'White Christmas' by Beccy Owen's Pop-Up Choirs @ Alphabetti Theatre, Newcastle.
'White Christmas' performed by Beccy Owen's Pop-Up Choirs (this performance was with a group who'd never sun together before after a two-hour singing workshop at Alphabetti Theatre Christmas Market, 15th December 2018.)
popupchoirs.com
Come and join Beccy Owen's Pop Up Choirs (BOPUC): a non-committal, on-going series of group singing events taking place across the UK.
Bringing together people of all ages, backgrounds and musical tastes, a pop-up choir is a one-off musical happening that changes every time. EVERYONE is welcome to take part and most of our sessions are either free or pay as you feel.
We tend to work a cappella (without any instrumental accompaniment) and always have loads of fun. The emphasis is on enjoyment, not perfection.
There are no auditions and all voices are welcome (yes, even yours!)
Our unique, bespoke events can grow or shrink to suit any and every venue or occasions. We've put on pop-up choir events at festivals, openings, markets, pubs, churches, art galleries, clubs, heritage centres, beaches, gardens,
You will learn to sing a handful of songs from different genres and cultures, some contemporary, some traditional, always uplifting.
We hope to see you at one of our events some time soon!
Email popupchoirs@gmail.com for more information or to book your place on one of our events.
Michael Morpurgo leads Newcastle in Carols
The Newcastle Christmas Village
This is the first time ever that the Christmas village comes to Times Square located in the heart of the city of Newcastle. Enjoy a 360 degree tour of the market and see what it has to offer!
The Best Childish Merry Christmas in Newcastle
The Best Childish Merry Christmas in Newcastle
So Many Reasons by Racheal Ofori
My Mum said to me
‘if you ever have children, don’t have girls.
They give you too much of a headache.’
So Many Reasons is a story about the unique influence our mothers have on how we understand the world, from the perspective of a first generation British Ghanaian woman. Exploring cultural and generational shifts, religion and sexuality, this bold new show asks what happens when we realise mums don’t always know best.
So Many Reasons is created by Racheal Ofori. Ofori’s previous show Portrait was a critical success, touring extensively, appearing at the Southbank Centre (Women of the World Festival, 2015) and broadcast on BBC.
Co-presented with Camden People’s Theatre and supported by Jerwood Charitable Foundation through the Home Run Commission. Funded by Arts Council England and the Leche Trust. Development supported by Ovalhouse.
Find out more at fueltheatre.com
Tour dates are as follows:
16 Jan – 3 Feb Camden People’s Theatre, London
58 – 60 Hampstead Road, Kings Cross, London, NW1 2PY
7.15pm | £12 (£10 conc.)
cptheatre.co.uk | 020 7419 4841
5 Feb Theatre Royal Bath,
Saw Close, Bath BA1 1ET
8pm | £15/12 (conc.)
theatreroyal.org | 01225 448844
7 Feb Albany Theatre
Douglas Way, Deptford, London, SE8 4AG
7.30pm | £12/ £10 (conc.)
thealbany.org.uk | 020 8692 4446
9 Feb Arena Theatre, University of Wolverhampton
Wulfruna St, Wolverhampton WV1 1SE
7.30pm | £12/10 (conc.)
wlv.ac.uk/arena-theatre | (01902) 321 321
12 Feb The Arts Centre, Edge Hill University
St Helens Road, Ormskirk, L39 4 QP
8pm | £10/£8 (conc.)
edgehill.ac.uk/artscentre | 01695 584480
14 – 16 Feb Alphabetti
St James’ Boulevard, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4HP
(14) 7.30pm, (15 & 16) 9.30pm
alphabettitheatre.co.uk | 0191 261 9125
19 Feb – 2 Mar Touring to Greater London school with A New Direction
6 – 10 Mar Ovalhouse
52-54 Kennington Oval, London, SE11 5SW
7.30pm | £15/£10/£9
ovalhouse.com | 020 7582 7680
Racheal Ofori - Writer and Performer
Zoe Lafferty - Director
Tanya Stephenson - Lighting Designer and Production Manager
Ben Grant - Sound Designer
Lanre Malaolu - Movement Director
Sarah Beaton – Associate Designer
Christmas Carol fireworks in Newcastle
Wonderful Christmas fireworks in bar beach
CONTAINED: Blake's Story
A Denis Darzacq Film, filmed by Emilie Flower starring Blake Hillam
Blake's Story is one of eight films commissioned by Mind the Gap as part of the project Contained.
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CONTAINED will be touring again in 2017:
24 - 26 January - Crossing the Line Festival, Roubaix, France*
10 & 11 March - West Yorkshire Playhouse, Leeds
4 & 5 May - Northern Stage, Newcastle upon Tyne
24 & 25 May - The Lowry, Salford
8 & 9 June - Square Chapel Centre for the Arts, Halifax
*CONTAINED as part of Crossing The Line has been made possible thanks to a grant of €200,000 to deliver this two year small scale co-operation project from the EU Creative Europe fund. For more information, visit
The UK tour is made possible through investment from Arts Council England’s Strategic Touring Programme.
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mind-the-gap.org.uk/projects/contained
©Mind the Gap created in collaboration with Denis Darzacq and Alan Lyddiard
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Our vision is to work in an arts sector where there is equal opportunity for performers with learning disabilities: a world where performers are trained, respected and employed equally, and feature every day on our stages and screens.
We work in partnership with learning-disabled artists to deliver a bold, cutting-edge and world-class artistic programme that impacts locally, nationally and internationally. Work that excites, surprises and challenges audiences.
