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NE1 magazine is brought to you by NE1 Ltd, the company which champions all that’s great about Newcastle city centre

PATRICK MONAHANGetting to know the high-diving, RIhanna-impersonating comedian

WHAT’S ON IN NE1

1604 UPFRONT Shrek, Macbeth, and more

08 TRY THISDiscover something new

11 IRISH AYES Celebrate St Patrick’s Day in NE1

14 PICASSOThe master’s agonies of Geurnica

15 MUSIC Bands on the run

17 WITH THANKSFolk tales with The Unthanks

20 UP MARKET A foodie tour of the Grainger Market

22 LISTINGS Your guide to goings on in NE1

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Everyone’s favourite swamp-dwelling ogre will bring musical mayhem to Theatre Royal as Shrek The Musical stomps its way to the Toon.

The larger-than-life production will see the green giant, accompanied by his faithful friend Donkey, set out on a mission to rescue the beautiful (and ever so slightly miffed) Princess Fiona from the fearsome-ish clutches of the diminutive Lord Farquaad. Monstrous fun! Theatre Royal March 11-29 from £16 theatreroyal.co.uk

WORD ON THE STREET

HAPPY GRAZEVegan and veggie foodies rejoice... plant-based restaurant Painted Elephant has popped up in Upper Princess

Square. This quirky independent eaterie serves a seasonal plant-based menu five nights a week, as well as lunch on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Go green, folks! Upper Princess Square painted-elephant.com

HIDDEN GEMThe Botanist bar and restaurant has been a big talking point here at NE1 HQ since it opened late last year (we love the tree...) and

now it’s got a new private dining area. Granny Smith’s is a shabby-chic escape which seats up to 14 people, which means it’s ideal for small parties and business meetings. Monument Mall, thebotanist.uk.com

THERE’S AN APP FOR THATMore than 5,000 iOS users have downloaded the free Hidden Newcastle app in the last three months, and now

Android users can download it too. The app, developed by Tyne and Wear Archives & Museums in conjunction with NE1 Ltd, unearths the strange, unknown and forgotten history of Newcastle with more than 75 stories. Get exploring, people! hiddennewcastle.org

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An exploration of classical music comprising medieval and Renaissance styles (rather than the music you listen to in the morning), the Early Music Festival celebrates leading international and local practitioners.

This year’s event takes in a lecture on Handel, performances from the Orlando Consort and Mhairi Lawson and a journey through musical ‘hauntings’ with The Clerks. Enlightening.Newcastle University & Sage Gateshead until March 21, ncl.ac.uk/kings-hall/nemf


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GOODNESS GRACIOUSA true-life Slumdog Millionaire, National Theatre’s adaptation of Katherine Boo’s book Behind The Beautiful Forevers brings an imperfect world into sharp focus and is set to be beamed direct to cinemas live from London.

It tells the story of Zehrunisa and her family who are rubbish pickers dreaming of a life beyond their Mumbai slum, and stars comedian and writer Meera Syal of TV’s Goodness Gracious Me. Tyneside Cinema & Empire Cinema, March 12 tynesidecinema.co.uk & empirecinemas.co.uk

WAKE ME UP

Readers of a certain age may remember Stewart Lee and Richard Herring’s Fist Of Fun sketch show, a ridiculous ‘celebration of mediocrity’ from the mid-90s. It typified Herring’s humour - a mixture of surrealism, manic sketches and dark stand-up (who could forget the entire show dedicated to reprising The Hitler Moustache?).

A prolific writer and performer, Lord Of The Dance Settee is Herring’s eleventh consecutive stand-up show and features self-deprecating tirades about his own failure and sketches filled with fabricated rage and a demanding analysis of life’s mundanities. Comic genius.The Stand, March 17, £15, thestand.co.uk

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TAKE A SEAT NEW LOOK FOR OLD CASTLEVisitors have included Houdini and George Formby, and a local merchant once tried (and failed, predictably) to make a donkey fly from the top - just a handful of the many reasons to visit the buildings that put the ‘Castle’ in Newcastle.

The newly renovated Black Gate and Castle Keep houses new exhibition spaces and an insight into the city’s colourful history. Head along on March 21 for re-enactments, storytelling and music. Black Gate and Castle Keep, from March 21, newcastlecastle.co.uk


TOIL AND TROUBLEContemporary theatre company Filter brings its radical version of Macbeth to Northern Stage this month in a production which is in turns horrific and hilarious.

As the actors take command of a collection of weird and wonderful musical instruments, Macbeth struggles with ambition, power, witchcraft and insanity in a taut psychological thriller which brings the bard bang up to date.Northern Stage, March 10-14, £24-£14.50, northernstage.co.uk

IN STYLE WE TRUSTFashionistas who can’t wait for this year’s NE1’s Newcastle Fashion Week will enjoy a charity fashion show curated by JPStyle in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust. Vintage-style Nancy’s Bordello will be transformed into a catwalk and organisers will also be taking to the streets to find local style sophisticates. Nancy’s Bordello March 11, £5, teenagecancertrust.org

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Depicting an eerie and devastating future, 2Faced Dance’s Dreaming In Code is an explosive work from award-winning choreographer Tamsin Fitzgerald heading to Dance City any day now. Members of the male dance company collide in pieces which are powerful, emotional and reflexive - just as contemporary dance should be. Dance City, March 13-14 £12.50, dancecity.co.uk

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I’VE BEEN TO

JAMIE GUEST, 23, ARCHITECTURAL TECHNOLOGIST, GATESHEAD

I go to The Stand a lot, usually on a Wednesday for Red Raw, which is the new comedy night. They always have the

best local acts, and sometimes established comedians make an appearance. It’s a great night out.

LIZ AND DAVE KNIGHT BOTH 50, JESMOND

We’ve just had a trip to Life Science Centre where we particularly enjoyed the Wildlife Photographer of the

Year exhibition, which was fantastic.

OLIVER HARRIS, 23 ROYAL MAIL WORKER, GATESHEAD

I’ve been to see the film Ex Machina at Tyneside Cinema. It’s about testing Artificial Intelligence to see how

human-like it is. It’s great - the androids are quite sinister and creepy, which makes it more like a horror film.

STYLE HUNTERDUST TO DUSTER

The must-have wardrobe staple this season, this Topshop duster coat is a perfect transitional piece that will take you and your outfit from

day to night. You’ll wonder how you managed without it.

Topshop, £40 intu Eldon Square

ON YOUR BIKE Revamp your classic biker jacket this season with a pop of colour.

Not only does this jacket embrace the pastel trend, it’s also great

for moving into cool spring evenings.

River Island, £60 intu Eldon Square

HIP CAT HATMy favourite go-to fashion

accessory for all seasons, The fedora can make any outfit, and

it’s also handy for those bad hair days! This camel one is

bang on-trend.Miss Selfridge, £25

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Hey kids - are you fed up of dragging the parents around town on a Saturday afternoon? Moaning about shopping, begging for sweets and generally getting on your nerves?

