What’s on in the North East in November 2022

Sea Girls

7pm, 20^th November

The Middlesbrough Empire

Four-piece pop-rock outfit Sea Girls have spent their summer playing festivals like Glastonbury and Benicassim, but now they’re out on their road again in their own right. Expect wall-to-wall bangers.

Westlife

25^th – 26^th November

Utilita Arena, Newcastle upon Tyne

Channelling ultimate boyband vibes, the UK’s biggest-selling album group of the 21^st century are enjoying nothing short of a sensational return to music. Get ready to belt out all Westlife’s greatest hits – ‘Swear It Again’, ‘Flying Without Wings’, ‘World of our Own’ – as well as fresh pop anthems from their new album Wild Dreams.

White Christmas

28^th November – 3^rd December

Sunderland Empire

This modern adaptation of Irving Berlin’s classic rom-com musical stars The Wanted’s Jay McGuinness alongside Dan Burton as all-singing, all-dancing veterans Bob and Phil, who fall for the Haynes sisters and create an epic festive show for a very special Vermont lodge owner.

Cinderella

29^th November – 15^th January

Theatre Royal, Newcastle

It’s that time of year again (oh, yes it is!) – Christmas panto season is upon us and Newcastle’s Theatre Royal promises one of the best. Expect enchantment, laugh-out-loud jokes and even some street dancing from BGT finalists Flawless.

School Prints Revisited

Until 20^th January, 2023

Old School Gallery, Alnmouth

The School Prints are beautiful, hand-drawn colour lithographs that were published in the 1940s and became known for their display of post-war optimism and cheeriness. Admire the original prints on display along with a modern interpretation at the Old School Gallery.

‘Lucie Rie: The Adventure Of Pottery’

Until 12^th February, 2023

MIMA, Middlesbrough

20^th century ceramicist Lucie Rie created a career for herself as an independent female potter in an industry which was then dominated by men. In this exhibition, you can see more than 100 of her pieces and gain insight into her ground-breaking practice across six decades.

COMEDY

Sarah Millican

8pm, 24^th November

Tyne Theatre & Opera House, Newcastle upon Tyne

In this, Sarah Millican’s sixth international tour, you’ll learn what happens when your mouth seals shut, how to throw poo over a wall, trying to lose weight but only losing the tip of your finger, a surprisingly funny smear test and how truly awful a flotation tank can be.

Justin Moorhouse

8pm 3^rd December

Alnwick Playhouse

Justin’s new show may contain yoga, getting older, Madonna, shoplifters, Labradoodles, middle-aged cyclists, the menopause, hating football fans but loving football, not drinking, funerals, Captain Tom, self-improvement, ruining a sexual position and electric car charging spots used by doggers.

Christmas Craft Fair

10am, 26^th November

National Glass Centre, Sunderland

There’s nothing that puts you in the festive spirit quicker than a Christmas fair. Visit this one at the National Glass Centre to see handmade crafts from local and regional makers.

Festive Beauty Masterclass

3pm, 27^th November

Gino D’Acampo, Newcastle

Join The Beauty Box Studio for a festive makeup masterclass to get you ready for Christmas party season. Watch a 90-minute makeup demo by the experts followed by a Q&A… all while enjoying bottomless bucks fizz, tasty seasonal canapés and a beauty goody bag to take home.