Set during the Thatcherite 1980s, ‘Sucker Punch’ is the smart, boxing infused drama that has been winning glittering reviews wherever it has played. It’s in Sunderland this June. “The packed house was spellbound”, “Never a dull moment”, “a visual knockout…

‘Modest’ is the drag king cabaret that was inspired by the much feted 19th century artist Elizabeth Thompson. If you’re looking to be enormously entertained then roll-up, roll-up. Using music, comedy and drag ‘Modest’ tells the story of Elizabeth Thompson…

‘Heathers’, the film, is the fabulously cynical and intelligent satire noted for it deliciously witty dialogue. ‘Heathers: The Musical’ is all those things with, yep, added songs. There have been plenty of popular films that have translated to stage, ofte…

‘Father Unknown’ is a new play exploring young fatherhood, and it’s coming to Gala Theatre in Durham and Northern Stage in Newcastle. ‘Father Unknown’ tells the story of Alfie who finds out he’s going to be a dad during GCSE Geography. Alfie’s life has ma…

‘Requiem for a Fading World’ is an extraordinary work coming to Sage Gateshead that tells a fantastical, post-apocalyptic tale for modern times. You can tell that this show has got plenty of oomph behind it simply by checking out the talent that has come …

The premiere of ‘A Street Like This’ – an exhilarating slice of musical theatre – is taking place in Sunderland this June. This production is packing pedigree wherever you look. For a kick-off it’s been put together by Unfolding Theatre, one of the region…

‘I, Daniel Blake’, the stage play, is premiering at Northern Stage this May. Ken Loach’s 2016 film ‘I, Daniel Blake’, which detailed a 59-year-old carpenter’s fight against bureaucratic forces as he tried to get himself back on his feet after surviving a …

Degna Stone is one of the most exciting writers working in the north-east and their new work ‘The Lies’ is premiering at Alphabetti Theatre this May. Leah is a bad mother. That’s what she believes, anyway. But now the kids are all grown up, Leah is trying…

Dance City have got a fabulous double bill coming up in June by two of the world’s most feted female choreographers, both of whom have won rare praise for their ability to tackle contemporary issues. Aussie Penny Chivas (pictured) has won huge acclaim for…