The Stand comedy club is here to help with its monthly Kids Comedy Club. Both you and the ‘rents can enjoy storytelling, poetry, stupid science and circus tricks as well as some top entertainment from renowned comedians, plus there’s a cheap (and healthy) kids menu on offer during the interval. That’s everyone happy, then!The Stand, March 8, £4, thestand.co.uk

THE JOKE’S ON THEM

DEBS MCCOY (@THEDEBSMCCOY):@beardyman writing an album in an hour LIVE!! @steamerevent #Newcastle for #BBC6MusicFestival

RADCLIFFEMACONIESHOW (@BBCRADMAC):Bird’s eye view of Mark E Smith and The Fall @sage_gateshead #bbc6musicfestival

TOON TWEETS A FEW OF THE THINGS THAT HAVE GOT PEOPLE TWEETING…

NEWCASTLE GATESHEAD (@ALTWEET_PET): We’re just off to join in the Chinese new year celebrations in Newcastle

TASH BANDICOOT (@TBANDICOOTPHOTO):Definitely my favourite shot from the Newcastle Kerrang! Tour date. @DanBuryTomorrow

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DRAM ROLLThose fond of a dram or two will rejoice the return of the Newcastle Whisky Festival, tottering unsteadily to the Civic Centre on March 7.

The attractions include slurping your way through a multitude of spirits and the opportunity to join in with workshops and masterclasses expanding on the wonders of the Water of Life.

Under The Counter tastings are also available, which we’re reliably informed will offer access to rare and exclusive whiskies, rather than implying where you’ll end up by the end of the day. Hic! Civic Centre £30, March 7thewhisky lounge.com

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LA PETITE CRÊPERIE (@LPCREPERIE):What a day! Quelle Journee!#Howaythecrepes #Graingermarket

PAUL BROWN (@MDCHEFSDOTNET):Some great ingredients suggest a good night was had by all @Sachins_NCL last night!

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WHO’S GOT THE CLEANEST DOORSTEP? Harry’s Bar & Brasserie on Grey Street; they do a great job.

WHERE’S BEST FOR PEOPLE WATCHING? There’s a great view upstairs at the Charles Grey pub at the Monument, and the beer’s good, too!

THE BEST PLACE TO SIT BACK AND RELAX? In summer it’s NE1’s Quayside Seaside. I also like to escape to Leazes Park for a bit of peace.

WHO SELLS THE BEST CUPPA? The best cuppas are the free ones we get for all our hard work! Great Coffee on the Quayside does a lovely cuppa, too.

AND THE BEST BACON SARNIE?Quayside Cafe on Queen Street. An army marches on its stomachs and what better way to boost your morale than with a bacon buttie!

WHERE’ S THE BEST VIEW?Grey’s Monument is unbeatable from the top. Castle Keep also has brilliant views from its new viewing platform.

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BEHIND THE BOOKSHELVESThere are many interesting things about Westgate Road’s Literary & Philosophical Society - its grand Greek revival architecture, its who’s who gallery of the 19th Century’s great scientists and engineers, among them.

There are also thousands of fantastic books, music scores, and maps – plus, Pointless’ Alexander Armstrong is its patron! Join one of the Lit & Phil’s regular free tours and you may find him and sidekick Richard Osman amid the dusty stacks (maybe). The Lit & Phil, March 7 and 18, free, litandphil.org.uk

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St Patrick’s Day isn’t all about drinking copious amounts of Guinness and wearing green y’know. Ditch the faux Irish bars and celebrate Irish culture with the people who do it best. Nathan Carter Start the celebrations a few days early with one of the hottest acts on the Irish music scene. Nathan and his band will rock Sage Gateshead with hits spanning his six albums. Sage Gateshead March 13, £22.50, sagegateshead.com Shamrock StageNo matter what your nationality, join in the celebrations on the Shamrock Stage at Grey’s Monument noon-3pm. There’s live music, champion dancers and great craic. In the evening, rock the night away at the Tyneside Irish Centre with live music from Black Rose, the hottest Thin Lizzy tribute in the UK. Tyneside Irish Centre, March 14 tynesideirish.com

Mine’s a pintEnjoy the craic at Rosie’s Bar on Stowell Street, just around the corner from the Irish Centre, where the Guinness will be flowing and more than a few glasses will be raised to St Patrick.Rosie’s Bar, facebook.com/Rosies-Bar

Family CeilidhDiscovery Museum has live music and Irish dancing for all the family. Get creative with the little ones with crafts and stalls, plus a pop-up cafe will offer traditional Irish-themed fayre and possibly a tipple or two! Discovery Museum, March 22, £4 twmuseums.org.uk/discovery Irish language, music and dancing lessonsIrish culture’s not just for St Patrick’s Day. Take up traditional dance lessons or join in with Keep Fit Ceilidh (every Tues), learn to play traditional music or trace your own Celtic roots (every Thurs). Tyneside Irish, free, tynesideirish.com

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the show will feature music from The Frozen Sisters, escapology by Chris Cross, comedy from Lost Voice Guy and more.Tyne Theatre & Opera House March 15, from £8.25 tynetheatreandoperahouse.uk

MAD HATTERS TEA PARTYTumble down the rabbit hole at the Vermont Hotel’s Alice in Wonderland Mad Hatters Tea Party. Traditional dainty fingers sandwiches, fresh scones and sweet surprises are on offer in elegant surroundings. What a treat!Vermont Hotel, March 15, £19.95 vermont-hotel.com

RIVER CRUISESEscape the hustle and bustle of the city with a tailored cruise especially for mums. The Quay to Countryside and Quay to Sea cruises are an opportunity to see the city from a totally different perspective. Refreshments are available on board, so you can sit back, relax and enjoy the view Quayside, every Saturday and Sunday, from £6 riverescapes.co.uk


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GOLD!1980s New Romantic poster boys Spandau Ballet have had a pretty impressive career and their reformation in 2009 after nearly 20 years has seen them return to thrilling form, which means their gig at the Metro Radio Arena is certain to house several thousand moist-eyed 40 and 50-somethings. Metro Radio Arena, March 15 from £40, metroradioarena.co.uk

TASTY TREATSBonbar’s Mother’s Day menu (£14.50 or £18.50) includes a free glass of prosecco for mums. Meanwhile, over at St James’ Park, Mother’s Day lunch (£7.95-£18.95) is followed by a free mini tour of the stadium and every mum gets a gift. Busy B’s, Baltic’s regular craft event for youngsters, will encourage young artists to create mini-framed artworks to take home, plus there’s a tasty picnic on the River Terrace (£9.95, £4.95 conc).March 15, Bonbar, bonbar.co.uk St James’ Park, nufc.com Baltic, balticmill.com

PAMPERING Fenwick has a range of pampering options to help mum feel a million dollars. The Clarins Spa offers a range of treatments from relaxing massages to a luxurious facial (from £35), while Nails Inc can give mum a buff, polish and shine (from £10). Fenwick, fenwick.co.uk

A NIGHT TO REMEMBERTreat the whole family to a day out to remember and do your bit for charity with a visit to the Smile For A Night variety show. Comedians and personalities will entertain and

While we’re firm advocates of treating mothers like royalty every day of the week, it’s always handy to have a pre-arranged Hallmark holiday to help remind you of your obligations.

Why not steer clear of the traditional flowers/chocolates/cookery equipment gifts, and treat your mum to something unique? Whether it’s a fancy meal or a day out to remember, Newcastle’s a haven for cool kids with even cooler mums. Here’s our handy guide to the best of what’s on offer.

THANKS, MUM!

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THE WHOLE TUNE YARDSNow for something completely different…Merrill Garbus, one half of New England’s amusingly stylised tUnE-yArDs, creates wonderfully wacky indie pop with a frankly unhinged edge.

When performing live she creates drum loops layered with ukulele, electric bass and vocals to produce a stunning amalgamation of sounds veering from Worldbeat and experimental pop to RnB, freak folk and electronica. A real one-off, you never really know what turn tUnE-yArDs’ music will take next. Sage Gateshead, March 8, sagegateshead.com


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BANDS ON THE RUN

ROCKING ALL OVER THE WORLD

What do Lionel Richie, Paloma Faith, McBusted, and Usher have in common? They’re all partial to a Greggs Steak Bake.

