The Bodyguard, starring Alexandra Burke, is running at Sunderland Empire until Saturday, November 23. Anyone who’s seen the 1992 film of the same name, starring Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner, will be familiar with the plot about sassy superstar Rachel Marron who has to rely on the protection of bodyguard Frank Farmer after she becomes the victim of a stalker. It features tracks from the film, as well as added Whitney Houston songs.The Bodyguard, starring Alexandra Burke, is running at Sunderland Empire until Saturday, November 23. Anyone who’s seen the 1992 film of the same name, starring Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner, will be familiar with the plot about sassy superstar Rachel Marron who has to rely on the protection of bodyguard Frank Farmer after she becomes the victim of a stalker. It features tracks from the film, as well as added Whitney Houston songs.
The Bodyguard, starring Alexandra Burke, is running at Sunderland Empire until Saturday, November 23. Anyone who’s seen the 1992 film of the same name, starring Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner, will be familiar with the plot about sassy superstar Rachel Marron who has to rely on the protection of bodyguard Frank Farmer after she becomes the victim of a stalker. It features tracks from the film, as well as added Whitney Houston songs.

10 things to do this weekend - from the Festival of Light to open air ice rinks

From the dazzling Festival of Light in Sunderland to the all-flying action of Marvel Universe Live in Newcastle, and a host of open air ice rinks, there’s plenty happening in the region this weekend.
By Katy Wheeler
Published 20th Nov 2019, 16:45 BST

We’ve rounded 10 of the top events.

The Festival of Light returns to Sunderland this week with a new location at Mowbray Park. It will run from Thursdays to Sundays from November 21 to December 22. Part of the Christmas in Sunderland programme, the Festival of Light is back with a range of sparkling new lighting installations, live music, illuminated street theatre characters and added extras such as visits from Santa’s reindeer and craft workshops. Entry is from 4pm, with last entry at 8pm and the event closes at 9pm. Tickets are £3 per person with under 2s admitted free. You can book at the See It Do It Sunderland website.

1. Festival of Light, Sunderland

The Festival of Light returns to Sunderland this week with a new location at Mowbray Park. It will run from Thursdays to Sundays from November 21 to December 22. Part of the Christmas in Sunderland programme, the Festival of Light is back with a range of sparkling new lighting installations, live music, illuminated street theatre characters and added extras such as visits from Santa’s reindeer and craft workshops. Entry is from 4pm, with last entry at 8pm and the event closes at 9pm. Tickets are £3 per person with under 2s admitted free. You can book at the See It Do It Sunderland website. Photo: JPI Media

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The open air ice rink in Keel Square, Sunderland, returns from November 21 until January 5. The prices are: Children (4 & under): £3, Children (5 – 17): £7.50, Adults (18s and over): £9 or Family ticket: £25 (2 adults & children or 1 adult & 3 children). Skating sessions run from Monday to Friday noon until 9pm and Saturday and Sundays from 10am until 9pm.

2. Keel Square Ice Rink, Sunderland

The open air ice rink in Keel Square, Sunderland, returns from November 21 until January 5. The prices are: Children (4 & under): £3, Children (5 – 17): £7.50, Adults (18s and over): £9 or Family ticket: £25 (2 adults & children or 1 adult & 3 children). Skating sessions run from Monday to Friday noon until 9pm and Saturday and Sundays from 10am until 9pm. Photo: JPI Media

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Get your skates on for Beamish Museum's Open Air Ice Rink which will be running daily until January 5 - closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Years' Day. The ice rink is at the Fairground and is decorated in a traditional Edwardian style with festoon lighting. Ice rink tickets, including skate hire, cost £4 for children and £5 for adults, for at least a 20 minute session. Special offer: For every full paying adult, one child skates free of charge.

3. Ice rink, Beamish Museum

Get your skates on for Beamish Museum's Open Air Ice Rink which will be running daily until January 5 - closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Years' Day. The ice rink is at the Fairground and is decorated in a traditional Edwardian style with festoon lighting. Ice rink tickets, including skate hire, cost £4 for children and £5 for adults, for at least a 20 minute session. Special offer: For every full paying adult, one child skates free of charge. Photo: Beamish

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The Nutcracker will be staged by the Russian State Ballet at Billingham Forum on November 23 at 7.30pm. Traditionally, Russian State Ballet and Opera House returns for their annual UK tour with a vibrant and enchanting full touring ballet production. Snow flurries, sweets, princes, magic and love are just some of the elements that will be brought together by this renowned Russian company. A highly accessible ballet, full of familiar music such as the Waltz of the Flowers and the Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy. The Nutcracker is an eternal seasonal favourite, directed and choreographed by the former award winning Bolshoi Ballet Soloist, Konstantin Uralsky.

4. The Nutcracker, Billingham Forum, November 23

The Nutcracker will be staged by the Russian State Ballet at Billingham Forum on November 23 at 7.30pm. Traditionally, Russian State Ballet and Opera House returns for their annual UK tour with a vibrant and enchanting full touring ballet production. Snow flurries, sweets, princes, magic and love are just some of the elements that will be brought together by this renowned Russian company. A highly accessible ballet, full of familiar music such as the Waltz of the Flowers and the Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy. The Nutcracker is an eternal seasonal favourite, directed and choreographed by the former award winning Bolshoi Ballet Soloist, Konstantin Uralsky. Photo: Russian State Ballet

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