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SUMMARY:Werca's Folk: Coal and Choruses
DESCRIPTION:Werca’s Folk\, with their director\, Sandra Kerr\, are absolutely delighted to be presenting an evening of song celebrating the history of the coal industry in this region and beyond\, with the emphasis on the experiences of the wives\, mothers\, sisters and daughters of miners. \nThere will be readings from the people who supported the miners\, including during the strike of ’84/5. \nTake the opportunity to join in on the choruses of some of our other repertoire\, which expresses the loves\, lives\, hopes and hardship of women through our region’s traditional folk songs\, and newly-penned pieces – many by the choir’s director. \nWerca’s Folk is a choir of women devoted to singing\, and to each other \, while their director\, Sandra Kerr will be familiar to many of you as the composer of and musician for the much-loved music of the Bagpuss films. \nWe do hope you can join us for an evening full of harmony\, history and humour.
URL:https://thecommonroom.org.uk/event/wercas-folk/
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SUMMARY:Whisky tasting: An evening with...Billy Abbott.
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Friday 9th May for an evening in the company of The Whisky Exchange’s ambassador\, Billy Abbott. Showcasing six of the Whisky Exchanges most sought after own releases. \nA writer and educator who spends his days wandering the world telling people about great drinks\, with a focus on whisky from around the world and Asian spirits. Since joining The Whisky Exchange in 2011\, he has been nominated for IWSC Spirits Communicator of the Year three times\, won the Icons of Whisky Rest of World Communicator award and been the runner-up for the Fortnum & Mason Awards Debut Drinks Book for his book\, The Philosophy of Whisky. \nDrams:\n– Caol Ila 2014 9 Oear Old “The Seasons: Spring” – £74.95\n– Signatory Bourbon Cask for TWE: Clynelish 2008 16 Year Old- £120 Not Yet Available\n– Signatory Fortified: Whitlaw 11 Year Old PX For TWE – £91.95\n– Powers 2005 Small Batch 17 Year Old TWE Exclusive – £195\n– Whisky Show Ben Nevis 2013 10 Year Old \nAND A VERY SPECIAL SURPRISE! \nTime:7:00pm \nLocation:\n5 Quarter Bar\, Neville Hall\nThe Common Room of the Great North Ltd\, Newcastle upon Tyne \, NE1 1SE
URL:https://thecommonroom.org.uk/event/whisky-tasting-an-evening-with-billy-abbott/
LOCATION:The Common Room\, Westgate Road\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE1 1SE\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Wandering Oak presents Acid Mothers Temple plus support
DESCRIPTION:Over the last 25 years no group has been more prolific or dedicated to pushing psychedelic rock to its limits than Japan’s Acid Mothers Temple – a psychedelic band (also considered a soul collective and freak-out band)\, the core of which formed in 1995 as Acid Mothers Temple & The Melting Paraiso U.F.O.. \nThe band was created by guitarist Kawabata Makoto after the hiatus of Mainliner and early in their career featured many musicians\, but by 2004 the line-up had drastically changed. The Melting Paraiso U.F.O. broke up briefly while Acid Mothers Temple & The Cosmic Inferno formed with a harder\, heavier psych-rock sound until the former group re-formed with different vocalists and various guests in 2006. Many more side bands and projects under the Acid Mothers Temple name have formed throughout the years with other iterations and variations on psychedelic but all bands are considered a part of Acid Mothers Temple according to Kawabata Makoto. \nThe Melting Paraiso U.F.O. alone has over forty studio albums while the other incarnations all have at least one other studio effort under their belt. Acid Mothers Temple have been releasing studio and live releases along with touring relentlessly since 1995 whether through labels like PSF and Important or through their own Acid Mothers Temple imprint. The band is also notable for their Acid Mothers Temple Festival\, held every year since 2002 and showcasing special performances. \nThe band consider themselves as a collective as many musicians have come to collaborate with the outfit over their lengthy existence such as Kinski\, Guru Guru\, Gong and Yoshida Tatsuya of Ruins to scratch the surface. Their music is typically themed around open psychedelia\, song parodies\, comedy\, sex and professional wrestling.
