MAY LISTINGS

Thu 1st: Live this Thursday evening on the Sapphire Stage, a soulful fusion of acoustic jazz standards with The Shayo Experiement. With Liam Oliver on guitar and Shayo on vocals, this duo blends traditional jazz with a contemporary twist to produce a sound that feels both familiar and fresh. This gig will be completely free to enter and enjoy and if you like what you hear you can pass some cash into the Jar on the Bar. Doors on the night open at 6pm with the live performance kicking off at 8pm

Thu 1st: (Venue) Tonight at Prohibition Cabaret Bar! Our upstairs venue is playing host to the monthly networking event Together I’m Possible. Each month the team at Together arrange for two guest speakers to come along and share their stories, past experiences and unique outlooks on life allowing audience members to see things from a new perspective and learn something – be it a new positive attitude, an answer to something specific they’ve been looking for or simply how to be a better human. Tickets are sold on a “pay as you feel” donation basis, suggested donation £5, and can be found following their Facebook page, linked above. The doors to the bar open at 6pm and upstairs is open from 6.30pm. The first speaker is on from 7pm

Fri 2nd: We’ve got a special treat for you all this Friday evening as we are joined by very highly regarded magician Paul Innes. Having recently won the 2025 award for Wedding Magician of the Year, Paul is at the top of his game wowing crowds of all sizes with his magical talents and delightful personality. Paul will be working the room this evening, performing for you at your table while you sit back, enjoy a drink and be amazed. There’s no entry fee at all for the night so just come on in and have fun. We’ll get the ol’ Jar on the Bar out for Pay as you Feel cash donations, all going straight to Paul. Our doors will open on the night ay 6pm with Paul’s magic starting at 8pm

Sat 3rd: We’ve got some live jazz standards, popular songs and showtunes from the Great American Songbook brought to us by local musicians Eva Fox & The Jazz Guys. Eva performs regularly with jazz legends Alan Law, Paul Grainger and Tim Johnston, so we’re bound to be treated to a top quality performance. This gig will be completely free to enjoy and we’ll have the Jar on the Bar out for cash donations. Doors open at 6pm, live music from 7pm

Sat 3rd: (Venue) Calling all friends of Prohibition Cabaret Bar and lovers of the arts, we’ve got a very special showcase of phenomenal drag talent and charity fundraiser this Saturday night as local star Reese Wetherspoon presents Shout Out to My Mx. This evening of cabaret features a huge range of local and out of town drag talent as audiences will be treated to performances by Bipty P, Sweet Boy, Sally Tm, The Delta Quadrant, Boob Ross, Celine DoOne, Dementia Phurr, Vespa, QiQi, Khloe Kennedy, Luna Hex and Miss Diagnosis – WOW! That’s a lot of bang for your buck, especially as tickets only cost £10 each, with all proceeds going to Pride Action North and The Charlie and Carter Foundation. Head on over to this website here to purchase tickets, but be quick as they’re selling like hotcakes! Doors on the night open at 7pm with the show starting at 7:30pm

Sun 4th: 4pm-6pm By ‘eck, you’d better all be on your best behaviour because this Sunday afternoon we’re being graced by The Queen of Pink Lane herself – it’s Bunty’s Sunday Supplement with Miss Bunty Del Mar! Join Bunty for a bit of good old fashioned traditional drag comedy and afternoon camp nonsense. Put some words into her big mouth and really give her something to talk about! Admission is completely free and everyone will be encouraged to get involved, so come along for a bit of cheeky Sunday afternoon fun. Doors open at 4pm with the merriment starting at 4:30pm.

Sun 4th: Performing here at Prohibition once again, phenomenal jazz singer, musician and songwriter Rivkala. After a hugely successful 2024 for Riv, complete with hit singles and music video launches, we’re thrilled to welcome her back to the stage to treat our guests to a top shelf night of smooth jazz. With a voice compared to Amy Winehouse and a captivating style all of her own, Riv will be performing her own material mixed with some popular hits, supported on keys by Alan Law and on double bass by Paul Grainger, two of the region’s most renown jazz musicians. This gig will be completely free to enjoy and we’ll get the ol’ Jar on the Bar out for cash donations. Doors at 6pm, live music from 8pm

Wed 7th: It’s our Weekly Pub Quiz! Join our quizmaster, Danny ‘Eyeballs’ for four rounds of brain exercise. Come top of the pile and win actual cash money! Fall just short and come in second to win a boozy treat, or failing all that, come rock bottom to earn delicious biscuits for the whole team. £1 entry per person, teams of up to 6 people, quiz starts at 8:30pm

