John-Paul Stephenson

Preview: Tango in Tibet, Seaton Delaval Arts Centre

Preview: Tango in Tibet, Seaton Delaval Arts Centre

A new comedy play about two bumbling comics in a Tibetan Temple opens tonight in Seaton Delaval. Tango in Tibet  sees Wellman and Spoke end up in the Tibetan Temple, ruled over by the evil Lord Wushan, when their tour bus breaks down. The comedy, which contains music and songs, was written by Blyth-based Richy […]

 John-Paul Stephenson

Preview: Gregory’s Girl, People’s Theatre, Newcastle

Preview: Gregory’s Girl, People’s Theatre, Newcastle

The stage adaption of Gregory’s Girl hits the People’s Theatre this week. The Young People’s Theatre, of which Ross Noble was once a member, are performing the stage version of Bill Forsyth’s hugely successful 1980s film, which starred John Gordon Sinclair, Dee Hepburn, and Clare Grogan. The comedy follows Gregory’s emotional awakening when he falls […]

 John-Paul Stephenson

Review: Mixtape, Live Theatre, Newcastle

Review: Mixtape, Live Theatre, Newcastle

A cross between a pop quiz and new writing night leads to hilarity as the Mixtape team recreate songs by girl and boy bands in the form of short sketches.

 John-Paul Stephenson

Review: Avenue Q, Sunderland Empire

Review: Avenue Q, Sunderland Empire

Avenue Q nurtures and reassures twenty and thirtysomethings in the way that Sesame Street nurtured them when they were children.

Avenue Q nurtures and reassures twenty and thirtysomethings in the way that Sesame Street nurtured them when they were children.

 John-Paul Stephenson

Suggestible goes solo in Good Timin’

Suggestible goes solo in Good Timin’

Ian Mclaughlin, best known for his work as an improv performer with The Suggestibles, previews his first play at Newcastle’s Live Theatre before taking it to the Edinburgh Fringe.

 John-Paul Stephenson

Review: Comedian Rap Battle, The Stand, Newcastle

Review: Comedian Rap Battle, The Stand, Newcastle

The Comedian Rap Battle came to Newcastle after a stint at the Fringe.
It’s where comics attack each other and generally have a whinge.

 John-Paul Stephenson

Review: Stepping Out, People’s Theatre, Newcastle

Review: Stepping Out, People’s Theatre, Newcastle

Audience favourite Stepping Out has returned to the People’s Theatre with a hot tap turned up to full heat.

 John-Paul Stephenson

Jesterval review: Terry Alderton, Season 4

Jesterval review: Terry Alderton, Season 4

Bounding on to the stage like a boisterous, but friendly Labrador, Terry Alderton begins a barrage of daftness to send off Jesterval 2014 in style.