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Stephen
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Originally from Hull, lived in the North East since 1990.
Love going to gigs, theatre, cinema, comedy.
Writer: North East Theatre Guide & JoWhereToGo music sites.
Also love a pint.
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A proper traditional panto that’s full of laughs, great songs & huge audience energy! 🎭✨
Beauty and the Beast – Playhouse Whitley Bay is a festive highlight this year.
Full review 👇
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REVIEW: Beauty and the Beast at Playhouse Whitley Bay
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December 6, 2025 at 9:58 PM
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🎭 Review: Cinderella at Newcastle Tyne Theatre
A joyful, traditional panto with a superb cast and a brilliantly funny Charlie Richmond at its heart. Maureen Nolan shines as the Fairy Godmother and local debut Scarlett Robinson impresses as Cinderella.
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REVIEW: Cinderella at Newcastle Tyne Theatre & Opera House
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December 14, 2025 at 12:01 AM
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Tradition. Family. Loss. Hope. Fiddler on the Roof at Sunderland Empire hits all the right notes. Read our full thoughts 👉 REVIEW: www.northeasttheatreguide.co.uk/2025/11/revi...
#Sunderland #MusicalTheatre
REVIEW: Fiddler on the Roof at Sunderland Empire
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November 26, 2025 at 6:35 AM
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🎭✨ ALADDIN at Newcastle Theatre Royal is a riot of comedy, spectacle & Geordie magic.
A 20th anniversary panto packed with laughs, huge effects & standout performances from Danny Adams, Clive Webb & Joe McElderry.

Full review ⬇️
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On until 18 Jan 2026.
REVIEW: Aladdin at Newcastle Theatre Royal
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November 27, 2025 at 10:53 PM
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🎪🐻 Goldilocks and the Three Bears at South Shields Customs House is full of heart, humour & standout performances — especially Ray Spencer as Dame Bella Ballcock and a brilliant villainous turn from Steven Lee Hamilton.

Review 👇
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On until 3 Jan 2026.
REVIEW: Goldilocks and the Three Bears at South Shields Customs House
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November 30, 2025 at 9:58 PM
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December 1, 2025 at 10:34 PM
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Kinky Boots brings glitter, heart & a whole lot of joy to Sunderland Empire! ✨🎭
Fierce performances, fabulous drag & feel-good vibes — perfect for a winter night.

Read our full review by Hannah Daglish 👇
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REVIEW: Kinky Boots at Sunderland Empire
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December 3, 2025 at 6:14 PM
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Northern Stage’s Beauty and the Beast takes bold choices with its Christmas show this year. 🎭✨
We break down the staging, performances, and surprises — without the usual panto path.
Full review 👉 www.northeasttheatreguide.co.uk/2025/12/revi...
REVIEW: Beauty and the Beast at Newcastle Northern Stage
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December 5, 2025 at 10:54 PM
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Currently at panto #4.
Customs House in South Shields.
Review to follow on @netheatreguide.bsky.social
November 30, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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✨ Cinderella at Seaton Delaval Arts Centre is a fun, story-focused panto packed with laughs, live music & charm! 🎉

Full review 👇
www.northeasttheatreguide.co.uk/2025/11/revi...
REVIEW: Cinderella at Seaton Delaval Arts Centre
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November 29, 2025 at 5:51 PM
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At Sunderland Empire to enjoy Fiddler on the Roof tonight. Review to follow...
November 25, 2025 at 9:11 PM
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The panto season is here! 🌱✨ We reviewed Jack and the Beanstalk @ Gala Durham — a fun, fast-paced, family-friendly show with great music, strong storytelling & a fantastic cast.
Read the full review 👇
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🎟 On until 31 Dec 2025
REVIEW: Jack and the Beanstalk at Durham Gala
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November 22, 2025 at 10:52 PM
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The Jowheretogo Radio Show in live on Affinity Radio from 1 pm today. Your what's on guide for the North East.
DAB+, smart speaker, internet.
@affinityradione.bsky.social @jowheretogo.bsky.social
November 9, 2025 at 8:40 AM
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It has finally happened. My opening word finally is THE word.
Wordle in one.

Wordle 1,603 1/6

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November 8, 2025 at 9:12 AM
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The @jowheretogo.bsky.social Jowheretogo Radio Show will be on @affinityradione.bsky.social this Sunday from 1-3 pm - on DAB+ & the internet.
Details: www.affinityradio.uk/show/jowhere...
October 28, 2025 at 12:57 PM
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🩷🎭 “A vibrant celebration of Steps… pure heartbeat-racing entertainment!”

Read our review of Here & Now – The Steps Musical at Newcastle Theatre Royal 🎶✨
On until 2 Nov 2025!
👉 www.northeasttheatreguide.co.uk/2025/10/revi...

#stepsmusical #TheatreReview @officialsteps.bsky.social
REVIEW: Here & Now - the Steps Musical at Newcastle Theatre Royal
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October 29, 2025 at 10:04 AM
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GRIMM at @alphabettitheatre.bsky.social — a heartfelt dive into Grimsby’s fishing days during the Cod Wars. Real lives, real losses, and unforgettable performances.
Limited run ends on Thursday.
⚓️ Read our review:
👉 www.northeasttheatreguide.co.uk/2025/10/revi...
#Newcastle #Theatre
REVIEW: Grimm at Newcastle Alphabetti Theatre
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October 29, 2025 at 11:31 PM
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Brecht’s Mother Courage and Her Children at @livetheatre.bsky.social is “entertaining and inspiringly provocative.”
Stephen Oliver’s review praises Paulina Malefane’s standout performance & the show’s powerful energy.

🎟 Read more: www.northeasttheatreguide.co.uk/2025/10/revi...

#Theatre #Newcastle
REVIEW: Mother Courage and Her Children at Newcastle Live Theatre
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October 24, 2025 at 9:50 PM
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🎭 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
October 8, 2025 at 5:09 AM
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🚽 “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 👇
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#MusicalTheatre #TheatreReview
REVIEW: Urinetown at Newcastle Jubilee Theatre
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October 8, 2025 at 10:15 PM
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At @livetheatre.bsky.social to review Bad Lads for @netheatreguide.bsky.social tonight
October 7, 2025 at 6:25 PM
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Finishing the week with the last album from @lolayoung.music-social.com. Really enjoying it. #GetWellSoonLola
October 3, 2025 at 7:02 AM
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Pulled these 2 off the shelf to play in the car this week. #TsunamiBomb
September 22, 2025 at 6:54 AM
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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.
July 28, 2025 at 9:19 PM
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Love living here in the North East. We have the balance between urban, country and coast all in a short area.
July 22, 2025 at 5:12 PM