Mega Blok Paintings (Waygood @ Northern Stage)

Coming to Northern Stage in June is the Mega Blok Paintings exhibition from James Johnson-Perkins, as part of the Waygood Art Boutique @ Northern Stage.

Mega bloks are large building blocks which come in a range of beautiful primary plastic colours. These Mega Blok paintings draw heavily on the modernist precedents and principles of Structuralism and Minimalism, sharing links in style to the works of Kandinski, Malevich and Mondrian.

James Johnson-Perkins is known for his artworks inspired by '80s nostalgia, often using Lego, '80s TV programmes and computer games as his inspiration.

Especially and only for the reception event, the artist will build a den-like structure in the space using tables, chairs, sheets and pegs, which will be both child and adult friendly.

The exhibition runs from Saturday 20 June until Saturday 1 August 2009.

Wuthering Heights: Tickets still available

Tamasha's exciting and exotic retelling of Emily Brontë's Wuthering Heights comes to Northern Stage this week.

Given a vibrant new life in this production from the creators of the groundbreaking East is East, the scorched desert of Rajasthan becomes the setting for this musical adaptation of the classic novel. Inspired by Indian cinema, experience a sandstorm of romance, melodrama and playback singing in this captivating family show.

With a sold-out first night, don't miss this Bollywood adventure; tickets are still available for Thur 28, Fri 29 and Sat 30, and there's even a Bollywood bistro menu if you want to eat before the show.

For more information, call the box office on 0191 230 5151.

Late Shows 2009: The Half

Launched at Northern Stage in May with an after-hours showing as part of The Late Shows, The Half, the exhibition of over 100 black and white photos by Simon Annand, gives an usually unseen view of many of the most celebrated actors in theatre, including Vanessa Redgrave, Judi Dench, Martin Sheen, Jim Broadbent and many more.

On loan from London's Victoria and Albert museum until June 30, Annand's images document the many ways in which actors transform themselves into the fictional characters about to be played, in 'the half' hour before they go on stage. With a chance to see 25 years of theatre history, this exhibition is not to be missed.

And if you were lucky enough to recreate your own Half image at the exhibition's late-night launch, head over to the Late Shows gallery. Images are available to buy until 12 June for a small fee.

Northern Stage Website Redevelopment

Northern Stage is redeveloping its website. We are looking for submissions of interest from web developers and e-commerce experts who want to help us reach many of our ambitious goals online.

If you are interested in seeing the tender document and tendering for the redevelopment, please email Casey Spence on cspence@northernstage.co.uk. Submission details for the tender are included in the document.

Northern Stage operates an equal opportunities policy and cannot provide companies with further information than is provided in this document. If you have any general queries on the tender document or submission guidelines, please send them to Peter Flynn, Communications Manager at pflynn@northernstage.co.uk.

Tenders must be received by 5th June. Shortlisted companies will be contacted within a week of the final submission date. All non-shortlisted companies will be informed by email after this time.

Try our Bollywood Bistro menu

To celebrate Tamasha's dazzling production of Emily Brontë's Wuthering Heights coming to Northern Stage, we have joined forces with McKenna’s restaurant to create an exotic Bollywood inspired menu.

When you buy your ticket for the show, why not book and enjoy a taste of India with a pre-show meal of two courses for just £10 per person? Choose from either a starter and main or main and dessert. Your table will be reserved and ready for you an hour and a half prior to the evening performance.


Wuthering Heights Bistro Menu


Starters

Onion Bhaji

Chicken Chat

Tandoori Chicken


Main Course

Mushroom Dhal

Lamb Rogan Josh

Chicken Tikka Masala

All of the above served with Basmati rice and Naan Bread


Dessert

Lassi - Mango Smoothie

Bakalava Filo Ice Cream

Boondi Laddoo – Sweet Indian Dumpling


Normal booking conditions apply. Limited to 20 bookings per night. Call the Box Office on 0191 230 5151 to reserve your seats.

Wuthering Heights production gallery

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Second open dance audition

Dance alongside some of the best street and hip-hop dancers in the world in Boy Blue's professional production at Northern Stage starring Kenrick 'H2O' Sandy.

Pied Piper, dubbed a hip-hop dance revolution fuses hip-hop and break dance to tell the famous story of The Pied Piper of Hamelin. Now, there is an exciting, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for successful auditionees to play the children of Hamelin alongside professional dancers on stage in front of a paying audience.

If you can tell your bugaloo from your krumping and are aged between 10-16 (but could get away with looking 8-12) why not try out? You don’t need to be an expert – Boy Blue can teach you everything you need to know. And there’s no need to prepare anything, just turn up!

To take part you will need to be available for rehearsal on the following dates this April:
Sat 4
Sun 5
Tue 14 (Easter Holidays)
Wed 15 (Easter Holidays)
Thur 16 (Easter Holidays)
Sat 25
Sun 26
Mon 27 (After school)

You will also need to be available for performances from Tuesday 28 April to and including Saturday 2nd May, including a dress rehearsal and a Saturday matinee. It is important that you are 100% committed to the rehearsal and performance schedule.

The Audition will take place at Northern Stage on Saturday 4 April from 9-11am. For more information, contact Jo Cundall by email; jcundall@northernstage.co.uk or by phone on 0191 242 7217.

Getting to northern stage has changed – remember to leave plenty of time to find a parking space!