Live on @affinityradione.bsky.social from 1-3 pm today with the @jowheretogo.bsky.social radio show.

REVIEW: Pinocchi-Hoe at Newcastle Boulevard

🎭 REVIEW: Pinocchi-Hoe at @BoulevardNcl ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Newcastle's Original Adult Panto delivers! Brilliant cast led by Miss Rory, Jacob Anderton, Luke David Martin & Stephen Sullivan. Winner of our 2025 Laugh Out Loud Comedy award!
Until 8 Feb 💫
Full review: www.northeasttheatreguide.co.uk/2026/01/revi...

REVIEW: The Mirror Crack'd at Newcastle People's Theatre

🎭 The Mirror Crack'd @peoplestheatre.bsky.social brings fresh energy to Christie's classic
Karen Elliott shines as Miss Marple in this cinematic staging that makes scenes pause, rewind & replay as the mystery unfolds
Until 24 Jan—read the review 👉 www.northeasttheatreguide.co.uk/2026/01/revi...

REVIEW: Dick Whittington at South Shields Pier Pavilion

🎭 Dick Whittington at South Shields @Westovians is a heartwarming family panto with standout performances & brilliant audience engagement. Hannah Purvis shines as Tommy the Cat!
Running until 31 Jan 🎪
Full review 👉 www.northeasttheatreguide.co.uk/2026/01/revi...
#Panto #SouthShields #Theatre

Today marks the last day of the Christmas and New Year holidays and from 1pm — The @jowheretogo.bsky.social Show on @affinityradione.bsky.social
Your weekly guide to music, theatre and what’s on across the North East www.affinityradio.uk

REVIEW: Beauty and the Beast at Playhouse Whitley Bay

A proper traditional panto that’s full of laughs, great songs & huge audience energy! 🎭✨
Beauty and the Beast – Playhouse Whitley Bay is a festive highlight this year.
Full review 👇
www.northeasttheatreguide.co.uk/2025/12/revi...

REVIEW: Cinderella at Newcastle Tyne Theatre & Opera House

🎭 Review: Cinderella at Newcastle Tyne Theatre
A joyful, traditional panto with a superb cast and a brilliantly funny Charlie Richmond at its heart. Maureen Nolan shines as the Fairy Godmother and local debut Scarlett Robinson impresses as Cinderella.
www.northeasttheatreguide.co.uk/2025/12/revi...

REVIEW: Fiddler on the Roof at Sunderland Empire

Tradition. Family. Loss. Hope. Fiddler on the Roof at Sunderland Empire hits all the right notes. Read our full thoughts 👉 REVIEW: www.northeasttheatreguide.co.uk/2025/11/revi...
#Sunderland #MusicalTheatre

REVIEW: Aladdin at Newcastle Theatre Royal

🎭✨ ALADDIN at Newcastle Theatre Royal is a riot of comedy, spectacle & Geordie magic.
A 20th anniversary panto packed with laughs, huge effects & standout performances from Danny Adams, Clive Webb & Joe McElderry.

Full review ⬇️
www.northeasttheatreguide.co.uk/2025/11/revi...

On until 18 Jan 2026.

REVIEW: Goldilocks and the Three Bears at South Shields Customs House

🎪🐻 Goldilocks and the Three Bears at South Shields Customs House is full of heart, humour & standout performances — especially Ray Spencer as Dame Bella Ballcock and a brilliant villainous turn from Steven Lee Hamilton.

Review 👇
www.northeasttheatreguide.co.uk/2025/11/revi...

On until 3 Jan 2026.

#ad This Week!
🥀 𝗕𝗲𝗮𝘂𝘁𝘆 𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘁 🏰 𝙄𝙩’𝙨 𝙖 𝙩𝙖𝙡𝙚 𝙖𝙨 𝙤𝙡𝙙 𝙖𝙨 𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙚… at The Playhouse Whitley Bay from 5/12/25 to 3/01/26 - 🌟 Dani Harmer (Tracy Beaker!) 🌟 Steve Walls 🌟 Dame Patsy
⏰🫖🕯️ #whitleybaypanto
Tickets: axs-uk.sjv.io/GKzya6

REVIEW: Kinky Boots at Sunderland Empire

Kinky Boots brings glitter, heart & a whole lot of joy to Sunderland Empire! ✨🎭
Fierce performances, fabulous drag & feel-good vibes — perfect for a winter night.

