Queen's Hall Arts, Hexham

08/12/2023

📣 Pre-schooler parents! This morning’s performance of Kitchen Zoo’s Hey Di**le Di**le might be SOLD OUT but there are still plenty of opportunities to catch all your favourite nursery rhyme characters at Queen’s Hall!

🎟️ Book online: https://www.queenshall.co.uk/whats-on/hey-diddle-diddle

07/12/2023

🥁 What a line-up for the Core Music House Band Christmas special on Tuesday 19 December!

Chris Kelly (Guitar and Vocals)
Katy Trigger (Bass)
Dan Ward (Drums)
Elle Sunderland (Vocals)

Join us for what promises to be a very special afternoon of festive favourites guaranteed to help kick-start your Christmas celebrations!

📅 Tuesday 19 December, 1.30pm
🎟️ https://www.queenshall.co.uk/whats-on/core-music-house-band-christmas-special

07/12/2023

📣 Join our growing team! We’re looking for Bar Assistants (casual) to help deliver a high quality service to our audiences.

The role will include evening and weekend work and you’ll be required for shifts throughout December.

✉️ To find out more or to apply, send your CV to [email protected].

07/12/2023

📣 ONE WEEK TO GO! No script. No score. No kids. A Christmas party just for adults. You in?

The Suggestibles are back to kick off Christmas with a bang!

Throw away the rule book and get ready for a night of unexpected twists and turns, where the audience inspire everything from the quirky characters to the hilarious songs.

🎟️ Book now for Impro Pantso on Thursday 14 December, 7.30pm: https://www.queenshall.co.uk/whats-on/the-suggestibles-impro-pantso

06/12/2023

📣 HEXHAM! Are you ready? It's Playtime!

Children of Hexham and the surrounding areas - we need you to reclaim playfulness this Christmas!

There are 2️⃣ ways to get involved in the festive family fun…

🔍 Book a slot on the special It's Playtime Missions:
Led by our mysterious Agent of Play, get ready to find festive tasks hidden around Queen's Hall. First mission date is THIS SATURDAY. Tickets start from £2.50!

🔍 It's Playtime Activity Sheet
Can't make it to a mission date? Don't worry! Ask at Box Office for a free activity sheet to get a taste of being an Agent of Play.

Ideal for ages 3 - 10 and their families.

➡️ Find out more and bag a spot on a mission date: https://www.queenshall.co.uk/whats-on/its-playtime

Presented by Unfolding Theatre and Queen’s Hall Arts, supported by funding from the North of Tyne Combined Authority.

06/12/2023

✨ We’re delighted our Christmas production of Snow White has made it onto the front cover of Raring2go Northumberland!

Our magical retelling opens THIS SATURDAY and there’s still time to get your tickets: https://www.queenshall.co.uk/whats-on/snow-white

05/12/2023

😍 We've loved getting our festive family programme underway this week with Hey Di**le Di**le! Tomorrow morning is SOLD OUT but there's still availability for the 1.30pm show and other performances in the run.

Here's what some of Kitchen Zoo's past audiences have said about the show...

🎟️ https://www.queenshall.co.uk/whats-on/hey-diddle-diddle

05/12/2023

TONIGHT! Watch the brilliant Emmanuel Sonubi as he hosts Live At The Apollo.

📺 BBC 2
🕘 9.45pm

Can get enough? Don't worry! You can catch Emmanuel LIVE as he brings his Edinburgh Comedy Award nominated show to Queen's Hall on Friday 12 April: https://www.queenshall.co.uk/whats-on/emmanuel-sonubi-cv

05/12/2023

🎁 Did you know you can support Queen's Hall Arts while doing your Christmas Shopping?

Raise free donations when you shop from over 6,000 online stores using Give as you Live > https://donate.giveasyoulive.com/charity/queens-hall-arts

05/12/2023

THIS MORNING! Bring your littlest ones to Queen’s Hall to see all their favourite nursery rhyme characters as you’ve never seen them before in Hey Di**le Di**le at 10.30am.

