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What’s on in the North East this November
A ground-breaking photography exhibition, spicy street food, odes to Bowie, a curious arts festival, Mr 50 Cent himself and the start of the Christmas light trails – November is poppin’.
MUSIC
50 Cent
18th November
Utilita Arena, Newcastle upon Tyne
Emmy and Grammy award-winning rap legend Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson stops off in Newcastle this month during his global tour in celebration of the 20th anniversary of his game-changing debut album, Get Rich or Die Tryin’.
Tickets: from £108.15
The Belgrave House Band: David Bowie’s Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars
18th November
Maltings, Berwick upon Tweed
Ziggy Stardust holds its place as one of the most impactful albums of all time. Intrepid and impulsive, Bowie’s androgynous alien alter-ego has touched millions of hearts around the world. Join The Belgrave House Band as they celebrate this magnificent musical achievement at the Maltings this month.
Tickets: from £18.00
The Orielles
24th November
Pop Recs, Sunderland
Since forming in Halifax over a decade ago, The Orielles have journeyed from lo-fi DIY indie origins to inspired avant-pop. They hit the stage at Sunderland’s Pop Recs in support of their new album, Tableau.
Tickets: from £16.50
THEATRE
Calendar Girls – The Musical
21st – 25th November
Darlington Hippodrome
Bill Kenwright brings another brand new production to Darlington, written by Gary Barlow and Tim Firth, that reimagines the classic story of the Calendar Girls. Following the death of a much-loved husband, a group of ordinary women in a small Yorkshire Women’s Institute are prompted to do an extraordinary thing…
Tickets: from £18.50
Sister Act
27 November – 2nd December
Sunderland Empire
All our prayers have been answered, as our favourite nun on the run – Deloris van Cartier – comes to Sunderland’s stage direct from London. Featuring an original score inspired by Motown, soul and disco, this musical is sent from above.
Tickets: from £13.00
Gosforth Civic Theatre Is Curious
30th November
Gosforth Civic Theatre, Newcastle upon Tyne
Be among the first to experience brand new works in development by LGBTQIA+ artists based across the North East. Enjoy a night of fascinating performances, be curious for the night and help raise vital funds to support Curious Arts.
Tickets: £12.00
COMEDY
Bridget Christie
15th November
Northern Stage, Newcastle upon Tyne
Bridget Christie is hot, but not in a good way. The 51-year-old, critically acclaimed stand up leaks blood, sweats, and can’t ride the motorbike she bought to combat her mid-life crisis because of early osteoarthritis in her hips. It’s a menopause laugh-a-minute with a confused, furious, sweaty lady who is annoyed by everything.
Tickets: from £24.00
Ross Noble
16th – 18th November
O2 City Hall, Newcastle upon Tyne
Jibber Jabber Jamboree marks Ross Noble’s 21st solo stand-up tour. To celebrate, he invites you to join him for an evening of the sort of inspired nonsense that has cemented his place as the supreme master of stream-of-conscious, freewheeling stand up.
Tickets: from £24.00
Angela Barnes
29th November
Queens Hall Arts Centre, Hexham
Angela Barnes (Mock The Week, Live at the Apollo, 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown) has good intentions. But trying to live your best life, as it turns out, is really bloody hard. Stand-up, stories and jokes from “a gloriously down-to-earth, straight-talking and extremely funny comic” The Guardian.
Tickets: from £17.00
ARTS & EXHIBITIONS
Glass World
Until 10th March
National Glass Centre, Sunderland
In recent years, the National Glass Centre has developed a permanent collection that includes work by artists from 30 different countries. This exhibition presents a wide selection of the works held in this collection and celebrates the international reach of artists working in glass now and throughout history.
Tickets: Free
Electrik Sheep x Baltic Takeover
10th – 12th November
BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art, Newcastle upon Tyne
Newcastle’s original cult store and gallery – who has shown the likes of Banksy and Faile – is back with a limited takeover of the Baltic. Electrik Sheep are transforming the old flour mill into a world of street art, where you can explore original artwork and exclusive merch from 30 street artists.
Tickets: Free
Yevonde: Life and Colour
11th November – 20th April
Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle upon Tyne
This new exhibition is the largest showcase of work by trailblazing British photographer, Yevonde Middleton, who spearheaded the use of colour photography in the 1930s – capturing famous faces like George Bernard Shaw, Vivien Leigh and Princess Alexandra.
Tickets: £8.00
EVENTS
Argie Bhaji
10th – 11th November
Wylam Brewery, Newcastle upon Tyne
Bombay Nights, the ultimate curry battle, returns. As winter beckons, it’s time to spice up our lives with a wonderful, wicked gathering of South Asian vendors battling it out to win your hearts, stomachs and votes.
Tickets: Free
Newcastle Christmas Light Switch On
14th November
Grey Street, Newcastle upon Tyne
The much-loved traditional festive curtain-raiser returns, as Metro Radio’s breakfast show hosts, Steve and Karen, once again lead this fun-filled evening of songs, games and live music as Newcastle’s city centre Christmas light display is officially switched on. The city’s Christmas market also returns later that same week.
Tickets: Free
AGLOW
22nd November – 31st December
Auckland Castle, Bishop Auckland
AGLOW promises to be one of the most spectacular Christmas light trails in the North East, with 17 illuminations and some of the largest light installations in the country bringing the night sky to life above the historic Auckland Castle.
Tickets: from £19.50
For more events, check out our What’s On calendar
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