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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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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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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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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 - Bridget Christie

@ Gala Theatre and Cinema

10 November 2021

Join Bridget as she tries to work out who she is and see her tell one of the most expensive and dangerous jokes in the history of stand-up.

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POSTPONED - David Essex

@ O2 City Hall Newcastle

25 September 2021

Internationally renowned singer, composer and actor, David Essex OBE, will be heading out on his first tour in four years, performing many of his much-loved hits.

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POSTPONED - Imagine The John Lennon Songbook

@ O2 City Hall Newcastle

21 September 2021

A beautifully crafted masterpiece of musical theatre, Imagine features authentic instrumentation, evocative costume and flawless live recreations of John Lennon’s songbook, to wow even the most ardent Beatles and Lennon fan.

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POSTPONED - Jason Byrne

@ Gala Theatre and Cinema

05 November 2021

He’s back for more comedy chaos! Jason has learnt over the past few years that we all need to ‘play’ a bit more in our lives.

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POSTPONED - John Bishop

@ Tyne Theatre & Opera House

14 October 2021

The award-winning comedian, celebrated for his observational humour, is back on tour preparing for a brand new upcoming show which will be his eighth stand up show.

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POSTPONED - Level 42 - From Eternity To Here

@ O2 City Hall Newcastle

20 October 2021

Level 42 continue to be the benchmark for British jazz-funk music and after 40 years they’re still powering on, with the From Here To Eternity tour bringing their vast catalogue of albums to the stage for an almighty live show.

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POSTPONED - Michael Bolton - Love Songs Greatest Hits

@ O2 City Hall Newcastle

02 October 2021

Multiple award-winning singer, social activist and smooth charmer, Michael Bolton, known for hits such as 'How Can We Be Lovers' and 'When A Man Loves A Woman', returns to the UK for the Love Songs Greatest Hits tour.

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POSTPONED - Not: Lady Chatterley’s Lover

@ Tyne Theatre & Opera House

08 November 2021

Happy Idiot in association with Worthing Theatres and Museum presents: Not: Lady Chatterley’s Lover
A parody of Lady Chatterley’s Lover by DH Lawrence...

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POSTPONED - Steve Hackett Genesis Revisited: Seconds Out & More

@ O2 City Hall Newcastle

16 October 2021

Off the back of his most successful solo tour yet, Genesis guitarist, Steve Hackett, will be back out on the road for a world tour. Performing the band’s 1977 live album, Seconds Out, in full, alongside plenty more hits from across his career, this is your chance to experience material from both his solo records and Genesis’ catalogue in a live setting.