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In this startlingly fresh look at the world's most notorious lover, Casanova becomes a woman. The infamous lover has escaped from prison, leaving her beloved Venice behind. Pursued by a ruthless detective, she travels onwards but as her enthusiasm for adventure begins to falter she struggles to come to terms with a terrifying and sad revelation.
Created by Carol Ann Duffy, one of the UK's most celebrated poets, and featuring Hayley Carmichael in the title role, Told by and Idiot’s production of Casanova takes you on a scandalously funny and passionate ride with the irresistible seducer.
Northern Stage is offering all Culture Club Members two tickets for the price of one throughout the whole run from Tuesday October 23 to Saturday October 27. Tickets are £18, £16, £14 and £5 and Culture Club members should call the Northern Stage box office on 0191 230 5151 quoting their membership number when booking.
Two lucky Culture Club members can win a fantastic Casanova prize. This includes a pre-show backstage tour of Northern Stage; a walk on the set of Casanova; a view of the production’s costumes and a pair of tickets to the show on Wednesday 24 October with complimentary interval drinks. To win the prize, answer this question; Who plays the title role in Told By an Idiot’s production of Casanova? Either email the answer, your name and address, daytime contact phone number, email address and membership number to info@thejournalcultureclub.co.uk or post the same information to Casanova Competition, The Culture Club, The Journal, Groat Market, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1ED. Entries must arrive by 9am on Friday October 19. Winners will be advised by phone or email due to the disruption in postal services. Usual ncjMedia promotion rules apply, available at www.journallive.co.uk/legal. This competition is open to Journal Culture Club Members only.
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Friday October 12 and Saturday October 13 – Daytime and evening performances
www.the-round.com
This lively show for children 3 and up is full of fun, feathers, laughter and excitement and features original music and lots of audience participation!
Tickets £7.99 - 3 for 2 offer for Journal Culture Club members. This offer must be booked in person or by calling 0191 2 605 605. Not valid for internet sales.
We’ve teamed up with Darlington Arts Centre and Darlington Civic Theatre to bring you some great 2 for 1 offers over the next few weeks. We’ve got a great selection of shows and we’re certain you’ll find something that’s right up your street.
Barb Jungr – Love me Tender
Barb Jungr, regarded as one of Britain's foremost chanteuses, takes the songs of Elvis Presley and embarks on a journey through love, loneliness, obsession and finally, faith. The Sunday Times described her as 'The thinking person's cabaret singer'
DATE 01/10/2005 VENUE Arts Centre TICKETS £10.00 (discounts £8.00)
The Joy of Wine
Explore the dark habit of the Blue Nun. Discover whether to spit or swallow. Savour free wine samples. In this acclaimed hour of character comedy, the Reverend Andrew Jones is on a mission to convert lager-swilling luddites to the drink of kings (and tramps). Ably assisted by idiot-savant wine taster Ciaran Murtagh, the Reverend will change the way you feel about wine forever. This show is guaranteed to leave you wanting a drink.
DATE 08/10/05 VENUE Arts Centre TICKETS £8.50 (discounts £6.50)
Saturday Night Fever
When John Travolta walked on to the dance floor in the hit film Saturday Night Fever it changed the way we danced forever. The hit West End and Broadway musical, inspired by the 1977 film phenomenon and featuring hits from the Bee Gees' legendary soundtrack, will appear from October 10th to October 15th at the Darlington Civic Theatre. Set in New York, Saturday Night Fever tells the story of an ambitious, talented and streetwise Brooklyn kid with the burning desire to make it big. Packed with disco hits from the biggest-selling soundtrack in film history, Saturday Night Fever includes the classics Stayin' Alive, Night Fever, Jive Talking, You Should Be Dancing and How Deep Is Your Love.
Saturday Night Fever teams the most talented young singers and dancers with a live band and sensational choreography to create the dance musical event of the year.
DATE 10/10/2005 and 11/10/2005 VENUE Civic Theatre TICKETS £19.50 - £26.50
Please note that the 2 for 1 offer applies only on the first two nights of this show.
