Star and Shadow presents
The Blair Witch Project
Wed 29 October // 19:30
Celebrate spooky season with the film that defined the found footage genre! [more]
What's your favourite scary movie?
Scream / Scream 2 double bill
Thu 30 October // 18:30
The Star & Shadow Have Taken Their Love Of Scary Movies One Step Too Far! [more]
The Star and Shadow Cinema presents…
Garth Marenghi's Darkplace
A Halloween Night Screening
Fri 31 October // 19:00
For this Halloween, we are screening this spooky and hilarious series in full created by visionary … [more]
gathering tonight
ODD RADIO CIRCLE
bring your dancing feet
Sat 1 November // 20:00
dance til two with irregular djs Bert Verso, DaGu and Wudan dropping an eclectic mix of … [more]
EXTINCTION REBELLION TYNESIDE
Sun 2 November // 12:00
Sun 7 December // 12:00
XR Tyneside are the local branch of Extinction Rebellion UK. [more]
KNITTING CLUB - Woolly Mammoth
Sun 2 November // 12:00
Sun 16 November // 12:00
Sun 30 November // 12:00
Sun 7 December // 12:00
Sun 21 December // 12:00
Sun 4 January // 12:00
[more]
CAFE OPEN EVERY SUNDAY 12 NOON - 4PM
Sun 2 November // 12:00
Sun 9 November // 12:00
Sun 16 November // 12:00
Sun 23 November // 12:00
Sun 30 November // 12:00
Our Volunteer Run, Vegan Cafe is open every Sunday afternoon. Serving Organic, Fairtrade Coffee and Teas, … [more]
Art Club
Sun 2 November // 12:00
*NEWS* Art Club on Sunday 7th June will begin with a drawing workshop from 12:00, perfect … [more]
Creative Writing
Sun 2 November // 14:00
Sun 9 November // 14:00
Sun 16 November // 14:00
Sun 23 November // 14:00
Sun 30 November // 14:00
Free and sociable writing group, composed of beginners and pros alike! [more]
Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité
Three Colours: Red
The final part of Kieślowski's acclaimed trilogy
Sun 2 November // 19:30
[more]
Artists' Graft
Mon 3 November // 12:00
In art worlds where creativity meets uncertainty, five voices come together to explore what it means … [more]
Twilight Cafe
Wed 5 November // 19:00
Wed 3 December // 19:00
Wed 7 January // 19:00
Wed 4 February // 19:00
Wed 4 March // 19:00
Wed 1 April // 19:00
Wed 6 May // 19:00
Wed 3 June // 19:00
Sick of spending evenings in loud pubs/bars/clubs? Why not come down to our twilight cafe... [more]
Wet Felting Workshop @ Twilight Cafe
Wed 5 November // 19:00
Wed 3 December // 19:00
PAYF - Please bring a towel [more]
Twilight Cafe Presents: Fire
Wed 5 November // 19:00
Come join us in the car park for a lovely fire! [more]
Will be shown with closed captions for those who are deaf and hard of hearing.
