WELCOmE TO THE fIrST ISSuE Of NE1 mAgAzINE - Newcastle NE1

in association withLISTINgSKIDSPErmANENT ExHIBITIONHuman Life. A hands-on exhibitionwhere you’ll find the answers to manyof life’s questions about who we are,where we live and what the futureholds. Split into three zones, HumanLife explores Our Origins, Our Worldand Our Future. Centre For Life, TimesSquare, Newcastle. 0191 243 8281uNTIL fEBruArY 2013A Squash And A Squeeze: SharingStories With Julia Donaldson. Thisexhibition brings the currentChildren’s Laureate’s captivating storiesto life. Find out how she wrote suchmodern classics as The Gruffalo,Princess Mirror-Belle and The Trolland explore original artwork by hermany illustrators. Seven Stories,Ouseburn Valley, Newcastle.0845 271 0777uNTIL SEPTEmBEr 2012Daydreams And Diaries: TheStory Of Jacqueline Wilson. JoinJacqueline on a journey sharing herfavourite stories, characters anddaydreams. Showing how popularcharacters such as Tracy Beaker, HettyFeather and The Illustrated Mumbegan. Seven Stories, Ouseburn Valley,Newcastle. 0845 271 0777uNTIL SuNDAY 27TH mAYDeath Of The Dinosaurs. One ofthe greatest scientific mysteries of alltime – what caused the death of thedinosaurs? Explore the demise andpossible cause of the extinction of thelargest creatures ever to roam theearth. Centre For Life, Times Square,Newcastle. 0191 243 8281uNTIL SuNDAY 29TH APrILWe Are Astronomers. Do you knowwhat an astronomer does? Thisspectacular full-dome show will leadyou into their exciting world. Thisplanetarium show reveals how theBrits are exploring space. Centre ForLife, Times Square, Newcastle.0191 243 8281THurSDAY 19TH APrILMuseum Mice. Join the MuseumMice every Thursday in the MouseHouse with Gallery interpreterKathryn and meet Great NorthMouse. 10.30am-11.30am. Great NorthMuseum, Barras Bridge, Newcastle.0191 222 6875SATurDAY 21ST APrILArt & Craft Club. A free arts andcrafts session for children. 2.30pm, free.Newcastle City Library, Princess Square,Newcastle. 0191 277 4100Mouse House Gallery –Storytime. Come and meet GreatNorth Mouse for storytime sessionswith Gallery interpreter Kathryn.Stories, songs and learning throughplay. 10.30am-11.30am. Great NorthMuseum, Barras Bridge, Newcastle.0191 222 6875The Chuckle Brothers: Pirates OfRiver Rother 2. Paul and Barry arevisiting a theme park for the day anddecide to brave one of the daringwater rides. Once inside, they findthemselves magically transported backin time to a world of pirates andsunken treasure. 2pm, £14/£52Family of four. Mill Volvo Tyne Theatre,Westgate Road, Newcastle.0844 493 9999SATurDAY 21ST & SuNDAY22ND APrILA Honking And HootingDinosaur Weekend. Have you everheard of a vegetarian T-Rex? Howabout a Bucketful of Dinosaurs? Sharesome scaly tales about your favouritedino characters, turn yourself into adinosaur with dino mask making andcreate your very own dinosaur friendto explore Seven Stories with you!Seven Stories, Ouseburn Valley, Newcastle.0845 271 0777SATurDAY 21ST, SuNDAY22ND, SATurDAY 28TH,SuNDAY 29TH APrILCreative Craft Sessions. Createeverything from flying inventionsinspired by My Dad’s A Birdman tocollage or watercolour scenes in thestyle of Jane Ray. 10.45am, 3pm. SevenStories, Ouseburn Valley, Newcastle.0845 271 0777TuESDAY 24TH APrILMeet The Curator. A uniqueopportunity to get ‘up close andpersonal’ with some of Great NorthMuseum’s amazing objects. TheExplore! More Gallery is home to arange of specimens that cover aninteresting range of topics. 2pm-4pm.Great North Museum, Barras Bridge,Newcastle. 0191 222 6875THurSDAY 26TH APrILMuseum Mice. Join the MuseumMice every Thursday in the MouseHouse with Gallery interpreterKathryn and meet Great NorthMouse. 10.30am-11.30am. Great NorthMuseum, Barras Bridge, Newcastle.0191 222 6875STAgEuNTIL SATurDAY21ST APrILAn Inspector Calls. J.B.Priestley’s classic thriller has beenhailed as the theatrical event of ourgeneration and won more awardsthan any other play in history. Thislandmark production from theNational Theatre has thrilledaudiences in the West End, onBroadway and throughout theworld with its epic and wildlyimaginative staging, raw emotion,evocative score, lashing rain andchilling suspense. 7.30pm, £9-£28.Theatre Royal, Grey Street, Newcastle.08448 112121uNTIL SATurDAY 5TH mAYClose The Coalhouse Door.Celebrating the magnificent spirit ofthe North East, Close The CoalhouseDoor is an exhilarating ride throughthe strikes, victories and frustrations ofBritish mining history, capturing thepolitical anger and fight for justice ofordinary people from the formation ofthe first Unions in 1831. 7.30pm,£12.50/£19/£24. Northern Stage,Stage 1, Barras Bridge, Newcastle.0191 230 5151uNTIL 26TH mAYSpring Show: Betty LegsDiamond & Her BroadwayDancers. Cabaret at its very best:Betty Legs Diamond is the star of theshow, her ability to keep audiencesyoung and old enthralled with herclever comedy wit and charmingpresence on stage will mean Boulevard17