Strange but true (ish), and presumably why they are all headed to Newcastle to play the Metro Radio Arena, though unfortunately not at the same time. What a noise that would be.

Anyhoo, smooth crooner Richie will play All Night Long on March 7; quirky songstress Faith heads to Toon on March 14; multi-limbed pop-rockers McBusted (pictured) bring their racket on March 16; and RnB superstar Usher completes the quartet on March 18. Eclectic!Metro Radio Arena, metroradioarena.co.uk

There’s no shame in loving cheesy 80s-style rock and it doesn’t get much cheesier than Europe’s The Final Countdown.

Massive choruses, rocking guitar solos, big hair - what’s not to like? Having tasted commercial success thanks to tracks like Rock The Night and Just The Way I’m Feeling, the Swedish band are considered to be masters of the glam/blues metal genre. Catch them in all their fist-pumping synth rocking glory this month. O2 Academy, March 7, £23 o2academynewcastle.co.uk

ART’S CONSCIENCE AMIDST CONFLICTA new exhibition examining art relating to the Spanish Civil War brings heavy artistic hitters, including Picasso’s Weeping Woman, to the Toon.

The 1937 painting of Picasso’s mistress Dora Maar, weeping in response to the horrors of the war, is the big highlight of a show at the city’s Laing Art Gallery, which opens on March 7 and features two etchings by Picasso and work by fellow Spaniard Joan Miró.

There are also works by British artists Henry Moore, EdwardBurra, Wyndham Lewis, and John Armstrong, together

revealing how a generation of artists were drawn to the conflict. Some artists and writers went to fight in the war themselves, while others created campaign posters and works that made fierce political statements.

The show, entitled Conscience & Conflict, is quite a coup for the Laing, offering an extremely rare opportunity to see these iconic works in Newcastle.Laing Art Gallery, from March 7 twmuseums.org.uk/laing-art-gallery


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‘The Watcher’ by Edward Burra Courtesy of the Edward Burra Estate Lefevre Fine Art, London

Help Spain poster Courtesy of People’s History Museum Manchester

Help Them To Forget by Anne Acland Courtesy of People’s History Museum Manchester

© Succession Picasso/DACS, London 2015

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Do you have an NE1 postcode? Get your first dance for £2

If you have never been to Dance City before come along to any class or performance for only £2.

Dance City offers dance performances, classes & workshops for all ages and abilities.

Find out more: 0191 261 0505www.dancecity.co.uk

House Class

5 SOLDIERS - Rosie Kay Dance Company, 14/16 May

HANGING AROUNDAs fans of the genre will know, punk never dies, it just goes grey.

Managing to remain remarkably hirsute (beards count) as well as musically significant is a tricky job for any band, but The Stranglers’ no-comprise attitude has given rise to a career that spans genres as well as generations. They celebrate more than 40 years in the business, playing much-loved hits from the punk gem of No More Heroes to the pop hooks of Golden Brown. Unearth that safety-pinned leather jacket and we’ll see you down the front!O2 Academy, March 12, o2academynewcastle.co.uk


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Folk music superstars Becky and Rachel Unthank are on tour and heading home to the North East on the back of their acclaimed new album Mount the Air.

Ahead of their homecoming gig at Newcastle City Hall on March 14, we caught up with Becky (pictured right) to discover more about the sisters from Ryton whose fans include songwriting god Elvis Costello, comic genius Dawn French, and Hollywood actors Martin Freeman, Colin Firth and Ewan McGregor. Who did you look up to as a child?My sister Rachel. It’s a bit sickly, but it’s true! We spent lots of our time walking around folk festivals.

What’s the best job you’ve ever had?Being in The Unthanks! Expressing myself through singing is such a constructive outlet. No matter who you are, singing is therapuetitc. It’s an act of joy, celebration, solace - whatever you want it to be.

What do you enjoy most about your career?Going to festivals! That was always our dream - to get a free ticket for doing a bit of singing.

What would you be doing if not this?I was studying History of Art with Practice when I took a year out with the band, so something along those lines. Also, I would love to be a registrar.

The best decision you’ve made?Becoming a full-time folk singer.

Who has inspired you in your life?My family, the folk world, and the world in general. I look for inspiration every day and I always find it.

What scares you the most?Loneliness. And spiders.

Who would play you in a film of your life?Someone much more beautiful and eloquent than me, but they would have to be a Geordie.

THAT’S ALL, FOLK...

City Hall, March 14, £18, newcastlecityhall.org

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GETTING TO KNOW PATRICK MONAHAN: RIHANNA-IMPERSONATOR, HUGGER, CAKE LOVER

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Patrick Monahan is a self-confessed cake-lover, hugger, and telly favourite, hugging people on mid-morning sofas, on ITV’s bizarre high-diving reality show Splash, and, in an unlikely turn of events, impersonating sultry Barbadian songstress Rihanna for Sport Relief. Ahead of his gig at The Stand we corner him to talk, to eat cake, to hug, and to ask some searching questions. Here’s what he tells us...

I’m meeting you for the first time, how do I recognise you? I’ve got bushy scruffy dark hair, a big smile, a cake in my mouth, and my arms are open waiting for a hug. How do you compare to you 21-year-old self?I’m almost identical, except I have to shave every two hours instead of every two days. What would you be doing if you weren’t a comedian? I’d be at Morrisons, working the tannoy at the front of the shop. The best moment of your career to date? Performing at the Edinburgh festival, where I attempted the World Record longest hug in 2013. The best piece of advice you’ve ever been given? Play to the audience, not the dressing room. What’s your greatest fear? Gregg’s being shut. What does the future hold? More gigs, more hugs, and more cake.

What do you take on tour with you?My iPad and a big bag of sweets so that I can always stay hyper. Daytime telly. Why? My mum always has it on. She loves Judge Rinder, Judge Judy, Jeremy Kyle, Loose Women - all the good stuff. Why did you do Splash? Who wouldn’t want to jump off a 10m board in nothing but a pair of Speedos the size of a stamp? What was it like sitting next to Dame Edna Everage on Celebrity Squares? Amazing, surreal and inspiring. She is effortlessly funny. At what point did the World’s Longest Hug attempt get awkward? Just when we had to go for a wee. Most of the time it was lovely. How much did you enjoy being Rihanna for Sport Relief? She’s an icon! If I was around at the time of Marylin Monroe, I’d have been in a big white dress standing on an air vent. Opportunities like this, or dressing up as Rihanna, are not to be passed on. What do you most enjoy about your job? Talking for a living and not knowing where you’re meant to be tomorrow night. Who did you look up to a child? Dave Allen, Richard Pryor and Robin Williams, who made me think think I just wanted to talk for a living and make people happy. And hug them.

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UP MARKETIt’s Monday morning and I’ve been sent back through the doors of NE1 HQ with a challenge - to eat my way around the Grainger Market. It’s a tough job, but…

The market’s come a long way from the place I remember as a kid, wandering the alleyways on a Saturday morning on our ritual family trip for a Sunday joint and, if I was good, a bag of black bullets for the bus home.

Our family’s choice of butcher, Oliver & Eden, is still going strong, with third-generation Jerry Eden now in charge. Similarly, the fishmongers

THE GRAINGER MARKET IS FAST BECOMING ONE OF THE BEST STREET FOOD SPOTS IN THE NORTH. DEAN BAILEY VENTURES FORTH FOR A BITE

and fruit and veg sellers continue to thrive, as does the Kandy Box sweet shop, no doubt assisted by my continuing weekly pilgrimage in search of bullets.

