Iconic BBC television drama Our Friends in the North will be adapted for the stage in a brand-new production this year.

Our Friends in the North will return to Newcastle as Theatre Royal stages a new adaptation co-produced with Live Theatre and Eastlake Productions.

A County Durham lawyer turned leading lady has returned home to the North East touring in one of the world’s most loved musicals.

Jay Jobarteh is back on home turf as part of the touring cast of the famous Abba musical, in the city centre until the end of the week ...