A contemporary take on Shakespeare’s dark tragedy, shrouded in madness and murder.
Review: Macbeth at Northern Stage
5 reasons to visit Alphabetti Theatre
Everything you need to know about Alphabetti Theatre, an award-winning, artist-led performance space in Newcastle.
SIX the Musical at Newcastle Theatre Royal
Divorced, beheaded – and live. SIX the Musical returns to Newcastle Theatre Royal with a sassy 80-minute remix of this infamous chapter from Tudor history.
The Drifters Girl world premiere in Newcastle
A jukebox musical that tells the story of Faye Treadwell – the woman behind doo-wop and soul favourites, The Drifters.
Review: OSCiLLATE by Old Kent Road at Dance City
Newcastle Sparkles experiences OSCiLLATE – a dynamic tap dance show at Dance City by Old Kent Road that fuses contemporary dance with light and sound.
Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) at Northern Stage
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.
Dippy on tour at Great North Museum: Hancock
It’s your last chance to catch Dippy the dinosaur on tour in Newcastle at the Great North Museum: Hancock.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
