John-Paul Stephenson

Interview: Steve Nallon #3 – ‘Have you ever met a northern woman?’

Interview: Steve Nallon #3 – ‘Have you ever met a northern woman?’

In this third and final part, Steve brings the themes together to discuss Les, modern comedy and… political correctness.

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Interview: Gyles Brandreth

Interview: Gyles Brandreth

For almost two decades, Gyles Brandreth has been searching for the secrets of happiness.

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Mark Steel performs at Newcastle Halloween anti-austerity fundraiser

Mark Steel performs at Newcastle Halloween anti-austerity fundraiser

Mark Steel is to perform in Newcastle on Halloween to raise funds for The People’s Assembly.

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Elementary, my dear Pasquale

Elementary, my dear Pasquale

Joe Pasquale is touring the UK with a comedy adaptation of Conan Doyle’s The Hound of the Baskervilles.

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Review: Dancing at Lughnasa – People’s Theatre, Newcastle

Review: Dancing at Lughnasa – People’s Theatre, Newcastle

The People’s Theatre pull off a convincing production of Brian Friel’s Dancing at Lughnasa.

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Preview: Dancing at Lughnasa – People’s Theatre, Newcastle

Preview: Dancing at Lughnasa – People’s Theatre, Newcastle

Newcastle’s People’s Theatre continues its Autumn programme with a production of Brian Friel’s Olivier and Tony award-winning comedy play Dancing at Lughnasa, which opens tonight.

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Review: Impro Comedy All Stars – Baltic Square, Gateshead Quays

Review: Impro Comedy All Stars – Baltic Square, Gateshead Quays

Seasoned improv performers Andy Smart, Steve Frost, Steve Steen, Marcus Brigstocke and Dave Johns treat us to that rare phenomenon: a late night comedy show that isn’t full of knob jokes.

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Review: Marmaduke Spatula’s F**kin Spectacular Cabaret of Sunshine Show – Baltic Square, Gateshead Quays

Review: Marmaduke Spatula’s F**kin Spectacular Cabaret of Sunshine Show – Baltic Square, Gateshead Quays

Marmaduke Spatula, otherwise known as Seymour Mace, is basically the bastard lovechild of Vic, Bob, and Harry Hill.

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