Monday Digest: What's On In NE1 This Week?

Don't let the January blues get the better of you... follow our guide to another glorious week in NE1. From theatre and family time, to live music and ancient insights, there's something for everyone this week.

MONDAY 7 -  SUNDAY 13 JANUARY 2019

THEATRE >>

GOLDILOCKS AND THE THREE BEARS

Until 20 January

It might be January, but the festive fun is still in full-force in NE1 and panto season is proving as popular as ever! Don’t miss out on the chance to see the Theatre Royal’s glittering Goldilocks and the Three Bears production, in its final two weeks on stage! Clive, Danny, Chris and co. are back, this time to tell the traditional tale of Goldilocks and the Three Bears - with added sparkle, sequins and circus acts.

theatreroyal.co.uk

FOOD & DRINK >>

FEEL-GOOD FLAVOURS

10 January

Swing by and see our healthy chums at Olive & Bean this Thursday for a delicious pick-me-up! Try their raspberry oat smoothie - packed full of fruity goodness, including: fresh raspberries, low fat yoghurt, banana, oats, honey and skimmed milk. A filling juice that will keep you fuelled up for your January adventures around NE1!

oliveandbean.co.uk

FAMILY >>

MUSIC LIVE UNDER FIVE

7 January

Take your little ones to Sage Gatshead this Monday for a family music-making session, created especially for babies. Enjoy songs, dances and games, aimed at gently supporting early development, with Sage's friendly team of musicians.

sagegateshead.com

MUSIC >>

THE TRANSATLANTIC ENSEMBLE PRESENT TRANSATLANTIC BOWIE 

12 January

After selling out last year’s event in record time, Transatlantic Bowie returns to Wylam Brewery with the Transatlantic Ensemble this Saturday. Watch as a team of top-notch London musicians pay homage to one of the greatest artists of all time - David Bowie!

wylambrewery.co.uk

CULTURE >>

HOME EDUCATION: GREEK FIGHTING FORCES

9 January

Head to the Great North Museum this Wednesday for an insight into how ancient Greek soldiers were trained in the ancient world. You’ll get to handle replica armour that they carried into battle and use original material to re-imagine their pre-war journeys.

greatnorthmuseum.org.uk

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