URL:https://thecommonroom.org.uk/event/acidmothers/
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SUMMARY:Sold Out - Corruption in the Spotlight Cicero versus Verres
DESCRIPTION:FREE TICKETS SOLD OUT \nCorruption in the Spotlight: Cicero versus Verres is a dynamic performance and panel discussion taking place on Friday 16th May at The Common Room\, Newcastle. This ClassicsFest event reimagines the historic trial of Roman magistrate Gaius Verres\, prosecuted by Cicero in 70 BC for crimes including bribery\, extortion\, and spreading misinformation. Writer Kirsten Luckins has adapted the case for the stage\, with sixth form students contributing to the creative process. The performance features Wambui Hardcastle and Eilís Konstantina\, and is chaired by Professor Deveral Capps of Leeds Law School\, highlighting striking parallels between ancient Roman corruption and today’s political climate. \nClassicsFest is supported by several cultural and educational bodies including Arts Council England\, Newcastle University\, and Classics for All. The event blends classical themes with contemporary commentary\, showcasing talent from the North East and beyond. Kirsten Luckins brings her poetic and theatrical flair as a celebrated director and performer\, while actors Eilís Konstantina and Wambui Hardcastle lend powerful presence to the courtroom drama. This collaboration between academic institutions and regional creatives promises a compelling exploration of justice\, rhetoric\, and political accountability—both ancient and modern. \nEvent held in the Lecture Theatre\nAge recommendation is 12 years+
URL:https://thecommonroom.org.uk/event/sold-out-corruption-in-the-spotlight-cicero-versus-verres/
LOCATION:The Common Room\, Westgate Road\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE1 1SE\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Newcastle Writing Conference
DESCRIPTION:New Writing North’s Newcastle Writing Conference is back! \nThe writing conference is an event for writers at all stages of their careers. It aims to demystify the world of publishing and supports you to connect with peers and industry experts. Across one day\, the conference offers a programme of panels\, breakout sessions and practical workshops. Writers choose their own bespoke journey throughout the day\, whether you’re interested in avoiding memoir mistakes\, creating compelling characters in your children’s novel or getting a guide to independent publishing. \nMaking connections is just as important as a fantastic programme of events. We encourage attendees to mingle over complimentary tea and coffee\, visit our pop-up book stall from Forum Books\, and meet other writers during the networking time at the end of the day. You can also apply for an industry one-to-one with a range of agents\, editors and professional writers. \nIf you can’t join us in person\, you can still be part of Newcastle Writing Conference. We’ll be live-streaming our three main events and three breakout sessions throughout the day.
URL:https://thecommonroom.org.uk/event/newcastle-writing-conference/
LOCATION:The Common Room\, Westgate Road\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE1 1SE\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:The Late Shows 2025: Art\, Lego and Live Tunes
DESCRIPTION:The Late Shows\, an award-winning late-night free culture crawl will return on Friday 16th and Saturday 17th May 2025. \nArt\, Lego and Live Tunes\nSaturday Only\nFREE\nOpen: 6-10.30pm \nExplore our Grade II* Listed building. Visit the new Coal Queens exhibition in the fabulous Wood Hall\, browse artist Neil Turner’s local sketches in the Stephenson Room\, build an engineering themed Lego model in the Map Room\, then have a drink and enjoy the live band karaoke in 5|Quarter Cafe Bar! \nLast entry 10pm. \nThe full event programme is now available here.
URL:https://thecommonroom.org.uk/event/the-late-shows-2025/
LOCATION:The Common Room\, Westgate Road\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE1 1SE\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Pint Of Science Festival (19th-21st May)
DESCRIPTION:Pint of Science is a grassroots non-profit organisation that has grown astronomically over the few years since two people decided to share their research in the pub. Although our mission has expanded\, our core values remain the same: to provide a space for researchers and members of the public alike to come together\, be curious\, and chat about research in a relaxed environment outside of mysterious laboratories or daunting dark lecture theatres. \nMonday 19th May\nDecarbonise and Conquer\nFrom our city streets to Hadrian’s Wall\, science is shaping the future of our local area. Join the conversation with the experts about how they are decarbonising energy\, lowering heating costs\, and preserving historical landscapes. See how the environmental tech used by scientists benefits you – improving energy efficiency\, saving you money and helping local businesses thrive in a sustainable way.\nDoors 7:00pm\nEvent 7:30pm to 9:30pm\nTICKETS \nTuesday 20th May\nFrom Pills to Policies: The power of patient data\nWe explore the hidden challenges behind the frontline of healthcare. Discover why accurate tracking of medication use is more complex than it seems and how patient data fuels life-saving research. Join the debate on improving health while protecting privacy – because what we know (and what we don’t) can change lives!\nDoors 7:00pm\nEvent 7:30pm to 9:30pm\nTICKETS \nWednesday 21st May\nThe Sounds of Science\nThis Pint of Science will take a sonic journey through science with talks and performances that represent a broad range of fleeting physical and biological phenomena through sound — from distant galaxies\, to brain signals and Earth cycles. Join us as we explore the wonderfully complex\, intangible world around us through the sense of sound.\nDoors 7:00pm\nEvent 7:30pm to 9:30pm\nTICKETS \nFor information on all other Newcastle events\, look here.
URL:https://thecommonroom.org.uk/event/pint-of-science-19th-21st-may/
LOCATION:The Common Room\, Westgate Road\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE1 1SE\, United Kingdom
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