FOR MUSIC
15 – 26 OCTOBER
Motown the Musical is Sunderland Empire’s biggie this October. The sensational West End musical is packed with more than 50 power tunes from Berry Gordy’s legendary record label, which went on to churn out hits from Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross, Marvin Gaye and more. Shimmy on down and get lost in the music!
FOR FAMILY
THROUGHOUT OCTOBER
First Lady (Pat Nixon), 1967-72 from the series: House Beautiful: Bringing the WarHome© Martha Rosler. Image courtesy: the artist, and Galerie Nagel DraxlerBerlin/ Cologne
Be inspired by interiors this October as The Enchanted Interior exhibition opens at the Laing Art Gallery in Newcastle. The works explore the sinister implications of a popular theme in nineteenth-century painting: the depiction of the interior as a ‘gilded cage’ in which women are pictured as ornamental objects. A must for those looking for a bit of inspiring autumn culture in the North East.
FOR FOOD AND DRINK
17 OCTOBER
Head to the Bay Horse in Hurworth this Thursday for ‘An Evening with Sir Ian Botham’. Spend the evening in the company of the iconic British cricketer and commentator as you enjoy a delicious five-course tasting dinner paired with beautiful Botham wines.
FOR THEATRE
14 – 19 OCTOBER
The smash hit musical, We Will Rock You, returns to the North East this week for a six-day run at Newcastle’s Theatre Royal. Bringing you 24 of Queen’s biggest hits, this phenomenal production is guaranteed to be a mind-blowing show from start to finish. Almost as legendary as Queen, We Will Rock You is not to be missed.
FOR SHOPPING
20 OCTOBER
Fill your fall cupboards this weekend with a trip to Wynyard Hall’s Northern Dales Farmers’ Market. Shop here for seasonal specials and a scrumptious selection of delicious goodies from local suppliers. Stock up on flavoursome flapjacks, freshly baked bread, herbs, preserves, chutneys, craft beers, luxury desserts and top quality meats.