Thu 8th: Live this Thursday evening we’re delighted to welcome to our stage Danish singer, songwriter and pianist Sigrid Eva. Bringing the beautiful sound of Scandinavia to the North East, Sigrid’s music is lyrical, with songs about human emotions and drawing inspiration from contemporary folk as well as pop, rock and soul. Celebrating the launch of her new album, As it Once Was Sigrid is on a tour of UK venues, including a stop here at Prohibition. Blending poetic storytelling with her signature impressionistic piano style, the album is a deeply personal exploration of love, loss, and self-discovery. Come on down and watch Sigrid perform for free and if you like what you hear we’ll have the Jar on the Bar out for cash donations. Doors on the night open at 6pm with the live music starting at 8pm

Fri 9th: We’ve got a great deal of Prohibition style fun and entertainment in store for you this Friday night as we excitedly play host to Jenni Winter’s Sing Along Pian-Oke! Cabaret pianist Jenni Winter returns to the piano to tinkle the ivories while you, the people, will take to the stage and sing. In this monthly event, you’re invited to take your pick from our selection of songs (and even suggest a few for the next edition) grab a glass of Dutch courage and have fun on the Sapphire Stage with the mic in hand.  Entry is free and we’ll have our Jar on the Bar out for tips for our fantastic pianist. Doors open at 6pm with the fun kicking off at 8pm

Fri 9th: (Venue) This Friday we’re delighted to bring you our monthly blues dance class and social with Hoodoo Blues. This is an open to all experience levels blues dancing class with a highly accomplished teacher. As with blues dancing itself the class is all about taking it easy, enjoying and expressing yourself and friendly socialising. After the class has finished the evening will transition smoothly into a blues dancing social event to put into practice what you’ve learnt. Doors open at 7pm with the class running from 7:30 to 8:30 and then the night continues until 12 midnight. Entry is £10 on the door for the class and the social or £5 for just the social

Sat 10th: This Saturday we’re thrilled to host an evening of live jazz with North East based group, The Milne Glendinning Band. This long established group regularly treat our audiences to an evening of smooth jazz fused with alternative folk and soul. A powerful trio of talented musicians, Debra Milne on vocals, Steve Glendinning on guitar and Michael Clark on bass will be providing original contemporary music with smart lyrics & jazz infused melodic grooves. Entry will be completely free with a Jar on the Bar out for cash donations. Doors on the night open at 6pm with the live music starting at 8pm

Sun 11th: Live this Sunday evening we have a rare treat for audiences as we welcome Finnish folk maestro Joose Keskitalo back to our bar. On tour as a trio with contemporary artists Ville Linna and Eero Tikkanen, this traditional Finnish folk outfit blend stories of Alchemy, Devils and Kings with their powerful music. Performing on guitar, banjo, double bass, violins and many other stringed instruments as well as vocals, the trio will being a unique and otherworldly sound to our bar this Sunday evening. The gig will be completely free to enter and enjoy and we’ll have our Jar on the Bar out for cash donations, all going straight to the touring artists. Doors on the night open at 6pm with the live music starting at 7pm

Wed 14th: It’s our Weekly Pub Quiz! Join our quizmaster, Danny ‘Eyeballs’ for four rounds of brain exercise. Come top of the pile and win actual cash money! Fall just short and come in second to win a boozy treat, or failing all that, come rock bottom to earn delicious biscuits for the whole team. £1 entry per person, teams of up to 6 people, quiz starts at 8:30pm

Wed 14th: (Venue) It’s our weekly blues dance class, hosted by the fantastic Hoodoo Blues. Come alone or with a partner and learn from expert tutor Melissa Davy all about the art of blues dancing. Like the music itself, blues dancing is all about expression and takin’ it easy. All experience levels welcome and the class is drop in, drop out, so don’t ever worry if you’ve not been to one before, you will be well looked after. The 45 minute class will begin at 7:30pm, then you are welcome to stay for the social dancing which goes on till 9:30. If you’ve not blues danced before then it’s free to take part and then thereafter it’s £7.50 per class (£5 for students/concessions)

Thu 15th: Come on down this Thursday evening for some hot Latin salsa music as Pete Tanton and The Cuban Heels take to the stage. Consisting of local jazz music legends Pete Tanton, Paul Grainger, Alan Law and Mark Robertson, The Cuban Heels will treat audiences to some Latin vibes and maybe a bit of dancing. This gig will be completely free for you all to enter and enjoy and we’ll have the ol’ Jar on the Bar out for cash donations. Doors on the night open at 6pm with the live music kicking off at 8pm

