Category Archives: theatre

Aladdin is pure genie-us

Posted on November 30, 2012 by Caroline Greener

What words should I use to describe Theatre Royal’s Christmas show, Aladdin? That was the question I asked my chap in the taxi home. Spectacular. Brilliant. Amazeballs. All these were suggested and agreed on. I’ve never been to a panto … Continue reading →

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Dirty Dancing at Sunderland Empire

Posted on September 22, 2012 by Caroline Greener

Sunderland Empire, the ‘West End of the North East’ is living up to its name this autumn, particularly with its current show, Dirty Dancing. The amazing stage adaptation of the much loved film is showing until 6 October, and is … Continue reading →

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Overwhelmed by Oliver!

Posted on September 19, 2012 by Caroline Greener

Well, what can I say? Last night’s trip to see Oliver! at Newcastle’s Theatre Royal was an experience beyond all expectations. I had been anticipating the show as a trip down memory lane as it was one of my first … Continue reading →

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Everything you ever wanted to know about Oliver!

Posted on September 18, 2012 by Caroline Greener

The big-budget West End spectacular Oliver! starring Brian Conley is now showing at Newcastle Theatre Royal until 4 November, and I am super excited to be going tonight as it’s my favourite musical. Bringing back memories of school productions, and … Continue reading →

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Adventures in Panto

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Caroline Greener

Before I started working for Audiences North East in 2006 I’d never been to a panto. Then suddenly I was going to 3 or 4 a year as a reviewer/writer for whatsonnortheast.com. I must admit I’ve enjoyed them all – … Continue reading →

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Pitmen Painters triumphant return

Posted on August 9, 2011 by Caroline Greener

While London burned last night in brutal and senseless riots, I was in an entirely different world – the early 20th Century coal mining town of Ashington, with a group of pitmen who hired a professor to teach them what ‘art … Continue reading →

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What’s wunderbar this week?

Posted on August 8, 2011 by Caroline Greener

Aaah, summer. Great isn’t it? Last Saturday was particularly “British”, and being marooned in the flat by the torrential rain, thunder and lightning, I certainly got lots of ironing done. Never mind, there’s so much in the diary this week … Continue reading →

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Theatre Royal gets out the big guns for re-opening

Posted on August 2, 2011 by Caroline Greener

If you’ve been feeling like there’s been a distinct gap in the usual toothy grin of Newcastle’s nightlife lately, it’s probably because the majestic Theatre Royal has been dark. Restoration works have been going on for the past few months, … Continue reading →

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