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Shooting the Legend
8th July 2023

Shooting the Legend

Two women prepare to make a documentary film about the “socially deprived” people of Gateshead. Comedy 2004 November 8 to 13

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I Thought I Heard a Rustling
1st July 2023

I Thought I Heard a Rustling

A librarian, a writer-in-residence and an aspiring author are united in their attempts to stop the proposed closure of the local library. Comedy 1993 November 8 to 13 2007 September 3 to 8

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Close the Coalhouse Door
29th June 2023

Close the Coalhouse Door

The members North East family and their friends gather to celebrate a golden wedding, and recall the history of the British coalminers trade union movement through sketches and songs. Drama Adapted from stories written by Sid Chaplin. 1988 June 6

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Charlie’s Trousers
29th June 2023

Charlie’s Trousers

In a Tyneside art gallery after midnight, a security guard must deal with the arrival of several visitors who are intent on stealing one of the exhibits. Comedy 2018 March 19 to 24

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