Luxury movie-going at Everyman Cinema Newcastle
Everyman Cinema Newcastle brings a boutique movie-going experience to the city with its retro screens, stylish bar, and food and drink service.
Nigel Slater’s Toast comes to Northern Stage
The critically-acclaimed adaptation of Nigel Slater’s Toast comes to Northern Stage. Newcastle Sparkles previews the show to find out what’s on the menu.
Review: The Escape Key Newcastle
Newcastle Sparkles delves into Newcastle’s dark past of witch hunts and executions with The Escape Key – the city’s number one escape room experience.
Go Ape Matfen treetop challenge
Newcastle Sparkles swings into Matfen Hall for a thrilling Go Ape treetop challenge filled with thrilling zip wires, swings, and tightropes.
The Alchemist Newcastle food review
Famed for its theatrical cocktails, how does The Alchemist’s food menu stack up? Newcastle Sparkles visits the bar and restaurant to find out.
Rustic afternoon tea at St Mary’s Inn
Tea for two… Indulging in St Mary Inn’s new rustic afternoon tea menu.
Ponteland lass Katy Patino chats about her career in chocolate at M&S
Newcastle Sparkles catches up with local lass Katy Patino from Ponteland to find out more about her enviable role as an M&S Chocolate & Confectionery Developer.
My Fair Lady at Tyne Theatre & Opera House
Newcastle Sparkles enjoys an oh so loverly performance of My Fair Lady at Newcastle’s Tyne Theatre and Opera House.
Pizza Punks Newcastle
A new pizza restaurant is vying for a slice of the foodie action in the city. Newcastle Sparkles checks it out.
Statement geometric jewellery from Abbie Gaiger
Abbie Gaiger chats about her new collection of bold and beautiful statement jewellery, stocked locally at The Biscuit Factory.
Afternoon tea at The Great British Cupcakery
Newcastle Sparkles indulges in afternoon tea at the new-look Great British Cupcakery bakehouse and parlour on Newcastle’s Quayside.
Revolucion de Cuba Newcastle
Revolucion de Cuba opened its doors last month to a fanfare of carnival party vibes, a strawberry daiquiri cocktail fountain and a brass band, in what was one of the best launch events we’ve been…
Q&A with Durham Distillery’s Jessica Tomlinson
Why did Durham Distillery decide to branch out into whisky, alongside your existing gin and vodka products? Since our launch five years ago, our gin and vodka brands have gone from strength to strength, and…
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…