WHEN THE WIND BLOWS
Thu 6 November // 19:30
Jim and Hilda Bloggs are having a nice cup of tea when the bombs drop.. Unfortunately … [more]
wildpop 2025
WILDPOP
Two evenings and one afternoon of performance, talks and discussion
Fri 7 November // 19:00
[more]
VOLUNTEER INDUCTION
Sat 8 November // 14:00
Star and Shadow is 100% run by volunteers. We'd love you to join us. More details … [more]
Star and Shadow
Open Programming meeting
online and in the building
Mon 10 November // 18:00
Mon 8 December // 18:00
Mon 12 January // 18:00
Mon 9 February // 18:00
Mon 9 March // 18:00
[more]
Community Kitchen
Wed 12 November // 18:00
Wed 10 December // 18:00
solidarity not charity - vegan meal - events - pay as you can [more]
Kurosawa's last, mesmerising epic
RAN
Celebrating its 40th anniversary
Thu 13 November // 19:30
Ran spectacularly reimagines Shakespeare's King Lear in 16th-century feudal Japan. Ageing Lord Hidetora decides to abdicate, … [more]
We were Human before we were Migrants - Photography Exhibition Preview
ئێمە پێش ئەوەی کۆچبەر بین مرۆڤ بووین
Sat 15 November // 18:00
We Were Humans Before We Were Migrants is an exhibition by Newcastle-based photographer Heji, documenting his … [more]
Star and Shadow presents
The Beast
Sun 16 November // 19:30
Undergoing a process of 'cleaning' her DNA at the hands of an artificial intelligence, Gabrielle visits … [more]
Star and Shadow
Caretaking meeting
online and in the building
Mon 17 November // 18:00
Mon 15 December // 18:00
Mon 19 January // 18:00
Mon 16 February // 18:00
Mon 16 March // 18:00
[more]
Alula Down w/ Pefkin
Thu 20 November // 19:00
mark waters & kate gathercole make music as Alula Down that is born of relationship, exploring … [more]
Sally Potter's dazzling adaptation of Virginia Woolf's classic novel
ORLANDO
Thu 20 November // 19:30
Orlando begins an epic quest for love and freedom in the court of Elizabeth I as … [more]
Star and Shadow Presents:
Alice Street with support from The Ruffians and Hippy Green
Fri 21 November // 19:30
[more]
We were Human before we were Migrants - Solidarity Session
Sat 22 November // 12:00
This day of workshops accompanies the We Were Humans Before We Were Migrants photography exhibition.. With … [more]
The Star and Shadow Cinema presents…
Return to Oz
Return to the land where the adventure began.
Sun 23 November // 19:30
[more]
Star and Shadow
Programme Development Meeting
online and in the building
Mon 24 November // 18:00
Mon 26 January // 18:00
Mon 23 February // 18:00
Mon 23 March // 18:00
[more]
Doxology presents
Mun Sing
Local support from: Nadine Hurley; Late Girl; whitethornapple; EMpTy (DJ)
Wed 26 November // 19:30
[more]
"Some things belong on paper, others in life. It's a blessed fool who can't tell the difference"
QUILLS
Thu 27 November // 19:30
Geoffrey Rush stars as the infamous Marquis de Sade, who spends his final days writing outrageous … [more]
Cafe Open Every Last Saturday of the Month
Sat 29 November // 10:30
Our Volunteer Run, Vegan Cafe is open every last Saturday of the month 10:30 am to … [more]
Last Saturday of the month at 11am
Family Film Club - Free Kids Film
Sat 29 November // 11:00
A family/kids film every last Saturday of the month! Come be surprised by what we chose … [more]
SHADOWSCOPE & NEWCASTLE FILM CLUB presents
YOUR FILM ON THE BIG SCREEN
Sun 30 November // 19:30
SHADOWSCOPE AND NEWCASTLE FILM CLUB, AS PART OF COMMUNITY BUSINESS WEEK ARE PUTTING YOUR FILMS ON … [more]
In the building
General Meeting (Sovereign Body)
and online
Mon 1 December // 18:00
Mon 2 March // 18:00
[more]
Misery Bacon, ADRA
Tue 2 December // 20:00
MISERY BACON is the sound project of artist and musician Luke Drozd (lukedrozd.com). Luke moved to … [more]
As long as I'm beautiful, I'm alive…
Cléo from 5 to 7
French New Wave classic directed by Agnès Varda
Thu 4 December // 19:30
[more]
AAA Gripper, The Unit Ama
Fri 5 December // 19:00
AAA Gripper was conjured at the 2023 Wrong Speed fest in Glastonbury. Bass, drums, wild guitar … [more]
It starts with a game. It ends with a body
MURDER MYSTERY DOUBLE BILL: THE LAST OF SHEILA + KNIVES OUT
Two mysteries. Endless suspects
Sun 7 December // 17:30
[more]
TV on the Big Screen presents:
Ghost Stories for Christmas (plus a live reading of this years chilling tale!)
More of the BBC's classic Christmas spine-chillers!
Sat 13 December // 18:30
[more]
Slacker
Sun 14 December // 19:30
Richard Linklater's film about a single day in the life of the overeducated, the social misfits, … [more]
Cinemania presents:
Jingle Bell Shock: A Christmas Horror Movie Marathon
It's the most horrible time of the year!