Fri 16th: Roll up, roll up! It’s Burlesque night here at Prohibition, presented by the award winning Trixie Blue. This month we have in store for you all the more serious, classier show, The Burlesque Revue, where an incredibly talented and glamorous artist from the wonderful world of Burlesque comes along and treats us to a special guest performance. Tickets are just £3+bf and will go on sale at exactly 10:30am on Saturday 19th April; they can be found through the House of Trixie Blue Facebook page (linked above). On the night entry is permitted only to those with tickets. Doors open at 7pm

Fri 16th: (Venue) This Friday night we’ve got an exclusive live music gig lined up for you all as Witch-Pop and Neo-Folk artist Shannon Pearl will be performing in our upper venue. A champion of the incredible women in music scene of the North East, Shannon has received huge acclaim for the storytelling and magic she weaves into her music. Performing here as a duo and celebrating the recent launch of her latest single, Wolves, Shannon Pearl will bring a haunting, beautiful sound to our bar this Friday evening plus she’ll be supported by North East based indie folk-pop singer Isabel Maria. Tickets for this gig cost just £10+bf and can be found here as well as full information on the gig. Doors on the night open at 7pm.

Sat 17th: Come on down this Saturday night for some authentic roots music from The Rockin’ Turner Brothers. Brothers Stuart and Peter Turner perform early country, Western swing and a bit of 50s rockabilly, taking their influences from guitar pickers like  like Chet Atkins, Merle Travis, Jimmy Bryant, Grady Martin and Scotty Moore. Performing on upright double bass and semi acoustic electric guitar, these two always put on a show that’s not to be missed. Enjoy the gig free of charge, just come along and grab a space, and if you like what you hear (you will) you can show your appreciation by dropping some cash in the Jar on the Bar. Doors open at 6pm, live music from 8pm

Sat 17th: (Venue) This Saturday night our upper venue is playing host to an exclusive live music and audio event: Shadows at the Door productions hosts the premiere for Earworm – an audio drama musical field with jazz, hip hop and ghosts. The award winning team behind the acclaimed podcast Shadows at the Door now bring a bold new production guest starring Professor Elemental. ‘Earworm’ will be played for a live audience in Prohibition while simultaneously streaming to an audience across the world. Tickets are on sale for £17+bf and can be purchased here. Doors on the night open at 6:30pm.

Sun 18th: Live this Sunday evening we’re thrilled to host an intimate performance from local duo Giles Strong and Ruth Lambert. Performing on guitar, double bass and vocals, the duo will be treating us to an evening of jazz standards from The Great American Songbook with a relaxed, Sunday evening vibe. Come on down and enjoy the performance completely free and if you like what you hear we’ll have the Jar on the Bar out for cash donations. Doors on the night open at 6pm with the live music running from 7pm

Wed 21st: It’s our Weekly Pub Quiz! Join our quizmaster, Danny ‘Eyeballs’ for four rounds of brain exercise. Come top of the pile and win actual cash money! Fall just short and come in second to win a boozy treat, or failing all that, come rock bottom to earn delicious biscuits for the whole team. £1 entry per person, teams of up to 6 people, quiz starts at 8:30pm

Wed 21st: (Venue) It’s our weekly blues dance class, hosted by the fantastic Hoodoo Blues. Come alone or with a partner and learn from expert tutor Melissa Davy all about the art of blues dancing. Like the music itself, blues dancing is all about expression and takin’ it easy. All experience levels welcome and the class is drop in, drop out, so don’t ever worry if you’ve not been to one before, you will be well looked after. The 45 minute class will begin at 7:30pm, then you are welcome to stay for the social dancing which goes on till 9:30. If you’ve not blues danced before then it’s free to take part and then thereafter it’s £7.50 per class (£5 for students/concessions)

Thu 22nd: Come on down this Thursday for a bit of cultured jazz with a slight Latin twist, as we’ll be welcoming to our stage The Pedal Point Trio. Having played here together by accident in November, this trio of local music legends consists of Alan Law on keys, Paul Grainger on double bass and Mark Robertson on drums, you’re in good hands with this outfit. The gig will be free to enter and enjoy and we’ll have the ol’ Jar on the Bar out for cash donations. Doors open at 6pm with the live music kicking off at 8pm

