LISTINGS

THE BEST OF THE REST… EVEN MORE ALTERNATIVE MUSIC, THEATRE, COMEDY, ART AND FILM TAKING PLACE THROUGHOUT THE NORTH EAST THIS MONTH

Thursday 1st June

BEATNIK

Up and coming alt. rockers from Teesside, with support from Checkmate and Plateau // NE Volume Music Bar, Stockton

DANCE CRAZE

Thrilling concert documentary on the explosion of UK two-tone bands in the 1980s. Visceral, energetic performances with an anti-racist message from The Specials, Madness, The Beat and more // Star & Shadow Cinema, Newcastle

GIGGLE WATER COMEDY CLUB

Pride special, featuring performances from Plastiq, Elaine Robertson and more // Prohibition Cabaret Bar, Newcastle

IN THEIR SHOES

A trio of short plays from Wild Rose Theatre, also on Thursday 8th June // Laurel’s, Whitley Bay

MARTIN CARTHY & ELIZA CARTHY

The legendary ballad singer and guitarist and his twice Mercury-nominated daughter Eliza join forces to perform an eclectic range of songs from their vast family repertoire // The Witham, Barnard Castle

NICOLE ATKINS & JIM SCLAVUNOS

A cabaret style show from the respected songwriters // The Cluny 2, Newcastle

Friday 2nd June

BETH MACARI

Dancefloor-ready pop hits from this endearing local songwriter, plus support from Lily Brooke // The Cluny, Newcastle

BRIDIE JACKSON

Superb local songwriter, plus support from Nev Clay and Yakka Doon // Cobalt Studios, Newcastle

JOE RAMSEY

Expect explosive indie from this masterful local songwriter // Alphabetti Theatre, Newcastle

KATIE GRACE

Alan Hull song writing award winner Katie Grace will be joined by Skylark Song and Lee J Toby to bring songs laden with stories inspired by experience and environment // The Engine Room, North Shields

KENDAL MOUNTAIN TOUR

An evening of adventurous cinema, featuring high altitude adventures to cinematically beautiful tales showcasing wilderness and adventure travel // Playhouse Whitley Bay

FEATURED

// North East Food Justice with Si King

In an evening of food and conversation, cook, presenter and passionate food justice campaigner Si King spotlights North East food charities and cooks up some locally sourced delights // Northern Stage, Newcastle

STORYTELLING WITH A BIT CRACK

An open night with voices from the floor // The Chillingham Arms, Newcastle

THEE STRAWBERRY MYNDE

North East garage psych band, plus The Lemontops and Ten Foot Tom & The Leprosy Crooks // NE Volume Music Bar, Stockton

SATURDAY 3RD JUNE

ADRIAN HANLON

Adrian’s debut comedy hour explores social positioning, growing up skint and mixed-race heritage // Laurel’s, Whitley Bay

BIG MOUTH COMEDY CLUB

Featuring Matt Reed, Matt Richardson, Steve Gribbin and Dan Tiernan // Middlesbrough Town Hall

DAVE JOHNS: I FILUM STAR/I STAND UP

The comedian, star and writer of the stage adaptation of Ken Loach’s film talks about his journey from bricklayer to stand-up to film star // Northern Stage, Newcastle

HILARITY BITES COMEDY CLUB

Featuring Phil Chapman, Ashley Frieze and Danny Deegan // The Forum Music Centre, Darlington

MONKEYFEST

Featuring live music from Wingz of the Monkey, Undivine Telephoneline, Borderline and more // NE Volume Music Bar, Stockton

NEWCASTLE RECORD FAIR

An array of dealers selling rare and collective vinyl, CDs, t-shirts and memorabilia. Runs 10am-3pm // Northumbria University, Newcastle

PIZZA CRUNCH

Glaswegian alt. indie band hit the road in support of their 2022 debut EP, That Serene Age // Bobiks, Newcastle

SUNDAY 4TH JUNE

HAPPY SUNDAYS

All-ages show kicking off from 1.30pm and featuring catchy indie pop artist Trunky Juno, infectious rockers Sheds and rapper Reali-T // Two By Two Brewing, Newcastle

