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Washington Old Hall - Mendick and Watson Art Installation - Cancelled
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Step inside the hall to see something you have never seen before. Inspired by Fred Hill and local stories, artists Lindsey Mendick and Dominic Watson have created a sensational art installation.
Washington Old Hall, The Avenue, Washington Village, Washington NE38 7LE
Today to Tue 14 Jul
Revolting Britons vs The Ruling Romans
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See if you can spot our new characters dotted about the fort, the native Britons and the Romans who’d invaded.
Arbeia Roman Fort & Museum Baring Street South Shields NE33 2BB
Today to Fri 28 Aug
Music Live Under Five - Mini Musicians
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Play that funky music! Bring your mini musicians down to Sage Gateshead for weekly family music making with our fantastic and friendly live musicians.
Sage Gateshead St Mary’s Square Gateshead NE8 2JR
Today to Sat 1 Aug
Race for Life - Newcastle 5k
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Race for Life 5k is suitable for all ages and abilities. The event is non-competitive and open to everyone – bring the whole family and walk, jog or run 5k at your own pace while raising valuable...
Town Moor, Near Exhibition Park NE2 4AA
Sun 12 Jul
Pretty Muddy - Newcastle 5k
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Pretty Muddy 5k is a fun-filled muddy obstacle course. Scramble over the A-frame, crawl through the mud pit, bounce on the space hoppers and have fun with your friends while raising valuable funds...
Town Moor, Near Exhibition Park NE2 4AA
Sun 12 Jul
Pretty Muddy Kids - Newcastle 5k
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Pretty Muddy Kids is a fun-filled muddy obstacle course just for the little ones. The course is approximately 5k and children can take on the obstacles, crawl through the mud pit and have fun with...
Town Moor, Near Exhibition Park NE2 4AA
Sun 12 Jul
Race for Life - Newcastle 10k
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Race for Life 10k is a great step up from our 5k events. The event is non-competitive and open to everyone – bring the whole family and walk, jog or run 10k at your own pace while raising valuable...
Town Moor, Near Exhibition Park NE2 4AA
Sun 12 Jul
Washington Old Hall - Mendick and Watson Art Installation - Cancelled
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Step inside the hall to see something you have never seen before. Inspired by Fred Hill and local stories, artists Lindsey Mendick and Dominic Watson have created a sensational art installation.
Washington Old Hall, The Avenue, Washington Village, Washington NE38 7LE
Wed 15 Jul to Sat 12 Sep
Wynyard Hall Summer Plant Fair 2020
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Held within the glorious Walled Garden at Wynyard hall, the fair introduces you to some of the best Northern plant nurseries and specialists.
Wynyard Hall Walled Garden, Stockton on Tees TS22 5NF
Sun 19 Jul
Freckle Productions and Rose Theatre Kingston present Zog
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Large in size and keen in nature, Zog is so eager to win a golden star at Madam Dragon’s school, where dragons learn all the things that dragons need to know.
Sage Gateshead St Mary’s Square Gateshead NE8 2JR
Tue 21 Jul to Fri 24 Jul
After Midnight unplugged at Cullercoats Crescent Club - Cancelled
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Mike Hall and Dave Robson from After Midnight perform a rare acoustic set. More details from the venue. Tel: 0191 280 2625 www.cullercoatscrescentclub.org.
Cullercoats Crescent Club, Victoria Crescent, North Shields NE30 4PN
Fri 7 Aug
Capheaton Hall - Open Garden for NGS
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Set in parkland, Capheaton Hall has magnificent views over the Northumberland countryside. Formal ponds sit south of the house, which has C19 conservatory, and a walk to a Georgian folly of a chapel.
Capheaton Hall, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE19 2AB
Sun 9 Aug
Maggie’s - Open Garden for NGS
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The garden, by Chelsea medal winning designer, Sarah Price, is a sheltered sun trap. There are banked wild flower beds and multiple planters, with seasonal displays, at ground level, plus two roof...
Maggie’s, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE7 7NU
Sat 22 Aug
The Ladyboys of Bangkok; FLIGHT OF FANTASY
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The Lady Boys of Bangkok are back with their most sensational show yet, FLIGHT OF FANTASY!
Climb aboard for the trip of a lifetime as the world’s most glamorous showgirls (who just happen to be...
The Sabai Pavilion, Times Square, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE1 4EP
Sat 5 Sep, Sun 6 Sep, Tue 8 Sep, and more dates until Sun 4 Oct
Go West & Paul Young UK Tour
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Hitting the road on a double bill tour, these two heavyweight chart toppers will be performing all their hits on a bumper bill of nostalgic pop!
The Sage, St Mary’s Square, Gateshead Quays, Gateshead NE8 2JR
Fri 11 Sep
Washington Old Hall - Mendick and Watson Art Installation
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Step inside the hall to see something you have never seen before. Inspired by Fred Hill and local stories, artists Lindsey Mendick and Dominic Watson have created a sensational art installation.
Washington Old Hall, The Avenue, Washington Village, Washington NE38 7LE
Sun 13 Sep to Wed 30 Sep
Kim Wilde’s Greatest Hits UK Tour
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Kim Wilde is one of the most adored female artists of the 80’s. The Voice of a generation of rebellious youth, Kim’s punchy vocals and look of the moment, alighted dancefloors and airwaves around the...
The Sage, St Mary’s Square, Gateshead Quays, Gateshead NE8 2JR
Wed 16 Sep
From The Jam’s, “Sound Affects,” 40th Anniversary UK Tour featuring Th
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The Jam are one of the most iconic bands in British history. Continuing to keep the legacy of this illustrious band alive is legendary former member Bruce Foxton as From The Jam.
The Boiler Shop, 20 South St, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 3PE
Thu 17 Sep
Children’s Cancer Run - Postponed
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Join us for a great family day out at the 38th Children’s Cancer Run at Gosforth Park, Newcastle. Choose from a one, three or five mile cross-country route to jog, run, walk or skip.
Newcastle Racecourse, Gosforth Park NE3 5HP
Sun 20 Sep
Dame Stella Rimington: My life in MI5
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Dame Stella Rimington, known to billions as the role model for the character M in the James Bond 007 films, will speak candidly about her life and career, including some personal anecdotes.
Life Science Centre, Times Square, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4EP
Mon 28 Sep
Nobody
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Fast-paced and packed with visual magic, Nobody takes audiences young and old on a fantastical and spellbinding journey using Motionhouse’s renowned dance-circus style.
Dance City Temple St Newcastle-Upon-Tyne NE1 4BR
Sat 10 Oct
Counterfeit Seventies Show
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Having toured extensively with The Counterfeit Sixties show they now bring you their unique Seventies show from a decade of glam rock through to new wave music, and everything in
Playhouse Theatre, Marine Avenue, Whitley Bay NE26 1LZ
Thu 15 Oct
Classic Clapton 35th Anniversary Concert at Sage Gateshead
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CLASSIC CLAPTON the World’s No1 Eric Clapton Tribute Band featuring front-man Mike Hall will be making a welcome return to Sage Gateshead in December.
Sage Gateshead, St Mary’s Square, Gateshead Quays, Gateshead NE8 2JR
Fri 4 Dec