Sat 20 December // 14:00
From the weirdos who brought you Slasher Summer Camp! [more]
storytelling/performance with live music for children between 2 and 6 and their families
Starlight performed by Storyteller Chris Bostock and Musician Ken Patterson
Sun 21 December // 14:00
Starlight is the story of little possum, who went outside one night and saw bright stars … [more]
Holmes for Christmas
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
Starring Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce
Sun 21 December // 19:30
[more]
OCTOBER 2025
Wed 29 19:30 .... Star And Shadow Presents The Blair Witch Project
Thu 30 18:30 .... What's Your Favourite Scary Movie? Scream / Scream 2 double bill
Fri 31 19:00 .... The Star And Shadow Cinema Presents… Garth Marenghi's Darkplace A Halloween Night Screening
NOVEMBER
Sat 01 20:00 .... Gathering Tonight ODD RADIO CIRCLE Bring Your Dancing Feet
Sun 02 12:00 .... EXTINCTION REBELLION TYNESIDE
12:00 .... KNITTING CLUB - Woolly Mammoth
12:00 .... CAFE OPEN EVERY SUNDAY 12 NOON - 4PM
12:00 .... Art Club
14:00 .... Creative Writing
19:30 .... Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité Three Colours: Red The Final Part Of Kieślowski's Acclaimed Trilogy
Mon 03 12:00 .... Artists' Graft
18:00 .... Open Meeting
Wed 05 19:00 .... Twilight Cafe
19:00 .... Wet Felting Workshop @ Twilight Cafe
19:00 .... Twilight Cafe Presents: Fire
Thu 06 19:30 .... Will Be Shown With Closed Captions For Those Who Are Deaf And Hard Of Hearing. WHEN THE WIND BLOWS
19:30 .... Film Quiz
Fri 07 19:00 .... Wildpop 2025 WILDPOP Two Evenings And One Afternoon Of Performance, Talks And Discussion
Sat 08 14:00 .... VOLUNTEER INDUCTION
19:00 .... WILDPOP
Sun 09 12:00 .... CAFE OPEN EVERY SUNDAY 12 NOON - 4PM
14:00 .... Creative Writing
19:30 .... Claire Denis' First Feature Chocolat
Mon 10 18:00 .... Star And Shadow Open Programming meeting Online And In The Building
Wed 12 18:00 .... Community Kitchen
20:00 .... Jazz Police Presents Rafael Toral
Thu 13 19:30 .... Kurosawa's Last, Mesmerising Epic RAN Celebrating Its 40th Anniversary
Fri 14 14:00 .... Skimstone Arts Celebration Party!
Sat 15 12:00 .... Boardgame Club
Sun 16 12:00 .... KNITTING CLUB - Woolly Mammoth
12:00 .... CAFE OPEN EVERY SUNDAY 12 NOON - 4PM
14:00 .... Creative Writing
16:00 .... Starcade
19:30 .... Star And Shadow Presents The Beast
Mon 17 18:00 .... Star And Shadow Caretaking meeting Online And In The Building
19:30 .... General Meeting (Sovereign Body)
Wed 19 19:00 .... Gut
Thu 20 19:00 .... Alula Down w/ Pefkin
19:30 .... Sally Potter's Dazzling Adaptation Of Virginia Woolf's Classic Novel ORLANDO
Fri 21 19:30 .... Star And Shadow Presents: Alice Street with support from The Ruffians and Hippy Green
Sat 22 12:00 .... We were Human before we were Migrants - Solidarity Session
19:30 .... Fruits Of Her Labour Film Season Clockwatchers
Sun 23 12:00 .... CAFE OPEN EVERY SUNDAY 12 NOON - 4PM
14:00 .... Creative Writing
19:30 .... The Star And Shadow Cinema Presents… Return to Oz Return To The Land Where The Adventure Began.
