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North East Theatre Guide @netheatreguide.bsky.social · 3d

🎭 Bad Lads at @livetheatre.bsky.social is “a passionate play… a fine example of advocacy storytelling.”
A gripping, harrowing look at youth detention in 1980s Britain.
On until Sat Oct 11
Review 👇http://www.northeasttheatreguide.co.uk/2025/10/review-bad-lads-at-newcastle-live.html

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North East Theatre Guide @netheatreguide.bsky.social · 2d

🚽 “Urinetown” at Newcastle’s Jubilee Theatre is a sharp, funny & energetic take on the cult musical — with standout vocals, bold direction & a live band that brings it to life!

🎭 On until Sat 11 Oct – full review 👇
👉 www.northeasttheatreguide.co.uk/2025/10/revi...

#MusicalTheatre #TheatreReview

REVIEW: Urinetown at Newcastle Jubilee Theatre

www.northeasttheatreguide.co.uk

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Stephen @panicbutton99.bsky.social · 3d

At @livetheatre.bsky.social to review Bad Lads for @netheatreguide.bsky.social tonight

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Stephen @panicbutton99.bsky.social · 8d

Finishing the week with the last album from @lolayoung.music-social.com. Really enjoying it. #GetWellSoonLola

Stephen @panicbutton99.bsky.social · 19d

Pulled these 2 off the shelf to play in the car this week. #TsunamiBomb

Stephen @panicbutton99.bsky.social · Jul 28

Film #33 of the annual pass, a preview screening of Together.
Canny horror that feels like a reboot of Society in some ways. Nice to be an almost full screen with people who jump or laugh together. Horror is great as a shared experience.

Stephen @panicbutton99.bsky.social · Jul 22

Love living here in the North East. We have the balance between urban, country and coast all in a short area.

Stephen @panicbutton99.bsky.social · Jul 22

Loved the early Dubstar covers, especially the pencil case.

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Stephen @panicbutton99.bsky.social · Jul 20

The joy of the summer is listening to music and reading. Just finished my Status Quo book this afternoon (which took far too long as I wasn't making time to read). Decided to pick this one off the pile to read next.

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Stephen @panicbutton99.bsky.social · Jul 16

I was really moved by this show that only has one night to go. Powerful theatre.

North East Theatre Guide @netheatreguide.bsky.social · Jul 15

🎭 When We Were Young @livetheatre.bsky.social is raw, powerful & unforgettable from @geezabreakpro.bsky.social.
A gripping Glaswegian tale of youth, violence, and loyalty—with a tight cast, dark humour & emotional punch.
Final night-Wed 16 July
🎟️REVIEW www.northeasttheatreguide.co.uk/2025/07/revi...

REVIEW: When We Were Young at Newcastle Live Theatre

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Stephen @panicbutton99.bsky.social · Jul 11

Last night, we had a good laugh at a very funny comedy.

North East Theatre Guide @netheatreguide.bsky.social · Jul 10

🎭 Diana: The Untold and Untrue Story from @awkwardprods.co.uk at Newcastle @livetheatre.bsky.social until 12 July👑
A wild, hilarious fantasy full of drag, puppets & queer joy–this untrue tale of the People’s Princess is laugh-out-loud funny
👠 REVIEW: www.northeasttheatreguide.co.uk/2025/07/revi...

REVIEW: Diana: The Untold and Untrue Story at Newcastle Live Theatre

www.northeasttheatreguide.co.uk

Stephen @panicbutton99.bsky.social · Jul 10

This morning's cd in the car to work was 2018s Dream Wife by Dream Wife. I needed something uplifting.

Stephen @panicbutton99.bsky.social · Jul 10

Saw this last night. It was warm in the theatre.

North East Theatre Guide @netheatreguide.bsky.social · Jul 9

👁️‍🗨️ Dark. Surreal. Unforgettable.

Caryl Churchill's The Skriker haunts the Newcastle Theatre Royal Studio until 11 July.

“A fever dream of myth, madness, and meaning” – full review:
🔗 www.northeasttheatreguide.co.uk/2025/07/revi...
@TheatreRoyalNew @NTR_PROJECTA

REVIEW: The Skirker at Newcastle Theatre Royal

www.northeasttheatreguide.co.uk

Stephen @panicbutton99.bsky.social · Jul 10

Tonight I'm off the Live theatre to watch a play about Diana.

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Stephen @panicbutton99.bsky.social · Jul 10

Planning a couple of visits to the cinema this weekend. Need to catch up on 28 years and Jurassic Park. Both will be good on the big screen. Booked already as we left it too late last weekend and the good seats had gone.

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North East Theatre Guide @netheatreguide.bsky.social · Jun 24

✨ NEW REVIEW ✨
🎭 Last Laugh at Newcastle Theatre Royal delivers a moving mix of comedy and heartache.
👏 The "humour is timeless“
📖 Read more: www.northeasttheatreguide.co.uk/2025/06/revi...
#TheatreReview #NewcastleTheatre #LastLaugh #LiveTheatre

REVIEW: The Last Laugh at Newcastle Theatre Royal

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North East Theatre Guide @netheatreguide.bsky.social · Jun 21

🔥 Hamilton dazzles at Sunderland Empire! 🎭✨
Incredible performances, stunning choreography, and unforgettable storytelling. 🎶
Catch it before it leaves on Sat 26 July! 🎟️
Full review 👉 www.northeasttheatreguide.co.uk/2025/06/revi... #Hamilton #SunderlandEmpire #NorthEastTheatre

REVIEW: Hamilton at Sunderland Empire

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Stephen @panicbutton99.bsky.social · Jun 9

Tonight I have been listening to Troublegum by Therapy?
I hate to say it...from 31 years ago.

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North East Theatre Guide @netheatreguide.bsky.social · May 13

Detective Roy Grace returns to the Theatre Royal stage to solve another mystery.
Read our review of Peter James’ Picture You Dead which is appearing at Newcastle Theatre Royal until Saturday 17 May 2025
REVIEW: www.northeasttheatreguide.co.uk/2025/05/revi...

Review: Picture You Dead at Newcastle Theatre Royal

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Stephen @panicbutton99.bsky.social · May 12

Saw Panic Shack and The Pill at The Cluny last night. Fabulous energy from 2 great bands.

Stephen @panicbutton99.bsky.social · May 8

Woop! 300 streak and counting!

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North East Theatre Guide @netheatreguide.bsky.social · May 6

The powerful winner of the North East Playwriting Award has arrived at @livetheatre.bsky.social Live Theatre Newcastle for a couple of weeks - and it is well worth checking out.
Dogs On The Metro plays at Live Theatre until Saturday 17 May
REVIEW: www.northeasttheatreguide.co.uk/2025/05/revi...

REVIEW: Dogs On The Metro at Newcastle Live Theatre

www.northeasttheatreguide.co.uk

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Stephen @panicbutton99.bsky.social · Apr 27

Anyhow, nice to see my #SelfEsteem cd from #ReflexCd has a parental guidance sticker. Brings back memories of Tipa Gore's pmrc campaign in the 80s/90s.

Stephen @panicbutton99.bsky.social · Apr 27

This week's episode of "postie please find a new place every week to hide my new cd delivery." They found a brand new place rather than sticking it through the letter box, so I found it on the Sunday as I put stuff in the bins.

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Stephen @panicbutton99.bsky.social · Apr 21

They did go through a phase of releasing similar games. Bit like EA with the FIFA franchise