Ever wondered who lives in those green metal boxes you see on the street? Alphabetti’s exciting looking offering for December was put together by their award-winning artistic director Ali Pritchard, and it’s a fantastical family adventure, which also feat…

‘Tin Man’ – from the highly esteemed Joss Arnott Dance – is a truly magical retelling of a classic story, and it’s coming to Dance City this December. It doesn’t feel like Christmas to me unless I’ve spent some quality time with the Tin Man and chums. But…

Northern Stage’s adaptation of ‘The Sorcerer’s Apprentice’ is packing all kinds of tricks up its sleeve... Set in the streets of Newcastle – but not quite Newcastle as we know it – this family favourite is a revamp of last year’s show and packing even mor…

If you’re looking for a theatrical hit this December, that doesn’t involve fellas in bloomers getting pies in the face, then Live Theatre have the very excellent ‘Wishes On The Wind’. “We would do this thing on New Year’s Day. Whisper a wish into the wind…

The Gala in Durham pulls out every stop going when it comes to their annual panto, and this year’s offering, ‘Sleeping Beauty’, is a real riot of fun (which is my favourite kind of riot). Does actor Steve Byron bring real gravitas to this production? He’s…

There’s oodles of good stuff going on at Utilita Arena Newcastle over the next few months (and if you’re stuck for gift ideas this year, then event tickets always do the trick in my experience…). There are plenty of pantos taking place this December, but …

Tinker Bell, The Lost Boys, Mr Smee and all your other faves will be having a whale of a time at the Royalty Theatre this December when ‘Peter Pan’ swings into action. Tis the season to be jolly – jolly sick of all the rubbish that’s on TV, that is. No – …