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.

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.

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

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

Jazz delights! Sultry jazz, tap, and tease served 1920s style. Bella Deboisis a razzling, dazzling one-woman show from Ella Gumbs a bold debut bursting with jazz vocals, tap dancing, and burlesque flair. Inspired by the glamour of Ella Fitzgerald and the boldness of Josephine Baker, Ella brings vintage decadence to life in a show that's smoky and sassy. Expect big feathers, tap shoes clicking in time, and a voice that will transport you straight to the golden age of razzle-dazzle.

A Lions Heart is a poignant drama set in Newcastle, focusing on Maria and her son Adam. Adam, a politically active university student, plans to attend a counter-protest, despite his mothers concerns. As tensions rise at the protest, violence erupts, and Marias worst fears begin to unfold. The play explores family, activism, and the deep emotional costs of political conflict, as a mother faces the ultimate test of love and intuition.