Thu 22nd: (Venue) Performing live in our upper venue this Thursday evening The Alex Douglas Band. Fronted by local rhythm and blues piano powerhouse Alex Douglas, this swinging quartet bring classic rock ‘n’ roll and blues rock in the form of legends like Little Richard, Jerry Lee Lewis, Chuck Berry and Elvis Presley. Their electric energy and high octane twists on some absolute classics are guarantee to get you moving and enjoying an evening of live music. Tickets are on sale for just £5+bf and can be purchased here. Doors on the night open at 7:30pm with the show starting at 8pm

Fri 23rd: This Friday night we are delighted to be joined by classically trained singer Carmen Silk, a phenomenal local vocalist who will be treating us to an evening of Classics With Carmen. Delivering an intimate mix of jazz, swing, blues and showtunes, Carmen will take inspiration from artists such as Liza Minelli, Billie Holiday, Peggy Lee and much more. This show is completely free to enjoy and we’ll have the old Jar on the Bar out for your generous cash donations. Doors open at 6pm with the live performance from 8pm

Sat 24th: This Saturday night we’re thrilled to host an eccentric jazz, funk and soul collaboration between some of the region’s best jazz talents, tentatively named Papa G’s Troves. Featuring Papa G and some of the region’s best jazz musicians performing on saxophone, trumpet, double bass, keys, drums and of course some soulful vocals. Expect some authentic jazz classics with a gospelly twinge. This gig will be completely free to enjoy and we’ll have the Jar on the Bar out for cash donations. Doors on the night open at 6pm with the live music from 8pm

Sun 25th: 2pm-5pm Come one, come all to a proper old school afternoon of sophistication and entertainment as vintage singer and dancer Hildy Harland presents the latest edition of The Temperance Tea Party. Enjoy a delicious handmade afternoon tea while you sit back and take in a delightful show full of singing, dancing and comedy. Tickets start at just £9 for entry only, £23 for the show and the full afternoon tea and £26 for the show, the afternoon tea plus a glass of prosecco on arrival – booking fee applies to all of those ticket options and they can all be purchased here. Vegan and gluten free options are available for the food. Doors on the day will open at 2pm with the show starting at 2:30pm.

Sun 25th: Are ya’ ready for this! This Sunday come on down for the latest edition of The Jazz Jam Sandwich! Hosted by Rivkala, Mollie Nature and Liam Oliver, the jam sandwich will hit your ears and your souls on the last Sunday of every month here at Prohibition. It’s all about the freedom music brings us, whether you’re playing it or embracing it. Musicians are welcome, audience members are encouraged and all are loved so come along, grab a drink and take it in. There’s no charge for this baby and no reserved spots. Doors open at 6pm and the jam spreads from 7pm

Wed 28th: It’s our Weekly Pub Quiz! Join our quizmaster, Danny ‘Eyeballs’ for four rounds of brain exercise. Come top of the pile and win actual cash money! Fall just short and come in second to win a boozy treat, or failing all that, come rock bottom to earn delicious biscuits for the whole team. £1 entry per person, teams of up to 6 people, quiz starts at 8:30pm

Wed 28th: (Venue) Introducing this Wednesday evening an exclusive live performance from locally based pianist and singer T. Baró as he presents his new show The Other Side of Her. T. Baró is a Brazilian-born singer, pianist, and former corporate dreamer who left the 9-to-5 life to follow a long-standing passion for music. He grew up playing piano in church and developed a deep connection to emotional storytelling through music. With a rich baritone voice and a raw, honest style, he brings pop diva songs into a more intimate, stripped-back world. The Other Side of Her is his debut solo show—part concert, part confession—designed to move, surprise, and connect. Tickets for the show are on sale now for £5 each plus there are a limited number available for half price with the discount code “50-OFF” – follow the link here, Doors on the night open at 7pm with the live show starting at 7:30pm.

Thu 29th: Live this Thursday evening we’ve got a proper authentic performance from local trio The Front Porch Three. Offering a laid back, rootsy take on authentic blues music. Foot tapping, hip swinging, hand clapping and all other manner of movement is encouraged. The trio perform regularly as part of blues socials and festivals so we’re delighted to welcome them to our stage for an exclusive gig. The show will be completely free to enter and enjoy and we’ll get the ol’ Jar on the Bar out for cash donations. Doors open at 6pm with the live music from 8pm.

