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Culture Club members have the chance to attend an evening with three of the world's finest and most acclaimed acoustic instrument soloists; Andy McKee, Johnny Dickinson and Tony McManus as they come to The Journal Tyne Theatre on Sunday, May 24. Our first prize winner will meet Andy McKee, Johnny Dickinson and Tony Mc Manus, plus a pair of tickets to see the show. Our second winner will receive a pair of tickets for the show.
Acoustic Archery is an impressive evening of music featuring The phenomenal musicians of Acoustic Archery are masters of their instruments and employ a wide range of virtuoso techniques from plucking, bowing, finger-picking, strumming, tapping, drumming and more as a means to fully engage the audience on a profound emotional and visceral level.
Tickets are priced from £10.50 and are available from The Journal Tyne Theatre box office
Culture club have teamed up with Seven Stories, the Centre for Children’s Books based in Newcastle’s Ouseburn Valley, to offer four members plus a guest the chance to attend an audience with Michael Foreman as he discusses the inspiration for his work on Thursday, May 21 at 6pm.
This exclusive event is for children aged 9+ and has limited numbers. Michael Foreman has worked with a host of authors from Michael Morpurgo to Roald Dahl, his brand new illustrations for Treasure Island can be seen in the current exhibition at Seven Stories All Aboard, Away We Go!
Limited places are still available for the event by booking through Seven Stories on T: 0845 271 0777 ext 715. www.sevenstories.org.uk.
BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art is delighted to offer Culture Club members an opportunity to meet artist Matt Stokes at a private drinks reception at BALTIC on Monday, April 27 at 5.30pm.
The small select gathering for just 15 Culture Club members plus a guest, will take place in Quay, BALTIC’s learning facility. Over a glass of wine you will have the opportunity to meet Matt and ask him questions on his career and The Gainsborough Packet, his latest film currently on show at BALTIC. Following the reception you will attend a talk with Matt, BALTIC curator Robert Blackson, project collaborator Sam Lee and exhibition catalogue contributor Will Hodgkinson.
The Gainsborough Packet is the culmination of a year’s research and development, which began with Stokes’s discovery in the Tyne & Wear Archives of a letter written in 1828 by an ordinary man named John Burdikin living in Newcastle. Stokes collaborated with musician Jon Boden from acclaimed folk-big-band Bellowhead, composer Alistair Anderson, who is one of the UK’s leading exponents of the folk tradition and co-founder of The Sage Gateshead’s Folkworks, Tim Kerr, an iconic figure of the US punk and early hardcore scene and accomplished interpreter of traditional English song Sam Lee to create lyrics, music and a 16mm film tracing the adventures of Burdikin’s life.
If you are not successful in getting a ticket for the private drinks reception don’t worry as places for the artist talk are free and available now by calling 0191 478 1810 or emailing events@balticmill.com (reservation is essential due to limited availability).
The Empire Theatre, Consett has a nostalgic line of music for the Spring season and is thrilled to announce 60s icon Gerry Marsden will be performing on Wednesday, April 29 at 7.30pm, in Gerry Across the Mersey. One Culture Club member has the chance to meet Gerry Marsden and tickets to enjoy the show.
Audiences will be treated to all of Gerry and the Pacemaker’s greatest hits mixed with stories, jokes and anecdotes from Gerry Marsden’s years at the top in which he dominated the charts for most of the 60s in the UK and US.
To book tickets for Gerry Across the Mersey call the box office on 01207 218171 tickets are £15 for more information or to book on-line visit www.leisureworksonline.co.uk
Culture Club members have the opportunity to win one of three pairs of tickets to attend a Samling Masterclass at The Sage Gateshead on May 13.
Sicilian soprano Nuccia Focile is renowned for her affecting and passionate portrayals in wide ranging roles. She has performed at the world’s leading opera houses, made celebrated operatic recordings and worked with eminent maestri. Now she comes to The Sage Gateshead to lead her first Masterclass for Samling.
Nuccia will join Samling’s Patron, internationally celebrated baritone Sir Thomas Allen, one of the world’s greatest accompanists Malcolm Martineau, vocal consultant Paul Farrington and pianist Caroline Dowdle in leading a public masterclass. In this open lesson the audience will receive an insight into the processes behind what makes a world class voice.
