An exhibition of artworks – many never seen before – by some of the biggest names in Modern British Abstract art, including John Hoyland, Patrick Heron, Gillian Ayres and Albert Irvin is now on show at Harrogate’s Mercer Art Gallery. The middle years of the 20th Century saw a sea change in the British art scene, triggered by the first UK exhibitions of the theatrical, visceral abstract art by American artists like Jackson Pollock and Mark Rothko.

31 Swan Rd, Harrogate HG1 2SA
Phone: 01423 556188
Web: https://www.harrogate.gov.uk/info/20152/mercer_art_gallery
Ends 4th Sep 2022 04:00 PM

Newcastle native Sam Fender is returning to his hometown to perform an exclusive gig on Tuesday 24 May. The intimate show will offer a unique opportunity for fans to see the singer-songwriter up-close-and-personal on the back of his sell-out arena tour. It is the first time that Sam Fender has ever performed at the venue.

Northumberland Rd, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 8SF
Phone: 0191 260 2020
Web: https://www.academymusicgroup.com/o2cityhallnewcastle/
Ends 24th Nov 2022 11:00 PM

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Darlington Civic Theatre, Parkgate, Darlington, DL1 1RR
Phone: 01325 486555
Web: www.darlingtonhippodrome.co.uk/
Ends 15th Jul 2022 11:00 PM

Les Misérables, colloquially known as Les Mis or Les Miz, is a sung-through musical and an adaptation of Victor Hugo's 1862 novel of the same name, by Claude-Michel Schönberg, Alain Boublil and Jean-Marc Natel, and Herbert Kretzmer

Hull New Theatre, Kingston Square, Hull HU1 3HF
Phone: 01482 300300
Web: http://www.hullcc.gov.uk/hullnewtheatre
Ends 19th Jul 2022 11:00 PM