The Common Room

Christmas Film Screening: The Snowman and The Snowdog double bill (family friendly)
2023-12-16 10:00 - 11:30 (Europe/London) | The Common Room, Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1SE, United Kingdom
Join us for a heart-warming and festive family morning in the historic Wood Hall. Here are all the details you need:
📅 Date: 16 Dec, 2023
🕕 Time: Doors 10 am, film start 10:30am
🏠 Venue: Wood Hall, The Common Room
🎄 Dress code: Christmas jumpers encouraged!
Year: 2012| Duration: 60 min
✨ Event Highlights:
– A festive sweet treat included for every good girl and boy
– Your choice of comfortable seating: beanbags for a relaxed viewing or table seating for a more traditional experience – seating is allocated on a first come first served basis – we encourage leaving space on the beanbags for the kids!
– Plenty of festive snacks and drinks available to keep you refreshed throughout the film.
We can’t wait to share this heart-warming tale with you. It’s going to be a magical morning filled with festive fun! Don’t miss out. 🎉
Ticket and booking information
£7.50 base ticket covers entry for one adult + one child.
Additional adults charged at £2.00 each with the purchase of one full-price ticket.
Additional children charged at £4.00 each with the purchase of one full-price ticket.
Each person attending, including adults accompanying children, must have their own ticket.
Refund Policy
Contact the organiser to request a refund. Eventbrite’s fee is non-refundable.
Arriving early, or fancy sticking around?
Our café bar, 5|Quarter will be serving hot & cold drinks, nibbles and some fantastic offers on wine and cocktails, until late.
Additional Information
Our building is fully accessible. If you have any queries about accessibility, please contact events@thecommonroom.org.uk

Christmas at The Common Room: Glass Bottle Painting
2023-12-13 18:00 - 20:00 | The Common Room, Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1SE, United Kingdom
Indulge in a cosy and creative evening this holiday season as we draw inspiration from the breath-taking stained-glass windows of our Wood Hall for an enchanting experience of relaxed bottle painting. 🎨
Celebrate the magic of Christmas and unleash your inner artist as you transform ordinary glass bottles into radiant Christmas decorations or unique gifts.
Sip on delicious drinks and enjoy relaxed conversations with fellow participants. It’s an evening designed to help you unwind and immerse yourself in the joy of the Christmas season.
📍Location: 5|Quarter, The Common Room
📅 Date: 13 Dec, 2023
🕒 Time: 6 pm- 8pm
The ticket includes: Glass bottle, paint, and fairy lights for you to take home.
Join us in making this holiday season a little brighter, one glass bottle at a time. We can’t wait to share this magical evening with you! 🎄🎁🍷
Ticket and booking information
General admission: £12.00 per person.
Each person attending must have their own ticket.
Refund Policy
Contact the organiser to request a refund. Eventbrite’s fee is non-refundable.
Arriving early, or fancy sticking around?
Our café bar, 5|Quarter will be serving hot & cold drinks, nibbles and some fantastic offers on wine and cocktails, until late.
Additional Information
Our building is fully accessible. If you have any queries about accessibility, please contact events@thecommonroom.org.uk

Christmas at The Common Room: Light Up Christmas Cards
2023-12-09 12:00 - 14:00 | The Common Room, Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1SE, United Kingdom
Gather with friends and family for a creative and joyful experience. Join us for a special event where you’ll have the opportunity to craft your own illuminated Christmas card using STEM skills.
This engaging festive activity is designed to bring friends and families together, inspire young minds, and spread the joy of the season through a unique, hands-on approach.
📍Location: Wood Hall, The Common Room
📅 Date: 9 Nov, 2023
🕕 Time: 12-2pm
🎄Dress code: Christmas jumpers encouraged
Celebrate the holidays with a dash of science and a sprinkle of creativity.🌲👨‍👩‍👧‍👦✨
Ticket and booking information
General admission, 1 adult and 1 child: £5.00
Additional kid: £3.00
Each person attending must have their own ticket.
Refund Policy
Contact the organiser to request a refund. Eventbrite’s fee is non-refundable.
Arriving early, or fancy sticking around?
Our café bar, 5|Quarter will be serving hot & cold drinks, nibbles and some fantastic offers on wine and cocktails, until late.
Additional Information
Our building is fully accessible. If you have any queries about accessibility, please contact events@thecommonroom.org.uk

Christmas at The Common Room: Light-Up Christmas Cards
2023-12-09 10:00 - 12:00 | The Common Room, Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1SE, United Kingdom
Gather with friends and family for a creative and joyful experience. Join us for a special event where you’ll have the opportunity to craft your own illuminated Christmas card using STEM skills.
This engaging festive activity is designed to bring friends and families together, inspire young minds, and spread the joy of the season through a unique, hands-on approach.
📍Location: Wood Hall, The Common Room
📅 Date: 9 Nov, 2023
🕕 Time: 10am-12pm
🎄Dress code: Christmas jumpers encouraged
Celebrate the holidays with a dash of science and a sprinkle of creativity.🌲👨‍👩‍👧‍👦✨
Ticket and booking information
General admission, 1 adult and 1 child: £5.00
Additional kid: £3.00
Each person attending must have their own ticket.
Refund Policy
Contact the organiser to request a refund. Eventbrite’s fee is non-refundable.
Arriving early, or fancy sticking around?
Our café bar, 5|Quarter will be serving hot & cold drinks, nibbles and some fantastic offers on wine and cocktails, until late.
Additional Information
Our building is fully accessible. If you have any queries about accessibility, please contact events@thecommonroom.org.uk

Matt Deighton + support
2023-12-08 08:00 - 19:30 | The Common Room, Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1SE, United Kingdom
Wandering Oak presents: Matt Deighton + support

Matt Deighton’s stunning discography is an undiscovered island inhabited by a human being everyone wants to love and protect from the world around him. Matt’s is a story of genuinely great musicianship and songwriting; but most of all, of the beauty and fragility of one of Britain’s greatest lost talents and how life around him has sometimes shaped a fate beyond his control; but who has come back with something more beautiful every time the storm abated.

