HQ Uplifting Grooves, WEDNESDAY 5 MARCH Jukebox, 11pm. The Other Rooms, Theatre Royal, 100 Grey Street, www.theatreroyal.co.uk. collages. Hatton Gallery, The 11pm,World Headquarters, Carliol Times Square, Newcastle. Quadrangle, Newcastle University. Square, Newcastle.www.welovewhq.com Shake @ The CUT, 11pm, £5. www.theotherrooms.com KIDS www.hattongallery.org.uk St Nicholas Street, Newcastle. The Sooty Show. Izzy Wizzy lets get busy - It’s The Sooty Show! Direct Play, 10pm. House of Smith, www.thecut.squarespace.com Full Moon – the authentic Thai beach from Citv, Sooty heads into town in a fabulous new show to delight the Bunk! “Ready-made metaphors for Collingwood Street, Newcastle. party. Riverside , Quayside, whole family. Joining the nations favourite bear will be Sweep , Soo and the dreams of the masses” is how Newcastle. www.riversidenewcastle.co.uk Sooty’s TV Partner Richard Cadell -who will be attempting to keep Sooty Jukebox, 11pm. The Other Rooms, from getting up to mischief! Boy will he have his hands full! Saturday 1 Scottish pop artist Eduardo Paolozzi Times Square, Newcastle. described his collages. This collection SATURDAY 8 MARCH March. £12, £10 concessions, £38 family, 11:00 & 14:30. Mill Volvo Tyne www.theotherrooms.com Theatre, Westgate Road Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4AG www.millvolvotynetheatre.co.uk of works contains some of the earliest Dragnet @ The CUT, 11pm, £5. examples of British Pop Art, made Full Moon – the authentic Thai St Nicholas Street, Newcastle. music mainly from images taken from beach party. Riverside Nightclub, www.thecut.squarespace.com Rumours of Fleetwood Mac World Tour 2014. Having performed magazines given to the artist by Quayside, Newcastle. 500 major concert shows to over a half a million fans around the world American ex-servicemen. Hatton www.riversidenewcastle.co.uk S@S, 10pm. House of Smith, since they formed over a decade ago, Rumours of Fleetwood Mac return Gallery, The Quadrangle, Newcastle. Collingwood Street, Newcastle. to the UK to present a spectacular new stage production celebrating the SATURDAY 1 MARCH www.house-of-smith.com Markus Karstieß. Leading music of the legendary rock supergroup Fleetwood Mac. Monday 3 March contemporary artist Markus Karstieß Dragnet @ The CUT, 11pm, £5. Rocksteady Saturdays. Music Slash £32.50, £22.50, 7.30pm, Sage Gateshead, St Mary’s Square, Gateshead, www.sagegateshead.com shows the results of his year-long St Nicholas Street, Newcastle. Art, 10pm, Hood Street, Newcastle. www.thecut.squarespace.com residency in Newcastle University’s www.musicslashart.com ART Fine Art Department. Hatton Gallery, Rocksteady Saturdays. Music Slash Wall to Wall. A short-run exhibition of artists’ works inspired by the legacy The Quadrangle, Newcastle University. Love. Digital, Times Square, Newcastle. Art, 10pm, Hood Street, Newcastle. www.yourfutureisdigital.com and spirit of German painter Kurt Schwitters. The pieces on show were www.hattongallery.org.uk www.musicslashart.com Laid Bear. Music Slash Art, 9pm, originally commissioned for Film and Video Umbrella’s online showcase Hood Street, Newcastle. Propaganda, 11pm. O2 Academy, MerzBank, and are presented in proximity to Schwitters’ famous Merz CLUBS S@S, 10pm. House of Smith, www.musicslashart.com Westgate Road, Newcastle. Barn wall at the Hatton Gallery in Newcastle, adding a new focus Collingwood Street, Newcastle. www.o2academynewcastle.co.uk to the relationship between the digital and material that was a feature WEDNESDAY 26 FEBRUARY www.house-of-smith.com Pinup, 10pm. House of Smith, Collingwood Street, Newcastle. of that project, and to the interplay between transience and permanence, Shake @ The CUT, 11pm, £5. between the disposable and the durable that was so central to Schwitters’ Love. Digital, Times Square, Newcastle. www.house-of-smith.com aesthetic. Until 20 March. Hatton Gallery, The Quadrangle, Newcastle University. St Nicholas Street, Newcastle. www.yourfutureisdigital.com www.thecut.squarespace.com Dirtiz. Perdu, Collingwood Street, www.hattongallery.org.uk Propaganda, 11pm. O2 Academy, Newcastle.www.perdubar.com Laid Bear. Music Slash Art, Westgate Road, Newcastle. SUNDAY 9 MARCH Club Tropicana. House of Smith, 9pm, Hood Street, Newcastle. www.o2academynewcastle.co.uk THURSDAY 6 MARCH Collingwood Street, Newcastle. www.musicslashart.com Say The Word. House of Smith, Drop @ The CUT, 11pm, £5. www.house-of-smith.com World HQ Uplifting Grooves, 10pm. Collingwood Street, Newcastle Pinup, 10pm. House of Smith, St Nicholas Street, Newcastle. 11pm,World Headquarters, Carliol www.house-of-smith.com TUESDAY 11 MARCH Collingwood Street, Newcastle. Square, Newcastle. www.welovewhq.com www.thecut.squarespace.com www.house-of-smith.com Phatplastic. Music Slash Art, MONDAY 10 MARCH Rub a Dub Dub @ The CUT, The Voodoo Project, 11pm, £4. 