Shakespeare and the Vampire Rabbit

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The Royal Shakespeare Company has held an annual Newcastle Season at the Theatre Royal for over 30 years ; the Theatre on Grey Street is aptly is bounded on one side by Shakespeare Street.

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As for the vampire rabbit, (or is it a hare?), it can be seen above the back door of offices in Amen Corner, behind St Nicholas' Cathedral. Why is it there and w hat does it represent? No-one seems to know. The building was designed by Oliver, Leeson and Wood in 1901.

Christmas Panto

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The British pantomime is a form of theatre traditionally performed at Christmas for family audiences . Pantomimes combine a mixture of song, dance, slapstick and audience participation. This year#s pantomime at Newcastle's Theatre Royal, shown here, is Cinderella.

Theatre Royal, Newcastle

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The Theatre Royal has been at the heart of Newcastle's cultural life since it was opened in February 1837; it is located on the on the magnicient Grey Street at the heart of Grainger Town and is currently hosting the Royal Shakespeare Company's production of The Winter's Tale. The actor Sir Ian McKellen has praised the venue as his favourite theatre.