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.

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Taking place in Exhibition Park, the Mela promises to be weekend full of fun with music, games, stalls and exhibitions to help everyone have a bank holiday to remember.  With a stage playing host to musicians and dancers, hundreds of stalls selling arts and crafts and food and drink and a children’s programme to help the kids learn, make friends and have fun; there’s plenty to do whatever your tastes.