11pm, £5. St Nicholas Street, Newcastle. Dirtiz. Perdu, Collingwood Street, Riverside Nightclub, Quayside, Newcastle. 9pm, Hood Street, Newcastle. Off the record @ The CUT, Newcastle.www.perdubar.com www.thevoodooproject.com www.musicslashart.com The Voodoo Project, 11pm, £4. www.thecut.squarespace.com Riverside Nightclub, Quayside, 11pm, £5. St Nicholas Street, Newcastle. THURSDAY 27 FEBRUARY SUNDAY 2 MARCH Rebel. Digital, Times Square, Newcastle. Newcastle. www.thevoodooproject.com www.thecut.squarespace.com Taboo. Perdu, Collingwood Street, www.yourfutureisdigital.com Newcastle.www.perdubar.com Drop @ The CUT, 11pm, £5. Say The Word. House of Smith, World HQ Uplifting Grooves, Social Butterfly. Perdu, St Nicholas Street, Newcastle. 10pm. Collingwood Street, Newcastle Hanzo. Perdu, Collingwood Street, 11pm,World Headquarters, Carliol Collingwood Street, Newcastle. Waikiki. House of Smith, Collingwood www.thecut.squarespace.com www.house-of-smith.com Newcastle.www.perdubar.com Square, Newcastle.www.welovewhq.com www.perdubar.com Street, Newcastle. www.house-of-smith.com 14 15 LISTINGS LISTINGS

WEDNESDAY 12 MARCH £15, 8:30pm, The Stand, High Bridge SATURDAY 8 MARCH THURSDAY 27 FEBRUARY THURSDAY 6 MARCH FROM FRIDAY 7 MARCH Street, Newcastle. www.thestand.co.uk Shake @ The CUT, 11pm, £5. The Saturday Show with Jason MR DRAYTON’S RECORD NT LIVE: War Horse – 7pm The Grand Budapest Hotel (TBC) St Nicholas Street, Newcastle. SUNDAY 2 MARCH Cook, Paul Currie and PLAYER: Sparkling Debuts: The www.thecut.squarespace.com host Mandy Knight. £15, 8:30pm, Beatles - Please Please Me Vs MR DRAYTON’S RECORD THE STAR AND SHADOW Giggle Beats Comedy Quiz, £2, The Stand, High Bridge Street, Newcastle. Ramones, 6:45pm PLAYER: De La Soul – 3 Feet High CINEMA Laid Bear. Music Slash Art, 7pm, The Stand, High Bridge Street, www.thestand.co.uk NT LIVE: War Horse – 7pm And Rising – 6:45pm Stepney Bank 9pm, Hood Street, Newcastle. Newcastle. www.thestand.co.uk FREE FILM NIGHT: Camp Vampire FREE FILM NIGHT: There’s A New Newcastle Upon Tyne www.musicslashart.com David Hadingham, Gareth Week – 9pm Wes Anderson Film Out Week – 9pm NE1 2NP MONDAY 3 MARCH Berliner, Steve Shanyaski. £12, Pinup, 10pm. House of Smith, 9pm. The Hyena, Leazes Lane, FROM FRIDAY 28 FEBRUARY THURSDAY 27 FEBRUARY Collingwood Street, Newcastle. The Gavin Webster Comedy Newcastle. www.thehyena.com www.house-of-smith.com Show, £6, 8.30pm, The Stand, The Book Thief (12A) Undertow (Contracorriente) (15) High Bridge Street, Newcastle. SUNDAY 9 MARCH Bastards (18) Dirtiz. Perdu, Collingwood Street, www.thestand.co.uk Wednesday 12 MARCH Newcastle.www.perdubar.com Tyneside Mind Benefit. FRIDAY 28 FEBRUARY TUESDAY 4 MARCH A fundraising night for Tyneside Kittiwake Film, a film about the COMEDY Mind to help fund future projects FREE FILM NIGHT: Camp Vampire unique colony of Kittewakes on the Andrew O’Neill: Heavy Metal - to support the people in the North Week – 9pm River Tyne, 7:30 p.m WEDNESDAY 26 FEBRUARY A History, £10, 8.30pm, The East and Northumberland who Stand, High Bridge Street, Newcastle. SATURDAY 1 MARCH THE SIDE CINEMA are experiencing mental health The Side Red Raw. This weekly showcase for www.thestand.co.uk issues. £10, 7pm, The Stand, beginners lets the newest comedians in CHILDREN’S FILM CLUB: Moshi Newcastle WEDNESDAY 5 MARCH HighBridge Street, Newcastle. Monsters: The Movie (U) – 10:30am FROM FRIDAY 7 MARCH www.amber-online.com the North East try out their material www.thestand.co.uk in front of a live audience for the first A/V FESTIVAL 14: West Of The time. With Simon Donald and Red Raw with Paul Currie and Tracks – Part I: Rust – 1pm The Grand Budapest Hotel (TBC) Check online for full listings and host Carl Hutchinson. £2, 8:30pm, host Seymour Mace. £2, 8:30pm, MET OPERA: Prince Igor – 5pm times. The Stand, High Bridge Street, Newcastle. FRIDAY 7 MARCH The Stand, High Bridge Street, Newcastle. SATURDAY 2 MARCH www.thestand.co.uk www.thestand.co.uk A/V FESTIVAL 14: Pays Barbare – KIDS Ricky Moore: Hypnotist Laughter A/V FESTIVAL 14: West Of The 8:45pm Permanent Exhibitions THURSDAY 27 FEBRUARY Tracks – Part II: Remnants – 12:00 Show, £4, 8.30pm, The Hyena, Leazes SUNDAY 9 MARCH The Thursday Show with John Lane, Newcastle. www.thehyena.com A/V FESTIVAL 14: Medium Earth Planetarium. Featuring the latest – 1:45pm technology using high-tech LED Moloney, Loretta Maine, Lee BOOK CLUB: The Book Thief A Thousand Acres + Jane Smiley Kyle and host Dan Nightingale. Q&A – 2:30pm projectors and offering a choice (12A) – 1:45pm of films and educational programmes £10, 8:30pm, The Stand, HighBridge EAST SIDE STORIES: Otakus In Street, Newcastle. www.thestand.co.uk MONDAY 10 MARCH featuring Sea Monsters, Fragile Love (12ATBC) – 3:30pm Planet, Earth Moon& Sun, Seasonal NT LIVE: War Horse – 7pm FRIDAY 28 FEBRUARY MONDAY 3 MARCH