Read our full review by Hannah Daglish 👇
www.northeasttheatreguide.co.uk/2025/12/revi...

REVIEW: Beauty and the Beast at Newcastle Northern Stage

Northern Stage’s Beauty and the Beast takes bold choices with its Christmas show this year. 🎭✨
We break down the staging, performances, and surprises — without the usual panto path.
Full review 👉 www.northeasttheatreguide.co.uk/2025/12/revi...

Currently at panto #4.
Customs House in South Shields.
Review to follow on @netheatreguide.bsky.social

REVIEW: Cinderella at Seaton Delaval Arts Centre

✨ Cinderella at Seaton Delaval Arts Centre is a fun, story-focused panto packed with laughs, live music & charm! 🎉

Full review 👇
www.northeasttheatreguide.co.uk/2025/11/revi...

At Sunderland Empire to enjoy Fiddler on the Roof tonight. Review to follow...

REVIEW: Jack and the Beanstalk at Durham Gala

The panto season is here! 🌱✨ We reviewed Jack and the Beanstalk @ Gala Durham — a fun, fast-paced, family-friendly show with great music, strong storytelling & a fantastic cast.
Read the full review 👇
www.northeasttheatreguide.co.uk/2025/11/revi...

🎟 On until 31 Dec 2025

The Jowheretogo Radio Show in live on Affinity Radio from 1 pm today. Your what's on guide for the North East.
DAB+, smart speaker, internet.
@affinityradione.bsky.social @jowheretogo.bsky.social

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The @jowheretogo.bsky.social Jowheretogo Radio Show will be on @affinityradione.bsky.social this Sunday from 1-3 pm - on DAB+ & the internet.
Details: www.affinityradio.uk/show/jowhere...

REVIEW: Here & Now - the Steps Musical at Newcastle Theatre Royal

🩷🎭 “A vibrant celebration of Steps… pure heartbeat-racing entertainment!”

Read our review of Here & Now – The Steps Musical at Newcastle Theatre Royal 🎶✨
On until 2 Nov 2025!
👉 www.northeasttheatreguide.co.uk/2025/10/revi...

#stepsmusical #TheatreReview @officialsteps.bsky.social

REVIEW: Grimm at Newcastle Alphabetti Theatre

GRIMM at @alphabettitheatre.bsky.social — a heartfelt dive into Grimsby’s fishing days during the Cod Wars. Real lives, real losses, and unforgettable performances.
Limited run ends on Thursday.
⚓️ Read our review:
👉 www.northeasttheatreguide.co.uk/2025/10/revi...
#Newcastle #Theatre

REVIEW: Mother Courage and Her Children at Newcastle Live Theatre

Brecht’s Mother Courage and Her Children at @livetheatre.bsky.social is “entertaining and inspiringly provocative.”
Stephen Oliver’s review praises Paulina Malefane’s standout performance & the show’s powerful energy.

🎟 Read more: www.northeasttheatreguide.co.uk/2025/10/revi...

#Theatre #Newcastle

🎭 Bad Lads at @livetheatre.bsky.social is “a passionate play… a fine example of advocacy storytelling.”
A gripping, harrowing look at youth detention in 1980s Britain.
On until Sat Oct 11
Review 👇www.northeasttheatreguide.co.uk/2025/10/review-bad-lads-...

REVIEW: Urinetown at Newcastle Jubilee Theatre

🚽 “Urinetown” at Newcastle’s Jubilee Theatre is a sharp, funny & energetic take on the cult musical — with standout vocals, bold direction & a live band that brings it to life!

🎭 On until Sat 11 Oct – full review 👇
👉 www.northeasttheatreguide.co.uk/2025/10/revi...

#MusicalTheatre #TheatreReview

At @livetheatre.bsky.social to review Bad Lads for @netheatreguide.bsky.social tonight

Finishing the week with the last album from @lolayoung.music-social.com. Really enjoying it. #GetWellSoonLola

Pulled these 2 off the shelf to play in the car this week. #TsunamiBomb

Film #33 of the annual pass, a preview screening of Together.
Canny horror that feels like a reboot of Society in some ways. Nice to be an almost full screen with people who jump or laugh together. Horror is great as a shared experience.

Love living here in the North East. We have the balance between urban, country and coast all in a short area.