Fri 30th: This Friday evening we’re thrilled to welcome back to our stage, singer Sophie Mairi. Sophie will delight us with a beautiful mix of covers from artists such as Stevie Wonder, Dusty Springfield, Whitney Houston, Dolly Parton, Gloria Gaynor and much more. Be ready to be captivated by her vocals while you enjoy a drink with us. This gig will be completely free to enjoy and we’ll get the ol’ Jar on the Bar out for cash donations. Doors are open right now and the live performance will begin at 8pm

Sat 31st: Returning to our stage this Saturday evening Sheffield-based folk and blues musician Alastair Gordon. Guitarist and songwriter, Alastair will take to our stage to perform some traditional tunes as well as his own original, finger-picked material. Having started on the Berlin open mic scene and busking throughout South Yorkshire and North Saxony, Alastair has honed his craft to produce a rich sound mixing baritone vocals, and a creative approach to guitar and harmonica. This gig will be completely free to enter and enjoy and we’ll have our Jar on the Bar out for cash donations. Doors on the night open at 6pm with the live music starting at 8pm

Sat 31st (Venue): Get your tickets and head on upstairs for a special, exclusive performance from incredible local nine-piece outfit House of the Black Gardenia. This incredible viper-jazz, dirty blues and hot vintage swing ensemble were the first group ever to perform at Prohibition here in Newcastle so it was an absolute must that we get them in for a proper send off – and the House answered the call. They’re about as analogous to our bar as a band can get, steeped in early 20th century jazz and swing. Tickets for the event are coming soon and they’ll sell fast so keep an eye on their Facebook page (linked above) to keep notified on when the sales go live. Doors on the night open at 7pm with the live show from 7:30pm

JUNE LISTINGS

Sun 1st: 4pm-6pm By ‘eck, you’d better all be on your best behaviour because this Sunday afternoon we’re being graced by The Queen of Pink Lane herself – it’s Bunty’s Sunday Supplement with Miss Bunty Del Mar! Join Bunty for a bit of good old fashioned traditional drag comedy and afternoon camp nonsense. Put some words into her big mouth and really give her something to talk about! Admission is completely free and everyone will be encouraged to get involved, so come along for a bit of cheeky Sunday afternoon fun. Doors open at 4pm with the merriment starting at 4:30pm

Sun 1st: Join us this Sunday night for some retro vaudeville jazz with some funky arrangements and associated chaos with local outfit Redwell. Made up of a bevvy of local jazz talent that includes Rich Herdman (guitar), Ray Johnson (Trumpet) and Jude Murphy (Double Bass and vocals). Expect some top quality jazz from top quality performers. This will be a free gig and we’ll have the famous Jar on the Bar out for cash donations. Doors on the night open at 6pm with the live music from 7pm

Wed 4th: It’s our Weekly Pub Quiz! Join our quizmaster, Danny ‘Eyeballs’ for four rounds of brain exercise. Come top of the pile and win actual cash money! Fall just short and come in second to win a boozy treat, or failing all that, come rock bottom to earn delicious biscuits for the whole team. £1 entry per person, teams of up to 6 people, quiz starts at 8:30pm

Wed 4th: (Venue) It’s our weekly blues dance class, hosted by the fantastic Hoodoo Blues. Come alone or with a partner and learn from expert tutor Melissa Davy all about the art of blues dancing. Like the music itself, blues dancing is all about expression and takin’ it easy. All experience levels welcome and the class is drop in, drop out, so don’t ever worry if you’ve not been to one before, you will be well looked after. The 45 minute class will begin at 7:30pm, then you are welcome to stay for the social dancing which goes on till 9:30. If you’ve not blues danced before then it’s free to take part and then thereafter it’s £7.50 per class (£5 for students/concessions)

Thu 5th: Live this Thursday evening we’ve got an exclusive gig from a mysteriously forgotten artist – it’s Deacon Jones and the Sinners! Many of you will remember ‘Deacon Jones and the Sinners’, who brought you the best in good time rhythm and blues. You might wonder what happened to The Deacon. Almost as abruptly as he exploded into life he seemingly disappeared around a decade ago. Well, keep it under your hat but he’s back – using an assumed name in order to dodge a flurry of arrest warrants, paternity suits, and a particularly diligent firm of bailiffs. Get your kicks with ‘Creakin’ Bones and the Sunday Dinners. Come on in and enjoy this gig completely for free and we’ll have the ol’ Jar on the Bar out for cash donations. Doors open at 6pm with the live performance from 8pm

