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It has been hard to miss the excitement surrounding the current Spencer Tunick exhibition at Baltic – the controversial naked photographs. But many of you will not know about a unique piece featuring a further 1700 naked people at Newcastle International Airport.
The piece is presented as part of the BALTIC exhibition, which is sponsored by Newcastle International and has been a phenomenal success to date, with a record number of over 10,000 visitors to the exhibition in its first week.
The giant image, set against the striking and iconic Sage Gateshead, is exclusive to the Airport and cannot be seen in the main exhibition at BALTIC. Located in International Arrivals, the picture has turned many passengers’ heads as they find a surprising and unusual welcome to the North East!
Newcastle International’s sponsorship of the exhibition is the first time the Airport has supported the arts and reflects its commitment to the culture-led regeneration of the North East.
Newcastle International Airport and BALTIC would like to invite three lucky Culture Club members and their guests to an exclusive viewing of the Spencer Tunick artwork at 3pm on Thursday February 23, 2006 at the airport. Invitees will enjoy afternoon tea and a representative from BALTIC will talk about the exhibition and the contribution made by Newcastle International.
The Spencer Tunick exhibition at BALTIC can be seen until Sunday 26th March.
For more information, please visit www.newcastleinternational.co.uk
The Cravens Art Prize - Human Zoo is one of those things that you just have to see. Whether you paint, shoot or sculpt them, this open art competition – formerly known as the People Show - has been challenging artists of all levels across the region to take a liberated look at 'us humans' and to capture us in a moment or setting which gets right under the skin of who we really are.
The most striking and imaginative pieces of artwork will be presented as part of a major exhibition at the University Gallery, University of Northumbria, February 24th - March 31st 2006. To celebrate the North East’s thriving creative talent, Cravens is offering Culture Club members five pairs of tickets to an exclusive Private Viewing of this year's show on February 23rd where a series of prizes will be awarded to the winning artists.
With drinks and nibbles on hand you will not only be able to view the work, this will also be the first chance to buy it with prices starting at £50.
Don't miss your chance to find out who people decided to paint in response to Cravens posters calling for entries.
University Gallery, Northumbria University, Sandyford Road, Newcastle-upon- Tyne. Tel 0191 227 4424.
Gallery Opening Times: Monday to Thursday 10am - 5pm, Friday and Saturday 10am -4pm, Admission Free.
For more details on the exhibition and competition please visit www.cravens.co.uk/humanzoo
Theatre Royal Newcastle is proud to present Stephanie Cole and Edward Hardwicke in Richard Brinsley Sheridan’s classic play, The Rivals, which runs from Monday 6 – Saturday 11 February.
Set in Bath during the course of one day in 1775, this delightful period romp introduces Mrs Malaprop, one of the funniest misusers of words in the British theatre, the inspiration for the word ‘malapropism’ and a truly great comic creation.
Even though her niece, Lydia, is ‘as headstrong as an allegory on the banks of the Nile’, Mrs Malaprop is determined to match her with a husband of her own choosing. But Lydia has a penchant for romantic novels and has fallen in love with poor ensign Beverley. The good news is that Beverley is actually Captain Jack Absolute, playing below his rank in order to win her heart, much to the bemusement of his father, Sir Anthony, whom Mrs Malaprop describes as ‘an absolute misanthropy’.
Playing the exuberant Mrs Malaprop will be Stephanie Cole, one of Britain’s favourite actresses. Her diverse television roles include Tenko, Doc Martin and Waiting For God (for which she won Best Actress in the British Comedy Awards). On stage she has enjoyed great success in A Passionate Woman and Quartet in the West End and the tour of So Long Life.
Sir Anthony will be played by Edward Hardwicke, famed for his illustrious TV and film career which has spanned more than 50 years. TV roles include The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes, The Alchemists and David Copperfield. Film credits include Parting Shots, Love Actually and Roman Polanski’s recent adaptation of Oliver Twist.
The Rivals is directed by award-winning director Christopher Morahan who has worked extensively at the National Theatre. His work also includes the film Clockwise and acclaimed television serial The Jewel In The Crown.
The Rivals appears at Theatre Royal Newcastle from Monday 6 – Saturday 11 February. Tickets are priced at £5.00 - £20.00 and can be purchased from the Theatre Royal Booking Office on 0870 905 5060 or online at www.theatreroyal.co.uk
Three new and exciting comedies by up-and-coming and established North East writers will be premiered at The Customs House annual Drama Festival in February.
And Culture Club members who book to see one of the plays will get to see a second play featured in the festival for FREE!
Now into its fifth year, the venue's February Drama Festival has become a well-established platform for new writing in the region.
This year welcomes back talented new writer Paul Buie (winner of the 2005 New Comedy Writing Competition) with his witty new comedy Writing Wrong. It tells of couple Trevor and Kate who have invited their old friend Michael, a writer, and his new girlfriend Virginia, to stay.However, Michael's presence in their home brings to the surface doubts, insecurities and tensions, which have been simmering for years.