Mon 24 18:00 .... Star And Shadow Programme Development Meeting Online And In The Building
Wed 26 19:30 .... Doxology Presents Mun Sing Local Support From: Nadine Hurley; Late Girl; Whitethornapple; Empty (Dj)
Thu 27 19:30 .... "Some Things Belong On Paper, Others In Life. It's A Blessed Fool Who Can't Tell The Difference" QUILLS
Fri 28 22:30 .... Municipal Presents: Terence Fixmer + An-I (Live) Municipal
Sat 29 10:30 .... Cafe Open Every Last Saturday of the Month
11:00 .... Last Saturday Of The Month At 11am Family Film Club - Free Kids Film
Sun 30 12:00 .... KNITTING CLUB - Woolly Mammoth
12:00 .... CAFE OPEN EVERY SUNDAY 12 NOON - 4PM
12:00 .... I am Nasrine
14:00 .... Creative Writing
14:00 .... Away The Lads Purely Belter Celebrating The Toon Army
16:00 .... Fishing The North Sea Catch-a-Fishie Celebrating The Fishers
17:00 .... Get Carter
19:30 .... Shadowscope & Newcastle Film Club Presents YOUR FILM ON THE BIG SCREEN
DECEMBER
Mon 01 18:00 .... In The Building General Meeting (Sovereign Body) And Online
Tue 02 18:00 .... Cafe induction
20:00 .... Misery Bacon, ADRA
Wed 03 19:00 .... Twilight Cafe
19:00 .... Wet Felting Workshop @ Twilight Cafe
Thu 04 19:30 .... Film Quiz
Fri 05 19:00 .... AAA Gripper, The Unit Ama
Sat 06 15:00 .... Wandering Oak
16:00 .... Wandering Oak
19:30 .... Wandering Oak presents GNOD Plus João Pais Filipe
Sun 07 12:00 .... EXTINCTION REBELLION TYNESIDE
12:00 .... KNITTING CLUB - Woolly Mammoth
Mon 08 18:00 .... Star And Shadow Open Programming meeting Online And In The Building
Wed 10 18:00 .... Community Kitchen
Sat 13 18:30 .... Tv On The Big Screen Presents: Ghost Stories for Christmas (plus a live reading of this years chilling tale!) More Of The Bbc's Classic Christmas Spine-Chillers!
Sun 14 19:30 .... Slacker
Mon 15 18:00 .... Star And Shadow Caretaking meeting Online And In The Building
Sat 20 14:00 .... Cinemania Presents: Jingle Bell Shock: A Christmas Horror Movie Marathon It's The Most Horrible Time Of The Year!
Sun 21 12:00 .... KNITTING CLUB - Woolly Mammoth
19:30 .... Holmes For Christmas The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes Starring Basil Rathbone And Nigel Bruce
JANUARY 2026
Sun 04 12:00 .... KNITTING CLUB - Woolly Mammoth
Mon 05 18:00 .... Open Meeting
Wed 07 19:00 .... Twilight Cafe
Mon 12 18:00 .... Star And Shadow Open Programming meeting Online And In The Building
Mon 19 18:00 .... Star And Shadow Caretaking meeting Online And In The Building
Mon 26 18:00 .... Star And Shadow Programme Development Meeting Online And In The Building
FEBRUARY
Mon 02 18:00 .... Open Meeting
Wed 04 19:00 .... Twilight Cafe
Mon 09 18:00 .... Star And Shadow Open Programming meeting Online And In The Building
Mon 16 18:00 .... Star And Shadow Caretaking meeting Online And In The Building
Mon 23 18:00 .... Star And Shadow Programme Development Meeting Online And In The Building
MARCH
Mon 02 18:00 .... In The Building General Meeting (Sovereign Body) And Online
Wed 04 19:00 .... Twilight Cafe
Mon 09 18:00 .... Star And Shadow Open Programming meeting Online And In The Building
Mon 16 18:00 .... Star And Shadow Caretaking meeting Online And In The Building
Mon 23 18:00 .... Star And Shadow Programme Development Meeting Online And In The Building
APRIL
Wed 01 19:00 .... Twilight Cafe
MAY
Wed 06 19:00 .... Twilight Cafe
JUNE
Wed 03 19:00 .... Twilight Cafe
* cheap night