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SUMMARY:Frankenstein or the Modern Prometheus (Multi-day run)
DESCRIPTION:Niltoni Entertainment’s electrifying theatrical hit returns — now at The Common Room from 24th October to 1st November 2025. \nThis autumn\, the world has Frankenstein fever. With a surge of new film and television adaptations reimagining Mary Shelley’s immortal tale\, Newcastle audiences are about to experience the definitive live version: Frankenstein: Or the Modern Prometheus\, returning this time in the grandeur of The Common Room’s Wood Hall. \nLast year\, the production played for two weeks at Newcastle Castle Keep to much acclaim and 5-star reviews\, selling out every performance. Audiences and critics alike hailed it as an intense\, atmospheric\, and unforgettable reimagining of Shelley’s masterpiece. \nDirected by the critically acclaimed Jake Murray\, the 2025 staging reunites powerhouse performers Jamie Brown (The Creature)\, Will Sutherland (Victor Frankenstein)\, and Louise Dearden (Elizabeth)\, with the thrilling addition of Jacob Anderton as Henry\, bringing new chemistry and dramatic tension to the story. \n“This is Frankenstein as it was meant to be experienced — up close\, visceral\, and deeply human\,” says Director Jake Murray. “In a year when Frankenstein is everywhere on screen\, our production strips away the Hollywood gloss and takes audiences right to the beating heart of Shelley’s masterpiece.” \nBlending theatrical intimacy with cinematic atmosphere\, the production uses hauntingly effective staging\, immersive lighting\, and a soundscape that envelops the audience. In the historic setting of The Common Room\, every breath\, heartbeat\, and crackle of electricity feels inescapably real. \nFollowing last year’s sold-out run\, tickets are expected to vanish quickly. Whether you’re a die-hard fan of Shelley’s novel\, a horror enthusiast\, or newly drawn to the legend by this year’s onslaught of Frankenstein reimaginings\, this is the chance to experience the story that started it all — live\, in the flesh. \nVenue: The Common Room\, Newcastle upon Tyne\nTickets & Info: https://www.niltoni.com/box-office
URL:https://thecommonroom.org.uk/event/frankenstein-or-the-modern-prometheus-2025/
LOCATION:The Common Room\, Westgate Road\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE1 1SE\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Whisky Tasting: A evening with Dave Broom
DESCRIPTION:To anyone remotely interested in reading about drinks\, the name Dave Broom will be\na familiar one. \nWith 14 books under his belt\, Dave has established himself around the world as a\ntrusted authority on all things spirits\, especially whisky. \nHe’ll be joining us at The Common Room on Friday the 28th March to celebrate the\nrelease of the third edition of his renowned “World Atlas of Whisky”\, with tales of his\nadventures and a 6 dram tasting he has curated specifically for the evening.\nAttendees will also have the opportunity to pre-order a signed copy of the “World\nAtlas of Whisky”. \nOpportunities such as this don’t occur often in Newcastle\, interested parties would\nbe well advised to purchase a place quickly to avoid disappointment. \nWe will be drinking whiskies from the following distilleries… \nRaasay\nWhite Peak\nWestland\nThy\nBoann\nStarward\nYoichi \nAND some new- make spirit from the recently reopened Rosebank. \nEvent starts at 7:00pm
URL:https://thecommonroom.org.uk/event/a-evening-with-dave-broom/
LOCATION:The Common Room\, Westgate Road\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE1 1SE\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Waggonways: Exhibition & Family Activity Day
DESCRIPTION:Come along to explore the Coxlodge waggonway; see our exhibition; take part in creating waggonway zines full of drawings\, maps\, poems and pictures. We will provide all the pens\, paper\, maps and glue you need. \nWaggonways\, our early railways\, once transported coal across the north east and now provide amazing paths for walking\, cycling and wheeling. Come along and discover their rich\, varied and sometimes forgotten history. \nFind out about the Coxlodge waggonway in Newcastle; explore children’s stories\, adults’ memories and some secrets along the way.
