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Bat Out of Hell @ Theatre Royal Newcastle
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 @ Sunderland Empire
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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Scottish Ballet’s The Nutcracker @ Theatre Royal Newcastle
03 February 2021 - 06 February 2021
Costumes plucked from the most gorgeous chocolate box; Tchaikovsky’s score to transport you to a land of dreams; and a story lifted straight from the pages of a classic fairy tale.
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GANGSTA GRANNY @ Darlington Hippodrome
25 February 2021 - 28 February 2021
It's Friday night and Ben knows that means only one thing - staying with Granny! There will be cabbage soup, cabbage pie and cabbage cake and Ben knows one thing for sure - it's going to be sooooooooo boring! But what Ben doesn't know is that Granny has a secret - and Friday nights are about to get more exciting than he could ever imagine, as he embarks on the adventure of a lifetime with his very own Gangsta Granny!
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Hairspray The Musical @ Sunderland Empire
01 March 2021 - 06 March 2021
It’s Baltimore, 1962 where Tracy Turnblad, a big girl with big hair and an even bigger heart, is on a mission to follow her dreams and dance her way onto national TV. Tracy’s audition makes her a local star and soon she is using her new-found fame to fight for equality, bagging local heartthrob Link Larkin along the way!
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Friends – The Musical Parody @ Tyne Theatre & Opera House
02 March 2021
Friends! The Musical Parody celebrates and pokes fun at the wacky misadventures of the group of 20-something pals we love from the hit TV show as they navigate the pitfalls of work, life, and love in 1990’s Manhattan.
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Unexpected Twist @ Theatre Royal Newcastle
17 March 2021 - 20 March 2021
Unexpected Twist is the re-telling of the Charles Dickens classic, Oliver Twist, by one the best-loved figures in the children’s book world, Michael Rosen. Two stories in one; Rosen’s story and the Dickens classic that inspired it. Two stories that twist together, unexpectedly!
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Tyne Theatre Productions present: RENT
17 March 2021 - 20 March 2021
Set in the East Village of New York City, Rent is about falling in love, finding your voice and living for today. Winner of the Tony Award for Best Musical and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, Rent has become a pop cultural phenomenon, with songs that rock and a story that resonates with audiences of all ages.
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Francis Rossi: I Talk Too Much @ Tyne Theatre & Opera House
22 March 2021
Legendary Status Quo lead singer Francis Rossi will share the extraordinary secrets of his 50-plus years in rock’n’roll when he takes to the stage for an intimate evening of chat and music.
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BY THE WATERS OF LIVERPOOL @ Darlington Hippodrome
24 March 2021 - 25 March 2021
Sian Reeves (Coronation Street), Mark Moraghan (Holby City), Parry Glasspool (Hollyoaks), Lucy Dixon (Waterloo Road) & Eric Potts (Coronation Street) join Lynn Francis, Danny O'Brien, Roy Carruthers and Chloe McDonald.
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WEOS Musical Productions present: The Sound of Music @ Tyne Theatre & Opera House
13 April 2021 - 17 April 2021
WEOS Musical Productions, the company behind previous musical successes My Fair Lady and Top Hat, return to the Tyne Theatre stage in 2020 with The Sound of Music.
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POSTPONED - Friends! The Parody Musical @ Gala Theatre and Cinema
16 April 2021
Friends! The Musical Parody celebrates and pokes fun at the wacky misadventures of the group of 20-something pals we love from the hit TV show as they navigate the pitfalls of work, life, and love in 1990’s Manhattan.
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SIR RANULPH FIENNES: LIVING DANGEROUSLY @ Darlington Hippodrome
05 May 2021
7.30pm
Named by The Guinness Book of Records as 'the world's greatest living explorer', SIR RANULPH FIENNES has spent his life in pursuit of extreme adventure; inspiring generations and risking life and limb in some of the most ambitious private expeditions ever undertaken.
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SEVEN DRUNKEN NIGHTS @ Darlington Hippodrome
22 May 2021
Direct from the West End and having sold out venues worldwide, SEVEN DRUNKEN NIGHTS - THE STORY OF THE DUBLINERS returns to theatres in 2021 with a brand new production for its incredible 5th Anniversary tour.
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Walk Right Back - The Everly Brothers Story @ Sunderland Empire
26 June 2021
Featuring hits such as Bye Bye Love, All I Have To Do Is Dream and Cathy’s Clown, this unique concert-based musical entwines the wonderful, sad yet glorious story of The Everly Brothers around those trademark “harmonies from heaven”.
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POSTPONED - The Book of Mormon @ Theatre Royal Newcastle
01 September 2021 - 25 September 2021
The Book of Mormon is the outrageous musical comedy from the creators of South Park, Trey Parker and Matt Stone, and Bobby Lopez, co-writer of Avenue Q and Frozen, follows the misadventures of a mismatched pair of missionaries, sent on a mission to a place that’s about as far from Salt Lake City as you can get.
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THE CARPENTERS STORY @ Darlington Hippodrome
01 October 2021
This highly acclaimed production continues to captivate audiences across the UK with its spectacular celebration of the classic songbook that made The Carpenters a legend in the world of popular music, selling over 100 million albums and singles.
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THE COMMITMENTS @ Darlington Hippodrome
01 November 2021 - 06 November 2021
THE COMMITMENTS is a fantastically feel good celebration of soul. Returning to tour the UK and Ireland 5 years after a phenomenally successful, record breaking run in London's West End and subsequent sell-out tour. THE COMMITMENTS is based on the BAFTA award-winning film classic.
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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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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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