Thu 5th: (Venue) Tonight at Prohibition Cabaret Bar! Our upstairs venue is playing host to the monthly networking event Together I’m Possible. Each month the team at Together arrange for two guest speakers to come along and share their stories, past experiences and unique outlooks on life allowing audience members to see things from a new perspective and learn something – be it a new positive attitude, an answer to something specific they’ve been looking for or simply how to be a better human. Tickets are sold on a “pay as you feel” donation basis, suggested donation £5, and can be found following their Facebook page, linked above. The doors to the bar open at 6pm and upstairs is open from 6.30pm. The first speaker is on from 7pm

Fri 6th: Come on down this Friday evening for some hot Latin salsa music as Pete Tanton and The Cuban Heels take to the stage. Consisting of local jazz music legends Pete Tanton, Paul Grainger, Alan Law and Mark Robertson, The Cuban Heels will treat audiences to some Latin vibes and maybe a bit of dancing. This gig will be completely free for you all to enter and enjoy and we’ll have the ol’ Jar on the Bar out for cash donations. Doors on the night open at 6pm with the live music kicking off at 8pm

Fri 6th: (Venue) We’re delighted to host the latest production from local drag superstar Phoebe LaReine, as she presents Enchanté – a MX Drag GB fundraiser. Join Phoebe and a whole host of talent for an evening of music, dancing, comedy and all round fun. With headlining performances from Bonnie Love and Connor Alan as well as guest turns from some regular favourites. Tickets for the show cost just £10+bf and can be purchased here, with proceeds going to The Charlie and Carter Foundation and Pride Action North. Doors on the night open at 7:30pm with the show from 8pm

Sat 7th: Live this Saturday evening on the Sapphire Stage, a soulful fusion of acoustic jazz standards with The Shayo Experiement. With Liam Oliver on guitar and Shayo on vocals, this duo blends traditional jazz with a contemporary twist to produce a sound that feels both familiar and fresh. This gig will be completely free to enter and enjoy and if you like what you hear you can pass some cash into the Jar on the Bar. Doors on the night open at 6pm with the live performance kicking off at 8pm

Sun 8th: Live this Sunday evening we’ve got a throwback to the old glory days of the Jazz Café as we welcome to our stage a foursome of jazz musicians who have been performing here since the Crombie years; The John Rowland Quartet. With John Rowland on tenor sax, Paul Grainger on double bass, Alan Law on keys and an as yet unnamed drummer on drums, this night’s gig is guaranteed to be top shelf. Entry for the show is free and we’ll have the ol’ Jar on the Bar out for cash donations. Doors on the night open at 6pm with the live music from 7pm

Wed 11th: It’s our Weekly Pub Quiz! Join our quizmaster, Danny ‘Eyeballs’ for four rounds of brain exercise. Come top of the pile and win actual cash money! Fall just short and come in second to win a boozy treat, or failing all that, come rock bottom to earn delicious biscuits for the whole team. £1 entry per person, teams of up to 6 people, quiz starts at 8:30pm

Wed 11th: It’s our weekly blues dance class, hosted by the fantastic Hoodoo Blues. Come alone or with a partner and learn from expert tutor Melissa Davy all about the art of blues dancing. Like the music itself, blues dancing is all about expression and takin’ it easy. All experience levels welcome and the class is drop in, drop out, so don’t ever worry if you’ve not been to one before, you will be well looked after. The 45 minute class will begin at 7:30pm, then you are welcome to stay for the social dancing which goes on till 9:30. If you’ve not blues danced before then it’s free to take part and then thereafter it’s £7.50 per class (£5 for students/concessions)

Thu 12th: Live this Thursday night we’re delighted to welcome back to our stage, Canadian folk duo Mills and Farrell. Having travelled over to the North East recently, the duo treated us to their debut performance here in Prohibition at the end of January and we’re thrilled to have them back. Janet Mills and David Farrell are already making a name for themselves in the local music scene with their with their blend of traditional and contemporary folk, delivering acoustic instrumentals and harmonies. This fantastic gig will be completely free to enjoy and we’ll have the ol’ Jar on the Bar out for cash donations. Doors on the night open at 6pm with the live music from 8pm