You may recognize Matt from his time fronting acid jazz heroes Mother Earth or as Paul Weller’s guitarist in the late 90’s. Likened as the natural successor to Nick Drake, Davey Graham and John Martyn, Matt’s discography shines like a diamond among the silt – Villager was the subject of a Mojo ‘Buried Treasure’ feature and is oft hailed as a British folk classic.

“It’s impossible to imagine fans of Nick Drake of John Martyn not falling in love with him…” – the Sunday Times

A few FFOs
John Martyn / Paul Weller / Michael Head / Nick Drake

Artist site

https://www.mattdeighton.co.uk/

Christmas at The Common Room: Glass Bottle Painting
2023-12-07 18:00 - 20:00 | The Common Room, Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1SE, United Kingdom
Indulge in a cosy and creative evening this holiday season as we draw inspiration from the breath-taking stained-glass windows of our Wood Hall for an enchanting experience of relaxed bottle painting. 🎨
Celebrate the magic of Christmas and unleash your inner artist as you transform ordinary glass bottles into radiant Christmas decorations or unique gifts.
Sip on delicious drinks and enjoy relaxed conversations with fellow participants. It’s an evening designed to help you unwind and immerse yourself in the joy of the Christmas season.
📍Location: 5|Quarter, The Common Room
📅 Date: 7 Dec, 2023
🕒 Time: 6 pm- 8pm
The ticket includes: Glass bottle, paint, and fairy lights for you to take home.
Join us in making this holiday season a little brighter, one glass bottle at a time. We can’t wait to share this magical evening with you! 🎄🎁🍷
Ticket and booking information
General admission: £12.00 per person.
Each person attending must have their own ticket.
Refund Policy
Contact the organiser to request a refund. Eventbrite’s fee is non-refundable.
Arriving early, or fancy sticking around?
Our café bar, 5|Quarter will be serving hot & cold drinks, nibbles and some fantastic offers on wine and cocktails, until late.
Additional Information
Our building is fully accessible. If you have any queries about accessibility, please contact events@thecommonroom.org.uk

Faber Academy Writing a Novel: Open Day
2023-12-05 19:00 - 21:00 | The Common Room, Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1SE, United Kingdom
Interested in applying for Faber Academy’s Writing a Novel in Newcastle? Join author Richard T. Kelly for a free introductory workshop and Q&A on Tuesday 5 December 7pm – 9pm.
In this two-hour session, you’ll meet course tutor Richard and take part in a taster workshop, hear from Writing a Novel in Newcastle alumna, and meet Faber Academy staff – as well as getting to know your potential course-mates.
You’ll leave fully informed about the course and raring to hit send on your application.

Christmas at The Common Room: Tipsy Lego
2023-12-01 18:00 - 20:00 | The Common Room, Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1SE, United Kingdom
Embrace the holiday spirit with a delightful gathering that combines creativity and celebration. Join us to construct one of our signature LEGO models, and the best part? We’ll treat you to a complimentary festive drink as you embark on this fun and festive building adventure.
Get ready to let your imagination run wild, connect with fellow LEGO enthusiasts, and savour the taste of the season in a relaxed and joyful atmosphere. It’s an event you won’t want to miss.
Mark your calendars – it’s time to get into the holiday spirit, one LEGO brick at a time! 🎁🏰🥤
📍Location: 5|Quarter, The Common Room
📅 Date: 1 Dec, 2023
🕕 Time: 6pm-8 pm
Ticket and booking information
General admission: £9.00 per person.
Each person attending must have their own ticket.
Refund Policy
Contact the organiser to request a refund. Eventbrite’s fee is non-refundable.
Arriving early, or fancy sticking around?
Our café bar, 5|Quarter will be serving hot & cold drinks, nibbles and some fantastic offers on wine and cocktails, until late.
Additional Information
Our building is fully accessible. If you have any queries about accessibility, please contact events@thecommonroom.org.uk

