The Crack

07/09/2026

New Dawn Fades - A Play About Joy Division & Manchester a new production willbe performed at Middlesbrough Town Hall on Wed 16 September!

Drawing inspiration from the enigmatic lyrics of Ian Curtis, with a soundtrack featuring iconic music of the late 1970’s UK music, including Joy Division.

Written by award-winning playwright Brian Gorman, New Dawn Fades is a powerful & deeply human story about creativity, identity & the cost of brilliance.

Middlesbrough Town Hall New Dawn Fades - A Play About Joy Division & Manchester
https://boxoffice.middlesbrough.gov.uk/event/new-dawn-fades-a-play-about-joy-division-and-manchester/

07/09/2026

06/09/2026

Extra date added!

Australian comedian & actor, Sam Campbell, is coming to The Tyne Theatre next month!

As seen on Last One Laughing, Taskmaster, Would I Lie to You & 'Make That Movie' series.

With tickets selling fast and demand continuing to grow, Tyne Theatre & Opera House have added an extra performance on Tues 13 Oct!

Tues 13 - Thurs 15 October
16+
Tickets here: https://bit.ly/KidGiblet

06/09/2026

The Cluny presents:
Lucca Mae
This Wed 9 Sep
Cluny 2

Lucca Mae is taking the UK by storm—one gig at a time.

Mae channels the raw soul of Sam Cooke, Paulo Nutini and the timeless spirit of Amy Winehouse.

With a trail of sold-out shows across the UK, Australia, Canada, and Sweden, her ability to woo an audience has made her one of the most talked-about emerging artists in the scene.

The Cluny LUCCA MAE - MUSIC
https://thecluny.com/listing/lucca-mae/

06/09/2026

04/09/2026

💥The very first Berwick Open Studios will be take place on Sat 26 – Sun 27 Sep & Sat 3 – Sun 4 Oct!

Berwick Open Studios offers an exciting opportunity to visit artists’ studios & experience their creative processes, & buy directly from the makers. There'll be 25 venues & over 60 artists and makers.

There is a trail map to download of the venues & individual artists studios in Berwick, Tweedmouth & Spittal. There'll also be galleries, pop-up spaces, cultural hubs & creative community groups to explore & be inspired by.

Click on the link below;
https://createberwick.co.uk/berwickopenstudios/?fbclid=IwVERDUAUH6VhwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHm6MuXhBosdjPer6gJl13_FDZgA1nPWsyJilvRQam7fjlWH3eXz_-b7lLM79_aem_MifhAP_0Xbjm6q_h16O8TQ

Berwick Open Studios Create Berwick

03/09/2026

This is going to be fantastic!

Really looking forward to our last 10 piece outing this year, in Stockton, Teesside. It's a bumper one-stage, one-night, Saturday show that starts at 6.15pm. Tickets here: https://www.stocktonglobe.co.uk/shows/stockton-globe-presents-tees-folk-2026

03/09/2026

NEW DATE ADDED DUE TO HUGE DEMAND for Nev Clay & Band on Tue 3 Nov 2026, 8pm!

Playing some songs from Nev's back catalogue, with some very special guests: Chippewa Falls performing for the first time in 15 years, and Chris Ormston, internationally acclaimed Northumbrian piper, accompanied by Sarah Tym.

Tickets £18, Concessions £10. Get yours whilst you still can at https://www.live.org.uk/whats-on/nev-clay-band

02/09/2026

02/09/2026

A new cafe with a difference has opened in Whitley Bay..

LEGO® for everyone!!

Bricks & Brews, combine the joy of building LEGO® with the tasty treats of a cafe. A place to build, sip & let your creativity flow.🤖👷‍♀️🛳

Booking recommended 👇
https://bricksandbrews.co.uk/?fbclid=IwVERDUAUFQwlwZG9mBWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHq1t7sBAw1GTQBZkvACg-iR_xEyoeiQkgJLQSRubD3098Cd-QceaT8MCwZJT_aem__aA9Uknxz3-C1SZnMgO43g -it-works
Bricks & Brews Cafe