North-east playwright Alison Carr’s latest piece is inspired by the notorious ‘Canoe Man’ case. See it at Live Theatre this September and October. I wonder if the original ‘Canoe Man’ knew that his actions would trigger such interest in his deception? …

This Hartlepool-based, vocal-led, jazz-soul quartet conjures up a heady brew of all manner of different influences—all of them good. I’m of the mind that a vocal-led, jazz-soul quartet—with designs on my heart—must be in possession of a quality singer…

The extravagantly gifted producer and DJ, 1-800 GIRLS (his mam calls him Jake Stewart) is playing Think Tank? in Newcastle this September. Oh, my! I’m about as on-board with this gig as it’s possible to be, as 1-800 GIRLS’ ‘LOVE’ album—which was releas…