Comedian, Patrick Kielty, embarks on his first ever UK stand-up tour this autumn, which includes The Journal Tyne Theatre on Sunday 23 October 2005.
The tour caps a hugely successful 2005 for Kielty, who hosted Comic Relief does Fame Academy for BBC1 in the spring as well as most recently fronting Celebrity Love Island on ITV1.
From partying with Paris Hilton to Backstage at The Pope’s Funeral Patrick’s show will give his UK audience their first opportunity to see the award winning comedian’s razor sharp wit at its unedited irreverent best.
It’s a return to his stand up roots for the Irish star who opened The Empire, Belfast’s first stand up comedy club, in the early 1990’s. His easy going charm, quickfire humour and politically charged material soon established him as one of Ireland’s hottest talents before being snapped up for a successful career in television.
We’re giving Culture Club members the chance to win one of 2 pairs of tickets to this hilarious show.
We’ve teamed up with Darlington Arts Centre and Darlington Civic Theatre to bring you some great 2 for 1 offers over the next few weeks. We’ve got a great selection of shows and we’re certain you’ll find something that’s right up your street.
Casanova
DATE 18/10/3005 VENUE Arts Centre TICKETS £8.50 (discounts £6.50)
In their latest untrue and comic reworking of a classic legend, Ophaboom take on the infamous, scandalous and scurrilous character of Casanova. Following premiere performances at Unity Theatre Liverpool, the show embarks on a ten week tour, taking in twenty-four venues across England and Scotland.
Using their unique style of hilarious half-masked madness, this international touring company presents the story as you’ve never known it before. Thwarted love, unpaid debts and daring deception all collide spectacularly as Ophaboom take liberties with history.
This multi-talented group has been described as the theatrical answer to The Simpsons. They can always be relied on to bring laughter to all ages at their shows with their blend of bawdy physicality and witty word play.
Ophaboom have worked with Perrier nominated writer Owen Powell, who co-wrote their 2004 show Burke & Hare, and long-time collaborators Ninnian Kinnear-Wilson and John Broadbent, to create this new romantic comedy for everyone.
We have teamed up with Arts & Business and are proud to be sponsoring Art Week 4 Everyone – a flamboyant week-long festival taking place in Middlesbrough this month.
The festival launches on Monday October 24 (running until October 30) and most of the activity will take place on and around Linthorpe Road Central, the trendy shopping area of this changing town centre.
The aim behind AW4E is to bring art from its natural surroundings into places that you wouldn’t normally find it.
Throughout the week you’ll find works of art, installations and other fascinating exhibits displayed in bars, restaurants, cafes and shop windows! Organisers have been working with a collection of over 30 artists and of course have had huge support from local businesses (including Binns, Psyche, Bakers and The Blue Lounge to name but a few).
In addition to the visual displays there will also be a full programme of exciting eventsA leaflet detailing all the events can be picked up from participating venues on Linthorpe Road or by contacting Alison Nelson on alison@aw4e.com
This week we’ve got free tickets to give away to the AW4E!’05 Caberet Evening taking place on Wednesday 26th October at The Blue Lounge (208-210, Linthorpe Rd, Middlesbrough, Cleveland TS1 3QW, Tel: 01642 219199).
This fabulous evening of diverse entertainment will include music, poetry and comedy. Acts include singer songwriter Michael James who has an extremely varied musical background, Sophie Dye an exceptional singer songwriter from Middlesbrough and Dave Young, a highly acclaimed writer and outstanding poet. Miss Ruby Diamond a drag artist and comedienne will also be performing providing hilarious parodies of well known songs. Rounding off the evening will be Brown Eyes Blue, an acoustic blues trio with a laid back style followed by a DJ playing super cool jazz!
Each member may apply for 2 places.
We have teamed up with Arts & Business and are proud to be sponsoring Art Week 4 Everyone – a flamboyant week-long festival taking place in Middlesbrough this month.
The festival launches on Monday October 24 (running until October 30) and most of the activity will take place on and around Linthorpe Road Central, the trendy shopping area of this changing town centre.