Christmas at The Common Room: Festive Wreath Making
2023-11-25 11:00 - 13:00 | The Common Room, Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1SE, United Kingdom
🎄 Join us for a luxury wreath making experience 🎄
As the holiday season approaches, we invite you to embrace the festive spirit at The Common Room. Let’s gather for a morning of creativity as we craft beautiful Christmas wreaths with inclusion of warm and aromatic mulled wine, and yummy mince pies in your ticket.
📅 Date: Saturday 25 Nov, 2023
🕒 Time: 11am – approx 2 hour workshop
🏠 Venue: Wood Hall, The Common Room
Whether you’re a seasoned wreath-making expert or a complete beginner, renowned North East florist, The Flower Folk, will guide you through your creation ensuring your wreath reflects your unique style and captures the essence of the season.
In the company of fellow enthusiasts in our beautiful Wood Hall, it’s the perfect opportunity to be creative and take home a beautiful wreath to adorn your door or share as a gift.
Let’s make this holiday season a little brighter, one wreath at a time. We look forward to crafting cherished memories with you! 🌿🍷🥧🎁
About Flower Folk: The Flower Folk is a renowned flower, plant and gift shop based in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne. The owner, Pip , has a very simple vision – to combine seasonality with quality, and to bring a sense of the outdoors in. Find out more about them here.
Ticket and booking information
General admission Small Wreath: £55.00 per person.
General admission Medium Wreath: £65.00 per person.
General admission Large Wreath: £75.00 per person.
Each person attending must have their own ticket.
Refund Policy
Contact the organiser to request a refund. Eventbrite’s fee is non-refundable.
Arriving early, or fancy sticking around?
Our café bar, 5|Quarter will be serving hot & cold drinks, nibbles and some fantastic offers on wine and cocktails, until late.
Additional Information
Our building is fully accessible. If you have any queries about accessibility, please contact events@thecommonroom.org.uk

Pit Lasses by Denise Bates
2023-11-23 15:00 - 17:00 | The Common Room, Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1SE, United Kingdom
Join us for a fascinating talk by acclaimed author Denise Bates on women in mining throughout Great Britain in 1842.
“Pit Lasses tells the story of around 6,000 women and girls aged between 5 – 75 years old who were working underground in coal mines in parts of Great Britain in 1842, the year females were banned from this work. Beginning c1800 it analyses why women became involved in mining and the work they carried out, the many factors that led to them being excluded from underground work in1842, including the myth that they worked topless alongside naked men and how they adapted to a ban which threatened their livelihood”
Booking information
Tickets cost £6, which includes a tea or coffee.
Tickets must be booked for all those attending, excluding children under 5, who go free.
Refund Policy
Contact the organiser to request a refund. Eventbrite’s fee is non-refundable.
Arriving early, or fancy sticking around?
Our café bar, 5|Quarter will be serving hot & cold drinks, nibbles and some fantastic offers on wine and cocktails, until late.
Additional Information
Our building is fully accessible. If you have any queries about accessibility, please contact events@thecommonroom.org.uk

North East Folk Collective: Muddy Line & Not Going Back
2023-11-11 18:30 - 22:30
North East Folk Collective presents two great folk bands performing in the 5|Quarter Café Bar.

Muddy Line
Muddy Line are a duo playing songs by singer/songwriter Jonathan Woodward, ably abetted by multi-instrumentalist Steve Coates. The pair have been playing to audiences around the northeast for over 30 years. They work on the “Steely Dan” principle of bringing in other talented musicians as and when needed. Music can be a strange language… we’re still deciphering the code….
Not Going Back
Not Going Back are a duo, playing together for the last 8 years – we play songs and tunes from an eclectic mix of Contemporary Folk, Americana, some traditional tunes, Folk-Rock, and a few of our own songs on topical issues. We’re folky, with a beat….

The performances will be followed by an informal acoustic jam session, so please bring your voices and acoustic instruments if you wish to participate. Or just enjoy a drink and listen.

This is a free entry concert. Please ignore the Get Tickets button.

Christmas at The Common Room: Tipsy Lego
2023-11-09 18:00 - 20:00 | The Common Room, Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1SE, United Kingdom
Embrace the holiday spirit with a delightful gathering that combines creativity and celebration. Join us to construct one of our signature LEGO models, and the best part? We’ll treat you to a complimentary festive drink as you embark on this fun and festive building adventure.
Get ready to let your imagination run wild, connect with fellow LEGO enthusiasts, and savour the taste of the season in a relaxed and joyful atmosphere. It’s an event you won’t want to miss.
Mark your calendars – it’s time to get into the holiday spirit, one LEGO brick at a time! 🎁🏰🥤
📍Location: 5|Quarter, The Common Room
📅 Date: 9 Nov, 2023
🕕 Time: 6pm-8 pm
Ticket and booking information
General admission: £9.00 per person.
Each person attending must have their own ticket.
Refund Policy
Contact the organiser to request a refund. Eventbrite’s fee is non-refundable.
Arriving early, or fancy sticking around?
Our café bar, 5|Quarter will be serving hot & cold drinks, nibbles and some fantastic offers on wine and cocktails, until late.
Additional Information
Our building is fully accessible. If you have any queries about accessibility, please contact events@thecommonroom.org.uk

Lost Lot Band
2023-10-28 19:00 - 23:00 | The Common Room, Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1SE, United Kingdom
Lost Lot launch their debut EP of hard hitting alt-country at The Common Room in Newcastle along with special guests India Arkin & Detroit Tourist Board.
With
“A breezy and vivid slice of alt country wonder” – NARC Magazine
“A beautiful Alt-Americana dream” – NE Volume
“High quality Americana” – Jumpin Hot Club

