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.
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.
FIND OUT MOREMaximo 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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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.
FIND OUT MOREA 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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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.
FIND OUT MOREStories 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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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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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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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.
FIND OUT MOREThe 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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