The aim behind AW4E is to bring art from its natural surroundings into places that you wouldn’t normally find it. Throughout the week you’ll find works of art, installations and other fascinating exhibits displayed in bars, restaurants, cafes and shop windows! Organisers have been working with a collection of over 30 artists and of course have had huge support from local businesses (including Binns, Psyche, Bakers and The Blue Lounge to name but a few).
In addition to the visual displays there will also be a full programme of exciting events. The schedule includes a salsa night, a jazz night, a cabaret evening, a crystal therapy workshop, an animation / projection / musical event plus much more! A leaflet detailing all the events can be picked up from participating venues on Linthorpe Road or by contacting Alison Nelson on alison@aw4e.com or by calling the MTCC on 01642 226622.
The first event in the AW4E!’05 diary is the Launch Party Event taking place on Monday October 24 from 6.00pm – 9.00pm. The event will be held at The Psyche Department Store (175-187, Linthorpe Rd, Middlesbrough, Cleveland TS1 4AG Tel: 01642 888333). This is an unusally ecclectic event which is designed to reflect Middlesbrough’s own cultural diversity.
Drinks and canapes will be provided on arrival and guests will be able to enjoy the skills of performance artists and stiltskins. The Noel Dennis Jazz Band will also be performing from 6pm onwards. You’ll then be treated to a fashion show including garments designed by Cleveland College of Art and Design students followed by Tees Valley Youth Choir. There will also be a prize draw, with prize supplied by Mr Cochrane owner of Psyche.
The event was incredibly popular last year with guests queuing along the street to gain entrance. This year is sure to be the same. This is a private function access by invitation only – but we’ve got 20 exclusive invitations for our members.
Each member may apply for 2 places.
The most popular of all classical ballets, Swan Lake, is coming to The Journal Tyne Theatre on Thursday 20th and Friday October 21st 2005.
The world renowned Moscow Ballet – La Classique demonstrate their continued quality of dance and performance in a dramatic production of this timeless favourite set to Tchaikovsky’s superb score. A beautiful love story, for many Swan Lake is the ultimate fairytale ballet.
The choreography of Marius Petipa and Lev Ivano (adapted by Alexander Vorotnikov) takes the breathtaking power of the dancers to its furthest limits. The ballet is a favourite of ballerinas and audiences alike.
Always in demand, Moscow Ballet – La Classique has recently thrilled ballet lovers during a hugely successful world tour and has deservedly gained vast international acclaim.
We’re giving Culture Club members the chance to win one of 3 pairs of tickets to this great production on Thursday October 20th.
We’ve teamed up with Darlington Arts Centre and Darlington Civic Theatre to bring you some great 2 for 1 offers over the next few weeks. We’ve got a great selection of shows and we’re certain you’ll find something that’s right up your street.
The Mysterious Mr Love
DATE 13/10/3005 VENUE Arts Centre TICKETS £8.50 (discounts £6.50)
Set in England in 1910, the Mysterious Mr Love is a tale of an Edwardian Alfie, a handsome but sinister conman who preys on plain, love-starved young women who have little money.
Part romance, part psychological thriller, this two-handed play will keep audiences intrigued and enthralled throughout. Warning: Contains some nudity
'An unusual mixture of period drama and a touching story of personal development’ said the Independent on Sunday. Let us know what you think!
We've teamed up with the National Glass Centre to invite you to an exclusive event in Sunderland next month that you'll not want to miss.
The National Glass Centre is a cultural centre dedicated to the exploration, creation and promotion of glass. Based in an innovative new building, set on the north bank of the River Wear, the venue supports creativity in glass through a diverse programme of exhibitions, talks, tours, hot glass demonstrations, workshops and glass production facilities.
On Thursday October 20, 2005, from 6pm to 8.30pm we would like to invite you to an evening at the Centre to experience everything it has to offer. You will be greeted with a welcome drink in the uniquely designed Pod and be given a special introduction to the National Glass Centre by Katherine Pearson, Chief Executive.