Location: Wood Hall, The Common Room

Halloween Cinema Experience: Family friendly activities & Room on the Broom (2012)
2023-10-28 10:30 - 12:00 | The Common Room, Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1SE, United Kingdom
Join us for some Halloween fun, see Room on the Broom and join in our spooktastic STEM activities!
Can you make a wind proof witch’s hat? Is your Broom strong enough for all your animal friends? Find out with us at The Common Room.
Event Details
Event: Family activities & Room on the Broom (2012)
Event start time: 10:30am
Event end time: approx. 12:00pm
Tickets:
£7.50 base ticket covers entry for one adult + one child.
Additional adults charged at £2.00 each with the purchase of one full-price ticket.
Additional children charged at £4.00 each with the purchase of one full-price ticket
Booking information
Each person attending, including adults accompanying children, must have their own ticket.
Please note the screening is in our lecture theatre with tiered theatre style seating. Seating location is allocated on a first come first serve basis. If you have any access needs please email: events@thecommonroom.org.uk when you make your booking.
Tickets also include interactive STEM activities and a spooktastic sweet treat!
Arriving early, or fancy sticking around? Our café bar, 5|Quarter will be serving hot and cold food & drinks from 09:00-18:00.
Additional information
Location: Lecture Theatre, The Common Room, Westgate Road, Newcastle NE1 1SE
Our building is fully accessible – if you have any queries about accessibility, please contact events@thecommonroom.org.uk

Halloween Cinema Experience: IT Chapter 1, 2017 (18 + only)
2023-10-27 19:00 - 21:30 | The Common Room, Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1SE, United Kingdom
Join us this Halloween for a truly unique experience. Step inside our Edwardian Lecture Theatre as it transforms into a spooky cinema. Just watch out for Pennywise whilst you enjoy your Halloween themed complimentary cocktail. Fancy dress is encouraged!
Event Details
Film: IT Chapter 1(2017)
Please arrive by 6:30pm so we can seat you and your party comfortably.
Film start time: 7:00pm
Film end: approx. 9:30pm
Ticket and booking information
Early bird: £12.00 per person including Halloween special cocktail
General admission: £14.00 per person including Halloween special cocktail
Each person attending must have their own ticket. Strictly 18+ only.
Please note the screening is in our lecture theatre which includes fixed tiered seating. Seating location is allocated on a first come first serve basis. If you have any access needs please email: events@thecommonroom.org.uk when you make your booking.
Complimentary cocktail ‘Georgie’s Nightmare’ included in the ticket. Other snacks and drinks will be available to order from our café bar – 5|Quarter.
Arriving early, or fancy sticking around?
Our café bar, 5|Quarter will be serving hot & cold drinks, nibbles and some fantastic offers on wine and cocktails, until late.
Refund Policy
Contact the organiser to request a refund. Eventbrite’s fee is non-refundable.
Additional information
Location: Lecture Theatre, The Common Room, Westgate Road, Newcastle, NE1 1SE
Our building is fully accessible – the Lecture Theatre has one space available for a wheelchair. If you have any queries about accessibility, please contact events@thecommonroom.org.uk

Artsy Fartsy: Stand-Up Comedy, Live Music and Art Exhibition
2023-10-14 19:00 - 23:00 | The Common Room, Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1SE, United Kingdom
An evening of love and laughter with the North’s favourite comedians, most talented artists and a live auction with a range of prizes from across the region set in Newcastle’s most stunning space. All in aid of two incredible charities, Humankind and Beat.
In support of Humankind and Beat, Artsy Fartsy is back with a whole new line up featuring some of the North East’s favourite comedians, live music, a silent arts exhibition, dinner and a charity auction. After their non- profit event raised almost £2,000 last year, Sarah and Lana are delighted to be hosting another night of love and laughter whilst supporting two charities very close to their hearts.
At the start of 2022, Sarah’s relationship broke down after her partner’s overwhelming struggle with addiction tore them apart. Soon after, in June 2022, Peter took his own life. The heartbreak of helplessly watching addiction destroy the man she loved has inspired Sarah to raise money for a charity who support those fighting a similar battle, Humankind.
‘I’ve since learned a lot about addiction and how it effects not only the addict, but the people who love them,’ Sarah says. ‘I watched cocaine overwhelm, consume and break the most loving, hilarious and warm man. His family have been unbelievably strong for each other but they are completely shattered.’
Since overcoming a life-threatening case of anorexia and bulimia, Lana has found health and happiness with help and support from Beat. As 2022’s Miss Newcastle, she used her platform to share her story, spread awareness and inspire others to seek help and follow their own path to recovery.
‘Having come out on the other side of 10-year battle with anorexia and bulimia, raising awareness of the prevalence of eating disorders and mental health issues in our society is something that I am extremely passionate about,’ she says.
As colleagues and best friends, Sarah and Lana are delighted to be using their experience in events management to host another unforgettable evening. Following the inaugural Artsy Fartsy event last year, they were humbled by the support they received from local businesses who donated some very generous auction prizes, and the comedians, musicians and artists whose talent created the most magical evening.
This year’s line up is already looking incredible, with some of the North’s favourite creatives such as Si Beckwith, Lee Kyle, Sam Wood, Em Grafique and Alex Saxton already confirmed. A limited number of early- bird tickets are now on sale and will be available until 22nd September.
Location: Wood Hall, The Common Room

Jesca Hoop + Support
2023-10-13 19:00 - 23:00 | The Common Room, Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1SE, United Kingdom
California-born but now based in Manchester, Jesca Hoop is what you’d call a musician’s musician. Discovered by Tom Waits, and brought on tour by Peter Gabriel to sing in his band, it was a phone call from Elbow’s Guy Garvey that saw her move to the UK. Her most recent album “Stonechild” – produced by John Parish (PJ Harvey, Aldous Harding, This is the Kit) – received huge acclaim from fans and critics alike, and it’s easy to see why: her beautiful songs, rooted in the folk tradition are intricately detailed, acoustic-led pieces that teem with ideas.
Friday 13 October 2023
Doors Open: 19:00
Starts: 20:00