The traditional cafés remain - the fantastic Oliver’s is a must, and relative newcomer Wi-Fri is a great stop for breakfast. For coffee, Pumphrey’s is among the best in Toon, while Fez Food’s owner Ferit Ozdemir recommends a Turkish. Dipping under the counter, he completes an intricate process and produces a tiny of cup of thick, chocolatey coffee accompanied by a cube of Turkish Delight and,

for this fortunate writer, a large slice of baklava. My day is made.

A stand-out of an assignment which turns into lunch at the market every day for a week, turns out to be watching Lindsay’s To Go’s Paulo Gama cooking up noodles, chorizo, and king prawns fresh from Lindsay’s fishmongers across the alley. It’s a substantial treat, but the carton is empty by the time I roll back down the hill to the office.

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the Slice, Jerry at Oliver & Eden, and Paul at Lindsay’s. Everyone has time for a chat, a story, and the odd recipe suggestion. Jerry suggests stir-fry made with his beef and veg from J. Armstrong. Paul recommends pan-frying whiting fillets he’s brought fresh from the Fish Quay at North Shields this morning in butter. It’s a meal for two that’ll leave you with change from a fiver.

Back to my stomach, and on Tuesday, crêpes are the order of the day. The only problem is, everybody in Newcastle appears to have had the same idea and the queue is enormous. Fortunately, the salted caramel ones are well worth the wait.

Back the next day, Julien recommends a savoury crêpe

made with buckwheat flour, which makes it gluten-free for the sensitive and coeliac among you. The French classic Emmental, ham and egg variety is the daddy of them all.

In the mood for something sweet, at Pet Lamb Patisserie just round the corner we can recommend the salted caramel brownies, carrot cupcakes, peanut butter brownies, vanilla cupcakes - you get the idea.

On a flying visit, we stop by and say cìao to Marco and Augustino at Pizza by the Slice to find a huge peperroni has just come out of the oven. One massive slice, it turns out, is ample for lunch on the run.

Meanwhile, the French Oven’s highlight of the week

turns out be a chicken, chorizo and mozzarella panini recommended by manager Clement Fouquet. It’s a world away from any shop-bought sarnie, as are the giant rolls at Sloppy Joe’s, which are baked that morning and stuffed with mincemeat, onions and peppers with a variety of toppings, just like they serve in New York city.

One week hardly seems enough to get everything in, particularly when you factor in a visit to the excellent new Nan Bei Chinese dumpling bar, and an entire lunch hour spent browsing the huge range of food and drink at mmm... deli. But there’s always next week. And the week after. Meanwhile, there’s that big bag of bullets for the bus home.

Grainger Market, Monday-Saturday, graingermarket.org.uk

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Paulo Gama, Lindsay’s To Go

Katie Deacon, Pet Lamb PatisserieFerit Ozdemir, Fez Food

Marco, Pizza by the Slice

Julien Poulalion, La Petite Crêperie

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ART MARCH 6-MAY 31 JASON RHOADESOccupying two floors, Four Roads comprises of four installations, navigable by four interpretative paths. Baltic, balticmill.com

MARCH 7-JUNE 7 CONSCIENCE AND CONFLICT: BRITISH ARTISTS AND THE SPANISH CIVIL WARFeaturing works by Picasso, Edward Burra, Wyndham Lewis and more. Admission applies.Laing Gallery, twmuseums.org.uk/laing UNTIL MARCH 14 ARTICIPATE Comprising artworks made by schools and community groups across Newcastle. Free, 9am-5pm. Newcastle Arts Centre, newcastle-arts-centre.co.uk UNTIL MARCH 21 GEORGE CHAKRAVARTHI: THIRTEEN Photographic exhibition portraying 13 of Shakespeare’s tragic characters. noon-5pm. Globe Gallery, globegallery.org UNTIL MARCH 28 JOHN MYATTA new collection from notorious art forger Myatt. Castle Gallery, castlegalleries.com

A SOURCE OF RESILIENCEExploring the facets of sustainability and our dynamic relationship with the natural environment. Tues-Sun 12pm-6pm.NewBridge Project, thenewbridgeproject.com

UNTIL MARCH 29 FOR VALOUR: TWO VC HEROES REMEMBERED Looking at the lives of two Victoria Cross recipients. Discovery Museum, twmuseums.org.uk/discovery UNTIL APRIL 2 FRANS WIDERBERG: THE ART OF RE-ENCHANTMENT An antidote to the banalities of “industrialisation, urbanisation and mass culture”. University Gallery, northumbria.ac.uk/universitygallery UNTIL APRIL 11 COMPOSITE MIND New works exploring the creative legacy of North East architectural firm Ryder & Yates. Hatton Gallery, twmuseums.org.uk/hatton-gallery UNTIL APRIL 19

WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPH OF THE YEAR A global showcase of the very best nature photography. Included in admission (£9.50, £7.95). Life Science Centre, life.org.uk UNTIL MAY 9 VICTOR PASMORE: IN THREE DIMENSIONS Snapshots from one of the most important post-war period artists. Hatton Gallery, twmuseums.org.uk/hatton-gallery

PETER YATES: 1939-1982Showcasing the paintings of founding partner of North East architectural firm Ryder & Yates.Hatton Gallery, twmuseums.org.uk/hatton-gallery UNTIL JUNE 28 WHEN THE LAMPS WENT OUT Life on Tyneside in WWI. Discovery Museum, twmuseums.org.uk/discovery

CLUBEVERY MONDAY FADED House, RnB and mashups. OhSo, fadednewcastle.com

DIGITAL MONDAYSBorn to dance!Digital, yourfutureisdigital.com

SOCIAL BUTTERFLYDevon and David Barratt. Perdu, perdubar.com

CLUB TROPICANAFun and sunshine!House of Smith & Floritas, house-of-smith.com EVERY TUESDAY INNER CITY SECRETS Music Slash Art, musicslashart.com

WAIKIKIInspired by the world’s greatest parties. House of Smith & Floritas, house-of-smith.com RUB A DUB DUB Electro and house. The CUT, thecut.squarespace.com EVERY WEDNESDAY NAKED A little bit of everything. House of Smith, Floritas and Madame Koo

DIRTIZThe biggest club night.Perdu, perdubar.com

SHAKEThe CUT, thecut.squarespace.com NAKEDSweets, treats and beats!House of Smith, house-of-smith.com EVERY THURSDAY

MAZED Start your weekend here. Perdu, perdubar.com

LOVEDOUGHBest of hip hop and RnB.Tup Tup Palace, tuptuppalace.com

DANCEA little bit of everything.Floritas, floritasbar.com

BLACKLIGHTMr Thomas & CJ Costigan. Digital, yourfutureisdigital.com

REBEL THURSDAYSDigital, yourfutureisdigital.com

OFF THE RECORDMusic for the soul. Music Slash Art, musicslashart.com

DROPHouse, dubstep and grime. The CUT, thecut.squarespace.com

BEAU MONDERnB, house, hip hop. Bonbar, bonbar.co.uk

JUNGLEGet jungle fever! House of Smith, house-of-smith.com

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EVERY FRIDAY CLUB NOIR Party tunes. Metropolis, facebook.com/metropolisncl HANG THE DJWeekly club night.Tyneside Cinema Bar Cafe, tynesidecinema.co.uk

DIRTY LITTLE SECRETElectro house.Tup Palace, tuptuppalace.com

DIRTY POPStudent party.O2 Academy, o2academy newcastle.co.uk

FULL MOONElectro and hip hop.Riverside Nightclub, riversidenewcastle.co.uk

SMOOVE ANDFRIENDSGet your funk on!Music Slash Art, musicslashart.com LOOPTechno and disco. The CUT, thecut.squarespace.com

