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Daydreams and Diaries, the Story of Jacqueline Wilson
15th Oct 2011-13th Sep 2012This is an exclusive chance to find out about Jacqueline Wilson, in the first ever exhibition dedicated to the best selling author. Let Jacqueline...
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Transmitter / Receiver
31st Dec 2011-11th Jun 2012The first in a new touring exhibition traces the use of collage in British art, from the first influences of the Parisian avant-garde in the early...
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2012
1st Jan 2012-2nd Sep 2012A newly-commissioned contemporary intervention by Barnaby Barford responds to the Laing Art Gallery’s Permanent Collection. It explores a...
Guided Walk
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2012
4th Jan 2012-19th Dec 2012A one hour walk exploring the parks and coastal routes of South Shields
Competition / Game
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Petanque in North Marine Park
9th Jan 2012-20th Dec 2012Why not take a shot at Petanque. It's free, it's French and it's fun. The game can be played by people of all ages and is suitable for all levels. So...
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2012
28th Jan 2012-27th May 2012To celebrate the 175th birthday of Newcastle’s Theatre Royal in 2012, the Laing will host an exhibition which explores how Shakespeare has inspired...
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Elizabeth Price Exhibition
3rd Feb 2012-27th May 2012Elizabeth Price creates immersive video installations incorporating digital moving image, text and music. They draw upon existing archives of film,...
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2012
4th Feb 2012-16th Sep 2012Celebrating the 175th Anniversary of Newcastle’s Theatre Royal, Discovery Museum will explore the fascinating histories behind five of Newcastle’s...
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2012
10th Feb 2012-10th Jun 2012This exciting new exhibition will celebrate family histories of local people and equip people with the necessary skills to research their own family...
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2012
11th Feb 2012-5th Jun 2012The 1972 Munich Olympic Games was supported, for the first time, by an advertising campaign using posters with strong individual designs created by...
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A Squash and a Squeeze
17th Mar 2012-31st Mar 2013This amazing exhibition will bring Julia Donaldson’s captivating story worlds to life. Find out how she wrote modern classics such as The Gruffalo,...
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Chronicle Photos Through the Ages
21st Mar 2012-14th Jan 2013Celebrating the history and heritage of the North East through the lens of the Evening Chronicle, with a regularly changing display. Marking 125...
Participatory Event
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~FLOW
25th Mar 2012-16th Sep 2012A specially commissioned floating artwork, which visitors can board for free, will stay on the NewcastleGateshead Quayside throughout the summer as...
Participatory Event
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2012
27th Mar 2012-8th Jul 2012Pigs Might Fly brings a lighter side to explaining forces and flight. "The science bit" says Elin Roberts, Head of Public Engagement at the Life...
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2012
29th Mar 2012-27th May 2012A specially created presentation suitable for the under 7s follows the Naughty Monsters in the Sky on a tour of the solar system.
The Naughty...
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Coal-mining: A Way of Life
31st Mar 2012-26th May 2012An exhibition of paintings by former coal miner Derek Slater, whose artworks portray the arduous and dangerous existence of miners. The paintings in...
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It's Up to You - a hands-on play area for under 7s
1st Apr 2012-31st Dec 2012Are you looking for exciting activities to enjoy with your little ones? Visit Life's NEW hands-on play area, specially designed for the under 7s....
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Paul Noble
1st Apr 2012-31st Dec 2012Internationally-known artist Paul Noble, who was born in Whitley Bay, will create a new installation inspired by the Laing Art Gallery’s collection...
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Something Old, Something New
22nd Apr 2012-8th Sep 2012A spectacular array of wedding dresses from the past 100 years will take pride of place in this exciting exhibition, which reveals the wedding...
Participatory Event
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Local History Month
1st May 2012-31st May 2012History enthusiasts and anyone who is interested in researching their family tree are invited to come along to the City Library to celebrate Local...