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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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Looking forward to welcoming back The Pitmen Painters

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Caroline Greener

I’m really looking forward to going to see The Pitmen Painters, hot off its Broadway run, as it comes to The Journal Tyne Theatre from 8 to 13 August. Originally produced by Newcastle’s acclaimed Live Theatre, and following sell-out seasons … Continue reading →

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