PLAYRnB and house.House of Smith, house-of-smith.com

CLUB NOCTURNEHouse and hip hop.Bonbar, bonbar.co.uk

EVERY SATURDAY FREE CLUB NIGHTThe Tyneside’s new space.Tyneside Cinema Bar Cafe, tynesidecinema.co.uk

FUTURE BOOGIESmoove & Tim Shaw.Head of Steam, theheadofsteam.co.uk

KINKY DISKOUp-tempo RnB and house.Tup Palace, tuptuppalace.com

BE SOMEBODYHip hop, RnB, and commercial.Bonbar, bonbar.co.uk

ALPHAAlternative music.O2 Academy, o2academy newcastle.co.uk

VOODOOHouse, RnB, hip hop.Riverside Nightclub, riversidenewcastle.co.uk

LOVE SATURDAYSDance classics.Digital, yourfutureisdigital.com JAY ROCKWELL AND JASON HOPPERParty bangers! Music Slash Art, musicslashart.com

DRAGNETElectro, hip hop and disco.The CUT, thecut.squarespace.com

S@SThe epicenter of class! House of Smith, house-of-smith.com

EVERY SAT AND SUN UPLIFTING GROOVEDiverse tunes.World Headquarters, welovewhq.com EVERY SUNDAY PERSISTENCE 100% house. Tup Palace, tuptuppalace.com

SUNDAYS ON ROTATIONBetween The Lines, Testify, and 5 Steps. Music Slash Art, musicslashart.com

MARCH 7-JULY 12TONY SWAIN Today’s news is tomorrow’s fish and chip paper - it’s also art when Tony Swain gets his hands on it. These abstract artworks hover between reality and fantasy; much like the paper they’re on, then? Baltic, balticmill.com

MARCH 7SING A SONG OF SCIENCEJoin Jamie on his scientific adventure and learn how much fun science can be. Join in with a range of catchy songs to help Jamie learn more about famous scientists, forces and more. Sage Gateshead, sagegateshead.com

MARCH 4, 6LA TRAVIATA Giuseppe Verdi’s popular 1853 opera exploring love and sacrifice through Parisian courtesan Violetta. Performed by Opera North. From £17.95, 7pm. Theatre Royal theatreroyal.co.uk

MARCH 5WORLD BOOK DAYCelebrate all that’s great about books at venues across the city.Seven Stories, sevenstories.org.uk City Library, library.newcastle.gov.ukWaterstones, waterstones.com

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SAY THE WORDHip hop, soul, funk. House of Smith, house-of-smith.com

MARCH 5 HEAVY MANNERS ITAL Guidance, Instrument of Jah, Jah Yabbys. World Headquarters, welovewhq.com

MARCH 7 90’S SOCIAL CLUB No cheese, just 90s dance classics! World Headquarters, welovewhq.com MARCH 9 PARENTAL ADVISORY Underground hip hop party. World Headquarters, welovewhq.com

MARCH 12 AUDIO ASYLUM Scuba & Marquis Hawkes. World Headquarters, welovewhq.com

COMEDYMARCH 4 RED RAW New comedy. £2, 7pm. The Stand, thestand.co.uk

MARCH 5 THE THURSDAY SHOW Mark Maier, Danny Pensive, Jonny Pelham, Hal Branson, Mandy Knight. From £7, 7pm. The Stand, thestand.co.uk MARCH 6 MICKY HUTTON, ROGER MONKHOUSE, SAM AVERY £11, 6pm. The Hyena, thehyena.com

THE FRIDAY SHOWMark Maier, Danny Pensive, Jonny Pelham,

Hal Branson, Mandy Knight. From £10, 7pm.The Stand, thestand.co.uk MARCH 7 MICKY HUTTON, ROGER MONKHOUSE, SAM AVERY £11, 6pm. The Hyena, thehyena.com

THE SATURDAY SHOWMark Maier, Danny Pensive, Jonny Pelham, Hal Branson, Mandy Knight. £15, 7pm.The Stand, thestand.co.uk MARCH 8 PATRICK MONAHAN From £8, 6.30pm. The Stand, thestand.co.uk MARCH 9

GARY DELANEY Expect jokes galore – not suitable for bairns or sensitive souls! From £9. The Stand, thestand.co.uk MARCH 10 IAN STIRLING Heartbreak, immigration and meeting Jedward. £10. The Stand, thestand.co.uk MARCH 11 RED RAW New comedy with Mike Milligan and George Egg. £2, 7pm. The Stand, thestand.co.uk MARCH 12 THE THURSDAY SHOW Jason Cook, George Egg, Fern Brady, Steffen Peddie. £10, £7 conc, 7pm The Stand, thestand.co.uk

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fresh fruit and vegetables meat and fish cafés and delicatessen locally sourced foods clothing, hardware and haberdashery

and much more For more information please

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Sunday Quayside MarketThe Quayside, Newcastle upon TyneEvery Sunday 9am - 4pm

Phone: 0191 211 5533Email: [email protected] www.twitter.com/Nclmarkets

Handcrafted quality local products • original artwork, jewellery and fashion local cheeses, delicious cupcakes and world foods • traditional stalls selling plants, clothing, sweets, ice cream and toys

For more information please call 0191 211 5533

LISTINGS

MARCH 13 DANNY DEEGAN, STEVE SHANYASKI £11, 6pm. The Hyena, thehyena.com

THE FRIDAY SHOWJason Cook, George Egg, Fern Brady, Steffen Peddie. From £10, 7pm.The Stand, thestand.co.uk MARCH 14 DANNY DEEGAN, STEVE SHANYASKI £11, 6pm. The Hyena, thehyena.com THE SATURDAY SHOWJason Cook, George Egg, Fern Brady, Steffen Peddie. £15, 7pm.The Stand, thestand.co.uk MARCH 15 SMILE FOR A NIGHT Family entertainment in aid of local charity. From £8. Tyne Theatre & Opera House, tynetheatreand operahouse.uk

IDIOTS RULESeymour Mace and his stupid friends mess about for the sake of it. £5, 7pm.The Stand, thestand.co.uk MARCH 16 JOSIE LONG The cult optimist is back. From £11 conc, 7pm. The Stand, thestand.co.uk MARCH 17 RICHARD HERRING The celebrated comic’s new show - Lord of the Dance Settee. £15, 7pm. The Stand, thestand.co.uk

MARCH 18 RED RAW New comedy with Gavin Webster and Donal Vaughan. £2, 7pm. The Stand, thestand.co.uk

FILMPLEASE SEE CINEMA’S WEBSITE FOR FULL DETAILS Empire Cinemas, The Gate, empirecinemas.co.uk MARCH 4 RSC Live: Love’s Labour’s Won FROM MARCH 6 Chappie Kill The Messenger Unfinished Business

MARCH 11 ENO Live: La Traviata MARCH 12 NT Live: Behind The Beautiful Forevers

MARCH 17 ROH Live: Swan Lake Tyneside Cinema, tynesidecinema.co.uk MARCH 4 RSC Live: Love’s Labour’s Won Japanese Foundation: Short Peace

MARCH 5 Bringing In Baby: The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

FROM MARCH 6 Still Alice Appropriate Behaviour White Bird In A Blizzard

MARCH 7 Children’s Film Club: The Lion King Japanese Foundation: A Letter To Momo