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Resounding Success for Newcastle's Grainger Market Christmas Night
Newcastle upon Tyne | Wikipedia audio article
This is an audio version of the Wikipedia Article:
Newcastle upon Tyne
00:01:52 1 History
00:02:01 1.1 Roman
00:03:08 1.2 Anglo-Saxon and Norman
00:04:08 1.3 Middle Ages
00:04:57 1.4 16th to 19th centuries
00:09:13 1.5 20th and 21st centuries
00:13:27 2 Geography
00:18:39 2.1 Quayside and bridges on the Tyne
00:20:02 2.2 Grainger Town
00:22:24 2.3 Climate
00:23:33 2.4 Green belt
00:24:29 3 Economy
00:25:33 3.1 Retail
00:27:56 3.2 Dwelling types
00:29:21 4 Demography
00:29:30 4.1 Population
00:31:54 4.2 Ethnicity
00:33:23 4.3 Dialect
00:35:49 4.4 Health
00:38:48 5 Culture
00:38:57 5.1 Nightlife
00:40:41 5.2 Theatre
00:42:16 5.3 Literature and libraries
00:43:32 5.4 Festivals and fairs
00:46:19 5.5 Music
00:48:58 5.6 Concert venues
00:51:08 5.7 Cinema
00:52:07 5.8 Museums and galleries
00:53:00 5.9 In film
00:54:27 6 Sport
00:57:42 7 Government
00:58:21 8 Transport
00:58:30 8.1 Airport
00:59:10 8.2 Rail
01:00:50 8.3 Metro
01:03:01 8.4 Road
01:04:13 8.5 Bus
01:05:38 8.6 Cycle
01:07:44 8.7 Water
01:08:26 9 Education
01:09:39 9.1 Tertiary
01:10:48 10 Religious sites
01:12:54 11 Media
01:15:17 12 Notable people
01:18:07 13 International relations
01:18:16 13.1 Twin towns – Sister cities
01:18:29 13.2 Other friendship agreements
01:18:58 13.3 Foreign consulates
01:19:19 14 See also
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Newcastle upon Tyne (locally (listen)), commonly known as Newcastle, is a city in Tyne and Wear, North East England, 103 miles (166 km) south of Edinburgh and 277 miles (446 km) north of London on the northern bank of the River Tyne, 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from the North Sea. Newcastle is the most populous city in the North East, and forms the core of the Tyneside conurbation, the eighth most populous urban area in the United Kingdom. Newcastle is a member of the English Core Cities Group and is a member of the Eurocities network of European cities.Newcastle was part of the county of Northumberland until 1400, when it became a county of itself, a status it retained until becoming part of Tyne and Wear in 1974. The regional nickname and dialect for people from Newcastle and the surrounding area is Geordie. Newcastle also houses Newcastle University, a member of the Russell Group, as well as Northumbria University.
The city developed around the Roman settlement Pons Aelius and was named after the castle built in 1080 by Robert Curthose, William the Conqueror's eldest son. The city grew as an important centre for the wool trade in the 14th century, and later became a major coal mining area. The port developed in the 16th century and, along with the shipyards lower down the River Tyne, was amongst the world's largest shipbuilding and ship-repairing centres.
Newcastle's economy includes corporate headquarters, learning, digital technology, retail, tourism and cultural centres, from which the city contributes £13 billion towards the United Kingdom's GVA. Among its icons are Newcastle United football club and the Tyne Bridge. Since 1981 the city has hosted the Great North Run, a half marathon which attracts over 57,000 runners each year.
A guide to adult social care in Newcastle (with sign language)
A guide to adult social care in Newcastle, with sign language.
How To Talk Geordie
Practise the Geordie accent and learn Geordie words! I manage to not have great success in either of these areas, but I give it a good go! Thanks to my friend Sean Turner (and Alix!) for putting together a list of words for me to try and translate.
Sean is a stand-up comedian based in the north-east. You can check out his YouTube channel here:
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Inspire_YT - The Bunker
The Bunker is an independent rehearsals space in the heart of Sunderland. We had a quick word with them to find out a little more about the iconic venue and what they have to offer!
St Albans 'WINGS OF A DOVE ' Flash Mob
T'was the Sat before Christmas and all through the town,
People were scurrying, heads firmly down
Salvation army played on in the rain,
'Round Table' scaring the children again...
Next thing, a tuba proclaimed we would find,
Closer encounters of musical kind,
Spreading the harmony, good cheer and love,
Flashmobbed, you were 'For The Wings of A Dove'
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Boulevard Newcastle - Christmas Spectacular 2016
Look North Interview with Mike McLeod Great North Run Winner - Millionth Finisher Event.
An interview with Mike McLeod, winner of the Great North Run in 1981 and also 1982. Talks about the race day and what is was like winning the event on the lead up to the Great North Run Millionth finisher Event.
Inspire_YT - Northern Film & Media
Another of the many, varied features of the first series. This week we look at Northern Film & Media; an organisation dedicated to attracting film and television productions to use the north east!
Bulgaria3
What's the sign for Bulgaria?
How do you sign Bulgaria?
Bulgaria (3) - Flat O traces a moustache then comes down the side of the lip
• Bar-Tzur, David. (n.d.). Indigenous signs for countries by region. Retrieved August 6, 2009 from The Interpreter's Friend website.
• Kuifje75 (Deaf). (2006, December 5). European Countries in ASL [YouTube] (video no longer extant).
• Unification of Signs Commission of the World Federation of the Deaf. (1975).GESTUNO: International Sign Language of the Deaf. Great Britain: Hindson Print Group Newcastle upon Tyne.
The Newcastle song! Christmas 2018!!
Socialist ABC, Alex Glasgow
Miners Gala 2009
Whitehall Theatre Dundee Junior Showtime
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