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.
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…
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…
Newcastle Sparkles enjoys a top night out at the theatre to see 1930’s classic, Top Hat.
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…
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,…
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…
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?
Newcastle Sparkles enjoys an overnight stay at Le Petit Chateau – a boutique hotel and gastro-pub in the heart of Northumberland.
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…
Newcastle-based dance company balletLORENT returns to Northern Stage with its acclaimed production of Snow White.
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.
Newcastle Sparkles enjoys a stylish overnight stay and dinner at Jesmond Dene House in the heart of Newcastle.
I'm Alexis, sharing my top pick of things to see, eat and do in Newcastle and beyond.