MARCH 8 Japanese Foundation: Bolt From The Blue Bolshoi Ballet: Romeo & Juliet

MARCH 11 Japanese Foundation: Karmen From Kawachi

MARCH 12 Bringing In Baby: Still Alice NT Live: Behind The Beautiful Forevers

FROM MARCH 13

X+Y Suite Francaise

MARCH 14 Night At The Museum: The Secret Of The Tomb Metropolitan Opera: La Donna Del Lago MARCH 15 Japanese Foundation: Wood Job! Au Revoir Les Enfants

MARCH 16 Silver Screen: X+Y

MARCH 18 Japanese Foundation: Scattered Clouds SciScreen: Electricity

KIDSPERMANENT EXHIBITIONS PLANETARIUM Sea monsters! Space! Stargazing! Great North Museum: Hancock, twmuseums.org uk/greatnorthmuseum

EXHIBITIONS AT LIFEYoung Explorers Zone for under 7s; indulge your curiosity in the Curiosity Zone; the 4D Motion Ride has thrills and spills galore; the Planetarium has regular shows and there’s always something new to learn in the Science Theatre. £12/£7.50.Life Science Centre, life.org.uk

EVERY DAY STORY TIMESStory telling sessions. Admission applies (£7, £6), 11.30am and 2pm. Seven Stories, sevenstories.org.uk

UNDER 5’S MUSIC MAKINGConcerts and classes for bumps, babies and beyond. £3.Sage Gateshead, sagegateshead.com

EVERY SATURDAY SATURDAY STORYTIMESMeet the Great North Mouse and Georgina. Storytimes for young children and their carers. Free, 10.30am, 11.30am. Plus crafts and workshop activities from 1.30pm-3pmGreat North Museum: Hancock, twmuseums.org.uk/greatnorthmuseum

PLANET MUSICMusical discovery for children aged 5-7. £3, 1pm.Sage Gateshead, sagegateshead.com

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EVERY SAT AND SUN BUSY B’S Activities for young artists. Free, 2pm-4pm. Baltic, balticmill.com

MIXED UP FAIRY TALE PERFORMANCEAn interactive performance inspired by Moving Stories. With admission (£7, £6).Seven Stories, sevenstories.org.uk

MINI ILLUSTRATORSSee how real illustrators make their work. With admission (£7, £6), 3pm.Seven Stories, sevenstories.org.uk EVERY MON AND THURS

BABIES BABBLE, PLAY AND MORE£3, 1.30pm.Sage Gateshead, sagegateshead.com

EVERY TUESDAY CITY HOMEWORK CLUBFor children 5-12. Free.Newcastle City Library, newcastle.gov.uk

MARCH 6-8 CELEBRATE WORLD BOOK DAYCelebrate all that’s great about books. With admission (£7, £6).Seven Stories, sevenstories.org.uk MARCH 8 NEWCASTLE KIDS COMEDY SHOW With Pat Monahan, Jonny Pelham and Mike Milligan. The Stand, thestand.co.uk

MARCH 9, 16 INTO THE WOODS WITH THE GRUFFALO Multi-sensory session featuring games, songs and stories. £3 in addition to admission (£7, £6), 11am, 1.30pm. Seven Stories, sevenstories.org.uk

UNTIL MARCH 15 INSIDE, OUTSIDE, UPSIDE DOWN: YASMEEN ISMAILVisit Time For Bed Fred illustrator’s installation, make your own specs and enjoy interactive stories. £7, £6 conc, 10am-5pm.Seven Stories, sevenstories.org.uk

MARCH 15 RUMBLE WITH THE ROMANS – CARTOON WORKSHOP WITH GARY NORTHFIELDThe cartoonist who created The Terrible Tales of the Teenytinysaurus graphic novel. Suitable for ages 7+. £4, 2pm-3.30pm.Seven Stories, sevenstories.org.uk

BUSY B’S MOTHERS DAYMake mini framed artworks to take home. Free, 11am-4pm.Baltic, balticmill.com

UNTIL MARCH 29 RETRO RACE4D motion ride. From £6.95.Life Science Centre, life.org.uk

UNTIL APRIL 2015 TWISTS AND TAILS – THE STORY OF ANGELINA BALLERINAPerfect your pirouette and prance down to Seven Stories. £7, £6 conc. 10am-5pm.Seven Stories, sevenstories.org.uk

MOVING STORIESA playful and interactive exhibition featuring childhood favourites. £7, £6 conc, 10am-5pmSeven Stories, sevenstories.org.uk

THE GRUFFALO Dress up as Fox, Mouse or Owl, have your photo taken with The Gruffalo! £7, £6 conc, 10am-5pm.Seven Stories, sevenstories.org.uk

UNTIL APRIL 19

SUPER CELLSExploring the sometimes controversial world of stem cells and stem cell research. From £6.95.Life Science Centre, life.org.uk

LGBTEVERY MONDAY REWINDStudent night. 11pm-4am.Powerhouse, Westmoreland Road

KARAOKEWith DJ Drama. The Yard, Scotswood Rd

DOUBLE TROUBLEMusic, fun and great prices.Eazy St, eazy-street.co.uk

CABARET AT THE YARDAmazing cabaret.The Yard, Scotswood Rd

MASHEDRock, indie and alt music.The Bank, Scotswood Rd

EVERY TUESDAY FREE POOLSecrets, Scotswood Rd

JELLY BELLY TUESDAYCamp music.Eazy St, eazy-street.co.uk

EVERY WEDNESDAY

BOOGIE NIGHTS 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s and 00s Eazy St, eazy-street.co.uk

EVERY THURSDAY THE WHEEL Chart and party tunes. Powerhouse, Westmoreland Road

LIVE CABARETTop international cabaret.Eazy St, eazy-street.co.uk

EVERY FRIDAY CARWASHCamp pop with Mutha Tucka and Beauty O Killer. SR44, Scotswood Rd

DJ STEVE GRANTDisco, funk and soul.Sunset Blvd, Marlborough Crescent

CANDY POPThe weekend warm up.Powerhouse, Westmoreland Road

GLITTERBALL60s, 70s, 80s, 90s.The Bank, Scotswood Rd

RUBY’S STREET PARTYThe clubbing alternative.Eazy St, eazy-street.co.uk

EVERY FRI AND SAT BETTY LEGS DIAMONDSuperb cabaret featuring the inimitable Betty Legs Diamond. From £5, 7pm Fri 6pm and 10pm Sat.Boulevard, boulevardnewcastle.co.uk

EVERY SATURDAY #JNRElectro pop with Ian Mcleod. SR44, Scotswood Rd

THE PINK ROOMCamp, charty party music.The Pink Room, Westmoreland Road DJ STEVE GRANTDisco, funk and soul.Sunset Blvd, Marlborough Crescent

PH:UKPowerhouse, Westmoreland Road

SATURDAY NIGHT TAKEAWAYNikki Teene and Vicky Paris.Eazy St, eazy-street.co.uk EVERY SUNDAY SHADE Music and cabaret. SR44, Scotswood Rd

KARAOKEFrom 6pm.Secrets, Scotswood Rd

THE FAT SLAGSVicky Paris & Beauty KillerEazy St, eazy-street.co.uk

PHYLIS AND OPHELIA BThe Bank, Scotswood Rd

MARKETSMONDAY TO SATURDAY GRAINGER MARKET9am-5pm (Mon and Weds), 9am-5.30pm (Tues, Thurs, Fri and Sat). graingermarket.co.uk EVERY SUNDAY QUAYSIDE MARKET From 9.30am. Quayside Road FIRST FRI OF THE MONTH FARMERS MARKET 9.30am-2.30pm. Grainger Street

