Our house trio extends a warm welcome and invites all jazz instrumentalists and singers to join them and jam together. All listeners welcome too. Doors 7pm. Our Jams get full quickly, get here early to secure a seat! The Black Swan Bar & Venue is partially accessible; it has a goods lift that needs to be operated with a member of staff. If you wish to discuss your access requirements, please contact us via email or telephone.

A game of chance, no skills required. Its all on the roll of a dice. After a hugely successful, five-star rated, and sold-out run at Laurels in Whitley Bay, Burlison Entertainment is excited to bring their impactful one-act play, Snakes & Ladders, to the Newcastle Fringe Festival. This moving production offers a powerful look at the mental health struggles faced by todays vulnerable young people, while also highlighting the often inadequate responses from the healthcare system. At the core of Snakes & Ladders is Cara West, a 17-year-old girl who has been battling her mental health for years, feeling ignored and misunderstood. The play explores her journey as she builds a life-changing connection with psychologist Simon Stephens, a caring listener who helps her work through her emotional struggles. Through their heartfelt interactions, Snakes & Ladders shows the powerful impact that someone who truly listens can have on a young person in crisis. More than just a play, Snakes & Ladders is an important voice for mental health awareness. It sends a clear message that help is available, encouraging people to reach out for support and reminding them that no one should face their problems alone. With its honest storytelling and genuine performances, Snakes & Ladders is a must-see for anyone who wants to help break the stigma around mental health and support those in need. The play, in its original performance, received reviews from audience members and prestigious North East reviewers InNewcastle.co.uk which has allowed us to progress onto new opportunities like the Fringe Festival: For those watching, it was hard for us not to be touched by thisInNewcastle.co.uk Snakes & Ladders was out of this world the impact was huge Audience Member I didnt have enough tissues to cope with how moved I was Audience Member It deserves to be in the main, whether thats educating people or on stage at a larger venue InNewcastle.co.uk

EARWORMisa ghostly audio drama musical infused with hip hop, jazz, and ghosts -- brought to you by Shadows at the Door. Geoffrey Troughton cant sleep. Music bleeds through the walls at all hours interrupting his paranormal studies. But something has crawled its way from the other side, a sinister earworm eager to sink its hook into the right host. As Geoffreys weary yet curious mind is hoisted into the darkness, will he surface from the shadows? Or will he be cursed to play second fiddle within his own soul? And who will be next? This atmospheric one-act audio drama musical is filled with pleasing terrors, immersive sound design and a bewitching score of ten original songs. Brought to you by the award winning team behind Shadows at the Door: The Podcast and award winning hip-hop artist Paul Alborough AKA Professor Elemental, EARWORM will take your breath away Join us in Prohibition Cabaret Bar in Newcastle-upon-Tyne as we broadcast the premiere in a one of a kind event sponsored by Hemlock Creek Productions.

Jacob Nussey spills the secrets of Amazon life with his trademark sharp jokes and a deadpan delivery. Chortles one to watch 2023 and winner of Bury Met Comedian of the Year, he dives into the absurdities and chaos of warehouse life, exploring preconceptions, job interviews, stealing, and why things could always be worse.

I'm delighted to dump a splendid new comedy show on you. If you're feeling lonely come hide in the warmth of St Julian's Social Club. I have recently counted my friends and was found wanting. So, I've invented several more, and gathered them at everyone's favourite municipal function space, St Julian's. Come along for some mulled coffee, free singing and group noises. It's just on the right side of odd and I think you'll have a great time. Please bring your towels and subs. This is one of the strangest and most satisfying hours of the Festival. ★★★★★ Edfestmag 'Wonderfully weird' The Guardian ★★★★★ Shortcom ★★★★★ Broadway Baby ★★★★ Metro ★★★★ Timeout ★★★★ The Skinny ★★★★ Fest