The nationwide arena tour will be live at the Metro Radio Arena on Wednesday 14th November 2012.

All four artists have had 55 top ten hits and over 200 million record sales between them. This is a once in a lifetime tour – the only time all four of these seminal acts will perform on the same stage together!

Tickets costing £38.50 will go on sale at 9am Friday 20^th April 2012 and are available online, from the booking hotline number 0844 493 6666, and from 9.30am in person at the Metro Radio Arena Box Office.

Olly, whose current album ‘In Case You Didn’t Know’ has been certified platinum, is about to embark on a series of American dates with One Direction. His music will get its first release in the US later this year.

Olly is currently working on his third album, which is due for release later this year. He will star in the ITV2 documentary series ‘Life On Murs’ beginning this Thursday, which follows him on his sold our 2012 tour.

Tickets costing £32.50 will go on sale at 9am Friday 20^th April 2012 and are available online, from the booking hotline number 0844 493 6666, and from 9.30am in person at the Metro Radio Arena Box Office.

Singing the beautiful finale song ‘Ghost – Take My Hand’, written by Street of Dreams composer Trisha Ward, celebrating the iconic characters that have made Coronation Street one of the UK’s best loved soaps. Joe will lead an all-star cast, which includes Paul O’Grady, Julie Goodyear and Kevin Kennedy.Speaking on his excitement at joining Street of Dreams Joe said:”I’m such a huge fan of Coronation Street, it’s been a huge part of my life since I was a child, so to be a part of this amazing musical homage is really exciting.  I can’t wait to be stood on stage in my home town alongside the cast of Corrie singing this beautiful finale number. It’s an honour.”

Street of Dreams is a live musical celebration of Britain’s best-loved soaps and receives its world premiere at the Manchester Arena on Wednesday 9th and Thursday 10th May before embarking on a spectacular tour visiting Dublin’s O2 Arena, Belfast’s Odyssey Arena and the Newcastle Metro Radio Arena.

Starring faces from the UK’s most famous street, past and present including Julie Goodyear, Kevin Kennedy and Brian Capron, Street of Dreams is hosted by the country’s favourite entertainer Paul O’Grady.

For those who love adventure and thrilling sports – ideal for stag weekends – then Newcastle is home to a fantastic array of activities like go karting, paintballing and even quad biking! If you fancy taking part in one of these, then make sure you’ve got everything prepared before you go. Search around the web for a reputable company for your activity and don’t choose one that looks too cheap. More often than not these places won’t have adequate health and safety regulations, which isn’t the most exciting thing to think of when you’re on holiday, but without them you might end up visiting one of our many Newcastle doctors, or even the personal injury solicitors in Newcastle. But choose a well-known activity provider and you’ll be sure to have a fantastic time.

More sedate activities are available in Newcastle, like a trip to one of the many art galleries including the Eletrik Sheep Gallery, the Biscuit Factory and the Laing Art Gallery. Or take in the history of Newcastle with a trip to the Segedunum Roman Fort, Baths and Museum or the Castle Keep of Newcastle. Finish off the day with dinner at a great restaurant: whatever your particular tastes, Newcastle has a host of different cuisines to cater for your tastes. Again, check out reviews of these restaurants online before booking in to make sure you find the best one and you keep your experience of Newcastle as enjoyable as possible!

Date: Friday 23rd September 2011

Join us for an evening with BBC wildlife presenter and accomplished photographer Chris Packham and be enthralled by his wildlife tales from around the world and much closer to home. Accompanied by his astonishing images of wildlife this fabulously entertaining evening will be fun for all the family and delivered with his trademark humour.

Reginald D Hunter – Sometimes Even The Devil Tells The Truth (16+) With support from Steve Hughes

“HIS PRESENCE AND INTELLIGENCE MAKE HIM ONE OF THE MOST BRILLIANTLY UNPREDICTABLE COMICS IN THE COUNTRY” Sunday Times

In just over a decade since he began performing, Reginald D Hunter has become one of the UK Comedy industry’s best-known and most distinctive performers. His work is often brutally honest, frequently controversial but always meticulously measured and thought out.

He is one of the few performers to have been nominated for the highly coveted main Perrier Award in three consecutive years and has become a well-known face on primetime television shows such as Live At The Apollo and QI and is a frequent guest on Have I Got News For You.

“MAGIC…HIS IS A PERFECT SET” Guardian

“EXCITINGLY INTELLIGENT…COMEDY FROM THE HEAD AND THE HEART, DELIVERED WITH CHARM AND CONTROL” Times

“CANDID TO THE POINT OF CONFESSION…EVEN HANDED BUT PROVOCATIVE…A COCKTAIL WITH QUITE A KICK” Independent

*Please note, this show is not suitable for persons under 16

Date: Thursday 4th & Friday 5th August 2011

The Fixham Theatre is set for a grand re-opening.

Local talent Dickie Olivier needs Bobs help to fix up the stage for his brand new musical. But when Spud decides he wants to be the star of the show, the job doesnt go exactly to plan.

Will the theatre be ready?

Will the show go on?

Bobs going to need help from his friends.

With well-known songs and three new exclusive songs, join Bob and help him fix it in his big theatre build!

Date: Thursday 7th July 2011

We present the sounds of ‘The Big O’ together with two hugely successful support acts, The Everly Brothers and Buddy Holly.

Hear all of your favourite hits spanning these incredible decades of music: ‘Only The Lonely’, ‘Wake Up Little Suzie’, ‘Peggy Sue’ ‘Pretty Woman’ ‘Cathy’s Clown, ‘Rave On’… in over 2 hours of non stop hits!

With stars from the West End and internationally acclaimed singers, our artistes have a track record that has seen them tour the UK and Europe for the last 12 years, from The London Palladium to The Edinburgh Playhouse and across Europe. Together with backing band ‘The Rockets’, they will have you singing your most loved tunes, stomping your feet and shouting for more.

Date: Friday 8th July 2011

Time: 8.45pm

Ticket Pricing: £9

We are excited to announce the return of the Junco Partners to The Journal Tyne Theatre’s Bistro Bar on Friday 8th July and Friday 25th November for another night of fantastic R ‘n’ B.

Formed in 1964, the Junco Partners started out playing to North East crowds in Newcastle and Sunderland. They later went on to play alongside the likes of The Who and Rod Stewart and when the band split in 1971 individual members played alongside great artists such as Elkie Brooks and Robert Palmer.

After reforming once again in 1977, they gained wide success, capturing new audiences and attracting the attention of Television and Music producers. Now returned to their R’n'B roots, they continue to receive fantastic support from a growing and enthusiastic audience playing only at a few well selected gigs.