MONDAY 5TH JUNE

NOT FROM CONCENTRATE

A dark comedy with a twist by Doncaster writer P.W Sowerby. Meet Benjamin, a writer who can’t write. His manager and his PA are desperate to help him. His sister can’t be ignored. His best friend has a favour to ask, and his orange juice is not from concentrate! Runs until Saturday 10th June // People’s Theatre, Newcastle

TUESDAY 6TH JUNE

THE BEE KEEPER OF ALEPPO

Adapted from Christy Leftieri’s best-selling novel, this tale of connection, danger and loss will have you riveted from the beginning. Runs until Saturday 10th June // Theatre Royal, Newcastle

WUTHERING HEIGHTS

Adapted by fearless theatre company Inspector Sands, this version of Emily Brontë’s masterpiece will contain violence, peril, social awkwardness, exhilarating music, high winds and mud. Runs until Saturday 10th // Northern Stage, Newcastle

THURSDAY 8TH JUNE

FEATURED //

A Room Of One’s Own

Take a wry, amusing and incisive trip through the history of literature, feminism and gender with Dyad Productions’ 21st Century take on Virginia Woolf’s 1928 exploration of the impact of poverty and sexual inequality on intellectual freedom and creativity // Arts Centre Washington

BRIX SMITH

Inimitable post-punk icon // The Cluny, Newcastle

SEVENTH HEAVEN

Alt. rockers, plus support from Guilty Pleasure // NE Volume Music Bar, Stockton

FRIDAY 9TH JUNE

BEAT THE GONG

Matt Reed hosts a night of comedy chaos as 12 hilarious acts try to beat the dreaded gong // ARC, Stockton

GREY TAPES

Producer and beat maker collective whose live electronica is thrilling and unexpected // Alphabetti Theatre, Newcastle

MUL: THE ART OF DISCO

Street artist Mul invites you into a colourful world of disco, urban art, film and interactive fun. Runs until Sunday 11th June // BALTIC, Gateshead

SLIX

Alt. indie group from Scotland, with support from Porcelain // Head of Steam, Newcastle

SUNNBRELLA

Sun-bleached shoegaze driven by melancholy // Bobiks, Newcastle

SATURDAY 10TH JUNE

BA (HONS) ARTIST DESIGNER MAKER: GLASS AND CERAMICS

A celebration of University of Sunderland’s Art And Design Degree students’ work. Runs until 18th June // National Glass Centre, Sunderland

HUMOUR

Energetic post-punk // Bobiks, Newcastle

JASON COOK COMEDY CLUB

TV names, daft guests and fun surprises // Customs House, South Shields

SPILT MILK

Gateshead indie rock band // The Green Room, Stockton

SUNDAY 11TH JUNE

ALGERNON CADWALLADER

Midwest emo and math rock supremos // The Cluny, Newcastle

FIREFRIEND

Torch song rock ‘n’ roll and high-octane smouldering psych freakouts, support from ZUDZ // Zerox, Newcastle

JAMES WALSH

Starsailor songwriter // The Georgian Theatre, Stockton

KYSHONA TRIO

Nashville-based, South Carolina-bred folk and gospel songstress who blends soul, roots and R&B, supported by Georgia May // The Cluny 2, Newcastle

MONDAY 12TH JUNE

IF YOU FALL

If You Fall tells the deeply human stories of older people, their families and carers struggling to approach end of life care with dignity. Runs until Wednesday 14th // Northern Stage, Newcastle

THE CHILLS

Revered indie rock from New Zealand, supported by Rats On Rafts // The Cluny, Newcastle

TUESDAY 13TH JUNE

DMA’S

The Australian three-piece present a special stripped back set celebrating their new album release // Middlesbrough Empire

THURSDAY 15TH JUNE

CIRCA WAVES

High energy rock band // NX Newcastle

GENEVIEVE DAWSON

Stirring electronic artist whose sound is typified by swelling synths, strings and a distinctive voice, supported by Georgia Duncan // The Cluny 2, Newcastle

HOTEL LUX

A sardonic wit coupled with emphatic and danceable tune make Hotel Lux a must-see // The Cluny, Newcastle