THE BIG SKY TOUR ft. Kathryn Williams & Polly Paulusma
2023-10-06 19:00 - 23:00 | The Common Room, Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1SE, United Kingdom
Kathryn Williams & Polly Paulusma will be playing in The Common Rooms beautiful Wood Hall on 6th October!
As labels buddies on One Little Independent Records, Kathryn Williams and Polly Paulusma met on a song writing retreat. They have also written songs together and tutored song writing courses at Arvon Foundation. Their friendship developed and strengthened, supporting each other over lockdown. Being fans of each other’s work, it seemed a foregone conclusion that they would get on the road at some point. Finally after many years of talking about their Thelma and Louise tour dreams (hopefully without the killing or the cliff) they have pulled together a beautiful intimate month-long tour up and down the country, both playing headline solo sets and also coming together for a few songs together. Lucky audiences will get two concerts for the price of one from two of the most respected British independent singer-songwriters this country has to offer.
Kathryn Williams is a Liverpool-born, Mercury Music Prize nominated singer-songwriter with 16 albums under her belt. Before her last release, Night Drives (which entered the official folk album charts straight to number 2), the label OLI celebrated her career thus far with a 20 CD two book box set anthology strewn with her art. She has written a novel “The Ormering Tide” which debuted to critical acclaim, and was listed in The Bookseller as a bestseller for the north and she hosts her own popular podcast “before the light goes out” which was put in the top ten best music podcasts by The Guardian. Kathryn tutors at Arvon, Moniack Mhor, and The Writing Squad and writes songs with many diverse artists around the world including Paul Weller, Ed Harcourt, Beth Neillson Chapman and Michele Stodart.
“Sombre, majestic, extravagant” – Uncut Magazine kathrynwilliams.co.uk
Polly Paulusma’s shed-recorded debut Scissors In My Pocket received international critical acclaim upon its 2004 release by One Little Independent. She toured the USA, supported Bob Dylan, Jamie Cullum, Divine Comedy and Marianne Faithfull and played Glastonbury. In 2012, she founded Wild Sound, now an OLI folk imprint, and signed nine artists. She completed her PhD in 2020, which informed her eighth album Invisible Music — folk songs that influenced Angela Carter (**** The Guardian) and her book (Bloomsbury, 2022). She tutors for Arvon, Cambridge and ICMP. Her ninth and tenth albums The Pivot Upon Which the World Turns (2022) and its sister When Violent Hot Pitch Words Hurt (2023) were recently released to critical acclaim; she is now working on a collaboration with double bassist Jon Thorne exploring relationships between song and prose.
“complete, pure and personal” MOJO Magazine

Candlelight Concerts: A Tribute to Coldplay
2023-09-29 21:00 - 22:30, 2023-09-29 19:00 - 20:30 | The Common Room, Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1SE, United Kingdom
⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations never before used for this purpose in Newcastle. Buy your tickets now to discover the music of Coldplay at The Common Room under the gentle glow of candlelight in our beautiful Wood Hall.
General Info
📍 Venue: The Common Room
⏳ Duration: 60 minutes (doors open 40 mins prior to the start time and late entry is not permitted)
👤 Age requirement: 8+. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult
♿ Accessibility: this venue is wheelchair accessible
❓ View the FAQs for this event here
🪑 Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone
🕯️ If you would like to book a private concert (min 40+ people), please click here
🎻 Check out all the Candlelight concerts in Newcastle
🎁 To treat your friends and family to a Candlelight gift card, click here
Programme

Clocks
Shiver
Speed of Sound
Trouble
Fix You
Paradise
Something Just Like This
Yellow
My Universe
The Scientist
Sky Full of Stars

Performers

String quartet – String Infusion

North East Folk Collective: Hek and Still Awake
2023-09-23 18:00 - 22:00
North East Folk Collective presents two great folk bands performing free in the 5|Quarter Café Bar.
Hek
Hek want you to have a good time! We love playing folk tunes and they’ve got to be either infectious and bouncy, or lilting and lovely – otherwise we won’t play them! Janet on fiddle, Francis on guitar and Huw on whistles will be expecting you to bob your heads, stamp your feet and maybe even break into spontaneous dance.
Still Awake
Teresa and Bert have been performing for five years in the north-east of England and the Netherlands. The blend of voices and their arrangements breathe new life into folk standards and folk-influenced pop songs, alongside lesser-known numbers interspersed with Bert’s original material. Relax into the beautiful harmonies and sheer musicality of this engaging duo.
The performances will be followed by an informal acoustic jam session, so please bring your voices and acoustic instruments if you wish to participate. Or just enjoy a drink and listen.
This is a free entry concert. Please ignore the Get Tickets button.
6.00pm-10pm

John Buddle's Benwell
2023-09-20 13:00 - 14:30 | St James’ Church, 28 Benwell Lane, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE15 6RS
John Buddle had a close relationship with Benwell. Buddle’s purchase of Benwell Colliery in 1801 was his first independent venture. Today, the geography of the area can only be understood with reference to this history of ‘the King of the Coal Trade’.
This circular walk starts and ends at St James’ Graveyard where John Buddle is buried. He donated the land for the church and its churchyard to be built in the 1830s. It traces the locations of the area’s lost coalmines and waggonway, within the context of its subsequent development.
Walk: the walk will take an estimated 1.5 hours. It is mainly on pavements and paths but includes some grassed areas. There is some uphill walking. It is not suitable for wheelchair users or those with significant mobility problems.
Presented by Judith Green, St James’ Heritage and Environmental Group
Booking information
Each person attending, including adults accompanying children, must have their own ticket. Children must be supervised at all times by a responsible adult.

