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Vocal and performance coach Amy Duggan with, l-r: students Anya Ketchin, 11, Darcey Stott, eight, Pearl Self, six, helper Poppy Harvey, 16, Emilia Blakey-Smith, nine, Avaya Myhill, six, Matilda Keillor, 10, and Charlotte Shone, nine.

London-trained singer launches South Tyneside singing class for kids

The Customs House.

Choir set to celebrate musical theatre’s greatest songwriters

LMA brings major creative industry names to Newcastle.

LMA brings major creative industry names to Newcastle

Play director Mike Harrison.

Westovians prepare to grace pavilion stage again

Mixed choir Raise Your Voice Hebburn are appearing on the Empire stage

Local choir on song to feature in hit West End show

Billy's Back: BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL. Previous Cast

Billy Elliot heading back on tour with opening night in Sunderland

Les Dennis as Joe

Les Dennis heading to North East in hit comedy musical

Claire Sweeney as Miss Hannigan.

Claire Sweeney heading to Sunderland Empire to play iconic role

Todrick Hall, Orfeh, Christina Aguilera, Jess Folley and Steve Antin attend a photocall for "Burlesque: The Musical" at The Savoy Theatre

Burlesque The Musical announces North East date

Sheridan Smith (Susan) in Woman in Mind. Photo by Marc Brenner

First look production shots as Sheridan Smith heads to the North East

Tosh Wanogho-Maud was outstanding as ‘Lola’.

Thin plot but plenty of sass as Kinky Boots struts into Sunderland

It comes as 24 per cent of over-50s feel more adventurous than they did in their 30s and 40s

UK Over-50s bucket lists revealed

Sheridan Smith is heading to the North East

Sheridan Smith heading to Sunderland in Woman in Mind

BACK TO THE FUTURE THE MUSICAL. West End Company. Photo by Matt Crockett

Back To The Future the musical to make North East debut

Amy Wright, from South Shields, has secured a place at a prestigious drama school following her A Level results.

It has been my dream to design sets for West End productions

New season at Sunderland Empire

From Friends to Mary Poppins - Empire raises the curtain on new season
A fresh season of showstoppers has been announced in Sunderland Empire’s new What’s On Guide - and it’s a bumper edition.
Katy Wheeler

Summer concerts at Auckland Palace

Open-air concerts return to Bishop Auckland this Summer

The artist came to Heworth Grange School and performed in front of Year 9 students

Gateshead students enjoy performance by local artist Kema Kay

Stacey Dooley and Kevin Clifton to star in 2:22 - A Ghost Story

The Runnymede on Thames Hotel

History and luxury combine on superb Surrey stay

Where Newcastle United fans can watch Carabao Cup final in London

Newcastle United face Liverpool in this Sunday's Carabao Cup final at Wembley

NUFC can net six-figure PSR boost within days - on one condition

NUFC fans issued crucial message ahead of Carabao Cup ticket sale

Linda Nolan has sadly passed away, aged 65. Inset: Tower lit up pink for Linda

Breaking Watch: Tower lights up pink after Linda Nolan's tragic cancer death

Linda Nolan has sadly died aged 65.

Breaking Linda Nolan passes away aged 65 after two decade long cancer battle

ATG Tickets are slashing the ticket prices for a number of theatre shows taking place across the United Kingdom in 2025.

ATG Tickets offer slashed ticket prices for a number of theatre shows

The Natural History Museum’s Dinosaurs Live! is among the shows with January sale discounts

Full list of every theatre in the UK with huge January sale savings
We've spotted a discount code that will slash the prices of tickets at 24 participating venues if you order your seats this month
Gareth Butterfield

Ginsters announces the first-ever vegetable based music spectacular to hit the West End.

Ginsters announces the first-ever vegetable based music spectacular

Megan Patrick, from South Shields, is among the finalists of Miss Great Britain 2024.

I reached the Miss Great Britain finals despite a rare brain condition

NYX Holborn bedroom. Credit: NYX

NYX Hotel London review: everything you need for a perfect city break

Seven Drunken Nights: The Story of The Dubliners is coming to Sunderland in 2025

Seven Drunken Nights: the story of The Dubliners is coming to Sunderland

Back to the Future The Musical at London's Adelphi Theatre has been named among the best value tickets on sale in the capital

Cheapest 10 London theatre shows to see this Summer from £17.90

Incredible view of London from the penthouse at the Cavendish Hotel.

Why the Cavendish Hotel has a Monopoly on enjoying a trip to London

Seven Drunken Nights: The Story of The Dubliners

Smash Hit Celebration of The Dubliners Coming to Newcastle

BGT's Sydnie Christmas is awarded the Golden Buzzer.

Watch: BGT act awarded Golden Buzzer after ‘heartfelt’ performance

Documentary honours South Shields-born photographer Tish Murtha

A superior double room at Leonardo Royal London Tower Bridge with magnificent views of the capital's skyline.

Enjoy the glitz of London life with a dash of spa serenity

Catherine Tyldesley will be taking on the role of Blanche Barrow in Bonnie & Clyde.

Corrie star Catherine Tyldesley to take to Sunderland Empire stage

Here & Now: Everything to know about the upcoming Steps musical

Adam strong as Jafar, alongisde Angelo Paragoso as Iago.

Sunderland’s Adam Strong to perform in Disney’s Aladdin the Musical

Just Stop Oil protesters rushed the stage of the Sondheim Theatre in London while a performance of Les Miserable was ongoing. (Credit: Just Stop Oil/PA Wire)

Breaking Just Stop Oil protesters disrupt Les Miserables West End performance

Strictly Come Dancing 2023: Meet West End’s Layton Williams

Craig Revel Horwood will be starring as Miss Hannigan in Annie at the Sunderland Empire.

Strictly star set to perform in Annie at the Sunderland Empire

Layton Williams at the BAFTAs

Layton Williams to make history in huge Strictly shake up

Release date for crime film featuring South Shields-born actor

Kids can go free to some of West End’s top shows this summer

Bonnie Langford is set to reprise her role as Mel Bush in Doctor Who

Former Doctor Who favourite to return for new series

Come From Away announces UK tour - how to get tickets

Michael J Fox shuts down idea of a Back to the Future reboot

Zoe Ball has a successful TV and radio career

Zoe Ball announces break from hosting Radio 2 and replacement

Composer denies he was Meghan Markle in disguise at coronation

Erin Boyle and Luke McGarey as Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow

Jarrow Musical Theatre Company to perform Bonnie and Clyde show

Craig Revel Horwood . (Photo by Tristan Fewings/Getty Images)

Breaking Craig Revel Horwood replaces Paul O’Grady in Annie musical

2:22 Ghost Story announces exciting new cast line-up - full details

Paul Mescal won best actor at the 2023 Olivier Awards

Breaking Olivier Awards 2023: Full list of winners

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