SECOND SATURDAY OF THE MONTH ARTS AND CRAFTS MARKET Grainger Market, graingermarket.co.uk

MUSICMARCH 4

PLACEBODark rockers. £30, 7pm.O2 Academy, o2academy newcastle.co.uk

MARCH 5 FOLK MEETS JAZZOpen mic. Free, 8pm.The Globe, jazz.coop

O’CAROLAN BY CANDLELIGHTHarp and readings. £7.50.Tyneside Irish Centre, tynesideirish.com MHAIRI LAWSON, JAN WATERFIELD Performing works by Haydn, Mozart and others. Free, 1.10pm. King’s Hall, ncl.ac.uk/events/kings-hall

STUDENT PERFORMANCESJoe Cromey-Hawke (drums), Jamie Lawson (jazz piano) and Rachel Hamer (voice). Free, 4pm.King’s Hall, ncl.ac.uk/events/kings-hall

AZYMUTHBrazilian jazz, funk, samba legends. £12, 7pmHoochie Coochie, hoochiecoochie.co.uk

PHANTOM VOICES: THE CLERKSA journey through music

‘hauntings’, exploring the way we hear and recall music. £12, 7.30pm.Culture Lab, ncl.ac.uk/events/kings-hall MARCH 6 LUNCHTIME RECITAL Deborah Thorne (cello), Nicholas Butters (piano). Free, 1.05pm. St Nicholas Cathedral, stnicholascathedral.co.uk

SONGS FOR A SWINGIN’ ORCHESTRAOrchestral swing. £33-£10, 7.30pm.Sage Gateshead, sagegateshead.com

REVEREND PDisco, Motown and funk DJ. £5, 7pm.Hoochie Coochie, hoochiecoochie.co.uk

ROOM 94Top punk rock. £10, 6pm.O2 Academy, o2academy newcastle.co.uk

YELLOWCARDPlus fellow rockers Less Than Jake. £18, 6.30pm.O2 Academy, o2academy newcastle.co.uk

GLASS ANIMALSIndie popsters. 7.30pm.Riverside, Quayside, riversidenewcastle.co.uk MARCH 7 EUROPEClassic rock. £26, 6pm.O2 Academy, o2academy newcastle.co.uk

RJ FEATHERS BLUES BANDRetro blues. £4, 8pm.The Globe, jazz.coop

CLASSIC LEGENDS OF ROCK AND FOLKFeaturing Emerson Lake & Palmer, Martin Turner & Band and The Strawbs. £24.50, £20, 7pm.Newcastle City Hall, newcastlecityhall.org

LIONEL RICHIEAll the hits, all night long. From £40, 8pm.Metro Radio Arena, metroradioarena.co.uk

CAPPELLA NOVOCASTRIENSISChoral and instrumental music. 7.30pm.King’s Hall, cappella novocastriensis.com

MARCH 8

TUNEYARDSJoyous alt pop. £17.50.Sage Gateshead, sagegateshead.com

MICHAEL PETROV AND ASHLEY FRIPPCelebrated cellist and pianist. £11, 2pm.Sage Gateshead, sagegateshead.com

AM JAMJam session. Free, 3pm.The Globe, jazz.coop MARCH 10 STEEL PANTHER American glam metal. £22.50, 6pm. O2 Academy, o2academy newcastle.co.uk MARCH 12 THE STRANGLERS Playing classic tracks and hot new songs. £22, 7pm.O2 Academy, o2academy newcastle.co.uk

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INDIGO JAZZ VOICESUp and coming jazz vocalists. Free, 7.30pm.The Globe, jazz.coop

MUSIC FROM THE COURTS OF HENRY VIII AND FRANCIS IPerformed by Newcastle University’s New Vocal Ensemble. Free, 7.30pm.King’s Hall, ncl.ac.uk/events/kings-hall MARCH 13 LUNCHTIME RECITALGail Davies (alto), James Norrey (piano). 1.05pm.St Nicholas Cathedral, stnicholascathedral.co.uk

JOAN ARMATRADINGOne of the world’s leading songwriters. £29.50.Sage Gateshead, sagegateshead.com

NATHAN CARTERTop Irish musician. £22.50.Sage Gateshead, sagegateshead.com

ABDOMINAL & THE OBLIQUESCanadian rapper. £7, 7pm.Hoochie Coochie, hoochiecoochie.co.uk

STIFF LITTLE FINGERSHighly regarded Irish punk band. £18.50, 6.30pm.O2 Academy, o2academy newcastle.co.uk MARCH 14 UNDERWORLD Celebrating the anniversary of the band’s debut album, dubnobasswith myheadman. £28.50. Sage Gateshead, sagegateshead.com

LITTLE COMETSTyneside pop rockers. £13.50, 7pm.O2 Academy, o2academy newcastle.co.uk

KINGSLAND ROADRock and roll boy band. £9.50, 6.30pm.O2 Academy, o2academy newcastle.co.uk

BLACK ROSEThin Lizzie tribute band.Tyneside Irish Centre, tynesideirish.com

THE UNTHANKSEsteemed local folk band. £18, 7pm.Newcastle City Hall, newcastlecityhall.org

PALOMA FAITHQuirky pop singer. £38.50-£28.50, 8pm.Metro Radio Arena, metroradioarena.co.uk MARCH 15 THE SELECTER 2 Tone revival ska band. £16.50, 7pm. O2 Academy, o2academy newcastle.co.uk

DAVE NEWTON AND DEAN STOCKDALESuperb jazz duo. £9.The Globe, jazz.coop SPANDAU BALLETIconic 70’s new wave band. From £40, 8pm.Metro Radio Arena, metroradioarena.co.uk MARCH 16 MCBUSTED Pop amalgamation. £41.50-£37.50 Metro Radio Arena, metroradioarena.co.uk

MARCH 17 SOLEMIO Tenor and baritone favourites. £36.50, 7pm. Sage Gateshead, sagegateshead.com MARCH 18 USHER RnB superstar. £35, 8pm. Metro Radio Arena, metroradioarena.co.uk

PUB QUIZEVERY MONDAY

NORTH TERRACE General knowledge. £2, 8pm. North Terrace, Claremont Road EVERY WEDNESDAY THE HANCOCKBar vouchers and cash up for grabs. 50p, 8pm. The Hancock, thehancock newcastle.co.uk EVERY THURSDAY REDHOUSE Cash prize and a free pie for the winner. 50p, 8pm. Redhouse, theredhousencl.co.uk

THE BODEGASecond last place gets a Bodega-branded wooden spoon! £1, 8.30pm. The Bodega, thebodeganewcastle.co.uk THE NEW BRIDGE General knowledge quiz. £1, 8.30pm. The New Bridge, thenewbridgenewcastle.co.uk

SPORTMARCH 4

NEWCASTLE VS MAN UTD KO 7.45pm. St James’ Park, nufc.co.uk

MARCH 13 NEWCASTLE EAGLES VS CHESHIRE PHOENIX TO 7.30pm. Sports Central, newcastle-eagles.com

DANCEMARCH 5 NORTHERN PLATFORMS Dance from the North. £5. Dance City, dancecity.co.uk MARCH 13, 14 DREAMING IN CODE Explosive double bill. From £9.50. Dance City, dancecity.co.uk MARCH 15 PULSE SUB REGIONAL PLATFORMCelebrating dance across the North East. £5, 7pm.Dance City, dancecity.co.uk

STAGEMARCH 4 FLEABAG A rip-roaring account of some sort of female, living her life. £14-£10, 7.30pm. Live Theatre, live.org.uk MARCH 5 WRITE STUFF New plays written by 13-15 year olds. From £6, 7.30pm. Live Theatre, live.org.uk

