Arts...

There’s always plenty going on locally.  We’ve tried to give you some useful links below but for up to date exhibition information across the area check out : Newcastle Arts Centre

• Theatres – A short walk from the Melrose is Whitley Bay Playhouse.  Currently closed for a £5.5 million refurbishment, it’s due to re-open early in 2009.  However here are a few of the many theatres within easy reach:
  
  • Whitley Bay Playhouse
  • Tynemouth Priory Theatre
  • Live Theatre
  • Theatre Royal
  • The Journal Tyne Theatre
  • Northern Stage
  • The People's Theatre
• Galleries – Check out the following galleries:
  
  • The Baltic Mill
  • Tyne & Wear Museums
• Music & Dance
  • Metro Radio Arena
  • Newcastle Academy
  • The Sage Gateshead
  • Dance City