TETES DE POIS

Seven-piece jazz fusion outfit, with support from Nauta // Cobalt Studios, Newcastle

FEATURED // Without Us

Iconic local theatre company The Lawnmowers’ brand new production Without Us is a story about the sacrifices parents make for their children and the fact that ultimately, those children need to fly. With warmth and humour it depicts one man with learning disabilities’ journey to discover his own voice, identity, and purpose. Runs until Saturday 17th June // Live Theatre, Newcastle

FRIDAY 16TH JUNE

ITAL GUIDANCE SOUND SYSTEM

Heavyweight dub and reggae sound system night // Little Buildings, Newcastle

JAMES TAYLOR QUARTET

Cool and funky acid jazz, with DJ support from Smoove // The Fire Station, Sunderland

THE PEEVIE WONDERS

High energy colourful four-piece, supported by Sweets // Star & Shadow Cinema, Newcastle

THE UPSIDE

Indie power-pop big band group, supported by Goodsprings // The Globe, Newcastle

SATURDAY 17TH JUNE

ABE PARTRIDGE & DAVID FORD

The heralded musicians and singersongwriters join for a collaborative tour // Old Cinema Launderette, Durham

HOLLY REES

Indie rock with a biting wit, plus support from Sarah Johnsone // Alphabetti Theatre, Newcastle

NO TEETH

Noise-wave artists No Teeth perform a fundraiser for the cinema, plus support from Nev Clay and Yakka Doon // Star & Shadow Cinema, Newcastle

OXJAM FUNDRAISER

Featuring performances from Cane Rouge, Labyrinthine Oceans, Soever and Tile // The Globe, Newcastle

SWINDLED

Rock ‘n’ roll four-piece from Sunderland, with support from Wash House and Lily Mac // Independent, Sunderland

THE ADVENTURES OF PRINCE ACHMED

Lotte Reiniger’s stupendous realisation of Prince Achmed is the only surviving feature length animation from the ‘Silent Era’. S!nk’s live track will conjure Reiniger’s film into an unforgettable and magical experience // Star & Shadow Cinema, Newcastle

THURSDAY 22ND JUNE

PROVENANCE

Indie pop outfit, plus support from math rockers Haeze and indie newcomers Larches // NE Volume Music Bar, Stockton

YOU NEED TO SAY SORRY

Hard hitting and gritty production which takes a look at the pit falls of online dating and the rising cases of domestic violence in older people. Runs until Friday 30th June. // Laurel’s, Whitley Bay

FRIDAY 23RD JUNE

RITUALS

Celebrated local heavy rockers Rituals perform a double headline show with Welsh metal band Rosen Bridge // The Bunker, Sunderland

SHOE CAKE COMEDY CLUB

Featuring Discount Comedy Checkout, MC Chris Lumb and more // The Georgian Theatre, Stockton

SATURDAY 24TH JUNE

RHYS NICHOLSON

Skilful stand-up comedian // The Stand, Newcastle

SUNDAY 25TH JUNE

THE VASELINES

An all-ages matinee show featuring the legendary Scottish alt. rock band // The Cumberland Arms, Newcastle

TUESDAY 27TH JUNE

LAURA CANTRELL

Beloved Americana artist, with support from Doug Levitt // The Fire Station, Sunderland

THURSDAY 29TH JUNE

JARLATH REGAN

YouTube, TikTok and Instagram star Jarlath Regan brings his highly regarded show to Newcastle // The Stand, Newcastle

TASHI DORJI

Celebrated free-form improvisational guitarist, supported by Lucy Adlington // Cobalt Studios, Newcastle

FRIDAY 30TH JUNE

CATCH 22 COMEDY CLUB

Featuring Steve Harris, Howard Anstock, Gareth Waugh and MC Phil Ellis // ARC, Stockton

CRUX

Prog rock mixed with grunge // Bobiks, Newcastle

FEATURED // Great North Nights

Immerse yourself in the wild wonders of nature by exploring the museum after hours, plus enjoy a refreshing brew from Stubrew, a slice of pizza or a drink from the bar // Great North Museum: Hancock, Newcastle