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Mark Chadbourn@chadbourn.bsky.social · 2mo ago

A fifth of Leave voters have died.

Interesting version of Sleeping Beauty by Ballet Cymru at the Gala Theatre Durham last night. The story was changed to include some Welsh folklore which worked well. The performers were fantastic as usual. A lovely night out.

Great evening last night at @newcastlecathedral.bsky.social . A fantastic charity called Walking With who support refugees and asylum seekers were opening a photographic exhibition It was brilliant singing in the cathedral as a member of Heaton Voices choir alongside some very talented performers.

Two brilliant acts at @gosforthcivictheatre.co.uk last night. Firstly Lucca Mae. Keep an eye out for her - she's written some great songs and sings them so well. The headline act was Jerron Paxton. He's a multi-instumentalist from the States. Great music and some entertaining chat.

Small stage at Cluny 2 in Newcastle but all of Reeling in the Dan managed to fit on last night and give a tremendous performance. Well worth seeking out on their current tour.

Sold out 10cc gig at the Glasshouse Gateshead last night. They did all the hits. Great night. That was the second night of their tour so plenty of time to see them.

Tonight at Glasshouse 2 enjoyed Andy Fairweather Low. Still going strong. He's playing the same venue tomorrow (Friday). Worth seeing if there's any spare seats.

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Great evening at the Glasshouse last night. Transatlantic Sessions was well up to its usual standard. I'd recommend you go and see it on the rest of the tour.

Blue Monday today? This is probably the most different cover you’ll hear of New Order’s epic masterpiece youtu.be/wa4JWzEPJe8?...

Saw Ballet Cymru's performance of Giselle at Dance City Newcastle last night. First time I've seen this ballet. Bloody great.

Harry, Prince of Wales...

Was at @theyounguns.bsky.social 20th anniversary Big Boro Bash last night at Middlesbrough Town Hall. Enjoyed the night including great support from Janice Burns, @jondoranmusic.bsky.social and @jezlowe.bsky.social . Here's to the next 20.

Enjoyed the first lecture this morning in a series about Ramsey McDonald by @nickcott.bsky.social for Explore Adult Education in Newcastle.

Went to see Dear England at the Theatre Royal in Newcastle last night. A very lively and talented cast and ingenious staging made for a great night. It's on tour for some time yet. Go and see it - and I say that as someone who is Welsh/Cymro!

Stewart Lee was on magnificent form tonight at Tyne Theatre and Opera House in Newcastle tonight. I've seen a few of his shows but this was the funniest. If you've got tickets for any shows on this tour you're in for a treat - especially if it's for Coventry.

Emma-Jean Thackeray at the Glasshouse, Gateshead on Friday night. Superb performance and good support act Sol Paradise.

Great night at @thefirestation.bsky.social last night to see @juliefowlis.bsky.social . Full house too!

Fantastic "Widows and Bairns" sculpture in Eyemouth by Jill Watson Commemorates the 1881 disaster when 189 fishermen died. Each figure represents a widow or child bereaved on that day.

Went to the National Glass Centre in Sunderland earlier in the week. Some great pieces of work and information about the history of glass making in the region. I was particularly impressed by the artworks by Anthony Amoako-Attah.

‼️ tour dates are here!!! To celebrate release of new solo album I’ll be touring this autumn I’d love it if you would come. The QR code takes you to the ticket links . Please like and share the post so it gets seen x#youguysarethebest❤️ #live #gig #songwriter #uktour

📷 New Beer Alert! 📷 We’ve teamed up with the brilliant Wylam Brewery to bring you Nature’s Path – a fresh new brew with purpose. For every can sold, 10p goes directly to support our vital conservation work across Northumberland! 🍻 beerstore.wylambrewery.co.uk/products/Nat... #NaturesPath

It was hot last night and even hotter at the Cluny in Ouseburn. Fantastic gig by John Allen and the Luna Kings supported by John Rush. Seek out their music - you won't regret it.

'World-class' recording studio planned for Newcastle Quayside. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

'World-class' recording studio planned for Newcastle Quayside

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Saw this last night at the Festival Theatre in Edinburgh. Brilliant dance and the staging was amazing.

www.wallacecollection.org/whats-on/exh... Really great Grayson Perry exhibition at the Wallace Collection in London. Recommend it.

Grayson Perry: Delusions of Grandeur

Book your ticket for our upcoming major exhibition, Grayson Perry: Delusions of Grandeur.

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Start with some volcanic just, add a Durham graduate and some 'field work' from Newcastle University, and you have a cheap way to increase crop yields by 20%, suck carbon out of the atmosphere - and has just won a $5m award. eyesandearsnortheast.substack.com/publish/post...

Explore Lifelong Learning in Newcastle. New term starts on Monday www.weareexplore.org.uk/Explore_curr...

Explore lifelong learning - current programme

Current Explore programme -come along and try our FREE Week One or arrange your FREE taster session!

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Looking forward to my next course for Explore Lifelong Learning in February / March. Explore is a great programme of learning for anyone interested. They have a fabulous Newcastle city centre venue and availability online as well for some of the courses, including mine.

Alan “Fluff” Freeman has been released from his cryogenic pod & fully thawed. He’s in the Vatican as we speak, standing behind a set of double decks in front of 70 cardinals. And he’s about to lower his shades & utter the all-important words: “Greetings, Pope pickers”