MARCH 5, 7

THE MARIAGE OF FIGARO Mozart’s effervescent comedy. From £17.95. Theatre Royal, theatreroyal.co.uk

FIRST IN 3Popular scratch night. £5.Northern Stage, northernstage.co.uk MARCH 10-11 ROSS SUTHERLAND: STAND BY FOR TAPE BACK-UP A true story of one man’s journey into synchronicity and madness. From £8. Northern Stage, northernstage.co.uk

MARCH 10-14 MACBETH A radical version of Macbeth incorporating innovative sound and music. £24-£14.50. Northern Stage, northernstage.co.uk

MARCH 11-29 SHREK THE MUSICAL Direct from the West End, join the swamp-dwelling ogre and his loyal Donkey as they embark on a quest to rescue the beautiful Princess Fiona. From £17.45. Theatre Royal, theatreroyal.co.uk

MARCH 13, 14 FAT MAN A sharp new take on a classic Greek myth, a bitterly funny story of love, loss and eating your way out of grief. From £6, 8pm. Live Theatre, live.org.uk

MARCH 14, 15 OVERLOADAn insightful theatrical journey highlighting some of the challenges and complexities faced by young people today. £8, £6 conc, 7.30pm.Live Theatre, live.org.uk

MARCH 16

GARDENER’S QUESTION TIMEBBC Radio 4’s popular show, hosted by Newcastle’s Greening Wingrove Community Interest Company. £4.50, 5.30pm.Live Theatre, live.org.uk MARCH 17 KATE FOX The comedian and poet explores some of the things she definitely doesn’t want. Free, 8pm. Live Theatre, live.org.uk

TALKS/ WORKSHOPSEVERY DAY VICTORIA TUNNEL Discover what lies beneath the city’s streets! Most days of the week, times vary. Booking essential. Meet at Arch 6, Stepney Bank, ouseburntrust.org.uk

CITY HIGHLIGHTS WALKING TOUR£4, £3 conc, 10.30am.Meet at Visitor Information, Market Street, newcastlegateshead.com/city-guides

EVERY MONDAY IRISH LANGUAGE LESSONS Beginners lessons from 6pm-7pm. Develop skills and learn to read basic text from 7pm-9pm. Free. Tyneside Irish Centre, tynesideirish.com EVERY TUES, WEDS AND FRI FREE GUIDED TOURSFree, 11.15am.Tyneside Cinema, tynesidecinema.co.uk EVERY TUESDAY KEEP FIT CEILINo Irish dancing experience needed, movement to music and suitable for all levels. Free, 6.30pm-8pm.Tyneside Irish Centre, tynesideirish.com

SHARED READING GROUPRead aloud and talk about short stories, poems and novels. Free, 6pm-7.45pm.Newcastle City Library, newcastle.gov.uk EVERY WEDNESDAY GET STARTED WITH DRAWING Introductory classes, learn how to draw and sketch. Free, 6pm-8pm. Tyneside Irish Centre, tynesideirish.com EVERY THURSDAY

IRISH MUSICBring your instrument and learn to play. For beginners and improvers. Free, 7pm-8pm.Tyneside Irish Centre, tynesideirish.com GROUP CHEOIL Irish music ensemble. Free, 8pm-9pm. Tyneside Irish Centre, tynesideirish.com

TRACE YOUR IRISH ANCESTRYThe second term for the course. All new members welcome. Free, 7-8.30pm.Tyneside Irish Centre, tynesideirish.com MARCH 4

CARICATURE WORKSHOP Part of Articipate exhibition. Booking essential. Free, 1pm-3pm.Newcastle Arts Centre, newcastle-arts-centre.co.uk MARCH 5 INSPIRING PLACES TALK The Banks of the Tyne. Free, 12pm. St Nicholas Cathedral, stnicholascathedral.co.uk

MARCH 7 JOURNEY INTO ABSTRACTIONA practical art workshop led by Theresa Poulton, create your own abstract image. 10.30am-noon.Hatton Gallery, twmuseums.org.uk/hatton-gallery

BREAD MAKING FOR BEGINNERSMake proper bread. £90 incl lunch, wine, coffee, 10am-4pm.Blackfriars, blackfriars restaurant.co.uk MARCH 8 HANG ARIEL Hang upside down and explore trapeze, aerial hoop, cocoon and rope. Ages 6-10, £14, 12.30-2pm. 16+, £20, 2.30-4pm. Dance City, dancecity.co.uk

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MARCH 9, 16, 23, 30 CREATIVE DRAWING Aimed at budding artists suitable for all levels of experience. With artist Jenny Purrett. 4 x 4hr lessons, £75, 1.30pm-4.30pm. Newcastle Arts Centre, newcastle-arts-centre.co.uk MARCH 10 COOL AND ANTI COOL: A SURVEY OF CONTEMPORARY ART Join Bill Varley for a lecture about contemporary art. Free, 7pm-9pm. Hatton Gallery, twmuseums.org.uk/hatton-gallery

MARCH 11 BRIAN ALDERSON: WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE Brian will talk about Maurice Sendak, the fame of whose Where The Wild Things Are (1963) has comprehensively concealed the breadth of his genius. Free, 5.30pm. Newcastle University, sevenstories.org.uk

MARCH 12 JO COLLEY AND SHEREE MACK Free, 7pm. The Lit & Phil, litandphil.org.uk

SAVING OUR BUMBLEBEESWith Dave Goulson, professor of biology at Sussex University. Free.The Lit & Phil, litandphil.org.uk

GEORGE FRIDERIC HANDEL: A LIFE WITH FRIENDSLecture by Emeritus professor Ellen Harris. Free, 5.30pm.Curtis Auditorium, ncl.ac.uk/events/kings-hall MARCH 14 FIRST WORLD WAR PHOTOMONTAGE WORKSHOP Part of Articipate exhibition. Booking essential. Free, 11am-1pm Newcastle Arts Centre, newcastle-arts-centre.co.uk

COOKING FOR BEGINNERSA fun and interactive cooking session. £90 incl lunch and wine, 10am-4pm.Blackfriars, blackfriars restaurant.co.uk

CLASSIC BURLESQUEFeel glamorous, have fun and learn moves and poses. 18+. £20, 6.30pm-8.30pm.Dance City, dancecity.co.uk MARCH 15 BODY CREATIVITY Dance and aerial sessions for all. Ages 5-11 £5, 10.45am-11.45am, 12-18 £5, 12pm-1pm. Dance City, dancecity.co.uk

MARCH 16 HAVE HUMAN RIGHTS GONE WRONG? With Julie Weatherall. Free, 6pm The Lit & Phil, litandphil.org.uk

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ONE-OFF EVENTS MARCH 5 WEDDING OPEN EVENING The CastleGate, thecastlegate.co.uk MARCH 7 WHISKY FESTIVAL Tastings, workshops and more. £30 Civic Centre, thewhiskylounge.com STORE LAUNCH With Geordie Shore’s Marnie Simpson. Foxy Hair Extensions, Ridley Place, foxyhairextensions.net

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ST PATRICK’S DAY CELEBRATIONSLive music, champion Irish dancers and great craic for the whole family - young and old. Free, 12pm-3pm.The Shamrock Stage, Grey’s Monument, tynesideirish.com MARCH 15

MOTHER’S DAY PICNIC AT BALTIC Tasty favourites and sweet treats for Mum and all the family. And don’t worry about the weather, it’s served inside at Baltic’s River Terrace. £9.95, £4.95 conc per person, 12pm-3pm. Baltic, balticmill.com

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