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The cast of Our Friends In The North as it hits the stage in Newcastle.

We're bringing Our Friends In The North to the stage

LtoR Hannah Lowther, George Crawford, Annabelle Terry, Jamie Chatterton & Karen Mavundukure for LEGALLY BLONDE

We're the cast who'll be bringing Legally Blonde to the North East

Sunderland Empire’s Sleeping Beauty panto cast Laura Main as Fairy Snowfall, Miss Rory as Rorina the cleaner, David Ribi as Prince Vincent, Tom Whalley as Vesta the Jester and Jordan Lee-Davies at Lumley Castle.

What we know about North East pantomimes in the North East next winter

Newcastle's Theatre Royal dressed up for Christmas 2025.

Is it too early for Christmas light switch ons? You have your say

Newcastle's 2025 Christmas lights

Watch as Newcastle's Christmas lights are switched on

Newcastle's Theatre Royal is well known across the region and many people's first visit would have been for the site's annual pantomime.

Major Newcastle theatre announces plans for 2026 pantomime

The National Theatre's production of War Horse arrives at Newcastle Theatre Royal.

Incredible War Horse puppet gets a tour of Newcastle

Newcastle's Northern Pride has teamed up with the Theatre Royal.

Newcastle Pride teaming up with Theatre Royal for family events

The cast of Kinky Boots The Musical. Picture: Pamela Raith.

What we thought of Kinky Boots at Newcastle Theatre Royal

ATG Tickets are slashing the ticket prices for a number of theatre shows taking place across the United Kingdom in 2025.

ATG Tickets offer slashed ticket prices for a number of theatre shows

The Little Mermaid pantomime at Newcastle's Theatre Royal. Picture: Paul Coltas.

What we thought of The Little Mermaid at the Theatre Royal

Watch the moment Newcastle's Christmas lights turned on

North East singer Joe McElderry joins the Backworth Colliery Brass Band and Newcastle University figure skaters to open the Life Science Centre's Christmas Ice Rink.

Joe McElderry opens winter ice rink at Newcastle's Life Centre

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Grey Street Gala celebrated the street's transformation

Day of activities planned as Grey Street celebrates transformation

One of the CGIs for Norfolk House and Earl Grey House.

Design North secures raft of new interior commissions on Newcastle’s iconic Grey...

11 retro photos of Grey Street down the years

Eldon Square

Eldon Square 'Tiny Toon' unveiled as summer play area for children

Grey Street has been voted one of Britain's most beautiful streets and so it would be crazy not to include it in this list. Here's an aerial view of Grey Street taken in 1988.

11 of the coolest and most scenic streets in the city

The cast of Grease UK & Ireland Tour. Credit: Marc Brenner.

Tell Me More! Grease cast share excitement for Newcastle show

The Grey Owl is a cafe and bar located right next to Newcastle’s Theatre Royal. The intimate space offers a variety of drinks including cocktails, wine, whiskey, gins, as well as hot drinks including tea, coffee and hot chocolate.

The 6 best venues in Grey Street to visit for a drink before a show

Johannes Radebe will be performing at the Newcastle's Theatre Royal in May.

Theatre: What’s on at Newcastle Theatre Royal in May

Marley Fenton and Hope Dawe in Grease UK & Ireland Tour. Credit Marc Brenner.

Get ready for summer lovin’ as Grease heads to Newcastle this summer

17 retro photos of Grey Street in Newcastle through the decades

Newcastle to light up the city for Christmas this week

Peter Pan will be flying in to Tyne Theatre and Opera House from December 8 to January 7.

Pantomimes and festive shows to enjoy in the North East over Christmas

The Muddler

Luxury Pan-Asian restaurant in Newcastle launches digital gift card

Jesus Christ Superstar is coming to Palace Theatre for two weeks in September 2023.

West End show Jesus Christ Superstar coming to Newcastle on UK tour

Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) is playing in Newcastle this week (Image: Matt Crockett)

Pringles & Wagon Wheels: Pride & Prejudice gets makeover in Newcastle

The Shawshank Redemption is playing at the Theatre Royal (Image: Jack Merriman)

My first ever The Shawshank Redemption experience at the Theatre Royal

The grand Theatre Royal in Newcastle (Image: Shutterstock)

Musicals taking to Newcastle’s Theatre Royal stage in 2023

The musical runs in Newcastle until Saturday, October 15 (Image: Pamela Raith)

Fisherman’s Friends make sea shanties sexy at Theatre Royal

Some of the most haunted sites in Newcastle

6 of the most haunted sites in Newcastle and their ghosts

“It’s very inclusive,” O’Brien on Rocky Horror coming to Newcastle

Peppa Pig will be vising the North East this summer

Geordie youngsters rejoice as Peppa Pig prepares to visit Newcastle

The Book of Mormon is playing at the Newcastle Theatre Royal (Image: Paul Coltas)

Review: The Book of Mormon a rip-roaring laugh at Theatre Royal

The theatre production of The Da Vinci Code is coming to Newcastle (Credit: Johan Persson)

The Da Vinci Code Newcastle 2022: how to get tickets for theatre show

Matthew Horne is star of the show (Image: Manuel Harlan)

Gavin & Stacey star coming to Newcastle with new play

The Lost Happy Endings is coming to the Theatre Royal (Image: Brian Hartley)

‘I’m a Byker girl’: Dancer goes from war-torn Angola to Theatre Royal

Picture of sparkling wine being poured

The Addams Family and a Valentine’s tour - Newcastle’s What’s On Guide

Full Christmas festivities are returning to Newcastle this year.

Christmas 2021: Festive family events across Newcastle

Newcastle's Theatre Royal will welcome back panto crowds this winter.

Newcastle Pantomimes 2021: Where can I see a panto show in and around Newcastle ...
Panto season is nearly upon us, but which shows are happening in the North East this Christmas?

Paul Chowdhry is coming to Newcastle

Q&A: Paul Chowdhry prepares to bring stand up tour to Newcastle

Fireman Sam is coming to Newcastle (Image: @TheatreRoyalNew Twitter)

Live Fireman Sam experience to come to Newcastle next year

Jeff Garlin's UK tour will stop by in Whitley Bay in June.

US comedian Jeff Garlin announces tour date at Whitley Bay's Playhouse Theatre

Metro are backing the return of theatres (Image: Shutterstock)

Metro giving free rides to theatre goers to back return of industry

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