Stargazing, Infinity Express and TUESDAY 11 MARCH Dawn Of The Space Age. Great The Friday Show with John MONDAY 10 MARCH SILVER SCREEN: The Book Thief North Museum: Hancock, Barras Moloney, Loretta Maine, Lee (12A) – 12:00 AV FESTIVAL 14: Roots – 6pm Bridge, Newcastle. Kyle and host Dan Nightingale. The Suggestibles, £5, 8pm. A/V FESTIVAL 14: West Of The www.twmuseums.org.uk/greatnorthmuseum £12, 8:30pm, The Stand, High Bridge The Stand, High Bridge Street, Tracks – Part III: Rails – 5:45pm WEDNESDAY 12 MARCH Street, Newcastle. www.thestand.co.uk Newcastle. www.thestand.co.uk Discovery Museum. Children can TUESDAY 4 MARCH AV FESTIVAL 14: Into Eternity enjoy hands-on water activities with John Ryan, Milo McCabe, TUESDAY 11 MARCH – 6pm Play Tyne; discover more about Windsor, £11, 9pm, The NT LIVE: War Horse – 7pm NT LIVE: War Horse – 7pm military history with A Soldier’s Life; Hyena, Leazes Lane, Newcastle. Carl Donnelly - Now That’s THURSDAY 6 MARCH What I Carl Donnelly! Volume find out about the story of Newcastle www.thehyena.com EMPIRE CINEMAS from the Romans to the present day Jack Whitehall: Gets Around, V. £12, 8.30pm. The Stand, High NEWGATE STREET, THE GATE Bridge Street, Newcastle. NEWCASTLE in Newcastle Story; experience the £28.50, £7.30pm. Metro www.thestand.co.uk Science Maze fun zone; marvel at Radio Arena, Newcastle. www.empirecinemas.co.uk Check online for full listings stunning ship models in Story Of www.metroradioarena.co.uk WEDNESDAY 12 MARCH and times. The Tyne; check out the Turbinia, the fastest ship in the world, in Discovery’s The Thursday Show with Jason Red Raw with George Egg. Upcoming events include: foyer; and explore the region’s rich Cook, Paul Currie and £2, 8:30pm, The Stand, High history of scientific invention and host Mandy Knight. £10, 8:30pm, Bridge Street, Newcastle. THURSDAY 27 FEBRUARY industrial activity in Tyneside The Stand, HighBridge Street, Newcastle. www.thestand.co.uk Challenge. Discovery Museum, www.thestand.co.uk WEDNESDAY 5 MARCH NT Live - War Horse, 160 mins, Rating: (12A) Live Blandford Square, Newcastle. FRIDAY 7 MARCH FILM BRINGING IN BABY: The Book www.twmuseums.org.uk/discovery TYNESIDE CINEMA Thief (12A) – 11am FROM FRIDAY 28 FEBRUARY The Friday Show with Jason A/V FESTIVAL 14: The Forgotten Planetarium @ Life. Explore The Roy Chubby Brown. 7.30pm, PILGRIM STREET Planets at Life Science Centre’s £21. , Cook, Paul Currie and NEWCASTLE 0845 217 9909 Space – 6pm Non-Stop (TBC) host Mandy Knight. The Stand, stunning Planetarium. Take a look Northumberland Road, NE1 8SF. tynesidecinema.co.uk LANGUAGE CAFÉ: Bastards (18) FROM FRIDAY 28 FEBRUARY HighBridge Street, Newcastle. – 6:15pm at our nearest star, the Sun. Here on www.newcastlecityhall.org Listings subject to change. Please Earth its warmth and light arevital www.thestand.co.uk check online before your visit. THE GREAT TYNESIDE The Book Thief (12A) SATURDAY 1 MARCH CINEMA QUIZ – 8:30pm to life as we know it, but is our star David Hadingham, Gareth WEDNESDAY 26 FEBRUARY DEREK JARMEN FROM FRIDAY 7 MARCH really that remarkable compared to The Saturday Show with John Berliner, Steve Shanyaski, £11, REMEMBERED: Sebastiane – the billions of others in our galaxy? Moloney, Loretta Maine, Lee 9pm, The Hyena, Leazes Lane, BRINGING IN BABY: The 8:45pm (2D and 3D) 300: Rise Of An Life Science Centre, Times Square, Kyle and host Dan Nightingale. Newcastle. www.thehyena.com Monuments Men (12A) - 11am Empire (15) Newcastle. www.life.org.uk 16 17 LISTINGS LISTINGS

their families to play with art. Stop off SATURDAY 8 MARCH UNTIL 16 MARCH bring Rewind student night, Thursdays Newcastle, 0191 222 0130, at the village and play with different is for Klub Kids plus live performers, www.hoochiecoochie.co.uk materials, colours and shapes to Author Event: Claude and Sir Tiger, Mog and Pink Rabbit. A Fridays present Now That’s What I Call decorate the town and find out more Bobbly Sock with Alex T. Smith. Judith Kerr Retrospective. To celebrate Party, Saturdays belong to PHUK, the SATURDAY 1 MARCH about contemporary art. Ask at the Meet author and illustrator Alex T. Judith Kerr’s 90th birthday The Tiger biggest clubbing experience and on Info Point for your Toddler Time Smith as he introduces you to Claude Who Came to Tea, Mog and Pink Sundays Religion presents DJ Cris Howe. Mitch Laddie Band – Live Album badge, with which you can have 10% and friends in this interactive event Rabbit are back at Seven Stories. 