NEWS: North of the Tyne, Under the Stars @ Newcastle City Centre

Image: Mock up image of The Zoetrope by Illuminos at the Festival Finale

In the heart of the North, there will be a chance to celebrate the stories of our region. North Of The Tyne, Under The Stars is a free night-time festival taking place from Thursday 10^th-Sunday 13^th March which culminates in Newcastle city centre.

The character of The Story-Weaver is the focus of these events, having travelled through North Shields, Wallsend, Hexham, Blyth, Byker and Fenham throughout February and early March she will be creating tales and mythology of our Northern lands in this community art project.

The Story-Weaver’s final stop will be in Newcastle, where she will cover the city in light and projections, showing off the city’s iconic and historic architecture as it has never been seen before, entwined with beautiful imagery and tales; Newcastle Civic Centre will even be transformed into a zoetrope! With a range of pyrotechnic and audio design works, including Newcastle-based projection artists NOVAK and composer Roma Yagnik, the colours and vibrancy of this festival will call attention back to the diversity, heritage and beauty of the region.

From fables and folk tales, to the contemporary magic that is present in the city today, North Of The Tyne, Under The Stars shares the joys of what it means to be in the North with a magical explosion of light and sound.

North Of The Tyne, Under The Stars takes place in Newcastle City Centre from Thursday 10^th-Sunday 13^th March. Audiences can also enjoy a neighbourhood event at Abbey Grounds, Hexham and Nun’s Moor Park, Fenham on Friday 4^th and Saturday 5^th March.