FOR MUSIC…
20 JULY
The Americana music feast that is SummerTyne brings a dazzling line-up to Sage Gateshead this week. An electric mix of legendary Americana heavyweights, cross-over artists and breakthrough talent from both sides of the Atlantic. Graham Nash opens proceedings joined by multi-GRAMMY award-winning Shawn Colvin. A must for all music fans, bringing together established and new artists from America, Australia and the UK.
FOR FAMILY…
22 JULY
We’re flying back over to the glorious Greek island of love this weekend as Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again arrives back on our cinema screens. See the sparkling new musical at Tyneside Cinema this Sunday, followed by a delicious afternoon tea with all the trimmings. What a way to share the ABBA love!
FOR FOOD & DRINK…
19 JULY
Jazz up your Thursday night with an evening of live music at Stokesley’s newest bar and coffee shop, TRU:VAI. This funky family-run spot will be playing host to jazz musicians while guests get that almost-weekend-feeling, take a break and enjoy delicious tipples from 8pm.
FOR THEATRE…
17 – 21 JULY
Dusty Springfield is a woman of musical legend. Iconic hair, staggering voice and life story worthy of a musical – ta dah! Dusty the Musical comes to Theatre Royal this week with a songbook that is memorable, resonant – and pretty much timeless. Dusty features many of the singer’s soulful hits including I Only Want to Be With You, Son of a Preacher Man and You Don’t Have to Say You Love Me. Katherine Kingsley plays the title role and see actor, comedian and presenter Rufus Hound as Dusty’s manager, Billings.
FOR SHOPPING…
20 JULY
Durham’s Full Moon Market from 4pm brings some of the finest street food chefs from across the North East into the heart of Durham for an evening market with an inimitable atmosphere and live music. A unique opportunity to browse, shop and be inspired as day turns to night this Friday.