You will then go to the Contemporary Glass Gallery for a 10-minute talk on the new glass exhibition, Observations, by exhibition officer Allie Smith. This will be followed by a guided "Behind the Scenes Tour" with Katherine where you can enjoy a special hot glass blowing demonstration in the Glass Studio.
Guests will then go through to the Glass Shop for a bit of retail therapy, and then finish the evening off back in the Pod with drinks and canapes. They’ll also get the chance to enter a prize draw to win a piece of beautiful piece of glass made by the Glass Studio Team.
This promises to be a jam-packed evening of great fun.
There are only 40 free places available for Culture Club members so request your place now to avoid disappointment.
'A FISHY TALE!'
The National Glass Centre's Glass Studio Team want to create a shimmering colourful shoal of glass fish to exhibit in their restaurant, Throwingstones. They would like to display the shoal across the restaurant windows, but the windows are rather big.
So, calling all young artists, please help by joining their sandcasting and kiln forming workshops to create a display for all their visitors to enjoy.
Sandcasting - Fish shapes are pressed into damp sand to create a fish-shaped sand mould. The mould is sprinkled with crushed, coloured glass and copper inclusions to the design of the participant. When the design is complete our Studio Artist will fill the sand mould with molten glass at over a thousand degrees. Each participant will make two fish; one to take home and one to be used in our window display.
Kiln Fusing - You can also make your fish by arranging a design of coloured glasses, which will then be fused together in a kiln over night and ready to take home the following day.
Dates and Times for Sandcasting Workshop
Saturday October 22, Sunday 23, Monday 24, Tuesday 25,Thursday 27, Friday 28, Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 from 10am - 12pm.
(The workshop may not last for 2 hours if the class is not full)
Dates and Times for Kiln Fusing Workshop
Saturday October 22 (1pm - 2pm or 3pm - 4pm),
Tuesday October 25 (1pm - 2pm or 3pm - 4pm),
Wednesday October 26 (11am - 12pm or 1pm - 2pm or 3pm - 4pm)
Thursday October 27 (1pm - 2pm or 3pm - 4pm)
Friday October 28 (1pm - 2pm or 3pm - 4pm)
Saturday October 29 (1pm - 2pm or 3pm - 4pm)
The Combined Workshop is a professional working studio used by our artists. Sand casting can be messy; it is therefore advisable that participants do not wear their best clothes. The environment can also be warm, you may wish bring a small bottle of water to sip during the workshop.
Workshops are suitable for children aged 7 to 14 years old. 10 places available per workshop. Parents welcome.
The workshops normally cost £10 per head (or £20 if the parent or guardian would like to take part in the workshop with their child) but during this promotional period Culture Club members may book a free place on one of the courses. Each member may book a free place in their name for an unaccompanied child OR they can join in and claim free places for both themselves and their child.
SEVENTY-FIVE years ago the troubled Yemeni seamen of South Shields rioted. Bones were broken, a police officer was stabbed and in the aftermath 20 Yemenis were deported from the country.
Now one of their grandchildren is bringing the story back to life at The Customs House theatre in South Shields. The grandfather of local director Darren Palmer was in the Seamen's Minority Movement, which played an active part in the 1930 riot.
Riot: South Shields 1930, by Peter Mortimer, opens at The Customs House on October 24, just yards from the where the action took place all those years ago.
It is told through a classic tale of love against the odds - between a retired sailor's daughter and a Yemeni immigrant.
Their fight for acceptance mirror's Darren’s own family history - his grandfather married a young South Shields girl.
What happens next leads to bloodshed on the banks of the Tyne, a little-known but landmark event that is only now being told on stage for the first time.
Riot: South Shields 1930 runs from October 24 to October 28 at 7.30pm, with a 2.30pm matinee on Wednesday October 26 and Friday October 28.
We are offering culture club members the chance to get 2 for 1 on ALL tickets for all performances (except the Wednesday matinee) at The Customs House.
Don't miss your chance to see this moving and powerful play.