11pm-4am. Powerhouse, Westmoreland Launch, £8, 8pm. The Cluny, 36 discount in the Café bar. 10.30am to for all the family. Hear how Alex Along with almost 80 years of original Road, Newcastle. www.powerhouseclub.co.uk Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle upon 12.30pm every Tuesday. Baltic Centre gets inspiration for his hilarious artwork, the exhibition houses a life Tyne, NE1 2PQ, 0191 230 4474, for Contemporary Art, Gateshead Quays, characters, create characters of your size Tiger ready Tiger, Mog and Pink MARKETS [email protected] Gateshead. www.balticmill.com own and join in a question and answer Rabbit – A Judith Kerr Retrospective. The Scottish Fiddle Orchestra, session with Alex. £3 per person 2pm To celebrate Judith Kerr’s 90th MONDAY TO SATURDAY FRIDAY 28 FEBRUARY and £19, various ticket prices, Sage to 3pm, followed by a free public birthday The Tiger Who Came to Grainger Market, 9am to 5pm – Gateshead, St Mary’s Square, Gateshead, FRIDAY 7 MARCH, book signing at 3.15pm. Seven Stories, Tea, Mog and Pink Rabbit are back EVERY DAY Monday and Wednesday, 9am to 5.30pm – www.sagegateshead.com Zumba with Babies, 1.30pm – Ouseburn Valley, Newcastle. at Seven Stories. Along with almost Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. www.sevenstories.org.uk 80 years of original artwork, the Story Times. Everyone enjoys a 2.30pm Sage Gateshead, St Mary’s Square, Closed on bank holidays. Black Jack, Doors 6.30pm Show Gateshead. www.sagegateshead.com exhibition houses a life size Tiger time: TBC, o2 Academy, Westgate Road, good story, so sit back, relax and ready for tea in the kitchen and EVERY SUNDAY Newcastle. www.o2academynewcastle.co.uk enjoy Seven Stories’ resident EVERY MONDAY Mog’s basket, perfect for curling up storytellers to hear your favourite with a good book. An enthralling Quayside Market, Quayside Road, Aaron James Cashell, Free, stories old and new. 11.30am & Little Bears Club. A club for exhibition of Judith’s work and her every Sunday from 9.30am 9.30pm, Hoochie Coochie, 54-56 2pm. Seven Stories, Ouseburn Valley, under-5s and their parents/carers with childhood experiences as a refugee. Pilgrim St, Newcastle, 0191 222 0130, Newcastle. www.sevenstories.org.uk lots of fun rhymes, songs and stories. SECOND SATURDAY OF THE Seven Stories, Ouseburn Valley, Newcastle. MONTH www.hoochiecoochie.co.uk EVERY SATURDAY AND The club will be a drop-in but places www.sevenstories.org.uk may be limited on the day. 10am- Classic Legends of Rock – SUNDAY Arts and Craft Market in the Grainger The Strawbs, Martin Turners 10.30am. Newcastle City Library, Princess LGBT Market Arcade from 9am. Mini Illustrators. Dip your toe into Square, Newcastle. www.newcastle.gov.uk Wishbone Ash & Curved Air, the world of illustration and explore EVERY NIGHT FIRST FRIDAY OF THE £24, 7.30pm. Newcastle City Hall, highlights of Seven Stories’ collection MONTH Northumberland Road, NE1 8SF, that show how real illustrators do their FROM SATURDAY 8 Rusty’s Bar. Two floors and a huge 0191 277 8030, work. Have a go yourself and try out MARCH outdoor terrace, featuring live cabaret Farmers Market, Grainger Street, first www.newcastlecityhall.org to disco, 70s-90s and pop. Led by Friday of every month from 9.30am until methods including print-making and Brick City. This is an amazing MONDAY 3 MARCH watercolour painting. Term time only. Rusty herself, five nights a week. 2.30pm. exhibition of the models featured 8pm-3am, free entry. Rusty’s Bar, For budding illustrators over 5 years in the acclaimed book, Brick City. Rumours of Fleetwood Mac old and their families. 3pm. Seven Times Square, Newcastle. MUSIC It shows the versatility of LEGO www.facebook.com/rustysnewcastle ‘Fleetwood Mac Forever - Stories, Ouseburn Valley, Newcastle. and highlights stunning World Tour 2014, £32.50, www.sevenstories.org.uk architecture, art and design from Switch Bar. Two bars and an £22.50, 7.30pm, Sage Gateshead, Busy Bs. Activities for young artists across the globe with over 60 outdoor terrace make this vibrant St Mary’s Square, Gateshead, inspired by Baltic’s exhibitions. scenes including the Colosseum in and busy bar, with chart and pop www.sagegateshead.com Suitable for children aged 13 years Rome, Berlin’s TV Tower and the music its speciality, a must-visit. Switch Bar, Scotswood Road, Newcastle. Anthony Green & The Deer and under. Baltic, Gateshead Quays, London 2012 Olympic Park. See Hunter, 7pm, £13. Newcastle Gateshead. www.balticmill.com how real engineering challenges www.switchbar.co.uk are overcome in miniature and be University Students’ Union. King’s MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS The Bank Bar & Bistro. A popular Rd, NE1 8QB. 0191 239 3900, inspired to create your own LEGO www.nusu.co.uk AND THURSDAYS constructions! Life Science Centre, wine bar offering a lively atmosphere SATURDAY 1 MARCH with good music and a variety of Times Square, Newcastle NE1 Babies Babble, Play and Move. Start The Sooty Show, Izzy Wizzy lets 4EP www.life.org.uk cabaret acts. The Bank Bar, Scotswood a musical journey with your baby in get busy - It’s The Sooty Show! Road, Newcastle. these magical interactive music-making UNTIL 16 MARCH WEDNESDAY 26 Direct from Citv, Sooty heads into One Bar. A