Seven musicians on the verge of exciting professional careers, sopranos Hannah Morrison and Kirstin Sharpin, mezzo soprano Cecelia Hall, tenor Peter Gijsbertsen, baritones Gary Griffiths and Jean-Philippe Elleouet and pianist David Smith, will perform and receive coaching on stage.
The prestigious Masterclass Week culminates in a concert showcasing the talents and progress of the scholars on Saturday, May 16. Further sparkle will be added to the evening as the Italian star will join the Scholars and Sir Thomas Allen on stage for a very special performance.
Culture Club members have the opportunity to win one of two pairs of tickets to see
Dan Reed as he appears at Trillians Rock Bar in Newcastle on Wednesday, April 29. The prize will also include a copy of the live album, a DVD previewing audio and video from ‘Coming Up For Air’ and a t-shirt.
As the frontman of multicultural funk rockers Dan Reed Network, he sold over 2 million albums between 1988 and 1992 and toured with the likes of Run DMC, UB40, David Bowie, Bon Jovi and the Rolling Stones. However, Dan Reed soon tired of the life of an aspiring rock star and in the 16 years since he broke up the band, he has been on a long physical, mental and spiritual journey, studying Buddhism in India, living in Jerusalem and, after returning to the US, taking up an active role in President Barack Obama’s electoral campaign. Now he’s come full circle and is focusing on his musical career once again.
Following his brief series of warmly received solo shows in November 2008 - his first British dates in 15 years – Dan Reed is returning for a fuller acoustic tour in April/May 2009, performing new songs which reflect the odyssey he’s undertaken, as well as old favourites from his DRN days.
Culture Club members have the opportunity to win one of four pairs of tickets to see
Al Murray at the Newcastle Metro Arena on Thursday, April 16 2009.
Once a humble Publican, the multi-award winning Al Murray - The Pub Landlord, has risen to the honourable position of British comedy royalty, following the continuing success of his hit prime time ITV1 show 'Happy Hour' and a second 'Audience with Al Murray The Pub Landlord' (ITV1).
Tickets are expected to sell fast so book now for your chance to raise a glass with The Guvnor. Tickets are priced £25 and are available from The Metro Radio Arena Box Office.
The shaming finger of shame will be pointed at you if you miss what promises to be one of the must see stand-up comedy events of 2009.
Roll up Roll up the circus is coming to town at The Lamplight Arts Centre, Stanley, with a family show packed with hilarity and fun balloon modeling for all ages to enjoy.
Lighter Than Air is performing Thursday, April 9 at 1pm. Presented by Circo Ridiculoso the show incorporates circus and comedy performances courtesy of clown Danny Schlesinger, as he creates an utterly joyous experience loaded with participation, surprises and laughs.
Culture club members are been giving the chance to purchase a Family Ticket for up to four people for only £20. What better way to treat the children this Easter break without breaking the bank.
For a more hands on experience, a 30 minute workshop is on offer for all the family to learn the twists and tricks of the trade of balloon modelling. Tickets are £7 (per person) including 30 min workshop or £5 for just the show. To book contact the Box office on 01207 218899 WARNING LOUD BALLON POPS MAY FEATURE!
The National Trust is offering ten Culture Club members and their guests an exclusive guided tour of Lindisfarne Castle, On Monday, April 27 from 11am.
The Castle is situated on Holy Island and was built in the 16th Century as a Tudor fort at a time when the island occupied a key position near the unruly Scottish border. In 1903, the Castle was transformed into a private house by the young Edward Lutyens for his friend Edward Hudson, founder of Country Life magazine. The small rooms are full of intimate decoration and design with windows looking across to the Farne Islands, Northumberland coast and the Castle’s Walled Garden planned by Gertrude Jekyll.
On the tour you will move around the rooms of the Castle with an expert guide considering the impact of Lutyens and peeling back the layers of development to reveal the old fort. You will also get a chance to learn about life on Holy Island and discuss the conservation work that the National Trust does to look after Lindisfarne Castle.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS TOUR IS NOW FULL, TO PUT YOUR NAME ON THE RESERVE LIST PLEASE EMAIL cultureclub@ncjmedia.co.uk
Culture Club have 150 places for a preview screening of ‘State of Play’ on Sunday, April 19.featuring Oscar® winner Russell Crowe who leads an all-star cast in a blistering thriller about a rising congressman and an investigative journalist embroiled in a case of seemingly unrelated, brutal murders. Crowe plays D.C. reporter Cal McCaffrey, whose street smarts lead him to untangle a mystery of murder and collusion among some of the nation’s most promising political and corporate figures in State of Play, from acclaimed director Kevin Macdonald.
