John-Paul Stephenson

Lit & Phil holds comedy fundraiser

Lit & Phil holds comedy fundraiser

The Lit & Phil, Newcastle’s independent library, is holding a fundraising event at The Stand on Monday.

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Doctor Who and my wife – with hilarious consequences

Doctor Who and my wife – with hilarious consequences

A Doctor Who fan who made his wife watch every episode of the series will publish a humourous account of the project as a book in November.

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Auf Wiedersehen, Pet convention: fans celebrate show’s anniversary without Jimmy Nail

Auf Wiedersehen, Pet convention: fans celebrate show’s anniversary without Jimmy Nail

The Auf Wiedersehen, Pet fan convention wrapped up on Tyneside yesterday, celebrating the 30th anniversary of the cult comedy drama. Here’s our report on the weekend.

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Auf Wiedersehen, Pet convention: Stars appear at St. James’ Park

Auf Wiedersehen, Pet convention: Stars appear at St. James’ Park

Stars of Auf Wiedersehen, Pet were greeted with cheers as they made a guest appearance on the pitch today at Newcastle United’s St James’ Park.

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Standing up for international peace

Standing up for international peace

Comedians in Newcastle, Manchester and Leeds are performing today in support of the United Nations’ International Day of Peace. Northern comedy clubs are joining over 50 comedy venues across the globe to support ‘Stand-Up For International Peace’, part of the UN’s International Day of Peace, which is celebrated every year on 21 September. Brendon Burns […]

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Review: Wet House – Live Theatre, Newcastle

Review: Wet House – Live Theatre, Newcastle

Paddy Campbell’s debut full-length play at the Live Theatre is “excessively brilliant”.

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Review: Our Day Out – People’s Theatre, Newcastle

Review: Our Day Out – People’s Theatre, Newcastle

The Young People’s Theatre, of which Ross Noble was once a member, show off their amazing talents in their version of Willy Russell’s play Our Day Out.

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Wet House continues Live Theatre’s birthday celebrations

Wet House continues Live Theatre’s birthday celebrations

Paddy Campbell’s debut full-length play about his experiences of working in a ‘wet house’, continues Live Theatre’s 40th anniversary celebrations.

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