Review: We Will Rock You at Darlington Hippodrome
Invited: Reviewed by Stephen Stokoe on October 29, 2026 I always look forward to seeing Darlington Operatic Society’s...
Theatre Reviews
Review: Northern Ballet’s Cinderella at Newcastle Theatre Royal
Invited: Reviewed by Catherine Salkeld on October 28, 2026 This was the UK premiere of Michael Pink’s version...
Review: It Walks Around at Night at Northern Stage
Invited: Reviewed by Paul Oliver on October 28, 2026 The run-up to Halloween is the perfect time of...
Review: Dennis’ Little Chip Shop of Horrors at Customs House South Shields
Invited: Review by Stephen Stokoe on October 29, 2026 I do love Halloween, and it has become something...
Review: Our Friends in the North: The Thatcher Years Review at Newcastle Theatre Royal
Invited: Reviewed by Jon Isbell on October 20, 2026 Three familiar names in North East theatre – Live...
Review: Twelve Angry Men at Darlington Hippodrome
Invited: Review by Stephen Stokoe on 06 October 2026 I know I get excited about a lot of...
Review: Miriam’s Full English at Sunderland Empire
Review by Stephen Stokoe on 30 September 2026 I think everyone knows what to expect when they sit...
Review: All At Sea at Live Theatre, Newcastle
Invited: Reviewed by Jon Isbell on 29 September 2026 While heavily inspired by the real events of “canoe...
Review: Mrs Doubtfire at Newcastle Theatre Royal
Invited: Reviewed by Stephen Stokoe on 25 September 2026 This is now the third time I have seen...
Review: Dirty Dancing at Sunderland Empire
Invited: Review by Stephen Stokoe 22 October 2026 Sunderland Empire was certainly jumping with the audience clearly expecting...