📆 Performances until 24 December
🎟️ Book online: https://www.queenshall.co.uk/whats-on/hey-diddle-diddle

04/12/2023

🍎⚠️ TICKET AVAILABILITY ⚠️🍎

Mirror, Mirror on the wall. Our retelling is the most magical of them all!

Book now to join Snow White and her friend Grim as they bring a whole host of characters to life. Perfect fun for children aged 4+ and their grown-ups.

🎟️ https://www.queenshall.co.uk/whats-on/snow-white

04/12/2023

📣NOW ON SALE: We've just confirmed that Alfie Moore will return to Queen's Hall after performing to a sold out crowd here last year!

Get in early and book your tickets to see Alfie's new show, A Face for Radio, on Friday 11 October today: https://www.queenshall.co.uk/whats-on/alfie-moore-a-face-for-radio

04/12/2023

The Hey Di**le Di**le performers and puppets are having a rest today but they’re back TOMORROW with the Christmas spectacular for under 6’s.

Here’s an update on ticket availability. Thinking of catching the show? We’d recommend booking sooner than later!

🎟️ Grab yours: https://www.queenshall.co.uk/whats-on/hey-diddle-diddle

04/12/2023

📣 DEADLINE EXTENDED: We've extended our search for existing works by artist animators and/or works that have a connection with the North East to showcase as part of Animating Hexham 2024.

📅 Submission deadline: Friday 8 December
➡️ Find out more and apply: https://www.queenshall.co.uk/about/animating-hexham-2024-callout

03/12/2023

🎶 TONIGHT! Melrose Quartet return to our stage with a Christmas concert like no other!

A magical evening promising the finest rousing Sheffield Village Carols, new seasonal songs and some hilarious games that will put a smile on the face of even the most hardened Scrooge!

And that’s not all, audiences can also enjoy the music of Hexham Village Ceilidh Band who will play in the foyer before this event.

📅 Sunday 3 December
🎟️ https://www.queenshall.co.uk/whats-on/melrose-quartet

03/12/2023

Looking for something to do with the little ones today? Kitchen Zoo’s Hey Di**le Di**le is back at 10.30am & 1.30pm and there’s still time to get your tickets!

“I loved it as much as the kids!” Audience Feedback

📆 runs until 24 December
🎟️ https://www.queenshall.co.uk/whats-on/hey-diddle-diddle

02/12/2023

🍎 With ONE WEEK TO GO until our magical retelling of Snow White opens, here's a sneak peek into rehearsals!

Tickets are selling FAST, book yours today: https://www.queenshall.co.uk/whats-on/snow-white

02/12/2023

In case you missed it, we've announced Carl Hutchinson will return to Queen's Hall early next year with his new tour Watch Till The End.

If you’ve seen the Geordie in action before you know exactly what type of amazing night you’re in for. If you haven’t seen Carl, prepare to be dazzled by the UK comedy scene’s best kept secret.

📅 Saturday 24 February
🎟️ https://www.queenshall.co.uk/whats-on/carl-hutchinson-watch-till-the-end

02/12/2023

Kitchen Zoo have arrived in Hexham ahead of Hey Di**le Di**le opening TODAY at 10.30am & 1.30pm.

Starring characters from all your favourite nursery rhymes but as you've never seen them before, it's the perfect festive treat for under 6's and their families!

📅 2 - 24 December
🎟️ Be one of the first to see it: https://www.queenshall.co.uk/whats-on/hey-diddle-diddle

01/12/2023

We're looking forward to an afternoon performance of festive favourites for all ages as Core Music House Band return to Queen’s Hall this December!

Let Core's professional musicians help kick-start your Christmas celebrations with a joyful mix of traditional tunes together with the band’s wide ranging repertoire of songs you know and love.

Mince pies and mulled wine will also be available to help bring the festive cheer.

📅 Tuesday 19 December, 1.30pm
🎟️ https://www.queenshall.co.uk/whats-on/core-music-house-band-christmas-special

01/12/2023

🎉 Hey Di**le Di**le opens TOMORROW (10.30am & 1.30pm) and there are just 7 tickets remaining for the first show!

