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CANCELLED - Colourful Discoveries
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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Bat Out of Hell
19 January 2021 - 30 January 2021
Direct from electrifying audiences in London, Toronto, Germany and New York, Jim Steinman’s spectacular award-winning musical Bat Out of Hell hits the road on a UK tour in 2021, uniquely combining the magic and excitement of a musical with the immense energy of rock ‘n’ roll.
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Waitress
01 February 2021 - 06 February 2021
When a hot new doctor arrives in town, life gets complicated. With the support of her workmates Becky and Dawn, Jenna overcomes the challenges she faces and finds that laughter, love and friendship can provide the perfect recipe for happiness.
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POSTPONED - Little Wander Proudly Presents: Kiri Pritchard-McLean
05 February 2021
Multi award winning comedian Kiri Pritchard-McLean (Have I Got News for You, Live at the Apollo, 8 out of 10 Cats, Frankie Boyle’s New World Order) is back with her fourth full length show.
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The Musical Box
12 February 2021
The Musical Box, the only group in the world to be granted a license by Genesis and Peter Gabriel, will be returning to Tyne Theatre & Opera House on Friday 12th February 2021 with their rendition of The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway...
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Jason Manford: Like Me
19 February 2021
It’s been a busy few years for Jason Manford since his last smash hit stand-up tour, Muddle Class, but now he’s back for more fun with his brand-new show, Like Me. So, come along and enjoy a night of laughter with one of the nation’s favourite comics.
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PREVIEW: PSYCHO PATH IS BACK
5th 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.

PREVIEW: Durham Book Festival
28th September 2020
Founded in 1990, Durham Book Festival is one of the country’s oldest literary festivals, which traditionally takes place every October in some of Durham’s most impressive historic venues, but this year it will be taking place online due to COVID-19.