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Matilda The Musical is set to hit the Empire stage for the second time from 11 – 28 February as it celebrates 15 years on the stage. The Royal Shakespeare Company’s beloved stage version of Roald Dahl’s children’s book, Matilda The Musical, with music and lyrics written by the brilliant Tim Minchin, will be returning […]
Richard O’Briens legendary rock ‘n’ roll musical The Rocky Horror Show visits the Sunderland Empire this week and is running from the 19th to 23rd January. The show was first seen on the London stage in 1973 and its fan base has grown massively since. It includes some iconic tracks including: Time Warp, Sweet Transvestite, […]
Newcastle-based band, The Pale White, have just announced a UK-wide tour for 2026. The venues span from Edinburgh to London, ending with a final wrap-up in Newcastle. The alt-rock band, currently consisting of brothers Adam and Jack Hope, originated in Wallsend and has been actively gigging since 2016. They have been from success to success […]
Rugby culture has become so well-known across the world as loyalty and sportsmanship takes over the core values of the sport, on the pitch and off. We talk to Sunderland University Rugby team’s Jonathan Derby who talks about his experience playing for the team and how it has been important to him during his first […]
Roker Records, located on Fulwell Rd in Sunderland, has been open for little over a month and has already become a hotspot for vinyl collectors in the North East. I spoke to shop owner Iain Wakefield about opening his own shop, and turning his longstanding love for vinyl records into business. Roker Records is open […]
From walks along the coast to woodland trails, the North East offers a wide-ranging selection of routes that nature lovers or those in search of knowledge of regional history can pursue. This list displays the best of these walks, stretching from Northumberland down to Durham. CRAGSIDE Surrounding an incredible Victorian country house, Cragside’s extensive gardens […]
Cleveland Hedgehog Preservation Society is asking the public to help hedgehogs in need. Tonya Booth, who works for the charity, had 33 hedgehogs under her care a couple of weeks ago. She said: “The weather plays an important part for the hedgehogs” and that “this is why we ask people to put water out.” In […]
Meet Joe McCarron, a student from Newcastle University who is on a mission to get more young people talking about politics. On his TikTok page (@jmccarron), Joe breaks down current political issues with a mix of honesty and humour, hoping to make them feel more relatable. When we sat down to chat, he explained how […]
Peter Dillon’s bar on 36th Street in New York City has become a match-day home for Newcastle United fans, bringing together a mix of Americans and visiting Geordies who watch games, recreate the St James’ Park atmosphere, and often form friendships for life — all from thousands of miles away. Justin, whose mother is from […]
With the festive season upon us, Panto returns to Sunderland! With Sleeping Beauty calling the Empire Theatre home from the 12th of December 2025 to the 4th January 2026. A wacky and whimsical Panto retelling of the classic fairytale, following the story of Princess Rose, who is cursed by the evil fairy Carabosse, to perish […]
