Adam Flood returns after 2024 sell-out shows mixing electronic music and comedy, featuring live appearances from guest comics. Big beats and stand-up comedy join forces for Newcastle Fringe party antics. Adam Flood returns off the back of sell out shows last year with this experimental mix of electronic music and live comedy, featuring live appearances from guest comics.

Phil Green brings us a show to save all men from a mental health crisis (well, maybe not all men). After a chance meeting at a failed Big Brother audition changed his life and the lives of others, Phil Green brings us a show to save all men from a mental health crisis (well, maybe not all men). As heard on BBC Radio 4. Following back-to-back sold-out Edinburgh Fringe runs, multiple award nominations, over 20 million views on TikTok and selling out London's Soho Theatre, Phil presents a life-changing new show.

In Earth Prayers, Carol Ann Duffy selects nature poetry from across the ages, from John Clare to Lucille Clifton and Kathleen Jamie, that reflects the fragility of our world and the urgent need for thoughtful stewardship. In a show encompassing anger at greed and destruction, alongside celebration of the profound and joyful, Carol Ann complements her own writing with voices from around this small planet. The interplay between poetry and music from virtuoso John Sampson, who brings an incisive, engaging wit as well as sparkling and sparky tunes on diverse brass and woodwind instruments, creates a unique and inspiring evening. The wonders of nature have inspired poets for centuries, stretching far back beyond the Romantics. Beautifully curated by Carol Ann Duffy, the poems in Earth Prayers span widely across time, but in their moments of joy, empathy or difference, even the earliest poems reveal a concern for the welfare of our planet. Duffy brings these early eco-poems into conversation with contemporary voices writing into the environmental crisis, and through this dialogue sounds a clarion call to cherish and defend the planet while we can. From John Clare to Lucille Clifton to Kathleen Jamie, the poets collected inEarth Prayersspeak at times as stewards and ambassadors of the earth, at others in anger at those who would exploit nature, or to question their own part in its decline. And the earth speaks back: in Stephanie Pruitts Mississippi Gardens the soil bears witness to the worst of human history, while in Poem Jorie Graham relays the earths plea: remember me. To encounter nature, these poems tell us, is to be humbled, to have our own smallness magnified by the presence of the sublime. Earth Prayers is a testament to the immense beauty of the natural world, and a challenging reminder of our place in the living skein / of which the world is woven.

Bold Big Band is an 18-piece jazz orchestra performing the best swing, jazz, funk and soul music from around the world. Featuring amazing solos from incredible musicians throughout the band and our exceptional vocalist, this is a performance you won't want to miss!

A fast paced comedic feast of the gayest comics in town. Plus a karaoke afterparty! Queers and Beers platforms the regions best queer comics, giving them space to perform without the caveat of explaining their gender/ sexuality or life choices- a safer space to make folk laugh, both to be seen and to represent the queer community. THE BIG GAY GALA is a rapid fire hour of back to back comedians showcasing their best stuff, hosted by Nicola Mantalios. If thats not enough for you we have a karaoke afterparty and queer lead market stalls all nestled at The Old Coal Yard which is one of the hottest places in town for the LGBTQAI+ community and its beloved allies.

It's the most anticipated event of the season! Move over Oscars, see ya Grammys, this year's Fringe acts have their eyes on the real prize: the NFF25 Awards! Well be announcing the winners of the following awards : NFF25 Audience Award NFF25 Venues Award NFF25 Reviewers Award NFF25 Theatre Award NFF25 Comedy Award NFF25 Performance Award Then well be turning the tunes up, getting the glitter ball spinning and having a good old boogie on down (Team Fringe will be rocking the dancefloor!) An event for artists and audiences alike, come along and let's give this years festival a goodbye to remember!

A show about life, love, loss, finding your way and pigeons, quite a lot about pigeons actually, pretty pigeon heavy to be honest. An hour of joyfully absurd, charmingly awkward stand up from me, Toussaint Douglass. Toussaint Douglass is an award-winning comedian and writer known for his innovative, absurdist comedy. Blending personal and political themes, he uses his neurodivergence to create accessible, oddball humor. Toussaint's social media clips and green screen creations have earned him appearances on Comedians Giving Lectures (Dave), The Stand Up Sketch Show (ITVX), and Late Night Mash (Dave). Hes also a sought-after writer for The Russell Howard Hour (Sky), Dead Ringers (BBC), and more!

