FOR MUSIC…
12 MAY
70s soul band, Shalamar, arrive at Newcastle’s City Hall this week, ready to spoil audiences with their unique style, energy, passion and sound that have commanded dance floors all over the world. Get ready to boogie to the band’s massive chart hits, from I Can Make You Feel Good, to the iconic A Night To Remember. With over 25 million record sales under their belts, original members Howard Hewett and Jeffrey Daniel, along with the newest member, Carolyn Griffey, promise to treat fans to a dynamic blend of funky feel-good music.
FOR FAMILY…
1 MAY – 14 JUNE
Bowes Museum is one of four venues in the UK (and the only one in the north) to stage Queen Victoria in Paris, an exhibition of watercolours commissioned by Queen Victoria as a souvenir of her momentous 100-day state visit to Paris in August 1855. Loaned by Her Majesty The Queen from the royal collection, the paintings provide a fascinating insight into the legacy, opulence and pageantry surrounding the momentous trip. A great family day our this week!
FOR FOOD…
12 MAY
Celebrate Bond-style at Rockliffe Hall this Saturday. This evening packed with glitz and glamour will include a red carpet arrival followed by the ultimate sophisticated cocktail ‘shaken not stirred’ as you enter the Rockliffe Suite. A delicious two-course dinner will follow before you try your luck in the casino and strut your stuff on the dance floor to a sensational Shirley Bassey tribute act. Tux at the ready…
FOR THEATRE…
8 MAY – 2 JUNE
The Royal Shakespeare Company’s Matilda The Musical arrives at Sunderland Empire this week, inspired by the beloved book from the incomparable Roald Dahl. Winner of over 85 international awards, including 16 Best Musical, the show tells the tale of a young, smart bookworm who, with the help of one kind teacher, overcomes obstacles caused by her wicked headmistress and adopted family. A must-see for families.
FOR SHOPPING…
12 MAY
Spend Saturday soaking up the seaside delights of Saltburn Farmers’ Market. Bringing the North East and North Yorkshire’s finest independent food suppliers together in the heart of the town, it’s the go-to event for all things local and delicious. Visitors will find stall after stall bursting with the best local food, drink and artworks – all in the stunning setting of the Saltburn seaside. It’s a fantastic, family day out, particularly for foodies. Go here with the intention of filling your baskets with tonnes of the good stuff!
