Northeast Music Guide

WHO KNEW  the P!nk musical Coming soon to Newcastle It's rare a new musical is developed and produced right here in Newcastle but Limelight Theatrical Services have taken the bull by the horns and created this, a family story built around the songs of P!nk. Check out the Facebook page . Initially set to run from 19-21st February 2015, this production has ideas way beyond the Basement Cafe venue in Carliol Square. Although I've found the venue behind the cafe to be absolutely perfect for this kind of performance and a hidden gem in the Carliol Square crown. The story is built around a cast of 5 players. We start with a headstrong 14 year old Alecia Hart struggling with the knowledge her parents' marriage is crumbling. We follow her through her life as a troubled teenager than as a young woman with the love of her life Tom, even if the love of Tom's life lies with the motors he works on as a mechanic. There is sadness, joy, a little domestic here...

SHREK IS ‘TAKING OGRE’ NEWCASTLE THEATRE ROYAL! Something huge is coming indeed! The larger than life production,  Shrek the Musical  will be heading to Newcastle Theatre Royal as part of the show’s first national UK tour! Join Shrek, Donkey, Princess Fiona and Lord Farquaad on this year’s biggest family musical adventure, Wednesday 11 – Sunday 29 March 2015! Coming direct from London, where it was seen live on stage by nearly a million people, the UK tour of the Drury Lane production of  Shrek the Musical  will be directed by Nigel Harman who starred as Lord Farquaad in the west end production, winning him the 2012 Laurence Olivier Award for Best Performance in a Supporting Role in a Musical. Shrek the Musical  is based on the story and characters from William Steig’s book  Shrek!,  but will be known to most of us as the Oscar winning DreamWorks Animations feature film that had us laughing with Donkey and quivering at the sight of Lord F...

60’s MUSICAL ICON MARK WYNTER TO TAKE STAR ROLE IN THE UK’S FAVOURITE ROCK ‘N’ ROLL MUSICAL…   Following the sell-out success of Save the Last Dance for Me , Dreamboats and Petticoats the musical, features some of the greatest hit songs of the Rock ‘n’ Roll era! This whirl round the jukebox of one of the most dynamic musical decades stars musical legend Mark Wynter, performing on tour for the first time in 50 years! Grab a seat in the 60’s at Newcastle Theatre Royal, 7 – 12 October.   Since premiering in 2009 and having played to more than two million people across the UK, Dreamboats and Petticoats , inspired by Universal’s multi-million selling album series, features some of the greatest songs of the Rock ‘n’ Roll era - when each passing week brought another classic track. Set in 1961, emotions run high as young musicians Norman and Bobby compete to win a national song writing competition, and, more importantly, the attentions of the gorgeous Sue. But when Bob...

Bugle Boy – The Life Story of Glenn Miller Darlington Civic Theatre 1/8/13 Den Stevenson has written the book for this Glenn Miller musical as a result of working along side Glenn’s youngest brother Herb Miller and booking for the Herb Miller Orchestra. It results in an accurate portrayal of a musical legend whose music is still played on a regular basis nearly 70 years after his death. The curtain is raised with the 16 piece band playing “Moonlight Serenade”. This band are one of the highlights of the show and hearing live musicians playing the familiar tunes helps engage the audience throughout the production.   We then see a radio interview between Larry Bronx (Daniel Page), who had a successful radio show with 20 million listeners and helped project the Miller name across the states, and Miller’s wife Helen (Yildiz Hussein). This first scene sets out the dual intentions of the musical: to celebrate both the musical genius and the love story that ena...