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The Bridges Shopping Centre in Sunderland has welcomed several new shops and stalls just in time for the Christmas rush. Since changing ownership in 2024, The Bridges has been getting a steady makeover. Under Evolve Estates, several units have been refreshed and new retailers have opened their doors, giving the centre a livelier feel heading […]
The Empire Theatre presents Fiddler on the Roof, based on the stories of Sholem Aleichem and featuring the celebrated music by Jerry Bock and renowned lyrics from Sheldon Harnick. The play is a retelling of the story that has been seen many times, both on the silver screen and on stages across the world. It […]
The iconic lights festival Lumiere is set to end this year. Making its debut in 2009 under the stewardship of London-based creative company Artichoke, the festival has welcomed more than 1.3 million visitors since it began. According to Helen Marriage, artistic director and CEO of public art producers Artichoke, told Radio Newcastle the event was […]
Kinky Boots, the Olivier and Tony Award-winning stage musical, is strutting its way into Sunderland Empire. With a score from pop icon Cyndi Lauper, the musical is an adaptation of the 2005 film of the same name, which is itself based on a true story. The Golden Globe-nominated film starred Chiwetel Ejiofor as Lola, with […]
Kneecap have fast become known as a group of outspoken Irish lads who use rap as a form of punk to spread awareness of the Irish language and to fight for the oppressed in society, and so it is no surprise that their recent gig at the O2 City Hall in Newcastle was full of […]
Sunderland pianists are set to attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the longest piano relay. The Sunderland Music, Arts and Culture Trust has partnered with Sunderland Music City, inviting musicians from all over the city to take part. The event will take place at The Fire Station in the city centre. […]
Teesside Airport is set to open up more flights to Alicante, Spain, running from March until October next year. During this period four Ryanair flights to the destination will depart rather than the usual three – taking off on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays. The airport runs flights to Alicante and Malaga all year round, […]
A book club has launched in Sunderland, celebrating girlie energy while encouraging a love of reading. Girlie Book Club is held at Port Independent in Sunderland city centre on the last Sunday of every month. The first meeting took place on Sunday 28th September from 12–2pm. The club is hosted by Jess, an avid reader, […]
Sunderland’s brand-new 10k race is set to be held in Roker on Sunday, November 23. The run is being brought to the beachfront by events organiser RunThrough, in support of the charity Children’s Cancer North. November’s 10k will be RunThrough’s first ever event in Sunderland, with the course starting at the iconic Roker beach, […]
Tyne and Wear is full of Christmas wreath making classes this year, and they’re all happening soon to ensure you learn well before Christmas comes! Green Fingers Garden Centre, South Shields When: November 15, 16, 22, 23, 29 and 30, on each of these days the classes are either 10am to 12pm or 2pm to […]
