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10 things to do this weekend in the North East - here's our pick

From Elmer’s Great North Parade to blockbuster musicals and the final chances to catch Kynren this year, there’s plenty going on around the region.
By Katy Wheeler
Published 5th Sep 2019, 11:45 BST
Updated 11th Sep 2019, 14:42 BST

We’ve rounded up 10 of the top things to do.

The Illegal Eagles are at Durham's Gala Theatre from September 7-8. The world’s official number one Eagles tribute returns in 2019 for another show promising more of their trademark musical prowess, attention to detail, and showmanship. This group of musicians have been touring for over two decades and remain true Eagles fanatics. The show features the very best from the Eagles’ repertoire including Hotel California, Take it to the Limit, Life in the Fast Lane, Take It Easy, Lyin’ Eyes, Desperado and plenty more.

5. The Illegal Eagles, Gala Theatre, Durham, September 7-8

The Illegal Eagles are at Durham's Gala Theatre from September 7-8. The world’s official number one Eagles tribute returns in 2019 for another show promising more of their trademark musical prowess, attention to detail, and showmanship. This group of musicians have been touring for over two decades and remain true Eagles fanatics. The show features the very best from the Eagles’ repertoire including Hotel California, Take it to the Limit, Life in the Fast Lane, Take It Easy, Lyin’ Eyes, Desperado and plenty more. Photo: Illegal Eagles

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Outdoor theatre show Kynren is running at Auckland Castle in Bishop Auckland on Saturdays until September 14. Presented by Eleven Arches on a seven-and-a-half acre stage, 1,000 cast and crew immerse you in the telling of a 2,000-year tale; the history of England. Kynren brings to ground-shaking life the story of invasions, royal splendour, wars, heroic sacrifice, daily life and seismic change. Take your seat alongside 8,000 others in this family-friendly journey through 2,000 years of English history.

6. Kynren, Bishop Auckland, until September14

Outdoor theatre show Kynren is running at Auckland Castle in Bishop Auckland on Saturdays until September 14. Presented by Eleven Arches on a seven-and-a-half acre stage, 1,000 cast and crew immerse you in the telling of a 2,000-year tale; the history of England. Kynren brings to ground-shaking life the story of invasions, royal splendour, wars, heroic sacrifice, daily life and seismic change. Take your seat alongside 8,000 others in this family-friendly journey through 2,000 years of English history. Photo: Peter Haygarth

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The legendary Blood Brothers comes to the North East this week with Dryburn Theatrical Workshop’s production of Blood Brothers, the Play. Blood Brothers tells the story of twin boys separated at birth and brought up in completely different environments. Mickey is brought up with his seven older siblings by his struggling, single mother, Mrs Johnstone. His twin brother, Edward, is raised as the only child of the wealthy Lyons family, after Mrs Lyons persuades Mrs Johnstone to hand over one of her twins at birth. Mickey and Edward don’t meet until they’re seven years old, but become best friends and blood brothers. As they get older, the huge difference in their backgrounds pulls them apart. It's running until Saturday, September 7 at the Community Centre in Chester-le-Street. Tickets are £7 for all on the Wednesday, and £8 for adults and £7 for concessions Thursday to Saturday, with reductions on block bookings available. Tickets can be booked on 0191-388-3362 / 07468-607420 or at www.dryburntheatricalworkshop.ticketsource.co.uk

7. Blood Brothers the play, Chester-le-Street community centre, until September 7

The legendary Blood Brothers comes to the North East this week with Dryburn Theatrical Workshop’s production of Blood Brothers, the Play. Blood Brothers tells the story of twin boys separated at birth and brought up in completely different environments. Mickey is brought up with his seven older siblings by his struggling, single mother, Mrs Johnstone. His twin brother, Edward, is raised as the only child of the wealthy Lyons family, after Mrs Lyons persuades Mrs Johnstone to hand over one of her twins at birth. Mickey and Edward don’t meet until they’re seven years old, but become best friends and blood brothers. As they get older, the huge difference in their backgrounds pulls them apart. It's running until Saturday, September 7 at the Community Centre in Chester-le-Street. Tickets are £7 for all on the Wednesday, and £8 for adults and £7 for concessions Thursday to Saturday, with reductions on block bookings available. Tickets can be booked on 0191-388-3362 / 07468-607420 or at www.dryburntheatricalworkshop.ticketsource.co.uk Photo: AN

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Sage Gateshead Make Music programme is offering free taster sessions in ukulele, singing or clog dancing as part of the nationwide Festival of Learning; ‘Have a go month’. Sign up to sessions and come and learn for free. Sessions are free but ticketed. Visit the Sage website to book. The session takes place from 10:30am - 12 noon .

8. Festival of Learning, Sage Gateshead, September 7

Sage Gateshead Make Music programme is offering free taster sessions in ukulele, singing or clog dancing as part of the nationwide Festival of Learning; ‘Have a go month’. Sign up to sessions and come and learn for free. Sessions are free but ticketed. Visit the Sage website to book. The session takes place from 10:30am - 12 noon . Photo: Sage Gateshead

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