Handsome, unflappable U.S. Congressman Stephen Collins (Ben Affleck) is the future of his political party: an honorable appointee who serves as the chairman of a committee overseeing defense spending. All eyes are upon the rising star to be his party’s contender for the upcoming presidential race. Until his research assistant/mistress is brutally murdered and buried secrets come tumbling out.
McCaffrey has the dubious fortune of both an old friendship with Collins and a ruthless editor, Cameron (Oscar® winner Helen Mirren), who has assigned him to investigate. As he and partner Della (Rachel McAdams) try to uncover the killer’s identity, McCaffrey steps into a cover-up that threatens to shake the nation’s power structures. And in a town of spin-doctors and wealthy politicos, he will discover one truth: when billions are at stake, no one’s integrity, love or life is ever safe.
Culture Club members have the opportunity to win a great prize to celebrate the launch of the Easter Family fun weekend for all at Bede’s World. The prize includes free family pass for entry into Bede’s world plus a complementary meal for four.
Throughout the Easter weekend children can explore the museum and farm in search of clues for a fabulous Easter egg trail, lend a hand in decorating our giant Easter egg, and make friends with the new arrivals on the farm. In addition there will also be storytelling sessions, face painting and the chance for children to make their very own animal themed Easter hat and join in the Easter Parade. Activities are to take place between 12noon and 4pm.
Having worked up an appetite, a visit to the café located within historic Jarrow Hall is a must. Serving a fantastic selection of delicious chocolate themed Easter treats and freshly made hot meals, the café offers the perfect setting to take time out to relax and enjoy the ambience of the site.
The family fun continues throughout the Easter holidays (closed on Good Friday) with our Easter egg hunt and the chance for children to make a decorative egg to take home. For further details on our events calendar visit Bede’s world website www.bedesworld.co.uk or contact our reception on (0191) 4892106
Direct from the West End, the sensational smash-hit musical Little Shop of Horrors comes to the Sunderland Empire for one week only this Easter and Culture Club members can get £5.00 off tickets.
Little Shop Of Horrors is open for business at the Sunderland Empire from Monday Saturday 13 to Saturday, April 18, with an all star cast including Clare Buckfield, Alex Ferns, Sylvester McCoy and Mike McShane, as the blood sucking plant Audrey II.
Down-and-out Skid Row floral assistant Seymour becomes an overnight sensation when he discovers an exotic plant with a mysterious craving for fresh blood. Soon “Audrey II” grows into an ill-tempered, foul-mouthed, R&B singing carnivore offering him fame and fortune in exchange for feeding its growing appetite… but as Audrey’s hungry demands increase, all that Seymour holds dear is threatened as the plant’s sinister agenda for global domination is revealed….
Bristling with great songs, laugh out loud lyrics and brilliant performance, this brand new production is the must see event this Easter!
West Side Story, once described as the musical to end all musicals, makes its comeback at Middlesbrough Theatre from Monday, April 20 to Saturday, April 25. Culture Club members have the chance to win one of three pairs of tickets to see the show.
Based on Shakespeare’s classic tale of Romeo & Juliet, West Side Story has amazed audiences across the globe with its dramatic portrayal of gangs & crime in New York’s East Side. Even now, 50 years after the musical was first staged in Britain, the bitter and heartfelt battles between the rival gangs of the Jets and Sharks in 1950’s New York still have resonance in modern day city life in the fight against gun and knife crime
The musical will be performed by Teesside Musical Theatre Company & showcases the cream of local talent. Packed with contemporary dance, urban ballet & including timeless & unforgettable songs such as Maria, America, Somewhere & Tonight, this classic is an absolute ‘Must See’ for audiences of all ages.
Ticket prices are £14 adults and £10 Studentsand under 16’s. Tickets are available from the Middlesbrough Box Office on 01642 815181
Culture Club members are invited to join The Time Bandits at Dilston Castle, Corbridge on Saturday, April 11, as we travel back in time to discover the story behind the Gunpowder Plot.