Fri 13th: We’ve got a great deal of Prohibition style fun and entertainment in store for you this Friday night as we excitedly play host to Jenni Winter’s Sing Along Pian-Oke! Cabaret pianist Jenni Winter returns to the piano to tinkle the ivories while you, the people, will take to the stage and sing. In this monthly event, you’re invited to take your pick from our selection of songs (and even suggest a few for the next edition) grab a glass of Dutch courage and have fun on the Sapphire Stage with the mic in hand.  Entry is free and we’ll have our Jar on the Bar out for tips for our fantastic pianist. Doors open at 6pm with the fun kicking off at 8pm

Sat 14th: We’ve got some live jazz standards, popular songs and showtunes from the Great American Songbook brought to us by locally based, Irish singer Eva Fox. Eva is teaming up with keys and organ aficionado Steve Chambers, so we know we’re in for a top quality performance. This gig will be completely free to enjoy and we’ll have the Jar on the Bar out for cash donations. Doors open at 6pm, live music from 7pm

Sun 15th: Presenting, this Sunday evening, all-women cabaret trio Under the Wellie. A group that promises chansons and smoky jazz numbers fronted by their passionate and gifted singer, Magda! Under the Wellie will provide the perfect backdrop to your Friday evening, creating an intimate atmosphere for audiences. This gig will be completely free to enter and enjoy and we’ll get our Jar on the Bar out for cash donations. Doors open at 6pm with the live music from 7pm

Wed 18th: It’s our Weekly Pub Quiz! Join our quizmaster, Danny ‘Eyeballs’ for four rounds of brain exercise. Come top of the pile and win actual cash money! Fall just short and come in second to win a boozy treat, or failing all that, come rock bottom to earn delicious biscuits for the whole team. £1 entry per person, teams of up to 6 people, quiz starts at 8:30pm

Thu 19th: Live this Thursday evening we’re delighted to host local five-piece band Shalala. Treating audiences to soul, funk, blues and jazz across the North East, this group treated us to a debut performance here at Prohibition back in April so we’re thrilled to have them back on our stage. Performing on sax, guitar, bass, keys and drums, Shalala perform some classic hits as well as a few lesser known gems. Entry for this gig is completely free and we’ll have the Jar on the Bar out for cash donations. Doors on the night open at 6pm with the live music from 8pm

Thu 19th: (Venue) Get your tickets and head on upstairs this Thursday as we’re once again thrilled to host Phantoms! An evening of spooky stories as told by a curated mix of local authors and storytellers. Come on down for an evening of mystery and intrigue as seasoned storytelling duo Gail-Nina Anderson and Sean O’Brien along with special guests deliver their latest works in the intimate and atmospheric setting of our upstairs venue. Full ticket and timing information coming soon.

Fri 20th: Roll up, roll up! It’s our monthly Burlesque extravaganza!! Produced and hosted by local striptease legend Trixie Blue, this June we’re thrilled to host Vaudeville Vault, The – a tantalising showcase of the talents of Trixie’s own troupe, The Sapphire Whiskers, as well as a curated mix of special guest performers. Get your tickets and prepare to be enticed by an evening of performances as hot as the summer itself. Tickets for this event cost just £3+bf and will be made available at 10:30am on the morning of May 17th, so get in there fast to reserve your space. Follow the House of Trixie Blue Facebook page for more information as well as ticket purchasing opportunities when they go on sale. Doors on the night open at 7pm with the show starting at 8pm. Please Note for the duration of the show our public bar will only be accessible to those with Burlesque tickets – we apologise for any inconvenience this may cause

Fri 20th: (Venue) This Friday we’re delighted to bring you our monthly blues dance class and social with Hoodoo Blues. This is an open to all experience levels blues dancing class with a highly accomplished teacher. As with blues dancing itself the class is all about taking it easy, enjoying and expressing yourself and friendly socialising. After the class has finished the evening will transition smoothly into a blues dancing social event to put into practice what you’ve learnt. Doors open at 7pm with the class running from 7:30 to 8:30 and then the night continues until 12 midnight. Entry is £10 on the door for the class and the social or £5 for just the social

Sat 21st: This Saturday night we’re thrilled to host an eccentric jazz, funk and soul collaboration between some of the region’s best jazz talents, tentatively named Papa G’s Troves. Featuring Papa G and some of the region’s best jazz musicians performing on saxophone, trumpet, double bass, keys, drums and of course some soulful vocals. Expect some authentic jazz classics with a gospelly twinge. This gig will be completely free to enjoy and we’ll have the Jar on the Bar out for cash donations. Doors on the night open at 6pm with the live music from 8pm

Sat 21st: (Venue) It’s the return of our good friends at Club 30-80! An over 30s DJ led disco night designed for those who love to go out and groove but haven’t the stomach for the youth oriented club scene of modern times. With a request system and veteran DJ, Roger Newbrook, in place, you really get to dance to the song’s you want to hear. This June’s edition is bound to be a hot one as the guys at Club 30-80 celebrate the summer, so keep an eye on things, either here or on their Facebook page linked above, as full ticket info is coming soon.