Generator Live Conference 2023
2023-09-15 10:00 - 18:00 | The Common Room, Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1SE, United Kingdom
The ultimate way to kick-start Generator Live Festival!
Generator will be taking over The Common Room of the Great North for a full day of inspiring talks, panels and workshops designed to support artists and creatives in navigating the music industry. Taking place the day before Generator’s all dayer at Boiler Shop and electronic stage at World Headquarters, Generator Live Conference will bring together industry leaders, experts and grassroots music champions who will cover a wide range of topics from mental health in music through to touring advice and sustainable incomes.
Generator Live conference will also provide an opportunity for musicians to get your music in front of industry experts as well as bespoke sessions spanning all music communities from underground DIY to electronic to commercial. Alongside the sessions, there’ll be plenty of opportunities to connect with other delegates including in our Signature Brew Green Room, where our friends at Press On Vinyl will host informal drop in advice sessions paired with a delicious selection of Signature Brew beers. The conference will also showcase all things Generator – from their creative and cultural network Generator Union to our groundbreaking skills training for the live music & performance sector.
If you’re an established artist, creative, manager or simply someone with an interest in music with a desire to forge a career in the industry, Generator Live Conference will provide you with tips, advice and guidance, whether you’re looking to take your first steps into the industry or progress your career in music. The conference will provide a platform for all aspects of the Generator creative community to come together and show the strength in the North East music industry, form connections and drive the industry forward.

Graft & Glory - 'Great Lives - John Buddle' by David Kidd
2023-09-14 14:00 - 15:30 | The Common Room, Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1SE, United Kingdom
John Buddle‘s funeral in 1843 was a massive public event reflecting his status as a celebrity known locally as the King of the Coal Trade. Since that remarkable tribute to his life and work his star has faded somewhat tarnished by the terrible death toll from explosions in the collieries he managed and his apparent advocacy of child labour underground. He remains a shadowy figure in the background of the industrial Revolution in the north whose role as a viewer acting in the interest of landowners like Lord Londonderry perhaps now diminishes his status as an engineer and entrepreneur compared with figures like William Armstrong, and George and Robert Stephenson whose achievements as inventors and industrialists seem much more tangible and easier to understand than Buddle’s work underground. We are fortunate then that as a prolific record keeper and diarist Buddle documented his work and much more besides in great detail and with the benefit of this archive the 250th anniversary of his birth is a good time to reassess his life and understand his achievements and his legacy. As well as an appreciation of his life the talk will be a celebration of his diaries which have many stories to tell about a period of rapid change and a man at the centre of it…
David Kidd was born in South Shields and studied Economic History at Leicester University. He worked for a Bank after leaving school before taking a second degree in Mathematics with the open University and training as a teacher. He taught mathematics and technology in Britain and Africa before retiring. David first came across John Buddle when he was asked to research the history of Jarrow Colliery as part of a project to document the history of all the collieries of South Tyneside and was delighted to discover John Buddle’s Jarrow Place Book (diary). While in Africa he wrote an inadequate and partly inaccurate account of the life and times of John Buddle based on material copied from the diaries which he is now (slowly) revising and updating . David researches, speaks, and writes about local history and his latest book “The People’s Roman Remains Park” written as a collaboration with his friend jean Stokes is an account of the Victorian excavations of the Roman Fort at South Shields. He is also Chairman of the Coble and Keelboat Society, a maritime heritage charity, and manages the Society’s Social Media Accounts as well as editing its newsletter.
Booking information
Each person attending, including adults accompanying children, must have their own ticket.
Tickets are free, but if you would like to make a small donation to support the charitable work of The Common Room, it would be hugely appreciated.
Additional information
Location: The Common Room, Westgate Road, Newcastle NE1 1SE
Children must be supervised at all times by a responsible adult.
About The Common Room
The Common Room is a charity formed in 2017 to restore the Grade II* listed Neville Hall in Newcastle upon Tyne (home to The North of England Institute for Mining and Mechanical Engineers since 1872), and its significant archive and collections documenting centuries of engineering, mining, and wider scientific innovation.
Thanks to National Lottery players, an £8.9m grant has enabled us to spend over £7 million restoring the building, and around £2m to support our running costs, preserve our collections, and to drive our mission: to use our unique heritage to inspire the next generation of innovators and engineers.
Complete with its own café bar, 5|Quarter (opened on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays), The Common Room is also available for hire for private events, including conferences, lectures, weddings, and gigs.
Find out more at thecommonroom.org.uk

