The Gate had struggled on without a building or an artistic director in the post-Covid era

Another season looms into view, but one with a distinctly different feel. Matthew, Ordy, Ed and Yousef weigh up the state of play.

Presenting himself as a serious, sensible ‘grownup’ was essential to Starmer’s rise to power. His premiership has revealed how hollow that message is, says Guardian columnist Aditya Chakrabortty

Ed reports from the Gallowgate on a dark, disappointing, dismal day.

FC Barcelona v Newcastle United, Nou Camp Stadium, Champions League, 18/Mar/26, KO: 6:45pm (Spain), 5:45pm (U.K.).

Francesca Moody Productions and Shedinburgh have announced the return of the Shedload‑of‑Future Fund for 2026, offering increased financial support for early‑career artists bringing work to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe

Ed reports on a leaderless, winless, vomit-inducing Newcastle United. Shite.

ClassicsFest returns for third edition

Having just about recovered from the drama of Wednesday night, Ed was hoping for a much calmer affair on FA Cup 3rd Round Day. No such luck...

In Paul Thomas Anderson’s latest film, the best way to fight an endless series of battles is to play smart defense. Churches should take note.

Award-winning Hull-based theatre company Silent Uproar Productions brings a bold new production to stages across the North of England this May and June

Theatre Village provides interviews, reviews, news about all things related to UK Independent Theatre. Visit us and be inspired.

A play written by a Newcastle University academic and based on real life experiences during Covid-19 is to be performed at the Alphabetti Theatre.

A meh match at a meh stadium with a meh result... Ed has your match report, sponsored by Amex

Inspired by our rich past and excited by the future, Indhu announces a new artistic vision to bring the world to the National Theatre and take the National Theatre to the world.

Crunch time in the Premier League as the Mags take another small step back towards Europe's elite competition. Ed Cole was in the stands.

Newcastle United v Man Utd, St James' Park, 13/Apr/25, KO:16:30, Premier League.

Live Writes

What's that? No articles about our glorious Cup triumph for at least 36 hours? Here's Ed putting that wrong right.

TF Match Report: NUFC 2-1 Liverpool. Stephen has your report on the 9pm out of King's Cross