Sun 22nd: This Sunday night we’ve got some clean and classic Jazzy Blues in store for you all as we present local trio The Delta Prophets. The Prophets play some of the classics with a swing feel and a bit of their own penned material. With Paul Allan on rhythm guitar and vocals, Den Fisher on lead guitar and Antonio Moneva on harmonica. This gig will be free to enter and enjoy and we’ll get the ol’ Jar on the Bar out for cash donations. Doors open at 6pm with the live music starting at 7pm

Wed 25th: It’s our Weekly Pub Quiz! Join our quizmaster, Danny ‘Eyeballs’ for four rounds of brain exercise. Come top of the pile and win actual cash money! Fall just short and come in second to win a boozy treat, or failing all that, come rock bottom to earn delicious biscuits for the whole team. £1 entry per person, teams of up to 6 people, quiz starts at 8:30pm

Wed 25th: (Venue) It’s our weekly blues dance class, hosted by the fantastic Hoodoo Blues. Come alone or with a partner and learn from expert tutor Melissa Davy all about the art of blues dancing. Like the music itself, blues dancing is all about expression and takin’ it easy. All experience levels welcome and the class is drop in, drop out, so don’t ever worry if you’ve not been to one before, you will be well looked after. The 45 minute class will begin at 7:30pm, then you are welcome to stay for the social dancing which goes on till 9:30. If you’ve not blues danced before then it’s free to take part and then thereafter it’s £7.50 per class (£5 for students/concessions)

Thu 26th: This Thursday evening we’re delighted to host a fantastic event in our public bar with the fantastic team at Generator! This local arts initiative work to create, develop and maintain a sustainable music industry in the North East that ensures success for all. Here at Prohibition, Generator are putting on a monthly drop-in networking and support event for up-and-coming musicians starting out in the industry or looking for new inspiration and opportunities. It’s completely free to enter and will showcase guest speakers as well as opportunities to mingle and make connections. Doors open at 6pm with the event running through to 9pm. Please Note this event is open in the main ground floor bar and is only open as a drop-in session to musicians rather than the general public – we apologise for any inconvenience caused

Fri 27th: This Friday night we are delighted to be joined by classically trained singer Carmen Silk, a phenomenal local vocalist who will be treating us to an evening of Classics With Carmen. Delivering an intimate mix of jazz, swing, blues and showtunes, Carmen will take inspiration from artists such as Liza Minelli, Billie Holiday, Peggy Lee and much more. This show is completely free to enjoy and we’ll have the old Jar on the Bar out for your generous cash donations. Doors open at 6pm with the live performance from 8pm

Fri 27th: (Venue) Come on down and get yourselves up to our upstairs venue this Friday night as we welcome back local comedy troupe The Silly Billies. The comedy duo of Jack & Sam present their latest show here, Last Night at Prohibition Bar, a celebration of the work they’ve done here to bring their anarchic, surreal and joyfully unpredictable show to audiences. Expect guest comics, absurd happenings and Punch and Judy. Tickets for this show cost just £8 and can be purchased here. Doors on the night open at 7pm with the show starting at 8pm

Sat 28th: We have a wonderful, chilled out evening of live jazz in store for you this Saturday as we welcome back to our stage local jazz and blues legends Jude Murphy and Dan Stanley! Jude will speak to your soul with her phenomenal vocals and double bass work while Dan will dazzle you with his gorgeous guitar lines. A real treat for any fans of top musical talent. Entry will be free with a Jar on the Bar for any gratefully received donations. Doors on the night open at 6pm with the live music kicking off at 8pm

Sun 29th: Are ya’ ready for this! This Sunday come on down for the latest edition of The Jazz Jam Sandwich! Hosted by Rivkala, Mollie Nature and Liam Oliver, the jam sandwich will hit your ears and your souls on the last Sunday of every month here at Prohibition. It’s all about the freedom music brings us, whether you’re playing it or embracing it. Musicians are welcome, audience members are encouraged and all are loved so come along, grab a drink and take it in. There’s no charge for this baby and no reserved spots. Doors open at 6pm and the jam spreads from 7pm