City Guides Walk: Buddle at 250 (11:30AM)
2023-09-13 11:30 - 12:30 | The Common Room, Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1SE, United Kingdom
This tour forms part of a week-long joint Buddle At 250 celebration in partnership between The Common Room and The Lit & Phil.
Meet us at the Lit & Phil, beginning with a tour around their historic library with commentary based on the life and works of John Buddle. Get the chance to see the Lit & Phil’s newly restored portrait of Buddle, the work completed by Durham based conservator Angela McDowell. You will then be taken on a tour around The Common Room’s historic Lecture Theatre and Wood Hall, ending up in our archive reading room, with a chance to explore rare original documents from our vast archive, such as Buddle’s handwritten diaries.
Booking information
Each person attending, including adults accompanying children, must have their own ticket.
Tickets are free, but if you would like to make a small donation to support the charitable work of The Common Room, it would be hugely appreciated. Likewise, as an independent library, The Lit & Phil welcomes donations.
Additional information
Locations:
We will meet at: Literary & Philosophical Society. 23 Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1SE
Then onwards to: The Common Room, Westgate Road, Newcastle NE1 1SE
Children must be supervised at all times by a responsible adult.
About The Common Room
The Common Room is a charity formed in 2017 to restore the Grade II* listed Neville Hall in Newcastle upon Tyne (home to The North of England Institute for Mining and Mechanical Engineers since 1872), and its significant archive and collections documenting centuries of engineering, mining, and wider scientific innovation.
Thanks to National Lottery players, an £8.9m grant has enabled us to spend over £7 million restoring the building, and around £2m to support our running costs, preserve our collections, and to drive our mission: to use our unique heritage to inspire the next generation of innovators and engineers.
Complete with its own café bar, 5|Quarter (opened on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays), The Common Room is also available for hire for private events, including conferences, lectures, weddings, and gigs.
Find out more at thecommonroom.org.uk
About The Lit & Phil
The Lit & Phil is Newcastle’s exquisite independent library, open to all and free to explore and browse. Founded in 1793, its purpose-built library opened in 1825 on Westgate Road, and is just yards from Central Station. It became a hub of learning and enlightenment long before the city’s universities existed and today continues to inspire minds, stimulate imaginations and confer a wealth of knowledge to young and old alike.
Find out more at litandphil.org.uk

Graft & Glory - Buddle Archive Day
2023-09-13 10:30 - 15:00 | The Common Room, Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1SE, United Kingdom
Come along for a tour of The Common Room and get your chance to see the Buddle archive on display. See our rich collection of Buddle’s works, extensive notes and intriguing artefacts.
Graft & Glory is our exhibition which tells the story of our region’s engineers. They invented, innovated and campaigned to make mining safer, not only in the North East, but also around the world. It is the story of our region’s graft and glory: our responses to challenges facing industry, past, present and future.​
Booking information
Each person attending, including adults accompanying children, must have their own ticket.
Tickets are free, but if you would like to make a small donation to support the charitable work of The Common Room, it would be hugely appreciated.
Additional information
Location: The Common Room, Westgate Road, Newcastle NE1 1SE
Children must be supervised at all times by a responsible adult.
About The Common Room
The Common Room is a charity formed in 2017 to restore the Grade II* listed Neville Hall in Newcastle upon Tyne (home to The North of England Institute for Mining and Mechanical Engineers since 1872), and its significant archive and collections documenting centuries of engineering, mining, and wider scientific innovation.
Thanks to National Lottery players, an £8.9m grant has enabled us to spend over £7 million restoring the building, and around £2m to support our running costs, preserve our collections, and to drive our mission: to use our unique heritage to inspire the next generation of innovators and engineers.
Complete with its own café bar, 5|Quarter (opened on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays), The Common Room is also available for hire for private events, including conferences, lectures, weddings, and gigs.
Find out more at thecommonroom.org.uk

City Guides Walk: Buddle at 250 (10:30AM)
2023-09-13 10:30 - 11:30 | The Common Room, Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1SE, United Kingdom
This tour forms part of a week-long joint Buddle At 250 celebration in partnership between The Common Room and The Lit & Phil.
Meet us at the Lit & Phil, beginning with a tour around their historic library with commentary based on the life and works of John Buddle. Get the chance to see the Lit & Phil’s newly restored portrait of Buddle, the work completed by Durham based conservator Angela McDowell. You will then be taken on a tour around The Common Room’s historic Lecture Theatre and Wood Hall, ending up in our archive reading room, with a chance to explore rare original documents from our vast archive, such as Buddle’s handwritten diaries.
Booking information
Each person attending, including adults accompanying children, must have their own ticket.
Tickets are free, but if you would like to make a small donation to support the charitable work of The Common Room, it would be hugely appreciated. Likewise, as an independent library, The Lit & Phil welcomes donations.
Additional information
Locations:
We will meet at: Literary & Philosophical Society. 23 Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1SE
Then onwards to: The Common Room, Westgate Road, Newcastle NE1 1SE
Children must be supervised at all times by a responsible adult.
About The Common Room
The Common Room is a charity formed in 2017 to restore the Grade II* listed Neville Hall in Newcastle upon Tyne (home to The North of England Institute for Mining and Mechanical Engineers since 1872), and its significant archive and collections documenting centuries of engineering, mining, and wider scientific innovation.
Thanks to National Lottery players, an £8.9m grant has enabled us to spend over £7 million restoring the building, and around £2m to support our running costs, preserve our collections, and to drive our mission: to use our unique heritage to inspire the next generation of innovators and engineers.
Complete with its own café bar, 5|Quarter (opened on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays), The Common Room is also available for hire for private events, including conferences, lectures, weddings, and gigs.
Find out more at thecommonroom.org.uk
About The Lit & Phil
The Lit & Phil is Newcastle’s exquisite independent library, open to all and free to explore and browse. Founded in 1793, its purpose-built library opened in 1825 on Westgate Road, and is just yards from Central Station. It became a hub of learning and enlightenment long before the city’s universities existed and today continues to inspire minds, stimulate imaginations and confer a wealth of knowledge to young and old alike.
Find out more at https://www.litandphil.org.uk/

