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Brian Alderson, one of the pioneers of children’s literature studies in Britain, and a prolific writer, reviewer, and translator, will give a series of free lectures on authors and work included within the Seven Stories collection. The talks will take place at the Robinson Library, Newcastle University between 9 November and 16 May 2012 and are being organised by the Children’s Literature Unit at Newcastle University’s School of English in partnership with Seven Stories, the National Centre for Children’s Books.
Brian is a leading bibliographer in the field of children’s literature and a collector in his own right; his knowledge of children’s publishing and book production in Britain is unmatched.  He has been a generous supporter of Seven Stories and children’s literature in Newcastle for many years. The series will provide a unique insight into the development of children's literature in Britain.
The free talks by Brian Alderson are:
Wednesday 14 December, 5.30pm: 'Rooted in the 1930s: the illustrator Harold Jones and the editor Kathleen Lines.'Wednesday 11 January, 5.30pm: Ursula Moray Williams and a lifetime of storytellingWednesday 8 February, 5.30pm: '"The born illustrator" - Edward Ardizzone'Wednesday 7 March, 5.30pm: 'Peter Dickinson and a loftful of paper'Wednesday 16 May, 5.30pm: 'Out of a clearer's skip - Faith Jaques, illustrator and fighter for "illustrators' rights"' 
The talks will take place in Seminar Room 152 on Level One (basement) of the Robinson Library, Newcastle University.  Admission is free and open to all.  Note that the first talk in the series will start at 5pm; thereafter talks will start at the later time of 5.30pm.
The Robinson Library is opposite the Great North Museum, at the other end of Barras Bridge.  A member of staff will be posted at the front entrance of the Library to give directions if needed. Maps of the campus and the city here: http://www.ncl.ac.uk/about/visit/maps.htm. 

With over 1.3 MILLION tickets sold over the past four years, the hugely popular UK arena tour returns for the fifth consecutive year.
The multi-million pound show will visit some of the biggest entertainment venues in the UK, making a welcome return to the Metro Radio Arena, Newcastle on Tuesday 7th – Thursday 9th February 2012.
The 2012 show will feature a brand new line-up of top celebrities and their dance partners from the smash hit BBC1 show, including McFly heartthrob Harry Judd, ex-EastEnders legend and national treasure Anita Dobson, former footballer Robbie Savage, ex-Olympic swimmer Mark Foster, Nancy Dell’Olio, Chelsee Healey and Jason Donovan.
The seven celebrities and their professional dance partners will be performing in front of the judging panel which this year features Len Goodman, Bruno Tonioli and Craig Revel Horwood, who is also directing the arena tour for the second year running. Strictly fans can watch their favourite dancing couples competing live for the votes and all important feedback of the TV judges and vote themselves via their mobile phone.  Arena audiences will experience Strictly’s glitz, glamour and breathtaking choreography, courtesy of TV judge Craig Revel Horwood, who is directing the arena tour for the second year running.
The 2011 tour received rave reviews in the national newspapers - the Sunday Express asked “Does it get much better? Not often” and awarded the show a 5 Star review.  The Daily Telegraph’s 4 Star review described the tour as “the ultimate feel good show”.  And the Mail on Sunday’s 4 star review said that “the audience adored every second”.
More than 9 million viewers tuned in to watch the series’ launch show on 10th September on BBC1. The ninth series begins on 30th September.  The television format, also known as Dancing With The Stars, entered the Guinness Book of World Records two years ago as the world’s most successful reality television show and has been sold by BBC Worldwide to over 35 international broadcasters.  Last year’s final saw more than 14 million people tune in to see Kara Tointon raise the Strictly glitterball!
 

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Focusing around the short plays A Kind of Alaska and A Slight Ache we are delighted to stage a selection of Harold Pinter's sketches and short works, spanning the early and middle years of the Nobel Prize-winning writer's career.

The People's Theatre built its reputation on presenting challenging and rarely-performed drama that would otherwise go unseen on Tyneside.

In the past, we were one of the first theatres to regularly present Pinter's work in Newcastle; it is only fitting that the work of this great playwright should help us embark on our second century.

For all the budding wine enthusiasts out there, come along to Blackfriars’ wine tasting event hosted by Majestic, who will take you on a fun and informative wine tasting journey. The event also includes a glass of fizz on arrival and a three course supper.

Credible Mash-Up Featuring Felix Leiter. Electro Mash Up Of All Things F**kin Decent!

Tuesday and Thursday Evenings. The course will be covering the approach to drawing rather than method or technique.

Visit www.workplacegallery.co.uk for full details.

Drum&Bass, Dubstep, Breaks and Electro.