Monday Digest: What's On In NE1 This Week?
Whether you're looking for family fun, theatre thrills, music moments, foodie highlights or cultural stuff, we've got you covered with some of this week's best bits in NE1!
MONDAY 27 MAY - SUNDAY 2 JUNE 2019
THEATRE >>
This Time - Ockham's Razor
28 May - 1 June
Lovingly ripped off from the classic film comedy, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Spamalot retells the legend of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table. Don't miss out on the chance to see this fantastic amateur production from the talented team at Newcastle Musical Theatre Company. Book up now for theatre thrills at Theatre Royal!
FOOD & DRINK >>
Filmore Bank Holiday Feast
27 May
Celebrate the May bank holiday with good-for-you bites at Filmore & Union, John Lewis Newcastle. Go here for a feelgood Filmore feast, enjoying everything from free range eggs and bacon bagels, to a full vegan brekkie, pancakes, porridge, punchy smoothies and more. It's the perfect place to rest your legs and hang out with friends mid-shopping trip. Hummus eggs and a flat white for us, please!
FAMILY >>
The Tin Foil Astronaut
20 May - 1 June
Take tots to Northern Stage to see The Tin Foil Astronaut. Promising a cosmic adventure to outer space, it follows little Alba as she takes part in a race to put the first human on the moon. But can she really power a rocket with crips? Find out during this heartfelt story of discovery, individuality and reaching for the stars.
MUSIC >>
Sean Paul
29 May
Grammy Award-winner and hot international hit-maker, Sean Paul, touches down on Tyneside at the Utilita Arena. Don’t miss his must-see, electric live show, during which he’ll be performing all of his best-loved hits, including Cheap Thrills, Get Busy, Got 2 Luv U, Baby Boy and more.
CULTURE >>
Land: Beating the Bounds
29 May - 1 June
You’d be mad to miss this brand new play, which explores our relationship to land in the 21st century and beyond, performed by a large ensemble cast. Written by Chinonyerem Odimba, Live Theatre and Northumbria University’s Writer in Residence, especially for the graduating students from the Northumbria University BA (Hons) Drama (Acting and Performance) course to perform.
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