URL:https://thecommonroom.org.uk/event/waggonways-exhibition-family-activity-day/
LOCATION:The Common Room\, Westgate Road\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE1 1SE\, United Kingdom
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251108T230000
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SUMMARY:(Postponed) Novelty Island
DESCRIPTION:Join us at The Common Room for a captivating night with Novelty Island\, the brainchild of Liverpool-based songwriter and producer Tom McConnell. Known for their hook-filled dream pop\, the band effortlessly blends surrealism with a touch of Northern melancholy\, all wrapped up in brilliant\, classic songwriting. McConnell himself describes the project as “Paul McCartney having an argument with Bernard Black\,” giving you a taste of their unique flavour. \nTheir acclaimed first two albums\, How Are You Coping With This Century? and Wallsend Weekend Television\, drew inspiration from everything from childhood memories to motorways\, earning praise from Mojo\, Shindig!\, BBC 6 Music\, and Absolute Radio. Having played Glastonbury and toured the UK as both a headliner and support act for bands like Sea Power\, Novelty Island’s live performances are not to be missed – expect a psychedelic journey\, often complete with imaginative papier-mâché props! \nThey’ll be showcasing material from their anticipated 2025 album\, Jigsaw Causeway\, a collection of darker\, lo-fi tracks influenced by the production styles of Grandaddy and Beck. Adding another layer to their artistry\, McConnell’s unique artwork\, from papier-mâché sculptures to claymation\, accompanies their releases\, with the new album even set to coincide with his first exhibition. \n‘Full of Beatlesy pop smarts’  – Mojo\n‘Crafted as crisply and imaginatively as anything anyone’s ever recorded’  – Shindig!\n‘Rainbow-hued psychedelic synth-pop’  – Bandcamp\n‘A fever dream of whimsical verses and retro soundscapes’  – Fader \nAge Restriction: 16+
URL:https://thecommonroom.org.uk/event/novelty-island/
LOCATION:The Common Room\, Westgate Road\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE1 1SE\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Jim Ghedi
DESCRIPTION:Sheffield-based songwriter and guitarist Jim Ghedi returned this year with “Wasteland” – a record that is vast\, bold\, and unafraid to journey into the darker corners of the modern world. Blending folk traditions with a strikingly contemporary edge\, Ghedi’s music explores the enormity of life from the deeply personal to the universal. \nWasteland is a meditation on change and collapse places once familiar becoming unrecognisable\, grief and personal loss set against the backdrop of environmental and societal shifts. Yet within that darkness\, Ghedi finds solace in the natural world\, weaving together beauty\, vulnerability\, and resilience in songs that are as atmospheric as they are heartfelt. Expect an evening of powerful\, brooding\, and deeply moving music here at The Common Room. \nSupport from Cath & Phil Tyler
URL:https://thecommonroom.org.uk/event/jim-ghedi/
LOCATION:The Common Room\, Westgate Road\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE1 1SE\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:The Birth of the Modern Railway: An illustrated talk by Les Turnbull
DESCRIPTION:This year\, it’s been almost impossible to miss the excitement around the 200th anniversary of the Stockton and Darlington Railway. Many say it marked the birth of the modern railway – but is that really true? \nThere’s a strong argument that the railway system we know today actually began elsewhere\, especially on Tyneside. And who better to explain this than Les Turnbull – the leading expert on the history of coal mining and railways in the North East\, and the author of many books on the subject. \nDuring his talk\, Les will introduce us to William Thomas\, the mining engineer who managed the Montagu estates in Denton. Thomas’s forward-thinking ideas about railway development played an important role in shaping the modern system we use today. \nThis event is organised by St James’ Heritage & Environment Group in partnership with the North of England Institute of Mining and Mechanical Engineers.
