FOR MUSIC…
6 APRIL
Jazz pianist Bill Laurence, three times Grammy winning, world-renowned multi-instrumentalist, composer and producer, dubbed a ‘jazz maestro’ by The Guardian, comes to the Sage Gateshead stage this week. Laurence is also a member of Snarky Puppy. Don’t miss out on an evening of magnificent musicianship.
FOR FAMILY…
6 – 8 APRIL
The cricket frenzy starts now. ICC Cricket World Cup Trophy Tour hits Durham ahead of the tournament opener at The Oval for England v South Africa. The trophy will visit Castle Cricket Club at Raby Castle, Durham University rowing, Durham Cathedral, Beamish and Durham County Cricket Club in Chester-le-Street – making its tour in an all-electric Nissan Leaf.
FOR FOOD…
2 APRIL
Experience the best of British spring blooms – including tulips grown in Northumberland – with a glass of fizz, creative demonstrations and a three-course lunch at Blackfriars. Round up the girls for Ladies Lunch Club and mark the start of the new season with this magical, spring-fuelled event in Newcastle.
FOR THEATRE…
4 APRIL
Cilla and The Shades of the 60s comes to Yarm’s Princess Alexandra Auditorium this Thursday. Expect a stylish celebration of the life and music of the legendary Cilla Black – as well as a selection of her most well-known contemporaries. The show takes audiences on a rollercoaster journey through many of the greatest pop songs of the 60s including Cilla’s own chart toppers ‘Anyone Who Had A Heart’ and ‘You’re My World’. Don’t miss this musical spectacular!
FOR SHOPPING…
6 APRIL
Spend the first Saturday of the month soaking up the atmosphere at Stokesley Farmers’ Market. This pop-up shopping day out is the place to be in North Yorkshire to grab the finest seasonal goodies. What a way to start April – spring cleaning the cupboards with local treats from across North Yorkshire and beyond.