uniquely chilled sessions. The activities support your town in a fabulous new show to FEBRUARY baby’s development through music and Mystery, Magic and Midnight atmosphere that’s buzzing with happy delight the whole family. Joining funky house anthems, live vocalists, movement, and can easily be used at the nations favourite bear will be Feasts - the Many Adventures of Bastille, £16.00, Doors 6.30pm, home. Check online for availability Sweep , Soo and Sooty’s TV Enid Blyton. Enid Blyton is one musicians and drag queen DJs every performance time TBC, o2 and times. Sage Gateshead, St Mary’s Partner Richard Cadell -who will of the best-selling writers for children weekend. One Bar, Marlborough Academy, Westgate Road, Newcastle. Square, Gateshead. www.sagegateshead.com be attempting to keep Sooty from of all time; her stories have delighted Crescent, Newcastle. www.o2academynewcastle.co.uk generation after generation. This EVERY MONDAY getting up to mischief! Boy will Eazy Street. One of the city’s most Shane Filan – You and Me Tour, he have his hands full! 12, £10 exhibition shows, for the first time, Seven Stories’ unique Enid Blyton loved hangouts, Eazy Street’s open £31.50, 7.30pm. Newcastle City Little Bears Club. A club for concessions, £38 family, 11am from noon until 3am every day Hall, Northumberland Road, Newcastle. & 2:30pm. Mill Volvo Tyne Theatre, Collection of original typescripts under-5s and their parents/carers with and illustrations. This is a special offering a wide variety of 0191 277 8030, WEDNESDAY 5 MARCH lots of fun rhymes, songs and stories. Westgate Road Newcastle. entertainment and cabaret. Every www.newcastlecityhall.org www.millvolvotynetheatre.co.uk opportunity for visitors to immerse The club will be a drop-in but places themselves in Enid’s worlds and Sunday enjoy their Eazy Street Bombay Bicycle Club, may be limited on the day. 10am- stories, adventuring with The Famous Follies drag queen show. Free entry. FRIDAY 28 FEBRUARY £19, 7pm, o2 Academy, 10.30am. Newcastle City Library, Princess Big Saturday: Landscapes. It’s all Westgate Road, Newcastle. about the landscape! Help us to create Five, discovering Toyland with Eazy Street, 8-10 Westmoreland Road, Square, Newcastle. www.newcastle.gov.uk Newcastle. www.eazy-street.co.uk. Mike & The Mechanics, www.o2academynewcastle.co.uk a giant rural landscape installation. Add Noddy and escaping to the The £35, 7.30pm, Sage Gateshead, EVERY TUESDAY to the dramatic scene as you watch it Magic Faraway Tree with Silky and EVERY MONDAY & St Mary’s Square, Gateshead, FRIDAY 7 MARCH grow throughout the day. £2, Moonface, all before heading to THURSDAY TO SUNDAY www.sagegateshead.com Toddler Time. The BALTIC gallery’s 10.30am- 12.30pm & 1.30pm- Green Hedges for tea. Seven Stories, Ruby Turner, £16.50, £18.50, learning space is transformed into a 3.30pm. Laing Gallery, New Bridge Street, Ouseburn Valley, Newcastle. Powerhouse. The largest gay-friendly George Anderson, Shakatak, £5, 8pm, Sage Gateshead, St Mary’s Square, magical town for children under 5 and Newcastle. www.twmuseums.org.uk/laing www.sevenstories.org.uk night club in the North East. Mondays Hoochie Coochie, 54-56 Pilgrim St, Gateshead, www.sagegateshead.com 18 19 LISTINGS LISTINGS

Churches, £13, Time TBC, o2 With the men (and the women) real life experiences of those in need tunes. Theatre Royal, 100 Grey Street, protest you’ll learn how to do all Academy,Westgate Road, Newcastle. SPORT who circle her, Lulu’s journey from of refuge. 3pm. Free but donations NE1 6BR. www.theatreroyal.co.uk of this and more. £14.50, 8pm. www.o2academynewcastle.co.uk NEWCASTLE UNITED street prostitute to the toast of welcomed. The Star And Northern Stage, Barras Bridge. ST JAMES’ PARK Society and back again, is told as a ShadowCinema, Stepney, NE1 2NP. 7 TO 8 MARCH www.northernstage.co.uk Dave Arcari, £6, 8pm. The Cluny, Box office: 0844 372 1892 hypnotic and kaleidoscopic dance of www.starandshadow.org.uk 36 Lime Street, Ouseburn,Newcastle upon Put Your Sweet Hand In Mine. www.nufc.co.uk death. Journey with her from Berlin This is a show about love. It is a show Tyne, NE1 2PQ, 0191 230 4474, to Paris and finally to the dark MONDAY 3 MARCH [email protected] SUNDAY 9 MARCH about candlelight and longing and London streets of Jack The Ripper. catching the eye of a stranger rices vary,7.30pm. Northern Stage, Carmen presented by Russian Jason Rebello, £10, Hoochie Everton, Premier League, Kick off State Ballet and Opera House - unexpectedly in the theatre or on a Barras Bridge, Newcastle. train. It is a show about romance. But Coochie, 54-56 Pilgrim St , 4pm. Tickets on general sale. www.northernstage.co.uk Performed to a Large Live NE1 6SF, 0191 222 0130, Orchestra. After the successful it is also a show about battlefields and www.hoochiecoochie.co.uk ESH GROUP EAGLES performances of