A perfect Christmas treat for under 6’s and their grown ups, everyone is welcome.

Staring characters from all your favourite nursery rhymes but as you've never seen them before!

Shows are 45minutes with carpet and chair seating. All performances are relaxed making it a perfect first theatre experience!

🎟️ Grab your tickets here:
https://www.queenshall.co.uk/whats-on/hey-diddle-diddle

01/12/2023

✨ It’s beginning to look a lot like…

A BIG thank you to Gareth, our Caretaker Manager, for helping us get into the spirit and to Northumberland Christmas Trees for this year’s tree.

Watch this space for some very interesting additions still to come 🍎

01/12/2023

Our friends at Hexham Book Festival are looking for a Freelance Event Organiser…

We're hiring!
Are you an events organiser interested in a freelance post with us programming our School festival & KidsFest 2024?
If so we'd love to hear from you . Here is more info and how to apply https://www.hexhambookfestival.co.uk/were-hiring

01/12/2023

📣 CLOSING TODAY! Artist Commission: Animating Hexham 2024

We're looking for existing works by artist animators and/or works that have a connection with the North East to showcase as part of Animating Hexham 2024.

📅 Submission deadline: Friday 1 December
➡️ Find out more and apply: https://www.queenshall.co.uk/about/animating-hexham-2024-callout

30/11/2023

✨ Ahead of Kitchen Zoo's Hey Di**le Di**le opening THIS SATURDAY, here's what audiences have said in the past...

There's still time to join us for the festive fun, perfect for under 6's and their families! Book now for performances 2 - 24 December: https://www.queenshall.co.uk/whats-on/hey-diddle-diddle

30/11/2023

📣NOW ON SALE: Due to popular demand Carl Hutchinson has extended his tour with a few dates into 2024 - and we've bagged date!

If you’ve seen the Geordie in action before you know exactly what type of amazing night you’re in for. If you haven’t seen Carl, prepare to be dazzled by the UK comedy scene’s best kept secret.

📅 Saturday 24 February
🎟️ https://www.queenshall.co.uk/whats-on/carl-hutchinson-watch-till-the-end

29/11/2023

📣LIMITED TICKETS REMAINING! We're thanking our fabulous Emergency Services for keeping us safe over the year with FREE tickets for Snow White.

📞 If you work for one of them, please contact our Box Office 01434 652477 to get up to 4 FREE tickets for Snow White on Saturday 9 December at 7pm.*

* While tickets last. Allocated on a first come, first served basis. Work ID needed to collect tickets. Box Office opening hours: 10am - 12pm & 1pm - 4pm.

29/11/2023

If you want to know more about Unfolding Theatre's It's Playtime, have a read of this article from The Hexham Courant and book your mission slot today to get involved with the festive family fun!

Unfolding Theatre is launching an interactive installation entitled 'It's Playtime' at the Queen's Hall in Hexham this festive season.

28/11/2023

We’re delighted Hexham Village Band will be entertaining audiences as they arrive for Melrose Quartet’s Christmas performance this weekend.

As Hexham's very own community ceilidh band,
they’re based at Core Music and led by David Oliver.

Join in the festive fun and book your tickets for Melrose Quartet who perform this Sunday 3 December at 7.30pm: https://www.queenshall.co.uk/whats-on/melrose-quartet

28/11/2023

👀 Unfolding Theatre’s It's Playtime has landed in Gallery One!

Open from Monday to Saturday, swing by the Box Office to grab your activity sheet and have a go at being an Agent of Play!

📆 Save the dates for special Missions: 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 26 & 29 December.

🕵️ Reclaim playfulness this festive season and embark on a journey to find festive tasks hidden in every nook and cranny of Queen's Hall. Make secret handshakes, crack codes, and share your favourite games!

🔍 Find out more and book a mission date: https://www.queenshall.co.uk/whats-on/its-playtime

28/11/2023

After a sell-out show back in March, we're delighted to have confirmed a date for Fleeting Rumours to return to our main stage next September!