Writing Wrong runs from Wednesday 1 February - Saturday 4 February at 7.30pm, with a 2.30pm performance on Thursday 2 February.
The second play Green Beans is by new writer Rosalind Wyllie. Her play is a gentle character-driven comedy about sibling rivalry and growing up.
Green Beans runs from Wednesday 8 February - Saturday 11 February at 7.30pm, with a 2.30pm performance on Thursday 9 February.
Last but not least is Customs House favourite Tom Kelly, who will make a welcome return to the venue with five brand new short comedies.
Five by One is a series of monologues all set on Tyneside. Each character has a unique take on life and have the ability to make you laugh, even when you feel you shouldn't.
Five By One runs from Wednesday 15 February - Saturday 18 February at 7.30pm, with a 2.30pm performance on Thursday 16 February.
LIGHTS! CAMERA! REDUCTION! The Reduced Shakespeare Company returns to Theatre Royal Newcastle from Thurs 2 - Sat 4 February 2006 with a brand new show - and we've negotiated a great ticket offer for Culture Club members.
Completely Hollywood (abridged) shakes up showbiz in an epic edit of movie masterpieces. Written by Reduced Shakespeare Company stalwarts Reed Martin and Austin Tichenor, this new show had its world premiere at 2005's Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the theatre, The Reduced Shakespeare Company boldly goes where few would dare - Tinseltown!
You've seen Shakespeare, the Bible and All The Great Books but now get your clapper boards ready! Let The Reduced Shakespeare Company rummage through the reels and flick through the films in this riotous carnival of the classics. They cut through the celluloid, giving Hollywood more than just a nip and tuck.
The Reduced Shakespeare Company originally came out of the Californian woods in 1981 onto the streets of America, fast forward to the festivals of the world and marched right into The West End of London. They ran at London's Criterion Theatre for an historic 10 years and became London's longest running comedy. Over the years they've shortened Shakespeare, abbreviated American History, comically condensed the Bible, merrily mutilated the Millennium and brilliantly butchered All The Great Books.
Come and see the speed merchants of condensed comedy countdown the greatest ever movies in a hilarious, high-speed romp!
Lovely Bubbly specialises in supplying hand crafted champagnes that are difficult to find - superb quality at affordable prices from family run vineyards.
For descriptions of the champagnes and their producers plus an innovative champagne calculator that helps you work out your requirements within a fixed budget log on to www.lovelybubbly.co.uk today.
To celebrate it’s launch, Lovely Bubbly is delighted to offer The Journal Culture Club members a 10% discount on all orders placed before the end of February!
Lovely Bubbly will be at Stand 136 at the UK Wedding Show at the Metro Radio Arena, Newcastle, from today until Sunday January 29, offering complimentary champagne tasting to guests.
Look out for a number of Lovely Bubbly Champagne Events scheduled to take place in the region in the near future.
If you’re struggling to motivate yourself over the winter months and are looking for a fun outdoor activity which will keep you warm, the open-air ice rink in Times Square, Newcastle is the ideal place to beat those winter blues. Open until 12 February 2006 the rink is perfect for a family outing, or a skate with your mates.
After your skate take a visit to the Science Centre to discover what happens when temperatures reach a chilly
-196° with the Ice Magic Show. Live science demos will be performed by a team of science explainers and if you work up an appetite on the rink Times Square Café has a selection of hot snacks and drinks to keep you warm.
In this exclusive offer Culture Club members can skate and visit the Science Centre on a ‘2 people for the price of 1 combo ticket’.
For further enquiries please call the Information line on 0191 243 8210 or visit www.lifesciencecentre.org.uk
Skating@Life is open from 10am – 8pm (Monday – Saturday) and 11am – 8pm on Sunday. Last admission is at 7pm daily.
This offer is valid until February 12, 2006. The cheapest ticket is free. Under 8’s must be accompanied on the ice. Under 12’s must be supervised on the ice.
We’ve teamed up with Derwent Manor to offer Culture Club members the chance to get 2 meals for the price of 1 from their bar menu.
Set in 20 acres of rolling countryside in the beautiful Derwent Valley, yet only 20 minutes from both Newcastle and Durham, Derwent Manor offers the most picturesque of settings combined with professional and friendly service.
With 48 elegant and spacious en suite bedrooms, including 5 executive suites, and our stylish leisure club with sauna, Jacuzzi, pool and full fitness suite, the hotel offers all the facilities needed for your visit.
There are 5 private function rooms able to cater from 25 to 250, for corporate, weddings or private functions, and Derwent Manor’s highly experienced team are on hand to ensure your event runs perfectly, with advice, planning and assistance with details.
Visitors to the hotel are welcome in Guinevere's Restaurant, where Head Chef Richard Swindell offers a comprehensive Table d' Hote and a la carte menu featuring English and Continental cuisine as well as a delicious three course traditional Sunday lunch.
The Grouse and Claret Bar, with its stone arches, beamed ceilings and roaring open hearth fire has an extensive bar menu, specials board, and children's menu. Open daily from 11.30 am - 9.30 pm there is disabled access and no smoking areas.
 
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