Madame Butterfly power cuts and power ballads, about NEWCASTLE and La Boheme in March 2013, the thunderstorms and wildly flocking The Budtones, £5, 7.30pm. BOX OFFICE: 0191 245 3880 same Producer brings to you another birds. £14.50, 7.30pm. Northern The Lit & Phil, 23 Westgate Road, www.newcastle-eagles.com world class Opera, Carmen. Basing Stage, Barras Bridge, Newcastle. www.northernstage.co.uk Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1SE. FRIDAY 7 MARCH their work on Prosper Merimee’s 12 & 14 MARCH www.litandphil.org.uk novella, librettists Henri Meilhac and Ludovic Halevy have fashioned a SATURDAY 8 MARCH Beatlemania. £18.50, 19:30. This Plymouth Raiders, Tip off 7.30, The Girl of the Golden West Tickets on general sale timeless story of love, jealousy, and T42: Tour D’Horizon. Dance, text by Puccini, Presented by Opera show superbly recreates the legendary violence in the Spanish city of Seville live performances of from and song combine in this inspiring North Puccini’s opera, set during NEWCASTLE FALCONS during the 19th century. £15- £35, new work. Probe’ work is always the California Gold Rush, is a their ‘moptop’ roots, through the BOX OFFICE: 0871 226 6060 7.30pm. Mill Volvo Tyne Theatre, 105 story of true love and second psychedelia of Sgt. Pepper then on to fascinating and beautifully performed www.newcastlefalcons.co.uk Westgate Rd, NE1 4AG tackling important human issues with chances involving the love triangle the final years of Abbey Road and Let between a wanted bandit, the It Be. However, with this being the SUNDAY 2 MARCH 4 TO 6 MARCH striking movement, song and words. UNTIL SATURDAY 1 £12, 8pm. Dance City, Temple St, Sheriff and Minnie, the Girl of the golden anniversary year of the group, MARCH Golden West who runs the saloon. the first part of the show will feature Leicester, Kick off 2pm, Tickets on The Table. Moses is a 2 foot high Newcastle. www.dancecity.co.uk general sale puppet with a cardboard head and a The opera boasts some of Puccini’s songs ALL from 1963. 105 Westgate Evita. Telling the story of Eva most beautiful and innovative Rd, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4AG. Peron, wife of former Argentine lousy temper... who lives on a table. STAGE He’s always lived on the table. He’s music, which soundtracks this www.millvolvotynetheatre.co.uk dictator Juan Peron, Evita follows beautiful, rarely performed opera. Eva’s journey from humble a table top puppet. Tonight he wants THE SECOND AND LAST to tell you the epic story of the last Theatre Royal, 100 Grey Street, SUNDAY OF EVERY MONTH beginnings through to NE1 6BR, www.theatreroyal.co.uk extraordinary wealth, power and twelve hours of the life of his Open Stage: Alphabetti Spaghetti iconic status which ultimately led namesake, “Moses”. But he is easily Theatre opens the small stage in The to her to be heralded as the distracted as he tries to mime the TALKS/ Dog & Parrot for an intimate evening ‘spiritual leader of the nation’ by conversation between God and WORKSHOPS of performance from creatives and the Argentine people. With more Moses on the top of Mount artists alike. Theemphasis is to give than 20 major awards to his credit, Nebo, demonstrates the workings of EVERY TUESDAY, a platform for new, original including the Oscar winning film puppetry, shows off “the running man” WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY performance - whether it’s music, version starring Madonna and and falls out with his puppeteers... As his carefully constructed table top Free Guided Tours. The Tyneside theatre, comedy, dance, spoken word, Antonio Banderas, Evita features Cinema was originally built as mime - performers are given the stage some of the most iconic songs world falls apart, will he ever finish his story? £14.50, 8pm. Northern Newcastle’s News Theatre in 1937 to test out new work in front of a live in musical theatre, including and today it’s the only purpose-built SATURDAY 8 MARCH audience. It’s a really intimate, friendly Don’t Cry for me Argentina, Stage, Barras Bridge, NE1 7RH. www.northernstage.co.uk newsreel theatre in the UK still atmosphere where performers can On this Night of a Thousand TUESDAY 11 MARCH operating as a cinema. If you want to The Overtones, various ticket tryout their work and receive feedback Stars, You Must Love Me, and prices, 7pm, Sage Gateshead, 4 TO 8 MARCH find out more about the history of for it over a few drinks. The Dog & Another Suitcase in Another Hall. Macbeth by Verdi, Presented the Tyneside Cinema and newsreel St Mary’s Square, Gateshead, Parrot, 52 Clayton Street West, Newcastle. Marti Pellow plays Che, a character by Opera North. Macbeth is a www.sagegateshead.com Tyne. A Live Theatre production in theatres, come and have a look around www.alphabettispaghettitheatre.co.uk who reflects the voice of the association with Newcastle Theatre successful soldier, but seduced by our fascinating building. 