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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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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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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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CANCELLED - Colourful Discoveries

@ Discovery Museum

24 October 2020 - 21 February 2021

Step into a world of colour and discover interesting objects through a kaleidoscope lens. Some of those objects will celebrate landmark anniversaries including 40th birthdays for Tyne & Wear Metro, the Great North Run and Discovery Museum itself – all launched in 1980.

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FRIGHTWATER VALLEY

@ Lightwater Valley

24 October 2020 - 31 October 2020

Lightwater Valley is set to be transformed into ‘Frightwater Valley’ as part of its spooky Halloween celebrations. The North Yorkshire theme park will be hosting a series of spooktacular events and activities designed to appeal to visitors of all ages.

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SPOOKY BELSAY HALL

@ Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens

24 October 2020 - 01 November 2020

Gather your little monsters for a ghoulishly good day out at Belsay Hall this half term. Follow the trail to solve creepy clues and gather round to listen to spooky stories. There’s a frighteningly fun fancy dress competition every day – just come in your scariest outfits to be in with a chance of winning.

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Spooktacular Fun at Lightwater Valley

@ Lightwater Valley

24 October 2020 - 31 October 2020

Something spooky is coming to Lightwater Valley this Half Term from Saturday, 24th – Saturday, 31st October.

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Private Lives

@ Theatre Royal Newcastle

27 October 2020 - 31 October 2020

Noël Coward’s gloriously entertaining Private Lives is the inaugural show from The Nigel Havers Theatre Company which will be touring the country with a wonderful line-up of theatrical gems.

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AFTER HOURS: HOMAGE TO BEETLEJUICE

@ Life Science Centre

29 October 2020

This Halloween, we're paying homage to Beetlejuice. (With those black and white stripes, he's clearly a fan of Newcastle, too!)

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Crooners

@ Tyne Theatre & Opera House

29 October 2020

This modern world does not always seem the place for men of style and vigour. Men with a penchant for sentiment, romance and charm. Men who own tap shoes.

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SPOOKY WOODLAND WALKS AT BELSAY HALL

@ Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens

29 October 2020 - 31 October 2020

As the days grow shorter and the nights get longer, bring your family to join our ghost-hunting storytellers on a trip through the shadows of Belsay Hall...

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80s Mania

@ The Maltings, Berwick

30 October 2020

Europe's Official Long-Standing Premier 1980's Multi-Tribute Concert Show!

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Russian State Ballet & Opera House presents: The Nutcracker

@ Tyne Theatre & Opera House

30 October 2020

The Russian State Ballet and Opera House presents The Nutcracker –A lavish Ballet of festive season.

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CANCELLED - Ghost Fest!

@ Newcastle Castle

31 October 2020

Ghost Fest at Newcastle Castle is set to return! Following two successful nights in 2019, GHOST FEST returns on HALLOWEEN and we're expecting another night of frights! This is guaranteed to be an unforgettable evening that will unnerve even the bravest of ghost hunters.

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FUNNY WORDS COMEDY GALA

@ Queen’s Hall Arts Centre, Hexham

31 October 2020

A line-up of top comedians showcasing the best of UK comedy,  all of whom are headliners in their own right.

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Spooky Family Fun Day

@ The Bowes Museum

31 October 2020

Trick or treat! There’s magical Halloween excitement for all the family, come and make a witch’s broom, create a potion, take part in the magician’s trail and watch Magic Andrew perform some tricks...

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Berwick Broadcasting Corporation

@ The Maltings, Berwick

31 October 2020

The Berwick Broadcasting Corporation return after a lengthy hiatus with a very special one-off performance. This time, the gang take on a brand new radio play inspired by Dylan Thomas’ Under Milk Wood with a geographical and linguistic shift to Berwick Upon Tweed.

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Halloween Panto – ‘The Little Mermaid’ starring Divina De Campo

@ Tyne Theatre & Opera House

31 October 2020

Following the success of Sinderella; Adult Pantomime swims back into Newcastle in October for a special Halloween edition in the swashbuckling camp, filthy and naughty tail of ‘The Little Mermaid.’