We will be taken back to the 18th Century, as we discover that Sir Francis Radcliffe may have been the genius behind the Gunpowder Plot and the residual funds, on the deaths of all the conspirators, used to build the chapel at Dilston. We will consider the nature of the Plot, the history of Dilston and the later, perhaps even more romantic tale of the ill-fated Earl of Derwentwater and the Jacobite rebellion of 1715. A £2 entry fee for Culture Club members to Dilston Castle will be payable on the day. For more information about Time Bandits go to www.johnsadler.net
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT IS NOW FULL TO PUT YOUR NAME ON A RESERVE LIST PLEASE EMAIL cultureclub@ncjmedia.co.uk
Sunderland Empire, welcomes the sexy, sassy and sensational musical Chicago back to the region this month starring Jimmy Osmond and Emma Barton and Culture Club members can purchase tickets for just £15.00 & £17.50!*
Chicago, the global musical phenomenon, explodes onto the stage with razzle, dazzle, style, sophistication and humour. This red-hot show tells the kiss-and-tell of Roxie Hart, a nightclub dancer who kills her lover; Billy Flynn, a sharp lawyer who turns Roxie into a celebrity; and Velma Kelly, a dancing jailbird with an ear for the headlines and an eye for talent.
The youngest member of the world-renowned Osmond family, Jimmy Osmond, takes on the role of smooth talking lawyer, Billy Flynn, and Eastenders actress Emma Barton (Honey Mitchell) takes on the role of feisty nightclub singer Roxie Hart.
A nightclub singer, a double-murderess, a smooth-taking lawyer and a cell block of sin: it would be a crime to miss it!
Culture Club members are invited to attend a cookery demonstration at the Thai Royal Orchid, Hexham on April 8. Members are being given the unique opportunity to go behind the scenes as part of a special cookery demonstration fit for a king.
During the evening head chef Somchai Mingaroon, who used to cook regularly for the King of Thailand, will be showing how the taste of South East Asia is being lovingly re-created here in the heart of Northumberland.
Members will then have the opportunity to sample some of the restaurant’s signature dishes, enjoying a varied set menu of four courses, plus tea and coffee, for just £10 per person. This includes a choice of four starters, three main courses, plus soup and dessert.
For more information about the Thai Royal Orchid visit www.thairoyalorchid.co.uk or call 01434 600585
Culture Club members are invited to attend a Flower arranging workshop led by Cinnamon Rose at The Art Works Galleries on Wednesday April 8.
Members can enjoy an afternoon of high tea and flower arranging. The afternoon will cost Culture Club members £20 which will include a flower arranging demonstration and materials for members to make a spring hand tie or table centre to take home and enjoy over the Easter weekend.
Afternoon tea will also be served which will include tea/coffee, scone and tartlet.
The musical that inspired new generations to don legwarmers and leotards, leap on top of taxis and “light up the sky like a flame” is back by popular demand! Fame the Musical is coming to the Sunderland Empire from Monday, April 27 to Saturday, May 2 and Culture Club members can purchase tickets for just £15.00 & £12.50!*
Directed by Olivier Award winner Karen Bruce, the show follows a group of students from New York’s School for the Performing Arts, from auditions to their graduation ceremony, taking you through the highs, lows, friendships, romances and sheer hard work that is daily life for the star-struck pupils in their quest for success. For some it is too much, but ultimately tragedy and triumph combine in a spectacular finale that has prompted standing ovations around the world.
Packed with breathtaking routines and unforgettable songs, the multi-talented cast perform with explosive vitality that will have you dancing in the aisles and out of the theatre night after night, determined to ‘live forever’.
Culture Club members have the opportunity to win one of four pairs of tickets to see
The Australian Pink Floyd Show as they present The Wall at the Newcastle Metro Arena on Monday, April 27 2009. The prize will also include Australian Pink Floyd merchandise.
This tour represents the world premiere of a new production of the legendary rock opera, featuring special effects such as animation, lasers and inflatables. There will also be an added 'greatest hits' encore.
As well as celebrating the 30th anniversary of Pink Floyd album The Wall, the production commemorates the life of founder member Rick Wright, who died in September 2008 at the age of 65.
For more information, visit www.aussiefloyd.com.
Tickets are priced at £28.50 and are available from The Metro Radio Arena Box Office.
 
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