11.15am, Free Argentine people. Linked to Eva a dark prophecy and goaded by his Penetration, £8, 8pm. The Cluny, 27 FEBRUARY TO 1 MARCH Royal. Following a sell-out run at Live Entry. Tyneside Cinema, Pilgrim Street, 36 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle by destiny, he brings conflict to Theatre, this highly acclaimed wife, he becomes consumed by Newcastle. www.tynesidecinema.co.uk upon Tyne, NE1 2PQ, 0191 230 4474, The Tiger Lillies: Lulu - A Murder the story of Eva’s rise to fame. production comes to the Theatre ambition that ultimately leads to [email protected] Ballad. The Tiger Lillies’ genre- Theatre Royal, 100 Grey Street. Royal for one week only! Journeying bloodshed, madness and despair. EVERY THURSDAY defying brand of other-worldly vocals www.theatreroyal.co.uk in time and space along the banks of Based on Shakespeare’s great tragedy, Verdi has created a Film Club. Every Thursday at 3pm MONDAY 10 MARCH and unnerving performance style have SUNDAY 2 MARCH the river,Tyne maps the epic history, carved them a unique niche in the atmosphere and soul of this mighty gripping music drama of the Film Club meets in the Tyneside All Time Low, Time TBC, cabaret and music theatre scene. After World Spirit Forum Theatre river in story, music and images. extravagance and originality. Bar, giving people the chance to talk o2 Academy,Westgate Road, Newcastle. a sell-out run of The Rime of the Group In The Roundabout. What Originally commissioned as part Theatre Royal, 100 Grey Street, about the same film and have a drink www.o2academynewcastle.co.uk of Live Theatre’s 40th birthday NE1 6BR, www.theatreroyal.co.uk and a catch up too. The club’s open Ancient Mariner at the Southbank does the UK Home Office policy for anybody and participants decide TUESDAY 11 MARCH Centre, the cult creators of the of a hostile environment for those celebrations, the play dramatizes 11 TO 13 MARCH seeking asylum really mean when extracts from Michael Chaplin’s which film out of our current award-winning Shockheaded Peter programme they all should see the , Time TBC, now stage another adaptation of a you are seeking refuge? Want to get book Tyne View, woven together How To Occupy An Oil Rig, past the tabloid picture and discover with stories from Tom Hadaway. Tyne Thursday before. Tyneside Cinema, o2 Academy,Westgate Road, Newcastle. macabre classic. The character of There are all sorts of lessons to be Pilgrim Street, Newcastle. www.o2academynewcastle.co.uk Lulu is one of the great creations of the realities of life for the people features live music inspired by the learned in life. How to get served at 20thCentury fiction, and one of its trying to find a place of safety? Then river compiled by the show’s musical the bar. How to crash a boardroom www.tynesidecinema.co.uk The Tenors, £25 and £15. 7.30pm. most disturbing. Her unbridled sex come along and join Glasgow’s director, Kathryn Tickell, including meeting. How to avoid becoming THURSDAY 27 FEBRUARY Newcastle City Hall, Northumberland appeal, her youth, and her self- fabulous World Spirit Forum Theatre from Sting’s most recent album,The romantically involved with an Road, NE1 8SF, 0191 277 8030, destructiveness combine to make her Group for a highly interactive Last Ship, songs written by Jimmy undercover police officer. In this Lecture: From the Lightbulb to the www.newcastlecityhall.org dangerous, unpredictable and tragic. forum theatre piece exploring the Nail, Alex Glasgow and traditional playful and provocative show about Nanowire with Professor John Burn, 20 21 LISTINGS SIGN UP NOW 6pm, Free. The Lit & Phil, 23 Westgate will be hosting a panel to discuss the her stories for modern generations, and Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1SE. challenges, opportunities and ethics should we, how far is too far? Now www.litandphil.org.uk around paying on time. The panel publishers expect authors to use social will be chaired by Caroline Theobald, media and visit schools and festivals. Is THURSDAY 27 FEBRUARY co-chairman of the North East this the right approach for everyone? Worth Institute of Business Ethics and How would Enid have taken advantage What’s in Your Head? Frank Cottrell managing director of Bridge Club Ltd. of modern branding opportunities? Boyce, Fickling Lecture on Newcastle University Business School 5 Join authors Helen Limon and Lucy Developments in Children’s Literature. Barrack Rd, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne Coats to discuss these issues and many Fickling lectures provide public figures and Wear NE1 4SE, 0191 208 1500 more during a lively discussion with an opportunity to be equally surrounding Enid, her work and how adventurous as they put forward their FRIDAY 7 MARCH she is viewed in modern society. ideas about children’s literature and its getting out Seven Stories, Ouseburn Valley, Newcastle. place in British culture to a large and Beached birds, fulmars and www.sevenstories.org.uk diverse audience. 