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2021 SOUTH TYNESIDE FESTIVAL

@ Bents Park

11 July 2021 - 01 August 2021

A host of music stars originally due to perform at this year’s South Tyneside Festival are set to return as concerts are rescheduled for next summer’s music extravaganza. 

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80’s Live

@ O2 City Hall Newcastle

11 September 2021

You may have heard of throwback Thursday, now it’s time for the ultimate throwback decade -80s Live!

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AN EVENING WITH SIR MICHAEL PARKINSON

@ Darlington Hippodrome

02 October 2021

AN EVENING WITH SIR MICHAEL PARKINSON celebrates the life and career of a man who has interviewed over 2000 of the most important cultural figures of the 20th and 21st centuries.

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Adam Kay: This is Going to Hurt (Secret Diaries of a Junior Doctor)

@ O2 City Hall Newcastle

30 June 2021

The award-winning comedian and author shares entries from This Is Going To Hurt, in an evening of stand-up and music based on his time as a junior doctor.

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Ant Middleton Mind Over Muscle Tour 2021

@ O2 City Hall Newcastle

07 November 2021

Ant Middleton is the best-selling author most widely known as the chief instructor on Channel 4’s hit show, SAS: Who Dares Wins. Back with a brand-new tour, he’ll share personal stories and his philosophy on how to live your best life, as well as going in depth on his TV adventures.

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Average White Band: Person to Person Tour

@ Tyne Theatre & Opera House

05 November 2021

Considering their Scottish roots, AWB’s influence on Hip-Hop, Rap, and modern R&B is a phenomenon shown by the hundreds of samples from their originals, by such as Erik B & Rakim, Beastie Boys, Tribe Called Quest, P-Diddy, Mark Ronson, Rick Ross, et al. Their dance hit Let’s Go Round Again remains a fixture of contemporary radio, streaming and the remix world.

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BEYOND THE BARRICADE

@ Darlington Hippodrome

10 November 2021

Celebrating a fantastic 21 years touring in 2020, the UK's longest running Musical Theatre Concert Tour features past principal performers from Les Miserables and delivers over two hours of the best of Broadway and the West End, ending or course with a stunning finale from Les Mis.

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CURIOUS & CHALK FAMILY VOGUE BALL

@ Dance City

03 July 2021

Curious Arts and Chalk present The Family Vogue Ball.

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CURIOUS VOGUE BALL 2021 (18+)

@ Dance City

03 July 2021

The ultimate celebration of North East LGBTQ and Vogue Culture - the 4th annual Curious Vogue Ball!

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DRAGONS AND MYTHICAL BEASTS

@ Darlington Hippodrome

08 October 2021 - 10 October 2021

Enter into a magical world of myths and legends in this fantastical new interactive show for all the family which brings spectacular puppets to life.

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Deacon Blue - Cities of Love 2021

@ O2 City Hall Newcastle

08 November 2021

Scottish pop-rock band, Deacon Blue, are set for a big year ahead of them. Releasing their ninth album, City Of Love, the multi-million selling band will then hit the road to visit more cities than ever before.

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Funny Way To Be Comedy – Simon Brodkin: 100% Simon Brodkin

11 November 2021

After three hugely successful BBC series as Lee Nelson, multiple sell-out tours and various court appearances following world-famous stunts on Theresa May, Sepp Blatter, Donald Trump, Kanye West and Britain’s Got Talent, the award-winning comedian unleashes his funniest creation yet… himself!

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JASON MANFORD: LIKE ME

@ Darlington Hippodrome

31 July 2021

It's been a busy few years for Jason since his last smash-hit stand up show but fans of his Absolute Radio show will know this nationally acclaimed comedian hasn't changed a bit...

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JUST MY IMAGINATION

@ Darlington Hippodrome

09 September 2021

Featuring a cast of dynamic West End performers and directed by the 6 time Olivier Nominated actor and choreographer Jason Pennycooke, this production looks set to become the new 'Jersey Boys'.

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Jimmy Carr: Terribly Funny

@ O2 City Hall Newcastle

16 September 2021

Jimmy’s brand new show contains jokes about all kinds of terrible things. Terrible things that might have affected you or people you know and love. But they’re just jokes - they are not the terrible things.

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Jools Holland & His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra

@ O2 City Hall Newcastle

01 December 2021

Jools Holland and The Rhythm & Blues Orchestra will once again take their much-loved annual tour around the UK featuring dazzling long-term vocalist Ruby Turner, with her breathtaking gospel, soul, blues vocals and songs written with Jools, as well as Louise Marshall, whose mellifluous voice illuminates all she sings.

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LIZ JONES '8 1/2 STONE & STILL FULL OF ISSUES'

@ Darlington Hippodrome

12 October 2021

LIZ JONES, much read columnist in the Mail on Sunday, with over 69 million readers around the world, makes her stage debut with her brand-new show.

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MAMMA MIA!

@ Sunderland Empire

05 July 2022 - 16 July 2022

Join us at MAMMA MIA! and enjoy the ultimate feel-good factor at the world’s sunniest and most exhilarating smash-hit musical!

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Mo Gilligan: There's Mo to Life

@ O2 City Hall Newcastle

23 September 2021

Fresh from his smash hit Netflix release, BAFTA nomination and number one trending entertainment show, Mo Gilligan is back with a brand-new tour!

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POSTPONED - Alice Fraser

@ Gala Theatre and Cinema

12 November 2021

Everything’s a matter of time, one way or another. Come see Australian comedian Alice Fraser (The Bugle) turn time inside out and back to front. It’ll be fun! It’s a comedy show! No-one’s going to die, except you know… we’re all going to die.

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POSTPONED - Billy Ocean

@ O2 City Hall Newcastle

10 September 2021

British soul icon and platinum-selling recording artist, Billy Ocean, will be embarking on a huge headline tour, performing the best of his greatest hits, as well as songs from his new studio album, One World.