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What’s on in the North East this weekend

A spring craft fair, a popular ballet and the debut UK tour of a promising stand-up… here are 3 North East events you don’t want to miss.

Written by Becky Hardy
Published 12.04.2023

CRAFT FAIR

10am – 5pm, Saturday 15th April

National Glass Centre, Sunderland  

We love a good craft fair, especially one that spotlights the talents of local creatives from across the North East – which is exactly what’s promised at the National Glass Centre this weekend.

Browse stalls brimming with beautiful, handmade crafts from regional makers and treat yourself to something special you know you won’t find anywhere else.

Tickets: Free 

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NICK MOHAMMED

8pm, Saturday 15th April

Durham Gala Theatre

Emmy Award-nominee and Ted Lasso star Nick Mohammed takes to the Durham Gala stage this weekend with his critically acclaimed alter-ego, Mr Swallow.

On this, his first ever UK tour, expect noise, maths, magic and a whole lot of Les Mis

Tickets: from £20.00

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UGLY DUCKLING

From 2pm, Sunday 16th – Monday 17th April

The Maltings, Berwick

Introduce your little ones to live ballet with this charming retelling of Hans Christian Andersen’s popular fairy tale.

Ugly Duckling is lonely and fed-up, ignored by those around her who think she is too ugly to fit in. Follow the duckling on her journey as she overcomes her troubles and realises that she was beautiful all along…

Tickets: from £8.00

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