North East

Review: Alfie Joey’s Chat Show Thing – Newcastle Stand

Review: Alfie Joey’s Chat Show Thing – Newcastle Stand

Alfie Joey took over hosting duties from the normally eponymous Steffen Peddie - who is in pre-production for the second series of Hebburn - for an entertaining evening of songs, jokes, and backstage gossip at The Stand.…

CD review: Pete Scott – Songs to Sing & Jokes to Tell

CD review: Pete Scott – Songs to Sing & Jokes to Tell

Pete Scott’s latest album – a comedy album no less - tells tales rooted in the culture & identity of the North East. …

Review: Barbara Nice, Sean Turner, Bethany Black, Nathan Caton & Dave Johns – Newcastle Stand

Review: Barbara Nice, Sean Turner, Bethany Black, Nathan Caton & Dave Johns – Newcastle Stand

Tonight's show at The Stand was a stark reminder that so many factors can determine a gig’s success.…

Review: Lost Voice Guy: Voice of Choice – The Cluny 2, Newcastle

Review: Lost Voice Guy: Voice of Choice – The Cluny 2, Newcastle

Based on this outstanding performance, Lost Voice Guy is set to be one of the highlights of this year's Fringe.…

Review: Sod The Tories (And Have A Nice Week) – Newcastle Stand

Review: Sod The Tories (And Have A Nice Week) – Newcastle Stand

Sod the Tories, the topical panel show which debuted at the Newcastle Stand last month, returned on Monday in a tighter, more confident form.…

Review: Reginald D. Hunter: In the Midst of Crackers – Mill Volvo Tyne Theatre, Newcastle

Review: Reginald D. Hunter: In the Midst of Crackers – Mill Volvo Tyne Theatre, Newcastle

The inimitable figure of Reginald D Hunter swaggers onto the stage, and it is clear from the get-go that he has a lot to get off his chest.…

Review: Sean Lock: Purple Van Man – Newcastle City Hall

Review: Sean Lock: Purple Van Man – Newcastle City Hall

It is hard to imagine that there will be any punters leaving disappointed tonight, as Sean Lock caters for all tastes.…

Review: Daniel Kitson: After The Beginning, Before The End – Gala Theatre, Durham

Review: Daniel Kitson: After The Beginning, Before The End – Gala Theatre, Durham

Somewhere between stand-up and storytelling, After The Beginning, Before The End is a scripted stream of consciousness, exploring notions of reality, memory and identity - with some excellent phrasemaking along the way.…

Review: Return of the Lumberjacks – Gala Theatre, Durham

Review: Return of the Lumberjacks – Gala Theatre, Durham

Giggle Beats gave Return of the Lumberjacks five stars at the 2012 Edinburgh Fringe – and given time to breathe it only gets better.…

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