Tourism and travel

Not only is it our biggest ever event to date but we've booked it on World Gin Day... so it would be rude not to!

We will be showcasing over 50 different gins! On arrival you will be handed a brochure with information on all the gins you can try, a little about each company and a suggested garnish. You will need drinks tokens to buy the gin which will be available at the front desk, these are £4 per drink this includes tonic and a fresh garnish. Most people tend to buy a card of 5 for £20 and go from there but you can buy less if you like.

Throughout the evening there will be live entertainment, talks from gin industry experts, food available to buy and lot's of chit chat with other gin lovers alike. If your new to gin don't worry, our friendly staff will recommend some to get you going or tell you which our favourites are too/

Tickets are just £5 entry fee (+ £1 booking fee for paypal charges), then its just £4 per drink token which can be purchased on the day.

The show that had Whitley Bay dancing for days is making its rockin’ return to the PLAYHOUSE in June!

Let your hair down as we transport you back to the bustling music of the 50’s and 60’s with The Twist!

Set in an American Diner where “Big” Tony Tremendo, the diner owner, delivers a show packed with authentic vocals and comedy backed by a critically acclaimed live band, The Twisters. Relive the fabulous songs of a great Rock ‘n’ Roll era wrapped up in a “Happy Days” family style feel.

Think Elvis’s hip shaking, Dusty’s sensual sound and Buddy’s Rock ‘n’ Roll moves, The Twist will have you up on your feet and dancing the night away.
Starring and created by Strictly Come Dancing lead vocalist Chris Madin and West End sweetheart Suzi Jary, do not miss this opportunity to travel back in time with the PLAYHOUSE.

WARNING: May result in impromptu dancing....

“Turned out nice again hasn’t it?”

‘Formby’ follows George Formby’s rise from awkward stable boy to one of Britain’s biggest stars. In a unique one-man performance Ewan Wardrop plays the role of Formby, as well as all the key characters involved in this fascinating slice of his life.

'Formby' is a funny, touching and thoughtful play of an essentially ordinary man with an extraordinary talent. This sensational production features many of Formby's classic hits brilliantly performed LIVE by Wardrop on the Ukulele, including: 'Blackpool Rock', 'Leaning On A Lamp-Post', 'When I'm Cleaning Windows', 'TT Races' and many more!

The multi award-winning Simon Munnery, once more embarks into the void between dead film and live theatre, in his latest fylm-tastic show. As its national tour extends into 2014 whilst settling down for ten nights at London’s Leicester Square Theatre.

FYLM is a show of clever, thrilling comedy and visual sketches: all performed by Simon, sat amongst the audience, and projected live on screen

Thanks to some of the UK's top film distributors we've managed to get our hands on regional premieres of five exclusive new films, months before their official UK release, and you can see them before everyone else and raise money for the Tyneside Cinema Appeal at this very special movie marathon!

Book now to watch regional premieres of these five new films:
Locke (15)
We Are The Best! (15)
Mystery Road (15 TBC)
The Strange Colour Of Your Body’s Tears (18)
The Lunchbox (PG)

We know that watching five films one after the other isn't easy, so (just like the Great North Run*) when you book your ticket we'll give you a sponsorship form so you can ask your friends and family to sponsor you to take on this gruelling challenge! Or you can raise money for us online by going to www.justgiving.com/tynesidecinema.

You’ll also get exclusive training tips for building up your 'watching film tolerance' (or 'WTF') and a Tyneside Cinema Appeal wristband! Find out how your donations will support the Cinema on our Tyneside Appeal page

*OK, it's nothing like the Great North Run.

Join the Regional Youth Ballet and see upcoming stars of tomorrow as their cast of 60 local dancers ages 8-18 will be performing the ever popular classical ballet Les Sylphides to the delightful music of Chopin.

This is followed by a wonderful mix of variations from classics such as Swan Lake, The Nutcracker with the enchanting Sugar Plum Fairy, La Fille Mal Garde and the ever popular Fan Variation from Don Quixote. More unusual pieces include Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue and a high kicking Can Can.

Regional Youth Ballet is now an established dance company giving local students a chance to perform under the expertise of fully qualified professionals.
The dancers are chosen by audition and then cast into challenging roles, weeks of intensive coaching culminate in an outstanding performance for all to enjoy.

The Cluny is proud to announce its third annual Beer & Cider Festival, which takes place in Cluny 2 on the 14th, 15th and 16th March.

Featuring beers and ciders from twenty different breweries – a full list of which is attached – it promises to be an unforgettable weekend.

And as it’s at The Cluny - Newcastle’s best music venue – there are obviously a host of great bands and solo artists on hand to keep you entertained. Saturday sees sets from Mick Rolfe (playing acoustically) and Strange Bruise, the area’s premier Cream tribute band. On Sunday both Trev Gibb and Sundown Steven Brown will be playing solo sets, and Newcastle’s very own delta-blues maestros Monkey Junk will also be playing.

If that wasn’t enough, there will also be mild, hot and veggie chilli available throughout to keep you going.

It all starts at 5pm on Friday 14th March with the main event running all day on Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th. Saturday runs 12pm till midnight, and Sunday 12pm till 10.30pm, and tickets are a mere £3 for the whole weekend, including festival glass and programme.

For more information please contact Cluny manager Julian Ive on 0191 230 4474 or cluny@theheadofsteam.co.uk

Returning with their first studio album in over four years, Echo & the Bunnymen have today announced a long awaited national UK headline tour.
Famed for hit singles ‘The Cutter’ and ‘The Killing Moon’, along with three Gold certified albums, Echo & The Bunnymen are one of the most seminal British rock acts in modern history. Emerging in the early 80’s, their debut album ‘Crocodiles’ received immediate critical praise and continues to be listed by many as one of the greatest albums of all time.
Eleven studio albums later, the band’s loyal and ever growing following is showing no signs of abating. New album ‘Meteorites’ is due for release on the 28th April, and its release has been highly anticipated amongst fans and critics alike. The proceeding tour dates will see Echo & The Bunnymen performing this new material live for the first time, along with performing a fine selection of their classic tracks.

Visit our pop-up Pamper Zone, between Boots and John Lewis, on Saturday 29th March and enjoy a free beauty treatment.

Sit back, relax and enjoy being pampered by the team of beauty experts before you hit the shops to find the perfect Mother’s Day gift.

The Capital FM Street Stars will also be on hand offering you the chance to WIN a £500 intu Eldon Square Gift Card.

Visit intu.co.uk/eldonsquare for more details.

Do you have a handbag that you once loved but that you no longer use? Could you give someone else's unwanted handbag a good home? Then you can bag yourself a swap in our swishing event! Bring along your unwanted handbag to our special swishing event and swap it for someone else's.

Designer Sarah Ingledew will be here to help you accessorise your bag and there will be a bar available. You can also see the gallery's current exhibition, To Have and To Hold, where you can see a fabulous collection of vintage bags and purses on show.

Bring your bags at 6pm and get ready to swap at 7pm!