URL:https://thecommonroom.org.uk/event/the-birth-of-the-modern-railway-an-illustrated-talk-by-les-turnbull/
LOCATION:The Common Room\, Westgate Road\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE1 1SE\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Cole Stacey
DESCRIPTION:Cole Stacey performs his debut album live at the Common Room\, in our Grade II listed Lecture Theatre\, part of a series of 5 concerts in remarkable places. \nThis is one of five unique concerts with Cole Stacey as he presents his critically acclaimed debut album Postcards From Lost Places. \nBringing together his years of experience on stage\, Cole’s deeply personal solo shows are rooted in storytelling\, directed by a love of popular song and have connection with people and places at their heart. \n“A magnificent sound” – Patrick Kielty\, BBC Radio 5 Live \n“Breathtaking\, that incredible voice” – TradFolk \n“He is incredible”– Times Radio \n*The first 20 tickets available for a reduced price of £13* \nDoors 7pm
URL:https://thecommonroom.org.uk/event/cole-stacey/
LOCATION:The Common Room\, Westgate Road\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE1 1SE\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Waggonways: a celebration of north east paths and early railways
DESCRIPTION:Come and celebrate our north east waggonways at The Common Room. Find out about the hidden secrets of Coxlodge waggonway. Waggonways\, once described as the ‘Newcastle’s Roads’ were the early railways transporting coal\, other materials and sometimes people. Some waggonways have disappeared but some can still be seen and are used today by people (and animals) of all ages\, walking or wheeling to work and school; for leisure\, shopping\, wellbeing; and access to nature. \nCome\, be entertained and share our passion for waggonways. \nEvent programme: \nA brief history lecture about the north east and Coxlodge waggonways by Les Turnbull\, renowned north east historian.\nWaggonway poetry reading by Lucy Grimshaw\, Assistant Professor at Northumbria University.\nSongs including a specially commissioned Coxlodge waggonway song by award winning folk duo Will Finn and Rosie Calvert.\nOpportunities to ask questions and share your own waggonway experiences.\nFunded by the ESRC Festival of Social Science and partnership with The Common Room. This event is the result of a research project ‘Heritage and Urban Green Spaces’ (HUGS) which explored Coxlodge waggonway. Research funded by the Urban Futures Research Group at Northumbria University.
URL:https://thecommonroom.org.uk/event/waggonways-a-celebration-of-north-east-paths-and-early-railways/
LOCATION:The Common Room\, Westgate Road\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE1 1SE\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Kean Kavanagh
DESCRIPTION:…The Country Star. \nKean Kavanagh’s musical journey has taken him from Houston\, Texas\, to the Irish midlands\, swapping a promising law career for life as one of Ireland’s most exciting indie voices. After co-founding Dublin’s influential hip-hop label Soft Boy Records with Kojaque\, Kavanagh made his mark as both DJ and vocalist\, helping shape a scene that blends camaraderie with raw honesty. \nHe first turned heads as a solo artist during the COVID-19 lockdown with his mixtape Dog Person — a soulful mix of electronic grooves and indie rock storytelling. Appearances alongside Everything Is Recorded and support slots for acts like Vampire Weekend confirmed his rising status\, as did his shapeshifting EP Wrestling Music and the heartfelt folk rendition The Portlaoise Queen. \nIn 2025\, Kavanagh came fully into his own with The County Star\, a rich\, thoughtful album weaving Irish folk and Americana into vivid stories of small-town youth and restless dreamers. Don’t miss the chance to catch one of Ireland’s most unique new voices live at The Common Room. \nA 456 Live Event
URL:https://thecommonroom.org.uk/event/kean-kavanagh/
LOCATION:The Common Room\, Westgate Road\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE1 1SE\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Search for Santa 2025 (Sold Out - Waitlist Available)
DESCRIPTION:“Search for Santa” is back and NE1 have a brand new trail this year – we are so excited to be part of it! \nEvery year NE1 welcomes families to participate in this tremendously popular sell-out event. Children collect their maps\, pencils and Santa hats before going on their adventure. Following the map\, families complete the clues\, filling out the answers which give them a chance of winning a series of fantastic prizes with local businesses. \nWith stops on the way\, children are able to get creative at craft checkpoints before continuing the trail to its end at The Common Room where there is a merry\, festive atmosphere and lots to do including face-painting\, storytelling\, creative sections and a hot chocolate station with whipped cream and marshmallows\, as well as the chance to meet the main man himself\, Santa Claus! Before leaving\, each child is given a free goodie bag full of Christmas treats. \nSearch for Santa is completely free to attend\, but places are currently sold out. However\, follow the ticket link and you will have the option to join the waitlist for any further tickets that become available from cancelled bookings.
URL:https://thecommonroom.org.uk/event/searchforsanta2025/
LOCATION:The Common Room\, Westgate Road\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE1 1SE\, United Kingdom
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