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What’s on in the North East in October 2022

There are some scarily good events in Newcastle, Sunderland, Durham and Northumberland this spooky season.

Written by Becky Hardy
Published 30.09.2022

MUSIC

 

Let’s Eat Grandma

7.30pm, 13th October

The Cluny, Newcastle upon Tyne

Let’s Eat Grandma’s second album, I’m All Ears, earned them Album of the Year at the Q Awards, a seemingly never-ending tour and a life-chaning set at Coachella. Now they’re back with their next instalment – Two Ribbons.

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Maximo Park

7pm, 14th October

O2 City Hall, Newcastle upon Tyne

Geordie band Maximo Park return to their roots for this performance – set to be a special one, amalgamating all seven of their studio albums into one set.

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London Film Music Orchestra: A Tribute To Hans Zimmer & John Williams By Moonlight

7pm, 16th October

Tyne Theatre & Opera House, Newcastle upon Tyne

Cinema’s most magical music will be performed by the London Film Music Chamber Orchestra under the light of a giant moon this month. You can expect music from E.T., Harry Potter, Gladiator, The Dark Knight andPirates of the Caribbean, amongst many others.

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THEATRE

 

Reasons You Should(n’t) Love Me

7.30pm, 12th October

Arts Centre Washington

Juno was born with spina bifida and is now clumsily navigating her 20s amidst street healers, love, loneliness and the feeling of being an unfinished project.

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A Doll’s House

7.30pm, 15th October

Gosforth Civic Theatre, Newcastle upon Tyne

The award-winning, Durham-based Elysium Theatre Company brings Henrik Ibsen’s landmark drama about marriage, love and the need to be true to yourself to the North East in a sensational new production.

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The Book of Mormon

18th – 29th October

Sunderland Empire

This outrageous musical comedy from the creators of South Park, Avenue Q and Frozen, follows the misadventures of a mismatched pair of missionaries. Think laugh-out-loud funny with insanely catchy music.

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ART

 

Millie Suu-Kyi presents Belonging(s)

Until 23rd October

The Biscuit Factory, Newcastle upon Tyne

Possessions are our way of showing the world what is important to us. And it’s a relationship that fascinates The Biscuit Factory’s newest solo exhibitor, Millie Suu-Kyi.

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Stories of Service: Tyneside’s Home Front during the Second World War

Until 30th October

The Discovery Museum, Newcastle upon Tyne

In this new exhibition, the Discovery Museum shares recently uncovered stories of Tyneside women alongside stories of people who came to Tyneside from the African and Caribbean diaspora during the Second World War.

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Andy Lovell

Until 30th October

The Old School Gallery, Alnmouth

His book covers for Faber & Faber and Penguin is what makes Andy Lovell’s work highly collectable, but this exhibition of screen-prints inspired by the Northumberland coastline is exquisite.

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DANCE

 

Sleeping Beauty

7.30pm, 8th October

Middlesbrough Theatre

The classic story of love, innocence, mystery and magic set to Tchaikovsky’s sublime score comes to Middlesbrough, thanks to Crown Ballet. The show marks the company’s UK premiere.

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The Little Mermaid

25th – 29th October

Theatre Royal, Newcastle upon Tyne

Northern Ballet makes a highly anticipated return to Newcastle this month, bringing Hans Christian Andersen’s classic fairy tale – about a mermaid willing to give up everything for love – to the stage in dazzling fashion.

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COMEDY

 

Dara O’Briain: So, Where Were We?

6th – 7th October

O2 City Hall, Newcastle upon Tyne

Having made a name for himself as one of the most recognisable faces on British TV by hosting shows like Mock The Week, Dara now returns to doing what he does best – live comedy.

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Harry Hill: Pedigree Fun!

7.30pm, 14th October

Tyne Theatre & Opera House, Newcastle upon Tyne

Harry is back on stage in an all-singing, all-dancing one-man spectacular – and promises to introduce you to his new baby elephant, Sarah.

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EVENTS

 

The Bright Ideas Gathering

2nd October

Durham Gala Theatre

The team behind Thinking Digital and TEDxNewcastle present The Bright Ideas Gathering: a day of wonder, curiosity, inspiration and 12 impressive speakers comprising thought leaders, innovators and influencers shaping our world right now.

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Psycho Path presents Fear Ground and Family Fright Fest

Until 31st October

Lintz Hall Farm, Burnopfield

Spoiler alert – Psycho Path is only for the brave. With scares fit for a slasher film, the North East’s largest scream park counts a freaky fairground and haunted pirate ship among its attractions this year. But for kids of all ages, the Family Fright Fest has plenty of Halloween-themed fun and games to enjoy.

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The Rocky Horror Picture Show – Film Screening and DJs

8pm, 31st October

The Cluny, Newcastle upon Tyne

Let’s do the Time Warp again! You all know the drill by now – fancy dress and singalong is compulsory, (and any Sweet Transvestites always get bonus points).

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