LEaD: Courses and Events

Roll up your sleeves to find out more about movies and moviemaking. Courses will take place in the all-new Tyneside Studios, on the third floor of the Tyneside Cinema. To book or find out more call us on 0191 227 5510 / email Mike Tait. For details about our activities and holiday clubs for young people, please visit the Young Tyneside page.

Keep an eye out for future courses at the Tyneside over the Summer, including Digital Photography and Screenwriting.

Film and digital media courses for adults

Digital Photography Courses: Intermediate Photoshop
Sunday 21 March, 11.00am-4.00pm Introduction To Screenwriting
Wednesday 28 April for 10 meetings, 6.30pm-8.30pm Slingshot: Filmmaking for Beginners
Saturday 22 & Sunday 23 May, 11.00am–4.00pm

Special Events

Book Club: The Lovely Bones 12A

The Lovely Bones

Dir. Peter Jackson. USA, UK & New Zealand. 2hrs 15mins.

BBFC consumer advice: Contains child murder theme, disturbing scenes and moderate violence.

Sunday 28 February, 1.00pm

Come to Book Club and discuss this adaptation with Dr Stacy Gillis from Newcastle University and learn more about Jackson’s handling of one of the most read and most loved stories of recent years. Book Club is an informal post-film chat for anyone. If you would like to attend just come along, buy a ticket and sign up as a free Book Club member on the day.

Peter Jackson returns, swapping Hobbits and giant apes for a tale of the afterlife in this adaptation of Alice Sebold’s beloved novel. Atonement’s Saoirse Ronan stars as Susie Salmon murdered in 1973 by her neighbour, George Harvey (an eerie Stanley Tucci). Susie finds herself in ‘the in-between’, a dream-like place where she observes her family as they grieve for her. But when she discovers that her killer is planning to murder again, she must try to find a way to get her family to stop him. An incredible and heart wrenching adaptation, it’s the perfect project for Jackson who handles it with his usual panache. See overleaf for details of our Book Club show.

“…it is doubtful that we will see a more imaginative, courageous film in 2010.” Empire

The Great Tyneside Cinema Quiz

Monday 22 March, doors 7.00pm, starts 8.00pm
Monday 26 April, doors 7.00pm, starts 8.00pm

The Tyneside pushes your movie knowledge to the brink with yet more exciting evenings of the Great Tyneside Cinema Quiz. So if you’re desperate to get your hands on the coveted Tyneside Trophy then be sure to join us in the glorious Tyneside Bar for a night of fun and film trivia. The Great Tyneside Cinema quiz is hosted as ever by the redoubtable quizmaster Mike Tait, joined by one of his glamorous assistants. Grab a table with your friends, and indulge yourself with some gourmet popcorn and a glass of what you fancy.

Capacity is strictly limited, so join us early. Entrance per team is just £5.00 (maximum five people per team). Sign in from 7.00pm, quiz starts at 8.00pm.

The Story Engine

Wednesday 5 and Thursday 6 May

The Story Engine arrives in Newcastle for the first time in partnership with the Tyneside Cinema. Offering fine-tuning, maintenance and a range of spare parts for screenwriters, this popular, writer-focused event led by Ian Fenton, offers new and emerging writers inspiration from practitioners at the front line of the film, television and online screen industries.

Story Engine 2010 explores collaboration, comedy and relationships between writers and producers. Through case studies, practical workshops, debates and industry networking, writers can both develop new skills and advance their careers. Keep track of the programme at www.thestoryengine.com.

Tickets: Early-bird discount: £80 (available until 6 April) £110 from 7 April.