The Centre for Lifelong Learning is based in Newcastle and is part of the University of Sunderland’s School of Education and Lifelong Learning.
They run a broad range of university accredited part-time courses, open to all adults, including literature, classics and creative writing, modern languages, music and visual art, science and environment, philosophy and religion. The autumn brochure is now available by calling 0191 515 2800.
Students come from a broad range of backgrounds. Most take part in courses for the pleasure of learning amongst like-minded students and to gain some insights into creative processes from dedicated professional artists and tutors.
We have teamed up with Centre for Lifelong Learning and negotiated some great discounts for Culture Club Members. Cardholders can save up to £15 on selected Courses.
Courses on offer include:
Art Nouveau
Art in the North East of England 1822-1900
10 Women Artists
An Introduction to Modern British Art
Art and the City
Shocking Art / Crossing Boundaries
20th Century American Art
An Introduction to Art History
Fabrics and Fashions in Painting
All the above discounted courses begin in the first week of October, last for 10 weeks and cost from £25 - £55.
Ever since we ran our hugely successful Culture Club day out in Hadrian's Wall Country we have been bombarded with requests from members wanting us to organise more outdoor events. And who are we to deny you what you want?
We've teamed up with a great little company Shepherds Walks to organise a fantastic guided walk in the Northumbrian countryside exclusively for Culture Club members.
Jon Monks was a full time hill shepherd and has worked and lived in Northumberland for fourteen years. As a keen walker Jon noticed the lack of walks in the area and as a personal hobby he started to write down the walks as he walked them. He then researched them in local libraries and on the internet.
In 1999 he created a website www.shepherdswalks.co.uk and has since expanded it to include walks in Northumberland, Cumbria and the Borders plus an online store. He has sold thousands of walking guides all over the world and regularly runs guided walks for members of the public.
What makes his walks unique is that he writes them from a shepherd's perspective and uses his knowledge of the countryside to make every walk a better experience for those exploring the different areas.
Earlier this year Shepherds walks moved to Kirkharle Courtyard, the birth place of Capability Brown and from here he not only retails his own walking guides but many more related products.
Jon will lead our exclusive Culture Club walk on Saturday 12th November 2005, starting 1.00 pm. It will begin outside the Shepherds Walks Shop at Kirkharle Courtyard (grid reference - NZ 013825). If you are travelling north up the A696 Kirkharle Courtyard is clearly sign posted approximately one mile before you pass the village of Kirkwhelpington. The walk is 5 miles long (8km) and estimated walking time is 2 ½ hours.
The walk explores the Kirkharle Estate, with its contrasting landscape. Initially it follows a recently opened permissive route, which takes you along a tree-lined avenue that is quite breathtaking. You then gradually climb and look down on the hamlet of Kirkwhelpington with St Bartholomews church standing tall.
The walk is wonderfully varied and gives a great insight in to the working estate at Kirkharle. The route is good under foot, but strong shoes are recommended.
After the walk you may purchase refreshments in the recently opened 'Loraine Room' at Kirkharle Courtyard. During refreshments Jon Monks, the Shepherd of Shepherds Walks will talk a little about the countryside you have walked through and relate some of the amusing stories about the early years of Shepherds Walks.
Tucked away on the banks of Gateshead’s Quayside is one of the city’s most affluent riverside restaurants and one that, once experienced – is hard to forget.
La Riviera Italian Ristorante is situated close to the newly-built Hilton hotel and offers diners one of the largest selections of continental and Italian cuisine available in the North East.
The fine dining, stunning and relaxing environment coupled with the exquisite views on the River Tyne makes La Riviera restaurant the one reason to cross the swing bridge to the south side of the Quayside.
La Riviera accommodates up to 135 guests on the ground floor & up to 60 in the first floor restaurant and with extensive menus to suit all budgets and a choice of the finest wines available there really is no alternative place to feast. Diners can choose from a range of mouth-watering pasta or pizza dishes or they can opt for the delectable and extensive A la carte menu.
Culture Club members can now claim a free bottle of house wine (white or red) between two people having a 2 course meal.
 
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