It's the final day of Fringe! Join us for a closing day like no other - 1 day, 5 incredible bands. We're taking over The Old Coal Yard and bringing you some of the best local music on offer, your ticket will grant you access for the entire day to come and go as you please. You can stay for your chosen performance, or get your moneys worth and stick around for all 5! You might find your next favourite band! 13:30-14:30: Aleksandra Karpiuk Blending haunting Slavic melodies, sacred Orthodox chants, and the raw, natural voice techniques of English folk traditions, Aleksandra weaves together Polish and English lyrics to create a powerful sonic journey. Through archetypes such as The Mother, The Witch, The Puppet, and The Warrior, she leads us to the heart of it allthe Wild Woman. Fierce, instinctual, untamed, she is the voice calling you back to yourself. Inspired by Jungian analysis and personal dreams, this performance is not just musicits an invitation. An invitation to reconnect with your deepest truths, to embrace your inner wildness, and to step into your most authentic self. 15:00-16:00: Joe Holtaway Folk singer/songwriter, social justice campaigner and trainee Chaplain with the Quakers, brings stories and songs of resilience and hope in dark times, with songs from his new record Warmth of the Ages. Thoughtful preaching, sweeps you away NARC Magazine Pure poetry David White BBC Introducing One of my favourite artists Ive played on my show over the years Tom Robinson BBC6 Music Joe is a singer songwriter from Cornwall. He grew up with the songs of his folk musician mum and step father and also his biological father's love for poetry. Joe will be joined by friend, Syrian-British singer and poet Christa Awad 16:30-17:30: DIAGO Diago are a Newcastle-based pop band turning heads with their electrifying live shows, unmistakable charisma, and anthemic sound. Drawing inspiration from the slick swagger of The 1975, the heartfelt grit of Kings of Leon, and the rhythmic punch of The Police, Diago craft infectious songs that hit hard and linger long after the last chorus. Known for their tight musicianship and undeniable stage presence, these good-looking lads dont just play shows, they own them. Whether it's a sweaty club or a festival stage, Diago bring a tidal wave of energy that gets crowds singing, dancing, and coming backfor more. 18:00-19:00: Weathership An indie rock band from Teesside, who's emotionally charged sound is quickly gaining recognition. Their debut album, Splendid Beast, has been well received for its blend of indie, post-rock, and folk elements, drawing comparisons to iconic bands such as Radiohead and The Beatles. With their unique ability to unfold the full spectrum of human emotion in their music, Weatherships live shows have already captivated audiences at festivals like Twisterella and Stockton Calling. 19:30-20:30: WOLFRED Anthemic/alt/indie from the North East of England. Led by Southampton born singer songwriter Wilf Stone the Newcastle based 4 piece offer their own brand of anthemic alternative indie. "addictive" - NARC "witness the mastery" - BBC "stratospheric" - NE Volume

A man walks into a room with his life in his hands. He is the internationally acclaimed artist and playwright Inua Ellams (Barber Shop Chronicles, The Half God of Rainfall) and he has filled thousands of pages in an ongoing attempt to be heard, to give his genius wings that can travel. Every word hes ever written is captured, all the poems and plays and essays, the drafts of projects abandoned and works as yet unknown, indexed, rendered as binary, and waiting patiently within the confines of the electronic tablet hes holding even now. Pick a word, any word. Prompted by audience suggestion and open conversation, Ellams searches through his archive, unearths refined or raw gold, and presents his treasure in a spontaneous performance. Search Party is an act of call and response that hearkens back to the birth of storytelling. At this uniquely futuristic and puckishly chaotic interactive event, the artist couldnt be more present. Hes inviting you to join the work. What do you say? Newcastles very own 1b Books will be present as a pop-up stall at the Old Coal Yard on 31st July so audiences can purchase the artists books and maybe get them signed. Like his theatrical work, Search Party shows Ellamss versatility and fearlessness as an artist whos willing to take risks, especially in a show like this, which by its nature will never be the same twice.Theatre Mania He impressed us with his talent as a performer, with his genuine love of theater, and his unique gift of bonding with an audience. Theatre Pizzazz Welcoming, soft-spoken, ultra-casual but Search Party is the work of an immensely erudite, multifaceted, and busy artist His poetry is thoughtful, tender, and muscular. Vulture Its a luxury to hear Ellams I highly recommend. Go hang with him. New York Times

Join soprano Rachel Abbott for an intimate afternoon of classical and operatic selections. With a rich and versatile career spanning opera, choral works, and concert performances, Rachel brings depth and artistry to each piece she performs. Having sung roles from Violetta to Lady Macbeth and worked with credits that include English National Opera, The Grange Festival, and Wexford Festival Opera, she offers a refined and expressive concert. Experience the beauty of timeless melodies in an elegant and evocative recital. Check out more from Rachel here [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-IVkPPYojE]

Join hairy Indians Tharun Chelley and Hitz Unadkat as they join forces to provide you with pure laughter for an hour! They're a bit like the Hairy Bikers but they're not allowed to ride motorbikes as their mums say motorbikes are too dangerous. So basically, they're not like the Hairy Bikers at all They're just a bunch of hairy Indians doing stand-up comedy! Hitz Unadkat: BBC New Comedy Awards Regional Finalist 2021 Alestones Best Comedy Newcomer 2021

Comedy is sexy now From the depths of Hell to the Make-A-Wish Foundation by way of vampires and burlesque, join The Muses for a fresh and experimental comedy sketch show.

Youd assume that being part of the 2022 Newcastle Drag Idolwinning duo: Bonnie Love & Ben Dover, would be the start of a star-studded life. Bonnie Love is soaring but for Ben Dover, things just havent clicked. Despite having all the ingredients of a heartthrob greasy hair tied back with a bandana, perfectly trimmed stubble, and a little black book full of Edam-esq chat up lines Ben Dover is no closer to his dream showbiz life. Three years since breaking onto the scene, he's been forced to take the only gig available to him: The Bard of Beer a summer Santa-type role. But instead of smelly children sneezing, drooling, and coughing all over him while he reads The Night Before Christmas, its smelly hipster brewery boys invading his personal space, blowing beer foam from their wispy whiskers as they chortle at his haikus hailing the hops. He doesnt even like beer hed rather have a Smirnoff Ice. But that's acting, darling Ben Dover: The Bard of Beer is part lip-sync drag show, part poetry night, and part beer tasting created by the award-winning Ali Pritchard and Rebecca Glendinning-Laycock.