Fleeting Rumours are the North’s premier tribute band to Fleetwood Mac. Getting that special blend of vocals, guitars, keyboards and drums to an exceptional level of authenticity.

📅 Saturday 7 September
🎟️ https://www.queenshall.co.uk/whats-on/fleeting-rumours

28/11/2023

Looking for something fun and festive to do with the littlest ones? Maybe while the bigger ones are at school?

Look no further! Kitchen Zoo's Hey Di**le Di**le: A Christmas Spectacular opens THIS SATURDAY!

📅 2 - 24 December
🎟️ Tickets: £9.50, Groups of 4+: £8.50: https://www.queenshall.co.uk/whats-on/hey-diddle-diddle

27/11/2023

Panto but not as you know it! Leave the kids at home, grab your mates and get ready for a night to remember as The Suggestibles make a welcome return to our stage on Thursday 14 December!

Taking inspiration from audience suggestions, the devilishly talented team will spin your ideas, woven through new imaginings of our Show White stage, into a magical musical tale of good versus evil. On the spot!

Warning: This show is only for the naughty big variety.

Be part of our audience: https://www.queenshall.co.uk/whats-on/the-suggestibles-impro-pantso

27/11/2023

For every £10 donated to our Theatre Ticket Fund, a local child will be able to enjoy our magical retelling of Snow White who otherwise wouldn’t be able to do so.

You can donate any amount you wish online here: https://www.queenshall.co.uk/support/donations

27/11/2023

🍎Check out the first shots from inside rehearsals for this year's Christmas production, Snow White!

Grab your tickets to join Snow White and Grim for a magical retelling of the classic fairytale. Mad magic combines with ridiculous rhymes, silly songs and more little beards than you can shake a stick at.

Perfect festive fun for ages 4+ and their families.

📅 9 - 31 December
🎟️ https://www.queenshall.co.uk/whats-on/snow-white

Photo credit: Von Fox Promotions

27/11/2023

Join us for It's Playtime this December for non-stop festive fun! Secret missions will turn families into Agents of Play, cracking codes and reclaiming the spirit of playfulness. 🕵️‍♂️✨

Perfect for ages 3 - 10 and their families

Mission dates: Saturday 9, Sunday 10, Saturday 16, Sunday 17, Saturday 23, Sunday 24, Tuesday 26 & Friday 29 December

Book your place: https://www.queenshall.co.uk/whats-on/its-playtime

26/11/2023

Week ahead looking a little dull? Join Mock The Week, Live at the Apollo and 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown star Angela Barnes who brings her new show, Hot Mess, to our main stage for a mid-week treat.

📆 Wednesday 29 November, 8pm
🎟️ Book now: https://www.queenshall.co.uk/whats-on/angela-barnes-hot-mess

26/11/2023

"What a grand start to Christmas!" Audience Feedback

Featuring new arrangements of festive favourites penned by pianist Paul Edis and performed by the ‘velvet-voiced’ Jo Harrop alongside a 9-piece band, A Jazzy Christmas is coming to Queen's Hall on Sunday 17 December.

You can expect to hear classic Christmas hits reimagined as swinging big band numbers, sambas and much more besides!

Book online: https://www.queenshall.co.uk/whats-on/paul-edis-christmas-project

25/11/2023

Kitchen Zoo's Hey Di**le Di**le: A Christmas Spectacular for under 6's opens ONE WEEK TODAY🎉

See in the festive season with this spectacular Christmas cabaret where you can meet all your favourite nursery rhyme characters!

📅 2 - 24 December
🎟️ https://www.queenshall.co.uk/whats-on/hey-diddle-diddle

25/11/2023

📣 Artist Commission: Animating Hexham 2024

As part of Animating Hexham 2024, Queen’s Hall would like to showcase existing works by artist animators and/or works that have a connection with the North East of England. We are seeking works that can be shown at sites across Hexham High Street.

📅 Submission deadline: Friday 1 December
➡️ Find out more and apply: https://www.queenshall.co.uk/about/animating-hexham-2024-callout