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    Alexis Forsyth

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    Alexis is the founder and editor of Newcastle Sparkles. She enjoys exploring everything that Newcastle has to offer and can usually be found Instagramming her latest foodie and cocktail pics.

    Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) at Northern Stage
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    Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) at Northern Stage

    October 4, 2019

    Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) turns the page on an all-female adaptation of Jane Austen’s romantic classic, combining comedy and karaoke at Northern Stage.

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    Dippy on tour at Great North Museum: Hancock
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    Dippy on tour at Great North Museum: Hancock

    September 22, 2019

    It’s your last chance to catch Dippy the dinosaur on tour in Newcastle at the Great North Museum: Hancock.

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    Luxury movie-going at Everyman Cinema Newcastle
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    Luxury movie-going at Everyman Cinema Newcastle

    September 21, 2019

    Everyman Cinema Newcastle brings a boutique movie-going experience to the city with its retro screens, stylish bar, and food and drink service.

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    Nigel Slater’s Toast comes to Northern Stage
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    Nigel Slater’s Toast comes to Northern Stage

    September 16, 2019

    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.

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    Review: The Escape Key Newcastle
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    Review: The Escape Key Newcastle

    September 12, 2019

    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.

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    Go Ape Matfen treetop challenge
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    Go Ape Matfen treetop challenge

    August 14, 2019

    Newcastle Sparkles swings into Matfen Hall for a thrilling Go Ape treetop challenge filled with thrilling zip wires, swings, and tightropes.

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    The Alchemist Newcastle food review
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    The Alchemist Newcastle food review

    July 24, 2019

    Famed for its theatrical cocktails, how does The Alchemist’s food menu stack up? Newcastle Sparkles visits the bar and restaurant to find out.

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    Rustic afternoon tea at St Mary’s Inn
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    Rustic afternoon tea at St Mary’s Inn

    July 16, 2019

    Tea for two… Indulging in St Mary Inn’s new rustic afternoon tea menu.

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    Ponteland lass Katy Patino chats about her career in chocolate at M&S
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    Ponteland lass Katy Patino chats about her career in chocolate at M&S

    April 15, 2019

    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.

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    My Fair Lady at Tyne Theatre & Opera House
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    My Fair Lady at Tyne Theatre & Opera House

    April 10, 2019

    Newcastle Sparkles enjoys an oh so loverly performance of My Fair Lady at Newcastle’s Tyne Theatre and Opera House.

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    Pizza Punks Newcastle
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    Pizza Punks Newcastle

    October 10, 2018

    A new pizza restaurant is vying for a slice of the foodie action in the city. Newcastle Sparkles checks it out.

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    Statement geometric jewellery from Abbie Gaiger
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    Statement geometric jewellery from Abbie Gaiger

    October 8, 2018

    Abbie Gaiger chats about her new collection of bold and beautiful statement jewellery, stocked locally at The Biscuit Factory.

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    Afternoon tea at The Great British Cupcakery
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    Afternoon tea at The Great British Cupcakery

    August 26, 2018

    Newcastle Sparkles indulges in afternoon tea at the new-look Great British Cupcakery bakehouse and parlour on Newcastle’s Quayside.

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    Revolucion de Cuba Newcastle
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    Revolucion de Cuba Newcastle

    August 25, 2018

    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…

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    Q&A with Durham Distillery’s Jessica Tomlinson
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    Q&A with Durham Distillery’s Jessica Tomlinson

    July 14, 2018

    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…

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    Review: Chaophraya Newcastle
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    Review: Chaophraya Newcastle

    July 13, 2018

    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…

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    I'm Alexis, sharing my top pick of things to see, eat and do in Newcastle and beyond.

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