Graft & Glory - ‘Mr Buddle’s Railways’ by Les Turnbull
2023-09-07 14:00 - 15:30 | The Common Room, Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1SE, United Kingdom
Buddle’s house in Wallsend was surrounded by railway. And he was responsible for others at Heaton, Benwell, Washington and the collieries of Lord Lambton and Lord Londonderry. This talk will examine the role Buddle played in the development of the railway and locomotive. Was he more important than George Stephenson?
Booking information
Each person attending, including adults accompanying children, must have their own ticket.
Tickets are free, but if you would like to make a small donation to support the charitable work of The Common Room, it would be hugely appreciated.
Additional information
Location: The Common Room, Westgate Road, Newcastle NE1 1SE
Children must be supervised at all times by a responsible adult.
About The Common Room
The Common Room is a charity formed in 2017 to restore the Grade II* listed Neville Hall in Newcastle upon Tyne (home to The North of England Institute for Mining and Mechanical Engineers since 1872), and its significant archive and collections documenting centuries of engineering, mining, and wider scientific innovation.
Thanks to National Lottery players, an £8.9m grant has enabled us to spend over £7 million restoring the building, and around £2m to support our running costs, preserve our collections, and to drive our mission: to use our unique heritage to inspire the next generation of innovators and engineers.
Complete with its own café bar, 5|Quarter (opened on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays), The Common Room is also available for hire for private events, including conferences, lectures, weddings, and gigs.
Find out more at thecommonroom.org.uk

Walk: Newcastle Innovators
2023-09-07 10:00 - 11:30 | The Common Room, Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1SE, United Kingdom
This tour forms part of a week-long joint Buddle At 250 celebration in partnership between The Common Room and The Lit & Phil.
Meet us outside the Lit & Phil, for a tour around the local area, with commentary based on the innovative work of John Buddle, his contemporaries and others associated with the Lit & Phil. Get the chance to see the Lit & Phil’s newly restored portrait of Buddle, the work completed by Durham based conservator Angela McDowell. You will then be taken on a tour around the adjoining streets, ending up in Hanover Square.
Booking information
Each person attending, including adults accompanying children, must have their own ticket.
Tickets are free, but if you would like to make a small donation to support the charitable work of The Common Room, it would be hugely appreciated. Likewise, as an independent library, The Lit & Phil welcomes donations.
Attendees may also be interested in a Talk on Buddle’s Railways at 2pm the same day at The Common Room. (A separate booking for this talk is required)
Additional information
Locations:
We will meet at: Literary & Philosophical Society. 23 Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1SE
Children must be supervised at all times by a responsible adult.
About The Common Room
The Common Room is a charity formed in 2017 to restore the Grade II* listed Neville Hall in Newcastle upon Tyne (home to The North of England Institute for Mining and Mechanical Engineers since 1872), and its significant archive and collections documenting centuries of engineering, mining, and wider scientific innovation.
Thanks to National Lottery players, an £8.9m grant has enabled us to spend over £7 million restoring the building, and around £2m to support our running costs, preserve our collections, and to drive our mission: to use our unique heritage to inspire the next generation of innovators and engineers.
Complete with its own café bar, 5|Quarter (opened on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays), The Common Room is also available for hire for private events, including conferences, lectures, weddings, and gigs.
Find out more at thecommonroom.org.uk
About The Lit & Phil
The Lit & Phil is Newcastle’s exquisite independent library, open to all and free to explore and browse. Founded in 1793, its purpose-built library opened in 1825 on Westgate Road, and is just yards from Central Station. It became a hub of learning and enlightenment long before the city’s universities existed and today continues to inspire minds, stimulate imaginations and confer a wealth of knowledge to young and old alike.
Find out more at https://www.litandphil.org.uk/

Graft & Glory Family Activities - Scribble Bots
2023-09-01 13:00 - 14:30 | The Common Room, Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1SE, United Kingdom
Scribble Bots is part of our three part series of family workshops this summer, make your own robot in this fun interactive session.
Tickets go fast, so make sure yours is booked today. And why not check out our website for other activities this summer…
https://thecommonroom-wqosm.projectbeta.co.uk/programme/whats-on/
Booking information
Each person attending, including adults accompanying children, must have their own ticket.
Tickets are free, but if you would like to make a small donation to support the charitable work of The Common Room, it would be hugely appreciated.
Additional information
Location: The Common Room, Westgate Road, Newcastle NE1 1SE
Children must be supervised at all times by a responsible adult.
About The Common Room
The Common Room is a charity formed in 2017 to restore the Grade II* listed Neville Hall in Newcastle upon Tyne (home to The North of England Institute for Mining and Mechanical Engineers since 1872), and its significant archive and collections documenting centuries of engineering, mining, and wider scientific innovation.
Thanks to National Lottery players, an £8.9m grant has enabled us to spend over £7 million restoring the building, and around £2m to support our running costs, preserve our collections, and to drive our mission: to use our unique heritage to inspire the next generation of innovators and engineers.
Complete with its own café bar, 5|Quarter (opened on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays), The Common Room is also available for hire for private events, including conferences, lectures, weddings, and gigs.
Find out more at thecommonroom.org.uk
