Review: Chaophraya Newcastle
If you love Thai food, chances are, you’ll have already tried Chaophraya restaurant, located on the top floor of intu Eldon Square’s Grey’s Quarter. We visited when it first opened and after several failed attempts…
Interview: Dusty and the Shades of the 60s
Musical stage show Dusty and the Shades of the 60s celebrates the life and music of pop icon Dusty Springfield. Ahead of the tour landing here in the North East this month, we catch up with star of the show Emily Clark to chat beehives, pearl costumes and hitting those high notes.
Rum tasting at Turtle Bay Newcastle
As I’ve mentioned before, I’m a rum girl at heart – it’s by far my favourite tipple on a night out (mine’s a Kraken, in case you ever want to buy me one!). And although…
Into the Woods at Tyne Theatre & Opera House
Newcastle Sparkles forays into the Tyne Theatre & Opera House to watch a steampunk-inspired version of Into the Woods. Join us as we escape into a world of magic beans, giants, and golden slippers…
Top Hat at Tyne Theatre & Opera House
Newcastle Sparkles enjoys a top night out at the theatre to see 1930’s classic, Top Hat.
Pottering around Kiln Workshop & Kitchen, Newcastle
Launching back in April, Kiln Workshop & Kitchen is a cafe-come-pottery located in Newcastle’s Ouseburn, an up-and-coming cultural quarter within the city that’s home to hundreds of designer-makers and artists. A new addition to this…
Côte Brasserie, Newcastle
French restaurant Côte Brasserie opened its doors just a few weeks ago and, according to its website, looks to the brasseries of Paris for inspiration. The chain, which has restaurants in locations such as Harrogate,…
Rooftop dining in SIX at BALTIC
If you want a meal with a view, then this is it. SIX restaurant is located on the top floor of BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art on the south bank of the River Tyne. Formerly…
Review: Bongo’s Bingo Newcastle
Bongo’s Bingo made its return visit to Newcastle earlier this month, bringing its popular mash up of bingo games, cheesy music and entertainment to the masses, but did the event hit the jackpot?
Review: Le Petit Chateau in Northumberland
Newcastle Sparkles enjoys an overnight stay at Le Petit Chateau – a boutique hotel and gastro-pub in the heart of Northumberland.
Zaap Newcastle – a Thai street food revolution?
Zaap is a Thai street food chain, with restaurants in Leeds, Nottingham and, now, here in Newcastle. The new eatery is located on Newgate Street, next door to Cabana and Turtle Bay, creating something of…
balletLORENT’s Snow White returns to Northern Stage
Newcastle-based dance company balletLORENT returns to Northern Stage with its acclaimed production of Snow White.
The Overtones bring sweet soul to Newcastle
Retro harmony group The Overtones bring their Sweet Soul Music tour to Newcastle City Hall this week. Here, I catch up with band member Mike Crawshaw to talk vinyl records, the evolution of doo-wop and memorable rooftop performances.
An exquisite stay at Jesmond Dene House
Newcastle Sparkles enjoys a stylish overnight stay and dinner at Jesmond Dene House in the heart of Newcastle.
