I should have known it was going to be one of those nights as the over-excited drugs dog carefully cocked his left leg over my pristine satchel and emptied that day’s water bowl without pausing for breath. The cops were creasing themselves as I searched for my emergency packet of Handy Andies before frantically seeking …
Welcome all to our Friday quiz question… But first, to 1 March in years gone by. On this day in… 1692 Sarah Good, Sarah Osborne and Tituba were brought before magistrates in Salem, Massachusetts, beginning the Salem Witch Trials. 1815 Napoleon returned to France following his banishment to Elba 1867 Nebraska became the 37th US state 1872 Yellowstone National …
So far in this series, we’ve been to 1985 with Fats Domino; caught up with Tina Turner in 1983; and been to Paris with Wham! in 1986(ish) as I continue to work my way through the (unfinished) list of 40 memorable moments I started with my Dad (and director of The Tube) Geoff Wonfor to …
Hats off to the talented ensemble daring to deliver The Full Monty to Newcastle Theatre Royal audiences this week. Mark Goucher and David Pugh’s co-production sees a clearly close-knit cast deliver Simon Beaufoy’s adapted screenplay with an intimacy and sensitivity that is certainly worthy of the standing ovation it received. A big-hearted performance packed full …
As a rule of thumb, I think I prefer to be pleasantly surprised rather than have high expectations. Hence I left a thoroughly enjoyable performance of Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the World feeling slightly underwhelmed. And I’m laying the blame firmly at the production’s association with smash hit musical SIX. At the beginning of …
The Arctic convoys which carried supplies to Russia endured some of the most gruelling ordeals of the Second World War. In addition to relentless attacks by German aircraft and U-boats, the ice-encased ships in the convoys had to battle though extreme cold, gales and pack ice. The loss rate of vessels was greater than another …
Before you ask, I’ve never seen Ye naked. I’m talking about Kim Kardashian’s second husband. The one before Mr West and the one after Damon Thomas. The bloke she married and divorced after just 72 days following the whirlwind romance gone wrong. So far, I’ve only seen one of Kim’s hubbies modelling his birthday suit …
Arriving into the Vermont Hotel’s function room after my Dad’s funeral on what would have been his 74th birthday was pretty overwhelming. A small group of us had left the very special Newcastle Cathedral service for a private family cremation* so, by the time we got back to Dad’s most favourite of Newcastle’s overnight options, …
Welcome all to our Friday quiz question… But first, to February 23 in years gone by. On this day in… 1820 The Cato Street Conspiracy. A plot to assassinate all members of the British Cabinet was exposed. 1836 The Siege of The Alamo began. 1854 The Orange Free State became independent. 1898 Emile Zola was imprisoned after writing J’Accuse in which …
The spectacular musical Aladdin opened at the Sunderland Empire with all the magic, fun and glamour you would expect from Disney – and more. It’s a breathtakingly gorgeous show that shimmers and sparkles with non-stop song, dance and humour. I might be biased because I love a good musical, but I defy anyone who says …
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