5.30pm, Free. Curtis pollution in the North Sea. An Auditorium, Herschel Building, Newcastle illustrated talk by Tyneside ornithologist MONDAY 10 MARCH University. www.ncl.ac.uk Dan Turner about the study and analysis of dead seabirds washed up on Ink and Drink with Chris FRIDAY 28 FEBRUARY our shores, and what it tells us about Haughton. 6pm, £5. Meet award- the health of the North Sea. It is over winning illustrator Chris Haughton, of bed for... North East Miners’ Homes 10 years since the North East enjoy a glass of wine and a doodle as movement, Ken Smith. The North Beached Bird Survey (NEBBS) Group you hear about his creative process, Our FREE weekend must-read guide is packed East Aged Miners’ Homes movement, began collecting data on bird species how he illustrates for children and which began in 1890s, demonstrated that wash up on our shores. This work add your mark to a HUGE illustration! with great things to do with your downtime the charity and concern shown by the includes the collection of beach- Whether you are an accomplished region’s pitmen towards their retired washed Fulmar (a species of seabird) artist or just want to have a go, this fellow miners. This lecture will throw to determine the extent and impact is a relaxed evening of art for the spotlight on the movement which of pollution in the North Sea. Dan everyone. Booking essential. Seven STROLL AWAY FROM IT ALL led to the establishment of numerous will outline some of the findings of Stories, Ouseburn Valley, Newcastle. BIT OF CHAT BOOK IT NOW homes for retired pitmen, their wives the beach surveys and Fulmar analysis www.sevenstories.org.uk and widows throughout much of and what they can tell us about the FEAST - STAY IN WEEKENDING County Durham and South East health of our marine environment. LAST WORD... Northumberland. 1pm, free. The Lit 7pm. Suggested donation £3. FEAST - EAT OUT TIME-OUT & Phil, 23 Westgate Road, Newcastle. Well that little lot ought to keep Discovery Museum, Blandford Square. you busy for the time being at www.litandphil.org.uk www.twmuseums.org.uk least. Whether you’re getting WEDENESDAY 5 MARCH your Darth Vadar on for Comic Behind the scenes: The Arcs and Con or digging out your glad Sparks store. Come on a guided tour rags for a night on the town, led by curators and expert volunteers, we’re sure you’ll have a who will give you an introduction cracking time come rain or to Discovery’s behind-the-scenes shine. Next time we meet we’ll collection of historic electrical well and truly be in the throes inventions. 11am, free, booking of spring and all the nourishing required. Discovery Museum, stuff that comes with it. With Blandford Square. www.twmuseums.org.uk colds fought off and finances ONE OFF EVENTS nursed back to health many of 8 & 9 MARCH you will no doubt be itching to saturday 1 MARCH get out into that thing they call Newcastle Film and Comic Con. Meet some of your favourite the open air. In case you’ve Forever Long Hair Salon launch forgotten what that is, it’s that party. Meet Beauty Works (the team stars from TV, film and comics as behind hair extensions seen on X well as a whole host of fun activities place with a big yellow thing Factor and TOWIE), sample cocktails, including photo shoots, panels, and sometimes some blueness enter draws for £1000 worth of prizes autograph sessions and hundreds above your head. And our next and get access to discounts from the of stalls full of TV and film issue will have everything you salon itself and on such products as memorabilia to browse. Tickets need to make sure you don’t GHD, Bumble & Bumble and Redkin. on sale now, open 9am to 6pm miss the city’s best springtime Free, 2pm to 8pm, 22 Nun Street, on both days, Metro Radio Arena, attractions. In the meantime, Newcastle. Contact 0191 232 1591 Arena Way, Newcastle. www. if you see a six foot Ewok for more details. newcastlefilmandcomiccon.com shuffling down to the Arena, THURSDAY 6 MARCH SUNDAY 9 MARCH be sure to say hi. Ethics Forum event: Prompt Would Enid Tweet? Blyton in the For more visit payment – getting paid on your 21st Century. £5, 2pm. Will we still getintonewcastle.co.uk terms, 6pm. CBI North East in be reading Enid Blyton books 20 years’ conjunction with the North East time and, if so, how will we be reading Next issue is out Institute of Business Ethics and her? Enid was a woman of her class in 12 MAR 2014 Newcastle University Business School her time, can we continue to refresh Register to receive our weekly free email 22 update at www.luxe-magazine.co.uk/theweekend Leicester Tigers Sunday 2nd March 2014 Kick Off 2.00pm

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