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Norman Cornish: The Definitive Collection

@ The Bowes Museum

01 August 2020 - 17 January 2021

Celebrating the centenary of acclaimed artist Norman Cornish MBE, this major retrospective tells the story of his enduring career with the most comprehensive collection of his work ever assembled, including a number of previously unseen pieces.

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blimey! Lucretia

@ The Bowes Museum

01 August 2020 - 11 October 2020

This exhibition is based on a collective response to Guido Reni’s Death of Lucretia painting. Showcasing the patches that people have sewn with their interpretation of what the painting represents.

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NE:BODY DOES IT BETTER

09 September 2020 - 04 October 2020

ARTISTS from across the North East are drawing together for a unique exhibition at Tyneside’s newest art gallery.

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Space Zone!

@ Life Science Centre

12 September 2020 - 31 December 2020

All the stars of Space Zone are back, including Mission Control; a mock-up of the International Space Station that you can walk around inside; and the digital globe, The Sphere. Younger visitors can also enjoy the show Naughty Monsters Explore the Planets in the North's biggest planetarium (with socially distanced seating, of course).

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Museum of the Moon - TO BE RESCHEDULED TO 2021 – Dates to be announced soon

@ Durham Cathedral

13 September 2020 - 06 November 2020

The Moon awaits you as you visit Durham Cathedral! Come and experience this awe-inspiring art installation - and don't forget to keep an eye out for a series of exciting events taking place 'under the moon' September-November.

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CAROLE - THE MUSIC OF CAROLE KING

@ Darlington Hippodrome

30 September 2020

CAROLE - THE MUSIC OF CAROLE KING is a celebration of the music of one of the world's greatest songwriters Carole King.

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ALISTAIR MCGOWAN

@ Queen’s Hall Arts Centre, Hexham

30 September 2020

A unique mix of classic comedy and classical music... 

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LES MUSICALS

@ Darlington Hippodrome

30 September 2020

'Ansell's LES MUSICALS' Live Concert Tour is the ultimate celebration of Musical Theatre.

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The Haunting of Blaine Manor

@ Tyne Theatre & Opera House

01 October 2020

Winner of the Salford Star ‘Best Play of the Year Award’, The Haunting of Blaine Manor, is coming to Tyne Theatre & Opera House on Thursday 1st October 2020.

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The Stars of Irish Country Show

@ The Maltings, Berwick

01 October 2020

Back by popular demand, join four of Irelands favourite country music stars with the fabulous Keltic Storm Band!

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Theatre Creative presents Macbeth

@ Tyne Theatre & Opera House

02 October 2020 - 03 October 2020

Blood will have blood…

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ROY ORBISON & THE TRAVELING WILBURYS EXPERIENCE

@ Queen’s Hall Arts Centre, Hexham

02 October 2020

The Traveling Wilburys Experience will take you on a journey through the story of the Wilburys, with expert narrative and big screen action, featuring tributes to Jeff Lynne,  George Harrison, Tom Petty, Roy Orbison  and Bob Dylan.

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Russian National Ballet: Swan Lake

@ The Maltings, Berwick

02 October 2020

After the sell-out performances of Nutcracker last year, Russian National Ballet returns to the UK with the most famous Ballet of all time.

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Psycho Path presents Fear Ground

02 October 2020 - 31 October 2020

SOCIALLY distanced scares are set to terrify the North East, as the region’s biggest horror attraction plans its return this autumn.

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PSYCHO PATH

02 October 2020 - 31 October 2020

HORROR MOVIE scenes are set to come to life this autumn, with a brand new attraction unveiled for the North’s biggest scream park.

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Time for change! What the Quakers did for us

@ Head of Steam – Darlington Railway Museum

03 October 2020 - 29 November 2020

Darlington, railways and Quakers have a long and famous history...

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John Pope Quintet

@ The Maltings, Berwick

03 October 2020

The John Pope Quintet is a free-wheeling modern jazz band made up of some of the most exciting, well-regarded improvisers in the North of England. 

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The Witham Re-wind Disco

@ The Witham

03 October 2020

FAST FORWARD The Rewind Disco!!

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The Greatest Hits of Motown - How Sweet It Is

@ Sunderland Empire

04 October 2020

Now in its 18th successive year, this stunning 100% live show combine’s first class music together with slick choreography and an amazing band.

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CANCELLED - JASON DONOVAN - MORE GOOD REASONS

@ Darlington Hippodrome

04 October 2020

Jason can't wait to play his first music concert tour in four years with his 'Even More Good Reasons' Tour. Don't miss it!

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Monta Musica

@ RAINTON AREA

04 October 2020

Tickets available in groups of up to 4 & 6 per designated area.

Monta Musica is set to take over Rainton Arena for a day of turbo charged chaos. Expect hands in the air breakdowns, spine tingling drops and lyrical mayhem that’ll give you goosebumps.